How to replace your Toyota brakes : Part 1 Disassembly

A Toyota master diagnostic technician explains how to replace your toyota brakes the right way like a professional would at a shop.

In this video series I will share all the tips and tricks for brakes that I have learned from over a decade of experience working with a Toyota dealership.

I'll cover complete brake disassembly including Calipers, pads and Rotors.

I will also show you how you can tell aftermarket pads and rotors from original in this series.

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If you have any questions comment below or email #thecarcarenut #fixyourowncar

[ferndog]

This gentleman knows that he talks about. Please consider, " buy him coffee, " by donating $4 for this $400 of education he puts out on this channel.

[southernberean]

You deserve technicians pay for these videos. They have saved me thousands

[NordicSnowhammer]

This is one of the most important channels I watch. Thanks for your knowledge!

[overnightpartsfromjapan]

Thanks for the tip about using a bolt to free the rotors - it saved me fro giving up after spending about half an hour trying to pry and bash the rotor loose. I watched at least 4 videos about Toyota brakes and you were the first one to mention the trick with the bolt.

[pv]

I’ve been following this channel since the early days when it first started. And I’m so happy for this individual and what he has accomplished. He’s so good that I knew he would tell me the bolt size to remove the rotor

[dozerman]

This is what I call a proper video. Showing the work performed as it is supposed to be done. Thank you for the hands on videos. I look forward to more of them. Great job

[TojiZenin]

You need to make more repair videos. They are really good.

[flyonbyya]

I was unaware of the The 8x1.25 trick.
I’m a pretty good parts changer…and that’s about it!
No matter how simple a job may seem…the Guidance and experience of a good mechanic should never be overlooked.
Great Vid !

I watch all of of these !

[kermitzforg]

This is pure gold...I've been doing brakes for years and you've got some good tips here and I can be confident that you have the correct info! One thing I've found on my 4Runner is that the bolt that holds the caliper also fits the rotor quick release hole. (at least I think that's the one I used...been a year ago). The Lord Bless you my friend!

[jasmoore]

Your 3 part series provides excellent information. Worth its weight in gold is the use of the manifold cover bolt to remove the rotors. Thanks for making this series.

[ChkThat]

Every time I watch you videos not only am I thankful for you sharing your knowledge, I’m thankful I don’t live in an area where rust is a common occurrence!

[Time]

Thanks, AMD for your video series on brakes. I chewed up two bolts trying to get the rotors off. I got a hardened M8 bolt from the hardware store and it will stay in my toolbox for the next brake job. Thanks for helping me save over $1000.00 at the dealer. It was very therapeutic working on my car for 4-hours.

[matthewcacace]

Looking forward to the rest of the series. I love the DIY videos, always a good reference when doing jobs like this. Thanks!

[evandromoreira]

I love your videos, Sir! My old Pontiac Vibe (the GM's Matrix twin brother) has been my school where I apply many of your teachings! And in those videos broken in 3 parts, now I get blessed 3 times more in the end! 😄
May the Lord bless you as well!
Cheers from the biggest salt/rust belt in North America: 🇨🇦

[decentgamer]

Was able to change my own sealed transmission oil cuz of your helpful tips without using scangauge.👍
Will be doing my brakes soon perfect timing you making this tutorial.😁

[Eramirez]

That bolt to take out the Rotors was genius. Thank you!!!!

[Jiggysaw]

Your aiming is EXCELLENT, I picked up a 2017 RX350 with 25k miles in May, the brakes are pretty much done at this point, fronts are 2mm and rears 4mm. My guess is the vehicle was mostly city driven in rush hour traffic. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the series. I have done brakes on my Camry and RAV4 previously and it is refreshing to see how the job is done the proper way. Thank you for taking the time to film these videos, I find all of your videos to be tremendously helpful.

[Mike_]

Such an underrated channel. Thank you for making all these videos!

[ctl]

Just replaced the front brakes and rotors on my daughter’s 2014 Camry. I tried to palm strike them and they didn’t budge. I went to get my sledge hammer to knock them off. Fortunately, I hit it one time (not super hard). I recalled you had this series. Sure enough, I took off that manifold bolt and use it. Rotors popped right off. Thanks again!

[johnormsby]

Good advice about topping up brake fluid reservoir 👍Makes complete sense that the fluid level will drop as pads wear bcoz fluid will be filling up the brske calliper !