OEM 2002 Toyota Celica Brake Pad Set

2002 Toyota Celica Brake Pad Set Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the front Brake Pad Set on 2002 Toyota Celica?

  A: You must inspect pad linings through the caliper inspection hole after removing the front wheel to determine whether pads need replacement since the minimum acceptable thickness is 1.0 mm (0.039 inch). The caliper lift requires you to hold the sliding pin while removing the bottom installation bolt but you should not detach the flexible hose. Securely suspend the caliper before removing its two pads and four anti-squeal shims together with pad wear indicator plates. Proceed to take out the two pad support plates and only reinstall them if they exhibit no damage or rust and dirt along with being free from deformation and cracking. Double-check the disc surface thickness and check for runout before adding the two pad support plates to each other ensuring they do not get installed backwards. The correct pad installation process involves replacing both anti-squeal shims along with the pads and wear indicator plates. The pad wear indicator plates should be installed on each pad of the 2ZZ-GE engine while disc brake grease needs application to both sides of every inner anti-squeal shim. In the 1ZZ-FE engine maintenance procedure you should apply disc brake grease to the exterior side of both inner anti-squeal shim positions. Each pad should receive two anti-squeal shims then the pads need to be placed into position with the pad wear indicator plate facing upward while making sure that no oil or grease touches the friction surfaces. Remove a small amount of fluid from the reservoir and use a hammer handle or similar tool to push the piston inward while conducting this step. The process requires loosening of the bleeder plug to release some fluid when the piston push is difficult. Install the caliper by torquing the installation bolts to 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs. while holding the sliding pin. Replace the front wheel by torquing it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Press the brake pedal several times before verifying that the fluid reaches the maximum line on the gauge.