How to Install Front Brake Pads and Rotors 2016 Toyota Camry (7th Gen) | Step-By-Step Walkthrough

Looking to do your own car maintenance? This video provides a step-by-step walkthrough explaining how to change brake pads and rotors on a 2016 Toyota Camry.
Materials:
Brake pads
Brake rotors
Caliper hardware (optional)
Consumables:
Brake cleaner
Brake lube / grease (safe for rubber / plastic)
Gloves
Catch bucket / puppy pads (to catch brake fluid bleed)
Copper anti-seize (to make rotor easier to remove in future) - optional
Tools:
Brake caliper compression tool (or C-clamp)
Torque wrench (recommended 3/8 drive, 20-100 lb ft)
Caliper hanging hook
Adjustable wrench (for breaking bleeder valve)
Breaker bar (recommend 25 in, to remove corroded bolts)
Jack stands
21mm socket (for wheel lug nuts)
14mm socket (to remove caliper)
17mm socket (to remove caliper bracket, may need breaker bar for these bolts)
17mm slim wrench / cone wrench (to hold caliper spinning nut in place)
Hammer (to loosen rusted / corroded rotor)
Wire brush / toothbrush
Process (for 7th Gen. Camry):
1. Loosen lug nuts
2. Jack up car, remove tires
3. Turn wheel towards your work area and place puppy pads / catch pan under work area (optional)
4. Remove boot/cap from break bleeder valve, loosen nut, check that you can bleed fluid
5. Dismount brake caliper using 14mm socket and slim 17mm wrench to hold spinning nut in place
6. Check removed caliper for leaks / overall condition, hang out of the way with caliper hook
7. Remove butterfly pins on old brake pads
8. Remove old brake in pads
9. Remove caliper bracket with 17mm socket (and breaker bar, if necessary)
10. Remove old rotor (use hammer to loosen if necessary)
11. Clean caliper bracket. If reusing old tins, clean and replace. Apply grease to mounting services (the bottom side of tins/shims only). Ensure proper orientation of anti-rattle clips.
12. Remove slider pins from caliper bracket, clean with wire brush, and apply rubber safe grease
13. Optional - apply copper anti-seize to back side of rotor to inhibit corrosion and make future removal easier
14. Install new rotor, spin a few lug nuts down to hold in place
15. Replace caliper bracket 17mm 79 ft lb
16. Install brake pads. Ensure indicator pin is installed properly. Pads are interchangeable (no inner and outer pad)
17. Open brake bleeder valve (make sure you have a catch pan)
18. Push caliper piston back using caliper compression tool or c-clamp. Ensure bleeder is open so that you aren’t pushing brake fluid back no the ABS module.
19. Close brake bleeder valve
20. Install butterfly clips on brake pads
21. Hold pads together (butterfly clips will force them to separate) and slide caliper on
22. Attach caliper mounting bolts (14mm socket and 17mm slim wrench) and tighten with torque wrench down to 25 ft lbs
23. Open brake bleeder valve again, allow it to bleed until there is a steady stream with no air bubbles. Then tighten and ensure bleeder boot/cap is reinstalled.
24. Clean up area with brake cleaner.
25. Reinstall wheel, tighten lug nuts with 19mm socket in a star pattern down to 76 ft lbs
26. Pump brakes and check brake fluid level.
Proper Torque:
Caliper mounting bolts (14mm): 25 ft lbs
Caliper back bolts (17mm): 79 ft lbs
Wheel lug nuts (21 mm): 76 ft lbs
Disclaimer: I am not an auto mechanic. This video is for entertainment purposes only; you should consult a licensed professional in all matters relating to your vehicle. You alone are responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and results in life, and by watching this KZread video agree not to hold us, or any of our affiliates, liable for any such decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance.

