As an auto technician and one who has experience in Toyota manufacturing facilities, I thank you for your informative videos. Cars aren't like they used to be. But with proper procedure and direction. Anyone can do many services by themselves just like the old days. You channel is very good . Thank you for your hard work
@@TheCarCareNut yes, couldn't agree more. The braking system and AT fluid change is scary too many. But your videos make is understandable to most . I appreciate your attention to detail.
Nice Video. Thanks so much for the instruction. Here's the procedure as mentioned in the tutorial 1. Turn the key on (Not to start the engine) 2. Press to disengage the Parking Brake 3. Turn the key off 4. Turn the key on again (Not to start the engine) 5. Foot on the brake 6. Pull 3 times and push 3 times the Parking Brake 7. Press 1 more time and hold the Parking Brake 'til the sound of motors stop (Parking Brake is now flashing and on Dash the Park sign is also flashing) --------------------------------------------- At this point, you're ready to service the brakes --------------------------------------------- Once service is done~ 1. Turn the key on (Not to start the engine) 2. Pull the Parking Brake up and Hold (You will hear the motors whine) 3. Once motors stop, you can release the Parking Brake 4. Pull the Parking Brake up 1 more time and you're done.
Hello there. I did the procedure but at the end to out the electric brake system to how it was. Nothing happens when I lift the brake button to reset. Any tips??
I really can't thank you enough for this video. You've saved me quite a lot of hassle. I'm an amateur mechanic, but I've done brakes quite a few times. Doing my wife's 2019 RAV now and all of the other videos suggest connecting a battery to the motor. You explain it so well too. Oftentimes tutorial videos are missing crucial bits of minor detail. You have a gift my friend - keep up the good work. Thanks again 🙏
I watched those as well, and another one that said to take a T40 wrench and manually back the screw out. I am sure that will screw up the calibration. Thank goodness I came across this one.
Thank you again for the information! I will say something that is important. If you live in a place where the weather is cold, turn off automatic parking break. Sometimes it may froze and you dont wanna start your car and the rear wheels are locked with a frozen rear breaks. Same is with the auto folding mirrors. Use these functions on positive weather temperatures :)
thank you so much, i replaced rear brakes pads on 2018 Lexus RX350 today. procedure did work accept while holding down the parking button , park symbol on dash never flashed really appreciate for all your hard work thanks again
You definitely would be in alot of Toyota dealerships. Most of their mechanics are complete morons. Just did brakes on my Rav4 Prime at 90,000 miles. Up till then, Toyota dealership had serviced it, and at the last service, they recommended brakes all around because they noted fronts were almost metal to metal and rears had less than 2mm of pad left. I chose to do brakes myself because I am a former mechanic. When I did the fronts, the outer pad was almost metal to metal as they said, but the inner pad had 70% pad left, because the slide pins had frozen probably 40,000 miles ago, and Toyotas mechanics failed to notice this during multiple (8) services. Also, the rears had at least 50% pad left and didn't need replaced. I replaced them anyway because I went with carbon ceramic brakes and wanted the fronts to match rears as far as stopping power.
Dear AMD, if you happen to read this, I would appreciate your feedback. Recently I replaced the brake pads on my 2021 RAV4, but ended up bypassing this procedure altogether. Saw another video where the guy disconnected the electronic parking brake cylinder from power and removed it physically from the brake caliper. Seemed like a reasonable method; so I tried it and it worked rather smoothly. The main reason was that I didn’t want to rent/purchase a brake caliper compression tool (time constraints). Once the electronic brake unit is removed, you can twist the piston by an Allen wrench (from the same place where the electronic brake connects to it) and compress the cylinder from outside. Since the replacement everything seems to work like before. So I think this was a safe and reasonable method. On the other hand, since your video and many others recommend this method of placing the electronic parking brake in service mode, I want to be sure that it’s not the only safe method. Once again, your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏
From listening to a bunch of Utubes, if you have a key, keep brake pedal pushed when pushing the switch down the last time. If you have push button start, release the brake pedal when you get to the final "switch down" step.
Found this video because somebody posted a link to it in another video that was not correct. Excellent video explaining the correct way to do this task! Hope that anyone looking for this info finds this video and not some of the other incorrect videos.
Thanks for the video! Unfortunately it doesn't work on 2016 Lexus RX350. Maybe it works for later year models, but not for 2016. But there's a workaround that I discovered accidentally on the brink of desperation. It doesn't include disassembing the actuator, focing the motor with external 12VDC source and other risky business suggested in other videos on CZcams. Here's how you do it: Remove both rear wheels. Engage parking brake (pull the button up) Disconnect the parking brake wire from ONE of the calipers, e.g. driver's side. Now, release the parking brake by pushing the button. You'll hear long whining sound on the OTHER caliper, i.e. passenger side. Then dash will say "parking brake failure, go see dealer!". Apparently, when you disconnect one caliper, the computer senses its absence, thinks "OMG, malfunction!" and just in case fully retracts the other motor! Bingo! That's exactly what you need! Now you go and do the brake job on that side like you'd normally do. When you done passenger side, reconnect driver caliper, and engage parking brake. The computer will see that both motors are present and engage the parking brake as usual. Then you do it the other way around - disconnect the passenger caliper and push the button to release the parking brake. The computer will again think "OMG! Failure!" and retract the other (driver's) motor all the way. Do the driver's side brake job, reconnect the passenger's, done! Hope that helps!
