Replacing front and rear brake pads on a Toyota Corolla

What is the mileage before replacement on a Toyota Corolla?

The pads should be replaced if diagnostics show extreme clutch wear (less than 2 mm) or if you notice a noticeable increase in braking distance.
Another sign is a loud squeaking noise when braking. The average service life of the front pads of foreign cars is 25-30 thousand km. The hind limbs walk twice as much. But you should always keep an eye on the current status. Average delivery times may vary significantly depending on driving style or quality of parts. Ignoring obvious signs of replacement is fraught with failure of the entire brake system at the most crucial moment. Brake fluid leakage, wheel wedge, failure of an expensive caliper - this is an incomplete list of possible complications.

Replacing electrodes in pairs, even if the resource of one of them has not yet been exhausted

Pads for all Toyota cars

Recommendations

Original: AKEBONO, ADVICS

Alternative: HSB GOLD, HI-Q

Toyota brake pads: understanding the drum system

Replacing brake pads is quite a responsible undertaking. All cars, one way or another, are similar in the main elements of their design, however, each brand may have certain characteristic features that are important to know before carrying out technical work. Replacing Toyota pads usually always starts with identifying the model, age and region where the car was manufactured. The brake systems of so-called “European” and “American” cars can differ significantly. It's all about the type of shoe brakes installed, which are divided into drum and disc. In this article, we will examine in more detail the characteristic features of replacing the brake pads of the drum system, which, due to its practicality, is still used in the design of a number of popular Toyota models.

Brake system Toyota Corolla

In this car it is a dual-circuit hydraulic system, with a brake pump and two expansion tanks that supply the entire circuit with brake fluid. This system applies to the rear and front wheels. As for the brakes, in this model they come in two types:

• Disk installed at the front.
• The disc drum is mounted at the rear.

The adjustment occurs automatically, which depends on how worn the pads are. Drum disc brakes also act as a handbrake, which has an adjustable mechanism and is activated when the handbrake is set to the up position.

When to replace

Replacement is carried out as wear occurs: if the thickness of the lining has reached 2–3 mm or, in some cases, 5 mm. If this indicator decreases even more, then it is worth replacing worn parts. When worn, brake fluid consumption increases, but braking efficiency decreases.

Manufacturers of pads set the maximum possible service life, which is 40–60 thousand kilometers. But you should understand that wear depends on factors such as driving style, type of road surface, frequency of use of the car and even climatic conditions.

Useful tips

• If the cylinder is very poorly compressed, remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. This will reduce the pressure in the system.
• If the drum does not “want” to unscrew, tap it evenly with a hammer. Be sure to use a wooden spacer (block, board) to avoid damaging the disc. Joint oil WD-40 will also help.
• If the caliper guides do not move well, lubricate them with graphite lubricant.

Using these instructions, you will independently replace the pads on a Toyota Corolla with any type of brake system. With a battery, of course, you need to put in more effort, but you need to do it less often. The main thing is to take your time and thoroughly clean all parts of the brake system during the replacement process.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing pads

Before starting work, you need to prepare your workplace - this is necessary if you are afraid of getting dirty. Place a blanket in front of the wheel and wash the disc. After this, you need to lift the car from the side where we will change the block. We unscrew the wheel we need and start working directly with the brake system.

First of all, we need to unscrew the caliper mounting bolt with a suitable wrench. The photo clearly shows the position of the bolt that needs to be turned.

Having unscrewed the bolt holding the caliper, lift it up and, for convenience, tie it to the body with a thread. The photo shows how everything needs to be done.

Then you need to press the brake piston. This must be done first when applying heat-resistant grease. For this we used a clamp. In the photo below everything is visible and clear.

After the piston is pressed, we need to press out the brackets with a screwdriver. We perform the following actions: tighten the bracket - pull the block towards you.

So we got this. We pay attention to how it looks and what components it is made of. The photographs will show a general view, as well as an disassembled view of the unit. Brackets will also be shown. Photos are signed.

Having taken it apart, we'll see how worn it is. The block we pulled out could travel another 20,000 km. Below is a photo showing two of them: new and old.

• Having compared them, we take a new one, lubricate it with heat-resistant paste - exactly as shown in the picture, and also lubricate the cylinder and brackets.

We collect everything in place and put everything in its place. We assemble the caliper and install the wheel in its place. Work with one wheel is completed - you can move on to the next one.

