How to replace your Toyota brakes : Part 1 Disassembly

A Toyota master diagnostic technician explains how to replace your toyota brakes the right way like a professional would at a shop.
In this video series I will share all the tips and tricks for brakes that I have learned from over a decade of experience working with a Toyota dealership.
I'll cover complete brake disassembly including Calipers, pads and Rotors.
I will also show you how you can tell aftermarket pads and rotors from original in this series.
Recommended caliper piston tool :
www.amazon.com/dp/B083HD18VP/...
If you have any questions comment below or email #thecarcarenut #fixyourowncar

[@TheCarCareNut]

Find part 2 of this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmi6aKiCjsp_gdE

[@decentgamer8768]

Hello again, What brand of break pads and rotors would you recommend other than the OEM part?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! There are many good brands of brake pads and rotors out there. Akebono and advics are good and are oem quality

[@donniev8181]

Hey could you do a video on changing the PCV valve on the newer Camry? I've looked and searched absolutely everywhere and nobody has yet to do one. I can do the job but it would be nice to have someone with your experience as guidance. Also, I watched your video that went over the issues Toyota had with the 2018 D4-S engines, have they worked out all of those issues? Thanks again

[@ferndog1461]

This gentleman knows that he talks about. Please consider, " buy him coffee, " by donating $4 for this $400 of education he puts out on this channel.

[@southernberean8166]

You deserve technicians pay for these videos. They have saved me thousands

[@Eramirez209]

That bolt to take out the Rotors was genius. Thank you!!!!

[@NordicSnowhammer]

This is one of the most important channels I watch. Thanks for your knowledge!

[@overnightpartsfromjapan01]

Thanks for the tip about using a bolt to free the rotors - it saved me fro giving up after spending about half an hour trying to pry and bash the rotor loose. I watched at least 4 videos about Toyota brakes and you were the first one to mention the trick with the bolt.

[@pv4083]

I’ve been following this channel since the early days when it first started. And I’m so happy for this individual and what he has accomplished. He’s so good that I knew he would tell me the bolt size to remove the rotor

[@seanstrickley3992]

14m

[@dozerman53111]

This is what I call a proper video. Showing the work performed as it is supposed to be done. Thank you for the hands on videos. I look forward to more of them. Great job

[@flyonbyya]

I was unaware of the The 8x1.25 trick. I’m a pretty good parts changer…and that’s about it! No matter how simple a job may seem…the Guidance and experience of a good mechanic should never be overlooked. Great Vid ! I watch all of of these !

[@evandromoreira4215]

I love your videos, Sir! My old Pontiac Vibe (the GM's Matrix twin brother) has been my school where I apply many of your teachings! And in those videos broken in 3 parts, now I get blessed 3 times more in the end! 😄 May the Lord bless you as well! Cheers from the biggest salt/rust belt in North America: 🇨🇦

[@jasmoore1122]

Your 3 part series provides excellent information. Worth its weight in gold is the use of the manifold cover bolt to remove the rotors. Thanks for making this series.

[@TojiZenin3956]

You need to make more repair videos. They are really good.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you! I take every opportunity to film a repair video that I can. Been a bit busy lately with everything but soon will start filming again.

[@Martin.Ferreiro]

Yes please! 🙂

[@southernberean8166]

Agreed

[@decentgamer8768]

Was able to change my own sealed transmission oil cuz of your helpful tips without using scangauge.👍 Will be doing my brakes soon perfect timing you making this tutorial.😁

[@matthewcacace6804]

Looking forward to the rest of the series. I love the DIY videos, always a good reference when doing jobs like this. Thanks!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi Mathew! Thank you! You’ll see the 2nd and 3rd part this weekend! Thank you for watching!

[@Mike_44]

Such an underrated channel. Thank you for making all these videos!

[@Ch3kThat]

Every time I watch you videos not only am I thankful for you sharing your knowledge, I’m thankful I don’t live in an area where rust is a common occurrence!

[@kermitzforg]

This is pure gold...I've been doing brakes for years and you've got some good tips here and I can be confident that you have the correct info! One thing I've found on my 4Runner is that the bolt that holds the caliper also fits the rotor quick release hole. (at least I think that's the one I used...been a year ago). The Lord Bless you my friend!

