Newbie living in Brazil - Brake pad Question

[Claytono777]

I've read some great stuff so far on this forum, from simple how to oil change to lift kits, good stuff! I'm a federal employee doing a 3 year tour in Brazil. Parts for a US spec vehicle are impossible to find here so I order everything online. Can you guys point me to any threads that show how to change brake pads for my 2011 4Runner? I purchase brake pads from Amazon (see below link - EBC Brakes DP71657 7000 Series Greenstuff SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pad). I'm no mechanic but I have basic skills and tools.

EBC Brakes DP71657 7000 Series Greenstuff SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pad : Amazon.com : Automotive

 

[stevec5000]

I've read some great stuff so far on this forum, from simple how to oil change to lift kits, good stuff! I'm a federal employee doing a 3 year tour in Brazil. Parts for a US spec vehicle are impossible to find here so I order everything online. Can you guys point me to any threads that show how to change brake pads for my 2011 4Runner? I purchase brake pads from Amazon (see below link - EBC Brakes DP71657 7000 Series Greenstuff SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pad). I'm no mechanic but I have basic skills and tools.

EBC Brakes DP71657 7000 Series Greenstuff SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pad : Amazon.com : Automotive

You should pick up a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for your model. They tell how to do all kinds of maintenance like that and are also available on Amazon.
Alternately send me a ticket to Brazil and I'll come and change them for you.
BTW, are you running your 4Runner on alcohol there like everyone else does?

 

[Claytono777]

You should pick up a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for your model. They tell how to do all kinds of maintenance like that and are also available on Amazon.
Alternately send me a ticket to Brazil and I'll come and change them for you.
BTW, are you running your 4Runner on alcohol there like everyone else does?

Thanks for the reply Steve and excellent suggestion. I've searched the internet but can't find any repair manuals for a 2011 4Runner. They all seem to stop at 2009. To answer your alcohol question, I use whatever is on the local economy. I use the "supra" which is supposedly similar to our 93 octane in the states. I haven't had any engine trouble and I average around 17mpg.