Fundamentally, replacing brake pads on a Toyota Camry is no different from this procedure carried out on any other Japanese-made car. Depending on the year of manufacture and equipment of the car, several types of brake mechanisms on Camry differ, but in general they are not much different from each other.
Replacing brake pads on a Toyota Camry
The operation can be performed by car owners either independently or in a service center. Depending on the type of brakes, work can take from 1 to several hours.
When to change brake pads on a Toyota Camry 70
You can determine that the Camry 70 brake pads need to be replaced by the following signs:
- changes in the moment of operating the brake pedal – excessive pedal depression;
- increased vibration during braking is noted - it is reflected both in the brake pedal and on the body of the Camry 70. The reason is uneven wear of the linings and discs;
- whistling, creaking when braking - these extraneous sounds can be formed for several reasons: the operation of the lining wear indicator, poor adhesion of the friction layer of the pad to the disc, malfunction of the brake system;
- the braking efficiency of the Camry 70 deteriorates - manifests itself in an increase in the braking distance;
- decrease in fluid level in the master cylinder - as pad wear increases, the pistons move out more and more. As a result, the level drops. But the reason for the decrease in fluid may also be due to depressurization of the brake circuit of the Toyota Camry 70.
Examination
To determine the wear of the pads of the Toyota Camry 70 disc braking system, you will need to initially remove the wheel. Then the caliper is moved aside and the thickness of the friction layer is measured. You can try to perform the operation without lifting the caliper. You can also navigate using a special diagonal or longitudinal slot on the friction surface. Additionally, the condition of the caliper guides and the working piston is assessed by sliding the dirt guard. As necessary, lubricant is applied to these elements.
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The minimum permissible thickness of the front and rear brake pads of Toyota Camry 70 is 1 mm. If the reading is lower, a replacement should be made.
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To replace Camry 70 brake pads with original ones, use the following catalog numbers of spare parts manufactured by TOYOTA/LEXUS:
- 0446533480 – front for Toyota Camry 70 models;
Front pads Camry 0446533480
- 0446633220 – rear.
Rear pads Toyota Camry 0446633220
Analogues are also available for Camry 70, their article numbers:
Front:
- 43KT – KOTL company;
- NP1167 – NISSHINBO;
- 0986-4948-33 – BOSCH;
- 2276-801 – TEXTAR;
- PN1857 – NIBK.
Rear:
- D2349 – KASHIYAMA;
- NP1112 – NISSHINBO;
- 2243-401 – TEXTAR;
- PN1854 and PN1854S – NIBK;
- 1304-6056-932 – ATE;
- 182262 – ICER;
- 8DB3-5502-5121 – HELLA.
Main competitors
Competitors in the Russian market for the Toyota Camry sedan in 2021 will be:
- Volkswagen Passat;
- Skoda Superb
- Ford Mondeo;
- Mazda 6;
- new Kia Stinger;
- Genesis G70.
Competitors have similar prices and configurations. German cars are equipped with supercharged engines and DSG gearboxes, which attracts many buyers. Korean cars offer an expanded range of options that can be ordered separately.
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What pads to put on Camry 70
Let's figure out which brake pads are better to use on the Toyota Camry 70 instead of the original. This will save money. But when using poor quality analogues, the disc is eaten, dust is formed and the Camry 70’s braking efficiency is reduced.
Spare parts from the Korean manufacturer Sangsin (Hi-Q) are a good option. Articles:
- SP4275 – front friction linings;
- SP4091 – rear.
Also suitable for the front of the Camry 70 is a version from NISSHINBO with catalog number NP1167, and for the rear the parts are made by Akebono.
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The service life of the factory Camry 70 friction linings ranges from 80,000 to 100,000 km. A lot depends on your driving style. With an aggressive style, the resource decreases. At the same time, situations are often observed when the factory pads replaced with original linings purchased from a dealer wear out after 20-30 thousand kilometers.
Helpful Tips and Warnings
When replacing brake pads on a Toyota Camry 70, you will need to adhere to the following recommendations:
- The pads must be replaced in a set of four, all on both wheels of the same axle.
- The fluid level in the master brake cylinder is first checked - when the maximum value is recorded, the fluid should be pumped out using a syringe or rubber bulb. After installing the spare parts, the fluid level will increase, which is due to wear of the old linings.
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- When changing the pads, you should evaluate the condition of the dirt protection covers of the guide pins and the free movement of the caliper relative to the guide pads. When fixing a problematic movement, you will need to apply lubricant to the caliper guide pins. After removing the finger, a lubricant is applied to it. Good lubricant for TRW PFG-110 guides. The remaining parts of the brake system can be lubricated with original grease with part number 0-8888-01206. If there is mechanical damage to the protective casing, it should be replaced.