What is the mileage before replacement on a Toyota Corolla?

The pads should be replaced if diagnostics show extreme clutch wear (less than 2 mm) or if you notice a noticeable increase in braking distance. Another sign is a loud squeaking noise when braking. The average service life of the front pads of foreign cars is 25-30 thousand km. The hind limbs walk twice as much. But you should always keep an eye on the current status. Average delivery times may vary significantly depending on driving style or quality of parts.

Ignoring obvious signs of replacement is fraught with failure of the entire brake system at the most crucial moment. Brake fluid leakage, wheel wedge, failure of an expensive caliper - this is an incomplete list of possible complications.

Replacing electrodes in pairs, even if the resource of one of them has not yet been exhausted

Which ones to choose?

Today there are many different manufacturers. The highest quality pads are produced by Germany, France, Spain and Japan. In addition to the manufacturer, it is important to choose the right size pads for your wheel caliper. Like any spare part, they are divided into: original and non-original. It's your choice here. The original lasts significantly longer than the non-original. The price of such pads is usually twice as high. In general, as always, it’s up to you to decide whether to choose the quality or cost of the product.

Signs that your e 150 needs to be replaced

You can understand that the disks need to be replaced by the presence of the following signs:

• The wheels begin to beat.
• When braking, the car begins to deviate from the straight line.
• When braking, you hear a knocking or extraneous noise.

The official manufacturer recommends changing brake discs after the second replacement of the pads, but, as a rule, Toyota Corolla front brake discs are changed between 100-130 thousand kilometers. It is also advisable to take measurements before changing them, which should be:

• At least 23 millimeters in front.
• At the back it's about 8mm.

After measuring, you can decide to replace the access point.

Operating principle

To understand why they wear out, you need to know how the pads work. Brakes are cylinders that, when the pedal of the same name is pressed, press the pad against the wheel. The greater the pressure in the cylinder, the stronger the device is pressed.

However, during frequent sharp braking, the rubber wears off and the springs wear out. Therefore, old pads must be removed.

Replacing the rear brake pads of a Toyota Corolla can be done with your own hands without visiting a service center. To do this procedure correctly, just read and follow the following instructions.

Description of replacing calipers on Corolla 150

you can replace the calipers on your Corolla 150 by following the instructions below.

• Raise the car.
• We remove the wheel.

View after removing the wheel

• Turn the steering wheel fully. This will make removing the caliper easier.
• Clamp the brake line hose to prevent fluid leakage and ventilate the system.
• Unscrew the caliper holder.
• Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Installing new pads

As in the case of changing a wheel, you must first, without using a jack, loosen the wheel nut, then lift the car and slowly carefully remove the wheel. In my case, this is a double procedure, since I changed the pads on two wheels at once.

Installing new pads

When the wheel has already been completely removed, you need to use a wrench (preferably using a socket and a wrench) to unscrew the lower guide in the caliper. You don't have to touch the top guide at all. Firstly, if you unscrew it, you still won’t be able to remove the pads. Secondly, it is better not to unscrew two guides at the same time. Once the bottom guide is unscrewed, you can move the bracket up and remove the old pads.

Installing new pads

When buying new pads through the officials, I was advised to immediately buy plates on them, which prevent the appearance of unpleasant squeaks. They are on all the pads, but I didn’t want to remove the old ones and use them.

If it is not possible to buy new plates, you can leave the old ones. You just need to clean them well with a metal brush, and then put them on new pads. In general, I was lucky, they advised me to buy them along with a set of new pads. And it’s quite difficult to find them on sale now.

After installing the plates, you need to recess the brake cylinder rod. I did this with a regular pry bar, but, in principle, this can be done with any other tool that is suitable in thickness.

Installing new pads

IMPORTANT! It should be taken into account that if you recess the rods of two cylinders at once, the amount of brake fluid in the expansion tank may slightly increase. Some car owners sometimes even drain the brake fluid completely, but I didn't do that.

The places where new pads will be installed must also be thoroughly brushed to remove dirt and rust. After fixing the new pads, you need to assemble everything in the reverse order: fix the pad with brackets, tighten the lower guide, put the wheel in place.

Installing new pads

Repair manuals Replacing the brake pads of the rear wheel brakes of Corolla / Auris

Pay attention to the marks on the brake pads. Buy new bearings with the same markings. HANKOOK FRIXA rear pads for Toyota Corolla Auris are marked FPE039.

