Hello everyone. First post and YES I have searched.

I am looking for good information regarding checking and possibly replacing the brakes on my truck (front and back). My front brakes just started squeeking a bit so i know i need to check the pads at a bare minimum, however i haven't been able to track down a service manual.

Any good links relating to the specifics? pad thickness, replacement (step by step and pics would be great), etc. How about the rear drums?

I have tracked down some info over at 4x4wire but having never done brakes before it is still a bit foggy. Anyone get their brakes done professionally? what did that set you back?

Thanks for any info. Sorry if i missed something in my searching.
RC

 

I've got the FSM for an 03 Taco...its just like our 04's...hang on...

 

Well, hell, I dont know how I can post PDF's....

I can't load em to photobucket, I can't resave them as anything other .pdf's....If you give me yuour email, I can email it to you...

 

thanks my email is taylor_boots@hotmail.com

don't know how big an attachment i can recieve though
thanks again

 

okay, I sent some frames in sperate emails to limit the attachment size. Hope it helps. Let me know if you need anymore.

 

Chris thanks again for the PDF's they were just what i needed!

Anyone know where one can get their hands on the factory service manual other than paying the heap of cash for it?

thanks
RC

 

You can find "it" at Ebay.com

 

I also have it in electronic format if you want that.
Its to big for email, but if you have an instant messenger you can do it rhough direct file transfer, or I can send it on CD, if your willing to pick up shipping....Cheaper than Ebay... Let me know..

 

http://www.deserted1.com/FSM/

FSM for a 2003 Tacoma...same thing.

Front brakes are easy. Just slide out the pads after taking out the retaining springs and back off the caliper pistons a touch by pressing them in with a screwdriver.

Rears are a pain, drum brakes. Slide off the drum, remove the retaining SPRINGS and try your best at not jumping off the nearest cliff. Id recommend getting the correct tools to do the drums and you should be decent