Yesterday, I replaced my brake pads. This was my first time doing this myself, and I simply followed the directions in the tech section. I used TRD pads, and replaced the front only. Now for my questions:


1. If i'm going above about 45mph, and apply the brakes, they'll squeak for a couple seconds, then stop. Is this simply because they're new, or did I install them wrong?

2. For the first 100 miles, as I understand, I am not supposed to apply the brakes too hard.. Is there anything else to worry about?

3. Should I also have replaced the rotors, or is this not necessary?

I do not know the last time any of the brake pads were replaced / rotors are replaced. Its an '05 tc that I bought used from a dealer, and all i've done is oil changes. I've owned it for about 10k miles, its at 45k.


Thanks,
Brett

 

1. Most likely cause the pads aren't broken in yet and might even be from the materials used. I have the dezod pads and they do it once in awhile to.

2. If it says to wait 100 miles wait 100 miles..don't test it.

3. Your rotors are most likely fine as long as this is the first time the pads have been replaced. If you have any doubt about your rotors just have them resurfaced..rotors should last a long tme before you actually have to replace them.

 

1. U should always get your rotors resurfaced when installing new brake pads, which is a process of of using a machine called a brake lathe and it's purpose is to cut the glazed finish off of the rotors to make them smoother, glazing which is the cause from lots of brake usage and high heat due to braking which is normal for all vehicles, the squeak is probably due to the high heat glazing on the rotors (they will usualy have a really shiny finish on them) or if u don't use brake grease or the metal shims that go on the outside of the brake pads that will also cause a squeak make sure to lube all neccesary braking components e.g. outside of brake pads underneath of shims and the brake calpier slide pins.

2. There really is no brake in period or not that i've heard of just be easy on them for a few miles and they should be fine.

3.The only time u should have to replace the rotors is if they are warpped to bad where u cant machine them or if they are below the certain measurements of machining them.

 

Ok, I didn't put any lubricant on them, so thats probably the reason they're squeaking. I know what you're talking about with the metal shims, so i'll put lubrican (between ? outside ? ) them, but not sure what the brake caliper slide pins are.

I'll just go to the mcgeorge toyota dealer here and see how much they charge to do the rotors - what would be a fair price, i just don't want to get ripped off.

Thanks,
Brett

 

Turning rotors shouldn't cost more than lke $25 a rotor or something like that? I don't remember what it goes for but its not to bad.

The caliper guide bolts are the bolts that have the rubber grommet on them on the caliper. I think I described that right..but they are on the top and bottom of each caliper.

Sorry if I had a picture I would show you.

 

You can use this to grease up all the points in the caliper, even the rubber stuff where lithium is recommended. They also sell some purple stuff which can withstand temps of up 2,800 degrees F. Good if you track your car.

http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...per_Lube_1.htm