In this video we show how to install a set of front brake pads and front rotors on a 2007-2012 Toyota Tundra. We will be installing Duralo Ceramic Series Brake Pads and Duralo Drilled and Slotted Rotors.
This brake pad replacement and rotor install also applies to the following vehicles:
2007 Toyota Tundra
2008 Toyota Tundra
2009 Toyota Tundra
2010 Toyota Tundra
2011 Toyota Tundra
2008 Toyota Sequoia
2009 Toyota Sequoia
2010 Toyota Sequoia
2011 Toyota Sequoia
2012 Toyota Sequoia
The tools needed for this job are a ratchet, a 17 millimeter socket, a flat-head screwdriver, a punch, pliers, and a hammer. Start by removing the wheel, if you don’t have an impact gun you can use a torque wrench or a breaker bar.
With your pliers, remove the retaining clip. These will release the two retaining pins which hold in the brake pads. You can take them out by hand, or you can use a pair of pliers. Sometimes you’ll need to use a little more force so you would use the hammer and punch, or just the back of your screwdriver.
Remove the last retaining clip with your pliers, and this will release the brake pads.
To remove the brake pads, stick your screwdriver between the brake pad and the rotor and this will compress the caliper piston. If you are not replacing the rotors you will want to use a C-clamp or brake caliper tool as to not damage the rotor. In this case we are replacing them so we aren’t worried about scratches.
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Thanks for this video.
pro tip.. don't lay your new rotor on a concrete surface, don't get greasy finger prints on your new pads, and lightly grease your pins.
Drilled rotors are JUNK in trucks. They crack between the holes. Really junk in anything, besides ceramic brakes. A smooth rotor is what you want if you don't wanna replace pads constantly. Can never go wrong with OEM yota parts, or some good shit from Smith. Don't cheap out on truck brakes. Cars, meh kinda, but not on trucks.
As someone who has been in maintenance/mechanics for the bulk of my life, please wear gloves. Your skin absorbs chemicals you are in contact with, eventually it could cause problems.
Not a bad vid, but I would recommend using a c clamp as well as a rubber or wooden mallet to loosen the rotor. You can also use a board against the metal to hit with the hammer.
All I have left to say is gawd, those of you who never had to work on brake shoes/drums have no Idea how easy this is now days.
Please people show using safety. Jack stands!!!
Video was good, WWYDdotORG pointed out the some of the things I noticed; however I hope everyone knows that these rotors are not able to be turned, (that I know of)….so they are one and done. OEM rotors can easily be "turned" at a machine shop or auto parts store for 15.00 bucks (roughly). Overall though this gave me enough info to make sure I didn't go into the job blind. Another video points out that an M8 x 125 bolts will push the rotor off.
Good video, I used it when I did my 2012 tundra, but I did some additional work – I cleaned my hub and put anti seize on it and the caliper pins, I also cleaning the caliper and put caliper grease on the ends of my brake pads, no issues or noise
I had a tough time getting the retaining pins out.
You guys might want to mention that there are bolt holes that accept M8 bolts to pop off frozen rotors. Otherwise great video thank you.
Do you have a video for the back brakes as well?
Today I change my tundra 2012 Brake and rotors Front and back after done I don't know why sound noisy
So…. changing brake rotors are just as easy like changing the brake pads?
I bought the same drilled and slit rotors and alot of shops arent able to change outside rotors.
no jack stand?
Tell us the torque for the bolts.
great video, it took me a few adjustments to do my 2008 tundra brakes and rotors. who ever is complaining about the video must be a professional mechanic, or just a hater.
First, I must truly say thanks for the video.
I'm not a mechanic so I was really hoping to learn something here.
However, loosening the caliper bolts or the lug nuts with a torque wrench?
Also, was the metal part of the brake line just bent out of the way?
Shouldn't the bolt and small bracket holding the brake line to where the rubber and metal lines connect have been removed?
I would think having a bent metal brake line would be a problem equal to or worse than worn pads.
Too bad the camera work was all over the place.
I was getting dizzy with all the damn camera movement.
Not easy to learn the finite details of what to do with clips and pins when you can't focus on them.
Go home camera dude…you're drunk.
Can you see any reason that I should change out the calipers on my 2008 Tundra? I don't have the TRD package, but I assume that the stock ones have the same well designed 4 piston fixed caliper design like the 2012 Tundra you show here right? I am about to start hauling a LOT, so I want to make sure I have the very best braking system money can buy. The stock calipers appear to be in ok shape, so if there is no "higher performance upgrade" available (and I'd just be putting identical calipers on the truck) I'm not sure if I should replace them or not.