How to Remove Toyota Tundra Front Brake Calipers

The full-size Toyota pickup started off as the T100 but was eventually renamed the Toyota Tundra. There have been two major redesigns to the truck body over that time, and like any other vehicle, they will need parts fixed or replaced. In the case of the brakes, if you notice a sticky caliper or that your brakes favor one side over the other, chances are the caliper needs to be replaced. The first step is to remove the caliper from the truck.

Instructions

1

Lift up the front of the vehicle using the jack and secure it on jack stands. Make sure the vehicle is completely secure on the jack stands before you crawl underneath it. Remove the front wheels using the tire iron and place them to the side, out of the workspace.

2

Place the brake line clamp on the rubber brake line then cinch it down to clamp onto the line. This will stop excess brake fluid from leaking--although a little will still come out--and keep spillage to a minimum.

3

Disconnect the brake line from the back caliper using the line wrench. You don't want to use a traditional wrench for this job because the tolerances aren't as tight, and you could round off the corners on the fitting, requiring you to replace the entire line.

4

Unbolt the caliper from the spindle using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket and place it to the side. The caliper may stick a little on the rotor because of pressure still in the caliper but, if you need to, pull the caliper towards you, pushing in the caliper a little bit and then pull the caliper off of the brake rotor.