Hello, I got 2016 RX350, not working neither. Thanks for the tip. Will try tomorrow. I tried the way above hours before seeing your comment. Thank you.
Thank you Alex, I find your steps are the easy way to tackle the electronic parking brake. I just changed brake pads and rotors on the 2017 Lexus RX350 following your instructions.
That's really funny because some dealers charge an extra 1/2 hour for cars with e-brakes... because they have to plug in the scan tool... Love your channel!
It works great on my 2020 Corolla LE. Maintenance Toyotas is affordable and pretty easy if you follow the right way. Thank you The Car Care Nut! For teaching us the right way. I just removed the 4 calipers and pads to check brakes. For my surprise I have 6mm on the original 4 pair of pads after 92k miles. Awesome quality! I just clean the breaks greased the contact parts and pins and I am ready to go! ❤Toyota❤
After many failed attempts an important lesson was learned. On the 2021 keyless car which have the same functionality. However. Note that on Keyless car 1 push of button is Not ON, it is Accessory mode. 1. Must be ON via the 2nd push of the button . Important on KEYLESS button Ignition 1. Do as stated. On release E brake with foot on Brake turn off 2. Turn On foot On brake now. Three pulls and Three pushes of button Now Now Now REALEASE. Foot off brake. Now hold button Down and Now hear motor rewinding. FOOT MUST be off Brake during the holding down of button. This is trick on keyless car. Now get 100 Percent success
This video is perfect. I have a 2020 Corolla and I am servicing my rear brakes today. Thank you for the heads up about how finicky the procedure might be, it took me a few attempts but it just worked!! So excited! Cheers to saving money and working on your own car!
@@getgr Right, that’s what I’ve heard.. I had a Kia 2011 that I’ve been doing with a bleeder and pressing the brake pedal.. I know those modern Toyota’s have to use scanner.. that’s why I think would be a great idea a tutorial.
I just did this rodeo on my Camry. Let me just say this do not do it this way if you’ve already got the pads out of the holder or you’ll possibly end up having fits. This tricky little fella isn’t as easy to operate as it sounds here although it looks so simple. What can happen without the pads in place is your wind it out to where that little insert captive nut comes off of the threaded stud inside the puck. When it does that there’s for a little guides that run laterally down the inside of the puck and that nut will fall off the end of it. When you do that it’s not going back without taking it off putting it in the vice because it tends to snag on a little bitty shoulder radius at the very Outer edge of those 4 guides . All the kings horses and all the kings men aren’t gonna push that Puppy back in Because it’ll snag on that very little radius and of course you can’t see any of this to know what it’s doing or holding it. So if you’re going to do this make sure the pads are in place or if you’re alone better yet take one of your 12 V battery tools and make up at to lead simple jump or disconnect The plug on the caliper and do it manually with the jumpers where you can see exactly which way the piston is moving. You’ll find the battery method shown on here someplace and it makes a lot more sense as you can see what you’re doing because this little guy isn’t always go in the direction it’s supposed to apparently. I couldn’t even get that nut to take the threads when I ground away on it either direction but ran it long enough bouncing on the end it suddenly seem to reverse on its own which was the only way I could get it back in. I still haven’t figured out yet but it wound right back in. If you do have to play with one of these Calipers and take it apart be very careful with that rubber boot. If you have to take that piston out it takes two people and a vise holding it to spread that boot Both ways at once to slide that stupid piston in place. It’s made all the harder by the fact that that boot seems to be glued or manufactured into the caliper itself it is very VERY THIN compared to what you’re typically dealing with. It will tear very easy so you can’t use a punch or awl to help you spread it hence the friend which makes it slide tight on. To make a jumper wires so you can operate this Saucier cordless tool battery it’s pretty easy and you’ll probably be needing it again and again as everybody uses these brake styles today. Just take 2 to 4 feet of old speaker wire or anything like it and 2 each male and female spade crimp on connectors. Females and one in males on the other. The females are way too big for the Camray connector but they slide right on nicely using them sideways on one side only. They stay in place very well and are easy to deal with. The spades just go in the two battery slots on my Milwaukee 12 v tool battery perfectly.
AMD thank you for sharing this!!! I have had to tap a 9v battery to the e-brake connectors in the past, I KNEW there HAS to be a better way to do this lol. God bless!
I have a 2018 Lexus RX 350 this procedure did not work for me I bought a scan tool for Toyota scion and Lexus and did not work for me I used a 9v battery worked like a charm no problems at all
What a pain. I'll never understand why all cars are moving over to this. I'm so happy my toyotas have the old tried and true foot pedal. Great info though as always!
@@stephenzies8867 .. true.. but sometimes things change for the better sometimes for the worst and this is one change i don't appreciate in an emergency it's really slow to react.. for every day use it's perfect for lazy drivers
Tried and true foot pedal park brake! You've got be kidding right? Nothing beats a handbrake. Worst design apart from E-Brake. Imagine driving down a steep decent losing brakes, then that song comes on the radio, "here i go again on my own, going down the only cliff face I've never known" My Kluger "Highlander" is one of the best vehicles i have ever owned, expect for crappy foot brake.
because technology. We've pretty much peaked in terms of mechanicals, manufacturers need "new" features to sell, just a gimmick for marketing and sales. "Automatic electronic" sells more than "peasant manual". Also automation, people are stupid and make errors, so taking out the human in the equation makes it "safer". Most electronic parking brakes automatically engage when parked, this not only saves transmission life, but saves the car from rolling. Now you understand.
