How to replace rear brakes and rotors 2004 Toyota 4 Runner

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  • @CarlRMauri
    @CarlRMauri 6 років тому +16

    not just good, but GREAT one of the best I have seen,
    Why?
    1. Calm, deliberate, and throrough procedure by Jim
    2. Great videography. Clear, and great close ups.
    3. Great review at the end of the job.
    Thank you!!

  • @JackTheJust
    @JackTheJust 3 роки тому +2

    THANK YOU!
    A friend did my front brakes with me and now I am ready to do the rear brakes on my own. How awesome that I have a 2004 4-runner and you showed me every step. The front brakes were different so THANK YOU for explaining the rear change in simple to understand layman terms!

  • @ThePendragon1998
    @ThePendragon1998 6 років тому +5

    This is one of the best auto repair videos I have ever seen! I hardly ever comment on youtube, but I just had to give you props for this.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  6 років тому

      Thank you for watching and your complement.I'm happy to share my knowledge.

  • @byteme45
    @byteme45 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jim! Tackled the brakes this weekend - haven't done brakes in 30 years and took my time on the first side, second side took about 1/5 the time as I didn't have to watch the video constantly. Went great with your step by step, detailed instructions!!

  • @iangall76
    @iangall76 6 років тому +3

    I just wanted to be one of many to thank you for this very well detailed video. Just awesome man. Great demeanor sprinkled with personality.

  • @phillipwebster4041
    @phillipwebster4041 4 роки тому +1

    Just finished replacing the pads and rotors on my 05 4Runner. One item you didn't happen to mention was the rubber boots that protect the slide bolts. I bought a kit from a well known website (Rock......com) that included pads, clips, rotors and boots. I was quite glad I did. One of my slides was frozen and the pad was grinding against the rotor. The boots they provided are different for the top and bottom slides. I just thought I'd mention this as a hint to others to just pay attention as they remove the old ones. It makes replacing them much easier. That was the only issue that you didn't address (and I admit it's pretty minor). thanks for the very thorough and well produced video and all the help it provided.

  • @summernash8331
    @summernash8331 2 роки тому

    Fabulous. Especially appreciate the ending memos of symptoms post-repair. Helps with the paranoia that we did something critically wrong.

  • @michaelmoreno4939
    @michaelmoreno4939 5 років тому +2

    Great video. Clear,concise and with all the tips the average guy needs. Just bought an '07 4Runner for my son ad want to do all maintenance we can with him.

  • @Reubengt50
    @Reubengt50 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir for the detailed video. Just changed mine and you made it a breeze and saved me a lot of money. Very much appreciated.

  • @douglasjordan3415
    @douglasjordan3415 6 років тому +1

    Nice job Jim, good audio and video quality as well as a quality illustration of how to do this job the right way the first time. I enjoyed this and sincerely appreciate your valuable contribution. You have helped me tackle some jobs I would not have attempted otherwise and it's a huge help currently being out of work. Thanks again!

  • @namijoh
    @namijoh Рік тому

    Jim, thanks for the pointers! Jumped back onto car maintenance this afternoon after watching your thorough video. Much appreciated!

  • @TN_HondaDad
    @TN_HondaDad 5 років тому +1

    Boy, those Northeast winters sure do havoc on vehicles. Great video btw: Definitely a mechanic I would want to service my vehicle.

  • @bigtreesfall
    @bigtreesfall 5 років тому

    Gotta do my brakes but I wanted to just double check as this is the first time on the Yota.
    Thanks for making it a straight through process.

  • @dosvaskosfarms4643
    @dosvaskosfarms4643 6 років тому

    Excellent Video Jim, Really helped me out and I am now back on the road.

  • @buzmey9
    @buzmey9 6 років тому

    Thank you for such an in depth tutorial. I enjoyed watching it.

