DIY Front Brake Pad Change.

It was far better. Just suck out as much fluid in your resivoir as possible,put new stuff in and bleed each corner until the fluid is new

 

No! It's actually vry smart to open the bleeders when you spread the caliper. (I have a caliper spreader - excellent investment for both truck and bike) The brake fluid that receives the most 'abuse' is obviously in the caliper. Open the bleeder & suck out that old, nasty boiled brake fluid as you spread it. Don't force that 'stale' stuff back up into the lines.

I also have a MightyVac which comes in handy, as it keeps negative pressure anywhere it's attached.

Thanks for this how-to, OP. The pics are gone but your explanation is good enuff. I've done brakes on my MC's for decades, but never bothered on my truck. That was before my local shop quoted $300 for front brakes. I's like, "Ummm...
yeah no."

Got the Toy pads

$85 04465-04070 Toyota Genuine Front Disc Brake Pad Kit

04465-04070 shipping from a FL online dealer for $90, bought the rotors last summer when they were on sale, from a local PA dealer. Also cost about $90 for two. I don't mind doing the labor, I just need to borrow a jack and stand from one of my buddies. I'll have the old rotors turned and keep 'em, of course.

Maybe I'll even take the initiative and BLACK OUT my steelies while they're off, like I been talking about for a few years now, with some spray bedliner

 

Where do you have rotors turned these days ? I used to have them turned but rotors are thinner these days an they no longer turn them in NJ where I live. Thanks for any reply/information.

 

Colvin Motor Parts in Merrick, Long Island will turn rotors the same day if you bring them in before 12 noon. They will only do them if they remain within spec after turning them. FWIW, the minimum thickness is usually stamped on the circumference of every rotor.

 

A little out of the way for me but very interesting. I'll do a new search - haven't looked in years. I'm going to look for the spec too. Thanks for the information.