[@Time782]

Thanks, AMD for your video series on brakes. I chewed up two bolts trying to get the rotors off. I got a hardened M8 bolt from the hardware store and it will stay in my toolbox for the next brake job. Thanks for helping me save over $1000.00 at the dealer. It was very therapeutic working on my car for 4-hours.

[@leeyim7863]

I love your videos and advice. I really appreciate you put your time into this.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my videos!

[@61espo]

Thank you for making my life easier! Your videos are great!

[@dogsarefun2]

Thanks A, used your exhaust manifold bolt tip to remove a stuck rotor..... your great!

[@DJ-tn7vj]

Thanks again for the knowledge. Really like the information to help me become a better diagnostic technician

[@autoandhomediy5974]

Love your videos. Wish every mechanic did fascinating work like me and you!!!

[@theylied1776]

I've never changed brakes on my car before, but after watching your electric brake tutorial, I changed my rear brake pads with no problem. I was a little nervous at first because the Piston didn't retract after the gear did. So I watched you video again, and realized that I had to depress the Piston.

[@johnormsby2034]

Good advice about topping up brake fluid reservoir 👍Makes complete sense that the fluid level will drop as pads wear bcoz fluid will be filling up the brske calliper !

[@bradheemma]

You are a true blessing to us, thank you for doing all that, saving a lot of money.

[@mikelamchops]

Absolutely enjoying your series! Helps me keep informed about maintenance on my 18 Highlander SE.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hello Michael! Happy to help! Thank you for watching my videos!

[@Jiggysaw]

Your aiming is EXCELLENT, I picked up a 2017 RX350 with 25k miles in May, the brakes are pretty much done at this point, fronts are 2mm and rears 4mm. My guess is the vehicle was mostly city driven in rush hour traffic. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the series. I have done brakes on my Camry and RAV4 previously and it is refreshing to see how the job is done the proper way. Thank you for taking the time to film these videos, I find all of your videos to be tremendously helpful.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Congratulations on your Lexus! That’s a nice car! The brakes are pretty straight forward on your car. Get that piston compressor or something similar as that car has 2 piston calipers and that tool makes it very easy to compress! Rest of the series comes out Friday and Saturday!

[@ctl46]

Just replaced the front brakes and rotors on my daughter’s 2014 Camry. I tried to palm strike them and they didn’t budge. I went to get my sledge hammer to knock them off. Fortunately, I hit it one time (not super hard). I recalled you had this series. Sure enough, I took off that manifold bolt and use it. Rotors popped right off. Thanks again!

[@jessehernandez2796]

Now that was a well explained video. I noticed you used the Quick Jack Lift System, that's a great choice. I do minor repairs on my vehicles, replacing brake pads is one them. My neighbor owns a 2013 Avelon, Toyota dealer wanted an arm and to complete a brake job. So, I you tubed it and came across your channel and lucky for him your video gave me the confidence to the job. I'll keep you posted.

[@Ahmed-lc7ow]

Great video AMD! It's refreshing to watch a brake video that's catered to ONLY Toyota. I'm excited to watch the rest of the series.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thanks Ahmad! Many similar videos planned!

[@Ahmed-lc7ow]

@@TheCarCareNut I'll need some new brakes for my Sienna. Do you recommend to always get Toyota or are there any aftermarket brakes that you recommend as well (ex/ Akebono)? Also, if I have the original brakes should I just transfer the old Toyota shims onto my new ones? Thanks

[@TheCarCareNut]

I would shop around. Sometimes the original brakes and especially the value pads from Toyota are the same price as original. Aftermarket is good as well just read reviews to know what’s good I really don’t have that much experience with aftermarket pads. Also either transfer the shims or save them don’t toss them out in case you change your mind in the future.

[@timothy5974]

Nice to know about the bolt on exhaust shield. 👍

[@cycledaily8986]

Thank you for the video. Short and sweet! Just did my wife's brakes. The caliper boots wouldn't recess flush however I was able to finess them into position to clear the caliper ring(s). Very informative! 👌

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you Christian! Brakes are easy to do on most cars and usually one of the first DIY projects after basic maintenance. When done right you can save yourself a good chunk of change doing it yourself!

[@davidvalletta2755]

I have one similar and I’m not sure what to do. I’ve lost a caliper because the seal tore. Not sure how to get it back in.