  • @charlesgray143
    @charlesgray143 6 років тому

    A lot of good people in world to help others . Excellent video. Thanks Jim. helped me a lot

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  6 років тому

      Charles Gray Glad I could help, appreciate the comment.

  • @cbsmanitobaguide1023
    @cbsmanitobaguide1023 5 років тому

    A NICE GUY AND HE SHOW'S YOU HOW'S IT DONE RIGHT ,,,, THANKS VERY MUCH JIM !

  • @barrym7462
    @barrym7462 4 роки тому

    excellent video great job on showing how to replace the brake pads

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable 6 років тому

    Excellent video for those who own thee vehicles. Great video for some steps along the process.

  • @nyag1764
    @nyag1764 6 років тому

    So...as a single lady, I was going to attempt this job myself on my forerunner and, although this video is superb and I LOVE learning about mechanics, I fear I'll not be able to do this myself, especially because I don't have half of these tools. Sad face. Lord please bring my handyman, mechanically inclined husband with whom we can work on these things together! !! Thanks for the great video! From Texas.

  • @GflockaRealHoe
    @GflockaRealHoe 2 роки тому

    thanks for every detail included. helps alot. tackling this issue today!

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss 4 роки тому

    I've been watching your videos for God Knows how long. I just realized, either I never subscribed, or something else.. So I just subscribed again I guess lol
    Thank you for your way of explaining, patience, and videography.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  4 роки тому +1

      Welcome back!Thanks for watching.

  • @twowheeledsmurph
    @twowheeledsmurph Рік тому

    Great tutorial, Jim. Much appreciated. Cheers from 🇨🇦

  • @VertigoPerformance
    @VertigoPerformance 6 років тому

    That was a great video, best I've seen.

  • @richardortiz197
    @richardortiz197 5 років тому

    Thumbs up explained extremely well.👍. I'm going to be doing my rear brakes after I replace front brakes and rotors. Thank you

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому

      I'm happy to help .Thanks for watching.

    • @nickp76
      @nickp76 4 роки тому

      @@jimthecarguy thanks for the great video. I just need help with one problem. When I laid the caliper off the the side. Fluid pushed the cylinder out. I could get it back in. I had to clamp the hose and take apart the cylinder caliper and clean out and put back together.
      But when I try to bleed out the air with the valve nothing happens. Bleeder valve is clean so I'm stumped

  • @azphilip1960
    @azphilip1960 5 років тому

    Great video as always!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jeremyd4708
    @jeremyd4708 3 роки тому +2

    awesome thanks the instruction and clear video. good tips on cleaning the rust and which lubricants / grease to use. I would love if you included the torque specs in your notes. then it would be a one stop guide!

  • @andrewpierce2395
    @andrewpierce2395 6 років тому +11

    you can adjust the parking brake shoes with a screwdriver on the little star wheels that can be accessed with clearance holes in the rotors if they are positioned at 6 and 12 o'clock

    • @gregallen9065
      @gregallen9065 4 роки тому +2

      exactly......he left out a critical step since many times you cannot get the rotor off without backing the parking brake shoes all the way in to clear the "lip" of rust that forms inside the rotor near the edge where the emergency brake pads do not touch........many times getting the rotor off is the toughest part of a job like this AND you always have the star wheel adjusted all the way in when you replace the rotor and go through the parking brake adjustment procedure. I was amazed that he completely left that out, not only that he also stated you could not adjust them.....wow. Gotta love these UA-cam mechanics.....lol.

    • @richward2288
      @richward2288 3 роки тому +1

      @@gregallen9065 Also, there are 2 threaded holes in the rotor. You can insert a 14mm head, 8.8 hardness (grade 5) 29.5 mm length, 7.85 mm dia., pitch is about 1.25 mm. WD40 around the axle area, back off the emergency brake, then screw the 2 bolts into the rotor and it will come off; much easier than a hammer. Be careful not to strip the threads in the rotor.

