Brake Pad Change Without Bleeding Fluid (1 Viewer)

[96redformula]

Can I just C-Clamp the caliper pistons back with the brake reservoir open? I had perfect success on previous 4Runners I had before but wasn't sure on the Land Cruiser.

The brake pads are not very worn but they squeal like crazy. I have already removed the old pads greased the back a bit along with the pin, no luck with that helping much. Thanks in advance.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

Yes, but you should first evacuate the pressure by pumping the pedal ~30 times until it drops out with the key OFF.

 

[BuckarooBanzai]

I just replaced the rear pads and rotors on mine about two weeks ago. I cracked the bleeder open on the caliper and allowed some fluid to escape while using a pry bar to move the piston back.
Working great now and the new pads are quiet.

 

[badlander]

It's best practice to NOT push old brake caliper fluid back into the system. Instead, do like BuckarooBanzai did and crack the bleeder and let it flow out into a bottle just as in bleeding brakes.

 

[96redformula]

It's best practice to NOT push old brake caliper fluid back into the system. Instead, do like BuckarooBanzai did and crack the bleeder and let it flow out into a bottle just as in bleeding brakes.

Will any bottle work or do I need a fancy one with a check valve?

 

[BuckarooBanzai]

Anything will work. Just be careful not to allow air into the caliper while the bleeder is open. Meaning, keep pressure on the piston until the bleeder valve is closed.