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1995-2002 Toyota 4Runner Front Brake Pad Replacement

If you are experiencing poor braking...

iFixit Library 1995-2002 Toyota 4Runner Moderate No estimate Guide 97031

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Guide overview

Before you begin

If you are experiencing poor braking performance or a noise when braking, then it may be time to replace the front brakes. Follow this video tutorial by YouTuber Steve Conant to complete the replacement yourself. Safety If this is your first time working on a vehicle read our safety tips before proceeding.

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Loosen all six lug nuts on the passenger side wheel before jacking up the vehicle .

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Use a floor jack to lift up the passenger side of the vehicle at the jacking point recommended by the manufacturer, right underneath the front suspension .

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Place jack stands next to the jacking point and another one as a safeguard back on the frame .

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Remove the wheel, exposing the brake caliper and rotor .

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Spray Liquid Wrench or WD-40 on the two 17mm bolts holding the brake caliper in place
These bolts are located behind the caliper .

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Use a torque wrench to break the 17mm bolts free, then switch to a socket wrench to remove them completely .

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Pop the clip that holds the hard brake line to the soft brake line out using a hammer and flathead screwdriver .

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Use bailing wire to hang the brake caliper out of the way, ensuring it is not hanging on the brake line .

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Remove the old rotor
If it is stuck, use a dead blow hammer to knock it loose .

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Install the new rotor and secure it in place using two lug nuts to align it correctly .

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Remove the pins holding the old brake pads in place and take out the old pads .

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Compress the calipers using a C-clamp and the old brake pads .

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Install the new brake pads and grease the new pins before sliding them into place .

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Reinstall the brake caliper and secure it with the two 17mm bolts .

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Reinstall the clip that holds the brake line in place.

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Remove the two lug nuts used to align the rotor and put the wheel back on .

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Tighten the lug nuts before lowering the vehicle back onto the ground .

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Once the vehicle is on the ground, further tighten the lug nuts to ensure they are secure .