An alternative if you don’t feel like using an impact gun to get the wheel off is to loosen them with a tire iron while on the ground. Then you can lift the vehicle and remove them with ease
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Nice. One of the best things about Toyota is their longevity. Appreciate the subscribe. I've got some great videos coming up once I'm done editing them.
Nice video. Will need to do my brakes on my 2018 4Runner soon. I would suggest replacing tires every 5 years regardless of tread depth. Over 6 years really shows.
Pro tip, brake clean the rotors after being resurfaced to clean any metal that can be imbedded in the rotor, also next time around use a single lug nut to hold the rotor in place when putting the caliper back on 👍🏼
Yes. That's a brake "bleeding kit" that stores the excess brake fluid. As your brake pads wear down over time, you or your dealer/mechanic add brake fluid to the reservoir in the engine compartment to make up for the brake pad wear. That fluid has to be removed from the system when new brake pads are installed because the thickness of the new brake pads makes up that difference.
Good video. However, you left out a slightly important detail at end. Before driving off, good advice is to pump that brake a few good times to set the pads. Also, check that master cylinder fluid level and replace the cap you removed at the beginning. Otherwise good video
So I followed this video compressing the pistons with a screwdriver and now I need to replace my calipers because they won’t engage properly. You need a $12 caliper compressor that will prevent you from ruining your calipers. Now I understand you don’t need to bleed your brakes unless you’re at like 100k miles.
Thank for watching! You have to be very careful when compressing the calipers. I've done it so many times, I know what to be aware of. Bleeding brakes isn't necessarily at certain mileages, it usually needs to happen if air gets into the brake lines (spongy brake pedal) or if you have too much fluid in the system after replacing brake pads.
You have collected air inside caliper that sometimes happen what he does in the video is dealer recommended service manual way of doing the work you can do that with two piston system but with 4 piston system it's complex you may damage the seals and the pistons it's better to just bleed little bit of oil and add oil from the top reservoir
What about at the end, stepping on the brake pad pumping gently on to release the cylinders back to normal..??? That’s the most important thing at the end of changing your front brakes.
Ha! I would assume most people would know to press the brake pedal to test their work when they're done. But then again, we all know what happens when we assume! 😂
That really depends on the type of driving you do. Hauling heavy equipment and/or towing trailers, your cause your brakes to have a shorter lifespan. On average, brake pads should last ~40,000 miles.
I just got my front brakes done at the dealer and i noticed what looked like brake fluid on the suspension parts, but I'm guessing thats from when they used brake cleaner?
It is a good idea to do it when the brake pedal feels spongy (from air in the line) or of you've opened up a bleeder valve and allowed air into the brake line system. Another reason you would bleed the brakes is of you were replacing the brake fluid in the line(s). Other than that, there should be no need.
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An alternative if you don’t feel like using an impact gun to get the wheel off is to loosen them with a tire iron while on the ground. Then you can lift the vehicle and remove them with ease
Awesome! Now i feel way more confident about being able to do my own brakes on my 2017. Thank you for this detailed video.
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Nice, done right !!! I prefer my way, pull pads out, leave old rotors, compress cylinders with wood, lube new hardware, slip new pads in, done
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Quick, thorough and good editing . Background music didn't drown out verbal instructions as many do.
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@@MilitarizedCitizen Thanks for subscribe reminder. First time subscribing anything on CZcams. I be visiting your stuff more often. Objective of my love is 15 year old reg cab Prerunner.
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This is a great video! Thank you for the awesome info.
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice video. Will need to do my brakes on my 2018 4Runner soon. I would suggest replacing tires every 5 years regardless of tread depth. Over 6 years really shows.
Thanks, Marcin! I appreciate the feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Best video I’ve seen on this topic. Nice job👍🏼
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mad props to you and anyone that car work on their own cars. Toyota dealer wants $377.00 to do this for to 2017 Taco.
Thanks, George! I hope my video can help you do the work yourself and save a few dollars as well!
Pro tip, brake clean the rotors after being resurfaced to clean any metal that can be imbedded in the rotor, also next time around use a single lug nut to hold the rotor in place when putting the caliper back on 👍🏼
Good job and nice write up
Thank you, Sol, and thanks for watching. Have a great week!
