OEM 2001 Toyota RAV4 Brake Pad Set

2001 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Brake Pad Set on 2001 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Beginning replacement of brake pads requires wheel removal followed by fastening the disc to the hub with the nuts. Users should inspect pad lining thickness through the caliper inspection hole until they reach the minimum threshold of 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) since replacement is needed at that point. A worker must loosen the installation bolt on the caliper's sliding pin at the bottom to lift it up before the bolt removal and proper caliper suspension without cutting the flexible hose connections. Begin by taking out the 2 brake pads along with 4 anti-squeal shims, 4 pad support plates, and the pad wear indicator; support plates should be reused only if they have no deformation, cracks, wear, or if they are rust-free and clean from dirt. Verify disc dimensions before putting in the 4 pad support plates. To install new pads, users should also replace anti-squeal shims while applying disc brake grease to both sides before installing two shims per pad followed by inner and outer pad installation then pad wear indicator placement on the upside of the inner pad. Check that no oil or grease exists on the pad friction area together with the disc area. Start with a small brake fluid withdrawal from the reservoir before pressing the fluid piston with a hammer handle tool and possible bleeder plug loosening for better expulsion efficiency. After placing the caliper on its position keep the caliper sliding pin ready and tighten the installation bolt using a torque value of 26 Nm (270 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.). To complete the process reinstall the front wheel while inspecting that the fluid reaches the maximum reference point.