How to Replace Front Pads & Rotors (a VERY detailed DIY tutorial) featuring a 2008 Toyota Tundra

In this annoyingly comprehensive lengthy Brake pad & Rotor replacement, I walk you through a complete brake job on one side (the driver's side) of this 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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Special tools that I used:
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*I know that I used more than these for tools, but I had a feeling these are what folks would be most ask-y about. :)
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[@ayussuf]

If every tech was like you, I wouldn't mind taking my cars to the dealer... unfortunately they are not... Great video!

[@FayeHadley]

I appreciate that so much, thank you!!!

[@bnighter]

Two tongue clicks. He he.

[@mrjivester]

It really sucks that not all techs are like Faye, she rocks.

[@rjackson2569]

Over twenty years of being an auto technician, over 20 years as an automotive instructor this is one of the best brake videos that I have ever seen. But Faye don't forget safety glasses (your a role model now) Thanks

[@christurner521]

you're...

[@jgrm4443]

@@christurner521 Allow me to finish your sentence: "r. jackson, you're an a$$".

[@jimjones6106]

@@christurner521 you're a nob 😂

[@chrislull670]

Must be a union worker

[@katiemacknight4894]

As a woman who is learning and about to replace my brakes and rotors for the first time on a new-to-me 2012 Tundra (have done some work on a previous ‘02 Tacoma, but never brakes) I feel like I struck gold finding your video! Thanks for the detail and the inspiration of seeing someone like me doing the work! Can’t express how cool this is and how much more excited I am now to take this on!

[@markb3146]

I have never in my days seen such an animated and interesting vid on changing brakes..... keep up the great work, the subs will come.....

[@weazleman36]

I chuck my Tacoma brake pad pins in my electric drill and use either cleaner and scotch brite or fine sand paper to get them nice and shiny. Then lube them as well. I enjoy knowing thought that I’m not the only OC mech. I work on commercial aircraft (28 years) and tell people all the time that you want your mechs to be OC. Thanks for all your videos. I do all my own vehicle maintenance and even though I’ve done most of the things I see you do on your channel I still learn things every time. Thomson Twins (You Take me Up )“ I know what it means to work hard on machines. It’s a labor of love so please don’t ask me why”.

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

"You can learn a lot by just paying attention" -Faye 2020

[@FayeHadley]

:) Inspired by Smokey Yunick! ;)

[@RANGUIDRY]

@@FayeHadley Wow Faye. You really are a motor head dropping Smokey's name like that. You're the best.

[@emotionz3]

I watched this with my kids to explain to them the brake job I was doing on my Focus and they were super into it, especially my daughter at the end with the chicks!

[@FayeHadley]

Awesome!! Thank you!!:))

[@heavylead1961]

why couldn't i have found this video 2 days ago when i did the brakes on my 2012 tundra! very well thought out video! thank you!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

[@tylermurphy2412]

ive learned so much. ill never look at a brake job the same way again, you're awesome!!!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!

[@tumaces.8771]

Just love your energy. It’s an absolute delight listening to your commentary as you zip thru your video. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@scubbarookie]

Thank you Faye. This was a very well paced video that teaches the very fine details of this procedure. Always nice that people still take time to show us these things. Happy Holidays!

[@LC-gc1mt]

Very detailed, precise video's. Not only easy to follow your step by step instructions, but you make them fun to watch. Very talented lady. Thanks Faye.

[@pdheffler6944]

I kind of already knew how to do this from other videos but I was drawn in by the energy and style and it can't hurt to get another version of it...great job, always nice to see someone enjoying their work and passing the wisdom along

[@The3Dflyguy]

I love that in all your videos you always have a smile on your face and love your laugh as well, Keep up the good work .

[@MyJdray]

Great video, I love how you break it down simply. I've been a mechanic for years and will deffinatly refer your videos to people that need insight to this job! Kudos hun!

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

As an auto enthusiast, I can easily tell you are a true professional...You give Life to AGG...Thank You for being so entertaining and instructional at the same time...

[@garyng5662]

Wow. Subbed. Legit best work I’ve seen on KZbin. I’ve done a lot of diy brake jobs over the years but none of them at this level. Thanks for sharing. I’m stepping up my game.

[@andysingley7416]

I do a lot of DiY and this was probably the most comprehensive and easy to watch video I've seen. Keep up the good work!

[@fjp1766]

Doing these videos (filming and editing) takes so much of your free time. Thank you for investing your time like that. Very altruistic of you; very much appreciated.

