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Replacing your warped or worn brake discs on a Toyota is something that you can do yourself. Although most people think that it's something that you have to take to the shop for, with just a little bit of knowhow, and this step-by-step guide, you will be able to do it all yourself. First of all, there are a few things that you are going to need. You are, of course, going to need the new brake discs and a jack. You will also need your lug wrench and a Phillips head screwdriver. Last, but not least, you will need a C clamp, an open end ratchet, and a dead blow hammer. When you get all of that stuff, keep reading, and you will see just how easy it is to replace this yourself.

Getting To Work

The first step is, of course, to remove the brake caliper. To do this, you would go about it just like you were going to replace your brake pads. You do this by jacking up the car, talking off the tire, and then removing the caliper. After you get it off, you need to hang it out of the way with a cord of some kind. Never just let your calipers hang! If you wanted to, you could take the caliper off, but then you would have to unbolt the break line, and no one wants to do that. Thus, if you can just get it hanging out of your way, you will be fine. Now that it's out of your way you have to remove the thing that was holding your caliper. As you will see, removing that is just like removing the caliper. Simply take off the two bolts in the back, and it's is off! Be sure not to lose any of the bolts that you take off, because you are going to need those to reattach it later!

Now all you have to do is take off your brake discs. You can do this using the large Phillips head screwdriver that we talked about you needing. Depending on the model of your Toyota, you may have to take off one or more bolts to remove it. In some rare cases, your screws could be stripped. If they are, you may have to drill them out. Either way, when you get the screws out, you can simply slide that old brake disc right off the hub. Every now and again, you will notice that the old brake discs do not want to come off. If that is the case, you are going to want to use that dead blow hammer we talked about. This is going to loosen things up a bit. After a few hard hits, you will be able to take off that old break disc. When you take it off, you can take your new brake discs, which will be all nice and shiny, and place it back on. As always, the installation is just the reverse of how you removed everything. Just do not forget to replace the brake disc screw. If you do, then you are in for one heck of a ride when you go to stop!

Few Side Notes

If you have never changed your own brakes before, then you are going to notice that this is not a good job for you. After all, the whole first part of doing this involves the fact that you have changed your own brake pads. That does not mean that you cannot do it, it just means that it is going to make everything a bit harder. Also, be sure to shop around for a good price on a new brake disc. Some places will try to overcharge you for a Toyota Brake disc, and that is not something that you should have to put up with. After all, the whole point of changing it yourself is to save money.

Mantius Cazaubon is a successful author and publisher of Toyota Parts Buyers Guide A resource which includes information on Discount Auto Parts and Do It Yourself Auto Repair

Brake Parts Checked

Brakes play a vital role in your vehicle. A brake is a device used in slowing or stopping the motion of the car. The brakes also make the car start moving again. As a responsible car owner, it is a must that you know the brake parts, their functions and right time when to repair or replace it.

When the red brake lamp on the dash lights up, it implies it is time to check or repair your brakes. While driving, if you see the ABS or anti-lock dash indicator lighting, it means they want to be replaced.

A grinding sound or squealing coming from the wheel area implies a brake problem. Go check it or see a mechanic. Also, if the brake system feels different, (say, it has a softer brake pedal or it pulls to one side when stopping), they imply immediate replacement.

The master cylinder is considered the heart of your brake system. This is because it is located at the center of the system. It pumps brake fluid to the wheel cylinder or calipers whenever you push down on the brake pedal. The level of reserved fluids should be inspected every now and then. Make sure every after 40,000 km vehicle run, your brake fluid will be replaced.

The calipers (for disc brakes) and wheel cylinders (for drum brakes) converts the energy of the brake fluid that is pressurized into pressure. This is what makes the brakes operate. To maintain a good condition, periodically inspect if there are leaks around the rubber seals. If there is, do some repairs.

An electronically controlled system, the ABS detects problems, which some can be self repaired. Others will shut down the ABS system, which causes the ABS light on the dash to be illuminated.

A brake job or further inspection is needed if in case you want to know whether the linings of your brake pads and shoes needs to be replaced or not. This brake job must be done frequently to achieve vehicle quality performance.

Ask a technician to lubricate the cables and do some adjustment checking if you do not regularly use the parking brake. Corrosion is the potential problem in this instance.

If your car is a very high tech one, like a recent Benz model with refined Mercedes disc, its computer will record car problems that can help the technician in properly resolving the problem. In this case, you and the technician will not have a hard time inspecting what really went wrong.

About the Author

Dwyane Thomas is a part time cook and full-time auto-enthusiast. This 31-year old Civil and Environmental graduate is a consultant at one of the engineering firms in Pennsylvania.

What is the reasonable price range for this kind of brake job ?

I have 99 Toyota Camry. My son and his girl friend drove this car before the front left caliper malfunctioned. The shop guy said he needs to replace both front side rotors and pads as well as front left side caliper. What is the reasonable price range for this kind of job? Why the caliper failed?

Thanks,

J.J.

35 for each rotor, 40 for the brakes and another 50 for each caliper i wouldnt replace just one side do both so just say and even 200 in parts and another 200 labor it should cost more than 400 but some shops are crazy i would do it for 350 or less i own a mobile brake shop

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