WARNINGS

Replace rear wheel brake pads only as a set of 4 (two on each side). Before replacing brake pads, check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. If the level is close to the upper mark, it is necessary to pump some of the fluid, since after replacing the worn pads with new ones the level will rise.

You will need: 14" socket, pliers.

1. Remove the rear wheel.

2. Remove the lower guide pin bolt...

3... and lift the movable bracket.

4. Remove the outer and inner brake pads from the pad guide.

USEFUL TIPS

Every time you replace brake pads, be sure to check the condition of the protective rubber pads on the guide pins and the ease of movement of the movable caliper relative to the brake pad guide. If movement is difficult, lubricate the guide pin and its shoe with grease.

5. Using pliers, press down on the cylinder piston.

6. Install the brake pad retaining springs and other removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

7. Replace the brake pads of the other wheel in the same way.

8. Check and, if necessary, add brake fluid level in the brake pump reservoir.

Caliper repair

To repair calipers we will need the following materials:

• Caliper piston lubricant
• Caliper Guide Lubricant
• Guide block lubricant
• Brake cleaner or any cleaning agent
• Brake Caliper Repair Kit
• Copper brake hose O-rings. If new ones are not found, and the old ones are not very compressed, then you can go over them with a file and grind off the protrusions. But it’s better, of course, to have new ones in stock. GM code 94525077
• If it turns out that the piston or guides of your caliper have large holes and pockets of corrosion, then you will need to purchase them as well.
• Possibly brake fluid for topping up

I’ll share my opinion about choosing a repair kit. I chose the Spanish company Ert. These are the most adequate cuffs and boots in their price range. The cost of a repair kit for one caliper is 100 UAH. There are more expensive options and there are cheaper options, and Ert is the golden mean, in my opinion.

The cheaper options are more like plastic rather than rubber and molded and have jagged edges.

More expensive options have almost the same quality, but you need to pay more money for them

The kit includes two guide boots, a piston boot, a cuff and a cap for the bleeder fitting.

Attention! Lately, things haven't been so clear with Ert repair kits. The fact is that the packages contain completely different components

This is especially true for anthers - in exactly the same packages, but purchased at different points of sale, there are anthers of different designs and different sizes. And the saddest thing is that these anthers do not fit at all! Whether these are fakes, or errors in packaging, or whether this is how global warming works, I don’t know. A fact is a fact - many, including me, became victims of this incident. Therefore, either check without leaving the cash register, or take another company. For example, Autofren D4705. When replacing the pistons of the front calipers, I used it.

To repair the caliper with your own hands, we will need the following tools:

• metal brush
• medical syringe
• spanners. In my case, 10 and 12 mm
• clean rags
• a good screwdriver or a small tool
• two small packages
• soft wire
• preferably an assistant. We don’t need it for work, but cleaning the ram with clean hands and bringing beer at the right moment will come in handy. Also, at the very end, it will help you press the brake pedal a couple of times to bleed the brakes to make sure there is no air in the system.

Article number and cost of original Corolla 150 calipers and their analogues

Part numbers and approximate prices for new original calipers are listed in the table below.

Table - Corolla 150 brand pliers

Location Product code Estimated cost, thousand rubles

Since the cost of original calipers is quite high, many car owners prefer third-party manufacturers. The best brands are listed in the tables below.

Table - List of analogues of the branded front right caliper of the Corolla 150

Company Manufacturer Article Cost, rub

Table - List of analogues of the original Corolla 150 left front caliper

Brand Article Cost, rub

Table - List of analogues of the original Corolla 150 rear right caliper

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Table - List of analogues of the original Corolla 150 rear left caliper

Manufacturer Catalog number Cost, rub

In addition to replacing the brake system, you can restore the functionality of the brake system if the caliper fails by repairing it. For these cases, Toyota produces original repair kits, the catalog numbers of which are:

• front - 0447802160;
• rear - 0447912230.

The cost of the front repair kit is 1400-4000 rubles. For a branded rear caliper repair kit, the car owner will have to pay from 1,200 to 3,400 rubles. Repair kits are also available from third party manufacturers. For the front caliper, car owners recommend using only the Febest kit. It produces its products for the Corolla 150 under article number 0175ZRE151F at a price of 500-900 rubles. For a list of the best third-party rear caliper rebuild kits, see the table below.

Table - List of analogues of the rear caliper repair kit for Corolla 150

Manufacturer Catalog number Price, rub