[@scflooring8658]

Your the best Faye I could watch you work on cars all day! I just love your energy!!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@C-M-E]

Gearing up for spring maintenance (Fort Worthian here, that's like late February with this year being the oddball out) and this had absolutely everything I've read in the manuals for specs, not to mention it was a helluva lot more entertaining. 👍Plotting out new brakes soon and needed the refresher! If the weather holds, I'll be sliding under for the radiator and the ATF drain this weekend. Loved the brake bleed vid I watched right before this one. Way to earn a sub!

[@jsddf8455]

Faye, this was a great tutorial and I will be using this method to do my next break pad change. I am 52 and just getting into DIY automotive repairs. Your videos are very informative and easy to understand and follow. Thank you so much for all the effort you go through to make these videos

[@danielgeng2306]

Excellent tutorial, you’re very well spoken and you have a great sense of humor, the last thing I need to watch is a brake tutorial (I have one or two under my belt) but I watched and enjoyed yours. Keep the videos coming!

[@mooses6]

thanks Faye! I'm back again rewatching this entire video tutorial once more as a refresher, after doing my brake pads using this video years before, for putting another new set of front brake pads on today! as always, you are flawless and make learnning automotive tasks a breeze with your lovely smile and detailed yet simple apporach in explaining.

[@jasonfranz1255]

This is the first of your videos I have seen, and I am blown away by the level of detail and explanation you provide! Subscribed. Keep up the good work...we need more teachers like you in this world!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@kevin_nagle]

@14:44 PRO TIP: For those of us in the NorthEast that find the rotors seized to the hub flange, there's two threaded bolt holes (Faye runs her finger right past one of them). Check the new rotor for the same threaded hole to match up the proper metric bolt. You can run an 8mm metric bolt into the threaded hole to press the rotor from the hub flange (bolt can be found under the hood holding down the airbox and other items, or just source the correct bolt from a hardware store). Just wanted to add this tip for anyone in the NE or the salt belt because you can spend all day pounding on the rotor and still have zero luck. Also an air hammer around the areas Faye pointed out works wonders as well. Great content, im subbing right now 🤘🏼😁🤘🏼

[@FayeHadley]

Oh, shoot, did I not mention that in this video?!? 😵‍💫 Ahhh I swear I did!!! Haha too many videos, my miskate, thank you for mentioning this!!!!

[@Joeshmofoshoyo]

Rust is so evil, I had to get rid of my 2007 Tundra regular cab short bed 4x4, only 80k miles, because frame rot took over. Mechanically it was perfect but East Coast rust is the worst.

[@boris9331]

@@FayeHadley Also on some cars where the rotors are siezed on and there's no provision for pulling/pushing via a bolt hole, see if there is some metal surface like on the hub carrier you can use, put a bolt and nut between the back of rotor and hub carrier then use your bolt/nut as a pusher tool

[@manueldriggs7099]

Faye, you are intense and extremely focused. I love your attention to detail. You are also extremely organized and methodical. You are as eloquent as any College Professor I ever had in college. I really enjoyed and learned a lot from you. YOU GO GIRL!!!

[@frankberger475]

I appreciate the clear detail of your thorough step by step process with tips to make it easier. I have the info and confidence to do this job when it’s time to do so. Thanks!

[@vmdsb]

I was once again dazzled by your grace, sympathy, generosity and simultaneously with the detail, professionalism and superior technique shown. Thanks Faye, (v.manuel, in Portugal)😲

[@michaelblodgett4704]

Great video Faye! I've done brake pads a few times before, but after watching your VERY detailed video I'll being doing a much better job of it in the future. Thanks. Please keep making these videos. They're awesome. 💙

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@joemerrill320]

first timer to your channel. You're awesome! I appreciate you teaching me the brakes on my Tundra. I will be checking with you for other maintenance fix its. Thank you much, Ms. Faye

[@tallgirlmodel]

Okay, so I have only watched four and a half minutes but learned so much about brakes, hydraulics, fluid levels indicating pad wear and more... your great Faye! Please keep doing these :) Joy ( Going to watch the rest now )

[@benj8682]

Great Video! The tidbit on how you can tell the level of brake wear by just checking fluid level is priceless. I also didn't know my Tundra had a brake level sensor giving an idiot light when pads are needed. Thank YOU!!! I'm a subscriber now.

[@andersonj1each26]

Most thorough brake job I’ve seen yet! Your awesome thanks this will help definitely

[@canjay4033]

I always feel like Faye is what would've happened had Phoebe from friends become a car mechanic 😆 and I mean that in the most loving way possible.. very caring, funny, passionate towards what she does and of course goofy from time to time 😅. Just a joy to watch. Keep up the good work!!!

