Brake Pad Change (No Pics)
#81
Somewhere in the thread someone mentioned that they had asked a dealer and it was 25 ft/lbs. It does seem like the factory torque was considerably higher. I'll try to remember to check it out on Monday. Anyone who's going to work on cars needs to invest in a 1/2 and 3/8 drive torque wrench. Your life DOES depend on it. Please do not use it as an extra rachet or hammer.
When I do the brakes on my other Scion, I'll take a set of pictures on it.
Oldman2
When I do the brakes on my other Scion, I'll take a set of pictures on it.
Oldman2
#82
Originally Posted by oldman2
Somewhere in the thread someone mentioned that they had asked a dealer and it was 25 ft/lbs. It does seem like the factory torque was considerably higher. I'll try to remember to check it out on Monday. Anyone who's going to work on cars needs to invest in a 1/2 and 3/8 drive torque wrench. Your life DOES depend on it. Please do not use it as an extra rachet or hammer.
When I do the brakes on my other Scion, I'll take a set of pictures on it.
Oldman2
When I do the brakes on my other Scion, I'll take a set of pictures on it.
Oldman2
yup - its 25lbs. I posted it here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ighlight=break
#88
If you're rough on brakes, I would start checking them at about 15,000 miles. When the pads are down to about 1/8" thickness left, replace them. Buy high quality, long mileage guarantee brake pads. It appears that Totota is using very soft pads on these to make brakes seem better than they are to potential buyer. This is leading to premature wear out of the factory pads. Depending on your driving style, a good set of pads should last 40-80,000 miles. Thanks Toyota, I was wondering why your dealer pressured me for a $90 brake inspection at the second free oil change.
#89
Originally Posted by 11thhour
thx for info.
also, when should i change my front pads? 25k?
sorry if this was asked before... i looked but nothing really.
also, when should i change my front pads? 25k?
sorry if this was asked before... i looked but nothing really.
You need to look into your wheel and find the pad. Once thats found you will be able to see how much is left. I changed my front pads when they were 1/2 way (because I thought they had less pad then they did). Cost me $27.50 ....hehe...so whocares.
I really wanted to change them to begin with because every time i would put the car in reverse you would hear a clicking sound. That clicking sound was because there was a bit of play in the pad (thats normal but didnt want the car making that sound).
#91
Originally Posted by tcva
i dont have a torque wrench so i tighten by hand to the point where i couldnt tigthen anymore.
I'm going to recheck the bolts when i do my oil change next week.
I'm going to recheck the bolts when i do my oil change next week.
#100
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. IT DOESN'T SAY ANYWHERE IN 5 PAGES TO PUMP THE BRAKES BEFORE MOVING THE CAR!
PUMP THE BRAKES TILL THERE IS PRESSURE BEFORE MOVING YOUR VEHICLE!
I just did my fronts and almost backed into my friends dads audi. very close call.
PUMP THE BRAKES TILL THERE IS PRESSURE BEFORE MOVING YOUR VEHICLE!
I just did my fronts and almost backed into my friends dads audi. very close call.