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  • @blakewaddell451
    @blakewaddell45111 ай бұрын

    Great video. I’m a professional mechanic. I have done thousands of brake jobs. Your video is great. Just make sure to clean the hub with a wire brush or hub cleaning tool and use anti seize behind the rotor. One thing you did that I had never seen before was using the nuts and bolts to push against the back side of the rotor. Good idea. Normally when people take them off with bolts you drive them in with the two threaded holes in the front and it will pull it right off. Also my preferred method for compressing the piston is too just take loose the master cylinder cap and push them back like that. Keep the bleeder screw closed it’s a lot less mess. And definitely look into the right size wrench for the bleeder. Take it from me I’ve rounded off and broke off plenty of those before a precise wrench is a must. Just offering my suggestions for next time and that hopefully helps you out. I think it’s great to learn to fix your own car. 🙂

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Good tips and I will definitely use anti-seize next time. I read somewhere that keeping the bleeder closed and pushing fluid back could damage ABS system, not sure if that’s true but that’s why I did it that way.

  • @VOOODOOO37

    @VOOODOOO37

    5 ай бұрын

    right on about anti seize on the rotor, I did that. Do the bleeder screws have to thread all the way in? or just back tight. I was afraid to break it, so made it snug. From what I have witnessed in garages, mechanics would take a 5lb hammer and just whack the rotor off, maybe not a great idea, but it works.

  • @VOOODOOO37

    @VOOODOOO37

    5 ай бұрын

    I have heard that too. I used to just take the master cylinder cap off, but tried it your way and it worked nice. @@assyrequired

  • @blakewaddell451

    @blakewaddell451

    5 ай бұрын

    @@VOOODOOO37 there should be like half the threads sticking out as long as it’s wrench tight your fine.

  • @VOOODOOO37

    @VOOODOOO37

    5 ай бұрын

    awesome, thanks! @@blakewaddell451

  • @coleparrish3705
    @coleparrish3705 Жыл бұрын

    When you compress the caliper, use an old brake pad between the c clamp and the cylinder. It spreads the force out evenly and also protects the rubber around the cylinder.

  • @bearpuf
    @bearpufАй бұрын

    A very impressive tutorial and video for how to do this job. Your descriptions are very clear with fine suggestions. Thanks very much for a fine presentation.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @kevincollado6077
    @kevincollado607713 күн бұрын

    Awesome video just changed my breaks for the first time…appreciate the content

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    6 күн бұрын

    @@kevincollado6077 awesome!

  • @ncvman
    @ncvman Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. I would just compress caliper back no need to bleed, you really made a mess..do it first next time. Just go slow and make sure your brake fluid cap is off. Also you dont need to use the back bolt trick if your rotors are stuck. You see the two small hols at 8:10 on front of rotor (between the lug studs)? You can put a bolt in there and crank, that does the same thing. I also like to put anti seize on the hub 9:10 (aftercleaning all the rust)...this will help rotors come off easy next time. No need to get on the bolts. Biggest pain in the butt on these brake jobs are getting the pads back in, the silly little clip on the pad (warning wear pin) makes it difficult to get in just right. Took a while

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Good points, didn’t realize what those holes were for but that makes sense. Also yes anti seize would have been good, I just did my rear brakes and used anti seize for them and future jobs. Thank you!

  • @Jahcrooks

    @Jahcrooks

    9 ай бұрын

    Amen about getting the pads back in. 😖

  • @hhattingh
    @hhattingh Жыл бұрын

    Please do more vehicle DIY's. This was seriously great!

  • @kenjithomas
    @kenjithomas Жыл бұрын

    Very nice tutorial! If I may add, a long plastic tubing or hose can be connected to the bleeder valve to direct the brake fluid away from the rotors and brake pads. I also like your way of using bolts to pop the rotor off. Very clever idea indeed!

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Very clever, might do it this way next time

  • @mm-tc3kt
    @mm-tc3kt Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial , particularly well-organized in comparison to others I've watched. Crystal-clear video quality too.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @danielgomes4754
    @danielgomes4754 Жыл бұрын

    Good and clear explanations. I will be changing pads and rotors sometime next week.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped let me know if you have any issues!

  • @farrisydney
    @farrisydney Жыл бұрын

    you re very good in making complex things seems easy , keep up the good work , thanks mate

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @jodydeshotel3982
    @jodydeshotel3982 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos, I have seen. Good job.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tahamidanial2473
    @tahamidanial2473 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video man... Thank you great explanation

  • @khoonchan
    @khoonchan Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video thanks!

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @alirazmjou2149
    @alirazmjou2149 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video سپاسگزارم

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome, glad it helped!

