DIY Front brake pads replacement Toyota Sienna 2013 🔧step by step🔧, by Daniel Puccetti on YouTube. 2 min 48 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 48 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Park on a flat, solid surface and loosen the front wheel lug nuts slightly while the van is still on the ground.
Raise the front of the van with a floor jack and set it on jack stands under the frame. Never work under a van held only by the jack.
Remove the lug nuts and pull off the front wheel to expose the brake caliper and rotor.
Unbolt the caliper guide pins or the caliper bracket bolts, then lift the caliper off the rotor. Hang it from the strut spring with a wire or bungee so the brake hose is not stretched.
Pull the old pads out of the caliper bracket and note which way the wear indicator clip faces.
Clean the bracket with a wire brush and apply a thin coat of brake grease to the pad ears and guide pins, not the friction surface.
Push the caliper piston back into its bore with a C-clamp or piston tool. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap first and watch the level.
Fit the new pads into the bracket, then slide the caliper back over the rotor and refit the bolts.
Tighten the caliper bolts to the torque in your Sienna service manual, refit the wheel and lower the van.
Press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm, then check the fluid level and top up if needed.
Tips and common mistakes
Pump the brake pedal before driving, or the first press will go to the floor with the pads pushed back.
Replace pads in pairs on the same axle and check rotor thickness and scoring while the wheel is off.
Do not let the caliper hang by the brake hose, as it can crack and cause a fluid leak.
Bed in new pads with a few gentle stops from about 30 mph before normal driving.
Questions
Do I need to replace the rotors too?
Not always. If the rotors are scored, below minimum thickness or warped, replace or resurface them at the same time. Measure them with a micrometer before deciding.
How do I know when the front pads need changing?
Squealing, a grinding noise or a brake pedal that feels soft are common signs. Check pad thickness through the caliper opening; under about 3 mm means replace them.
Can I do this without a torque wrench?
You can, but caliper bolts need the correct torque to stay safe. A torque wrench is cheap insurance and worth having for any brake job.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
