Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

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) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prado J120. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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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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