2010 Toyota RAV4 Rear Brakes and Rotor Replacement

In this episode of Gil's Skillz, I am replacing rear brakes and rotors on a 2010 Toyota RAV4. I hope this helps anyone that wants to save some money and try to do it yourself. :) Enjoy!!
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[@nknatewood8226]

Gil Skillz: My first time to watch this... today is Dec 29th, '18. My wife has a '07 RAV4 Ltd w/ 3-litre six engine. It, like all Toyotas we have owned over the years, has provided exceptional service; this vehicle possibly one of the _best_ owned. That said, all repairs, whether DIY or by professional mechanic, have included genuine OEM Toyota pieces/parts. That, usually, avoids difficulties like missing brake pad clips, etc, etc, etc. Keep that in mind when next you buy. Thanks for your time/effort in making this video. It was helpful/appreciated.

[@netogutmat9461]

To many comments from professional mechanics and I only ask myself if they know how to do it better than Gil. why watching this video I'm watching this video cose I want to learn how to do it myself. Tanks Gil for this valuable video...

[@PackerManForLife]

Best How-to video out there for this brake job. Great explanation and camera angles. Thank you

[@Hotdrboy88]

I know I am late, but i enjoyed your video. I am going to help my friend do this. I been working on cars for some time, and watching a video usually helps a lot. Specially if you have never worked on a particular car. Thanks Ricky A.

[@lordoflightmediachannel3241]

I use a drill and a wire brush to clean the corrosion. If I don't have a air tool then I use a breaker bar. You are one strong guy.

[@DoctorCreepy]

Great video I like that fact you use the angle where you can see behind the rotors.

[@colin3387]

Well watching this got me out of a bind! Thanks for the good video I was replacing a broken stud and this got me to where I needed to go. Again thanks!

[@chrisevans2278]

I just wanted to make sure how the rotor came off and this video was perfect. If you make anymore videos in the future telling the socket size would be helpful for some to know.

[@brooketaylor482]

Thanks Gill! Hoping to do this to my RAV4 this week.

[@brucecarter7936]

great video, one thing i would add is bleeding the brake fluid/replace brake fluid. Thanks Gil!!

[@rottenrottie1515]

Hi Bob...No brake grease,no cleaning and lubrication on brake caliper bracket sliding pins.How about torque the wheel lug nuts so the new rotors won't warp...think you should mention about pumping the brake peddle a few times before taking of to find out the peddle sink to the floor and can't stop...not trying to slam you,but alot of first time guys might get into trouble...

[@GilSkillz]

Hi ab slayer. Trust me, I do not take your feedback personally. The goal of my channel is to help DIY people and those that are on a tight budget save some money by doing these things themselves. As I am not a professional, I sincerely appreciate people such as yourself, that add helpful tips that will help everyone in the long run. I welcome any helpful feedback so long as it's respectful. These comments help me make more informative videos in the future. Thank you for watching!

[@lawadm1]

Adding to what an slayer said, what about the emergency brake adjustment with a rotor change? Or do you just pop the plug back in and it's good to go?

[@howtodoelectrical200]

ab slayer how bout you post a video helping people out dickhead

[@boomsuga]

Rotten rottie sloppy job on this

[@elisandrocarias6691]

Awesome video. I’m working on my RAV4 2010. Thanks a lot.

[@cliff1551]

Best method .ate back the adjuster off 👍👍

[@miasoculpa8490]

Thanks for offering your experience replacing pads etc. My experience is that Calipers that rusted can also have rust growing inside on piston and cylinder wall which causes sticking and uneven wear with eventually locking up with many symptoms bf that. Also hardware "Clips" are cheap enough to replace same time so they cause sticking and wear down new pads rotors. The work of pulling wheels and doing a brake job is enough to make it worth changing the hardware saving time and money in long run.

[@litesp]

One thing I would suggest is to pull the upper and lower pins from the brake pad bracket to clean and lube them before reinstalling. This ensures the pads do not stick to the rotors.

[@alanwilson7792]

Rather than seating the C-clamp inside the hollow of the caliper piston, you can use an old pad on top of the piston to squeeze it back flush.

[@chriskearney4629]

Awesome video man. Only thing I would change or at least add which could help out in future is in the beginning of viideo, just lay out the materials that you need. The rotors, brake pads, rubbing alcohol, etc. I know it isn't much but it definitely helps. I have a 2011 RAV4 that I I will be changing brakes and rotors on this weekend. Thanks again, I gave a like and a subscribe for you!

[@cameronproaudio]

You are supposed to retract the parking brake shoes before removing the rotor. If you don't you can damage the shoes and mounting hardware if they snag during rotor removal. That's what the rubber plug is for, so you can access the adjuster for retraction for rotor removal and then adjustment for installation. Also, for $10 you can buy rotor removal bolts that fit those threaded holes on the rotor that will pop the rotor right off using a wrench in seconds - no banging or lubricant required.

[@Lowkey_ID]

How do you retract the parking brake shoes?

[@tegangarwell6317]

Thanks! I will be doing this on the weekend and saving some $$$! 😀

[@davidlang80]

Thank you excellent and informative!!

[@GilSkillz]

You're very welcome!

[@timsmith4536]

Hey Bob, thanks for the very helpful video. I'm doing a complete brake job on my 2011 Toyota RAV4 today. My wife will think I'm even more amazing... I hope to use my impact driver and strong arm...: )

[@GilSkillz]

I'm glad I could help Tim! This is why I make videos! :) Subscribe please! :)

[@timsmith4536]

I already did!

