A Toyota master diagnostic technician explains how to replace your toyota brakes the right way like a professional would at a shop.
In this video series I will share all the tips and tricks for brakes that I have learned from over a decade of experience working with a Toyota dealership.
I’ll cover complete brake disassembly including Calipers, pads and Rotors.
I will also show you how you can tell aftermarket pads and rotors from original in this series.
In this part of the series I’ll share my experience on Pad Preparation. From cleaning to which type of grease to use for your brakes andor pads. I’ll also talk about the difference between original OEM and aftermarket pads. I’ll also show you the difference between original shims and aftermarket brake shims.
Toyota Grease Part No. 08887-80409
Link to my video on OEM brake pads and shims
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Details are everything. Kind of hard to understand all the points you made, but I realize doing all these things makes the difference between a sloppy job that won't last long and a proper job.
Thank you!!!
I always clean the glide pins, and use silicone base grease.
Hi , if you don’t put the wear indicator in, does the brake make a “ click “ sound when the car moves between back and forward ? Thanks.
What type of grease? Would alluminum paste or ceramic paste do? 🤔
@ 7:14 you show the pins and said you will show where they go. This was not covered in the video. Could you please explain? Thanks
Awesome set of videos! Thanks!
I tried doing brake replacement recently and one of the caliper slide pins is stuck. I can get it to rotate somewhat using a socket and ratchet but cannot slide it out like the others.
Any suggestions?
I replaced my sienna front pads, following your detailed instructions. used originals pads from dealer. Now my pedal feels mushy.spongy. It was hard as a rock before and sensitive (car stopped with little effort)
All the cars that i’ve ever replaced brakes on, end up like this. What am I doing wrong?
Hello Amd, What would be the grease you would recommend for caliper pins ? Is it Toyota red rubber grease? Thank you.
This is a great video for DIY'ERS and even experienced mechanics to view and benefit from. One additional suggestion would be if you believe you had a warped rotor causing pulsation when you braked. Put the new rotor on and check it to verify it is true with a gauge. If it's not true, then perhaps it is the wheel hub that is not true and it will continue to cause pulsation even with a new rotor. The hub may just need to be cleaned up or lightly filed smooth. You can probably use a loaner Disc and brake/ball joint gauge from the auto parts store. Otherwise they are about $45 online if you shop around. Worst case scenario would be having to replace wheel hub.
Great video! In looking on some documentation for my 2017 Rav4, it shows a #1 AND a #2 anti squeal shim. I take I need both. Do I put grease between the pad and #1 and between the two shims? Can the grease be any high temperature brake grease? Thanks for the excellent videos.
When you buy a kit online do you need two order of these or the one quantity is good enough for the two front rotors?
WHAT IS NEXT? THE JOB IS NOT FINISHED.
This Toyota video says not to put grease in the pad backing plate holes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIk6R2QTrVE&list=PLwrfGpfOB-r2HGa83c1KVUMAMBBev4vav&ab_channel=ToyotaCompleteMaintenanceCare
I found my answer! My 2007 Tacoma makes "pad shift" noise. When pressing the brake it makes clink sound. Do I need to replace the pads and the clips or the entire caliper? Thanks.
As meticulous as you normally are, I was shocked at the way you spread the shim grease in a non Toyota approved way. Depending on the pad design, Toyota has specific spots where a certain number of “dollops” are to be applied in specified areas and in specified diameters and thicknesses. Smearing it across the backing plate in the manner you show in is not Toyota approved, Ahmed-San.
Akebono pads!
Thank you very much for your efforts, you are one of best toyota technicians i've ever watched.
This video from Toyota says do not put shim grease in the backing plate holes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIk6R2QTrVE
Hi i noticed alot of vehicles have only one anti rattle spring (M) at the bottom only. Should i get at the top as well?. Also i noticed for the gx460 there is no fitting kit
Thanks
Really like your videos man! Question.. Was there a small clear packet of white lithium grease included in the shims kit bag? Mine had it but no directions to where to apply it. Im doing front brakes on a 2009 Camry if that matters. Maybe there is a Technical service bulletin that requires this white sticky grease?
good job. thank you for video
Over my years of working on cars, I learned only OEM parts for all repairs, unless you are working on an older car where original parts are no longer available.
You’re the man CCN!…. Thank you kindly! God bless you and your love ones….. L❤ve in Christ my brother!..🙏
Great video. thank you for the detailed steps. I read that you don't apply any grease to the fittings that the brake pads slide on, since they attract dust and gunk up. Is this actually done by the factory when they install? Will just cleaning them well be enough OR Do you recommend that be done for sure. thanks
You don’t has brake grease underneath the fitting kit?