Nice clear video. I have another way of pushing the pistons back, use a large pair (circa 2.5 ft long with max opening to about 3") of water pump pliers and grip the raised curved edge of the pad with one side of the plier and brace the other side on the outside of the caliper casting and pull the pistons back in that way. This is also useful for pushing the pistons back when checking for free movement of pistons in their bores even if you have no need to remove. You might think this is overkill, but in England where they dump thousands of tons of salt on the roads (pointlessly most of the time) that salt water gets into everything and these 4 piston calipers suffer badly, its the lower inside piston which always seizes up first, pushing the pistons back is something i now do twice a year to make sure they're free moving. If you don't do this in areas of salt use the chances are you will need new calipers by year 5. Hope you don't mind me mentioning the lubing up, but you wouldn't believe how much corrosion damage to the chassis as well as the brakes this oversalting causes in countries that use the muck, hence why sensible Prado/LC/Hilux owners spend a lot of time and money washing off salt filth and applying whatever paint, anti corrosion or water dispersal products they prefer.
As I don't have a high lift use Jack's axle stands. I always center new discs by foot pedal. This ensures all ok remove 2 wheel nuts refit wheel. Go do second wheel same operation. Known people have not centered discs, had an accident as a result.
I went to Bendix brakes on my 120 a year ago. I felt the stopping power was lacking. very hard underfoot to push the brake pedal down. I have since going back to genuine Toyota brake pads and had to replace backing plates when the bendix pads were fitted the tin plate were thrown out. Toyota genuine pads all the way for me softer underfoot but much more braking power
Once again, legend! Saved me a heap of cash. I bought Bendix, when I removed the old pads I found only two plates on them (the one that comes with the new pads was missing). I put them back in with three, the way you show in the video. The outer pads had warn a lot more than the inners, is that normal? Anyway, love your videos and thanks for putting in the time. 👊🏽
Nice clear video.
I have another way of pushing the pistons back, use a large pair (circa 2.5 ft long with max opening to about 3") of water pump pliers and grip the raised curved edge of the pad with one side of the plier and brace the other side on the outside of the caliper casting and pull the pistons back in that way.
This is also useful for pushing the pistons back when checking for free movement of pistons in their bores even if you have no need to remove.
You might think this is overkill, but in England where they dump thousands of tons of salt on the roads (pointlessly most of the time) that salt water gets into everything and these 4 piston calipers suffer badly, its the lower inside piston which always seizes up first, pushing the pistons back is something i now do twice a year to make sure they're free moving.
If you don't do this in areas of salt use the chances are you will need new calipers by year 5.
Hope you don't mind me mentioning the lubing up, but you wouldn't believe how much corrosion damage to the chassis as well as the brakes this oversalting causes in countries that use the muck, hence why sensible Prado/LC/Hilux owners spend a lot of time and money washing off salt filth and applying whatever paint, anti corrosion or water dispersal products they prefer.
As I don't have a high lift use Jack's axle stands. I always center new discs by foot pedal. This ensures all ok remove 2 wheel nuts refit wheel. Go do second wheel same operation. Known people have not centered discs, had an accident as a result.
Keen to test brake pads for you Anthony, Have a Prado 120, 386000 kms and running a treat 👍, love the vids, great info.
I went to Bendix brakes on my 120 a year ago. I felt the stopping power was lacking. very hard underfoot to push the brake pedal down. I have since going back to genuine Toyota brake pads and had to replace backing plates when the bendix pads were fitted the tin plate were thrown out. Toyota genuine pads all the way for me softer underfoot but much more braking power
Once again, legend! Saved me a heap of cash. I bought Bendix, when I removed the old pads I found only two plates on them (the one that comes with the new pads was missing). I put them back in with three, the way you show in the video. The outer pads had warn a lot more than the inners, is that normal? Anyway, love your videos and thanks for putting in the time. 👊🏽
Ive found that if you dont loosen the cap on the brake fluid reservoir you will have a fight on your hands
Very useful tips as always Anthony.. Thank you!
Nice detailed information Anthony 👍..true how the pit boys smash the lug nuts and chip the edges and chrome plating off 🙄
thanx mate
Dose it matter what side the wear indicator is on 🤔?
I installed mine on the outer🤭 on my FJ.
Did you end up doing a brake fluid flush video?
Boring is good!
Many thanks
Many thanks