2014-2019 Corolla Rear Brake Replacement

[@BetterToDIY]

I appreciate the fact that you addressed difficulties you had, so we can all have an easier time. The way you went step by step explaining everything thoroughly and thoughtfully is next level! Instant sub.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@justtryingtohelp874]

Outstanding video thank you for explaining everything. The difficulties you had made this video even better, because these are the same problems that I'm having! Thanks again

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Glad it’s helpful. Let me know how you finish up.

[@dr.thunder5014]

Thank you very much for this, I followed the steps and was able to change my rear brakes!

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Great to hear!! :-)

[@SirD31V1D]

An easier way to let the piston get pushed back is by opening the brake master cylinder under the hood and a brake spreader would be easier as well, you just have to use the old brake pad that you are about to replace. Brake replacement completed in both of my corollas 2018/2017. Thanks for the video!!!

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Yup that relieve some pressure.

[@lindabrown2833]

@@DIYLifeSkills You should ALWAYS ope master cyclinder Lid when doing brakes. In 2014 (within range of this video TITLE) the piston MUST be ROTATED as it is compressed, so NO USING the SPREADER with OLD PAD. Must Use tool tha ROTATES the piston as you compress it. There are Cheap cubes or expensive speciality tools that MUST BE USED WITH 2014.

[@tylerbeck3806]

Very nice job on this video! I've been working on cars for years and everything that needed to be said was done.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Wow. Thank you so much!

[@beansbrian1986]

I followed your video, but I got the pads backwards, or on the wrong side of the car. How do I figure out which side the pads go on?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@beansbrian1986 Yes it can get confusing. Did you take pictures or videos of what came out of left or right side of the car? If not follow my close up video slowly to see what goes where. Note that one brake pad has metal arm sticking out and one doesn’t. Also the shims are different so you have to ensure that proper ones go inside and outside. My video show clear close up so that you can match up your parts.

[@caesarchan7549]

This is a very indepth video much appreciated it. These rear caliper system on Corolla/matrix/vibe/prius /CT200h..etc are very finicky and it tends to be worn un evenly by bad design as the floating side of the caliper having too much play and too heavy (with the integrated parking break), with the high torsion brake cable (rigidity )tends to make the force distributions of the sliding mechanism become un even. I am actually looking for a video to show if there is a left and right marking of the caliper bracket, as i might got swapped and make it wear unevenly.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Since that car got totaled I can’t go look but check over the video closely and see if I can find the difference.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I just checked auto part stores and they don't sell the brake caliper brackets as Left and Right, which means they are identical. And by looking at various pictures at different angles, they look symmetrical so I would say Left and right are likely interchangeable. If you want to be sure of this, you can call a local Toyota dealer parts department and ask for part price like if you are going to buy it and then ask them if Left and Right are identical. If you do, come back and let me know what you find out. Thanks

[@caesarchan7549]

Thank you very much with your suggestions. I will also double check you pointed out on the video about pad support shims , pad notches has to be line up to the piston slots ...etc..I will see if I can take a picture of it with all the engrave codes on the brackets , also L or R marks if any. I have talked to dealer techs off the record they all say it is a design flaw and common for the tapered pad wear even if you do the complete brake lube yearly..

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@caesarchan7549 Wow that’s why these brake pads wear out quicker than usual

[@7spower998]

12:56 Rule of thumb. If a torque wrench isn't available, finger-tighten the lug nuts. Then, using a socket wrench and extension bar, tighten the lug nuts 1/4-1/2 turn.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@7spower998 thanks for the suggestion

[@7spower998]

@@DIYLifeSkills You're welcome. Great how tos video.

[@wakesurfchicago]

Great video. Helped me a ton. Subscribed🤙🏽

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@wakesurfchicago Thanks!!

[@siward44]

At 8:09 the same size shims were mistakenly installed on both sides? Does that mean that the shims are different sizes?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Two shims are slightly different. One goes inside and one goes outside. So when you remove them, keep track of which one came out of inside or outside. That way you can either reuse the old ones or replace with matching shape. Watch the part of the video closely starting from when I remove the shims and how I compare the two. The problem is they look so identical but they are not 100% same and you must use correct shim

[@godlyitem]

does the 2016 LE use brake pad discs??

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I think some LEs have front disc brake and rear drum brake. It’s best to call the auto part store and provide the VIN number and they’ll be able to tell you if you need disc pads or drum shoes for the rear brake. You should also be able to see the big round drum brake housing or disc pads on rear. Let me know what you find out.

