Toyota Tacoma Repair Manual – How to Replace the Rotor

This Toyota Manual  Will Guide You of How to Replace the Rotor in a Toyota Tacoma

If your Toyota Tacoma seems to be shaking and shuddering to a halt, chances are it’s time to replace the rotors. Rotors don’t need to be replaced often, but if they get worn down or warped from hard braking and can’t be resurfaced, then they must be replaced. Luckily, the installation is simple and you can do it in your own garage.

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Raise your Tacoma using jacks and jack stands. Block the wheels. Remove the first tire and wheel assembly. Remove the caliper mounting bolts. Slide the caliper off of the old rotor being careful not to disconnect the brake line. Hang the caliper and attached brake line from the undercarriage of the vehicle using mechanic’s wire. Pull off the anti-squeal spring (if equipped) and then remove the brake pads. Now you can remove the old rotor and set it aside. Clean the area around the hub with a damp cloth to remove corrosion and debris.

Install the new rotor into the hub. Replace the brake pads, anti-squeal spring, caliper and mounting bolts with a torque wrench or an air ratchet with an appropriate adapter. Make sure that the caliper boot isn’t wedged before you replace the wheel assembly and tire. Repeat this process for each additional rotor. Lower your Toyota, tighten and torque the lug nuts and then pump the brake until you get a firm pedal. Be sure to road test your Tundra to make sure the installation was successful.

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Toyota Tundra Manual – How to Replace the Rotor

This Toyota Manual  Will Guide You of How to Replace the Rotor in a Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra utilizes brake discs, also known as rotors, in combination with a caliper and brake pad assembly to bring your vehicle to a stop. If the rotors get warped or worn down, it can cause your Tundra to shudder and pulse when you hit the brakes. It’s fairly easy to swap the rotors yourself and keep some extra money in your pocket.

Jack up your Toyota Tundra. Block the wheels that you aren’t working on to keep your Tundra from rolling while you work. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the first tire and wheel assembly.

Remove the brake hose from the caliper and then quickly plug the end of the hose to prevent spillage. Next, remove the two caliper mounting bolts. This allows you to then pull the caliper assembly off of the old rotor.

Clean the area around the hub with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or corrosion. Install the new rotor onto the hub.

Lubricate the caliper slides and bolts with lithium grease and then install the caliper and tighten the bolts. Torque the caliper bolts to 90 ft. lbs. (123 Nm).

Reconnect the brake hose to the caliper and torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). Refill the brake fluid and then bleed the brakes. Install the wheel assembly and tire.

Repeat this process for each additional rotor. When you’re finished, lower your vehicle, double check the brake fluid level and reconnect the negative battery cable.

Pump the brakes until you get a firm pedal and then be sure to road test your Toyota Tundra to make sure that the installation was successful.

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