A Toyota specialist shares how to change your brakes on your Toyota and Lexus like a pro.
Brake replacement is the second task to tackle for any diy mechanic after an oil change. In this video we’ll dive into the details of how to successfully complete a brake job to keep your car’s brakes working safely and without issues.
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0:00 Intro
0:41 The Basics
2:43 Identifying Parts
3:30 Brakes Removal
10:30 Preparation
26:18 Brakes Installation
30:16 Rear Brakes
43:25 The Most Important Part
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It's interesting to compare this video with the earlier iteration you recorded nearly five years ago, with the 07-11 body style. There's been an evolution into a far more confident, concise and public pedagogical voice. As others have noted, you did begin the 2020 video with this line: "Every brake job begins under the hood," as you discussed the dangers of an overflowing brake fluid reservoir, if that reservoir was inappropriately topped off.
Before I did brakes on a Lexus 450h I carefully read the dealers repair manual, where they explained that you want to store the key far away from the vehicle before removing calipers. That is in conflict with what most of us do normally, so I scratched my head. The manual explained that the hydraulic system may pressurize the brake system even before the key is inserted and engine is turned over. If the caliper is off, there is no brake pad holding the slave cylinder back so it can pop off and spill brake fluid everywhere. I followed the dealers repair manual exactly and had no problem.
Been doing brakes since about 1980. Still tuned in to watch.
I replaced all rotors and pads on my 2003 4Runner two years ago after buying the vehicle as new to me. I replaced the brake fluid in the system at the same time. I did not know about the ABS unit electric motor and accumulator. The brake pedal seemed spongy after that.
Then I learned I was supposed to bleed the ABS system so I ordered a cheap scanner that had that ability. It was so simple I did it three times in a row to be sure. Now the brake pedal is really firm! It was money well spent.
Question. 07 Tundra no speedometer, no lights, ABS light is on, no codes? what do you think it would be for the repair?
Just did this job on my Toyota. I had to clean and re-grease the slide pins, as they had stopped sliding easily. I also put a tiny bit of brake grease on the pad ears, which I didn’t see you do. My Toyota dealer recommended the less expensive Toyota brake pads. He said they were the same as the original brake pads. Couldn’t find new shims, so reused the old shims after cleaning them. OEM rotors. Brakes work perfectly!
You make this look easy, but seems like there are many details. Putting something back together "the way you found it" is no guarantee that it was done correctly the last time…. Would like to try doing this job though.
Is it worth cleaning and lubricating the pistons before winding them back?
I have a camry 2016 2.5L and I learned that the toyota pads and rotor are made by advic. I am about to buy the advic rotors and akebono pads. Great timing
When I was travelling in Pakistan I called myself Ahmed, my favourite Islamic name. Greetings from Australia.
I was literally about to do a brake job today, then saw this. What perfect timing!
Best video on how to change brakes period. Congrats!
Great video but made me realize that I am going to continue to pay a competent mechanic to do my brakes. Just too many little things to remember and do right. Too many things to go wrong on a safety system.
That wire brush looks like a dead caterpillar..
Fabulous explanation!
And if there were no such thing as disc brakes when you started working on your own car .. they all had that star wheel. LOL!!
Was working on a 2017 4runner a week ago and we spun that fly wheel so much both ways and the rotor would not budge one bit. Used screws to try to push it out, even hit parts of it with a hammer or rubber mallet (depending on what part we were striking) and the rotor never budged on either side. That fly wheel just spun and spun and spun and those rotors never came off.
What should a DIY mechanic do in this situation? How do you break it loose? Where do you pull on it? Where to strike it to try to break it loose?
Could you do an abridged version for Hondas/Acuras?
Thank you for education.
Great video AMD! In the rust belt I would suggest checking all your brake lines and hoses as well. I was on 294 northbound just after the 290 interchange in the construction zone a couple years ago and my brake line broke because of rust! Luckily, I was almost stopped and hit the SUV in front of me on his trailer hitch, which had a ball!! It bent my truck bumper but nothing else!! an Angel was watching me that day. The state police even said wow are you lucky because it was my front brakes. Really check those old cars in the rust belt.
Whoever buys this car will save thousands of dollars in discount thanks to this video
WOW. Never knew you had to turn the pin into the caliper & not just push it in (@18.20) You learn something every day. Have replaced front pads before but never removed the pin. Nice hints & tips there Ahmed.
I don't know if someone else has said this, but you are literally the Bob Ross of auto repair. Same gentle soothing style of explanation!