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[NorCalDoug]

I agree on that. The fronts are alot easier to get the pads in once you have the caliper retracted. It took me a bit of time to get the rear pads to slip in, just be patient. It is easier to push in the caliper in the back though.

Here are some things I do/learned. Don't forget to remove some brake fluid from your resevoir and keep the cap off. I use a turkey baster. Do one side at a time so you don't exspell the other caliper piston. Pushing in the caliper pistons can be a bit tough (for me anyway). I alway try to use something soft ie piece of wood to avoid scoring the piston. I have used a large c-clamp, channel locks and other 'pry' like tools to push the pistons back in. The rears are easy since the caliper is removed, 1/2" wood strip and a c-clamp. The fronts are harder to access.

Here is a question, why are the rear calipers bolted with a greased pin? Are you suppose to regrease it? It doesn't mention that in the FSM when outlining rear pad replacement.

Ross

Good points.

The pages I posted are from a '93 manual. I have a 97 that wasn't as handy. I thought the 97 said to grease the pins. I always put some on before I reinstall.

 

[Rich]

...Here is a question, why are the rear calipers bolted with a greased pin? Are you suppose to regrease it?...

In operation, the rear calipers slide on those pins, which is why they are greased. The grease should be renewed as part of the brake job.

 

[GeoRoss]

In operation, the rear calipers slide on those pins, which is why they are greased. The grease should be renewed as part of the brake job.

Thanks for the info, it is not in the '94 FSM.

Ross

 

[smittycrusher]

Doug,

Thanks a ton for those scans. I just got back from Calico w/ SoCal TLCA and I am hooked. I am going to try to tackle the brakes over the next couple of weeks and this info is very valuable.

Smit

btw....lockers are too much fun!

 

[AfricanToy]

Rear Brake job:

Now that was easy...yesturday while out and about I noticed a lite grinding noisecoming from my vehicle...not sure at first what it was I pull over to inspect the front and rear brakes...sure enough the rear rotors were slightly scarred. I decide to stop by the local Toyota dealer to see if they could replace everything quickly while I waited...the lady quoted me $570.00 (rear only), I said "what"!!! so thinking I'm totally getting ripped off I took it overto the local brake shop...the guy pulls the tires off and looks...he says I need new rotors, calipers, and and its extra to fix it in one hour...total cost $635.00

Ok so back to the beginning...I'm not one to pay money for something I can do myself...so I take vehicle back to the house and park the LC in the driveway. I begin pulling everything apart...but not before I read at least three or four post from MUD to refresh my memory. I get the rear rotors out and down to the local autozone for resurfacing @ $9 each. The rotors were in great shape and were within spec... next a set of Raybestos premium brakes with anti-noise $34.50...I clean everything up before installation (w/brake cleaner), check e-brakes (good), Lube and grease bolts and fittings (Lithium) Job finished!!!!

Total cost $57.35 and three hours of my time

I saved over $500 bucks...

 

[NorCalDoug]