[@johnkenneally4662]

Very detailed demonstration. I have a 2010 Tundra and will try doing the front brakes when the time comes. Thanks for the very professional and entertaining brake tutorial. I subscribed to your channel too.

[@susana301301]

OMG, talent and beauty in one package! You're great as a mechanic...I bet people are always asking you if you're already spoken for. I saw the scars, you have been through a lot in life already.

[@arrosconpollo1]

This video on brakes was amazing! I have ADHD and I was able to watch this from beginning to end! I learned a lot! You have a gift! Cute chickens btw. New sub!

[@erich9244]

Thanks again Faye for your awesome video..I wish I had seen this in 1990 when I started wrenching on cars, you would have been a breathe of fresh air to say the least in all the garages I worked in. Thanks all the same for inspiring those younger wrench turners in the crowd!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!!

[@hawong00168]

Great video Faye! Watched with my daughter and we enjoyed it. Good learnings and tips. Keep up the great job! Thank you.

[@danigrumbles520]

Thanks for the video! First time doing brakes by myself! I've done a few other small projects on my own but recently did the valve cover gasket with my dad and he thinks I can handle brakes. Videos like this give me the confidence as well!!

[@deebee3901]

Well done Faye. I'm really starting to like your videos. You cover the little things no one else does. Keep up the good work!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!

[@scflooring8658]

Thank you Faye for taking the time to make these very informational videos! You really know your Toyota’s and as a fellow 08 tundra owner I enjoy doing my own repairs I’m going to attempt the timing belt this weekend so wish me luck!! It has 100k on it so it’s due. I looked for a video of yours on tundra timing belt but didn’t find one maybe you will do one someday and can point out all the things I messed up on lol! Thanks again and keep the videos coming it gives us DIYers some confidence to tackle our own repairs!

[@FayeHadley]

I'd love to do one!!! That's one of my fave jobs! I usually have to get those jobs done in a timely fashion, so not sure when, but I totally plan to someday!!

[@scflooring8658]

I have an idea...you should do a video on my truck and show me how to do it ill pay for your travel...lol

[@ginnai]

Thanks for the video Faye! Great reference video. I tend to clean and lube any rubber boots, since they don't get much love and dirty boots turn into torn boots. A soapy rag on the caliper piston boots and silicone paste keeps everybody healthy. Same for the slide pins, that grease gets lots of heat... stuck calipers is less fun than ongoing maintenance.

[@steveneumeyer681]

Wow I'm liking these trippy new graphics. Stoked to see a brake video!

[@nellayema2455]

Great information in this video. The tip about marking the torqued bolts is a great idea. I used to work on the iRobot Powered wheelchair. That wheelchair is a class 3 medical device that can actually climb and descend stairs, so strict adherence to the torque specs is critical to prevent failure and user injury. One time I did actually lose sleep because I could not remember whether or not I had torqued the main bolts that fasten the seat arms to the power base. Fortunately the customer is an engineer, gear head and has good mobility and torque wrenches, so early the next day I called him and asked him to verify that they were torqued. They were, thankfully, but putting a discreet mark on them and checking before I left would have saved me some sleep.

[@nicholasphillips5406]

That was a great video. Just did this job with rebuilding the calipers as well on my 2010 tundra. I watched at least 20 vids and found yours AFTER I was done. Which is a shame cause you’re was definitely the best. I realized I WAYYYY over lubricated everything and definitely bent the backing plate cause I head a God awful scraping as I drive smh. PLEASE make more tundra vids!!

[@darrinhayden7228]

Excellent video, keep up the good work. The world needs more people like you!

[@tchischillie]

Hands down one of the best auto tutorials I have seen!

[@howardpike6415]

Very clear presentation, great camera work (& mechanic work). Good extra tips like taking the photo and red dotting once torqued. Love all perfectionist mechanic. Quetions:

[@jamesholley1189]

Very professional brake service, thank you for sharing your expert knowledge, and useful automotive tips!

[@woodyvanderbilt8036]

GREAT DYI VIDEO! The video, audio and content are all superb!!!

[@scottpatrick1115]

Ran across your channel after buying a 2013 Tundra and looking for some routine maintenance tutorials. By FAR my favorite mechanic on KZbin. You rock Faye!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you, Scott!!!!🙂

[@wingrider687]

Wow, I learned alot and it gives me confidence to do my own Tundra brakes. You give great tips on cleaning and prep as well... new subscriber!

