Listen up people, this guy is good. I’m a retired automotive instructor and it used to amaze me people that I’ve never done a brake job we just jump into it. It’s all the small details that are shown here that make the difference between a poor brake job and an excellent great job.
you have helped me save so much money as I work on my own Toyota Camry. I appreciate your detailed instructions greatly. Please don’t worry about the length of your videos. DIY guys like me need all the help we can get, especially in this economy.
I have been doing breaks all my life and I thought I was very careful and meticulous. It is so nice to see a professional mechanic showing your tricks of the trade I learned a few things thank you very much.
I do my own tire rotation and as I do them I always check things out such as the brakes. I own a 2011 Lexus HS250h and after 170,000 riding on the original pads I saw that the front brakes needed to be changed out. This video series was the only thing I followed and was able to successfully do the brake job myself. Thanks for putting these videos together.
Thank you very much!!! I changed all my brakes myself very properly, exactly like your instructions. Everything is working great!!! I saved at least $1000 on labour. I bought original parts in Toyota dealership and completed job myself!!! Thank you again!!!
Re-watched these brake videos...best on RUclips...it's been a year since I did the fronts on the 2012 Sienna and, now, the rears are making noises so replacing both tomorrow....LOVE my Quick Jacks when working on cars, saves time and my bad back. (Three herniated disks from my military career) The Lord bless you and keep you too, brother! (And may His face shine upon you and give you shalom!)
Best videos for us DIYers! For years, all I dared do was oil and filter changes but you and a few others taught me I can do more! I just finished front pad/rotor change in my sons 2008 Corolla and your tip with the bolt to remove the rusty rotor worked great! On the test drive, no squealing at all!!
Thank you for this! Even though I am a mechanical engineer, I don't have a lot of practical experience with cars like this and it gives me much more confidence to try it myself. I am sure the first time will be slow going and I'll be nervous but once I do it, it'll be far smoother sailing the next time and I'll have the satisfaction of doing it myself, gaining a skill, and saving some money too.
RE rear brake cylinder retraction: If I don’t have a dedicated retraction tool, I use a big C-clamp, and I ALWAYS use a piece of wood across the piston so I push it in uniformly.
At 3:54 I notice that the wear indicators are in the "trailing" position. I mention this because I have done brake jobs where the "worn" pads did not have indicators on them. The new package of pads came with new indicators and I didn't know wether they went on the leading edge of the pad or the trailing edge. Now I know! Thanks so much!
Thanks for your pad and rotor videos. I followed your advice, which included getting the original rotors resurfaced, rather than replace them with aftermarket, on our RAV 4, and am very pleased with the results. With 48K on the car it was its first pad change for the front brakes. You make life a little better in this difficult time.
Thank you for the video. Great info. Very clear and understandable. I just purchased a 2014 Venza 2grfe, Love it so far. First Toyota. I myself used to work at a Volkswagen dealer for a few decades, fun cars to drive and safe ,but, not reliable like Toyotas. May God bless you and your family.
Thanks to you AMD, I did my first front brake pads and rotors replacement at my 50s. Luckily I bought new rotors for replacement because the old rotor seized. 8x1.25 from hardware store broke and stuck in the rotors threaded hole (luckily not the heat shield screw or the caliper screw) I didn't care the old rotor and hammer away but it wouldn't move. Then I tried penetrating lubricant on the center, and all lug nuts holes, and waited for a few minutes. Hammered all 5 corners edges very hard and it finally came out. I almost gave up. Thanks again. Brakes work well and no sound. I will tackle the rear rotors and pads later. Thanks again AMD, for empowering us to DIY. God bless you, and your family.
This was by far the most detailed set of videos I have seen for pad and rotor maintenance. I have to admit I have missed some of the smaller details in the past and I can now confidently say I will be capable of a higher quality DIY job going forward. Thanks for spending the time to clearly explain everything.
I got my new original pads yesterday. I saw how much material they have compare to mine. Never had a pad change and my car has 107,000. I think I’m playing with fire. Can’t wait to do this job. Thank you for the video.
Man I been watching your RUclips channel for a while and you been saving me money on my 2005 Avalon Toyota to do it my self , you are one the best mechanic I ever seen to do it right 👍 thanks.
Great knowledge. I would suggest more close up of smaller parts and tight areas where grease goes so I could clearly see the parts and how you moved them around. Thanks for Sharing your knowledge
Liked your idea of fitting brake pads into the holder .Hard to remove pads usually have rust under the s tainless clips .To fix this I clean the holder and lightly coat it with grease then put on the hardware.
Thanks for creating and posting this series on brake replacement. I'm in the middle of the process myself. I just finished the rear brakes and am now starting on the front. This is part of a larger project to prepare my car for another ten years of operation (I hope!), so I'm replacing shocks/struts, all of the brakes and the ignition. I greatly appreciate your delivery and clear instructions, really gives me confidence when I'm starting a DIY project!
