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 Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it James. Thanks for watching and dropping me a comment.
@timthannisch79482 күн бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you!!! Saved me from spending hard earned money at the dealership
@homeboy28642 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a how-to video as good as this. Great job man and thank you very much
@jrip1953002 жыл бұрын
👍
@timthannisch79482 күн бұрын
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
@garya987520 күн бұрын
Great video very detailed -explanation was on point and the lighting was great could see everything. Keep up the great job.
@FDS-nucklehead4 ай бұрын
One of the best brake change videos out here. Thanks
@mrcswawlugo Жыл бұрын
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
@greganderson23353 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Very well explained, excellent step-by-step, great pace! Well-done! GBL
@scabs327 күн бұрын
One of the best videos great filming and very well done
@danpincus91412 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan.
@davidray3558 Жыл бұрын
One of the better front disc brake job videos I have watched on you tube. Great job with sound and lighting.
@vezina808 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Easy to follow and very well explained. Just the video I was looking for. Thank you!!!
@thatsicktacosauce2 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
It's one of my older videos, I'd like to think I've improved, lol.
@robertevans83242 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert.
@geologic7403 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a thorough explanation of what you're doing. Especially on the use of grease and anti-seize on brake pads.
@Beacon_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching.
@steveskiles12492 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video, enough detail but not too much. Excellent video quality, clear with great lighting. ~Thanks
@Beacon_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve
@abrahamnoriega3344 Жыл бұрын
This is a Great Brake Job explanation!!! I love the way you explain the important details, keep up the good work man!!!
@josephrimando56842 жыл бұрын
This guy knows what he’s doing. Very professional and precise.
@ronwiley65484 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ron.
@rd51132 жыл бұрын
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-t7m6 ай бұрын
Wow! that is easy that will save me money.😊
@kevincramer8095 Жыл бұрын
Great video,thanks for taking the time and explaining things in detail
@ricardoaguirre76942 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Very well-done video, I did my brakes and rotors on my Tacoma following your video...Thank you!
@kevinblair1912 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Blair.
@JoeTokio2 жыл бұрын
Step-by-step video with very good camera angle and lighting.
@JoshuaMartelli Жыл бұрын
As pretty much 108 other people have said great video. Going to try this on my 2012 Taco thanks!
@johnb16582 жыл бұрын
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.
@HustleHabit3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Well paced and easy to follow.
@bluej7966 Жыл бұрын
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!
@useryggfdcc4 ай бұрын
Doing this job this weekend. Thanks excellent 👍.
@agronkuci92672 жыл бұрын
Great job very professional
@kennethdriggs4373 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, a cut above clearly.
@arbaizac11 Жыл бұрын
12:33 he caught himself saying “beat it off” 🤣
@arbaizac11 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Very Helpful
@livin4today1326 ай бұрын
Great video, it helped me a lot, very well done,, thank you,,,
@ronnyfreeman6051 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Instructions!! Thank you!
@Beacon_Offroad Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@petemaggio207825 күн бұрын
Great job on the video. Keep music lower and that’s all that needs tweaking. 😊
@dannywilliams39473 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome video. Helped me to change pads and rotors on my 2014 tacoma. Video was great help. Subscribed.
@Beacon_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good job getting it done.
@scotthernandez3985 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Thank you
@jmmolina9103 жыл бұрын
Great video. Would like to see one on the rear brakes.
@Beacon_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
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.
@MickHouseholder2 ай бұрын
Very Good Demo
@MrSsandwichman69 Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you! Very informative.
@chuckdearruda62714 жыл бұрын
Very informative, very well made video! 👍🏽 and subscribed. Thanks!
@Beacon_Offroad4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck.
@edfisher65643 жыл бұрын
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.
@ericlance33573 жыл бұрын
Great no nonsense job. Thank you
@kfm908 Жыл бұрын
Great video.Thanks!
@tyricewilson9084 Жыл бұрын
Perfect Video. 👍
@ritageisen78942 жыл бұрын
Very thorough. Thanks
@Beacon_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Rita.
@danielkondrath82173 жыл бұрын
Great, great video. Thank you.
@robertspina4503 Жыл бұрын
Good info
@jimwilliamson75982 жыл бұрын
Very good tutorial
@tomdrosa70515 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad5 жыл бұрын
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.
@tomdrosa70515 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. Helped a lot.
