Replace front brake pads and rotors on RWD - 5 lug

This is my first post. I have a 2007 4 cylinder, RWD, regular cab, automatic with 110,000 miles (owned since new). Been trouble free. I would like to take on the task of replacing front brake pads and rotors. Plenty of resources on this task for 4WD 6 lug models, but it looks like the RWD 5 lug is quite different and appears to require repacking the wheel bearing. Can anyone point me to a good video/post describing the entire process of replacing pads and rotors on a RWD 5 lug setup?

 

NO. You do not have to do anything with the wheel bearings. Give me a few minutes and I'll post something.

I know this is not a Tacoma but your Tacoma 5 lug brakes will be identical to this floating caliper procedure here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-uMIErbo4Y

 

Pretty sure those 5-lug rotors just pop off the hub. Don't forget to grease the sliders with hi temp caliper grease

 

Thanks for the responses! This clarifies the process for me.

Any recommendation on grease brand to use? I assume I can use same grease on sliders, back of pads and clips?

Brake fluid is about 4 years old - should I replace as well? If so, any good video links on how to replace fluid?

This is my first time doing a brake job. Sorry for newbie questions. I'm sure I'll have more. On a side note, I also will be tackling front strut assy and rear shock replacement too.

 

If you're confident you can bleed the brake system correctly by all means do it. That stuff sucks up moisture over time.

Any parts store should have a little jar of Permatex or something for brake grease. Only put grease on the sliders, greasing the backs of the pads or anywhere else is just going to attract dirt and dust. You notice they don't grease any of that stuff at the factory and the factory brakes work just fine.

 

When you say sliders what does that mean? And im heading to auto zone now the brake pads i took off seem to be different from the ones i bought

 

Sorry, I'm about 2 years late on my quote but this Post is exactly what I'm looking for. By "sliders" b_r_o is referring to the upper and lower slide pins. They get dirty and dry over time. You need to carefully remove them, clean with brake cleaner, and apply 3M Silicone paste or High-Temp Brake grease and reinstall them.

 

b_r_o, this is the answer to a burning question I have. I'm getting ready to replace the brake pads and shoes on my 2007 Tacoma. I have an 8 oz. bottle of 3M Silicone Paste and I'm not sure the best use for it concerning brakes. According to the 3M website, it is ideal for the slide pins, but I'm not sure what else.

 

If 3m says it's suitable for brakes then it's probably fine. I usually use that stuff for rubber door seals and other low temp applications. But it's probably fine.

At work, on brakes, I use basically the same stuff but it'll say "high temp" on it

And use the @ symbol to tag someone.. @danarello

 

@b_r_o
On Rock Auto I found Permatex 20354 Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant. That one says, "High Temp." Would you recommend it?

 

Sure, anything that says hi temp or for brake use is fine

 

That’s what I use myself.