5th Gen 4Runner Brakes - Rear Pads and Rotor Replacement - PowerStop Extreme Z36

In this video we replace the rear pads and rotors on our 5th Gen 4Runner to performance brake pads and rotors by PowerStop. You can follow this video to install oem or stock pads and rotors as well. The install is very easy and can be done in an afternoon.
We purchased the full kit which covers the front and back but they can be purchased separately. See links below for different options
Powerstop Extreme Back kit: amzn.to/4aFtw6h
Powerstop Extreme Front & Back kit: amzn.to/4aFtsU5
Powerstop Extreme Front kit: : amzn.to/3xGROhG
Part Numbers:
Front & Back: K5874-36
Front: K5873-36
Back: K5875-36
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[@thill9k]

Awesome work man. Straight to the point clear and consice . Thank you and all the best!

[@jollytime0811]

Just finished rear brakes and rotors thanks to this video! Everything was straightforward. I did opt to use the Toyota pink grease (lithium soap base glycol grease) on the caliper slide pins, as that's what is called for in the service manual. I've heard stories of people having bad experiences w/ their calipers binding up using the wrong grease on those slide pins.

[@T4Rgarage]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing

[@WildFireCIC]

Great video no fluff, easy to follow THANK YOU! keep it up!

[@aaronwardsemail]

Thank you for this - Got mine taken care this weekend.

[@Meltedwhisky]

Thanks for the tip on the brake adjustment, that helped.

[@TEQLC]

Awesome! Looking forward to more videos! 😎

[@dougbach7105]

Dude, that was an awesome instructional video!!! Thank you!

[@ronalds2080]

Appreciate this video, I'm going to do the rear pads and rotors on the rear tomorrow .

[@sergio23988]

Thanks bro explaining everything

[@jimbernard8964]

Really nice job on this vid. Thanks!

[@dougfunk01]

7:00 is exactly what i needed to see, thanks!

[@yamata45]

Anytime Brakekleen is used on screen, a sound effect should accompany it. It would make Eric O very happy! Thanks for such great vidoes!

[@clownfish7776]

incredible job, very well explained throughout the video, very helpful. I think you are missing a couple of digits on the number of subscribers. Appreciate your hard work!

[@pricem36]

Solid tutorial. Just put some basic Duralast rotors and brakes on. I r down them before but always good to visit a quick how to. Thanks!

[@alanberding]

Thank you! I just installed front and rear brakes and drums! You saved me $400!

[@jatollar]

Thank you

[@silverrunner8687]

Great video, so detailed! Im planning to do this tomorrow, just finished gathering all the parts. for the rears do both rear wheels need to be off the ground, I know probably ideal but could I do one rear wheel at a time and still be able to spin the rotor to align for parking brake adjustment?

[@joeythedime1838]

Thanks for finishing up the job. Is the improvement noticeable? Also, please let us know if these pads create more or less brake dust compared to the OEM.

[@T4Rgarage]

Thanks, will do. So far the improvement is noticeable, but I’ll report back once they break in. I’ve read they create less dust but we’ll see about that as well

[@rafaelecoutinho416]

Thank you for the video, why did you buy that brand instead of genuine parts?

[@horandestudios]

Thanks man!... HOw can I Adjust the parking brake? Mine seems to not hold the weight when on a hard angle.

[@T4Rgarage]

No worries! Adjust it as shown in the video by turning the wheel with a flathead screwdriver. If you loosened it you need to tighten it back up. Tighten it until you cannot move the drum then back out a bit

[@matthewbarton3611]

Great video. For the parking brake assembly, did you do this job with the parking brake engaged or no? I just want to make sure I don’t mess up the parking brake assembly when putting the rotors back on.

[@T4Rgarage]

You’ll need to have the parking brake disengaged throughout the job. You will not be able to remove the rotor if the parking brake is on. Make sure to block the front tires. Hope that helps, thanks

[@matthewbarton3611]

@@T4Rgarage awesome! Thanks so much. Keep up the great content!

[@jmjones1060]

Did you put the transmission in neutral as well? Or just make sure parking brake is disengaged. Thanks - good video@@T4Rgarage

[@T4Rgarage]

@@jmjones1060 Thank you! I had the vehicle in Park

[@haydenm315]

lmao.. just think about what you asked

[@lignas]

When do you recommend replacing the rear and front rotors with after market? I have 40K (on my 2020 TRD OFFOR 4runner) and the dealership already recommend to replaced my rear brakes.

[@dougfunk01]

That sounds right. The rears wear down about twice as fast as the fronts in these 4runners

[@cultclassicmotoring5636]

How are these holding up after 10mo? Any warping or unwanted characteristics developing? Planning to get a set myself.

[@T4Rgarage]

So far so good! No warping. Was just down in Utah and vehicle was likely over GVWR and brakes performed well

[@ryduran635]

Long term thoughts over OEM brakes and rotors?

[@T4Rgarage]

So far so good! No vibrations, warping, brakes really well. I have noticed that if I go through a water when off-roading the brakes make a strange humming/rubbing sound but this only lasts like 5 Minutes then they return to normal

[@fish7days]

Great vid, thanks. Why did you choose not to get their calipers also?

[@T4Rgarage]

I am hoping this is all I really need. If not, maybe I’ll try upgrading the calipers

[@ruchirsajwan]

What grease did you use on different parts? Could you please mention all tools and grease required? I’m doing my brakes and I’ve never done it before. Thanks

[@T4Rgarage]

I just used a generic brake grease, apart from that I think I mentioned all the tools. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions as you go

[@ruchirsajwan]

@@T4Rgarage thanks! are these ceramic brake pads? would you recommend these brakes if I’m not towing anything? For general use and occasional gravel off roading.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@ruchirsajwan They are fantastic, and I think they would be perfect for what you are doing. Yes they are ceramic

[@haydenm315]

You missed something when taking the rotor off. Mine was seized on the axle. Spray around the opening with penetrant. Then thread some small bolts through those threaded holes on the rotor evenly until it breaks it free.

[@T4Rgarage]

I was trying to create these videos as a 3 part series. I mentioned it in video 1 where I did the front brakes but you're right I probably should have mentioned it again in this video for those that are only doing rear brakes. Cheers

[@haydenm315]

@@T4Rgarage Also not sure if you have another video on flushing fluid. I was surprised to discover that the rear's flush out easily via a procedure which uses an onboard pump. Guessing it's part of the abs or traction control system, serving another purpose to push out old fluid. Not sure if the fronts can flush the same.

[@miguela10633]

What kind of jack stands do you use.?