2008–2022 Toyota Sequoia
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026
Save $245 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $450
Quick answer: Brake Pad Replacement on a 2008–2022 Toyota Sequoia is rated Advanced and takes about 1-3 hours. You'll need 3 tools for this job, and parts cost about $205. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front or rear brake pad set for 2008-2022 Toyota Sequoia; verify axle, brake package, and VIN fitment | — | $180.00 | |
| Replacement pad hardware or wear sensor only if the kit requires it | — | $25.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
FRONT axle, 2008–2022 Sequoia (XK60, Tundra-based): fixed opposed 4-piston cast-iron calipers — four 51mm steel pistons — with anti-rattle spring and abutment clips, NO guide pins. Inspect pad thickness and rotors through the wheel before ordering Sequoia/Tundra-family pads.
Park the 2008-2022 Toyota Sequoia on level pavement, shift to Park, and set the parking brake. Chock the rear wheels firmly — this is a full-size SUV. Break the front lug nuts loose with the wheel on the ground, then jack the front and lower it onto heavy-duty rated jack stands under the frame rails. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. Confirm stability with a hard shake before working underneath — never rely on the jack alone.
Locate the two pad retaining pins running through the fixed 4-piston caliper body and the anti-rattle spring. Drive the pins out straight with a punch, remove the anti-rattle spring, and slide the pads out of the caliper.
Soak those pins and wait — I mean actually wait ten minutes, not spray-and-yank. Snapping a retaining pin off inside a fixed caliper turns a 30-minute pad swap into a caliper replacement.
Compare the old pads: on a fixed 4-piston caliper, uneven wear between inner and outer pads, or between pistons, indicates a sticking piston than a slide problem.
Watch the brake fluid reservoir for overflow. Slide the new pads into the fixed caliper, reinstall the anti-rattle spring, and drive the retaining pins back in straight until fully seated. Confirm the pads move freely without binding.
If you did remove the caliper for any reason, torque its mounting bolts to the factory spec as well. Verify the brake hose and lines are undisturbed with no new twists or contact points.
Check the reservoir level and top up with the correct DOT fluid if needed. Test drive for powerful, straight, quiet stops with no pull or vibration, and recheck lug torque after 50 miles.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
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