How to Change Pads and Rotors on a Tacoma
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- This is a video I put together on how to change the front brakes on a Toyota Tacoma. The brakes are really similar on 4Runners, Fj Cruisers, and Tundras.
Pads Here:
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Kit Here (Says red pads, mine came with green?):
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Great instructions! Thank you! If I may suggest to fellow DIY'ers, pick up a new set of caliper pins. I had 35k miles on my 2010 TRD OffRoad, did first rotor/pad replacement yesterday. They were difficult to get out, and I think replacement is better than refurbishment with sandpaper. Order 4 new pins, they're a minimal cost.
Another pointer I'd add - if you don't have a 10 lb sledge, pick yourself up an 8mm x 1.25 thread bolt to use the mechanical advantage of the bolt to remove the rotor. VERY easy compared to the sledge for use on the stock rotors and less risk of hitting the caliper on the back swing. (although the EBC replacement discs did not have the same hole, so next brake job I'll need a sledge). I used a 7 lb sledge, i'm not weak (hold the jokes) and hit it about 30 times. It didn't budge. Bought the bolt and had the rotor off in 30 seconds.
Finally, Tunnel Vision 4x4, can I be another request for the rear replacement! Do you have drums on your rear? Discs are easy but shoes and pads are a new world to me. Thanks!
I use two of my lug nuts to hold the rotor in place, while putting my brake cal back on work's really well.
Larry Doty me too! Works like a charm
Excellent video. Haven't done brakes for a ton of years. Planning on doing this on my '08 Tacoma PreRunner with 150,000 miles. No air tools.
Those pins do nothing more than prevent the pads from moving out the open side of the caliper. The pin through holes in the pad backing plate are slotted so there is no force exerted upon the pins by the slight movement that there is in the pads under braking....No need to lube. The notches and upper/forward sides in the steel backing plate of the pads hold them static to rotor rotation. Also, you should have reused the 2 thin backing plates from the original pads. If there is one plate on the new pad, use the one plate that was against the brake piston. Paste goes between the 2 plates. That way, the squeal prevention paste works better and also doesn't get all over the brake pistons where debris can collect. Makes for a cleaner install as well.
Thanks for the clarification on the application of the shims in conjunction with the original shims. I had assumed all of what you said, but of course the instructions that comes with these kits never seem to give much detail.
Hey, this was a big help on my '07 Taco. Great video.
Great for my 2006 Tacoma took about four hours. Consider using bolts to get the old rotors off if you plan to reuse them. the baby sludge hammer worked for me though.
Many thanks for this great vid - gave me the confidence to tackle my front rotors and brakes today, and as far as I can tell it went great! Followed your instructions to a "T"...thanks again - Dave
Caliper hanger hooks can be used instead of a bungee cord to hold the caliper after removing it from the rotor. Most people just use a hammer to get the rotor free, but a rotor and hub puller is nice to have and use.
Thanks I appreciate the suggestions. Always interested in suggesting or at least bringing light to the proper tools for a job. Brakes need maintenance pretty regularly so investing in specific tools isn't a bad idea.
Don't understand how these guys do things like this without beer.
+Toney Potter Haha they were behind the camera.
without beer but with gun....
Great video! Thanks!
One last step might be: Take the vehicle to a safe location and do the pad/rotor break-in as per the manufacturer.
My pads/rotors specify a couple of stops from 40mph to 10mph, then a couple from 35 to 10. IIRC.
Thanks Loadedtaco! helped me out a bunch! subd
Doing my 2015 Taco front brakes in April. Using ACDelco ceramic pads. I've had good luck with them. Don't like using the copper brake lube. Gets all over every thing. Lubriplate and silicon grease.
Great vid !!!! Thanks for fast forwarding in places.
great video man. I have a 06 tacoma . I have no mechanic skills and frankly have never done brakes and rotors on anything. I was very impressed with the step by step and how you broke it down. Followed your video and all went just like the video. Do you happen to have one for the rear drums?? Thanks man keep up the awesome videos.
Thanks Bro! Best one on you tube for the new model Tacos. Enjoyed it!
Great Vid, another way to get off the rotor without using a hammer is there are two holes you can screw two 8mm bolts (I think) alternate tightening to pop the rotor off...
thanks for taking the time to make the video..it was a great help
+jimmy jombo Thank you!
Nice vid man 👍🏽👍🏽 very thorough and to the point....
I’ve been looking for that caliber tool for spreading pistons where did you get?? That one is easy to use
really good job . thanks for the help
impact wrench to install caliper mounting bolts? I'm sure those have a specified torque setting. hopefully yours aren't stripped.
also did you install lug nuts with an impact wrench? those also should be properly torqued...
otherwise nice video
brybo86 Totally agree, to be honest just laziness, but man you do not know a long set of brakes until you try to film everything. lol I had to redo stuff a couple times because I filmed bad angles or the camera battery dies. I am gentle with it the gun. :)
96 ft lbs for that caliper mounting bolt. My torque wrench only goes to 76.5 so that'll do it
Nice GUN you got, hopefully you have a carry permit, oh ya thanks help me out alot, Great JOB thanks for looking out for us DIY people
+Jerry Lee Haha thank you I do have my CC permit, but I was on private property so it wasn't necessary.
very helpful and informative video.. thanks for sharing..
