Toyota 4Runner • DIY Front Brakes • Learn in less then 10 minutes

[@trailrunnah8886]

This is a great tutorial. I'm in the process of doing this job on mine right now, I have everything apart, and let me tell you that 17 mm swivel would have been really useful! I had fun breaking those free with a breaker bar lol. I realized I need to replace the calipers, Pistons in the driver side are seized, and I cannot get the pins out of the passenger side, so my job's a little bit more complicated. At least I'll have no issues getting the pads back correctly.

[@VikingsGarage]

You got this, always a fun time with those front brakes.

[@justinworley3913]

Love content. Bought the pads off your products used. The pads come with shims on them and when I watched your video again I saw you used Toyota pads. ???

[@VikingsGarage]

I must have been showing them (OEM) for the video, the link provided I’ve used those pads a few times. Can’t go wrong with them, but offcourse the OEM stuff is always the best to use.

[@rhino4602]

Great video, what size bolt did you use to remove the rotor?

[@VikingsGarage]

It’s your standard 12mm bolt. 💪🏻

[@lostagain2992]

Not as thorough as your others but good just the same. Can you show how to bleed the brake lines without the Toyota apparatus?

[@ryanmeehan9512]

Nice job, simplified too. I watched some girl who really over complicated the matter .

[@VikingsGarage]

😅👊🏻

[@bbhalstead]

Always do

[@jeremychrist]

Great Video! For the rear brakes, what grease do you use for the rear brake slide pins? Also, what are your recommendations for breaking in new pads with new rotors?

[@VikingsGarage]

Thank you! You can use the little grease pack that comes with the brake pads. Breaking them in is nothing to crazy, just drive normal without sudden stopping for the first 100 miles. 👍🏻

[@Jess-Be1]

Being a Toyota tech/5th gen 4Runner owner have to experienced constant “warped” rotors, I recently had the trd pro in for service for “back slap” and the tech added a upper anti rattle clip used oem blue backed pads and shims this being said I believe during his test drive post install the rotors were hot spotted warped (aftermarket) less then 1200km this is the second set or f warped rotors I’ve experienced any input would be appreciated thanks have a good day.

[@VikingsGarage]

One it could be the quality of the rotors, you need to get OEM or Stop tech rotors. Two it could possibly be improperly brake in , first 1000 miles . Absolutely, positively no hard stopping at all.

[@Jess-Be1]

Ok thanks a lot for your input depending on OEM pricing I might try the stop techs, got vehicle 6 months ago haven’t even put5500km on it and been plagued by front brake issues/noise the dealership put garbage brakes on as a part of the deal. Now I’ve since payed them to changed the pads as explained earlier, I was hopeful the rotors would be ok I should have learned my lesson with the first set they threw on and assumed they used the same… should have ditch the “warranty” and taken care of everything myself 🤦

[@VikingsGarage]

👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jasoncarr5595]

Good video. What size is the bolt u used to back off the rotor? Thanks

[@VikingsGarage]

13 mm

[@GG-un5wk]

Thx man for another great explanation. Do you know if is ok to clean the brakes ( with brake cleaner obviously) every 5k when I’m doing tire rotation? Thx for your help

[@VikingsGarage]

There should be no need for you to clean your brakes with brake cleaner every 5k. The only time you use brake cleaner is when you’re doing a brake job.

[@GG-un5wk]

Thank you!

[@morfdq]

Live by your videos. Quick question. We are hearing like a groan when letting off the brake pedal. Any thoughts on that? It’s a 2022 40k miles. Appreciate you!

[@VikingsGarage]

I really appreciate your support!! And I really want to help, but it would be really hard for me to diagnose this based on your description. I don’t want to be guessing… best advice I can give you is. Check your brakes first, at 40k you might need front brakes, that’s usually more or less how long they last. Best of luck!! Let me know what you find

[@morfdq]

@@VikingsGaragethank you. Yeah doing both front and rear tomorrow with OEM pads and rotors. Going to do them exactly how you showed in the video

[@VikingsGarage]

@morfdq OEM That’s the way to go!! You got this!! 👏🏻💪🏻

[@morfdq]

@@VikingsGarage. Yeah brother. Done and done. Groan is gone. I didn’t realize the OEM pads didn’t come with hardware. I was able to clean the pins really good. Thank you again

[@VikingsGarage]

@morfdq 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@survivethrive2468]

