Toyota Camry Brake Job, Front and Rear Brake Pad Replacement

Learn how to do a brake job by changing the front and rear brake pads on your 2011 Toyota Camry 2.5L LE. The model shown here is the Camry 2.5L 4-cylinder, but the process may be applicable to other Toyota models and engine sizes. This how-to video lists the steps, tools, torque specifications, and tips in doing the job properly.

[@AKfishNOOB]

Shop quoted me 500 for the front brake pads. And had the audacity to tell me ill need to replace the calipers too because they don't push the pins back in. So it would be a total of 950. Because of your video I did the whole job in 1 hour and 900 dollars cheaper!

[@dustinallen1393]

It is also a good idea to lube the caliper slide pins. I noticed you didn't do that.

[@kclyt07]

One of the most neglected steps, but, very important not to seize the brake.

[@ppeterson9359]

Good video. Why not take the time to clesn, inspect, grease the slider pins and rubber bushing?

[@zachevans7348]

great video! the chirping birds were a nice touch haha

[@Davidcolemanfl]

Great video great lighting... 2 notes 1 is make sure you're using brake cleaner before you work on it that stuff causes cancer your hands were covered in dust even with the gloves on you can still inhale it. The torque wrench only should be clicked once.

[@KrisKasprzak]

Good tips

[@Alamin311]

to mr. Davidcolemanfl . What happens if it Clicks 2 or 3 times, is it gonna overtight ??

[@geecrawdad]

@@Alamin311 Of course not, doesn't matter. Click away!

[@fredpilon3855]

Brake grease burn off....really? Why not take care and wipe it off, then use brake cleaner to dissolve it. Brand new brakes shouldn't start off their service life contaminated

[@ClayBlasdel44]

good description and video. nice job

[@KrisKasprzak]

Glad I could help.

[@shakeme3290]

Original oem Camry front and rear pads lasted 265,000 miles and probably would have made it to 300,000. I went back with oem :)

[@gquant1]

Good tutorial, next time show us how to replace the rotor please.

[@mattseery]

Thanks for the excellent video! It really made changing out the brakes on my 2011 XLE a breeze!!

[@KrisKasprzak]

Glad I could help

[@fender7802]

Thanks for the detailed video. You are a good speaker and easy to understand.

[@KrisKasprzak]

You're very welcome, glad I could help.

[@mscott722]

Very nice video! Also, thanks for the tips like disconnecting the brake line bracket and putting electrical tape on the lug wrench!

[@Mahigeer1]

Well done, from ASE certified old mechanic. I would also recommend using break wash spray and even facemask.

[@KrisKasprzak]

Great tips and glad I could help.

[@Mahigeer1]

My pleasure.@@KrisKasprzak

[@okeefe1963]

Awesome vid Kris.....very concise and was able to see everything you did.....just brought a 2007 and I would like to do some work on it myself....this will make it easier

[@ralflautieri600]

Outstanding video, thanks.

[@junzilla13]

This is great, do you have any more Camry videos?

[@KrisKasprzak]

Yeah, search to my channel I’ve got a few more.

[@junzilla13]

@@KrisKasprzak any plans to make more?

[@CherylFike-ts8sb]

Né need instructions to replace brake front brake pads on a 2011 Toyota tundra

[@user-hf3kx7us5x]

Amazing video!!! Absolutely wonderful job explaining everything!!!

[@KrisKasprzak]

Glad I could help.

[@johnb9394]

256k miles...still had over 50% of the pad on the fronts compared to the new ones..Amazing

[@KrisKasprzak]

impressive.

[@1978MODO]

You forgot to put lube on sliding pins. Other than that great video

[@maddeusdoggeus1]

Thank You👍

[@KrisKasprzak]

Glad I could help

[@EquilibriumTelevision]

I like how you talked about what to look for if you even need to replace your rotors.

[@KrisKasprzak]

thanks for the comment

[@adamgoodpaster6373]

Great video very clear and detailed. Thank you for posting.

