I wish my teachers in school would have been like you- you are detailed, make it interesting (and entertaining!), and take pride in your work and you care about others. You are a Blessing🙂
I found on Amazon a set of brake pads for the front of my 2002 Tacoma. They were returned new but being sold as used and I got them for less then 9.00 dollars. I put them on my old brake rotors and they work great. I’m gonna run them this summer and then replace everything this fall.
Great detailed video once again.I recently filed back/scraped with a flat screwdriver the discs/rotors on either side of the edge/lip and on the circumference...it is now flush lol,plus i scraped out all the brake dust that piled up on the caliper,wire brushed it too properly.....there was a lot there! Glad i did it as it just flaked out as i do my own servicing but not like this in 12 yrs,so worth doing.
This hardware brake job was so good that you should have cycled the brake fluid also. That makes it a complete brake job. Use your brake fluid life indicator and see if the percentage of water was too high.
The anti-rattle spring is installed as the Toyota manual says. It was upside down in the begginning. I don't really know if it really matters, though, but in the manual we can see the curved part in the bottom.
One small issue... you placed the pad spring upside down when reinstalling it. It doesn't look as though it matters, but you are such a detailed oriented person, I thought you might like to know. Maybe you caught that later and fixed it.
Nice job, good to see guys who turn rotors. A little unusual to see more wear on the outer pad, on both sides. I wonder if that is common on the Tacoma, maybe the inner pad binds on those slide pins....
I used to put anti-seize on wheel studs too until 2 nuts loosed up while driving. Since then I only use WD-40 and haven't had any more problems and it still keeps studs from rusting.
You installed the spring clip in the opposite orientation as it was when removed. I believe I may have done the same but I wasn't smart enough to take photos.... I wonder if it makes any difference
When you measure the rotors with a caliper you were using the wrong type, you need the proper one for doing breaks and you must check the bottom the middle and the top of the same rotor, then you go with the smallest number
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Thanks very much for such a detailed and careful description of the procedure. From looking at several other videos of Tacoma brake jobs, it is apparent that there are other styles of these front disk brakes on first-generation Tacomas, and it appears that the procedures for the brake jobs are very different. I wonder how many different styles there are and if there is an easy way to determine which procedure to use. Also, you said that someone had advised the owner to have the brake job done right away. You didn't find a problem, so apparently this work was not necessary on this vehicle?
You reinstalled anti-rattle spring upside down. I would suggest loosening brake bleed valve on the caliper to prevent dirty brake fluid from being pushed back into brake lines.
Anti-rattle is indeed upside down. Not sure if it matters that much, but I did notice more wear on the side that I accidentally installed in the same incorrect manner when changing my pads again (after about 25,000 miles).
Noticed the spring clip was reinstalled upside down from how it came out. (The beauty of video!). Does it matter? Prob not. Will I replace it the way it came out - definitely!
A Question for anyone: 2004 Toyota Rav4, 135K miles, 2.4 l engine. Problem: large oil leak on front (alternator side) of the engine. Thought it was the crankshaft main seal - Eric O. and his two guys eventually found the that plastic bumps on the engine side of the harmonic balancer had worn through the timing cover creating a small hole. Has anyone heard of anything like this before? (SMA hadn't) How long/difficult is it to change a timing cover on a 2.4l? Seven hours or so? Thanks.
For the grease on the lug nuts, you should probably do less torque when tightening. The lube will create less resistance when tightening, which means more turns for the same torque amount. The end result is the bolt stretches further, and the force on the wheel is greater (think of it as a very rigid spring). The bolt itself is also more likely to break. Most of these things are designed with a factor of safety so you may be able to get away with it, but hard to say what is the equivalent torque after adding grease should be.
Another great video! 2 Questions - 1. Why did the customer bring them in if the pads and rotors were all in decent shape? 2. How do you know when to flush or replace the brake fluid?
Thank you for your great videos... I have a quick question. Do you recommend replacing the rear brakes? If so, how often. My truck is 2003 Tacoma. It shakes downhill only, plenty of pad and rotor at 22mm. Brake feel low but they are not. Anyway any help will be appropriated
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS YALL. THEY DONT GROW BACK. DAMAGE IS OFTEN CUMULATIVE OVER YOUR LIFETIME. THEN ONE DAY YOU NOTICE YOU'RE TOO TIRED TO WALK ALL THE TIME.
