Guide: Pad and Rotor Replacement for Noobs

[WMU53]

Thanks Brandon!!

Just experienced a situation with the rear brakes. and Replacing the rotor/hubs, pads, with shim and cylinder kits.

Able to comment that the Rear brakes are far easier than the front after looking at your Noob guide.

Cheers

 

[TallGuyLittleTruck]

Have any of yall ever replaced the rotor pad/disc cover (Part #47781-60120, for the Front-Right as an example)? Mine have rusted out an pieces are dropping near the rotor and making noise. I took it to the shop and they said it was definitely the cover falling apart that was resulting in the noise. I haven't asked them for a quote because I would rather do it myself, but they said I would need to remove some "suspension components" to get to it. I haven't found anything specific online or on Youtube.

 

[nevada]

I see this was a few years ago, I just quickly glanced over it. but one thing caught my attention.


dont remove the cap, nor loosen it.


brake fluid is hygroscopic, and will pull moisture right out of the air.
you want to minimize exposure to air as much as you can.

 

[AntleredRuin]

Those pins can be a huge PITA once they are seized! That's why I periodically take them out and clean + lubricate every time I do my seasonal winter tire swap.

I love living in rust free Houston. I have always just pulled the pins out with my fingers, no problem.

 

[FourBy]

Cool guide.

 

[BradyBunches]

Thanks for the detailed post, do you know how to do the Tundra Big break upgrade?

 

[Riley2020$]

Hey while I was looking for the parts online, I found that there are two options for the rotors -

WAGNER Part # BD125527
Front; 6 Stud Wheels; 318mm Dia. Rotor; w/16" Wheels

WAGNER Part # BD125503
Front; 6 Stud Wheels; 297mm Dia. Rotor; Except 16" Wheels

Shouldn't you be using BD125527 for your 16'' wheels? Bigger diameter should help, no?

Do you know the part numbers for the pads that go with each of those rotors? I bought a set of rotors off Amazon and they were entirely too small. the pads weren't right either. Mine is a 98 4runner.