Recent content by stoney

I am going to replace just the front rotors and pads. I am just collecting the part numbers for calipers in case I need to replace them in the future. As for rebuilding the calipers, how can it be done? Is it just to replace the wore parts with the same OEM parts on the calipers? Will you...

Thank your for your response. The calipers with part number you listed are much more expensive. So yours are the correct ones? --stoney

Hi, Does anybody have the OEM part number for the 2000 4runner limited brake pads, rotor and caliper? Currently I have: brake pads: 0446535240 rotor: 4351235210 caliper: Front 47730F4020 (right) 47750F4020 (left) Did I get the correct OEM part numbers...

Tim, Your video and answers are always helpful. Thanks, --stoney

For 3rd gen T4R, can the brake fluid bleeding be done without removing or jacking up the wheels? Thanks, --stoney

Tim, Thanks. You are the man. I just notice that you are in Bay Area. Maybe I should let you fix my car for your next Youtube video ... LOL. This week the weather is much warm and there is no 1 second squealing noise in the morning when I start my car. --Stoney

Hi Tim, Thanks for the video with all the details. It is very helpful. BTW, is it difficult to remove the front skid plate? Do you have any instruction about how to remove it. @Bob, My 4runner has about 170K miles. --stoney

Thanks for all the replies. As for pulling or pushing the belts, how much force should be used? Is it better to use a tension measure? What is the spec'ed tensions of all the 3 belts? --stoney

Hi All, My 3rd gen 4runner recently has squealing noise about 1 second when starts cold in the morning. I search on this forum and found out it might be the drive belts (air compressor belt or alternator belt). I have turned off the a/c when starting the car but the squealing noise is...

I could not figure out what part number the clip corresponding to in any of the 4runner door panel diagram. I guess I will zip-tie as habanero suggested next time ... --stoney

Ok, I will try to squeeze the tab and pull next time I open the door panel. I guess I followed the instruction in the forum too strictly since every step there was correct and I was afraid to broke anything during the disassembly ... Thanks, --stoney

Anybody? It seems like really easy but I could not disconnect the power connector. Maybe I used the wrong tool?

Updated with the larger size picture.

I was trying to use a pocket screw driver to disconnect the power connector to the actuator motor assembly. But even after I inserted the pocket screw driver inside the space, it is still very tight to be disconnected. Any trick here? Thanks, --stoney

Anybody knows what is the part number and size for the black plastic clip in the attached photo? Where can I buy those in case it is broken. Thanks, --stoney