[@wm437]

Don't pay any attention to our friends with attention deficit disorder. Your videos are fine, no need to shorten them or divide them. If people can't sit down and pay attention for the duration of the video they can always hit pause, take a beer brake and then come back when they're ready. Your videos are perfectly timed. 😜

[@clutchfreak13]

I use copper spray on wheel hub under brake disk. It is thin coat of copper and really prevents rust!

[@2003212]

Love your videos, I am preparing my learning for my upcoming 1st car! Thankyou so much!

[@stevep5736]

AMD you are The Man ! Thanks for the video !

[@coryconner3076]

Any chance you could do one of these for the drum brakes on a tacoma? Love your channel thanks for taking the mystery out owning a Toyota.

[@RoyaltonDrummer922]

There's no mystery? A car is a car. Toyota just makes good ones

[@RbAgsts718]

Hi thanks for making this video. I watch most of your videos as I own a Toyota Corolla. Doing a break job. I have seen this before. You can make a full length video. I always watch till the end. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@butchfajardo8832]

The pleasure is all mine! God bless you!

[@willumwhitmore9419]

Great series

[@bills.1390]

This is just what I need ! Getting ready to do a brake job on wife's 2006 Camry SE. Stops ok, but brake pedal pulsates on quick stops. Brakes done at a shop 50K miles ago, been this was for most of 30K now. I am going to install new front rotors and pads.

[@dennisc5232]

First advise is already solid!! U r heaven sent :)

[@TheCarCareNut]

Dennis C thank you Dennis! God bless you!

[@netman88]

Great video, thanks. I always wanted to to watch this how to maintenance.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Glad I could help! Thank you for watching!

[@floydargue]

The moment I saw that caliper compression tool, I paused the video, clicked the Amazon link, and bought one. Using channel locks or whatever else to get it in all the way works fine, but why wouldn't I use that perfectly purpose-built tool for $15?? Love it. SUBSCRIBED!

[@vangthao4624]

Old brake pad with cheap c clamp works well

[@JR1068]

this guy should have at least 10 million subscribers! thank you

[@mardamek3]

Watching this video in August 2023 I have to say that you have come a long way, AMD. The wisdom and technical know how is still the same, but your youtuber skills have improved significantly…

[@tjay182nd]

Thanks...I had a frozen rotor on my 2009 Scion TC....I went and got the bolt from the shield and the rotor came right off! Thanks again!

[@mdhoan]

Thank you, very thorough steps.

[@dennisgraham9444]

Another great video!! Ty once again 🙃

[@gunter4822]

You are the best... keep going

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

A good tip for cleaning the hub is to use a silicone brushed rotary cleaning wheel. Also good for water pump mating surfaces where you don't want to remove metal and only want to remove gasket material.

[@carljenkins5092]

Definitely saved me a lot of money. I never top my fluid off. It will end up all over the floor. LOL. thanks for posting this.

[@thomaswagner3885]

I Love for this Toyota the Thread in the Rotor just so simple und genius at one Time:)

[@luisroca9947]

Great info. Thanks

[@coloradoboo1071]

Folks can save SO much money learning to do a brake job themselves. I just did my son-in-laws front rotors/pad yesterday. 13-year old rusted-on rotors are a major pain to remove but the 8mm bolt trick did it. (But not all cars have this.) I used a little anti-seize after running a wire brush on the hub which is supposed to also have anti-rust properties. The aluminum clips that hold the pads to the caliper are always a major pain...I hate those things!

[@joses433]

Thanks for your tutorial videos they are really great and helpful. I bled my brake fluid last year and this year when I checked the condition of the pads for all four wheels as you mentioned in your videos I recessed the caliper pistons. the strange thing that happened is that a little bit of the fluid forced out of the master cylinder reservoir and I see a couple of bubbles at the surface of the reservoir. should I repeat the bleeding process? or something else could have gone wrong?

[@nickayivor8432]

Good Afternoon The Car Care Nut take care and have a great day 👍 Great tutorial thank you very helpful video 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@owensong5269]

Great video

[@mjudkins1371]

Great Job Please keep up the great work 😂

[@jimobrien84]

I used a c clamp to compress my brake piston based on advice from some backyard mechanic video. It worked, but perhaps not as easily or correctly as of I had the tool you showed. I prefer to use the right tool for the right job when possible so I appreciate you showing us and linking to one we can buy

[@TheCarCareNut]

C clamps work only thing is you gotta be careful not to tighten it too fast as you could roll the caliper seal.