[@manuelramos4608]

How come my caliper piston wont compress all the way in? & my new brake pads don’t fit

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Sounds like caliper piston is stuck. Take a look at this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6Qf6Rpg92dgcksi=92YcrzInjsNBO2Vf

[@DIYLifeSkills]

The piston must be able to slide in and out (with some force of course) and two slider pin bolts must be greased as well.

[@cyhassinger8654]

We’re is your blue medium strength thread locker for the caliper bracket bolts!

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Good idea. Sometimes I used it and sometime I forget.

[@TypicalAsian517]

Hi, What type of grease did you use on the caliper guide pins? Thanks.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Auto parts store have brake caliper grease. Use that vs. some generic grease to withstand the extreme temperatures.

[@TypicalAsian517]

@@DIYLifeSkills would silicone grease be good to use? I’ve seen people using it on the KZbin.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@TypicalAsian517 Modern car brakes last nearly 100K miles, I would do it properly to avoid caliper pin getting stuck later. Use the caliper pin grease as they are specifically built to last through harsh brake conditions. It’s only few bucks.

[@ivanotento9820]

So, 2019 Corolla back brakes are rotors and not drum Correct?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I think some cheaper model could be drums and not disc rotors. You can remove the tire to confirm. Also, if you call the auto part store or dealer and give your VIN, they also tell you for sure.

[@LuisRodriguez-gt2ef]

there is a website that said every model S came with rear break while the LE L LE ECO has drum mine its a 06 S with wheel cap 16inch with drum i dont get it

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Yeah I thought all S model came with disc brakes on all 4 wheel. Double check your VIN to make sure it’s S model.

[@LuisRodriguez-gt2ef]

@@DIYLifeSkills its s the S model 2016 same as your son car inside and outside same color its same car but mine has 16inch wheel cap and i know the LE model the shifter its different and it dont have the paddle shifter and the sport switch but mine came the paddle shifter and the sport switch next to the traction control switch with 7 Speed manual when you move the shifter to manual position but ill check the vin

[@papabits5721]

The ridge on the rotor edge stops you from getting a proper thickness reading, calipers with anvil ends for proper readings.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Makes total sense. Thanks.

[@fengz-x7z]

I own a 2018 Corolla LE, the rear brakes are drum brakes. Why are yours disc brakes?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I think it's because the more expensive "S" model came with rear disc brakes.

[@mrcrowleyoz]

The owner’s manual states to torque lug nuts at 76 ft lbs.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Ahh thank you for that.

[@mrcrowleyoz]

@@DIYLifeSkills over-tighting will damage the thread and you will need new nuts or bolts if they don’t seize

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@mrcrowleyoz Yup for sure.

[@manuelbanda2798]

Where your get the. New caliper.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I got it from Autozone

[@manuelbanda2798]

Thanks

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@manuelbanda2798 When I got the calipers initially, the left and right side calipers came with different bolt sizes so check it carefully.

[@prestooooo]

Isn’t wheel torque like 80ft lbs

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Yeah you are right. It’s about 76 for Corolla.

[@sawkpawn4071]

Was looking for this comment.. 😅

[@hienngo9371]

C-clamp will destroy the rear caliper. Rent a brake tool at a car part store. It takes twisting motions to push the rear caliper in.

[@ODBGurl-l9e]

Great video ! Unsolicted advice... have your son retract the piston next time...maybe he will be more careful when he gets something out of the car and press the brake again :-)

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@ODBGurl-l9e For sure… :-)

[@Dabz2084]

When you reset the rear pistons, do not remove the calipers from the mount. From its original position, you can easily reset the piston using your compression tool, then use a leveraging tool (wrench or vice grip pliers) to turn the lever and reset it. Removing the caliper and trying to reset the piston by hand will be very hard and time-consuming.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Sounds good, but I can't visualize it. How do you get the tool inserted in to push and rotate the piston without removing the caliper? However, I can see if you just remove the top caliper bolt and leave the bottom one intact, so that you can flip down the caliper to insert the tool, then I can see having access. Can you clarify? If that is possible, I would like to try as I have another Corolla brake work waiting for me. :-)

[@thembinkosibulose4488]

With the front ones it works perfectly, with the rear ones the plunger/caliper piston must be rotated using a tool due to incorporated handbrake mechanism.

[@Contreras-z4e]

Grease the pins too

[@DIYLifeSkills]

For sure...they were done at 14:58 in video. :-)