Thank You Soo Much for this information. I just changed the brakes on my 2012 Toyota Rav4. The job went very easy with your help. I also saw what the last mechanic didn't do. My brakes work Great. Thanks Again 👍✌
Great informative video, for those who want to know what are torque specs of the bolts (RAV4) Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks Front Caliper 14mm: 25 ft-lbs Front Caliper Bracket 17mm: 79 ft-lbs Rear Caliper 14mm: 20 ft-lbs Rear Caliper Bracket 17mm : 65 ft-lbs Wheel Lug Nuts: 76 ft-lbs
Just finished rear brakes in my daughters 2012 Toyota Sienna van. I don’t think they’ve ever been done and those big 17mm screws needed some hammering to break free (no room for an impact gun) Your tips were great!! I, also like putting the pads on out on a table!! One guide pin was squeaky after doing the job so I just removed it…the other side will tell us when they are low pads)
Very good , (some details good to know, others, eh not so ) other than that i like to hear closer details, its important to catch the little things when putting on brakes.. I learned from it, and that's the key.. Thank you Car care Nut. !!
I enjoyed this 3-part brake series. About 5-months ago, I had my local Toyota dealer do a 4 wheel brake job on my 2013 Sienna Van, which I bought used in the fall of 2018 with 60K miles. Shortly after, when braking lightly the rear brakes began to have a squeal like before, which I best described as sounding like a beer truck stopping. This Monday I had the Van back in the Dealership for the Air-Bag recall. I had them look at the brakes. I was told, that earlier THEY reused the existing aftermarket shims. Now THEY have to order the Genuine Toyota anti-squeal shims for all 4 wheels. And now there will be an additional $213 in parts & labor, to install them. Disappointment, why don't they stock these shims so they could have done the job right the first time. Main disappointment this brake job has now escalated to cost over $ 700.
I'm sorry about your experience with the dealership. I think they messed up and should cover it. The only point of going to the dealership and paying a high labor rate is to get top notch quality work. This dealership failed to deliver. You always want to put original shims when using original brakes for best results. If using aftermarket pads either use the shims that comes with or switch to original.
May the load bless you and yours, my friend. Thank you for your time and effort in these detailed videos. Time is of no essence when you want the job done correctly.
I use a C-Clamp to push pistons back in. One reason is that it will push in the center of the cupped portion. If there is no C-Clamp available I would lay something across the piston. This will allow the applied force to be centered plus the channel locks may nick the seal or (possibly) leave a burr on the cup.
Sooo appreciated! Interesting story...when I was doing my 4Runner front brakes a while back I noticed the aftermarket kit came with cotter pins to retain the pad guide pins...in lieu of the brake pad springs. I reused the brake pad springs because I had never seen the cotter pin approach before...however the spring popped off at some point and the brake guide pin started creeping out and almost coming out between the wheel spoke. I saw it one day and it freaked me out...so I installed the cotter pins and has been okay since. I'm sure the springs were weak aftermarket and that was the reason they failed. Its also possible whoever had done the last brake job really messed it up and I was following the wrong lead too. :-)
Thank you sir, for lots of good tips. I have always changed my own brakes. I HATE drum brakes. But - when changing the pads on my disc brakes I always found that the inner and the outer pads wore at different rates. Then I put my thinking cap on and decided that the problem was in the piston. So now, every time I change the pads I overhaul the calipers. That just means blowing the pistons out and putting on new seals and dust seals. You can also see if the inside of the caliper needs work due to rust (brake fluid is hygroscopic) or other damage. I then bleed the brakes with PLENTY of brake fluid and guess what? My pads now wear at roughly the same rate. So I don't have to do them just because one of the pads is worn out. Also, just rub the new pads on a sheet of fine wet and dry paper before installing them. And measure your disc to ensure that it is not at minimum thickness.
Wow! This is almost exactly how I've been doing my brakes! I am in the Chicago area and my best tools are the wire brush and file to get all the rust scale off the brackets.. Except instead of grease on the back of the pad, I have been using the rubber type anti squeal stuff. seems to work good also.
fellow chicagoan here fighting the good fight against rust as well. a few years ago I got a wire brush attachment for my drill and it quickly rose to be one of my go-to tools.
Great video. Veteran brake repair here but I learned good stuff.Torque spec 76ft lb for lugs,always bring my own TW when going for inspection. They always over torque SMH
Everyone over-torques everything these day -- that's what happens when people who don't know how to properly use power tools decide that the "best thing to do is just crank away at it" -- never mind the poor person who has to come along later and try to get the bolts and nuts off.
Thanks for these three brake videos! As a DIYer, I think doing my own brake jobs saves the most money of all maintenance tasks...those brake shops are a bunch of snakes. My biggest problem when first doing brake jobs was bleeding the fluid but I found using a Mityvac Automotive test and bleed kit works great. I'm doing the front pads/rotors in my daughters 2012 Sienna this morning....I'm excited! (If it goes good, I'm hoping to have time to also change out her front differential fluid...I already got the engine oil/transmission/ and rear diff done.)