[@KrisKasprzak]

Glad I could help.

[@mattmgarza]

This is a great video for beginners and experts

[@KrisKasprzak]

Thanks for the positive comment

[@KHorn-lj1jl]

Hey it worked like a charm for me. Very helpful

[@subscription1210]

Great video. I did mine yesterday. Question is it’s difficult to put the pads back in the caliper and it’s a bit frustrated. Do I have to put the wear indicator on the pads? As I need more room to put it back in.

[@KrisKasprzak]

I would keep the wear indicator. U sure the caliper piston was compressed in enough? I recall the pads pop in easily.

[@subscription1210]

@@KrisKasprzak I used the old wear indicator and this time it pushed in easily. Thanks.

[@davidaccomazzo3238]

This is such a great video. Excellent detail down to the settings on the torque wrench. I think this will be very helpful when I replace my pads. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Question -- what additional steps would I need to take if I wanted to replace the rotors as well? Any additional lubricant I'd need to purchase? Anything else? It looks like they're really easy just to take off and replace but I'm not sure.

[@KrisKasprzak]

I believe they slip right off. Some cars have a screw that holds the rotors on but I don't recall this car having them--I just looked again at the video and i don't see any. replacing rotors is straightforward and doesn't require anything else (the bearings are actually part of the hub the rotors attach to so the bearings don't come off. Make sure you paint the rotor hubs before installing to prevent rust (assuming they aren't already painted.)

[@SGauThoP]

where to get clamp tool open compresses

[@KrisKasprzak]

I got mine from Harbor Freight or $20 or so on Amazon.

[@ReggieCrane1]

How do you not get air in the brake lines if you take them completely off? Just want to be sure so I dont need to bleed the lines after the job.

[@KrisKasprzak]

While the brakes are coming off, the brake lines are NOT disconnected. You do NOT (and should not) disconnect the brake lines.

[@ReggieCrane1]

I got it.. You are just taking the bracket off that holds the line still. Good info. Thanks for your reply.

[@KrisKasprzak]

Yes, just the bracket--glad you asked before disconnecting the line--bleeding is a pain.

[@timfarmer648]

Thank you I have to do this soon. 🤠👍

[@KrisKasprzak]

Any time

[@yxma]

Kris, thanks for your video in detail. My steer wheel tends to vibrate, I assume that I have warped rotor, is the front rotor warped or rear rotor warped? Thanks

[@KrisKasprzak]

if your steering wheel vibrates all the time it's probably wheel balancing or wheel alignment, or worn tires. If your steering wheel vibrates only when you apply the brakes, it's probably the rotors. Replace them, don't try to have them turned, once they are warped, they really cant be fixed reliably.

[@Vfh........y]

Front

[@marcuszarate1513]

Dam man really good video. Thanks

[@alphabrace]

do you use grease between shim and pad? thanks for the great video.

[@KrisKasprzak]

I put grease on the moving parts (the slide between the pad and the caliper).

[@Vfh........y]

Never put grease where you did.....never

[@irish89055]

Fret?....

[@jknorr8093]

Very good video! Thank you!

[@KrisKasprzak]

Glad you liked it!

[@suppressedinformation]

Well made video. Thanks, it saved me over $200 on my wife's car.

[@KrisKasprzak]

Glad I could help.

[@angelitosese9748]

Excellent video! Clear and easy work for beginners like me. Thanks!

[@KrisKasprzak]

You're very welcome, glad I could help.

[@tenzackyogi1742]

As im skinny man. I rather prefer impact guns with Metric standard sockets set. When I looked at your work, Phew. I almost sweat like 1 gallon.

[@nickphillips4503]

This hurt watching as there was so many things he did wrong 🙄

[@bobbarker3248]

He did a decent job. Everyone does things a bit differently and have their own standards.

[@davidcampbell1899]

If you know so much, why are you watching the video?

