2013 - 2018 TOYOTA RAV4 - Replacing Front Brake Pads & Rotors

2013 - 2018 TOYOTA RAV4 - Replacing Front Brake Pads & Rotors - Easy DIY!

Рет қаралды 26,798

Күн бұрын

amzn.to/43T256f - Power Stop Front 17-1211 Ceramic Brake Pads Z17 Evolution
amzn.to/3KERBym - Power Stop JBR1127EVC Front Evolution Geomet Coated Brake Rotor
These links are for the larger 296mm size rotors.
amzn.to/40c5fi5 - Power Stop Front KOE258 Stock Replacement Brake Pad and 275mm Rotor Kit Autospecialty
This link is for a kit for the smaller front brake pads & the smaller 275mm size rotors
amzn.to/3IrrYjg - LocTite Threadlocker Blue
amzn.to/3SliCdu - Permatex 24200 6 Pack 6ml Threadlocker, Blue
amzn.to/3KrWMmH - Versachem 26080 Synthetic Caliper Grease
amzn.to/3ZcxkFZ - Permatex 80078 Anti-Seize Lubricant
amzn.to/3StS0Y4 - Mayhew Dominator Pry Bar
amzn.to/3EuGh5N - Milwaukee M12 3/8" high speed ratchet
amzn.to/2VQD4qA - GearWrench 3/8" drive torque wrench 10-100 ft. lbs 85062
amzn.to/3YSRzsJ - MILWAUKEE'S Mid-Torque Impact Wrench,3/8"
amzn.to/41Dp6rw - Lisle 24400 Disc Brake Pad Spreader
amzn.to/3UKTk9R - Brake Caliper Hooks / Brake Caliper Hangers - Excellent Hook / Hanger for Automotive Tool Use - by Mission Automotive
amzn.to/3onFize - Rotor Remover 9000
Just a quick video showing how I changed the Front Brake Pads & Rotors on a 2018 Toyota Rav4 XLE. I believe that this is the Made in Japan version with the larger 296mm or 11.65" rotors.
Toyota manufactured this vehicle with two different sizes of front brake rotors:
275mm or 10.8" Rotors are on vehicles that were made in Canada or China.
296mm or 11.65" Rotors are on vehicles that were made in Japan. (And on XLE AWD models)
The brake pads are different as well. Please confirm the size you need before ordering the new rotors and pads. Some auto parts distributors and vendors may have the different sizes categorized differently, i.e. by the trim etc. It helps to provide the V.I.N. number to make sure you get the correct parts. I still recommend taking off a front wheel ahead of time and measuring the rotor diameter before ordering the parts.
The process is the same to change either size rotors and pads.
Tools needed:
14mm socket and/or wrench for caliper slide pin bolts
17mm socket and/or wrench or breaker bar for caliper bracket bolts
Flathead Screwdriver or pry bar for prying the caliper piston back in.
A C-Clamp or caliper piston compression tool works fine too.
Torque wrench
Silicone Brake grease
Medium strength thread locker
Small Sledge Hammer
The torque specs I found online are:
25 ft. lbs for the caliper slide pin bolts
72 ft. lbs for the caliper bracket bolts
Thanks for watching!
Please Subscribe!
-Dan the Fix it Man
www.danthefixitman.org
Song used in the video:
'Gemini' by half.cool
This video is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Any repairs you make are your responsibility. I am not liable for any damages to you or your vehicle or your property.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Пікірлер: 40

@bdamiaz 11 ай бұрын

I've watched about 10 videos on replacing pads and rotors on a Toyota Rav4 and this is the best by far!

@DantheFixitMan 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the nice comment. It means a lot to me. Take care, Dan the Fix It Man

@kennyJ605 2 ай бұрын

Watched several videos before changing my Rav4 brake pads. You were the only one to mention the difference in size of the rotors and pads for vehicles manufacutered in Japan. I had the wrong pads. Thanks.

@ScrappyDoGooder 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this really comprehensive full detailed repair! Camera angles were on another level too.

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

Best video for this I ever saw. You include some really important info others do not. Thanks.

@NikZave 9 ай бұрын

Exactly ❤

@jollytime0811 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir for your video! Followed along when doing my daughter's Rav4 and everything went smooth. A small issue I had was when I was slowly compressing one of the pistons, it started to balloon slightly. Took a small flat head screwdriver, gently lifted the piston's fold around all the edges to let the air out, and it compressed perfectly. A little tip in case anyone runs into that issue, might save you from messing up the piston.