I always believe you will do a good a job as someone else is not better because you own it, assuming you know what you are doing, (if you have an excellent mechanic you can trust like Amd your lucky).
Regarding torque, I look at it the same way I do a new recipe: The first time I use a recipe in the kitchen, I follow the instructions verbatim. In future, I may make some small adjustments to change consistency, crust, flavor, you name it. Likewise, I try to use the correct torque whenever I'm tightening a piece of equipment, because I know it will work properly afterward as designed. If I change the toque a little, it will likely continue to function satisfactorily, but I've introduced the possibility of a failure due to improperly tightened equipment. Thanks again!
Great series, can't wait for part 3 now... reminds me of when I was constantly fixing and maintaining and troubleshooting the almost always problematic rear discs on my horrible 2009 Sonata... Upside was that I became almost an expert at that kind of work. Kudos to Toyota for having really good quality original brakes on their cars. My 2015 Corolla, although only at 30,000 miles still seems to have brand new front pads. I hear lots of people seeming to almost never have to change the front OEM Toyota brakes compared to so many other cheap manufacturers :-)
Thank you Stephane! Hope you’re doing well! I remember helping a neighbor with a sonata. I have a very strong opinion on Kia/Hyundai! Let’s just say the best thing about them is their 10 year warranty lol
@@TheCarCareNut unless you live in Canada where their warranty never exceeded 5 years... and trust me, they do not stand behind their product so that warranty was almost useless.
Love the video on car maintenance series... you did a great service for the rest of us out here. Thank you! And yeah, that would be me overtightening the lug nuts :(.
I find it’s best to open the bleeder nipple when compressing the piston. It flushes old fluid and won’t damage seals and such. It also helps to bleed the system because you know the nipple is free.
Great tutorial!! However it may be a good idea to also mention that new installed brakes will also need to be broken in properly, just as outlined in the owners manual for new vehicles.
At 4:00 my only tip here is also to clean the inside of the caliper. I had an issue once where the pins for the pads like he’s installing would be pushed down by the brake dust in the caliper onto the rotor. The brake pad spreading clips would contact the rotor once the brakes got warm and I’d hear a scraping sound. It took me a while to finally figure it out. I’d have to drive and get it warm before I could diagnose anything.
I always find your videos super useful. Just a suggestion for part 2, can you move the camera little closer, it is very hard to see the assembly, especially the squealers.
Thanks to you I was able to do a quality brake job on my own. One thing though I found strange on my 2020 Corolla is that there wasn't any of those wire like spacers that push the pads out (the part you mention that some installers throw out). This is the first replacement done on my vehicle.
@@TheCarCareNut and by the way..... I found it easier for me to use a clamp (light pressure of course) to hold the pads in place while installing the clips and taking it off once the caliper is in place😊
I am preparing to do the front pads and rotors on my 2008 Tundra, this is a great video, though I'd still like to see one on the Tundra. I haven't looked for one yet so here's to hoping you have one!
One of the best brake tutorials on RUclips by far. One question - is it necessary to bleed the brakes while pushing the piston back into the caliper? I have seen mixed feedback on this question online and did not see it specifically addressed in this series. Thanks
wow....great friggin series.........I will have to check and see if you talk about 2016 Lexus es350 as well......I have a question about a whining sound on my Lexus........ outstanding youtube vids!!!!
Great videos. Can't hardly wait until u do hybrid/prius brakes AND how to bleed regenative brakes ( if there's any difference. I'd like to paint my calipers & want to do correctly.. I'm maticulous withy brakes, as u can tell.😁
Before you start work on your Prius, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY CABLE. If you don't, you could end up with one hell of a problem if your key fob should activate your brakes.
Hi, just wondering if there are any specifications to tighten up bolts after replacing rotors. I love your videos very informative very helpful thank you.
Can you do a parking brake adjustment for Gx460. I know most trucks toyota trucks are similar a lot videos out there but would like to see your take on it. Thank you
Love your video, everything you said are correct even the mechanics in the dealership in Canada are 110% agree. I also shared your video to all my friend who is thinking about buying a used Toyota. My question, based on your experience: when we press the brake piston to retract all the way back, would the hydraulic pressure will push the other piston out on other sides by accident ( if we leave other caliper hanging without anything to be squeezed to) ?? I did something like this on rear drum brakes on a corolla many years ago and the drum brake piston pushed the shoes out and leak..
Thank you for watching my video. That should not be the case with the calipers because they have individual hydraulic lines not a single line for the rear
Torq specs and factory parts list from A to Z would be good. I rather spend that extra little for quality. Also your grease recommendations for caliber sliding pins, pad prepping and caliber to pad. Your opinions carry weight with me. Thank you
Thank you! Any torque specs you need that you can't find email me and I'll do my best to get them to you. Regarding grease really either use the expensive toyota stuff or any grease from the parts store that's specifically designed for brakes will work.
