How do you remove the rotors on a 4Runner?
Just make sure you depress the E brake before removing the rear rotors on your 4Runner. First, place your support bracket with the clips already in place over the rotor.
How does the e brake work on a 4Runner?
The E brake acts like a drum brake on the 5th Gen 4Runner. When the E brake is pressed, the pads push out and into the rotor. This causes the E brake pads and rotors to lock up. Just make sure you depress the E brake before removing the rear rotors on your 4Runner. First, place your support bracket with the clips already in place over the rotor.
Do You Grease the outside of the 4Runner brake pads?
Grease the outside of the brake pads. Yes, the outside. Make sure your E Brake is not pressed down. The E brake acts like a drum brake on the 5th Gen 4Runner. When the E brake is pressed, the pads push out and into the rotor. This causes the E brake pads and rotors to lock up.
How to replace front brake pads and rotors?
Front Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement Step 1: Remove 17mm Bolts on Calipers Step 2: Remove 12mm Bolts on Brake Line Bracket Step 3: Place Caliper on Jack Stand Step 4: Compress Brake Caliper Pistons Step 5: Pull out the first spring (outside spring) Step 6: Remove Pad Spreader Spring (Bottom Spring) Step 7: Remove Disc Caliper Pin
Are there any new brake calipers for a Toyota 4Runner?
If you feel like spending for new calipers the “Tundra Brake Upgrade” is a good option. Tundra calipers and rotors from ~2005 bolt right up to the 3rd gen, just requires some minor trimming of the dust shield. There were two sizes of Tundra rotors from those years, which one to get depends on what wheel you’re running. +1 on the tundra upgrade.
When to pump the brakes on a 4Runner?
Remember to start the 4Runner and pump the brakes after you finish the install on each front and rear setup. This will push the caliper pistons back out and onto the backside of the brake pads. Also, remember to depress the Ebrake before pulling the rear rotors off.