94 brake job

[pclemg]

Hi all: I am new to this forurm. I have a 94 camry V6 that has over 136k on it. The original pads are showing 1/8 life left in them. I am planning to replace both front and rears. Do you guys think I will need to replace the rotors along with the pads? I have not had any braking problem thus far. If I do need new pads and rotor, what brand should I consider? Lastly, Can I use a "C" clamp to compress the brake cylinder in the caliper for both front and rear or do I need to spin the rear? Any help is appreciated!

[userlain]

You could just get your rotors lathed(resurfaced)

Use a C-Clamp to compress the pistons, but you need to open the bleeder valve.

I would suggest ceramic brake bads. Organic will be fine if you are just daily driving.

[cam2Xrunner]

Welcome to TN. I liked the Akebono Pro-Act ceramics when I had them on my camry. I had 40k on them and they still had over 50% pad left. Very quiet too. Or you can replace them with dealer pads. On the rotors, have them measured with a micrometer and check the width. If you have enough room then you can turn them. You are better off replacing the rotors if you can spare the $ to do so. Replace them with brembo, centrix or dealer/equvilant. It's also a good idea to have the hardware hardware replaced or at least relube the old hardware. You can use a c-clamp on the front caliper. Keep the old brake pad in there to clamp on. I'm not sure if the rear calipers are the the type you have to turn or not.

[cam2Xrunner]

Originally posted by userlain
You could just get your rotors lathed(resurfaced)

Use a C-Clamp to compress the pistons, but you need to open the bleeder valve.

I would suggest ceramic brake bads. Organic will be fine if you are just daily driving.

You don't have to open the bleeder to compress the brake caliper, just open the top of the brake reservoir.

[userlain]

Originally posted by trdcamry2003
You don't have to open the bleeder to compress the brake caliper, just open the top of the brake reservoir.

Really? I have done brakes on a few vehicles and every time I have to open the bleeder valve. I just refill it with fluid afterwards.

Thanks for the info! I will never have to bleed again!