@@gwot With manual park brake I can slow down at a controlled rate to prevent rear end spinning around, what happens with Toyota e-brake?, do they lock up?, My quick test at 20 mph in the snow is that they lock up the rears
Every Toyota/Lexus/Subaru sold should have your contact info in the Service Manual...j/k. Thanks for these awesome how-to's. Do these electronic parking brake modules have good longevity in snow country?
Hi brother! That would be busy season if they do that 😀 So far they’ve been ok honestly. They’re made out of plastic but what I anticipate could be an issue is when the pads start seizing in the holder then the motor pushes them and jams them even more then we might have some issues
this video is awesome .. thank for your kind information . Today i did rear brake pad rx350 but manual method like direct connect battery with epb connector...
Excellent video ! It’s just so annoying as a Toyota owner of many when ‘features’ like this are added. It’s a solution looking for a problem. Just give me the old brake - it works fine.
Ahmed thanks for the video. The procedure for brake service mode is very interesting but simple. I never know this is how it’s done. My Camry SE doesn’t have this (to my knowledge) but my Buddies RAV4 does. Will definitely share the video and the knowledge.
I like to disengage the auto park mode in the winter; in case it freezes up it hasent done it but I feel more comfortable. I enjoyed this content thanks for sharing it with us. Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
my first comment here. i really like your videos.. i own 5th gen rav 4, and my parents are getting one as well. I been doing all the maintenance on my car and my parents cars for last 15 years (I actually have my own video working on their 2013 Honda CR-V).. So now i need to learn about 5th gen Rav4. Just finished transfer case and rear diff fluid change for myself . Had to get special low profile hex socket and flex ratchet, but once i had required tools, it was easy as cake. Saved tons of money, considering Toyota wanted $75 per litter for gear oil. You definitely know your stuff.
thank you for the valuable suggestion, could you please guide the community 'How to change and re-adjust the Parking brake pad on Corolla 2016 or Sienna 2015'
On my 2020 Corolla hybrid you have to let off the brakes after the 3 pulls up and 3 pushes down, you then let off the pedal and press the button down the forth time and hold it. I tried with my foot on the brakes many times before I looked elsewhere and found info that at least on my car specifically you have to let off the brake pedal before the final push and hold. I hope this doesn’t confuse anyone or it isn’t model specific but it worked the first time and I tried the other way at least 4 times giving it 10-15 minutes between each try.
@@mlitzy well thanks for the input, even if it’s not many I hope it can help other people too. I’m still very interested to know if it was just a simple and easy to make mistake made in this video or if it is a model specific thing.
@@lumntoob999 could be. I did notice in one video after going back to it that the person moved their foot but didn't mention it and didn't have it in the written instructions.
Thanks for yet another very instructive and valuable video. You are the go-to source for Toyota / Lexus owners and we're very fortunate! I own a 2017 LX570 which has a push button starter, no key. I had new brakes installed by my mechanic's garage, but they weren't able to get the parking brake working properly after the brake service. I tried to follow your instructions from this video, but never got the exact sounds that you described. Yet, afterwards the parking brake works fine and somehow I goofed up and it worked! Can you please do a short video or reply to cover this subject for vehicles with push button starting? Many thanks.
Why Are the New Cars all Going to Electrical Park Brakes? How does one stop in an Emergency situation? With no Power? I think Transportation and safety board should be mandating Emergency brakes with a Cable should be standard in All cars. That Hand Brake will save lives. Esp for those of us living in the rust prone area.
Well it’s not an emergency brake. It never has been. It’s always been a parking brake whether it’s been a lever or pedal. It’s meant to use when in park when parking on a hill
Thats for dumb people who only know its called that its a parking brake if you used it in an emegency it would lock up causing you to slide losing control go ahead and argue im an actual auto technician
When I’ve done this on my wife’s and sisters car I have found myself asking, “the brake handle worked so well, why did the engineers make something so simple more complicated? 😡🤦🏻♂️
It saves time when putting the car together as it eliminates some parts and increases cabin space and it’s also a safety issue (people would not use the hand brake and the wires would rust and get stuck, or people were not applying it firmly).
@@pepeshopping: having been born and raised in the SW part of the US that was never an issue (rust and corrosion) However, having made a career of the military, I soon learned about corrosion when living in other states where it was normal. Space is the leading factor in installing these parking brake systems, it wasn’t for cost cutting measures. Price one of those modules and the computer controller device that controls them, no comparison to the handle parking brake...🤦🏻♂️😂. Oh well what can we do? Learn to live with it and accept it...
@@miriamvivo4279 and hardly ever fails, well built and designed cable last such a long time plus u feel it when it's getting bad before it completely seizes or naps..
@@pepeshopping no physical hand brake free up some space not much which manufacturers didn't really utilize anyways.. big buttons, a big touch pad, rotary knob while we have touch screen and steering mounted controls more clutter if u ask me
I’ve been watching tons of videos to prepare my first attempt at a diy REAR brake pad /rotor replacement w/ ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE for my 2015 Optima SXL. How come you’re the only one who knows about the service mode set up?? I’m so glad I found you. Otherwise, I was going to have to do it the hard way.
