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BRAKE PAD INSTALL! D.I.Y. part #2 continued from part #1
Continued from part #1........
Now that you have successfully removed the rotor, time to take it to the shop to have it turned.
Basically, turning means they will put it on a lathe, and smooth down the surface that rubs the pads. removing and burrs or grooves or even warpage.Turning the rotors is recommended, it will increase the life of your new pads. Most shops will turn you carried in rotors in an hour or so, my auto part store only charged $15.00 for both!
successfully removed rotor
YEP! needs to be turned, very slight grooves cause faster wear on new pads,
(This is what 22,000 miles look like to an old pad!) New verses old, pick up OEM pads at the Toyota dealer for $53.68.
Lay out the old pads with their new matching replacements, note shape and wear indicators. The wear indicators are supposed to make a scratching sound in advance before grinding starts.
This step is where labeling the orientation helps! Swap the metal shims from the old pads to the new set, keeping the orientation the same. Do not forget the metal shims, with out them, your brakes will vibrate and make lots of weird noises. Now just throw away the old pads, their days are done....
Once you return with your freshly turned rotors, you can re-assemble by reversing the whole process, remember, dont fight with the pads, they should click right back in using your fingers. If you have to apply allot of pressure, double check your orientation.
Once you have successfully installed all the components, do not forget to reseal the lid on the master cylinder. Note the brake fluid level has significantly increased, due to the compression of the pistons. make sure your fluid level is good, there is no need to bleed the brake system, as the lines were never opened.
Now your brakes are as good as they were the day you brought your baby home!
Hope this helps someone, or at least helps someone to decide to pay a mechanic instead!
Now for the hand cleaner.......good luck on that!!!!
Continued from part #1........
Basically, turning means they will put it on a lathe, and smooth down the surface that rubs the pads. removing and burrs or grooves or even warpage.Turning the rotors is recommended, it will increase the life of your new pads. Most shops will turn you carried in rotors in an hour or so, my auto part store only charged $15.00 for both!





Once you return with your freshly turned rotors, you can re-assemble by reversing the whole process, remember, dont fight with the pads, they should click right back in using your fingers. If you have to apply allot of pressure, double check your orientation.

Once you have successfully installed all the components, do not forget to reseal the lid on the master cylinder. Note the brake fluid level has significantly increased, due to the compression of the pistons. make sure your fluid level is good, there is no need to bleed the brake system, as the lines were never opened.
Now your brakes are as good as they were the day you brought your baby home!
Hope this helps someone, or at least helps someone to decide to pay a mechanic instead!
Now for the hand cleaner.......good luck on that!!!!