    • @Me-zo8yc
      @Me-zo8yc 2 роки тому

      Well at least I know about this step now. Thanks!

  • @HB-yq8gy
    @HB-yq8gy 6 років тому

    Jim your videos are excellent very detail. The same brake service for 08 Toyota rav. The refresher course was needed. Thanks.

  • @luisgeorge7059
    @luisgeorge7059 5 років тому

    Tnks Jim , I watched your video then finally pull out the rear disc 😓👍🏼 I was fitting to

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому

      I'm happy to help. Watch for the next free tool giveaway coming soon.

  • @Lealtad87
    @Lealtad87 6 років тому

    Great video Sir! Thank you

  • @shootnpost7954
    @shootnpost7954 6 років тому

    Great video and great content!

  • @joshuajose2669
    @joshuajose2669 5 років тому

    Awesome vid. Thanks for the post up. I tried to post up a pic of what happens if you ignore the grinding. It wasn’t pretty. My pad pretty much separated from the caliper and heated up enough to melt through one of the piston seals and lost all of my fluid sitting at a light. Scary situation. Moral: procrastination can kill you.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching and your input.

  • @hogan1515
    @hogan1515 6 років тому

    Great job. Very Informative!

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  6 років тому

      I'm happy to help.Live stream Sunday night at 7:00 PM on jimthecarguy.I hope you can stop by.

  • @lschiz-photography1765
    @lschiz-photography1765 2 роки тому

    Excellent! Thank you.

  • @johnrhodes6593
    @johnrhodes6593 6 років тому

    Thanks for this great video. I did it with your help.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  6 років тому

      I'm happy to help.Thank you for watching.

  • @miss.wright3035
    @miss.wright3035 6 років тому +3

    4Runner caliper pistons are known for seizing up. You should be cleaning both pistons while extended, and applying anti sieze copper paste.

  • @jmaurhy
    @jmaurhy 2 роки тому

    Thanks bro!!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @insanzeforlife5150
    @insanzeforlife5150 5 років тому

    Great video 👍

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching. I'm happy to help

  • @chevyvega6622
    @chevyvega6622 3 роки тому +1

    for removing the rotor, i could hear the parking brake pad, could you loosen the adjuster on the parking brake to allow the rotor to slide off, sounded tight?

  • @mikeprokop8947
    @mikeprokop8947 3 роки тому

    Excellent!!!

  • @almadeunrebel
    @almadeunrebel Рік тому

    brake grease, silicone and anti seize are they all interchangeable for this application?

  • @TheReaL35
    @TheReaL35 5 років тому +8

    so he took about 20 minutes there...Think i should get it knocked out in about 2 hours lol

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому +1

      Yes 2 hours is a good estimate.Remember at the shop everything is right at hand. Let me know if you need any advice. Thank you for watching . Don't forget to subscribe.

  • @bkproductions3569
    @bkproductions3569 5 років тому

    Excellent. I felt like I was in a mechanics class. Thanks for your help!

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому

      I'm happy to help. Watch for the next free tool giveaway coming soon.

  • @iamatt
    @iamatt 3 роки тому

    Hey I just did mine on a 2004 4runner. New rotors and pads. Getting squeal while driving but not when braking now.
    Any suggestions?

  • @jraw4310
    @jraw4310 3 роки тому

    Is the same process for the rear brakes of a '03 Lexus GX470 the same?

  • @jt20thave
    @jt20thave 5 років тому +7

    Hi Jim, great video!! Btw what are the torque specs?

    • @PapaP86
      @PapaP86 3 роки тому +3

      You probably don't need it anymore, but 77lbs for the bracket, 65lbs for the caliper if anyone else sees this.

  • @mendoblendo321
    @mendoblendo321 Рік тому

    What's the name of the clips you moved from the caliper? You mentioned it being rusty.
    Thank you

  • @nofear6235
    @nofear6235 5 років тому

    Really nice video. Very informative. Are you located in NJ by the chance? Would love to visit the shop.

