DIY Front Brake Pad Change.

It's a shame I still don't know how to change my brakes

 

IF your doing just the pads it super easy. Just do one side at a time and you can reference the other complete side when you have to put the clips back. IF its anything else like turning rotors... Imo I would pay somebody.

 

How do you know if the discs needs to be resurfaced?? changing the pads looks kinda easy, but im wondering if taking out the discs is a lot harder

 

If the rotors are warped you would know it because when you brake you'll feel vibrations. It would be very noticeable.

 

Im pretty sure that what he means is that you want to grease the *shims. In other words, apply the antisqueel lubricant that comes in the pack to the shims (*the thin peice of metal between the pad and the caliper to reduce the amount of unnecessary squeel by absorbing vibrations caused by braking).

Lubricant applied between the brake pad and the rotor would defeat the purpose of brakes, which is to provide stopping power via friction produced between the brake pad and rotor.

 

I was taught that it is prudent to re-surface the rotors every time the pads are changed so that you start with two absolute true surfaces working together. This will minimize the risk of squeeks and evenly distribute braking pressure. A visual inspection isn't going to reveal whether or not the rotor needs re-surfacing. Furthermore, the shop that does the re-surfacing (if reputable) will give you get an exact measurement of your rotors.

 

Is this front caliper more difficult to get off or have problems with, seems like people say they screwed up by taking the caliper off. On all front pad changings I have ever done I have always unbolted the caliper, usually 2 bolts... then applies a c clamp to the piston? Any different for this tacoma?

 

Nope, just 2 bolts and use a c clamp.

 

thanks

 

What is the torque amount for the caliper bolts?

I did the brakes on my 4Runner and torqued them to 110 ft-lbs. It was a guess.

BTW..The brakes on the (2005) 4 runner, 2010 Tacoma and (a 1999) Land Cruiser appear to be identical.

 

Somebody needs to do a video of changing there pads for a 05-10 tacoma...I think chris 4x4 is a good candidate!

 

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It's the same as most other vehicles.

 

the proper way to do a brake job is to remove the caliper. now you can get away with not removing it on certain makes and models. when it comes time to place the new pads in, you use a caliper tool made for gently pressing the piston back with out causing damage. normally in between the pads getting swapped, you have your rotors cut on a lathe, but i won't burn yall on that. other than that it was a good write-up

 

One thing I have to add to the process is to grease the pins that hold the pads in place whenever you have the pads out. Trust me on this one, the pins WILL seize to the caliper. It is just a matter of time, especially iy you live in the snowy regions. Once the pins are stuck in the caliper, a 20 min. job turns in to a 2 hour P.I.T.A. If the pads get stuck on the pins due to corrosion, the pads basically become non-floating and will rub excessively on the rotors.

 

Sand them down before you grease them as well.

 

Flugelhornjazz Where do you buy ate blue brake fluid ? The auto parts store around here, north jersey, not even Harrington Speed carry it. On line the cost for shipping is as much or more then the liter can making it $25-$30 instead of $10-$15. I'm coming up on my 30k service but I'd like to pay less then $25 for brake fluid. Thanks

 

Do people change the Brake shoes in the rear the same time they change the brake pads?

 

You may change the front pads 2 to 4 times B 4 you need to change the shoes.

 

^Cool. Thanks man!