It would have been nice for step-by-step written instructions under SHOW MORE. We learned only the second time through to start with key ON, door open, etc. In any case, this is great-to-have information. Not said, but assumed, is that merely having the EPB OFF isn't sufficient to service the brakes. We'll guess that Brake Replacement Mode winds it in farther/all the way. Knowing that this mode is finicky will make us feel less stupid if at first we don't succeed. Thanks! I've been waiting for this one.
Thank you soooo much! Contrary to @Corkfish1, I don’t mind the e-brake. So much easier to replace rear pads and rotors without the dang “drum brake”-like setup
Super awesome video. Showed me exactly what I needed and I followed it all the way thru. Even at the end it showed me how to put car brake back in auto mode. 🙏🏾 blessings . Great video
4:27 you missed one step AMD, after the 3 ups and 3 downs, take your foot off the brake paddle then make the long push for 5+ seconds till you hear the EPB motor finish its trip.
Thank you for posting informative videos! I'm guessing the front pads are regular disk brakes. The brake pads and rotors can be replaced as you would normally. Again, Thank you very much! God bless and take care.
omg tks so much when i got the Rav 4 did not know it had electric brakes, , some guy on youtube says to hook up a small 9 volt transistor battery and a wire to the brake,.,.??? with some some one else told me one needs a computer to release the brake.
AMD, great video. I wish I had seen this video sooner. I have a 2017 Lexus RX350. I used the 12 volt battery method to retract the piston. FYI, it worked very well. Brakes work well and the parking brake works well. Now the info center is telling me to see the dealer for service. How do you recalibrate the parking brake and make the see the dealer for service Go away? Thank you!
@@TheCarCareNut Hi thank you for this video I also have 2017 lexus rx350 will this procedure work on my lexus since toyota manufacturers lexus car's and suv's thank you for replying in advance.
As a pro tech i can assure you that this stepper motor system is far more reliable that cheezy cables and levers that quickly go out of ajustments and often are weak at best.
@@IndigowarriorMKII Right, I've had lots of troubles over the years with cables. My 02 Dodge truck just mashed the the end of cable housing up, Never adjust again!
I have a question I have a 2020 Corolla I worked on the rear brakes has the electronic parking system. I’m having trouble engaging the park F or after disabling it for my rear brake job. Do I need to use a computer to tell the computer on the car to activate
Is this samething if you have a service auto park brake warning light and even car is running warming light will come on from time to time and sometimes you dont see the warning light?
As an auto technician and one who has experience in Toyota manufacturing facilities, I thank you for your informative videos.
Cars aren't like they used to be. But with proper procedure and direction. Anyone can do many services by themselves just like the old days.
You channel is very good . Thank you for your hard work
Thank you Dave! Cars change and evolve but they remain cars, people just have to keep updating their information to keep up just like mechanics do
@@TheCarCareNut yes, couldn't agree more. The braking system and AT fluid change is scary too many. But your videos make is understandable to most . I appreciate your attention to detail.
@@TheCarCareNut is the same procedure work for the 2020 Corolla?
Yes
Very good information. Do you have the procedure for Subaru?
Nice Video. Thanks so much for the instruction.
Here's the procedure as mentioned in the tutorial
1. Turn the key on (Not to start the engine)
2. Press to disengage the Parking Brake
3. Turn the key off
4. Turn the key on again (Not to start the engine)
5. Foot on the brake
6. Pull 3 times and push 3 times the Parking Brake
7. Press 1 more time and hold the Parking Brake 'til the sound of motors stop
(Parking Brake is now flashing and on Dash the Park sign is also flashing)
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At this point, you're ready to service the brakes
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Once service is done~
1. Turn the key on (Not to start the engine)
2. Pull the Parking Brake up and Hold
(You will hear the motors whine)
3. Once motors stop, you can release the Parking Brake
4. Pull the Parking Brake up 1 more time and you're done.
Hello there. I did the procedure but at the end to out the electric brake system to how it was. Nothing happens when I lift the brake button to reset. Any tips??
@@ricksanchez6704tip: go to Toyota to do rear brake $200 labor and forget about it, go often you do rear brake?5-7 years right
I really can't thank you enough for this video. You've saved me quite a lot of hassle. I'm an amateur mechanic, but I've done brakes quite a few times. Doing my wife's 2019 RAV now and all of the other videos suggest connecting a battery to the motor.
You explain it so well too. Oftentimes tutorial videos are missing crucial bits of minor detail. You have a gift my friend - keep up the good work.
Thanks again 🙏
I watched those as well, and another one that said to take a T40 wrench and manually back the screw out. I am sure that will screw up the calibration. Thank goodness I came across this one.
Might still be necessary if this does not work or fully retract it. I used the jumpers.