  • @johndelpozzo8402
    @johndelpozzo8402 6 років тому

    Hey Jim, I love your videos. Have you ever done a brake job on 4 piston Brembo brakes? I just got a new Camaro and those are the brakes that came from the factory. When it's time, I would like to change them myself.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  6 років тому +1

      Yes they are no different than any other 4 piston set up.I think I have a few Mercedes Benz brake jobs with the Brembo brakes.

  • @carlsmith4767
    @carlsmith4767 Місяць тому

    witch pads do you use

  • @myronhensel
    @myronhensel 6 років тому +1

    Aren't you supposed to take the brake bluid cap off in the hood when you compress the caliper piston?

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  6 років тому

      No need to as long as it is not over filled.

  • @stevanrose7439
    @stevanrose7439 2 роки тому

    You never said anything about the squealers is there one on each pad ?

  • @ericcervantes663
    @ericcervantes663 2 роки тому

    Does anyone know how to Service the rear dtum brakes on these?

  • @bustitellis
    @bustitellis 6 років тому

    Best!!!

  • @gordonchristensen8143
    @gordonchristensen8143 4 роки тому +1

    I am somewhat confused. You said that grease on the pads is not a problem because you clean them with brake cleaner after installed. If you spray brake cleaner on the assembled caliper won't that wash away all of the silicone grease that was just applied? maybe show how you do that?

  • @Liberty4Ever
    @Liberty4Ever 8 місяців тому

    I bet you didn't really look up the torque specs. 🙂
    77 foot pounds for the caliper bracket mounting bolts
    65 foot pounds for the slider pins
    I put anti-seize compound between the back of the rotor and the wheel face that tends to rust.

  • @14vlee
    @14vlee 5 років тому

    Those clips go in so easy and looks solid with space where the pads sit at the top and bottom of the bracket. What brand pads was it? Advance auto has very crappy hardware with their wearever pads.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому +1

      I use either Monroe or Wagner. They are the best. Thanks for watching. Im happy to help. Don't forget to subscribe.

  • @Magnusscipioiterum
    @Magnusscipioiterum 6 років тому

    I changed the rear pads on my 2005 Toyota Solara, but the pedal still feels mushy and goes about mid way when pushed. Is that Normal?

    • @MegaCityOne
      @MegaCityOne 6 років тому

      No. Did you have to bleed your brakes?

  • @janico76
    @janico76 6 років тому

    Hello Jim,
    Which was in your opinion the best year on the 4th Generation Toyota 4runners from 2003-2009?
    God Bless you.

    • @Blakgun
      @Blakgun 6 років тому +1

      Starting in 2006 they made a lot of good changes to the lighting systems - added LEDs, added projector headlights, and some other improvements in different areas. I don't think there were any significant changes between 2006-2009.

    • @markmarcantonio5808
      @markmarcantonio5808 3 роки тому +2

      2005 plus corrected the head gasket problem .... it’s always best to buy one of the last years in a generation because they fixed all
      Or most of the errors of the first few years - so I would say an 07-09

    • @janico76
      @janico76 3 роки тому

      @@markmarcantonio5808 Thank you Mark.
      Have a nice weekend.

  • @chevyvega6622
    @chevyvega6622 3 роки тому

    are you not able to access the star wheel from the front hole in the rotor?

    • @greghope235
      @greghope235 2 роки тому +1

      yes, rotate star up to contract (loosen) and down to expand (tighten). After new rotor is on make e brake shoes tight turning star downwards and then back off 7-8 clicks of star, so they don't drag.

  • @michaeldiaz754
    @michaeldiaz754 5 років тому +1

    Put some anti seize behind your new rotors, so they won’t be hard to get off in the future. Just a tip for you Do it yourself peeps.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому

      I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching

  • @sergeantthomas4003
    @sergeantthomas4003 3 роки тому

    I replaced my rear break pads, calipers, and rotors. Bleed my brakes, everything's tq'd, and during the road test, both back brakes sound God awful. They scrape and squeeze. What might I have done wrong?

