Toyota Tacoma Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement // Easy To Follow

[@jamesmonroe2808]

83-year-old Taco lover here. My wife wanted to hire a mechanic and I said no way and so happy to find your wonderful video. Please do more and stay the way you are. As others have noted you stay on task, use good lighting, and keep the music down low.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Glad to hear it James. Thanks for watching and dropping me a comment.

[@timthannisch7948]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Saved me from spending hard earned money at the dealership

[@homeboy2864]

I've never seen a how-to video as good as this. Great job man and thank you very much

[@jrip195300]

👍

[@timthannisch7948]

I can’t tell you how much you helped me. 10 times more detail about the small stuff that always seems to confuse me. Devil is in the details for sure

[@garya9875]

Great video very detailed -explanation was on point and the lighting was great could see everything. Keep up the great job.

[@FDS-nucklehead]

One of the best brake change videos out here. Thanks

[@mrcswawlugo]

You did an excellent job. Very glad you showed the very end how to put those clips back in because it was a bit confusing how they came out…awesome job. Thank you very much

[@greganderson2335]

Well done. No ranting or raving. Nice to see a well done informative video without loud music or self aggrandizing antics. Keep up the good work.

[@geraldlane1077]

Excellent video! Very well explained, excellent step-by-step, great pace! Well-done! GBL

[@scabs3]

One of the best videos great filming and very well done

[@danpincus9141]

Your video was excellent. Really well organized making it clear and easy to follow you when you describe what you’re doing. Most of all, the the good camara angles and good lighting helped make the video easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thank you Dan.

[@davidray3558]

One of the better front disc brake job videos I have watched on you tube. Great job with sound and lighting.

[@vezina808]

Great video! Easy to follow and very well explained. Just the video I was looking for. Thank you!!!

[@thatsicktacosauce]

Most mono tone video ever, but it's so detailed and great that i can't hate it! I have a 3rd gen taco but basically same setup thank you for this video dude!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

It's one of my older videos, I'd like to think I've improved, lol.

[@robertevans8324]

Perfect video, I'm going to change the pads and rotors on my 2015 Tacoma soon and I couldn't have found a better guide to help me. Even if I wasn't mechanically inclined I could do this with this video. I'll definitely be following you for anything concerning my truck. Great Job!!! Thanks so much

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thanks Robert.

[@geologic740]

Thank you for a thorough explanation of what you're doing. Especially on the use of grease and anti-seize on brake pads.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@steveskiles1249]

Great instructional video, enough detail but not too much. Excellent video quality, clear with great lighting. ~Thanks

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thanks Steve

[@abrahamnoriega3344]

This is a Great Brake Job explanation!!! I love the way you explain the important details, keep up the good work man!!!

[@josephrimando5684]

This guy knows what he’s doing. Very professional and precise.

[@ronwiley6548]

Excellent video! Very informative and detailed. Anyone should be able to replace their brake pads or rotors following your video. Great job. Thank you!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thank you Ron.

[@rd5113]

Great video and very informative and instructional I will be doing this on a 2016 Tacoma this video will be a big help. Thank you for posting

[@persius-t7m]

Wow! that is easy that will save me money.😊

[@kevincramer8095]

Great video,thanks for taking the time and explaining things in detail

[@ricardoaguirre7694]

Thank you so much! Very well-done video, I did my brakes and rotors on my Tacoma following your video...Thank you!

[@kevinblair191]

Great video! Not bad on the camera work as well. Very informative. Wasn't sure how to manuver the caliper with the hard line and now I do!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thanks Blair.

[@JoeTokio]

Step-by-step video with very good camera angle and lighting.

[@JoshuaMartelli]

As pretty much 108 other people have said great video. Going to try this on my 2012 Taco thanks!

[@johnb1658]

I don’t understand why so many people remove the brake hose clip. It’s MUCH EASIER to just remove the bolt on the brake hose bracket that way you can move it totally out of the way.

[@HustleHabit]

Great video. Well paced and easy to follow.

[@bluej7966]

Great video. Thank you! I successfully got the pads changed. However, while compressing the pistons (in order to fit the new pads) , I pushed brake fluid back into the master cylinder. This caused overflow out of the cylinder, and now the level is way above the max line, almost to the top of the reservoir. I am wondering if this somehow introduced air into the lines and therefore will require bleeding, or if everything will settle back into the lines eventually. Thanks to anyone who might have any help with this matter!

[@useryggfdcc]

Doing this job this weekend. Thanks excellent 👍.

[@agronkuci9267]

Great job very professional

[@kennethdriggs4373]

Excellent, a cut above clearly.