[@GilSkillz]

Sweet! Thank you for your support of the channel. :)

[@Fang_Tiger]

This video is very helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@GilSkillz]

You are most welcome! :)

[@yuriboiblu]

love it! generally they call the rust inhibitor, cosmoline. after replacing the rotors, how was the ebrake? have you adjusted them? they are saying 7-10 clicks is a good baseline.

[@cameronproaudio]

A larger ratchet or a torque wrench makes getting the bolts off WAY easier. Also, you should ALWAYS use a torque wrench to tension the bolts to factory spec during reinstallation.

[@collinscoffeeclub]

I need brakes on my RAV4 2006 replaced and possibly the rotors. You have proven to be a great mechanic with integrity. If I didn't think that there was any doubt , I would try these myself and follow your exact instructions. Excellent teacher! Do you live in the eastern Atlanta area, or can you recommend a brake mechanic to get the job done RIGHT? I pray that you get you 500 subscribers soon.

[@matthewcacace6804]

Thanks for the detailed videos, this helped a lot before doing the brakes on my Rav4!

[@GilSkillz]

I'm glad I could help out brother! :) Thank you for watching!

[@shelbybrown777]

Great job

[@lifelivinginthedreams9104]

Great video

[@rewandamad9408]

great job.

[@GilSkillz]

Thank you! :)

[@yurioira5760]

love the banging Gil!

[@griddlegriddle1965]

I was told by a mechanic you should remove the brake fluid reservoir cap when replacing the pads and rotors.

[@frankcee4342]

Yep, and then replace it and check fluid level after brakes are in and before pumping the brakes to bring the pedal up!

[@paulsaxby7368]

I was hoping to see a detailed guide for the emergency brake (or parking brake as we English call it) They do need to be backed off by positiong the inspection hole over the internal thumbwheels and using a flat screwdriver to adjust the shoes before removing the top hat drum/disc assembly and using two 8mm thread bolts or set screws will draw off the drum/disc assembly without beating ten shades out of the disc! It maybe serviceable but not after that abuse! Overall, decent video but a few lessons to learn. Cheers.

[@fredrikkortsson5152]

Thanks for the great DIY vid! For sure this operation is no big deal, just need to keep my big beard out of the way as well as you did! :-) Best regards Fredrik in Sweden

[@karyndunn2917]

good morning what size sockets did you use to do the rear brakes on the Toyota Rav4

[@GilSkillz]

I apologize, I don't remember the exact socket size. I can tell you they are millimeter and NOT standard.

[@rowlet4972]

14mm and 17mm

[@bozscaggzz7475]

Tristands?

[@boogsamillionseller6258]

You forgot to remove the anti-rattle clips from old pads and put on new ones.

[@markfishman7990]

I over tied a rear sway bar bracket​ and broke the screw of rav4 Toyota 2005 driver side the upper screw i can't see the place even any idea ??

[@jimvola216]

Gil, love the video. How about the emergency brake? Is there anything to tighten or adjust? I have seen people say adjust the handle but that doesn't seem to make sense to me. Appreciate the help.

[@GilSkillz]

Nope. I just removed the rotor and replaced. Works just fine. :) Thank you for watching! :)

[@oswaldocollazo196]

@@GilSkillz BAD,BAD VIDEO !! YOU ARE MISLEADING YOUR VIEWERS.

[@joemorales9093]

Where the hell did u get 2 rotors & pads for 58 bucks??

[@GilSkillz]

Hey there! Thank you for watching! :) GOOD QUESTION! I purchased mine through ebay from a company called Detroit Axl. Please understand, this video was created before the pandemic, the supplier shortages, and the outrageous inflation we are seeing in the market today. With that being said, prices have gone up. I took the liberty of searching for front pads and rotors (including new clips) and found them for sale in the link below for $82.78. Still a reasonable price given the times, I hope this helps you out! :) www.ebay.com/itm/163059717395?fits=Year%3A2010%7CModel%3ARAV4%7CMake%3AToyota&hash=item25f71dd513:g:xa8AAOSwmy9cM8pZ

[@joemorales9093]

I got mine(1 rotor, pads all around & a caliper) from auto zone....rotor was 85....pads were free since under a year.....

[@waynesuk327]

Yes. Use an old brake pad to protect the cylinder. This guy needs to invest in a hammer!!! He also forgot to lube the caliper sliders, lube all clips and hub, and adjust the E brake. He must be smoki’n some good Canadian MJ. Eh?!?

[@GilSkillz]

Good tip! All Correct except the smoki’n some good Canadian MJ. LOL Can't afford that. LOL

[@imnew2nm324]

Wow, I have never seen anyone use and abuse tools like this. Seriously, beating the crap out of your old rotor with a claw hammer...a claw hammer? Really?

[@GilSkillz]

Hey, you choose your weapon, and I'll choose mine. Mine happened to be a claw hammer. LOL

[@dennisfinch3345]

A typical operation when loosening rusted parts from each other. The old rotors were discarded. No harm...no foul.

[@dennisfinch3345]

If your brakes are severely rusted, use some PB blaster on fasteners and other parts, let sit overnight. It helps with disassembly. You'll be replacing the friction surfaces so if the old parts get sprayed with lube, no issue.

[@Lowkey_ID]

Rubber mallets are 5 bucks at harbor freight.

[@edbard3766]

I just happen to have the correct screw use on the holes, much easier.

[@brucebreslaw2363]

CAR WASH NEED IT...

[@GilSkillz]

LOL I live on a dirt road. But I hear you! LOL

[@Tang0Fox1]

And a mask. That rust and dust is not good

[@paulmatejcek8936]

That's no way to treat a ratchet wrench! If you need to beat on it, or use a cheater, use a breaker bar!!

[@paulmatejcek8936]

And it's a great tutorial!