Anyone know of a good HOW TO on TS for replacing the front brake pads

[ab]

I'm looking for a detailed guide for changing the front brake pads on a 05 V6 Tundra, I've never done it before. Can't seem to find anything. Does Lon's Garage still exist? Are the TSB's coming back? Thanks, Mike

[Salty_Dog]

Originally Posted by ab

I'm looking for a detailed guide for changing the front brake pads on a 05 V6 Tundra, I've never done it before. Can't seem to find anything. Does Lon's Garage still exist? Are the TSB's coming back? Thanks, Mike

Changing the pads is a simple five minute job per side, not counting jacking the truck up and removing the wheels.

First, siphon some brake fluid out of the master cylinder with a turkey baster until it is about 1/2 inch below the "fill line." Be careful not to remove too much fluid or your brake lines could get air in the them and that would be bad.

Then all you need to do is, remove the wire clips on the forward side of the caliper, then remove the two pins holding in the pads; you may need a punch and a small hammer to tap them out from behind, or grab the heads of the pins from the outside with a pair of needlenoses and gently twist them out.

Then, take a pair of pliers (channel locks are what I used), grab one of the "ears" of a pad and the outside of the caliper, and squeeze the pad back away from the rotor. Replace the pad with the new one, then do the squeeze thing with the opposite pad, and replace it.

Reinsert the Pins, and the wire clips and you are done. When you complete both sides, top up the master cylinder to the fill line with fresh fluid

I suggest you complete one side before taking the other side apart. That way, if you are not sure how something goes back together, you can alway look at the other side.

[MEvang]

If you wants some details and tips read though the write up here: How To: Early Tundra Brake Upgrade
You don't need to remove the calipers, just do as Cyberbilly has out lined.
Then don't forget to adjust the rear brakes. There are now details on this and removing the drums in this write up: Sticking Parking Brake Bellcranks
Good luck,
Mike

[RIjon]

Regardless of it being a new truck, It is good practice to NEVER push the fluid back up into the system/master cylinder. All the burnt, dirty, moisture ridden fluid is close to the calipers and should be evacuated.

When you are ready to collapse the piston into the caliper, take a piece of tubing that fits snug over the bleed screw and a soda bottle or a container like that.

Pour some brake fluid into the bottle (few inches) and put the tubing into the bottle so that the end is submerged in the fluid. Put the other end over the end of the bleed screw and crack the bleed screw open with your wrench (flare wrench to be specific).

When you push/collapse/screw the piston into thew caliper, the old fluid will evacuate out the tube into the bottle. Tighten the bleed screw. Repeat for all calipers when changing pads.

This is standard practice and will assure a well maintained and functioning brake system for years to come. It's very easy and if done correctly, will not allow air back into your system.

Hope this helps.
Jon

[ab]

Wow, you guys are great! I'll let you know how it goes on the work truck then I'll try the Sequoia. Thanks again, Mike.

[kanielb1]

AB

How many miles do you have on that 05? I am debating if I need to change mine or not. I have 41,000. Thanks!!

[ab]

Originally Posted by kanielb1

AB

How many miles do you have on that 05? I am debating if I need to change mine or not. I have 41,000. Thanks!!

39000 miles and almost worn to the squealers, just a small bit of the center groove on the pads still showing. This truck is driven 100% city. I think the driver drives it like it was stolen as his mpg is usually only 14-15 mpg with the 4.0L. I have an 06 DC 4X4 with 25000 miles and the front pads show very little wear.

[ab]

Originally Posted by RIjon

Regardless of it being a new truck, It is good practice to NEVER push the fluid back up into the system/master cylinder. All the burnt, dirty, moisture ridden fluid is close to the calipers and should be evacuated.

When you are ready to collapse the piston into the caliper, take a piece of tubing that fits snug over the bleed screw and a soda bottle or a container like that.

Pour some brake fluid into the bottle (few inches) and put the tubing into the bottle so that the end is submerged in the fluid. Put the other end over the end of the bleed screw and crack the bleed screw open with your wrench (flare wrench to be specific).

When you push/collapse/screw the piston into thew caliper, the old fluid will evacuate out the tube into the bottle. Tighten the bleed screw. Repeat for all calipers when changing pads.

This is standard practice and will assure a well maintained and functioning brake system for years to come. It's very easy and if done correctly, will not allow air back into your system.

Hope this helps.
Jon

Well I can say you are very right. I did the brake job today and it was easy. Thanks to all you that helped with advise. I must admit that I didn't follow the above advise and upon completion there was a layer of dirty fluid in the bottom of the resevoir. At this point I flushed the dirty fluid out of the system by repeatedly bleeding each front brake (with wifies help ) until the fluid ran clear. I mistakenly thought that since the truck is only 3 years old I could skip this step but clearly that is a bad idea.

Again many thanks to all that helped .

By the way does anyone know where the minimum thickness is stamped on the rotor ( Chiltons manual states this but I coudn't find it anywhere - on the rotor or in the book. They measured 28mm).

Thanks, Mike.

[hillole']

Will Cyberbilly's advice also work on '05 V8 4x4 Double Cab? It looks to me like it will, but thought I would ask before jumping into it.

Hillole'

[Salty_Dog]

Originally Posted by hillole'

Will Cyberbilly's advice also work on '05 V8 4x4 Double Cab? It looks to me like it will, but thought I would ask before jumping into it.

Hillole'

I've never worked on a D-cab, but I suspect it is similar.

[hillole']

Did the brake pads today on my '05 Double Cab 4x4. It was just as you described. Thanks!