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Tacoma Front brake pads Install Guide

Your Tacoma

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This page covers the US Tacoma V6.

Stronger stops
Medium$120–$1801 hr
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Why do it

Stronger pads stop bigger tires better.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the hardware

    • Remove the old hardware.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2005-2015) (0:31–2:05)

  2. Compress the piston

    • Press it back.
    Watch this step (2:05–3:32)

  3. Refit the caliper

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (6:17–7:13)

  4. Fit the pads

    • Fit the new pads.
    Watch this step (7:13–9:33)

  5. Remove the hardware

    • Remove the brake hardware.
    Watch this step (Team O'Neil, on a 2016-2023) (0:58–1:33)

  6. Remove the old pads

    • Prepare the caliper and pull the pads.
    Watch this step (1:33–2:17)

  7. Refit the caliper

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (3:39–4:29)

  8. Fit the new pads

    • Fit the pads and clips.
    Watch this step (4:29–6:29)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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