[@zackwinn3693]

Keep it up, love watching your videos. I always learn something!

[@apcook34]

Just found this video recently because i am changing the brakes on my wife's Tundra. Great, thorough video... helped A TON. Thank you so much. Just a side note, being around the Great Lakes, those pins took hours to get out!

[@vvogt4252]

Fantastic Video! Very detailed info. If I lived near your shop I would bring my Toyota in when I need brake work.

[@Gowaduv]

These are awesome videos, Faye! I had to learn how to wrench on my 2002 Mitsu by using the shop manual (first car that I did major work on and it was v confusing). There are videos about Audi maint but they're usually from shadetree mechanics and I can tell corners are being cut. How I wish those pads just slid out of the calipers like these do. These videos are so well done that I'm 100% ready to do my pad/rotor swap and I'm 90% sure I won't mess up my transmission fluid change haha. Thanks!

[@Amp661]

You freaking rock, Faye! You make the job look so easy, and you cheerful approach is inspiring! Thank you!

[@FayeHadley]

Awww ☺️ Well it was enjoyable, I love doing this kind of work!! Thank you so much!

[@EV-ko9tj]

Great video!! Because of you making this very detailed video, I was able to point out to the mechanic, as of why my brakes were squeaking, and his lack of professionalism. He forgot to replace both sets of springs on the caliper, for both front brakes. You saved me alot of money, and stress, by going over every detail. Thank you, and keep up the great work.

[@jamesbairrington7181]

That was very informative. Thank you for making this video. Very detailed, step by step instructions as well as informing on the need to lube.

[@margaretmigrainer4845]

Thank you Faye! Your instructional video has de-mystified brakes for me! I have done new front and rear suspensions, upper control arms, tie rod ends, sway bars, air bags and so on for our Tundra, setup a limited slip differential (old gm car), however, brakes have always given me anxiety! Will be doing my 2019 Tundra soon (we have put way too many miles on it) thank you so very much.

[@dustyroads204]

Great vid Faye......so thorough!! 🤯 Have a good week!! 🐔🐔

[@bencanevari4056]

Hi Faye! The rear rotors and pads were the first things I fixed on my Eclipse!

[@jeffkeryk3550]

Well done Faye. Our trusty old '01 Tundra thanks you. So many people slap pads and forget the caliper contact point cleaning and lubricating. They end up with uneven pad wear and poorly performing brakes.

[@SAJWS]

Thanks, Faye. Well done. I R/Red the front rotors and pads on a 2012 TUNDRA using her tutorial. Everything worked out fine. Cleaning everything takes up the time.

[@randyewell3788]

Very detailed. I bought a 2013 tundra last year. Anything i can learn to diy without getting ripped off or lied too. Great video. Keep em coming.

[@billward4418]

Excellent work very professional you can always tell a good mechanic when they use torque wrenches ,very important. Thank you for your contribution to the DIY world.

[@seumasmackinlay]

Thanks, Faye! I really appreciate the level of detail you put into your videos. 👍😁. The chickens aren’t half bad, either... 🐓

[@jeffreyblackman5430]

Fantastic Toyota Brake video! Thank you for your professionalism and hard work!

[@btmorris82]

Literally about to do this procedure on my 07 Tundra DC 5.7. Glad it popped up in my feed. Good info.

[@kaptn_kage]

You madam, have been trained very well. Proud to have you on the toyota team

[@kevinschmidt8142]

Did my 2012 Tundra this weekend, thanks for the most excellent video. man, those caliper pistons were quite the game of whack-a-mole until i just bought the brake spreader tool. i also think that zip tie is stock from the factory. both sides had it and this was the first time anyone has been in there... keep up the good vids!

[@vinylvinylvinyl]

Really appreciate all the camera angles....excellent work...... you keep it fun. Thank you. :)

[@michaelkane8220]

I really love your upbeat style, and the way you explain things!!!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!!

[@freddymartinez5613]

I looked up like 5-7 videos and this is by far the best one . Most informative and best instructional video by far . DIY

[@FayeHadley]

Wow, thanks SO MUCH!!! That means a lot to me :)) I worked really hard on it. This is how I was taught when I worked at Toyota!

[@ski2230]

Your simply delightful and thorough in your approach. Awesome video. Thank you!