Thank you again for the information! I will say something that is important. If you live in a place where the weather is cold, turn off automatic parking break. Sometimes it may froze and you dont wanna start your car and the rear wheels are locked with a frozen rear breaks. Same is with the auto folding mirrors. Use these functions on positive weather temperatures :)
Yesss it’s AMD the best HONEST mechanic❤️🙏🏽
thank you so much, i replaced rear brakes pads on 2018 Lexus RX350
today. procedure did work accept while holding down the parking button , park symbol on dash never flashed
really appreciate for all your hard work
thanks again
After watching so many of this guys Videos I feel like I could walk into any Toyota dealer and be their top mechanic
You definitely would be in alot of Toyota dealerships. Most of their mechanics are complete morons. Just did brakes on my Rav4 Prime at 90,000 miles. Up till then, Toyota dealership had serviced it, and at the last service, they recommended brakes all around because they noted fronts were almost metal to metal and rears had less than 2mm of pad left. I chose to do brakes myself because I am a former mechanic. When I did the fronts, the outer pad was almost metal to metal as they said, but the inner pad had 70% pad left, because the slide pins had frozen probably 40,000 miles ago, and Toyotas mechanics failed to notice this during multiple (8) services. Also, the rears had at least 50% pad left and didn't need replaced. I replaced them anyway because I went with carbon ceramic brakes and wanted the fronts to match rears as far as stopping power.
Dear AMD, if you happen to read this, I would appreciate your feedback. Recently I replaced the brake pads on my 2021 RAV4, but ended up bypassing this procedure altogether. Saw another video where the guy disconnected the electronic parking brake cylinder from power and removed it physically from the brake caliper. Seemed like a reasonable method; so I tried it and it worked rather smoothly. The main reason was that I didn’t want to rent/purchase a brake caliper compression tool (time constraints). Once the electronic brake unit is removed, you can twist the piston by an Allen wrench (from the same place where the electronic brake connects to it) and compress the cylinder from outside. Since the replacement everything seems to work like before. So I think this was a safe and reasonable method. On the other hand, since your video and many others recommend this method of placing the electronic parking brake in service mode, I want to be sure that it’s not the only safe method. Once again, your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏
This guy is the Man!! Break job completed! Saved me hundreds . Ty
Must release foot brake when pushing the park switch down for the last time
🚨!!!!!PIN THIS COMMENT!!!!!🚨 If you don’t do this, it won’t release the actuators to compress the piston
From listening to a bunch of Utubes, if you have a key, keep brake pedal pushed when pushing the switch down the last time. If you have push button start, release the brake pedal when you get to the final "switch down" step.
This comment applies to turn key Rav4s as well. Thanks!
Actually it disengaged on my 2nd try and it engaged on the 1st try. Swell video!
Found this video because somebody posted a link to it in another video that was not correct. Excellent video explaining the correct way to do this task! Hope that anyone looking for this info finds this video and not some of the other incorrect videos.
Wow great video! I don't have a toyota or a car that has electronic parking brakes. But i love learning about auto mechanics.
Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic video. Lengthy, but all carefully explained relevant points and detailed tips without fluff. Well done.
Thanks for the video! Unfortunately it doesn't work on 2016 Lexus RX350. Maybe it works for later year models, but not for 2016.
But there's a workaround that I discovered accidentally on the brink of desperation. It doesn't include disassembing the actuator, focing the motor with external 12VDC source and other risky business suggested in other videos on CZcams.
Here's how you do it:
Remove both rear wheels.
Engage parking brake (pull the button up)
Disconnect the parking brake wire from ONE of the calipers, e.g. driver's side.
Now, release the parking brake by pushing the button.
You'll hear long whining sound on the OTHER caliper, i.e. passenger side. Then dash will say "parking brake failure, go see dealer!". Apparently, when you disconnect one caliper, the computer senses its absence, thinks "OMG, malfunction!" and just in case fully retracts the other motor! Bingo! That's exactly what you need!
Now you go and do the brake job on that side like you'd normally do. When you done passenger side, reconnect driver caliper, and engage parking brake. The computer will see that both motors are present and engage the parking brake as usual.
Then you do it the other way around - disconnect the passenger caliper and push the button to release the parking brake. The computer will again think "OMG! Failure!" and retract the other (driver's) motor all the way.
Do the driver's side brake job, reconnect the passenger's, done!
Hope that helps!
Hello, I got 2016 RX350, not working neither. Thanks for the tip. Will try tomorrow. I tried the way above hours before seeing your comment. Thank you.
I did my car your way. It works perfectly. Thanks a lot.
Thank you Alex, I find your steps are the easy way to tackle the electronic parking brake. I just changed brake pads and rotors on the 2017 Lexus RX350 following your instructions.
Why can't you place wheel chocks at tires, then shut of engine while in neutral ?
Thank you.
That's really funny because some dealers charge an extra 1/2 hour for cars with e-brakes... because they have to plug in the scan tool... Love your channel!
It works great on my 2020 Corolla LE. Maintenance Toyotas is affordable and pretty easy if you follow the right way. Thank you The Car Care Nut! For teaching us the right way. I just removed the 4 calipers and pads to check brakes. For my surprise I have 6mm on the original 4 pair of pads after 92k miles. Awesome quality! I just clean the breaks greased the contact parts and pins and I am ready to go! ❤Toyota❤
After many failed attempts an important lesson was learned. On the 2021 keyless car which have the same functionality. However. Note that on Keyless car
1 push of button is Not ON, it is Accessory mode.
1. Must be ON via the 2nd push of the button .
Important on KEYLESS button Ignition
1. Do as stated. On release E brake with foot on Brake turn off
2. Turn On foot On brake now. Three pulls and Three pushes of button
Now Now Now REALEASE. Foot off brake. Now hold button Down and Now hear motor rewinding.
