Replacing the Rear Break Pads

[sansiro]

I just replaced the front break pads of my '06 4runner. Now I am doing the rear ones. I am having a hard time losening the 17mm bolts on the caliper. Is there a trick to these bolts?

Also since they are in the inside of the caliper do still follow the same rule: Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty? I dont want to round of the bolt.

Some advise would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[riverwolf]

Yes, they're still standard threaded bolts, not reverse threaded. Work relative to the head of the bolt so loosening the drivers side would apply pressure towards the ground...pulling up would be tightening.

I don't remember them being especially hard, but I used a breaker bar by default figuring the torque was on the high side for a standard socket wrench. The writeup at Toyota120 mentions possibly using a hammer to hit the spanner to break the initial seal, but that seems a bit much for 65 ft-lb.

-Brent

 

[ABooker]

Spray them real good with WD-40 and let them set over night. Then try again. If you have the tools you can use a blow torch and heat them up. They will turn easier after that.

 

[gizmopt2002]

I use a 18" ratchet, worked well for those caliper bolts. Or purchase an air ratchet, they come in REALLY handy.

 

[jstutz101]

Ive replaced the fronts including a frozen caliper but I havent done the rears yet. How long do the rears usually go? Ive got 90,000 miles but I bought the truck used so I not sure they are the original pads. Is the rear pad replacement similar to the front?

Thanks!!

 

[Uneek]

Ive replaced the fronts including a frozen caliper but I havent done the rears yet. How long do the rears usually go? Ive got 90,000 miles but I bought the truck used so I not sure they are the original pads. Is the rear pad replacement similar to the front?

Thanks!!

The rear are like tradition disc brakes. The are floating calipers, so you will need to remove the bolts to get the caliper out of the way to get to the pads.

 

[njccmd2002]

what are the torque specs for the nuts and the wheel nuts... im in the middle of doing this.:lookout:

 

[Uneek]

The wheel lug nuts are 83ft-lbs.

For the rear brakes, 65ft-lbs for the slide pin bolts that hold the caliper to the bracket. 77ft-lbs for the bolts that hold the bracket to the axle.

 

[njccmd2002]

thanks!!!