[@arbaizac11]

12:33 he caught himself saying “beat it off” 🤣

[@arbaizac11]

Great video. Very Helpful

[@livin4today132]

Great video, it helped me a lot, very well done,, thank you,,,

[@ronnyfreeman6051]

Awesome!! Instructions!! Thank you!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You're welcome

[@petemaggio2078]

Great job on the video. Keep music lower and that’s all that needs tweaking. 😊

[@dannywilliams3947]

Thanks for the awesome video. Helped me to change pads and rotors on my 2014 tacoma. Video was great help. Subscribed.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thanks, good job getting it done.

[@scotthernandez3985]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@jmmolina910]

Great video. Would like to see one on the rear brakes.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Problem is they barely wear out and last forever. I do have a video on, cleaning, servicing and adjust the rear brakes and a brake fluid flush video.

[@MickHouseholder]

Very Good Demo

[@MrSsandwichman69]

Great video thank you! Very informative.

[@chuckdearruda6271]

Very informative, very well made video! 👍🏽 and subscribed. Thanks!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thanks Chuck.

[@edfisher6564]

Thanks ,Well done and to the point. This is just what I needed I used power stop Z36 extreme pads and drilled & slotted rotors I took the first caliper apart by mistake but all is well. You helped alot.

[@ericlance3357]

Great no nonsense job. Thank you

[@kfm908]

Great video.Thanks!

[@tyricewilson9084]

Perfect Video. 👍

[@ritageisen7894]

Very thorough. Thanks

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You're welcome Rita.

[@danielkondrath8217]

Great, great video. Thank you.

[@robertspina4503]

Good info

[@jimwilliamson7598]

Very good tutorial

[@tomdrosa7051]

very informative and nicely presented , does the brake fluid reservoir cap need to be opened,also I hope to do my tire rotation soon on 2018 access cab 4 cylinder and will observe the braking system to see if it matches what i have seen on your video Thanks for the video

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You could but it wont make a big difference. Make sure if the fluid pushes out when retracting the pistons you clean it after. Luckily brake fluid is water soluble, a little soap wouldn't hurt either.

[@tomdrosa7051]

tire rotation went well observed the brakes calipers looks the same how about a video on the drum brakes in the rear tacoma brakes thanks in advance!

[@jllanesphoto]

Thank you Sir. Helped a lot.

[@joelbarber2261]

beautiful work bro thank you

[@stevecarver4906]

Well done!

[@josephdibella752]

Thank you! Awesome video

[@stevechewning7741]

Excellent, covered it all.

[@scottcrowder8803]

Excellent job sir 👏 very help ful

[@kevinike]

Great video thanks

[@shortydancer]

Thanks for the upload. I a, loving these tacoma vids.

[@jswjr]

I always lube the caliper pins for smooth movement.

[@nelsonacevedosoto8028]

Thanks, very good.

[@bluej7966]

Thank you!

[@byronricker]

nice close ups , good pace

[@tthoy7338]

Well done 👍 thanks

[@Sober14me]

Thnx nice job

[@stevenpeterson927]

Great video!!

[@michaeltammaro482]

Always take a picture close up and at all angles of EVERYTHING you plan to disassemble.

[@MS-qb5fo]

When you compress the pistons do you need to open the brake fluid reservoir cap? How do you know whether to take the cap off or not?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You can take the cap off if you want to. I never do, like ever. Sometimes the fluid will overflow, luckily brake fluid is water soluble, just wash it off with a hose. Add little soap of yous like.

[@dennismcdonough4512]

Great video.....thanks

[@Beacon_Offroad]

👍

[@martinmartinez2275]

Hey bud, I know your video is old but its a great one, wondering what size of bolt to you use to push the Rotor off ? thank u

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thank, either 8 or 10mm x 1.25 thread.

[@geoki4539]

Nice DIY video! Does your 2015 Tacoma front Brake Setup similar to a 2010 Toyota 4Runner?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Yes, youll find most Toyota stuff is the same. I have video where I put tundra brakes of my 97 4runner. All the same.

[@petegamiz7102]

Great video

[@gordreid1647]

Very well done

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thanks Gord. 👍

[@Doug-pu5tf]

At 30k miles on my 2021 Tacoma, I’m considering trans fluid drain and fill. Would you recommend full flush instead? Thanks for the brake pad video. Very well done.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Absolutely nothing wrong with doing a drain n fill at this point. Youre early anyways, im all about doing it early and often.

[@carlosl3636]

Thanks so much. Great video. Thenonly question the plates needs some lubrication right.

[@Butchsiek]

I watch several videos, for brakes, even though I have decades of experience, one is never to old to learn and I love pointing out certain things.. Shocking part that you did that others dont, torque down the mounting bolts and lug nuts, plus giving the torque specs. For me, I flush out brake fluid with new before compressing the pistons. I dont like the idea of pushing contaminated fluid back into the reservoir and antilock system.

