How to replace the rear brake pads 2011-2017 Toyota Camry

Chapter 1:

Open the hood

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

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Open the brake fluid reservoir.

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Loosen the wheel lug nuts on the rear wheels.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

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Lift the rear of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 3:

Retract the piston

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Insert a flathead screwdriver to the outer extremity of the oblong hole located on the front of the brake caliper. Lift it off using the screwdriver as a lever by pulling it towards you.

Chapter 3:

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This will cause the piston to retract slightly, so that the caliper can be removed more easily for the next steps.

Chapter 4:

Loosen the slide pins

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With a 14mm wrench, unscrew the slide pins. You can use a 14mm wrench to prevent the bolts from rotating.

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Then, remove them.

Chapter 5:

Hang the brake caliper on the strut

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Tip: attach a piece of electrical cable, or a hook, to one of the strut spring coils You can now remove the brake caliper and hand it to the previously installed hook.

Chapter 6:

Remove the brake pads

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Remove the brake pads by prying them out with a flathead screwdriver.

Chapter 6:

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Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the anti-rattle clips.

Chapter 7:

Clean the brake caliper mount

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Brush the caliper mount around the pads to remove any extra rust that could prevent the pads from sliding.

Chapter 8:

Safety tips

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You need to check the sliding of the brake caliper slide pins and the condition of the Caliper slide pin boots. If they look worn, you are advised to replace them with new ones.

Chapter 9:

Prepare and insert the new pads

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Place the new anti-rattle clips on the caliper mount.

Chapter 9:

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Grab the new pads, and lightly coat the ends with copper grease to help them slide more easily.

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Insert the new pads into the caliper mount by sliding them in.

Chapter 10:

Put the brake caliper back

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Grab the caliper.

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Put the brake caliper back in place and screw in the slide pins, by hand at first. Screw them in using both 14mm wrenches.

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 11:

Clean

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Don’t forget to remove the cable that you used to hold the caliper.

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Clean both sides of the disc with brake cleaner and a cloth to remove the grease from the new pads.

Chapter 12:

Passenger side

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You can now repeat the same process on the other side.

Chapter 13:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

Chapter 14:

Pump the brake pedal

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Attention! Before using your vehicle again, start your car, and pump the brake pedal a few times to push the brake pads together again.

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Try to drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so, to avoid glazing the new pads.

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Operation complete.