How to change rear brake discs on Toyota Prado J120 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ125),
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120),
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120_),
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 4.0 (GRJ120),
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 4.0 (GRJ120, GRJ125, GRJ121),
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 4.0 (GRJ120),
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 2.7 (TRJ120, TRJ125),
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 2.7 (RZJ120, RZJ125),
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 4.0 V6 VVT-i (GRJ125)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear brake discs on TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO 3 (J120)
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) and other TOYOTA models
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. AUTODOC recommends:
Replace the brake disks on the car Toyota Prado J120 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.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Toyota Prado J120.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 4
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 9
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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.
Step 11
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Remove the brake disc. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 17
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 18
Install the brake disc.
Step 19
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20
Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads.
Step 21
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 22
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.
Step 23
Install the retaining springs of the brake pads.
Step 24
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. Professionals recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 26
Install the brake pads.
Step 27
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 88 Nm torque.
Step 28
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 29
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30
Install the wheel.
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 31
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 32
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 112 Nm torque.
Step 33
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. AUTODOC recommends:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 34
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
AUTODOC recommends:
Toyota Prado J120 – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 35
Close the hood.
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