Toyota corolla front brake noise fixed install new brake pads #automobile #garage #mechanic, by Inayat auto technician on YouTube. 2 min 23 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 23 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Park on flat ground, loosen the wheel nuts slightly, then jack up the front and support it on axle stands. Never work under a car held only by a jack.
Remove the wheel nuts and take off the front wheel to expose the brake caliper and disc.
Unbolt the caliper guide bolts and lift the caliper off the disc. Hang it with a strap or wire so the brake hose is not stretched.
Pull out the old brake pads and note which way the wear indicator clip faces. Clean the caliper bracket with a wire brush and brake cleaner.
Push the caliper piston back into its bore with a C-clamp or piston tool. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap first so fluid can return.
Fit the new pads into the bracket with the wear indicator on the correct side. Apply a thin layer of brake grease to the pad ears and guide pins, not the friction face.
Slide the caliper back over the new pads, refit the guide bolts and tighten them to the torque in your Corolla manual.
Refit the wheel, lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts in a star pattern. Repeat on the other side if you are doing both.
Press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm, then check the fluid level and top up if needed.
Drive slowly at first and bed the pads in with a few gentle stops from low speed before normal driving.
Tips and common mistakes
Always replace pads in axle pairs so braking stays even.
Do not let the caliper hang by the brake hose, as it can crack and leak.
Clean and grease the guide pins or the pads can stick and squeal again.
If the pedal still feels soft after pumping, do not drive and check for a fluid leak.
Questions
Do I need to bleed the brakes after changing pads?
Usually no. Just push the piston back slowly and pump the pedal. Bleed only if you opened a brake line or the pedal stays soft.
How do I know when the front pads need replacing?
Squealing, grinding or a wear indicator light are common signs. Check pad thickness through the caliper opening, and replace when the friction material is around 3 mm or less.
Can I reuse the old brake disc?
Yes if it is above the minimum thickness and not scored or warped. Otherwise replace the discs along with the pads.
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.