@DantheFixitMan 2 ай бұрын

That’s a great tip, thank you for sharing! -Dan

@gerardoroque5977 11 ай бұрын

This was a great video thanks for your time and knowledge brother

@lanzotv 3 ай бұрын

You made that look easy my friend!

@jgeyer66 26 күн бұрын

That was really helpful-thanks!!

@oi32df 6 ай бұрын

Bravo excellent tutorial without stupid music . 2-3 little things : It's preferable to clean the slide pin holes before re-greasing the underside of the spring clips and when using the rotary wire brush be careful of the rubber boot of the slider pins. Nothing will happen if you strip everything first.Simply keep in mind where each piece is going with the # engraved in the casting as position reference.

@felixcarballo7532 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video , 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Ml4470 7 ай бұрын

Dan, What are the little clips that attach to the pads? In having issues trying to install the pads with them on. I noticed in this video yours were not installed on the pads you replaced. Are they necessary? Great video. Thanks.

@jessehernandez2796 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video!!!!

@JasperJokerII 3 ай бұрын

There are two shims for each pad in the front. The rubberized coating do not go against each other

@fisherbrown903 7 ай бұрын

i dont c u press the piston inside in the video is ok leave the master cylinder close?. open the brake valve will it b better 1/4 turn? will air go inside?

@dougholdt9130 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Couple questions: how do you know if the rotor needs to be replaced vs having it “turned”? And do you need to “turned” it every time if the rotor doesn’t need to be replaced?

@47plymouth 2 ай бұрын

The size of the front pads is tied to the trim level. I think XLE, Limited and Platinum have the larger pads/rotors. The LE has the smaller pads/rotors.

@drbrono 7 ай бұрын

Doesn't the Rav4 also have the anti-squeal shims?

@joelgarcia5362 10 ай бұрын

Exelent

@thinhnguyen9929 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video. I have a question that it is necessary to change both pads and rotors together? Or brake pads only?

@DantheFixitMan 2 ай бұрын

It depends on the wear or surface of the rotors. You can just replace the pads if you prefer.

@greggkorslin793 2 ай бұрын

Great video...but could you please help me out? I need to know if there is any difference if the rav4 is hybrid...thanks

@DantheFixitMan 2 ай бұрын

I’m not sure as I haven’t done any work on a hybrid Rav4 yet, but if the parts are the same, then it would probably be the same process for a hybrid. You can verify that with an auto parts store or the parts finder for Amazon. Best of luck to you. -Dan

@plumski86 Ай бұрын

If you haven't found your answer yet, contact Toyota dealership/parts.

@lagoonrd4173 Ай бұрын

Tanya Harding 😂😂 spit my drink out 😂

@RastaMan3000 3 ай бұрын

hello do you have to bleed your brakes after changing rotors and pads? Especially when changing all 4 ?

@DantheFixitMan 3 ай бұрын

No, not unless you opened the bleeder screw or did anything to possibly introduce air into the hydraulic system.

@captjaneway3 6 ай бұрын

The pads are supposed to have spacer clips that mount to the top and bottom of the pad and lay flat against the front of the rotor to keep the pads properly spaced.

@agustinherrera5600 7 ай бұрын

Whats that thing you are using to clean inside where the pins go?

@DantheFixitMan 7 ай бұрын

www.amazon.com/ABN-Auto-Wire-Brush-38-Piece/dp/B076F98493/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=brush+kit+for+cleaning+calipers&qid=1698470938&sr=8-15

@igoris992 11 ай бұрын

Do you always need to change the hardware?

@DantheFixitMan 11 ай бұрын

Most manufacturers recommend replacing them everytime you change the brakes. I usually change them if they come with the replacement pads. I didn't always change them back in the day, because most of the pads didn't come with them. Now that they do, I almost always change them. They do wear out and sometimes will get corroded and rough. The pads need to be able to move/slide freely as they wear down, and the nice new hardware allows them to do that without getting bound up in the bracket. Sometimes I will just clean them up and re install them if needed. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

@frankg6578 7 ай бұрын

The OEM shims are usually a much better fit and quality than aftermarket parts so use your judgement. If the original shims look good after you clean them up, reuse them.

@nguyenj775 10 ай бұрын

❤

@maisyray Жыл бұрын

Wow, White gloves

@mexicantransformer Ай бұрын

👍🏽👏🏽

@chrisp7729 Ай бұрын

Do not grease the slide clips. The grease will hold dirt preventing the pads from sliding properly. Those clips are stainless to prevent rust until the pads wear out. One of the most common mistakes DIYers make.