Why are you supposed to attach only 1 clip to each brake-pad, and why is it supposed to be on the top instead of the bottom of the pads? What would happen if you attached a clip on the bottom instead? And what is wrong with attaching clips on both top AND bottom at the same time?

[@premadhikari5551]

outstanding video

[@KrisKasprzak]

Thanks, glad I could help

[@luisdejesus5131]

I just want to Thank You too.. Easy to follow detailed Speaker ..

[@danlociceroify]

Thanks for the tutorial. Are there any special instructions regarding the emergency brake? Ty

[@ironwill4832]

Este compa explica bien detallado todo pero hace cosas innecesarias pero 👍

[@Scott-un6qt]

What size wrench did you use on the slider pin?

[@cjack517]

Thanks bro..Great video. Saved me a bunch....

[@lequang2296]

Great clip Crystal clear instructions . Thanks

[@isabelalvarado3275]

Great video, very thorough very precise.

[@rigocornejo8172]

Very explanatory video, thanks from mexico is my first cars and first time changing brakes.

[@KrisKasprzak]

Glad I could help

[@neilreid2298]

Perfect. Exactly what I needed to know and nothing extra. Thank you for making this vid!

[@KrisKasprzak]

Happy to help.

[@MOTUMASTA]

what size sockets do you need?

[@astata5]

thank you very much

[@RotoRCol]

Cool video man, the first that I see who covers the part of the caliper bolts that you need a wrench

[@KrisKasprzak]

You're very welcome.

[@john.johnb_online1438]

great. Thank you

[@joshuarush5418]

What size wrench do I need that is thin to hold the slider pin in place while I looses the caliper bolt? Is that 14 mm as well?

[@dumbeezy5480]

did u watch the video

[@amerikali]

17 mm

[@zemnoman654]

Excellent guiding video. Thanks for posting.

[@KrisKasprzak]

You're very welcome, glad I could help.

[@ismailg4135]

Would it be a problem if a put the clip on the bottom of the break pad?

[@KrisKasprzak]

Not sure I understand, sorry.

[@8perhaps]

Hi Kris, Can I ask how many miles on your camry when you change your break pad? I am also a Camry owner and I am glad that post these awesome videos here!

[@KrisKasprzak]

+刘航成 you will laugh at this response but my Camry had around 80,000 miles when i change the brake pads. The pads were fine and had a lot of life left in them, the only reason i changed them is to avoid the brake dust. The factory pads were very dust producing, my Aekobonos produce very little dust. Sounds like a silly reason (and it probably is), but dusty wheels was driving me crazy.

[@8perhaps]

+Kris Kasprzak Thank you so much sir! I am studying at library and didn't bring a headphone so I didn't listen the audio part. My Camry is still young and it only has less than 30,000miles now. Probably won't change that for a long time and my LE version doesn't have a alloy rim. Love this car and I want to do so much on it by myself!

[@shapho4056]

What pads do you reccomended? Also, how much would be a fair amount to pay a mechanic?

[@mayn90s19]

Most mechanics I know charge about 60 or 80/hr.

[@shapho4056]

@@mayn90s19 is this about a 1-2 hour job?

[@mayn90s19]

@@shapho4056 yeah bout an hour for a real shop. Rotors would cost you a little more, maybe 3. But ask around, you might get a better deal. You never know. Some of the best mechanics I've ever met were only known by word of mouth.

[@71kons]

Друг! Огромное вам спасибо! Thank you very much!

[@KrisKasprzak]

Добро пожаловать (hopefully that translated OK)

[@mimocz73]

Awesome video thank you ..

[@KrisKasprzak]

You're very welcome.

[@waramni]

Just wondering, no Brake system bleeding?

[@AlbertMcGee]

You don't need to bleed the brakes if you don't take the brake line off

[@minhchu8672]

He does wrong technic

[@aa6757]

I didn’t do half of any of this. I just took the old pads out and put the new ones in. I pressed the cylinder in and put it back over the pads. Took me like 15 minutes