FOOT MUST be off Brake during the holding down of button. This is trick on keyless car.
Now get 100 Percent success
Thank you buddy!!! That helps so much to clarify.
thanks
I've been waiting for this video... I'm gonna have to bring my Avalon to him whenever I have issues...
This video is perfect. I have a 2020 Corolla and I am servicing my rear brakes today. Thank you for the heads up about how finicky the procedure might be, it took me a few attempts but it just worked!! So excited! Cheers to saving money and working on your own car!
I have a 2020 corolla as well. Did this work like the video? Was the brake service smooth?
@@nomaderic i have one too does it need to be on for front brakes
Awesome! Would be great to have a video on how to bleed and do a brake fluid replacement
I believe you have to open ABS valves with a scanner.
@@getgr Right, that’s what I’ve heard.. I had a Kia 2011 that I’ve been doing with a bleeder and pressing the brake pedal.. I know those modern Toyota’s have to use scanner.. that’s why I think would be a great idea a tutorial.
I'm waiting for that videoas well. I hope AMD can make a through video for bleeding and exchange the brake fluid.
This video save my life.... Thank you!!
I just did this rodeo on my Camry. Let me just say this do not do it this way if you’ve already got the pads out of the holder or you’ll possibly end up having fits. This tricky little fella isn’t as easy to operate as it sounds here although it looks so simple. What can happen without the pads in place is your wind it out to where that little insert captive nut comes off of the threaded stud inside the puck. When it does that there’s for a little guides that run laterally down the inside of the puck and that nut will fall off the end of it. When you do that it’s not going back without taking it off putting it in the vice because it tends to snag on a little bitty shoulder radius at the very Outer edge of those 4 guides . All the kings horses and all the kings men aren’t gonna push that Puppy back in Because it’ll snag on that very little radius and of course you can’t see any of this to know what it’s doing or holding it.
So if you’re going to do this make sure the pads are in place or if you’re alone better yet take one of your 12 V battery tools and make up at to lead simple jump or disconnect The plug on the caliper and do it manually with the jumpers where you can see exactly which way the piston is moving. You’ll find the battery method shown on here someplace and it makes a lot more sense as you can see what you’re doing because this little guy isn’t always go in the direction it’s supposed to apparently. I couldn’t even get that nut to take the threads when I ground away on it either direction but ran it long enough bouncing on the end it suddenly seem to reverse on its own which was the only way I could get it back in. I still haven’t figured out yet but it wound right back in.
If you do have to play with one of these Calipers and take it apart be very careful with that rubber boot. If you have to take that piston out it takes two people and a vise holding it to spread that boot Both ways at once to slide that stupid piston in place. It’s made all the harder by the fact that that boot seems to be glued or manufactured into the caliper itself it is very VERY THIN compared to what you’re typically dealing with. It will tear very easy so you can’t use a punch or awl to help you spread it hence the friend which makes it slide tight on.
To make a jumper wires so you can operate this Saucier cordless tool battery it’s pretty easy and you’ll probably be needing it again and again as everybody uses these brake styles today. Just take 2 to 4 feet of old speaker wire or anything like it and 2 each male and female spade crimp on connectors. Females and one in males on the other. The females are way too big for the Camray connector but they slide right on nicely using them sideways on one side only. They stay in place very well and are easy to deal with. The spades just go in the two battery slots on my Milwaukee 12 v tool battery perfectly.
I'm sure I'm going to use this info. Thank you!
AMD thank you for sharing this!!! I have had to tap a 9v battery to the e-brake connectors in the past, I KNEW there HAS to be a better way to do this lol. God bless!
This was the procedure on Mazdas
I have a 2018 Lexus RX 350 this procedure did not work for me I bought a scan tool for Toyota scion and Lexus and did not work for me I used a 9v battery worked like a charm no problems at all
Hi, this is great, thanks & GOD BLESS YOU TOO
I almost didn't buy my Rav 4 because of the electronic brake. Absolutely hate it.
Thank You for helping us with know how to repair or replace parts on our Toyota, that’s why I’m a subscriber
What a pain. I'll never understand why all cars are moving over to this. I'm so happy my toyotas have the old tried and true foot pedal. Great info though as always!
Life Moves On Things Change It's Never Going To Stop You Have To Adapt That's The Modern World
@@stephenzies8867 .. true.. but sometimes things change for the better sometimes for the worst and this is one change i don't appreciate in an emergency it's really slow to react.. for every day use it's perfect for lazy drivers
Tried and true foot pedal park brake! You've got be kidding right? Nothing beats a handbrake. Worst design apart from E-Brake. Imagine driving down a steep decent losing brakes, then that song comes on the radio, "here i go again on my own, going down the only cliff face I've never known" My Kluger "Highlander" is one of the best vehicles i have ever owned, expect for crappy foot brake.
because technology. We've pretty much peaked in terms of mechanicals, manufacturers need "new" features to sell, just a gimmick for marketing and sales. "Automatic electronic" sells more than "peasant manual". Also automation, people are stupid and make errors, so taking out the human in the equation makes it "safer". Most electronic parking brakes automatically engage when parked, this not only saves transmission life, but saves the car from rolling. Now you understand.
@@gwot With manual park brake I can slow down at a controlled rate to prevent rear end spinning around, what happens with Toyota e-brake?, do they lock up?, My quick test at 20 mph in the snow is that they lock up the rears
on my 2018 Lexus NX 300 does not working through your procedure how ever I love your video.
