How To Change the Brake Pads and Rotors on a 2005 to 2015 Toyota Tacoma

Replacing your truck’s brake pads and rotors is a common repair that helps maintain a healthy, reliable brake system, and prevents premature wear to other parts of the braking system. This video and included instructions explain how to perform a brake job on a 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road equipped with a V-6 engine, and repair procedures will be similar for most 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015 Toyota Tacoma models. It’s important to find brake maintenance and repair information in your service manual to understand specific locations, specs, and steps for your exact vehicle before beginning your repairs. Choose the right brake pads for your vehicle, as well as the right rotors, hand tools, and more at O’Reilly Auto Parts to maintain a healthy, responsive braking system in your Tacoma. Supplies Needed for This Job: 1. Safety Glasses: https://orly.cc/4e7cFKz 2. Gloves: https://orly.cc/3YKu3QZ 3. Import Direct Brake Pads: https://orly.cc/3YLBnfh 4. Import Direct Brake Rotors: https://orly.cc/4f8BKX0 5. Breaker Bars: https://orly.cc/3Amrew0 6: Lug Wrenches: https://orly.cc/4e9iuqZ 7: Wheel Chocks: https://orly.cc/4f7bdZX 8: Jack Stands: https://orly.cc/48rS2aE 9: Brake Cleaner: https://orly.cc/3UtR1sQ 10: Brake Bleeder Tool: https://orly.cc/3CiS3Sc 11: Brake Pad Spreader: https://orly.cc/3YIvVd0 0:30 Jack Up Your Vehicle 0:45 Remove Lug Nuts and Front Wheels 0:55 Adjust Brake Caliper 1:14 Punch and Hammer Slide Pins 1:28 Remove Pins and Retainer Clip 1:50 Remove Old Brake Pads 2:00 Remove Brake Line Mounting Bolt and Bracket 2:15 Loosen Caliper Bolts 2:33 Suspend the Caliper 2:45 Remove Brake Rotor 3:11 Install New Rotor 3:21 Clean Caliper Pistons 3:35 Attach Bleeder Tool to Caliper 3:45 Compress Brake Caliper 4:02 Tighten Bleeder Valve 4:19 Reinstall Caliper and Pads on Rotor 4:48 Reinstall Slide Pins and Retainer Clip 5:32 Reinstall Brake Line Mounting Bolt and Bracket 5:45 Reinstall Wheel and Tighten Lug Nuts 6:00 Lower Front End and Remove Wheel Chocks Brake pads and brake rotors are key components of your Toyota Tacoma’s braking system that help slow your truck down when you apply pressure to the brake pedal. Your Tacoma’s brake pads compress against the brake rotors, using friction to slow the wheels of your truck for smooth stopping. Inspecting and replacing bad brake pads and rotors on your 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma helps maintain a healthy braking system for safe, responsive driving under any conditions. Signs that your brake pads or rotors are worn include grinding or squeaking noises while braking, or you may feel pulsing, shaking, or vibrations in the brake pedal. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oreillyautoparts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oreillyautoparts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oreillyauto Find your local O’Reilly Auto Parts: https://www.oreillyauto.com/locations Shop all your automotive needs: https://www.oreillyauto.com/ Subscribe and ring the notification bell! http://bit.ly/2bTyluF Check out our How-To Hub library: https://www.oreillyauto.com/how-to-hub On our channel we cover several different topics: Auto Product Descriptions DIY Auto Repair Do It Yourself Car Maintenance Car Repair How-Tos by Year, Make and Model O’Reilly Auto Parts is a retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States and Mexico for both professionals and do-it-yourself customers. We’ve grown from a single store in 1957 to our current size of well over 6,000 locations (and growing), and our channel offers reliable automotive information that is concise and easy to understand. #OReillyPowered #CarRepair #TeamOReilly #CarMaintenance O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right. DIY 2015 Front Brake Change Tacoma Toyota Tacoma DIY Brake Job How to Change the Brake Drums and Rotors Tacoma DIY Rotor 2016 Tacoma Once you’ve got your supplies together, here’s what you’ll do: Park on a level surface. Use a breaker bar and a 19mm socket or lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on your front wheels. Chock the rear wheels Lift and support the front end of the truck. Remove the lug nuts… and the front wheels. Turn the steering wheel away from the side you’re working on for easier access to the caliper.