When to replace the Brake Discs on your TOYOTA COROLLA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA Corolla Saloon (_E18_, ZRE1_) 1.3 (NRE180_), TOYOTA Corolla Saloon (_E18_, ZRE1_) 1.6 (ZRE181_), TOYOTA Corolla Saloon (_E18_, ZRE1_) 1.8 VVTi (ZRE172, ZRE182), TOYOTA Corolla Saloon (_E18_, ZRE1_) 1.6 (ZRE171_, ZRE181_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (NRE18_, ZRE17_, ZRE18_, NDE18_). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 14
Wheel impact socket #21
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Water pump pliers
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (NRE18_, ZRE17_, ZRE18_, NDE18_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (NRE18_, ZRE17_, ZRE18_, NDE18_) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (NRE18_, ZRE17_, ZRE18_, NDE18_). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Detach the parking brake cable from the bracket on the brake caliper. Use water pump pliers.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a combination spanner #17.
  7. Step 10
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (NRE18_, ZRE17_, ZRE18_, NDE18_). Tip:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
  9. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 14
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #14. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 15
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  12. Step 16
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
  14. Step 18
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  15. Step 19
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    Install the brake disc.
  16. Step 20
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (NRE18_, ZRE17_, ZRE18_, NDE18_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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