@joelbarber22613 жыл бұрын
beautiful work bro thank you
@stevecarver4906 Жыл бұрын
Well done!
@josephdibella7522 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Awesome video
@stevechewning7741 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, covered it all.
@scottcrowder88032 жыл бұрын
Excellent job sir 👏 very help ful
@kevinike3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@shortydancer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload. I a, loving these tacoma vids.
@jswjr Жыл бұрын
I always lube the caliper pins for smooth movement.
@nelsonacevedosoto80282 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very good.
@bluej7966 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@byronricker2 жыл бұрын
nice close ups , good pace
@tthoy73383 жыл бұрын
Well done 👍 thanks
@Sober14me Жыл бұрын
Thnx nice job
@stevenpeterson9272 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@michaeltammaro482 Жыл бұрын
Always take a picture close up and at all angles of EVERYTHING you plan to disassemble.
@MS-qb5fo3 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
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.
@dennismcdonough45122 жыл бұрын
Great video.....thanks
@Beacon_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
👍
@martinmartinez2275 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank, either 8 or 10mm x 1.25 thread.
@geoki45393 жыл бұрын
Nice DIY video! Does your 2015 Tacoma front Brake Setup similar to a 2010 Toyota 4Runner?
@Beacon_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
Yes, youll find most Toyota stuff is the same. I have video where I put tundra brakes of my 97 4runner. All the same.
@petegamiz71022 жыл бұрын
Great video
@gordreid16472 жыл бұрын
Very well done
@Beacon_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gord. 👍
@Doug-pu5tf Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely nothing wrong with doing a drain n fill at this point. Youre early anyways, im all about doing it early and often.
@carlosl36362 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Great video. Thenonly question the plates needs some lubrication right.
@Butchsiek Жыл бұрын
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.
@richardwatt9112 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Very Helpful Step By Step...... One question. What is the Torque setting for the two caliper mounting bolts?
@Beacon_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
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.mccain402810 ай бұрын
Good, useful and informative. I will review it again when I do my brakes on my Tacoma. jb mccain
@albo5106 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@vezina808 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to replace the rear brake shoes?
@phillipjohn1694 Жыл бұрын
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
@02markcal5 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad5 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Tupelo7773 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Thank you. Do you think my 2010 4WD would be much different?
@user-in2wx8mg1b9 ай бұрын
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.
@donovan59302 жыл бұрын
I use the screw approach every time to remove the rotor. Hammers are for rookies. :)
@FeedFastRTR3 жыл бұрын
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_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
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.
@FeedFastRTR3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@aheslip3 жыл бұрын
Great video, what about putting a little antisieze on the caliper mounting bolts?
@Beacon_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
Sure why not.
@jrip1953002 жыл бұрын
Never changed brakes before, do you suggest me doing it? 2019 Tacoma. Video heiped
@Beacon_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
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.
@diamondmask77043 жыл бұрын
Would this be pretty much the same for a 5 bolt, 2WD 2007 Tacoma?
@Beacon_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it should be the same.
@webtomboffgrid97253 жыл бұрын
Anyone notice when he turned the rotor it looked like a wobble in those rotors?
@brettlockrow98882 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to change rotors every time you change pads?
@Beacon_Offroad Жыл бұрын
You dont "have to," but there's many reasons to do so.
@islandvibes6523 жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 toyota tacoma double cab 2.7 sr would mines be similar to yours
@Beacon_Offroad3 жыл бұрын
not 100% but Im fairly certain its the same. Toyota really havent changed there brake much for a long time.
@davidb24385 ай бұрын
Should you lightly grease pins?
@Beacon_Offroad5 ай бұрын
You definitely can.
@chuckort28842 жыл бұрын
Should I have my rotors turned or just put on new.They aren’t warped at all.
@chuckort28842 жыл бұрын
BTW I have 115,000 miles on the original brakes and it’s a 2014. Also great video!
@jonathanwong9862 жыл бұрын
With using the pry bar to depress the pistons, does that have the chance of damaging the rotors?
@Beacon_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
Not really, youd have to be superman, lol.
@jonathanwong9862 жыл бұрын
@@Beacon_Offroad thanks, Kelly!
@stephenmaurer70082 жыл бұрын
What thread size bolt should you use to remove the rotors?
@Beacon_Offroad2 жыл бұрын
10x1.25
@JuanDiaz-mu8ht3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Awful interfering and annoying music.