  • @CraigH836
    @CraigH836 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Perfect. Thank you.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @mistermerita341
    @mistermerita341 Жыл бұрын

    I would compress the caliper piston first before installing the new pads and rotors. You probably contaminated the pads with brake fluid. Great video…

  • @notmarcus421
    @notmarcus421 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that bolt trick just saved my ass thank you!

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @HomelessOnline
    @HomelessOnline9 ай бұрын

    Very impressive video, very helpful and educational. Simple, too, for kids to understand.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @skionen1781
    @skionen17818 ай бұрын

    Excellent instructions thank you

  • @joseleiva1262
    @joseleiva1262 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very helpful 👏🏻💪🏼🙏🏻

  • @hf6451
    @hf645111 ай бұрын

    This is awesome great help.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @superkari28
    @superkari28 Жыл бұрын

    its almost perfect until you open the bleeder screw and the brake fluid went to the disc and pads.. but the explanation is very perfect and amazing

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Nothing a little brake cleaner can’t get off. And thank you!

  • @ashrafsiddiquee3190
    @ashrafsiddiquee3190 Жыл бұрын

    Bro, believe me this is the most clean, clear and smooth brake job video I ever saw on KZread. I mean that. I'm going to do my break next week. Thanks a lot. Just liked and subscribed your channel. 1 Question , which size bolt did u use to knock off the rotor ??? That was soo smooth. Please let me know

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad it helped. I used 3/8 in by 3 in long hex bolts with 3/8 nuts to pop the rotor off. Good luck let me know if you run into any issues.

  • @ashrafsiddiquee3190

    @ashrafsiddiquee3190

    Жыл бұрын

    @@assyrequired thanks, sure I will if there is any

  • @aziaazia540
    @aziaazia540 Жыл бұрын

    Very good video very clear thank you

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome!

  • @marcvslicinivscrassvs7536
    @marcvslicinivscrassvs75367 ай бұрын

    Dope vid

  • @DerrickRandle-mv9ge
    @DerrickRandle-mv9ge4 ай бұрын

    Very helpful,very helpful,i used your technique,with the bolts n wrench,to get the rotor off,I was having problems,and thought i actually had to go n rent a tool from the part store,but,thanks to your video,i worked like a charm,appreciate ya,it was giving me a headache 😮😮

  • @keithb4714
    @keithb47147 ай бұрын

    This is great, thank you. I especially like how you got the brake pads in! Please do a video when you change your rear brakes too! Thank you.

  • @danieldavis6090
    @danieldavis6090 Жыл бұрын

    I just ended up taking the brake reservoir cap off instead of messing with the bleeder valve

  • @gilgarza2903
    @gilgarza2903 Жыл бұрын

    Next time just remove the cap from the break master cylinder, it'll relieve the brake line pressure and you can compress the brake cylinder A LOT easier.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jamalaynuddin971
    @jamalaynuddin9717 ай бұрын

    Good job 👏

  • @airfrieddolphin5041
    @airfrieddolphin5041 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! first time I’ve changed my brakes and the only problem i had was two broken dust caps for my brake fluid.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    11 ай бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @mikemorgan2733
    @mikemorgan27334 ай бұрын

    You did an excellent job on showing everthing needed to do this. Did you use Toyota rotors or an aftermarket brand?

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    3 ай бұрын

    Apologies for the late response. It was a mid tier aftermarket option, I’m not convinced high performance top of the line parts are necessary.

  • @lakrfan4980
    @lakrfan4980 Жыл бұрын

    One step you missed is to wire brush and clean the front surface of the wheel hub before installing the new brake rotor.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Good catch, I’ll do that next time. And add some anti-seize as well.

  • @fengrs
    @fengrs3 ай бұрын

    One thing to note, the caliper pins are different, length and tip. If they are in the right location both should be able to be compressed.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    3 ай бұрын

    Good information, thank you!

  • @yonathan3552
    @yonathan3552 Жыл бұрын

    good job

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @johncali9
    @johncali9 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @TheNorthernMist
    @TheNorthernMist Жыл бұрын

    Great video and instruction and thanks! BTW, just learned what the two screw holes are for on the rotor itself, use them to insert the bolts to loosen it, it works well and you won't have to worry about damaging it.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll definitely give that a go next time. Also going to apply anti seize so that it doesn’t stick in the first place. Thank you!

