How to replace the rear brakes 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.

Chapter 2:

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

Chapter 3:

Loosen the parking brake

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It is now necessary to release the parking brake in order to clear the grip of the drum brake shoes on the disc.

Chapter 3:

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You will have to remove the shutter cover located on the disc with flathead screwdriver. You can now reach the adjustment mechanism of the brake shoes, and retract the brake shoes until the disc is free.

Chapter 4:

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

Chapter 5:

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 6:

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 7:

Remove the brake pads

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

Chapter 7:

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

Chapter 8:

Remove the brake caliper mount

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Using a socket wrench and a 17mm socket, unscrew the two holding screws on the caliper mount. Depending on the state of the bolts on the caliper mount, it may be necessary to use a hammer to loosen them.

Chapter 8:

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Remove the caliper mount.

Chapter 9:

Remove the brake disc

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Sometimes the disc may get stuck on the hub, if this happens, use a hammer to remove it. Finally, remove the disc.

Chapter 10:

Prepare the new brake disc

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Clean the wheel hub with a wire brush.

Chapter 10:

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Before installing the new disc, it is vital to clean it using brake cleaner and paper towels to take off the storage paraffin. If your new disc is coated, you can place it directly onto the wheel hub.

Chapter 11:

Put the brake caliper mount back on

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

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Reassemble the caliper mount by screwing first by hand, then with a socket wrench and a 17mm socket to lock them in place.

Chapter 11:

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 12:

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 13:

Place the new brake pads

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

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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 14:

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.

Chapter 14:

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 15:

Clean

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

Chapter 16:

Finalise the reassembly

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In case you adjusted the brake shoes to remove the disc, set the mechanism back until there is a slight friction between the brake shoes and the disc.

Chapter 16:

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Put the shutter cover back on.

Chapter 16:

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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 17:

Passenger side

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

Chapter 18:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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

Chapter 18:

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

Chapter 18:

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

Chapter 19:

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.

Chapter 19:

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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.

Chapter 19:

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Operation complete.