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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 4WD (ACA23, ACA22), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 1.8 (ZCA25_, ZCA26_) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake discs on TOYOTA RAV4 II [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) and other TOYOTA models

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Replacement: brake discs – Toyota RAV4 II. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 14
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car Toyota RAV4 II 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.
Please note: all work on the car – Toyota RAV4 II – should be done with the engine switched off.

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 #19.
Step 4

Raise the car.

Replacement: brake discs – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip from AUTODOC:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

Clean the brake pad guide pins. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 10

Remove the brake pad guide pins. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – Toyota RAV4 II. 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 15

Remove the rubber plug. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Release the parking brake adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17

Remove the brake disc.
Step 18

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 19

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 20

Install the brake disc.
Step 21

Set the parking brake adjuster in the correct position. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Install the rubber plug. Use a crowbar.
Step 23

Treat the brake caliper pistons. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota RAV4 II. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 24

Wind back the brake caliper pistons. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 25

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 26

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 27

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 28

Install the brake pads.
Step 29

Install the brake pad guide pins.
Step 30

Install the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 31

Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Step 32

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 33

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 34

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 35

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 36

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 37

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 38

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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