Changing brake pads on 94 Camry - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

JohnCWms27 · 12-14-2003, 11:59 AM

Hey guys - I'll admit I'm not car guru, although I wish I knew more about auto-tech, but i need new brake pads.

I have had no luck finding a Hayne's repair manual for my 94 camry LE and i dont want to order it online because I'd like to make this repair today if possible. I noticed another thread on how to change brake pads, but it wasnt very specific.

Could anyone help me by either telling me how to change the brake pads or giving me a link with instruction for a camry? Pictures would be great if possible.

Keep in mind that I'm very new at this...so feel free to speak in dummie language for me. thanks!

Xevuhtess7 · 12-14-2003, 05:35 PM

this hsould help:

http://geocities.com/nuahs_cx/maint.html

i think its made by one of the guy son this forum

***EKam*** · 12-14-2003, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by Xevuhtess7

i think its made by one of the guy son this forum

Yea he's from the borocrew.

*look away pretend that I don't know him*.

warlock · 12-14-2003, 08:38 PM

it is a pain in the ass if you dont have the right tools
you need some way of spreading the caliper,do not open the bleeding valve,the fluid will go back into the resivor,(place a rag under it.pull old pads off and put new ones in the spring thing will be a bitch but you will get it put the caliper back on BAM new brakes

phatboy555 · 12-15-2003, 05:22 AM

man, do you know how hard it is to push the piston back in without a c-clam...

my brother and i had to put a bar across and it push it back in...we were so close to giving up that we were just gonna bleed the brakes...but after awhile, perserverance worked and we lived

oibone781 · 12-15-2003, 07:36 AM

What is the purpose of the c-clamp, can you take the brake pad out without brake fluid leaking? How easy is it to change the rotors, thinking about buying some drilled-slotted rotors off of ebay...

***Silver Streak*** · 12-15-2003, 09:44 AM

The purpose of the C-Clamp is to push the piston back into the caliper so you have enough clearance once you put the caliper back on. The new pads are obviously thicker than the old ones so if you don't push the piston in, you can't put the caliper back on. Buy a c-clamp, they're only $5 or so.

The brake fluid won't leak if you're just changing your pads..some might leak out from the reservoir, but that's it.

It took me about 3 hours to change all four rotors and pads on my car...but it took 45 minutes to get one rotor off as it was totally rust on. I took a crowbar to it, some WD-40, rust remover stuff and a hammer, and it finally gave in.

fe519 · 12-15-2003, 06:36 PM

how come everytime i change the pads, i need to bleed the brakes? i just use a c-clamp to push it in, and put new pads in...

88 LE · 12-15-2003, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by oibone781
How easy is it to change the rotors, thinking about buying some drilled-slotted rotors off of ebay...

1. Unbolt caliper.

2. Remove pads and springs.

3. Unbolt caliper bracket.

4. Remove rotor.

Xevuhtess7 · 12-18-2003, 08:09 PM

why do you guys need c clamps?... when i took out the brake pads they just slid right out.... nothing required a lot of force. (i hope its not cuas ei messed sumtin up, cause that means im down one brake

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***Silver Streak*** · 12-18-2003, 08:29 PM

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Originally posted by Xevuhtess7
why do you guys need c clamps?... when i took out the brake pads they just slid right out.... nothing required a lot of force. (i hope its not cuas ei messed sumtin up, cause that means im down one brake )

The brake pads should come out pretty easily, those little metal brackets should hold it in a bit. But if you buy new pads and your old ones were fairly worn out, then you won't be able to put the caliper and pad back on...not enough room. You gotta push the piston in to make room, but impossible by hand....

88 LE · 12-18-2003, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by Xevuhtess7
why do you guys need c clamps?...

The c clamp is used to push the piston back into the caliper.

If you don't push the piston back in when installing new pads the caliper won't go back on. The piston will be sticking out to far, so you need to push it back into the caliper.

Don't use the c clamp directly on the piston. Place a block of wood over the piston then use the c clamp, otherwise you risk damaging the piston.

Xevuhtess7 · 12-18-2003, 09:16 PM

wait in kinda confused, which is the piston?

88 LE · 12-18-2003, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by Xevuhtess7
wait in kinda confused, which is the piston?

The piston is the round piece of metal that sticks out from the inside of the caliper.