Something I've noticed is that not all Toyota dealerships charge the same prices for the OEM parts. It's not a bad idea to call ahead and check 2 or 3 nearby dealerships for your OEM parts, not just to check to see if they have what you need in stock, but also in many cases with a little effort OEM parts and fluids can be had at similar prices as the "premium" aftermarket parts.
ordered front rotors from Sparks Toyota in myrtle beach.... Free shipping with order over $75..... bought many parts and fluids from them in the past... great service!
I bought the Dust shield and the rubber plug New and OEM for my loved 98 Camry also OEM brake pads and quality aftermarket brake rotors for the Front aftermarket Dust shields i will make it like a New car I also have a OEM Toyota brake caliper repair Kit:).
What nitrile gloves do you use? Do they hold up well? I really appreciate your videos. I just bought my first Toyota and love it. I'm going to watch all of your videos to see how the master does it. Thank you for great videos!
I have a 2007 Camry Hybrid with 103,000 miles. The rear brake pads were replaced ~50k miles but the fronts are still original and looking good, wear wise. Should I pull the slide pins and re-lubricate them? I don't think they've been touched since factory. They're not giving me any trouble at this time and I do keep the brake fluid clean and fresh every few years.
I would do that. Also while at it clean the pads and inspect them. Old factory pads tend to separate and break when kept on the car for a very long time. Inspect them and see how they look.
So the 2012 Sienna brakes had the non-caliper side seized on the pad!! Ever see that?? But she’s done and working great. I cleaned and reused the hardware, it was still good.
Thank you so much for doing these brake replacement videos! What about bedding in the pads? Is that a good thing to do? Is that necessary? Does it depend on the pad? I can find a procedure for some pad companies but not others. Just did my first brake job! Thank you for all you do!
Call it OCD but I bought a micrometer from Harbor Freight and use that to measure the distance between the parking brakes pads and ensure they fit within the drum per specs. Over kill? Hell yeah, but no problems ever 😂.
Additional tip - if you work on power steering systems, have a separate turkey baster for brake fluid versus power steering fluid (PSF)... you DON'T want to get these fluids mixed and get (even a little bit of) PSF in your brake reservoir!
Thank you again for a great video my brother. watched all the videos related to the brakes and I can’t thank you enough. I need to do my brakes soon in the 2017 Highlander. Quick question, do I have to do any oil bleeding or flush on the brake system after replacing the brake pads and rotors ? I have 58K miles. Thank you again for all you do. May our Lord bless you and your family!
Hi! You don’t have to do anything after brakes replacement. However periodically testing the brake fluid for moisture content is encouraged and only when it’s high replace it
I know it may not be popular since the tech is going out the door mostly but wondering if you might consider a tutorial or video on rear drum brake shoe replacement and adjustment. Specifically on 2000-2006 Tundra. Thank you in advance.
Listen up people, this guy is good. I’m a retired automotive instructor and it used to amaze me people that I’ve never done a brake job we just jump into it. It’s all the small details that are shown here that make the difference between a poor brake job and an excellent great job.
Thank you Doug!
Agreed - I'm about to do a brake job on my Wife's Rav4 - thr details are much appreciated!
Listen up people. Doug turner vouched for this guy
Hi there, great job. consider include torque specs for those people that go further...
Agreed - his videos are very thorough and helpful.
You are a statue educator. Thanks for taking the time and explain it to us non-mechanics who want to DIY but lack the know how. Again; THANK YOU..!
you have helped me save so much money as I work on my own Toyota Camry. I appreciate your detailed instructions greatly. Please don’t worry about the length of your videos. DIY guys like me need all the help we can get, especially in this economy.
I have been doing breaks all my life and I thought I was very careful and meticulous. It is so nice to see a professional mechanic showing your tricks of the trade I learned a few things thank you very much.
Brakes (sp) petty I know..Ha!
I do my own tire rotation and as I do them I always check things out such as the brakes. I own a 2011 Lexus HS250h and after 170,000 riding on the original pads I saw that the front brakes needed to be changed out. This video series was the only thing I followed and was able to successfully do the brake job myself. Thanks for putting these videos together.
Thank you very much!!!
I changed all my brakes myself very properly, exactly like your instructions. Everything is working great!!! I saved at least $1000 on labour. I bought original parts in Toyota dealership and completed job myself!!!
Thank you again!!!
Re-watched these brake videos...best on RUclips...it's been a year since I did the fronts on the 2012 Sienna and, now, the rears are making noises so replacing both tomorrow....LOVE my Quick Jacks when working on cars, saves time and my bad back. (Three herniated disks from my military career) The Lord bless you and keep you too, brother! (And may His face shine upon you and give you shalom!)
Best videos for us DIYers! For years, all I dared do was oil and filter changes but you and a few others taught me I can do more! I just finished front pad/rotor change in my sons 2008 Corolla and your tip with the bolt to remove the rusty rotor worked great! On the test drive, no squealing at all!!
I so much appreciate your professionalism. You’re a true honest human being. I just wish you were on the west coast. Very well done. Thank you
Thank you for this! Even though I am a mechanical engineer, I don't have a lot of practical experience with cars like this and it gives me much more confidence to try it myself. I am sure the first time will be slow going and I'll be nervous but once I do it, it'll be far smoother sailing the next time and I'll have the satisfaction of doing it myself, gaining a skill, and saving some money too.
