2013–2018 Toyota RAV4
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Disc Brake Pad Kit (OEM 04465-42200; LE trims often use 04465-AZ314, confirm pad shape) | 04465-42200 | $72.70 | |
| Brake Parts Cleaner | — | — | |
| Brake Caliper Slide Pin Lubricant | — | — |
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Follow these steps carefully
Park on level ground, set the parking brake, and chock the rear wheels. While the RAV4 is still on the ground, crack each front lug nut loose with a 21mm socket (do not remove them yet).
Open the hood and check the brake fluid reservoir. If it is full to the brim, draw a little fluid out with a turkey baster so the returning piston does not overflow it. Put the cap back on loosely.
Jack up the front of the RAV4 at the factory jack point and place jack stands under the reinforced pinch-weld areas. Remove the five 21mm lug nuts and take the wheel off.
Remove the two 14mm caliper slide bolts. Lift the caliper off the bracket and hang it from the strut spring with a wire hook or bungee cord. Do not let it dangle by the brake hose.
Slide the old pads out of the bracket. Note the position of the wear indicator (on the inner pad) and pull out the anti-squeal shims and the pad support clips.
Place one of the old pads against the piston and use a caliper compressor tool or C-clamp to push the piston straight back into the bore. Go slowly so fluid rises gently in the reservoir.
Scrub the bracket pad tracks with a wire brush and spray everything with brake parts cleaner. Pull each slide pin, wipe it clean, and re-coat it with fresh silicone brake lubricant before sliding it back in.
Fit the new pad support clips, then the new pads with their shims, wear indicator on the inner pad facing up as the old one was. Apply a thin film of brake lubricant to the back of the pads where they meet the caliper.
Swing the caliper back over the pads and install the two 14mm slide bolts. Torque them to 25 ft-lb.
Mount the wheel, start all five lug nuts by hand, and lower the RAV4 to the ground. Torque the 21mm lug nuts to 76 ft-lb in a star pattern. Repeat on the other front wheel.
With the engine off, press the brake pedal repeatedly until it goes firm. Check the reservoir level and top off with the correct DOT fluid if needed. Do this before driving.
Bed the pads in: make 8 to 10 moderate stops from about 35 mph, allowing the brakes to cool between stops. Avoid hard stops for the first 200 miles.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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