You need to apply the grease to the part that is sliding into the bracket at the spring also, both spots. You answered my question. Thanks for the video.
After you push the pistons into the calipers to fit the new brake pads press the brake pedal several times to fill the caliper cylinder with fluid and push the new pads against the rotor.
Thank you for the video. It’s helpful. I like the suggestion of using anti-seize instead of silicone grease. Good idea. My concern is that brake parts cleaner has some neurotoxic chemicals in it and I would suggest keeping children away from these chemicals without a proper respirator or ventilation. Other automotive chemicals are toxic as well. I prefer to spray parts cleaner and chemicals outside to minimize breathing them. I have a 3M respirator with organic vapor/acid gas filters which works well to filter most brake parts cleaners as well as most chemicals. And it’s always nice to have a gas mask/particulate filter around. I prefer the full mask for the excellent eye protection. Irritating to wear but offers great protection. Also, sometimes the rubber bushings on the glide pins swell and bind. This happened to me and will ruin the pads. It’s only $5 for the rubber replacement kit (2 calipers) so it’s a good investment when changing out brakes on these if the fitment is anything other than very smooth. We have an ‘05 btw.
Question: Did you have to remove the brake fluid cap prior to compressing the brake pistons to allow for the pressure change or did you leave the cap on? Thanks for the video!
Thank you. I did crack the cap open but did not take it off. Brake fluid absorbs water so leaving the cap off is not good for the system. Hope that helps.
After you compress the piston and then put the brake pads back on. As well as the caliber and everything. You didn't tell everybody that they needed to pump the brakes. And make sure the piston comes back out accurately, Also to check the brake reservoir to make sure no fluid came out.
Were the brake pads the same size for the front and back? I'm getting ready to do this job and I have 4 smaller ones and 4 larger ones that came in the mail. Thanks!
@@CountryLivingExperience I already ordered them through the mail. I think the fronts are larger than the back, I was just curious. Thanks for the reply.
My dash board ‘BRAKE’ light illuminated after this repair and beeps. Fluids are all good? Wonder why that’s happening? 2004 Lexus RX330... Anyone know?
Hello, i recently had an emergency brake scare on my 04 fwd rx330. it has 225k mi on it. I plan on adding a roof top tent and rack which would add roughly another 150lbs to a crossover with sub par oem braking. I heard that v6 camry/solara calipers are dual piston and can fit on the rx front brackets. Are they an improvement over the RX as i'm puzzled to think they would place lower quality brakes on a heavier lexus? I also saw on club Lexus that a member had improved braking by swapping the rotors from a supra tt and adding steel braided brake lines with dot 4 fluid. Would it be possible combining both methods? Is one superlative over the other? Are there similar rear upgrades? Are they worth it or just focus on the fronts?
You should find a toyota mod forum to ask these questions. I cannot give you any answers with confidence as I am not a Toyota/Lexus mechanic. Sorry bro.
I am not sure what pins you are talking about but any piece you remove needs to go back on. You cannot skip or leave out any part or it could be dangerous.
I don't. In my opinion, it is not necessary unless you are changing a part of the hydraulic system like a caliper or a booster. Or if you believe there is a contaminant in the lines.
