Hi guys,

I'm replacing the rotors/pads in my '98 Tacoma. I have two questions:

1. Is it necessary to remove the manual locking hubs to get the rotors off?
2. I made the mistake of disconnecting the union bolt to the brake line and lost a lot of fluid (it is now below the 'minimum' line on the reservoir). What do I need to do to get my brakes back where they need to be? I'm assuming I'll have to bleed the system; step by step instructions would be great!

Thanks!

 

Here is the link to a online version of the Toyota factory service manual for the 98 tacoma. It has diagrams of everything.

http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2000/index.html

http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2000/Repa...Fluid/blee.pdf (Bleeding)

http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2000/Repa...20Pad/repl.pdf (pad replacement)

And no its not necessary to remove the hubs. All you do it take off the caliper and the rotor will just pull off. Sometimes it takes at takes a couple of raps with a mallet to brake the rotor loose.

And a big WARNING when bleeding the brakes. Put a piece of wood behind the brake pedal to limit its travel to about 50%. The reason for this is because it normally doesn't travel that far and over time corrosion builds up in the back 50% of the cylinder and if you push the pedal all the way down it can and most times will rip the seals on the plunger and require a rebuild or replacement of the master cylinder.