[@bad_vaporizer]

Thanks!

[@DGGuaglianone]

This guy is great

[@thevikingwithouth5026]

Thank you !!!

[@Hawaitrentungcayso]

Looking forward this video, I waited next second….

[@charliep5139]

Thanks for the awesome video! Idk if it makes a difference but I like to pop a tube that’s connected to my trusted Gatorade bottle half filled with clean brake fluid onto the bleeder and crack the bleeder as I compress the caliper. I’ve always heard that the fluid here is the dirtiest so best not to put it back into the cylinder. He’ll probably bleed the brakes later to get all that out. Idk which way is correct. Just saying! Also, anytime you scrub or whatever with brakes, spray it down with copious amounts of brakleen to minimize the dust with a drain pan underneath. I also will wear and n95 in addition to eye protection and do it outside Or have a fan on to blow stuff away from me.

[@halo3brawler]

So i just replaced my brake using basicaly this video as a tutorial and it was mostly complete. Only hardship I really encountered was the calliper braket bolt being seized. It took a couple hour, a torch and a breaker bar to get free!

[@user-qs8yt1tf5v]

This guy is something else🥸💪🏻

[@krazziejrboi]

Thank you

[@kimdavis5631]

Just started watching this series from your awesome playlists and I'm super excited! Regarding 2.56: I was also surprised to learn that Supras and 86s are actually BMWs and Subarus under the hood! What muscle/sports cars/sedans do you think are reliable in the current automotive market? Thanks!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Yeah they are. Actually the new Supra so far has been reliable but they are also too new to tell. Current issues with them are battery related from storage and some small oil leaks here and there. I don’t really have experience with other males and that’s the only sports car that Toyota makes under the Toyota badge.

[@kimdavis5631]

@@TheCarCareNut Thanks! Smart move by Toyota with that BMW I6 engine and ZF 8HP transmission! Turbo seems to be the only caveat for potential reliability concerns. Are the Lexus turbos reliable in your experience?

[@TheCarCareNut]

I think the b58 engine from bmw is a good engine. Possibly one of the best engines to come out of Bavaria land. Any turbo car will have some issues at some later point in its life hence why Toyota is hesitant to put turbo engines in their Toyota badged cars again. The turbo ones from Lexus are still relatively newer and no big issues have surfaced yet.

[@loswitdahoodie617]

I love the fact that I know exactly what he means when he talks Chicago streets and conditions! 😂

[@cpfb68]

Hey Amd, I have a question about a 2015 Toyota Sienna XLE 2WD. I recently needed to replace the front brakes and rotors as they had been cut at least once by my dealer and were vibrating during hard braking as well as the pads were down to 2MM. I was able to get a great deal for OEM Toyota pads and rotors (I love using OEM!!) from a local dealer with free shipping from Toyota! I have been doing brakes for 40 years and have done the rears on this van but never the fronts. I watched your entire video and THANK YOU for the trick to putting the pads on with the spring clip that pushes them out! Upon inspection of the caliper bracket, I pulled the slide pins and noticed the top pin had the grove for the rubber bush. There was none installed and none jammed inside the caliper bracket. Both sides were missing the rubber bush and two of the four dust boots had slices in them. After looking at the parts page for Toyota, you can't get the rubber boots without a full caliper build kit. The question I have is, The van has been driving for over 20K miles with no rubber bushes, should I replace them with OEM, Aftermarket, and what to do about the dust boots? I can get aftermarket easily that comes as a kit with the bushes. I have had experience in the past that the bushes will swell and stick in the sleeve which is why I think the dealer may have pulled them off and not replaced them. Your thoughts? I do agree with you, Use OEM and put everything back as the engineers designed! BTW, thank you for all you do! Your vids are great and really appreciated! I wish you were closer to Atlanta (or me to Chicago)!

[@mejesse809]

Whizzy wheel works good on the lug plate

[@josephhartke454]

As a Celica owner with 19mm Lugnuts Im Offended. Love your channel and your videos though!