- After installing new, even original pads on the Camry 70, there is a decrease in braking efficiency. This is due to insufficient grip on worn discs. The pads touch them unevenly, in most cases at the edges. To ensure high-quality grinding of the friction material, it is recommended to avoid sudden braking for a hundred kilometers. Otherwise, overheating of the working surface is observed, which is accompanied by a significant increase in the grinding process. Checking the braking efficiency of the installed pads should be carried out on roads without heavy traffic.
Replacing front pads Camry 70
Camry V70 front brake pads are replaced in the following cases:
- wear of the friction layer has reached a minimum level;
- reducing the strength of the connection with the base;
- when oil gets on the working surface or chips or deep grooves form.
It is recommended to evaluate the condition of the pads during each maintenance of the Toyota Camry 70.
To carry out operations to change the front friction linings of the Toyota Camry 70, you will need a fourteen, seventeen key and pliers. You will need to do the following:
- The front left wheel of the Camry 70 is dismantled.
- While holding your fingers, unscrew the two caliper mounting bolts.
- The caliper is disengaged from the pad guides. Then it is moved to the side and fixed. To do this, you can use a wire, attaching it to the shock-absorbing mechanism. In this case, it is necessary to avoid twisting and pulling on the brake hose.
Springs for spreading
- The pressure springs of the friction linings, two in number, are dismantled.
- The Camry 70 inner and outer pads are removed.
- The support plates at the top and bottom are removed from the guide pads. Then a lubricant is applied to them and the reverse installation is performed;
- Observing the reverse sequence, install the front brake pads of the Camry 70. It is recommended to apply a thread locker to the fasteners of the caliper guide pins to prevent spontaneous unwinding.
- The wheel is mounted and the fluid level in the Camry 70 brake master cylinder is monitored.
Replacing the front hand brake cable of a Camry 40
It is recommended to change the cable in cases of severe stretching or mechanical damage. To replace it, you must use the instructions below.
- Disassemble the console, gaining access to the handbrake cable.
- Secure the threaded end with a wrench. After this, you need to disconnect the tension coupling. This operation will release the cable.
- Remove the cable clamp from the turnbuckle side.
- Unscrew the locknut and adjusting nut.
- Disconnect the front cable from the handbrake lever.
- Remove the holder mount
- Remove the cable from the car.
- Replace the cable with a new one and install the parts in the reverse order.
- Adjust the hand brake drive.
Replacing rear brake pads
Before replacing the Camry 70 rear pads, you will need to align the caliper pistons. The Camry 70 has a handbrake and rear calipers with an electric motor.
Let's look at the order of the operation in detail.
How to easily move the pistons in the rear calipers (electric handbrake)
To align the pistons of the rear calipers of the Toyota Camry 70, you will need to perform the following operations:
- The ignition is turned off, the automatic transmission selector is set to neutral or park position.
- The ignition is turned on, the brake pedal is pressed.
- Next, you need to raise the handbrake control button up three times, and then down three times. As a result, the parking indicator on the dashboard will blink frequently. The brake pedal is released. If the operation is unsuccessful, you should turn off and turn on the ignition again.
- To bring the pistons together, you will need to press and hold the handbrake control button in the lower position until the sound of the motors running is heard from the rear wheels. The completion of the operation is indicated by the parking indicator, which will blink less frequently.
- Camry 70 rear pads are being replaced.
- To press the pistons against the installed friction linings of the Camry 70, you need to hold the handbrake control button in the upper position. At the end of the operation, the parking indicator will stop blinking and will simply glow.
Replacement
To replace the rear brake pads of a Toyota Camry 70, you will need a fourteen and seventeen key. The operating procedure is as follows:
- The caliper piston is recessed according to the previously described scheme.
- The rear wheel is dismantled, where the Camry 70 pads are changed.
- The lower pin of the caliper guide is held and the fixing bolt is unscrewed.
- The caliper moves upward.
- The springs are removed, the outer and inner friction lining are dismantled. Then their support plates.
- The surface of the support plates is treated with grease, then they are laid in place;
- Subsequently, the new Toyota Camry pads are reinstalled. In this case, you will need to lubricate the piston boot and add lubricant to the internal cavity, since even with short runs it sticks. A substance based on lithium soap or original Toyota lubricant is used as a lubricant. To ensure secure fastening of the caliper guide pins, apply thread locker before tightening the bolts.
- Camry 70 wheel installed.
- The caliper piston from the passenger compartment returns to its normal position.
Replacing the rear cable Camry 40
To replace the rear cable, the car owner needs to use the instructions given below.
- Check the brake position when released.
- Unscrew the locknut and loosen the cable tensioner adjusting nut.
- Dismantle the floor tunnel lining.
- Unscrew the fastening bolts and remove the floor reinforcement.
- Pull out the end of the rear cables and remove the cable sheath clamps.
- Disconnect the cables from the rear pads.
- Remove the cables from the brake shields.
- Remove the bolts securing the front cable holders.
- Disconnect the remaining holders in the same way.
- Remove the cable.
- Replace with a new one and install everything in the reverse order.
Adjust the parking brake cable.
