Toyota 04465-33060 Front Disc Brake Pad Set

This procedure applies to both the front and rear disc brakes. Begin by removing the cap from the brake fluid reservoir. Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front or rear of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands, blocking the wheels at the opposite end. Remove the wheels and work on one brake assembly at a time, using the assembled brake for reference if necessary. Inspect the brake disc carefully; if machining is necessary, remove the disc to also take out the pads. Push the piston back into its bore to create space for the new brake pads, using a large C-clamp to accomplish this. As the piston is depressed, the fluid in the master cylinder will rise, so ensure it doesn't overflow and siphon off some fluid if needed. Follow the provided instructions to remove the two caliper mounting bolts for the actual pad replacement procedure, ensuring to stay in order and read the accompanying captions. When reinstalling the caliper, tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque. After completing the job, firmly depress the brake pedal a few times to bring the pads into contact with the disc, check the brake fluid level, adding some if necessary, and carefully check the operation of the brakes before placing the vehicle into normal service.

To push the piston back into its bore for brake pad replacement, you can use a tool like an AC-clamp. As the piston is depressed, the fluid in the master cylinder will rise, so it's essential to prevent overflow by siphoning off some fluid if necessary.