first time brake fitter needs instruction

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I have just ordered new pads, discs and rear shoes for my 96 3rd Gen.

I intend doing the replacements myself, but as i have only ever once done brake pads (5yrs ago on a renault laguna with my dads help) i can't remember exactly what to do.

Can anyone point me in the direction of some good instructions regarding the fitting of pads and discs....i have found the brake shoes.doc on this site, but i it only covers the rears. Actually, just noticed it mentions using two bolts to remove the hub - any idea what size bolt is needed - i know i don't have any knocking around to try!!


Are there any hidden nasties i need to be wary of?

thanks in advance
adam

[MattF]

The 2nd gen front pads:

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/brakes.htm

[marky]

I have just ordered new pads, discs and rear shoes for my 96 3rd Gen.

I intend doing the replacements myself, but as i have only ever once done brake pads (5yrs ago on a renault laguna with my dads help) i can't remember exactly what to do.

Can anyone point me in the direction of some good instructions regarding the fitting of pads and discs....i have found the brake shoes.doc on this site, but i it only covers the rears. Actually, just noticed it mentions using two bolts to remove the hub - any idea what size bolt is needed - i know i don't have any knocking around to try!!


Are there any hidden nasties i need to be wary of?

thanks in advance
adam

ADAM I'll do it for you this weekend if you like mate. Its an easy job & you can drool over my new BEAST

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thanks Matt - useful article...it certainly gives me a good starting point.

I might just take you up on the offer Markie, thanks - Sundays out though - parents coming to visit....i'll get back to you later today.

Nice looking bonnet scoop,
actually - nice looking beast altogether!

[marky]

thanks Matt - useful article...it certainly gives me a good starting point.

I might just take you up on the offer Markie, thanks - Sundays out though - parents coming to visit....i'll get back to you later today.

Nice looking bonnet scoop,
actually - nice looking beast altogether!

Its INTERCOOLED as standard goes like stink.
ADAM do you know of any Job Vacancies for a DELL Certified engineer.

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i'll ask around for you Mark. Our IT guy is away til monday, but have already emailed him to see if he knows of any.
will keep you posted.

[TonyN]

I wouldn't lever on the discs, especially vented discs, they are quite thin and can crack if abused. Better to use a pair of channel locks on the outside edge of the caliper and the metal bit of the pad and squeeze the pistons back that way.

If the rears are adjusted properly and don't have much of a lip, you won't need the screws, a little WD40 around the hub and a sharp slap with the palms of the hands around the drum, and then wiggle the drum off.

They are M6 taped holes.