Brake Pads and Rotors for an 05

[White05]

Hi Everyone, I need some newb help

I have 43,XXX miles on my 05 corolla and was wondering if I could just replace the pads but not the rotors on the front. I bought both the rotors and pads with the intention of changing both, but when I took the wheels off I noticed that I would have to remove the axle bolt as well. When I went back to NAPA to get a socket they could not tell me which one I would need - nor did they know which axle bolt I would need (I figured they were one time use only).

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

[NiceSR5]

Check a repair manual to see if the axle nut needs to removed for the rotor to be changed. I don't think so. I did a brake job on a 94 or 95 rolla once and all I did was remove the calipers & brackets and then the rotors were stuck on with rust. With some WD40 and a slight banging of a hammer they came off. I had them machine turned for 8 bucks at Pep Boys. There are some members here that know of some web sites that have info on the repair manual.

[toyomoho]

Once you get the caliber off, the rotor should come off.

[White05]

Originally Posted by NiceSR5

Check a repair manual to see if the axle nut needs to removed for the rotor to be changed. I don't think so. I did a brake job on a 94 or 95 rolla once and all I did was remove the calipers & brackets and then the rotors were stuck on with rust. With some WD40 and a slight banging of a hammer they came off. I had them machine turned for 8 bucks at Pep Boys. There are some members here that know of some web sites that have info on the repair manual.

That did the trick thanks for the help NiceSR5,

[NiceSR5]

Cool, wait to you get to the rear drums. That's another adventure.

[ghost_ryder35]

Originally Posted by NiceSR5

Cool, wait to you get to the rear drums. That's another adventure.

sure is

[prophase]

We all know replace drum brakes sucks balls. So many little things to do. I wonder why cars even use drum brakes anymore.