  • @RF-co2ix
    @RF-co2ix 4 роки тому

    Great video, thank you Jim. Just one input - I followed this to the T, went well except for the broken parking brake spring trying to get the rotor off. You mention this as a concern, but the hammer technique resulted in the broken spring. Another video (ua-cam.com/video/aauPXz-Rdik/v-deo.html) shows that you can loosen the parking brake which makes getting the rotor off super easy. Wish I had seen the other video before I did the job

  • @tbonenbugsy777
    @tbonenbugsy777 6 років тому

    good video but what about the torque specs?

    • @MegaCityOne
      @MegaCityOne 6 років тому

      I know right lol. Got to go back to the manual now.

  • @alexhise968
    @alexhise968 4 роки тому

    To back off the Adjuster you go thru the front of the rotor

  • @theschuntz
    @theschuntz 5 років тому +7

    Torque specks?

    • @jasonsims007
      @jasonsims007 4 роки тому +1

      as hard as you can tighten it

    • @greghope235
      @greghope235 2 роки тому +2

      @@jasonsims007 NO, don't do that. Caliper bracket bolts - 77 ft pounds, slider pins for caliber - 65 ft pounds

  • @jaymac5286
    @jaymac5286 4 роки тому +1

    What are the torque specs? You went through the whole process and didn't say the most important part

  • @Runn4est
    @Runn4est 4 роки тому

    There are 2 threaded holes in the rotors. Thread a bolt into them and the rotors will come right off without hitting your discs.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  4 роки тому +1

      Stephen Clagett thanks for watching and your input

    • @t-bone6467
      @t-bone6467 4 роки тому

      What size bolts would be used to thread in holes to free up rotor?

    • @Runn4est
      @Runn4est 4 роки тому

      I think it's a M8x1.25. Honestly I have so much crap laying around my garage I just grabbed something that fit haha.

    • @t-bone6467
      @t-bone6467 4 роки тому

      @@Runn4est thanks!!. I'll pick a couple up in case the rotor is a problem.

  • @Liberty4Ever
    @Liberty4Ever 8 місяців тому

    That poor 4Runner has been driven on salted roads without adequate frame corrosion protection. Every two years, I reapply Surface Shield to prevent frame corrosion on my 2005 4Runner. Frame corrosion is car cancer. Everything else can be fixed or replaced. A rusted frame is the death of an older truck. My Tacoma frame rusted through at 91,000 miles and rusted in half at 137,000 because of a Toyota defect that they refused to fix, and I live in central KY with barely salted roads.

  • @fordawin7811
    @fordawin7811 6 років тому

    And the pad is a ***** to get in the bracket with the new hardware sometimes lol

  • @maxnguyen22
    @maxnguyen22 6 років тому

    lot of rust. ill just clean it up right hearyea

  • @fordawin7811
    @fordawin7811 6 років тому

    I did this on my mom's 4 runner 07 D/R new rotor and new pads and its still grinding on that side I'm thinking the caliper is starting to go because when your not on the brake you can gear the pad against the rotor as you drive smh

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  6 років тому +1

      It sounds like the pads are staying on .Did you clean the rust off the mounting bracket before you installed the hardware

    • @fordawin7811
      @fordawin7811 6 років тому

      not as well as I possibly could have its snowing today that's my next check I was gonna take everything back apart and clean it as well as possible and I didn't grease the contacts where the hardware goes either I only had the lubricant that came with the pads

  • @jasonsims007
    @jasonsims007 4 роки тому

    If you believe he checks or uses tq specs for this job then you're crazy. Turn the cam off then right back on

  • @ICYPROFITS
    @ICYPROFITS 4 роки тому

    17-22 lbs torque on the bolts