2012 model front brake caliper removal

[Maitre]

I am trying to replace the front rotors but the calipers are connected with rigid metallic hoses to the brake line. These hoses are further attached to a metallic bracket. How do you remove the calipers in order to pull out the rotors?
Searched all over the net but couldn't find any videos on the 5th gen. models.

Thank you

 

[skylinekin]

I am trying to replace the front rotors but the calipers are connected with rigid metallic hoses to the brake line. These hoses are further attached to a metallic bracket. How do you remove the calipers in order to pull out the rotors?
Searched all over the net but couldn't find any videos on the 5th gen. models.

Thank you

Should just remove the two large bolts securing the caliper to the spindle on the backside and then swing the caliper out of the way and support it or tie it down to something.

This is pretty standard for all brake calipers...unless I'm missing something here.

 

[Jake2014]

FRONT BRAKES: Replacement w/pics - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

This may help. From an FJ, but similar enough.

 

[Maitre]

Should just remove the two large bolts securing the caliper to the spindle on the backside and then swing the caliper out of the way and support it or tie it down to something.

This is pretty standard for all brake calipers...unless I'm missing something here.

Sky, not for the 5th gen. It works only with a soft line, but the 5th gen has a hard line which must be dealt with without bending it during the attempted removal of the shoe.

 

[Maitre]

FRONT BRAKES: Replacement w/pics - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

This may help. From an FJ, but similar enough.

Thanks a lot Jake. That's exactly what I was looking for. That 12 mm bolt removal which loosens the upper bracket does the trick. Thanks again.

 

[Jake2014]

Thanks a lot Jake. That's exactly what I was looking for. That 12 mm bolt removal which loosens the upper bracket does the trick. Thanks again.

No problem, I'm glad I could help. I've learned a lot from this forum and the FJ one I linked - its nice to give back when I can.