  • @VOOODOOO37
    @VOOODOOO375 ай бұрын

    Great video. Liked the mechanical bolt system to press out the rotor. Most shop mechanics just sledge them off, which probably is ok, but more caveman like. I did crack the bleeder, made it easier to compress the cylinder, worked great. I never used to do that lol. Great tools list, saved me time hunting for stuff. This wasn't my car, so first time doing a Camry. The pad wires are cool, my cars don't have those.

  • @jorgecintron481
    @jorgecintron481 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @javierduran4445
    @javierduran4445 Жыл бұрын

    Muy buena ayuda gracias

  • @KDTheCreator
    @KDTheCreator Жыл бұрын

    First time changing my brakes and I did a great job thanks to you really appreciate it

  • @mangoscrub
    @mangoscrub Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the clear and concise video. About to do a brake job on my 2017 camry too. One thing though, wouldn't you want to clean off the rust/corrosion from the wheel hub with a wire brush and brake cleaner before you install the new or machined brake rotor? It's what I've seen with other brake job videos.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    This was my first brake job and I don’t have a ton of experience. When I do my rear brakes I’ll keep that in mind and clean the wheel hub. I have seen folks applying copper anti seize to prevent the rust building up in the first place, so that’s an idea for after cleaning the hub. Good luck!

  • @dirkdiggler5328
    @dirkdiggler5328 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job. I had to do the bolt trick -- thank you for adding.

  • @bjay8197
    @bjay81977 ай бұрын

    the holes on the rotor are for you to screw in a bolt that will help brake the rotor free :)

  • @AbJoy05
    @AbJoy0511 ай бұрын

    Please make a video on toyota avensis please

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    11 ай бұрын

    I would if I had that vehicle!

  • @chrismoher5444
    @chrismoher5444 Жыл бұрын

    Or option 3 see those little holes on the disk..they are threaded put bolts in and pop of it comes

  • @howardfessel2911

    @howardfessel2911

    Жыл бұрын

    Bolt is M8-1.25 - Thread Pitch is 1.25 millimeters

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Good to know, thank you!

  • @nehemiahgee5710
    @nehemiahgee5710 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. What kind of camera are you using by the way if you don’t mind me asking

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    iPhone 13 Pro Max and a Rode shotgun mic

  • @salwansalem8099
    @salwansalem8099 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there very helpful video question on option 2 what are the two bolts size used to take out the rotors thank you in advance

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    14mm and 17mm sockets and you’ll need a 17mm slim wrench as well. More details in the video description. Hope that helps and good luck!

  • @salwansalem8099

    @salwansalem8099

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry but I meant the size of the bolts when you took out the rotors the size of the two individual bolts

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    @@salwansalem8099 I used 3/8 in by 3 in long hex bolts with 3/8 nuts to pop the rotor off

  • @salwansalem8099

    @salwansalem8099

    Жыл бұрын

    @@assyrequired thank you for the reply I appreciate it

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    @@salwansalem8099 you’re welcome, good luck!

  • @mikemorgan2733
    @mikemorgan27334 ай бұрын

    you do realize that the 2 holes in the disc are threaded so you can screw the appropriate bolt in that will force the rotor off right?

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    3 ай бұрын

    I did not realize, thank you!

  • @Romu1us
    @Romu1us11 ай бұрын

    What were the specs of the bolt and nuts needed for the rotor trick?

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    11 ай бұрын

    I used 3/8 in by 3 in long hex bolts with 3/8 nuts to pop the rotor off

  • @Romu1us

    @Romu1us

    11 ай бұрын

    @@assyrequired thank u for the quick response!!

  • @jwuwee
    @jwuwee Жыл бұрын

    Nice video! I've never done any brake installation before. But recently I've been trying to understand front brake pad installation and the different parts that are involved. 9:08 Toyota calls them fittings or anti-rattle clips (or casually, hardware). The shims are the plates that go on the back of the brake pads. Also, and I'm bring nit picky here, I believe the wear indicator goes at the top. The way I see it is... okay... at 12'o clock, where does the rotor first make contact of the pads?

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Good points, I wasn’t exactly sure on the right terminology. I also spent about 30 min trying to figure out where to put the wear indicators and wasn’t able to find a consensus answer online…

  • @petermaciak8030

    @petermaciak8030

    Жыл бұрын

    Wear indicators always go inbound Inside pad

  • @Jahcrooks

    @Jahcrooks

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@petermaciak8030Is it OK to put the wear indicators on both pads?