RE rear brake cylinder retraction: If I don’t have a dedicated retraction tool, I use a big C-clamp, and I ALWAYS use a piece of wood across the piston so I push it in uniformly.
That works great as well! The block of wood is a good idea as well.
Instead of using a piece of wood, it is easier to just use the old brake pad against the C clamp.
At 3:54 I notice that the wear indicators are in the "trailing" position. I mention this because I have done brake jobs where the "worn" pads did not have indicators on them. The new package of pads came with new indicators and I didn't know wether they went on the leading edge of the pad or the trailing edge. Now I know! Thanks so much!
Best mechanic on RUclips. Great content, your videos make me feel confident I can do it on my own
Thanks for your pad and rotor videos. I followed your advice, which included getting the original rotors resurfaced, rather than replace them with aftermarket, on our RAV 4, and am very pleased with the results. With 48K on the car it was its first pad change for the front brakes. You make life a little better in this difficult time.
Where did you get them resurfaced?
@@lejoshmont2093 At an independent mechanic shop.
Best explanation there could ever be. Soon i hope to see the new toyota rear brake replacement with electric parking brake. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you for the video. Great info. Very clear and understandable. I just purchased a 2014 Venza 2grfe, Love it so far. First Toyota. I myself used to work at a Volkswagen dealer for a few decades, fun cars to drive and safe ,but, not reliable like Toyotas. May God bless you and your family.
Im new to the automotive industry only been doing it for 3 years now thanks to this man ive learned alot
Thanks to you AMD, I did my first front brake pads and rotors replacement at my 50s. Luckily I bought new rotors for replacement because the old rotor seized. 8x1.25 from hardware store broke and stuck in the rotors threaded hole (luckily not the heat shield screw or the caliper screw) I didn't care the old rotor and hammer away but it wouldn't move. Then I tried penetrating lubricant on the center, and all lug nuts holes, and waited for a few minutes. Hammered all 5 corners edges very hard and it finally came out. I almost gave up. Thanks again. Brakes work well and no sound. I will tackle the rear rotors and pads later. Thanks again AMD, for empowering us to DIY. God bless you, and your family.
All those information in details by a professional are very helpful. Your house garage looks like Toyota Service Center with red strip in the middle.
This was by far the most detailed set of videos I have seen for pad and rotor maintenance. I have to admit I have missed some of the smaller details in the past and I can now confidently say I will be capable of a higher quality DIY job going forward. Thanks for spending the time to clearly explain everything.
I got my new original pads yesterday. I saw how much material they have compare to mine. Never had a pad change and my car has 107,000. I think I’m playing with fire. Can’t wait to do this job. Thank you for the video.
Man I been watching your RUclips channel for a while and you been saving me money on my 2005 Avalon Toyota to do it my self , you are one the best mechanic I ever seen to do it right 👍 thanks.
Very educational series ! Looking forward to the tutorial on rear brakes with electric parking brake - 2017 Toyota CHR owner
Great knowledge. I would suggest more close up of smaller parts and tight areas where grease goes so I could clearly see the parts and how you moved them around. Thanks for Sharing your knowledge
Thanks for all the detail info you provide to all viewers.
Liked your idea of fitting brake pads into the holder .Hard to remove pads usually have rust under the s
tainless clips .To fix this I clean the holder and lightly coat it with grease then put on the hardware.
Thanks for creating and posting this series on brake replacement. I'm in the middle of the process myself. I just finished the rear brakes and am now starting on the front. This is part of a larger project to prepare my car for another ten years of operation (I hope!), so I'm replacing shocks/struts, all of the brakes and the ignition. I greatly appreciate your delivery and clear instructions, really gives me confidence when I'm starting a DIY project!
This video helped me change the brakes on my wife 2020 Toyota Camry
I ve done many brake job on my car but lesson learn after these 3 series are grease correct way and torque wheel to specs. Thank you sir.
Great info. Just did a brake job on my son's es350 and this video stopped me from making a couple mistakes. Thanks so much !
Thank You Soo Much for this information. I just changed the brakes on my 2012 Toyota Rav4. The job went very easy with your help. I also saw what the last mechanic didn't do. My brakes work Great. Thanks Again 👍✌
Great informative video, for those who want to know what are torque specs of the bolts (RAV4) Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks
Front Caliper 14mm: 25 ft-lbs
Front Caliper Bracket 17mm: 79 ft-lbs
Rear Caliper 14mm: 20 ft-lbs
Rear Caliper Bracket 17mm : 65 ft-lbs
Wheel Lug Nuts: 76 ft-lbs
Hi! It looks right
@@TheCarCareNut Where can I get the right torque spec for my Yaris 2017 (NSP131) ?
