hey all
im new to toyota pickups and wondering how i replace the front rotors(disks) and front bake pads
i am used to doing cars were i remove caliper and then remove disk but im confused as to how to the hilux(pickup) works in reoving parts

i can find a write up anywere

regards
dave

 

After u remove the caliper and caliper bracket u need to remove the dust cap that covers the cotter pin and retainer for the wheel bearings. Remove the cotter pin and the locking retainer behind it. There is a nut that the retainer holds to put pressure on the bearings that needs removed as well. should be able to remove by hand or with a pair of pliers. Then u can remove the outer wheel bearing and pull the rest of the hub and rotor assembly off the spindle. Now go ahead and flip the assembly to where u can remove the wheel seal and inner wheel bearing. once u have done that flip it back over and ull see 5 bolts on the front of the hub that bolt the rotor to the hub.

Make sure u clean and inspect the bearings throughly and replace if necessary. (I would replace em and the races too if it was me doin it) once the hub is cleaned and bearings are packed start the reassembly process.

Hope this helps man. Hit me up if u need more help

 

^Yup. Trapped rotors are a PITA. Friggin chevy colorado still uses them and it came out in what, 03? uses the giant horseshoe spring on the drums in back too. even bigger PITA. retards.