  • @jesusserrano7993
    @jesusserrano799310 күн бұрын

    👍

  • @LarryBloom
    @LarryBloomАй бұрын

    Not bad, but def needs a few comments: 1. There are bolt holes in the face of the rotor (at 12 & 6 o'clock in your video) that are there to pop the rotor off. You thread a (8mm?) bolt in the hole and screw it down and the rotor pops off. 2. As other's said, don't use the bleed screw, just push the fluid back into the master cylinder. And with your method, you now are low on brake fluid, and must add to get the level back up!!! 3. And as others said, do NOT push the cylinder with your C-Clamp; use an old pad so you do not damage the rubber gasket. 4. You might have emphasized that people MUST hang the caliper, and not let it dangle. 5. The rotor needs to be scrupulously clean!!!!!!!!!! Another reason to NOT use the bleed screw method, 6. People NEED to be warned that their brakes WILL NOT WORK until they step on the brake pedal a few times after replacing pads. Yes, you said to do it but people need to be warned that if they skip this and put the car in reverse, it will NOT be stopping!!!

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Ай бұрын

    Good points. I’ve heard that pushing fluid back into the cylinder can damage ABS module, which is why I used the bleed screw. Is that accurate?

  • @ashrafsiddiquee3190
    @ashrafsiddiquee3190 Жыл бұрын

    I replaced rotors and pads on my 07 camry . I think I misplaced the caliper guide pin. There is 1 guide with rubber on it. Can u tell me dose it go on top or bottom side of the caliper bracket ?? I'm a bit confused. I think I have to re-do that again. Thank you

  • @paragods1062

    @paragods1062

    Жыл бұрын

    The bottom usually

  • @digitalcamaraderie5685
    @digitalcamaraderie5685 Жыл бұрын

    My foot brake was on while changing rear brakes. Will that damage something?

  • @anandkazanka2438
    @anandkazanka2438 Жыл бұрын

    Is it necessary to open bleeder all this time? cause i replace my brakes twice without it already. when I watched other youtubers then they didnt mentioned it

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    I would suggest opening the bleeder while compressing the caliper back so as to not place fluid pressure against the ABS module.

  • @ethanwomack6440
    @ethanwomack64402 ай бұрын

    Is it necessary to use the wear pads

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    2 ай бұрын

    Apologies for the late reply. The brakes will function properly without the wear indicators (squealers), but I would install them so that you have warning before the pads become too worn to function properly.

  • @salimatime4486
    @salimatime4486 Жыл бұрын

    do you have time to service my jeep wranler please

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately I can’t do this

  • @jonathanmacdonald9276
    @jonathanmacdonald9276 Жыл бұрын

    Should’ve hammered the rotor from behind. I always do on my Yaris. One or two good swings with a hammer from behind will pop it off.

  • @rfink222
    @rfink22210 ай бұрын

    Squirting brake fluid on your pads was not good, otherwise you did a good job for a first timer.

  • @goculturetv9376
    @goculturetv9376 Жыл бұрын

    You sound like Joe Rogan

  • @wiseman7597
    @wiseman759711 ай бұрын

    Why install all 5 lug nuts when removing the rotor? You only need to install one lug nut just by a few threads. Afraid of damaging the rotor face? Who cares! Your replacing it anyways, hit that sucker as hard as you can from the rear face

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    11 ай бұрын

    Haha fair point!

  • @mitchbatten8281
    @mitchbatten8281 Жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking this might have been your first attempt at a brake job after some internet research.

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct

  • @realdevbro447
    @realdevbro447 Жыл бұрын

    Cleaning was an unnecessary step. It will get dirty again in like 2 min. Don't put grease into the boot too. It might make an incomprehensible space behind the pin.

  • @poloab2273
    @poloab2273 Жыл бұрын

    It is really good and interesting but the way of you used to jacking up the Camry is so dangerous, that is not regular jack

  • @assyrequired

    @assyrequired

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s the jack that came with the car from the factory…

  • @chiefdan07

    @chiefdan07

    5 ай бұрын

    @@assyrequired While possible, investing in a garage floor jack is a better idea