nvrsummer2

Hey guys, my first post I think! I replaced the front calipers, pads and rotors on my 96 yota 4runner, Sr5 V6 4WD. Everything seems ok except i noticed the outside 1/8" of the rotor didnt seem to be getting contact from the pad. Its the same on both sides. The old and new rotors are the same size. I measured them. Didnt see this wear on the old rotors. Maybe a thin bit, but this is more pronounced.

Is this normal or should I do something about it?

I added a pic of it..

Thanks in advance! I just started wrenching on my own. Its alot of fun and I already saved myself $300. Gonna spend that saved money on tools and move on to other parts of the truck. Ill leave the heavy stuff for a true pro. Or make friends and ply them with beer!

malteserunner

iTrader: (1)

That's normal. Congrats for taking on the project.

nvrsummer2

Thanks! Ive definitely caught the wrenching bug!

Is it important to use the lubey stuff on the calipers? I had never seen this used. But as I go around the internetz it seems people do this.

My next project is the rear brakes.

wyoming9

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If you have never done rear brakes make sure you have one of the manuals to look at.

It can be a little over whelming the first time

vital22re

iTrader: (2)

Indeed. With the rear drums make sure to do only one side at a time so you can have the other side to look at just in case.

nvrsummer2

Yup I plan to take pics and use one wheel at a time for reference!

rokblok

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On most Toyota front calipers, at least the earlier trucks and runners, the "lube stuff" isn't really necessary. That stuff is made for sliders and friction points on sliding/floating calipers. The truck/runner calipers are stationary. The pistons move and that's it.