[@richardwatt911]

Great Video. Very Helpful Step By Step...... One question. What is the Torque setting for the two caliper mounting bolts?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thank you. I'll be honest, I don't torque things like that. Should you, yes. But I'm 24 years deep and have alot of experience..

[@johnb.mccain4028]

Good, useful and informative. I will review it again when I do my brakes on my Tacoma. jb mccain

[@albo5106]

Thanks

[@vezina808]

Do you have a video on how to replace the rear brake shoes?

[@phillipjohn1694]

The silver tab for the inner pads, does it matter if it's installed on top or bottom? I've seen another video that says the tab goes on bottom, but when I changed mine the ones I replaced had the tab on top

[@02markcal]

When I reinstalled the caliper after installing a new wheel stud I put a small line of anti-seize on each of the caliper mounting bolts. After watching your video would you recommend taking the bolts out to remove the anti-seize or would it be ok you leave them in with anti-seize on them? ~ Thanks

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Honestly I think the anti-seize is perfectly ok. Depending on the condition of the bolt (rusty) and where you live (rust belt) , the anti-seize could be needed more than others but fine either way.

[@shadowsfallidiot]

I’ve heard you have to use oem when replacing toyota brakes. Have you found this to be true? I noticed you used after market and wanted to see your experience with them.

[@Tupelo777]

Very well done. Thank you. Do you think my 2010 4WD would be much different?

[@user-in2wx8mg1b]

You are a good mechanic, but the music is very loud. We did not listen to your explanation and your words are very fast, but we work for you and thank you.

[@donovan5930]

I use the screw approach every time to remove the rotor. Hammers are for rookies. :)

[@FeedFastRTR]

Thanks, Kelly great video, very detailed down to the torque values. I believe this is the first video I've seen that gives torque values. Quick Questions, I purchased the Duralast Gold Rotors and Duralast Elite Brake Pads at AutoZone what do you think of their quality? Also, is it normal for Tacoma's to warp their rotors? Thank you in advance for your time and replies. Stay safe and God bless.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thank you as well. Since I'm Canadian auto zone and duralast lines are not available here. At my shop I've been using napa parts for about 6 years. Akebono is probably oem and I don't mind raybestos eht. It is quite common yes, use the best rotors as possible.

[@FeedFastRTR]

@@Beacon_Offroad Would you say that the rotor warping is a manufacturer's design deficiency of the rotor being too small for the size of the Tacoma? If so, would you say it would be safer to upgrade to a bigger size braking system, ie., Caliper, Rotor, Pads and whatever else that may be required? or would it be an over kill? Is Akebono a brand? I know that Raybestos is a brand, what is eht? Thank you so much for all your replies to me and everyone else, you are very generous.

[@aheslip]

Great video, what about putting a little antisieze on the caliper mounting bolts?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Sure why not.

[@jrip195300]

Never changed brakes before, do you suggest me doing it? 2019 Tacoma. Video heiped

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Being at 2019 I don't suspect you'll run into any strange issues. follow closely, take your time and you should be just fine. Goodluck.

[@diamondmask7704]

Would this be pretty much the same for a 5 bolt, 2WD 2007 Tacoma?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Yes, it should be the same.

[@webtomboffgrid9725]

Anyone notice when he turned the rotor it looked like a wobble in those rotors?

[@brettlockrow9888]

I noticed that but I suspect it was the because of the pads not being "seated" all the way until the pistons were depressed.

[@davidcarmichael7108]

Do you need to change rotors every time you change pads?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You dont "have to," but there's many reasons to do so.

[@islandvibes652]

I have a 2021 toyota tacoma double cab 2.7 sr would mines be similar to yours

[@Beacon_Offroad]

not 100% but Im fairly certain its the same. Toyota really havent changed there brake much for a long time.

[@davidb2438]

Should you lightly grease pins?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You definitely can.

[@chuckort2884]

Should I have my rotors turned or just put on new.They aren’t warped at all.

[@chuckort2884]

BTW I have 115,000 miles on the original brakes and it’s a 2014. Also great video!

[@jonathanwong986]

With using the pry bar to depress the pistons, does that have the chance of damaging the rotors?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Not really, youd have to be superman, lol.

[@jonathanwong986]

@@Beacon_Offroad thanks, Kelly!

[@stephenmaurer7008]

What thread size bolt should you use to remove the rotors?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

10x1.25

[@JuanDiaz-mu8ht]

Great video! Awful interfering and annoying music.

[@morbidgallo]

No sliders lubrication?