1996-2002 4Runner Full Brake Job | 3rd Gen | Pads Rotors Pins Clips | Step By Step

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OEM Toyota Part Numbers: (Retail price in parenthesis)
Front Brake Pad Kit: 04465-35240 ($119.38)
Front Shim Kit: 04945-04012 ($31.50)
Front Fitting Kit: 04947-60080 ($20.96)
Front Caliper Pins: 90080-24068 ($4.20 each - need 4)
Front Rotors: 43512-35210 ($95.50 each - need 2)
Front Rotor Clips: 90080-46209 ($2.49 each - need 2)
**Keep in mind these are OEM Toyota Dealer prices, and can be found for MUCH cheaper via searching part number on google and ebay. Or, if you are like me, and know people in the industry, you'll get these parts for roughly half of these prices**
This video is made with the Do-It-Yourselfer in mind, the guy/girl who wants to work on their vehicles at home. I am a California licensed and certified automotive technician, and these are some of the methods I use to install and remove various parts at home, including diagnostic testing to find these problematic areas.
Disclaimer: All demonstrations and theory are based solely on my experience and learned discipline as an automotive technician, and are to be used as educational purposes only. If you are unsure of, or in doubt of your abilities to perform such a task on your vehicle, seek a higher level of care threw an established auto repair or maintenance shop. Anthony Sardegna and all affiliates of DIYautotech Automotive Diagnosis and Repair are not liable for any damages caused by work performed by you or any else on your vehicle.
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[@HuckOutdoors]

Way to break it down for all of us that don't know what we're doing! Changing the brakes on my vehicles used to be a job I would with my pops for years.

[@DIYautotech]

There’s no better bonding than learning a skill from you pops! Passing down knowledge. Thanks for watching

[@marksinclair1173]

Thanks for the video! A very detailed and clear tutorial. I will be doing the pads and rotors on my 02 4Runner in the next few days and I will be using this video as a guide.

[@KarlAmboyuhhLovesCars]

Man…watching and hearing the way you work is like looking in a mirror. Always thought I was being too OCD with everything but looks like you validate my workflow! Only thing I’m hesitant on is anti-seize on the wheel lugs, but it’s usually a highly unlikely scenario that they just back out for no reason. But anyways, thank you so much for this well thought out and thorough walkthrough! Didn’t realize the slide pins would be so cheap, so went ahead and got those as well. Thanks again!

[@Mike_44]

Thank you fir this tutorial. My rig didn’t even have shims from the previous owner. I bought some OEM pads/shim kit, everything is great now!

[@MrRoseandrc]

I had multiple strokes heart and brain problems with remembering things that I have done Thank you for sharing with us I have brain issues Take care of your self and eat your vegetables

[@vaiker.]

Great job, answered all questions. Look no further than this video if you need to do your brakes.

[@ekin408]

Great video. Very detailed and without unnecessary banter. I look forward to more 4runner videos.

[@terebrate]

One of my rotors did NOT want to come off, so I sprayed some PB Blaster where it meets the hub. Gave it a few minutes to soak in and then the mallet broke it loose. Great video, thanks.

[@vestigialperson1165]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting this. I'm at 173+K miles on my 2000 4Runner. Just starting having the wear indicator squeal on the original front brake pads. Needless to say - I'll be going back with OEM parts.

[@EAUTODR]

Love the video , great tips ! I love the safety measures and clear explanations ! Thanks for sharing !

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Good stuff Tony!

[@Leadmeoutdoors]

Very informative video. You certainly have a knack for teaching. Keep up the great work!

[@DIYautotech]

Thanks man. Edited out about 2 hours of my jaw yacking!

[@cullumstirling]

Great job with the video man! I just wanted a quick recap before I start on my brake job.

[@mikenc1986]

Any videos on how to drill and get those brake line bracket bolts out? Broke both sides of mine today😂 zip tie atm is doing the job

[@supersymun]

Funny, just did mine last night…. For those in the rust belt a 10mm bolt is needed to pry off the rotors.

[@DIYautotech]

As long as you’re not reusing the rotor, yes! Or running a larger bolt and nut threw the caliper housing into the back of the rotor. I’ve never seen that NOT work.

[@tommeyer6033]

Index wheel with rotor? What? Excellent vid, thanks.

[@enk_10]

thanks really helpful

[@Jadem4]

Nice video, im not sure if I would have put anti seize on the lug threads, though..

[@Letstalkaboutsex1911]

Sooooo you don't have to bleed your brakes during this process???? OH WOW! Learn something new everyday!

[@peterpedroso3279]

What is the best way to bleed brakes 2000 4runner?

[@Gr8gazoo1]

Don’t you have to bleed your breaks after you do the pads?

[@doughyink8980]

Your need for an answer is likely long gone, but others may have the same question. If your brake lines remain closed so that air cannot enter the system, then you should not need to bleed the brakes. However, you should test your brakes to make sure they feel right. If the brakes feel spongey or react slowly, then bleeding the brakes may be necessary.

[@Jadem4]

No, only when replacing the caliper usually.