Rotor removal

hardtaco · 06-08-2008, 03:29 PM

Anyone know the procedure to remove a brake rotor on a 2004 PreRunner? I had a defective (Made in China) lug nut wipe out a wheel stud, so I need to get the rotor off to get the new wheel stud installed. I can't seem to locate anything in my Haynes repair manual about the removal of the rotor.

Thanks.

RedTaco02 · 06-09-2008, 02:07 AM

I have an 02, but I think it is the same as mine. There are a couple of pins and a 2 clip in the caliper, one on the top side of the caliper and one in the two pins on the backside, which remove the pads. maybe you don't need to remove the pads, but it will be easier to put back together. Then two bolts in the back of the caliper, which holds the caliper to the spindal. Once you get the Caliper off from the spindal, the rotor should come off. Use ZIP ties to hold the caliper up, as to not put too much tension on the lines. Get a manual from the auto store. They are cheap and explain how to do most things in decent detail. Maybe this helps.

hardtaco · 06-09-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedTaco02

I have an 02, but I think it is the same as mine. There are a couple of pins and a 2 clip in the caliper, one on the top side of the caliper and one in the two pins on the backside, which remove the pads. maybe you don't need to remove the pads, but it will be easier to put back together. Then two bolts in the back of the caliper, which holds the caliper to the spindal. Once you get the Caliper off from the spindal, the rotor should come off. Use ZIP ties to hold the caliper up, as to not put too much tension on the lines. Get a manual from the auto store. They are cheap and explain how to do most things in decent detail. Maybe this helps.

My Haynes repair manual does not discuss removal of the rotor at all. I can't believe it. I need to remove it to replace a wheel stud.

chris4x4 · 06-09-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtaco

My Haynes repair manual does not discuss removal of the rotor at all. I can't believe it. I need to remove it to replace a wheel stud.

You shouldnt need to take off the rotor. On the back side of the rotor, you should see on opening in the backing plate. You can push the stud out thru that opening, and install the new one. OR, just take the caliper off (2 bolts), slide the rotor off and replace the stud.

DionysiosA76 · 06-14-2010, 10:54 AM

I know this forum is like 2 years old... and the job (hopefully) is finished.

BUT-this is for others looking for the answer

Toyota uses these threaded holes on thier rotors and drums that accept bolts of the right size that you basically torque on enough to pop the rotor [or drum] off, installation is very simple. Just pound the damn thing on, and when you put your wheel back on and torque it correctly, it will seat perfectly.

rosst · 07-23-2011, 02:31 PM

I spent the after noon driving out really rusted tension pins... Drove to Napa for some new pins. Seems the new ones are the correct length, but smaller diameter. Is this by design? The oem pins were certainly frozen. Design change or wrong pins?

06-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#1
hardtaco [OP] Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2657 Location: Bradenton, FL Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 317 08 PreRunner SR5 Double-Cab 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L	Rotor removal Anyone know the procedure to remove a brake rotor on a 2004 PreRunner? I had a defective (Made in China) lug nut wipe out a wheel stud, so I need to get the rotor off to get the new wheel stud installed. I can't seem to locate anything in my Haynes repair manual about the removal of the rotor. Thanks.

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RedTaco02 Newer Taco User Joined: Mar 2008, #5146 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 34 02 Limited 4X4 2002 Manual 3.4 L 2.5'' camburg coil overs, deaver leafs, Throttle body spacer, S&B intake, Bent-Up front and rear bumpers, wench, Skid Row skid plates, superhides seat covers.	I have an 02, but I think it is the same as mine. There are a couple of pins and a 2 clip in the caliper, one on the top side of the caliper and one in the two pins on the backside, which remove the pads. maybe you don't need to remove the pads, but it will be easier to put back together. Then two bolts in the back of the caliper, which holds the caliper to the spindal. Once you get the Caliper off from the spindal, the rotor should come off. Use ZIP ties to hold the caliper up, as to not put too much tension on the lines. Get a manual from the auto store. They are cheap and explain how to do most things in decent detail. Maybe this helps.

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DionysiosA76 Captain Analyzer Name: Dionysios Joined: Oct 2009, #24191 Location: Barrington, IL Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 89 07 Taco Sport DC 6 spd-SOLD FOR CUMMINS 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0L V6 VVT-i (no diesel? wtf???) Totally custom straight pipe exhaust sourced from an 01 Cummins (fabbed up by yours truly), ScanGaugeII, Westin Bull Bars, air horns, Truxedo tunneau, Black decals, Black rotors, black calipers, Secondary Air filter removal, reengineered dirtbike hauler, auxillary back up lights, blacked out tail lights, socked by Sockmonkey, blacked out hi-stop, TRD stickers (+300hp :) Owens Running Boards, Greek flag shifter, Garmin Nuvi 755w GPS, Cobra 25ltd CB with a 4' fiberglass whip... and never paid anyone nuttin to do it.	I know this forum is like 2 years old... and the job (hopefully) is finished. BUT-this is for others looking for the answer Toyota uses these threaded holes on thier rotors and drums that accept bolts of the right size that you basically torque on enough to pop the rotor [or drum] off, installation is very simple. Just pound the damn thing on, and when you put your wheel back on and torque it correctly, it will seat perfectly.

07-23-2011, 02:31 PM	#6
rosst Junior Member Joined: Jul 2011, #60373 Gender: Male Posts: 6	I spent the after noon driving out really rusted tension pins... Drove to Napa for some new pins. Seems the new ones are the correct length, but smaller diameter. Is this by design? The oem pins were certainly frozen. Design change or wrong pins?