How to Replace Front Brakes 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner

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This video shows you how to install front brake pads and rotors on your 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner. Brake pads wear out over time, much like tires, and need replacing, on average, every 50,000 miles, with variations depending on driving habits and environment. Brake rotors may also need to be replaced if they are warped or grooved. Often, it’s safer and more cost effective to replace pads and rotors at the same time. Squealing or grinding noises, or wheel vibration are all symptoms of worn brakes.

This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1996 Toyota 4Runner
1997 Toyota 4Runner
1998 Toyota 4Runner
1999 Toyota 4Runner
2000 Toyota 4Runner
2001 Toyota 4Runner
2002 Toyota 4Runner

Tools you will need:
• Pliers
• Anti-Seize Grease
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Wheel Chocks

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[FlorentinoRebuildingCo.]

I just replaced my front brake pads on my 4Runner watching your video.
Your vids showed me how to replace my rack and pinion on the same 4Runner back in October 2023. You have saved me alot of money, my truck runs great and I'm enjoying working on my vehicles again. YOU AND YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ARE

[Blue]

Awesome video. Changing out my girlfriends brakes for her and wanted a quick and easy video to touch up on a Toyota’s brake changes since I haven’t worked on one before. Great video. Thank you.

[dc]

I was also taught that while you're pushing back the pistons, you should open the brake fluid cap under the hood so there is enough space in that container for the fluid to go back into and there's no pressure. Is that right?

[TheRealThomasPaine]

Thanks, my T4R is from California, so it's super clean underneath, so hopefully I'll run into no problems typical of a New England Rustie.

[colbyquinn]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Very thorough

[clashofclansgamingletsplay]

Thanks a lot man. This video really helped a whole lot.

[JohnEboyee]

Where'd you get 76 lb ft for the lugs? I've only seen 83 for the 3rd gen alloys.

[riceburner]

Ewww! Dont like THAT set up. I'd lube everything except wire clips. And not heavy, just as a rust deterrent, ESPECIALLY in the rust belt. I've been lubing caliper bolts/lugs for decades & NEVER use impact wrench & always torque. U did an excellent job! By the way, I'm a Toyota lover. 👍

[yangxai]

Love your video.keep post more video. Thanks for sharing

[johnnyjohnathon]

my boy really put new brakes on a Toyota 4runner 😂😂😂