OEM 2000 Toyota Solara Brake Pad Set

2000 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear Brake Pad Set on 2000 Toyota Solara?

  A: Begin by removing the rear wheel after temporarily connecting the disc with its 3 hub nuts. Check pad lining thickness through the inspection hole of the caliper unit when it reaches under 1.0 mm (0.039 inch). Replace these pads at this time. After separating the caliper from the bracket by taking out the bolt and flexible hose assembly the installation bolt must be removed from the caliper while keeping it suspended securely with flexible hose in place. Start by removing 2 pads with their 4 anti-squeal shims followed by 4 pad support plates using another set of 4 anti-squeal shims. Check the support plates can be reused if they lack deformation and have no cracks, wear and free of rust and debris. You should verify the disc thickness along with examining runout before putting on the 4 pad support plates. New pad installation requires users to replace all existing anti-squeal shims; place two shims on each pad before installing them upward with their wear indicator plate visible and grease the shims' inner sides while maintaining no contact between greasy materials and friction surfaces. The caliper installation starts with drawing a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir followed by piston compression using a hammer handle or similar tool; resistance during this step requires bleeder plug loosening until some fluid drains out before continuing. The caliper belongs to a torque value of 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.) while the flexible hose and bracket bolt needs to be tightened to 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.). To complete the installation position the rear wheel before torquing it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Continuing with installation requires depressing the brake pedal multiple times followed by a fluid level check at the max line.