I wish my teachers in school would have been like you- you are detailed, make it interesting (and entertaining!), and take pride in your work and you care about others. You are a Blessing🙂
You're an awesome mechanic and fantastic teacher. Thank you for making this very hepful video!
I don’t think it really matters but you installed the spring upside down from the way it came to you.
the attention to detail, explanations, and helpful hints are awesome! really appreciate this guy! gonna order parts today
Love it when I see you working on PreRunner like mine.
I found on Amazon a set of brake pads for the front of my 2002 Tacoma.
They were returned new but being sold as used and I got them for less then 9.00 dollars. I put them on my old brake rotors and they work great. I’m gonna run them this summer and then replace everything this fall.
Thank you so much for the great videos. I love watching your channel.
Honest Mechanic
God Bless You and Godspeed!
Great Work, Thank U 😷
Akebono ceramic brake pads are toyota OEM. been using it 2 decades now. excellent pads.
Thanks for posting and sharing. Correction @ 16:40 caliper bolts torque for most Toyota trucks is 90 ft.lbs (123 N.m)
Excellent lighting, much appreciated. Thank you for posting!
Good tutorial, thank you!
Great detailed video once again.I recently filed back/scraped with a flat screwdriver the discs/rotors on either side of the edge/lip and on the circumference...it is now flush lol,plus i scraped out all the brake dust that piled up on the caliper,wire brushed it too properly.....there was a lot there! Glad i did it as it just flaked out as i do my own servicing but not like this in 12 yrs,so worth doing.
You always do great work. Thanks for sharing your superior knowledge 😊
I use anti seize on my lug nuts and I've never had a problem at all. Never had any issue removing a nut either. Threads are always good.
This hardware brake job was so good that you should have cycled the brake fluid also. That makes it a complete brake job. Use your brake fluid life indicator and see if the percentage of water was too high.
I always do my own brake job. You do beautiful work.
Excellent video!!!
I’ use akebono brake pads & shoes 👠 I’ve never had a problem there quiet low brake dust a wear well
The anti-rattle spring is installed as the Toyota manual says. It was upside down in the begginning. I don't really know if it really matters, though, but in the manual we can see the curved part in the bottom.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge my friend. It’s been a great tutorial. God bless you and your family and business.
One small issue... you placed the pad spring upside down when reinstalling it. It doesn't look as though it matters, but you are such a detailed oriented person, I thought you might
like to know. Maybe you caught that later and fixed it.
Very good video. Perfect amount of information.
Nice job, good to see guys who turn rotors. A little unusual to see more wear on the outer pad, on both sides. I wonder if that is common on the Tacoma, maybe the inner pad binds on those slide pins....
I have this type of caliper on a motorcycle and if 1 of the Pistons begins to get sticky all the force goes to the smoothest side
Thank you for posting this video. You are a true professional and take pride in your work. I have just subscribed.
Thanks Peter ,enjoyed the video,
Great detailed video!
Great video and job, very well explained.
This guy makes me want to buy a Toyota just so I can have him service it.
Always amazing! Thank you!
Brake caliper mounting bolts: 90 ft-lbs for the 95-04 Toyota Tacoma (Prerunner/4x4)
I used to put anti-seize on wheel studs too until 2 nuts loosed up while driving. Since then I only use WD-40 and haven't had any more problems and it still keeps studs from rusting.
I am a big believer in putting anti-seize on wheel lugs
I looked at all the comments and it appears nobody noticed or cared to comment that Peter installed the anti-rattle spring UP-SIDE-DOWN
I'm learning a lot from your channel. But I noticed the last plate you put back on upside down. Does that really matter?
I noticed that too and started to scroll down the comments to see if anybody else noticed. Not sure myself if it made any difference
You installed the spring clip in the opposite orientation as it was when removed. I believe I may have done the same but I wasn't smart enough to take photos.... I wonder if it makes any difference
When you measure the rotors with a caliper you were using the wrong type, you need the proper one for doing breaks and you must check the bottom the middle and the top of the same rotor, then you go with the smallest number
Great job again like always
my milwaukee light is the rover (2 AA batteries) and it has magnets on it I stuck it to the hood of my brothers car to help him change his battery works great just put it where you need it and small and bright
Thank you for the video 👌
HI you have great video , , i hope you can can have more video , i can see thank you sir
Thanks very much for such a detailed and careful description of the procedure. From looking at several other videos of Tacoma brake jobs, it is apparent that there are other styles of these front disk brakes on first-generation Tacomas, and it appears that the procedures for the brake jobs are very different. I wonder how many different styles there are and if there is an easy way to determine which procedure to use. Also, you said that someone had advised the owner to have the brake job done right away. You didn't find a problem, so apparently this work was not necessary on this vehicle?
watch it with the ceramic pads. They tend to eat at the rotors. I would suggest using plain carbon pads.