[@TheCarCareNut]

That ones on me! You’re right! Sorry about that. Thank you for watching

[@GeeksNY]

Hi AMD thanks for you informative videos on maintenance and I have a question concerning my Toyota Rav4 2017 LE AWD (Bought these brand new in 2017) I have this brake issue for almost 2 years now and every time I have my scheduled oil change I always bring up the issue and they also tried to fixed it but still the symptoms still exist, the problem is the squeaking noise in the morning and sometimes the noise occur when the car is already running and you will hear it when you apply the brakes when running 5-10MPH traffic, the problem started when they changed my brake pads per Toyota recommendation and I don't have these problem since I bought these and it was the first time it was replaced, I'm just wondering I did not hear any squeaking noise where my car was exposed in Rain, snow, undergo extreme weather but I don't recall any noise, they already changed the pads, disc (All Toyota parts, never service my car outside Toyota center) even their Toyota Chief Mechanic checked it and drive with me and the funny was there was no noise at all, but I did showed him my recording cuz I took a video. it was checked several times maybe 4 times already cuz I already reached my complaint to HR cuz I'm already tired dealing with the issue. and my last visit the Sr. Chief Mechanic told me maybe he is already tired dealing with me saying that my car is already getting older and even he compared his Lexus that its also hear noise on the brake blah blah, don't know if its true or just trying to "get over with this guy" and also he is explains that the weather is a factor like in the morning where its cold or hot there is a possibility of the brake adjust/expands etc etc., yes I agree it make sense BUT why is not happening before it was replaced ? and if my brakes starts to wear it should make noises, that's why when they said it needs replacement I was thinking why? all my brakes are okay they worked, no noise but not an expert.. I saw a video in youtube showing same noise problem and its a Toyota RAV 4, the mechanic showed the issue that the noise is from the "Hardware" 2 pcs of thin sheets you know this near the disc brake that causes the noise and needs replacement, I tried to ask the mechanic but it was not address cuz its not in the handbook list or something Toyota mechanic things to do list depending on Miles. Please any ideas as Toyota Sr. Mechanic any recommendation that I might says to the mechanic on my next visit for oil change/check-up is greatly appreciated, thank you for taking time with my inquiry.

[@user-bm2qv9uw2x]

Hello, Thank you for all the info ,My car accelerates by itself every morning when it is cold and the changes do not happen after it is warm, everything flows normally.

[@user-bm2qv9uw2x]

I have a Toyota Highlander 2017

[@averyvm1]

Hi AMD, Which product would you recommend for garage floor coating. Looking for something that will stand up to floor jacks and jack stands.

[@garyaaron8425]

Hi there...just wanted to say great video. Getting ready to buy brake pads from Toyota...not the YZZ version either. 😃 Per chance, anything different on a 2016 Tacoma Sport 4wd that I should worry about? I was thinking of buying new rotors as well, but possibly not Toyota...I'll accept your recommendation whatever it is. And, I prefer any video from you short in length or longer....your information is worth the price of admission!! Take care and be safe out there!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi Gary! Thank you for watching my channel! So I would go oem pads abs aftermarket rotors but first I would compare prices because it might not be much of a difference. On the Tacoma you’ll have a slight different setup on the caliper nothing difficult. Make sure if you live in the rust belt to clean the pins that hold the pads.

[@danielparker.6742]

Hi I really enjoy your video and your expert knowledge and I hope I can learn quite a few things as I received a 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 2wd 2dr and it is a configuration that I have gotten so many comments from people saying that they have never seen the same opinion model I have it’s a 5.7 iforce and a 6 spd auto that can be shifted either manually or drop it in drive and go first of all it was a Christmas gift from a friend/ customer of mine that I have been doing work for since 1995 I am a welder fabricator and I also do Truck&trailer and equipment repair. Anyway my truck has 517,670 miles on it and it doesn’t use a drop of oil and I want to keep it for as long as I can I’m 67 and I drive 500-1000 miles a week and I want to restore my truck how do I find out the number of this truck were made it was Brilliant Red stock and it came with 22” aluminum alloy Toyota factory rims and the center caps say TRO I LOVE THIS TRUCK He always changed the oil and filter at about 3,500 using only Toyota paper filters and 5W30 conventional motor oil I do the same thing but I’m using a high mileage type now just wondering. Keep up your great video show I am playing catch-up for educational purposes and I just want to thank you for your service to the many Toyota owners

[@amertow5975]

HEY I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE A VIDEO ON REAR DISK BRAKES. COUGH COUGH 2014 COROLLA

[@Questamunic]

Love your videos. Regarding disc brake rotors when do we replace rotors?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! If they go below minimum thickness or have excessive grooving or rust otherwise resurface and reuse

[@Questamunic]

@@TheCarCareNut thanks !