[@louie4316]

I just did a complete brake job on my 2014 Tundra before watching this video and I consider myself pretty thorough on everything I do on my truck. I have to say I'm very impressed with your work, your attention to detail is superb. Better than me..and that was my truck that I was working on. Great video, thanks for sharing. Subscribed:)

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!!!

[@Thanos0001]

I've done brakes a few times but you have taught me a couple of cool steps.

[@freebird7328]

Great training video I have done many brake jobs still learned something today.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!!😃

[@faustogonzalez8397]

Great job, Faye - keep up the great work.

[@BigDaddysYouTube]

Faye, simply a wonderful, very thorough, educational video. Great communication skills. As a kid and into my young adult life, I would do break jobs and other basic auto maintenance and repairs to my own vehicles. Now that I've retired I want to start back doing some basic maintenance again, so your video was a great refresher course for me. I have a 2015 Toyota Tundra. I have enjoyed watching All Girls Garage, Best of Top Gear and Motor Mythbusters. Keep up the great work.

[@FayeHadley]

What a wonderful comment to read! This makes me so happy! And the procedure on your 2015 will be almost identical! Thank you so much for the support and I'm so happy for you to be getting back into maintenance and repair on your own truck! Nothing more satisfying🙂

[@rhinovirus156]

thanks! Learned a lot about whats going on with my car by watching this process :)

[@bigpoppapump4060]

Wowow ur such a hottie I love this video I’ve seen a few diy brake videos on the tundra but this one is the best one I’ve seen .I’ve never done a brake or rotor job b4 so thanks to ur teachings n knowledge I shall b just fine to do them on my 2011 tundra Faye u rox subbed n liked ur video awesome awesome work n teachings

[@DomManInT1]

Good to see you are back twisting studs and nuts.

[@ytsponge6658]

Faye, you were born to be a teacher. I love your enthusiasm and how much you enjoy doing what you do. I feel like I can go right out and do the brakes on my Highlander. If only I had a lift . . .

[@FayeHadley]

Yeah the lift definitely helps I'm kind of cheating!!!😅

[@eosjoe565]

@@FayeHadley But you'd trade it in a minute for a nice sheet of cardboard, right? LOL :-)

[@toolman.dustin]

Awesome video. Very detailed, precise, entertaining and energetic.

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

It just makes sense to clean and inspect other parts, since you've got it apart anyway. Most shops don't do that, which is why I do my own work.

[@phillippearce9680]

I can count the number of people I've watched doing auto repairs that didn't make me cringe or want to yell "stop!" on one hand. You're one of them, Faye. You are a pro. Well done!👍

[@FayeHadley]

Well thank you so so much!!!

[@anthonymanzione2961]

great video nice work getting ready to it myself with my son. thank you for the great information. hopefully it goes smooth.

[@BossSpringsteen69]

I sure got involved with this video. I got tired after watching just one caliper get changed. As soon as the job was done i was thinking, "there's one more caliper agggh". Then i remembered wait, i'm not doing this job. But, watching the entire video reminded me of the first and so far only brake job i did and how tedious Good show sister Faye.

[@jameskeeler6321]

Faye, you are so perfect! Any customer of Faye's should have total confidence in her mechanical abilities.

[@xcit]

Thank you for taking the time to give us all the details many miss. Your awesome.

[@vanPoll]

I would not mind leaving my truck with you. You are a great mechanic.

[@reprisalwithin666]

I have only been subscribed for a couple of weeks and I would totally use your channel for DIY. I like automotive mechanics and you are a lot of fun to watch and, you're funny, and I like that you show the chickens because I find chickens hilarious. More than the average person. I grew up with chickens and my dad had a few of the kind that you have. I remember laughing at how they looked running around.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!! Welcome and I appreciate your sub!! Yes I love chickens so much!! They do look funny when they run 🤣🤣🤣

[@marccres6619]

FABULOUS vid , know you need to do a vid on how to diagnose problems if something goes wrong,for example, I just changed everything, and I mean everything in the brake system, well I tour through pads,rotors only on one side unless then 6 months, problem booster I replaced was one size fits most,only one available for vehicle, the rod length for it slightly too long and always apply part brake. Took us 4 days to figure out because we skipped steps to diagnose for we replaced everything.

[@alwayssearching1882]

Now I feel confidant to do this job this week. Thanks Faye.

[@lewisjohansen1368]

A great professional brake job! Some nice handy tips and hints. Nice one Faye :-)

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!!

[@paulnaslund1165]

Thank you for this video. It helped quite a bit while I did my front brake job.

[@gregorylopez7471]

Great work and very attention to detail appreciate your video really helpful