Hey brotha where did u get the bleed bottle at love the video it really help! Planning to do my 2020 taco in the future 😎👍
Thanks so much! Look at the description of the video under "Brake Bleed Kit". There are a couple of links there for you!
Nice job buddy but where do U get the bleed bottle from 👍
Okay, so I am wondering about the fluid that you drained with that little bottle. Was that excess you were taking off/out?
Yes. That's a brake "bleeding kit" that stores the excess brake fluid. As your brake pads wear down over time, you or your dealer/mechanic add brake fluid to the reservoir in the engine compartment to make up for the brake pad wear. That fluid has to be removed from the system when new brake pads are installed because the thickness of the new brake pads makes up that difference.
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Good video. However, you left out a slightly important detail at end. Before driving off, good advice is to pump that brake a few good times to set the pads. Also, check that master cylinder fluid level and replace the cap you removed at the beginning.
Otherwise good video
For sure. All good points. Thanks for the feedback and for watching!
Do you have a video about the back drum brakes ?
Unfortunately, I don't. The only video I have of the rear drums brakes are the cleaning video I did, but I didn't replace the pads.
You're showing people the wrong way. You do not have to open the bleater to do a pad slam
Okay, thanks!
Does anyone know if this works on a 2017 Tacoma? Toyota is pretty consistent I just want to make sure.
Yes, it's pretty much the same process.
So I followed this video compressing the pistons with a screwdriver and now I need to replace my calipers because they won’t engage properly. You need a $12 caliper compressor that will prevent you from ruining your calipers. Now I understand you don’t need to bleed your brakes unless you’re at like 100k miles.
Thank for watching! You have to be very careful when compressing the calipers. I've done it so many times, I know what to be aware of.
Bleeding brakes isn't necessarily at certain mileages, it usually needs to happen if air gets into the brake lines (spongy brake pedal) or if you have too much fluid in the system after replacing brake pads.
You have collected air inside caliper that sometimes happen what he does in the video is dealer recommended service manual way of doing the work you can do that with two piston system but with 4 piston system it's complex you may damage the seals and the pistons it's better to just bleed little bit of oil and add oil from the top reservoir
What about at the end, stepping on the brake pad pumping gently on to release the cylinders back to normal..??? That’s the most important thing at the end of changing your front brakes.
Ha! I would assume most people would know to press the brake pedal to test their work when they're done. But then again, we all know what happens when we assume! 😂
How often do the rear brake pads need to change on this truck?
That really depends on the type of driving you do. Hauling heavy equipment and/or towing trailers, your cause your brakes to have a shorter lifespan. On average, brake pads should last ~40,000 miles.
@@MilitarizedCitizen So you’re saying that the front pads and the rear pads wear out in the same period of time?
No, front pads will always wear faster because of the weight they take as the vehicle brakes.
@@MilitarizedCitizen So when should I expect to change the rear brake pads on my third GEN Tacoma? I don’t tow anything
Probably more in the range of 60,000 miles. At the very least, you call pull the drum off and check them.
Antiseize the back of the rotor face. The next person will thank you. Clean and lube the pins too.
Great advice, John!
I just got my front brakes done at the dealer and i noticed what looked like brake fluid on the suspension parts, but I'm guessing thats from when they used brake cleaner?
Usually, yes. It leaves an oily-looking residue. What's it smell like? Brake cleaner and brake fluid have two distinctive smells that aren't the same.
@@MilitarizedCitizen Hey thanks for the reply, I guess it smells like WD-40
Yeah, then that's brake cleaner. It shouldn't cause any problems and it's almost impossible NOT to get that stuff everywhere.
I watched this entire video only to then realize that it's for a Gen 2 when I have a Gen 3 LOL
It shouldn't matter. They'll be nearly the exact same process.
Same here lol
But great video!
Thank you, Tony!
Too many unneccessary steps..
Do you mean the brake bleed? I have never done that before when changing pads. Is that necessary?
It is a good idea to do it when the brake pedal feels spongy (from air in the line) or of you've opened up a bleeder valve and allowed air into the brake line system. Another reason you would bleed the brakes is of you were replacing the brake fluid in the line(s). Other than that, there should be no need.