[@oilhammer04]

What do you think of using something like Birchwood Casey Barricade on surfaces like where the brake rotor meets the hub? I use Barricade for things like this. It is made for guns.

[@slocavky]

Man I miss that gen of Camry. I put on thousands of those trans mounts in the view. So much easier than the new Camry LOL.

[@tomerino3]

What’s your opinion on opening the bleed screw when changing out the brake pads? Supposedly it prevents any damage to the ABS. Personally I’ve never opened the bleeder screw and I never had any issues… yet?

[@user-pe3wc7uv4b]

Hi can you also do lots of new gen rav4 how-tos? There's really not a lot of videos out there to help me.

[@maxmax0]

When changing the rear rotors, shall I put the emergency brake on or off? How to adjust the brake shoes? Thanks!

[@Azfrontier]

Can you do tacoma rear drum brakes that would be a life saver

[@user-wm4bo4nj8l]

do you happen to know what is the torque spec for honda hrv 2020? on the slider pins and the bolts for calipers thanks

[@miguelbazan3078]

👍

[@hunnibunni20]

Hi 👋🏾. What is the best place to order my break pads/rotors and the drum with it’s replacement attachments?

[@samabdelhadi3037]

Hi boss love your videos 👌🏻❤️ I have a 4Runner 2002 limited. I’m Planning on doing my own pads and rotors job. Do I have to crack the bleeder screw valve to compress the pads? Or even do the brake job? And has well should I leave the brake reservoir cap open while doing this job.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! You don’t need to open the bleeder to do this on your 4Runner. Just compress the caliper pistons. Use the tool I showed in this video as it works really good for your 4Runner

[@samabdelhadi3037]

@@TheCarCareNut thanx boss for the information:) and please do a video on a tundra and your take on there v8 cam towers leaks problem. That'll be great!

[@sourcelx]

I would like to ask when you’re compressing the piston I didn’t see you open the bleeder like some videos that mention to prevent abs damage. Is it fine or is there any difference at all?

[@eightys4ever]

It has been my experience that when the fluid level gets to the low mark on a Toyota, as in, the BRAKE light comes on occasionally, the front brake pads are worn to the limit. So a sort of "Unofficial" brake wear indicator when that master cylinder float sets off the light. Now, this is of course if no one has added fluid to the master cylinder, so not a fool proof method, just a general indicator that I have found.

[@stuartsherman5975]

My toyota dealership is recommending I turn the front rotors even though I'm just having them change pads only. The car only has 40k miles. This was quoted over the phone without even looking at the car. Is it necessary to always turn rotors with a pad change? Any light you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

[@rafaelvallejo923]

Hi could you please make a video of how to replace rear wheel bearing on a Tacoma 2022. Thank you!!

[@lucasnizankiewicz8415]

Hi I have a 2016 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder. The dealership mentioned that there is a front axle nut that has to be changed. Can you advise me on this please. Thanks @TheCarCareNut.

[@hhao0011]

Should I let the brake fluid bleed out when compressing the caliper ? Also is it necessary to flush brake fluids once every few years ? Thank you so much.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! I wouldn’t open the bleeders when you’re just replacing brakes. Brake fluid need to be tested for moisture content. But generally every 3 years

[@dreid4760]

Lots of questions and comments on pressing the piston of the caliper in. The brake fluid is a closed system. If all pads are new, then the fluid level is at full as long as there are no leaks. As the pads wear the fluid level drops. You do not add fluid unless there is a leak. Prior to compressing the piston open the brake fluid cap and replace the cap soon after the compression to prevent moisture from getting in.

[@sscar123]

sir, sorry to disturb. my car is 2017 toyota sienta odometer 19000 km (low mpv asian model). last week already bleeding brake fluid for 4 wheels. Now if I want to change the front brake pads, I'm definitely pressing the brake caliper piston. do I need to bleed the brake fluid again? because I want perfect results. Thank you

[@cenkaytekin]

What is your opinion on using CRC Brakleen Pro to clean the rotors and calipers without disassembling the brake assembly? Can we just spray and clean (wipe and maybe brush) the brake assembly after of course removing the tire?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! You can but I would prefer you take things apart and make sure everything is moving