OEM 2004 Toyota RAV4 Brake Pad Set

2004 Toyota RAV4 Brake Pad Set Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the front Brake Pad Set on 2004 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Start the front brake pads replacement work by taking off the front wheel followed by securing the disc with hub nuts before continuation. Check the pad lining thickness through the caliper inspection hole until the pads require replacement when they fall below 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) minimum thickness. The caliper can be lifted by holding the sliding pin at the bottom while loosening the bolt; after removing this bolt you should suspend the caliper safely without detaching the flexible hose. The two brake pads require removal together with four anti-squeal shims and four pad support plates along with the pad wear indicator but support plates can be re-used when they pass qualification for reuse criteria without deformation or wear. Also ensure shims are clean. Examine the disc thickness and check its runout before putting in the four pad support plates. To install new pads, replace the anti-squeal shims as well; apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner shims and install two shims on each pad before installing the inner and outer pads with the pad wear indicator facing the top side of the inner pad and ensure only the friction surfaces remain grease-free. You should extract some brake fluid from the reservoir followed by piston compression with a hammer handle or suitable replacement and optional bleeder plug loosening. Installation of the caliper should include holding the sliding pin while tightening the installation bolt to 26 Nm (270 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.). Reinstall the front wheel before verifying that the fluid reaches the maximum line indicator.