How to Replace Rear Brake Pads | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2013-2023 | DIY Guide, by Toyota Master Tech on YouTube. 6 min 33 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 33 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Park on flat ground and chock the front wheels. Loosen the rear wheel nuts half a turn while the car is still on the ground.
Jack up the rear of the car and lower it onto axle stands under the chassis rails. Never work under a car held only by a jack.
Remove the wheel nuts and pull off the wheel. Set it aside where it will not roll.
Unbolt the caliper guide pins and lift the caliper off the rotor. Hang it with a strap or wire so the brake hose is not stretched.
Pull the old pads and anti-rattle clips out of the bracket. Note which way the wear indicator faces.
Clean the caliper bracket and slide pins with brake cleaner and a wire brush. Check the rotor for deep grooves or heavy rust.
Apply a thin coat of brake grease to the slide pins and pad ears only. Keep grease off the friction surface and rotor.
Push the caliper piston back with a caliper tool or C-clamp. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap first and watch the level.
Fit the new pads and clips, then slide the caliper back over the rotor and refit the guide pins. Torque the bolts to the spec in your owner's manual.
Refit the wheel, lower the car and tighten the nuts in a star pattern. Pump the brake pedal until it feels firm before you drive.
Tips and common mistakes
Pump the brake pedal several times before moving off, or the first press will go to the floor.
Check the brake fluid level after pushing the piston back and top up if needed.
Replace pads in pairs on the same axle so braking stays even.
Bed the new pads in with a few gentle stops from low speed on a quiet road.
Questions
Do I need to replace the rotors too?
Not always. If the rotor is scored, below minimum thickness or badly rusted, replace it. Otherwise a light clean is enough.
How do I know when rear pads need changing?
Most pads have a wear indicator or squeal tab. Replace them when the friction material is around 2 to 3 mm thick.
Can I do this without a caliper piston tool?
Yes, a large C-clamp with the old pad against the piston works. Go slowly and keep the clamp square.
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.