Good video as usual.
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You reinstalled anti-rattle spring upside down. I would suggest loosening brake bleed valve on the caliper to prevent dirty brake fluid from being pushed back into brake lines.
Anti-rattle is indeed upside down. Not sure if it matters that much, but I did notice more wear on the side that I accidentally installed in the same incorrect manner when changing my pads again (after about 25,000 miles).
I have a Toyota Tacoma 2010 manual and it won’t go forwards or backwards as of this morning but it turns on. Any help is appreciated
Looks to me like you reversed the pad spring when you put it back together.
good video just wondering does it matter which way you reinstall the clip you installed it different from when you removed it
I was just thinking the same thing, and don't you lube the pins?
@@michaelstarmer3497 yeah! This a quite different configuration that I am used to. Are there caliper guide pins? Great question
Noticed the spring clip was reinstalled upside down from how it came out. (The beauty of video!). Does it matter? Prob not. Will I replace it the way it came out - definitely!
Great video!
Thank you for the step by step
Could you please tell me the name brand of tge special tool you use for pressing tge brake calioers inwards?
A Question for anyone: 2004 Toyota Rav4, 135K miles, 2.4 l engine. Problem: large oil leak on front (alternator side) of the engine. Thought it was the crankshaft main seal - Eric O. and his two guys eventually found the that plastic bumps on the engine side of the harmonic balancer had worn through the timing cover creating a small hole.
Has anyone heard of anything like this before?
(SMA hadn't)
How long/difficult is it to change a timing cover on a 2.4l?
Seven hours or so?
Thanks.
sounds like leaking valve cover. second crankshaft main seal and camshaft main seal are leaking. final timing cover 2 hours and easy to replace
Another great video sir! Was wondering what your thoughts are on this new fuel pump recall on 2018/19 Toyota Lexus models.
they tried something new and it didn't workout. think they issued a recall.
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Great video as usual. Is it the same procedure for Lexus GX 460?? If. Not i hope you can show that sometime.
For the grease on the lug nuts, you should probably do less torque when tightening.
The lube will create less resistance when tightening, which means more turns for the same torque amount. The end result is the bolt stretches further, and the force on the wheel is greater (think of it as a very rigid spring). The bolt itself is also more likely to break.
Most of these things are designed with a factor of safety so you may be able to get away with it, but hard to say what is the equivalent torque after adding grease should be.
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Another great video! 2 Questions - 1. Why did the customer bring them in if the pads and rotors were all in decent shape? 2. How do you know when to flush or replace the brake fluid?
John Shipps Rule of thumb is every two years or so.
Good question - as stated the customer had another shop say “ASAP”. Prob that left inside pad was the reason. IDK.
Thank you for your great videos...
I have a quick question. Do you recommend replacing the rear brakes? If so, how often.
My truck is 2003 Tacoma. It shakes downhill only, plenty of pad and rotor at 22mm. Brake feel low but they are not. Anyway any help will be appropriated
Your brakes may be working right but your ball joints may be getting worn out causing the shaking.
Hi wanted to see if you have a shop? If so where?
What do you call the tool you used at 12:40?
Bolt sizes
Fantastic video...was wondering if it's the same process with 4x4?
Oh can you do a video on the rear brakes please
Yes... it’s same process with 4WD.
I thought the caliper slider pins get silicone grease too. Why not?
I would put a little on these as well. If not for anything else - make it easier to remove on the next change.
Mounting bolts torque 70 Nm? (just double checking). Thanks.
...and thanks for the tip about pumping the brakes after the job. I live in the mountains!!
Brake caliper mounting bolts: 90 ft-lbs for the 95-04 Toyota Tacoma (Prerunner/4x4)
what about the shims?
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PROTECT YOUR LUNGS YALL. THEY DONT GROW BACK. DAMAGE IS OFTEN CUMULATIVE OVER YOUR LIFETIME. THEN ONE DAY YOU NOTICE YOU'RE TOO TIRED TO WALK ALL THE TIME.
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