Every Toyota/Lexus/Subaru sold should have your contact info in the Service Manual...j/k. Thanks for these awesome how-to's. Do these electronic parking brake modules have good longevity in snow country?
Hi brother! That would be busy season if they do that 😀
So far they’ve been ok honestly. They’re made out of plastic but what I anticipate could be an issue is when the pads start seizing in the holder then the motor pushes them and jams them even more then we might have some issues
Love this channel I’m a huge Toyota fan and learned a lot about Toyotas from this channel
this video is awesome .. thank for your kind information . Today i did rear brake pad rx350 but manual method like direct connect battery with epb connector...
Thank you
Very very helpful thanks alot dude.
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Worked on a 2019 Toyota RAV4. Thank you for this video.
Excellent video ! It’s just so annoying as a Toyota owner of many when ‘features’ like this are added. It’s a solution looking for a problem. Just give me the old brake - it works fine.
Thanks for your great videos, I have started sharing your channel on other Toyota repair channels because yours is the best.
Thank you William!
This procedure worked perfectly for me. Thanks!
Thanks so much for the help with the rear braks, right rear caliper did not retract all the way but with 12 volts on the motor it finally did,
Great advice as usual, thanks very much.
Thank you AMD for sharing.
You always deserve a good like for your excellent videos, thanks for the information
Ahmed thanks for the video. The procedure for brake service mode is very interesting but simple. I never know this is how it’s done. My Camry SE doesn’t have this (to my knowledge) but my Buddies RAV4 does. Will definitely share the video and the knowledge.
That Carista you recommended works great on my Tacoma... thanks for the 20% off code!
I like to disengage the auto park mode in the winter; in case it freezes up it hasent done it but I feel more comfortable.
I enjoyed this content thanks for sharing it with us.
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Good sharing and thank you AMD.
my first comment here. i really like your videos.. i own 5th gen rav 4, and my parents are getting one as well. I been doing all the maintenance on my car and my parents cars for last 15 years (I actually have my own video working on their 2013 Honda CR-V).. So now i need to learn about 5th gen Rav4. Just finished transfer case and rear diff fluid change for myself . Had to get special low profile hex socket and flex ratchet, but once i had required tools, it was easy as cake. Saved tons of money, considering Toyota wanted $75 per litter for gear oil. You definitely know your stuff.
Thank you AMD! You made my request came true!
Thank you very well described. Sincerely appreciate your channel.
thank you for the valuable suggestion, could you please guide the community 'How to change and re-adjust the Parking brake pad on Corolla 2016 or Sienna 2015'
This vid is going in my car stuff save list and it is staying there. Thanks for the vid! good stuff!
Excellent excellent educational videos.
Thanks
On my 2020 Corolla hybrid you have to let off the brakes after the 3 pulls up and 3 pushes down, you then let off the pedal and press the button down the forth time and hold it. I tried with my foot on the brakes many times before I looked elsewhere and found info that at least on my car specifically you have to let off the brake pedal before the final push and hold. I hope this doesn’t confuse anyone or it isn’t model specific but it worked the first time and I tried the other way at least 4 times giving it 10-15 minutes between each try.
i had the same issue on my 2021 rav
@@mlitzy well thanks for the input, even if it’s not many I hope it can help other people too. I’m still very interested to know if it was just a simple and easy to make mistake made in this video or if it is a model specific thing.
@@lumntoob999 could be. I did notice in one video after going back to it that the person moved their foot but didn't mention it and didn't have it in the written instructions.
Thanks for sharing this video,very interesting and informative.
Awesome!! Very helpful! Worked like a charm! Thank you very much!! God bless! 🙂🍺👍
Thanks for yet another very instructive and valuable video. You are the go-to source for Toyota / Lexus owners and we're very fortunate! I own a 2017 LX570 which has a push button starter, no key. I had new brakes installed by my mechanic's garage, but they weren't able to get the parking brake working properly after the brake service. I tried to follow your instructions from this video, but never got the exact sounds that you described. Yet, afterwards the parking brake works fine and somehow I goofed up and it worked! Can you please do a short video or reply to cover this subject for vehicles with push button starting? Many thanks.
Very helpful information. Thank you Sir
Thank you for another great Video!
Why Are the New Cars all Going to Electrical Park Brakes? How does one stop in an Emergency situation? With no Power? I think Transportation and safety board should be mandating Emergency brakes with a Cable should be standard in All cars. That Hand Brake will save lives. Esp for those of us living in the rust prone area.
Well it’s not an emergency brake. It never has been. It’s always been a parking brake whether it’s been a lever or pedal. It’s meant to use when in park when parking on a hill
Nope totally calls it a e brake baby 2006 sienna
Thats for dumb people who only know its called that its a parking brake if you used it in an emegency it would lock up causing you to slide losing control go ahead and argue im an actual auto technician
Thank you for sharing with us these valuable secrets ;)
Excellent information. Thank you!
Thanx for you videos!
Thank you, this is a great tutorial.
When I’ve done this on my wife’s and sisters car I have found myself asking, “the brake handle worked so well, why did the engineers make something so simple more complicated? 😡🤦🏻♂️
It saves time when putting the car together as it eliminates some parts and increases cabin space and it’s also a safety issue (people would not use the hand brake and the wires would rust and get stuck, or people were not applying it firmly).