Just finished rear brakes in my daughters 2012 Toyota Sienna van. I don’t think they’ve ever been done and those big 17mm screws needed some hammering to break free (no room for an impact gun) Your tips were great!! I, also like putting the pads on out on a table!! One guide pin was squeaky after doing the job so I just removed it…the other side will tell us when they are low pads)
Very good , (some details good to know, others, eh not so ) other than that i like to hear closer details, its important to catch the little things when putting on brakes.. I learned from it, and that's the key.. Thank you Car care Nut. !!
You are quite simply fantastic. I know most of this stuff, but having your videos for a reference is indispensable.
I enjoyed this 3-part brake series. About 5-months ago, I had my local Toyota dealer do a 4 wheel brake job on my 2013 Sienna Van, which I bought used in the fall of 2018 with 60K miles. Shortly after, when braking lightly the rear brakes began to have a squeal like before, which I best described as sounding like a beer truck stopping. This Monday I had the Van back in the Dealership for the Air-Bag recall. I had them look at the brakes. I was told, that earlier THEY reused the existing aftermarket shims. Now THEY have to order the Genuine Toyota anti-squeal shims for all 4 wheels. And now there will be an additional $213 in parts & labor, to install them. Disappointment, why don't they stock these shims so they could have done the job right the first time. Main disappointment this brake job has now escalated to cost over $ 700.
I'm sorry about your experience with the dealership. I think they messed up and should cover it. The only point of going to the dealership and paying a high labor rate is to get top notch quality work. This dealership failed to deliver. You always want to put original shims when using original brakes for best results. If using aftermarket pads either use the shims that comes with or switch to original.
Typical, They should have installed them for free! It’s not your problem that they didn’t stock them
May the load bless you and yours, my friend. Thank you for your time and effort in these detailed videos. Time is of no essence when you want the job done correctly.
some of the best tutorials on the internet. Keep up the videos. Thanks from Hawaii!
Thanks for all your teaching.Hello from Turkiye / Ankara
I use a C-Clamp to push pistons back in. One reason is that it will push in the center of the cupped portion. If there is no C-Clamp available I would lay something across the piston. This will allow the applied force to be centered plus the channel locks may nick the seal or (possibly) leave a burr on the cup.
Sooo appreciated! Interesting story...when I was doing my 4Runner front brakes a while back I noticed the aftermarket kit came with cotter pins to retain the pad guide pins...in lieu of the brake pad springs. I reused the brake pad springs because I had never seen the cotter pin approach before...however the spring popped off at some point and the brake guide pin started creeping out and almost coming out between the wheel spoke. I saw it one day and it freaked me out...so I installed the cotter pins and has been okay since. I'm sure the springs were weak aftermarket and that was the reason they failed. Its also possible whoever had done the last brake job really messed it up and I was following the wrong lead too. :-)
Thank you sir, for lots of good tips. I have always changed my own brakes. I HATE drum brakes. But - when changing the pads on my disc brakes I always found that the inner and the outer pads wore at different rates. Then I put my thinking cap on and decided that the problem was in the piston. So now, every time I change the pads I overhaul the calipers. That just means blowing the pistons out and putting on new seals and dust seals. You can also see if the inside of the caliper needs work due to rust (brake fluid is hygroscopic) or other damage. I then bleed the brakes with PLENTY of brake fluid and guess what? My pads now wear at roughly the same rate. So I don't have to do them just because one of the pads is worn out. Also, just rub the new pads on a sheet of fine wet and dry paper before installing them. And measure your disc to ensure that it is not at minimum thickness.
You are the best, absolutely honest education
AMD my friend, you are the consummate Toyota ambassador. Thank you!
Wow! This is almost exactly how I've been doing my brakes! I am in the Chicago area and my best tools are the wire brush and file to get all the rust scale off the brackets.. Except instead of grease on the back of the pad, I have been using the rubber type anti squeal stuff. seems to work good also.
fellow chicagoan here fighting the good fight against rust as well. a few years ago I got a wire brush attachment for my drill and it quickly rose to be one of my go-to tools.
Thank you car care nut. You've always been a great help.
Great video. Veteran brake repair here but I learned good stuff.Torque spec 76ft lb for lugs,always bring my own TW when going for inspection. They always over torque SMH
Everyone over-torques everything these day -- that's what happens when people who don't know how to properly use power tools decide that the "best thing to do is just crank away at it" -- never mind the poor person who has to come along later and try to get the bolts and nuts off.
Thanks for these three brake videos! As a DIYer, I think doing my own brake jobs saves the most money of all maintenance tasks...those brake shops are a bunch of snakes. My biggest problem when first doing brake jobs was bleeding the fluid but I found using a Mityvac Automotive test and bleed kit works great. I'm doing the front pads/rotors in my daughters 2012 Sienna this morning....I'm excited! (If it goes good, I'm hoping to have time to also change out her front differential fluid...I already got the engine oil/transmission/ and rear diff done.)
I always believe you will do a good a job as someone else is not better because you own it, assuming you know what you are doing, (if you have an excellent mechanic you can trust like Amd your lucky).
