Well, this forum gets me to try new things. Now I want to know, How hard is it to change brake pads on a second Gen? I am aching to try it Just need a little direction and some encouragement.

 

I'm not sure how to change out "break pads"... Maybe brake pads I could help you out with though... Sorry man couldn't resist

 

OOO- ya, Thanks UKMyers. I feel like an and a little
Cheers!!

 

I changed mine last Saturday morning. If you have your new pads sitting next to you, the process takes about 20 to 30 minutes max to do both of the front sets (about 10-15 minutes a wheel). The rears are drums so you won't be replacing pads.

I use the Autozone Lifetime pads.....pay $19 once and just pull them off when they get used up and exchange them at Autozone for fresh ones. My time is a little longer than half hour because I have to jack up the truck, set the jack stands, pull off the tires on both sides, pull out the old pads, run up to Autozone with the old pads, wait in line to get the new pads, then come home and install. If you choose to go this route, hang onto the used pads that you have now and keep them in the box that the new pads come in. Then when it comes time to replace, you just go up to Autozone with these original used pads before you start the change process so that you have the replacement pads sitting next to you when you pull the used up pads out. Then hang onto those used pads in the box for the next time. I wish I had done this or that I had a used set laying around. I tried to take up a set from a girl friend's old Camry, but the guys at Autozone compare the 'style' to make sure they are getting old pads that are the same as the new ones they are giving out.

It's an easy process to change them, all you need is a large set of channel locks....I wrap the ends with plastic to not mar the calipers. Give it a shot!!

David

 

Here's a good write up, including pictures. Works the same way on the 2nd gen's too. I have a 2nd gen & install my own, doesn't take long and I usually escape without giving blood to the car gods. Have fun!

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/4Runne...enance/brakes/