Hey brother I know this applies to the 4runner, but I just performed front brake pads and rotors on my 2007 fj cruiser with 225,600 miles. The issue I'm having is the front brakes still make a horrible squealing sound when I apply the brake pedal. I used genuine toyota pads and rotors for the job and I'm at a loss on what it could be??? Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm ready to take everything back apart. First thing I can think of is I didn't use the toyota brake shim hardware??? Or I didn't grease everything enough????? Thanks again man!!! I have read this a common issue on the FJ from the forums online. I'm just a average Joe back yard mechanic trying to save a buck. Love this rig so far!!!! Much respect from down here In Maryland!! 🙏

[@VikingsGarage]

I would take everything back apart, something is rubbing, my guess is those backing plates. Double check those.

[@survivethrive2468]

@@VikingsGarage thanks 😊 🙏!!!

[@morfdq]

If you use aftermarket pads, do you need those oem “shims”? I bought akebono pads but they didn’t come with the shims. Didn’t know if those were specifically for oem pads

[@VikingsGarage]

You most certainly do need that shim kit otherwise you will have noise. Here’s the link:⬇️ amzn.to/3BmDqx4

[@morfdq]

Thank you so much brother. Always appreciate you. I bought the Durago rotors based on your recommendation. They look nice with that coating. Bought new pins and the hardware kit. Should be good to go. I’ll grab those shims.

[@VikingsGarage]

@morfdq 👏🏻👏🏻

[@morfdq]

Hey bud. What is the torque specs for the caliper bracket and caliper bolts? I searched the internet and I’m seeing 10 different numbers. TY! So much

[@VikingsGarage]

@morfdq Lol… yeah I don’t really know those by head. I’ve done so many I torque by feel. I’m off today but I can look that up tomorrow.

[@smokinwithskruggs]

Didnt realize you are a Toyota Tech. My wife is super hard on brakes with rotor warpage. Any suggestions on aftermarket HD rotors?

[@VikingsGarage]

I would stick with OEM rotors, but if in a budget STOP TECH makes good stuff also.

[@smokinwithskruggs]

@@VikingsGarage appreciate the info!

[@jollytime0811]

Is it necessary to bed new brake pads and rotors? Or just drive normally?

[@VikingsGarage]

Drive normally. I personally wouldn’t slam on the brakes too much initially, as that will cause pulsation right away.

[@Offshore1977]

If my rotors are fine can I just replace the pads only?

[@VikingsGarage]

You can do anything you want, just be aware that you will most likely have a pulsation afterwards. 😉

[@bbhalstead]

I've used the original rotors for 320,000 miles . Never had a problem. Not recommending it , just making a true statement. Also ,the serpentine belt and plugs have never been changed. GMC Sierra. 08. Reliable.

[@Offshore1977]

@@bbhalstead I ended up keeping the stock rotors and replacing the pads s only. Brakes feel like new. No pulsation and no noise. Been driving for 1 month so far on them.

[@juancarlosguzmanrdrz]

I have a question, can you put break fitting above with the below? Thank

[@VikingsGarage]

Wait what?? I’m confused. I don’t understand your question

[@juancarlosguzmanrdrz]

why does it come with one

[@VikingsGarage]

One what??

[@juancarlosguzmanrdrz]

Front Disc Brake Mounting Kit Part Number: 04947-35050 I can use two up and down

[@VikingsGarage]

No… it’s only used on the bottom Sir.

[@johnshipps441]

What do you recommend for those of us with 4th Gens and the seizing calipers? I’ve already replaced them once and they’re seized again. Some people swap them out for 5th Gen calipers, some say steel brake lines are the answer. Do you have any experience with this and know of a solution that works?

[@VikingsGarage]

Honestly. At the end of the day they all ended up seizing. It’s just something you have to live with. No solution

[@johnshipps441]

@@VikingsGarage 😩😩😩

[@ginaidoma5925]

What compound are you using? Anti-seize or Moly-B?

[@VikingsGarage]

Where???

[@ginaidoma5925]

@@VikingsGarage At 5:13 on your video. The copper compound you were brushing on.

[@silverrunner8687]

👍🏻

[@marcinpasnicki248]

Those calipers need rebuilding. Rubber boots are badly cracked.

[@VikingsGarage]

I just replace the whole caliper the following brake job.😉

[@silverrunner8687]

@@VikingsGarageCaliper replacements would make a great maintenance video! 😉