Regarding torque, I look at it the same way I do a new recipe: The first time I use a recipe in the kitchen, I follow the instructions verbatim. In future, I may make some small adjustments to change consistency, crust, flavor, you name it. Likewise, I try to use the correct torque whenever I'm tightening a piece of equipment, because I know it will work properly afterward as designed. If I change the toque a little, it will likely continue to function satisfactorily, but I've introduced the possibility of a failure due to improperly tightened equipment. Thanks again!
Great series, can't wait for part 3 now... reminds me of when I was constantly fixing and maintaining and troubleshooting the almost always problematic rear discs on my horrible 2009 Sonata... Upside was that I became almost an expert at that kind of work. Kudos to Toyota for having really good quality original brakes on their cars. My 2015 Corolla, although only at 30,000 miles still seems to have brand new front pads. I hear lots of people seeming to almost never have to change the front OEM Toyota brakes compared to so many other cheap manufacturers :-)
Thank you Stephane! Hope you’re doing well! I remember helping a neighbor with a sonata. I have a very strong opinion on Kia/Hyundai! Let’s just say the best thing about them is their 10 year warranty lol
@@TheCarCareNut unless you live in Canada where their warranty never exceeded 5 years... and trust me, they do not stand behind their product so that warranty was almost useless.
Oh wow I didn’t know that was not the case in Canada! I hope at least their prices are low!!
Yea I thought it was typical to get 80-100k out of pads until I installed some aftermarket pads on the beater didn't last but maybe 30k.
Great start to finish series. Thank you! Have a great weekend.
Thank you Mathew!
Great explanation Car care nut! you are doing awesome job! Thanks for your contribution in creating a knowledgeable followers of your channel.
You and Scotty gid bless you both!
Thank you I've been doing breaks for years but I learned a ton of new information from you.
Love the video on car maintenance series... you did a great service for the rest of us out here. Thank you! And yeah, that would be me overtightening the lug nuts :(.
I find it’s best to open the bleeder nipple when compressing the piston. It flushes old fluid and won’t damage seals and such. It also helps to bleed the system because you know the nipple is free.
I am so THANKFUL for the Car Care Nut 👍
Great tutorial!! However it may be a good idea to also mention that new installed brakes will also
need to be broken in properly, just as outlined in the owners manual for new vehicles.
Great tutorial thank you 👍
Good Afternoon the Car Care Nut take care, have a great day 👍
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
At 4:00 my only tip here is also to clean the inside of the caliper. I had an issue once where the pins for the pads like he’s installing would be pushed down by the brake dust in the caliper onto the rotor. The brake pad spreading clips would contact the rotor once the brakes got warm and I’d hear a scraping sound. It took me a while to finally figure it out. I’d have to drive and get it warm before I could diagnose anything.
Lot's of good information here. Thanks for doing these videos.
I always find your videos super useful. Just a suggestion for part 2, can you move the camera little closer, it is very hard to see the assembly, especially the squealers.
Thanks to you I was able to do a quality brake job on my own. One thing though I found strange on my 2020 Corolla is that there wasn't any of those wire like spacers that push the pads out (the part you mention that some installers throw out). This is the first replacement done on my vehicle.
Hi! Some models don’t have them like your corolla.
@@TheCarCareNut I still installed 😁.... Life is good 😊
@@TheCarCareNut and by the way..... I found it easier for me to use a clamp (light pressure of course) to hold the pads in place while installing the clips and taking it off once the caliper is in place😊
Thanks great tutorial!
I’m just disappointed you did not do the rear drum brake. I’m looking forward to see how you do the brake shoe adjustments.
As a shade tree mechanic, this is awesome information Care Care Nut. Thank you for no-nonsense information.
I am preparing to do the front pads and rotors on my 2008 Tundra, this is a great video, though I'd still like to see one on the Tundra. I haven't looked for one yet so here's to hoping you have one!
As always your videos are THE best for Toyotas. Love to see more 4Runner videos if you have time. God bless!!
Great video. I'll be doing my 2014 Avalon XLE this weekend. Both front a d rear. Very good information. Thanks
Parking brake adjuster is down wards (turn adjuster north to south) to retract.
I appreciate all the information that You kindly You share
Excellent video! Would appreciate it if you can do a video on full install of rear brakes for 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited. Keep Up The Great Work!
this is the best tutorial!
One of the best brake tutorials on RUclips by far. One question - is it necessary to bleed the brakes while pushing the piston back into the caliper? I have seen mixed feedback on this question online and did not see it specifically addressed in this series. Thanks
wow....great friggin series.........I will have to check and see if you talk about 2016 Lexus es350 as well......I have a question about a whining sound on my Lexus........ outstanding youtube vids!!!!
Like your video. Hope u include torque specs on all your bolts
Great videos. Can't hardly wait until u do hybrid/prius brakes AND how to bleed regenative brakes ( if there's any difference. I'd like to paint my calipers & want to do correctly.. I'm maticulous withy brakes, as u can tell.😁
Thanks! Coming up in a few weeks.