@@pepeshopping: having been born and raised in the SW part of the US that was never an issue (rust and corrosion) However, having made a career of the military, I soon learned about corrosion when living in other states where it was normal. Space is the leading factor in installing these parking brake systems, it wasn’t for cost cutting measures. Price one of those modules and the computer controller device that controls them, no comparison to the handle parking brake...🤦🏻♂️😂. Oh well what can we do? Learn to live with it and accept it...
Brake handle and cable replacement alot cheaper to replace
@@miriamvivo4279 and hardly ever fails, well built and designed cable last such a long time plus u feel it when it's getting bad before it completely seizes or naps..
@@pepeshopping no physical hand brake free up some space not much which manufacturers didn't really utilize anyways.. big buttons, a big touch pad, rotary knob while we have touch screen and steering mounted controls more clutter if u ask me
Brilliant presentation Professor!
Wow thank you so much we were so stuck not knowing what to do
Cable is better old fashion way are always better
I’ve been watching tons of videos to prepare my first attempt at a diy REAR brake pad /rotor replacement w/ ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE for my 2015 Optima SXL. How come you’re the only one who knows about the service mode set up?? I’m so glad I found you. Otherwise, I was going to have to do it the hard way.
Hi! This procedure applies for Lexus/Toyota models.
It would have been nice for step-by-step written instructions under SHOW MORE. We learned only the second time through to start with key ON, door open, etc. In any case, this is great-to-have information. Not said, but assumed, is that merely having the EPB OFF isn't sufficient to service the brakes. We'll guess that Brake Replacement Mode winds it in farther/all the way. Knowing that this mode is finicky will make us feel less stupid if at first we don't succeed. Thanks! I've been waiting for this one.
Another informative and interesting video! Appreciate your hard work 👍🏼
These are awesome tips. Thank you brother!
Thank you for soport and this tips
Good Afternoon The Car Care Nut take care and have a great day 👍
Great tutorial thanks 👍
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thank you so much a very useful information
Thank you soooo much! Contrary to @Corkfish1, I don’t mind the e-brake. So much easier to replace rear pads and rotors without the dang “drum brake”-like setup
Thanks mate, very helful information. Toyota owner here, just subscribed to your channel 👍
Thanks sir this is very important information
Great video. Thank you for the instructions.
Super awesome video. Showed me exactly what I needed and I followed it all the way thru. Even at the end it showed me how to put car brake back in auto mode. 🙏🏾 blessings . Great video
Good to know!
4:27 you missed one step AMD, after the 3 ups and 3 downs, take your foot off the brake paddle then make the long push for 5+ seconds till you hear the EPB motor finish its trip.
Thank you again always the best.
Good to know in case my daughter has me replace her brake pads on her 2015 lexus gs350 f sport.
Thank you for posting informative videos! I'm guessing the front pads are regular disk brakes. The brake pads and rotors can be replaced as you would normally. Again, Thank you very much! God bless and take care.
Yes, you are correct! Replacing the front brake pads are normal procedure as I have been doing since 1968 on disk brakes more than 50 years ago.
omg tks so much when i got the Rav 4 did not know it had electric brakes, , some guy on youtube says to hook up a small 9 volt transistor battery and a wire to the brake,.,.??? with some some one else told me one needs a computer to release the brake.
AMD, great video. I wish I had seen this video sooner. I have a 2017 Lexus RX350. I used the 12 volt battery method to retract the piston. FYI, it worked very well. Brakes work well and the parking brake works well. Now the info center is telling me to see the dealer for service. How do you recalibrate the parking brake and make the see the dealer for service Go away? Thank you!
Hi! Try the procedure on your car and see if it takes
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Hi thank you for this video I also have 2017 lexus rx350 will this procedure work on my lexus since toyota manufacturers lexus car's and suv's thank you for replying in advance.
Excellent!
thanks so much you going to heaven for this one
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Good to know and thank you 😊
Worked on our 2019 RAV4 thank you for all the help great video!!!! It does take a few times so just be patient and follow the instructions.
Broooo that was perfect 👌 not like these other fucker that will show you in 2x speed with no instruction and bad camera ... Thanks 🙏
AMD, Every time I hear the expression 'electronic parking brake' I cherish my handbrake even more.
😂 I hear you
Why... the Elektrik one is more easy to Service... that Shows that you dont do the Service yourself...
@@StarLink85 until it breaks going b more expensive then a traditional hand brake but knowing Toyota it won’t
As a pro tech i can assure you that this stepper motor system is far more reliable that cheezy cables and levers that quickly go out of ajustments and often are weak at best.
@@IndigowarriorMKII Right, I've had lots of troubles over the years with cables. My 02 Dodge truck just mashed the the end of cable housing up, Never adjust again!
thank you car care nut for sharing,
Thanks
Excellent video as usual..
On the Lexus NX200T, you have to jumper #4 and #12 pins on the OBD2 connector. The procedure is the same.
I have a question I have a 2020 Corolla I worked on the rear brakes has the electronic parking system. I’m having trouble engaging the park F or after disabling it for my rear brake job. Do I need to use a computer to tell the computer on the car to activate
Is this samething if you have a service auto park brake warning light and even car is running warming light will come on from time to time and sometimes you dont see the warning light?