Nice video, planning on doing the rear drums soon? Id appreciate a video on that if you do that too.
I don't need to do that right now, but I might make a video anyway. I have had a couple of people ask me for one so I will start preparing for one. It will probably take a couple months before tI get it all finished.
yeah saw on tacomaworld that the rear drums actually last a really long time.
***** I too would love a video for the rear drums.Remembering where all the springs go and such. Im sure its not as complicated as it sounds, just have never done them before. youtube diy videos are amazing and this also was a great video. Thanks again.
Although I don't need to change my rears yet, I might do a video anyway. I am not sure when I will get to it, but I will try and make it soon.
Great video! Thanks for posting!
Nice Video
You should do a video for the rear breaks!
Rear breaks?
Do you have video review of this brake rotor and pad kit? Thinking of installing same set-up. Thanks.
How long did they last. 2019
I've heard it's bad to change pads without changing the rotors. Any thoughts?
what brake pads are those?(i have a 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6-lug and would like to upgrade my brake pads) i was looking towards hawk brand but i don't know yet. great video content, keep it up bro.
+Bnertortilla EBC green stuff SUV pads.
thanx :D, cheers m8!
what front bumper do yo have.
Dude, thanks for the vid. Doing mine tomorrow. Where did you get the tool for the caliper spread ?
Dennis H Ebay I want to say it was around $25.
So silicone paste for those pins. What did he put on the back of the pads and why? Was that anti sieze on the back of the pads? Also how would changing pads and rotors give you more stopping power? I mean it would over the worn out rotor and pads but had you just used normal rotor and pads i feel like braking power would be the same.
+turdsandwicher The material of the pads and rotors create better stopping power. The Slots help with heat which help with break fade. My pads when I switched actually were not as bad as I thought, but this upgrade was definitely a major improvement in stopping power.
How are they holding up after a year ? Heard mixed reviews about them gotta know before I pull the trigger
Is that a gun he's using to change his brake pads with @21:48
Yeah WTF? He doesn't look like the kind of guy who has a shop in the rough part of town... Probably some PTSD shit. Great tutorial non-the-less.
It actually isn't the best neighborhood and I had the door open. We have had stuff stolen before. Plus I had just recently got my concealed carry license so I was just exercising my right as well. ;)
I missed that altogether. I must see that as normal.
How do you like them are they noticeable in stopping power iv been looking at dimpled and slotted with yellow pads
Nice video but do you normally pack when you work on your truck?
Lori Nitzsche Normally take it out, but I knew I wouldn't be on a creeper or under the truck for this one. Plus it is really comfortable so I forget it is there.
THANK YOU!!!! This Video helped ALOT Also saved me a lot of $. SUBSCRIBED!!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
By th way, that's a aas looking Toyota you have
*badass* the keyboards messin up
Good vid, Good info !
The 2 17mm bolts at the back of the caliper are very stubborn and aren't coming out. I am using a 18v cordless impact drill gun and I can't get them out. Any idea how to remove them?
lmmys
breaker bar. duh
Bigger hammer !
Awesome toy
Dude that intro just about made me shit my pants, wtf
Keep your greasy paws off that rotor. Did you grease that pin before inserting through your ear?
What kind of spacers you have
Any update on how these have held up?
After about 30K they were getting pretty low which isn't a lot of miles, but I still stuck with them again because of how much better the truck stopped compared to the stock pads and rotors. I'm sure on a truck without so much weight added would get more mileage from the breaks.
If you’re removing the rotors make sure your ebrake is not on.
Since this is just the front breaks does that matter? The Tacoma's rear breaks are drums and the E-break is cable operated. I don't think it would have an affect on performing a front service. Unless I'm missing something.
I thought the Tacoma was similar to the 4Runner which is what I have. If I try to take out the rotors while e brake is on they will not come out at all. Nice video bud
What’s it with the Glock? You must really prepared going overland
Brute force bumper?
jdmrider www.pelfreybilt.com/
How often should we change the rotors?
MrRedskins0021 Rotors changes are not based on time. Condition and thickness are the important factors. All rotors have a minimum thickness before they should be replaced. They all very from rotor to rotor so you will have to do some homework. Most rotors can be turned (Resurfaced) a 1 or 2 times before you need to replace them. My dads rotors were warped so we replaced them even though it was his first brake job. I replaced mine because I was looking for more braking power. They didn't need to be changed. The simplest way is if you aren't sure and they look like crap, Just replace them. If the funds don't allow for it, then get them turned. A lot of places will turn them for cheap. Hope that helps, although it indirectly answered your question. Good luck! ;)
***** thanks
Take the cap off the Reservoir
Dude my god get to the Fn point! Also if your making a video about changing the brake pads make it about only changing brake pads.... Don't need to hear about your dad's tundra or your under hood lights and everything else to talked about....
Bruh you talk way to much. It's a simple job the way your explaining it seems very complicated. Just my opinion.