Advice for changing my own brakes

I just replaced rotors and pads on my truck this past weekend. Pretty simple job. Having never done it before I didn't know the OEM pads used shims. I asked the Toyota parts guys if I needed them when I bought my OEM pads and rotors and he said no that only some aftermarket ones used them. Of course I was a little surprised to find that my factory installed pads had two sets of them. I contemplated waiting until I ordered new ones or just clean up and reused the old ones. I decided to clean them up nice and reuse.

I used some anti-seize between the rotors and hub to help during the next change. I also used some Permatex 24125 to lubricate the metal contact points, pads, and shims.

$20 Permatex 24125 Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant, 8 oz., Pack of 1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018PSASU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Note: Make sure you put the pad that has the metal wear indicator on the inside closes to the truck. The Jesse Rizzo video is wrong. Many other videos I watched said the same thing and that is the way the factory pads were installed.

 

OEM pads from the dealer don't include shims, expecting you to re-use the old ones or buy them separately. The cost-effective thing is to buy Advics AD0976 pads aftermarket (Advics is the OEM supplier), which include new shims and a packet of lube.

 

Thank you to everyone for all the information, I was able to the the front bake. Thank you again, I hope all of you have a great blessed day.