Before you start work on your Prius, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY CABLE. If you don't, you could end up with one hell of a problem if your key fob should activate your brakes.
Hi, just wondering if there are any specifications to tighten up bolts after replacing rotors. I love your videos very informative very helpful thank you.
Can you do a parking brake adjustment for Gx460. I know most trucks toyota trucks are similar a lot videos out there but would like to see your take on it. Thank you
Love your video, everything you said are correct even the mechanics in the dealership in Canada are 110% agree. I also shared your video to all my friend who is thinking about buying a used Toyota. My question, based on your experience: when we press the brake piston to retract all the way back, would the hydraulic pressure will push the other piston out on other sides by accident ( if we leave other caliper hanging without anything to be squeezed to) ?? I did something like this on rear drum brakes on a corolla many years ago and the drum brake piston pushed the shoes out and leak..
Thank you for watching my video. That should not be the case with the calipers because they have individual hydraulic lines not a single line for the rear
Did anybody else notice how fast master AMD can spin a lug nut? :)))))
Torq specs and factory parts list from A to Z would be good. I rather spend that extra little for quality. Also your grease recommendations for caliber sliding pins, pad prepping and caliber to pad. Your opinions carry weight with me. Thank you
Thank you! Any torque specs you need that you can't find email me and I'll do my best to get them to you. Regarding grease really either use the expensive toyota stuff or any grease from the parts store that's specifically designed for brakes will work.
may the lord bless you and your family too. Great video
Hi love your channel. Could we see rear brake with Electric parking brake and how you push the piston in. Thanks
Great tutorial AMD! Love it always watch your RUclips here in UK. God bless
thank you, I can start doing my own brake now
Something I've noticed is that not all Toyota dealerships charge the same prices for the OEM parts. It's not a bad idea to call ahead and check 2 or 3 nearby dealerships for your OEM parts, not just to check to see if they have what you need in stock, but also in many cases with a little effort OEM parts and fluids can be had at similar prices as the "premium" aftermarket parts.
ordered front rotors from Sparks Toyota in myrtle beach.... Free shipping with order over $75..... bought many parts and fluids from them in the past... great service!
Excellent tutorial. Thanks mate.
I bought the Dust shield and the rubber plug New and OEM for my loved 98 Camry also OEM brake pads and quality aftermarket brake rotors for the Front aftermarket Dust shields i will make it like a New car I also have a OEM Toyota brake caliper repair Kit:).
What nitrile gloves do you use? Do they hold up well? I really appreciate your videos. I just bought my first Toyota and love it. I'm going to watch all of your videos to see how the master does it.
Thank you for great videos!
I have a 2007 Camry Hybrid with 103,000 miles. The rear brake pads were replaced ~50k miles but the fronts are still original and looking good, wear wise. Should I pull the slide pins and re-lubricate them? I don't think they've been touched since factory. They're not giving me any trouble at this time and I do keep the brake fluid clean and fresh every few years.
I would do that. Also while at it clean the pads and inspect them. Old factory pads tend to separate and break when kept on the car for a very long time. Inspect them and see how they look.
So the 2012 Sienna brakes had the non-caliper side seized on the pad!! Ever see that?? But she’s done and working great. I cleaned and reused the hardware, it was still good.
Anything can happen with rust my brother
@@TheCarCareNut In the Suzuki Sx4, the tire was rusted to the rotor...that was a pain removing!!!!!
Thank you! Excellent info and a huge help.
Thank you so much for doing these brake replacement videos! What about bedding in the pads? Is that a good thing to do? Is that necessary? Does it depend on the pad? I can find a procedure for some pad companies but not others. Just did my first brake job! Thank you for all you do!
Call it OCD but I bought a micrometer from Harbor Freight and use that to measure the distance between the parking brakes pads and ensure they fit within the drum per specs. Over kill? Hell yeah, but no problems ever 😂.
Ahmad Ghosheh that works! That’s a good idea actually!
Great video
Can you do a video on Drum brakes with wheel cylinder and shoes?
Additional tip - if you work on power steering systems, have a separate turkey baster for brake fluid versus power steering fluid (PSF)... you DON'T want to get these fluids mixed and get (even a little bit of) PSF in your brake reservoir!
Thank you again for a great video my brother. watched all the videos related to the brakes and I can’t thank you enough. I need to do my brakes soon in the 2017 Highlander.
Quick question, do I have to do any oil bleeding or flush on the brake system after replacing the brake pads and rotors ?
I have 58K miles.
Thank you again for all you do. May our Lord bless you and your family!
Hi! You don’t have to do anything after brakes replacement. However periodically testing the brake fluid for moisture content is encouraged and only when it’s high replace it
I know it may not be popular since the tech is going out the door mostly but wondering if you might consider a tutorial or video on rear drum brake shoe replacement and adjustment. Specifically on 2000-2006 Tundra. Thank you in advance.
Hello,
Could you create video how to replace break fluid in Hybrids.
Thank you
Thank you. VERY educative regards chary