I'm crap it's raining Ihave no clue how to but i have purchaced a set of front pads removed the wheels and am now stuck as to what to do next,
short of get someone to do it for me. not put of by the weather or lack of knowlage thought might find somone who knows or instructions on this site?

Andy.

- (#10207) Andyacenovice, 18 Apr 04 04:03

Undo the bolt at the bottom of the caliper, it is on the inside 12 or 14mm depends on which caliper. The caliper can then be eased up on through 120 degrees or so, there is a hole in the knuckle joint that lets you put the bolt you just removed in to, that holds the caliper out of the way. Some pads have cross over springs, watch out they may try to attack you!
Pads simply twist out and new ones in. The piston(s) on the caliper needs to be pushed slowly back into the caliper to allow for the new thickness of pad, watch out the filler point does not over flow!
Don't forget the various shims and springs and it's caliper down bolt in. Pump the brake to get the piston in the correct position and you are done.
Allways use a good jack or axle stand the Toyota one is useless.
If you have any concerns about the above don't do it your life may depend on it!

- (#10207) Clive (Bristol), 18 Apr 04 06:31

You could also find some help by clicking on the link at the top of this page to "Return to the Home Page" and following the link on the left to "Tasks" and then clicking on "How To Change Front Brake Pads".

It includes pictures and a description.

- (#10207) Mark, 18 Apr 04 07:46