The rear wheel must first be raised and supported by a jackstand. Hubcap should be pry off and placed aside.
Get rid of the lug nuts. I employ an impact or socket wrench. You owe it to yourself to purchase an air compressor and some air tools if you are performing this type of repair right now without using air tools. The majority of these repairs and maintenance may be completed in half the time. By the way, this DeWalt impact wrench runs on lithium-ion batteries if you don’t have an air compressor to power a pneumatic impact wrench. I never imagined the day when a battery-operated impact wrench would be considered a useful equipment!
The wheel should be removed and put aside. If the wheel has rusted on, see this thread for information on how to remove it and how to avoid it in the future.
Don’t feel terrible if the brake drum has corroded to the hub; this is extremely typical. Utilize the drum’s two holes. Put a bolt through those and gradually tighten it until the drum comes off. In my case, they were M8 x 1.25 mm and were metric (8 mm diameter with 1.25 mm thread pitch). Take a look at the new ones instead of the old ones as I don’t have any pictures of them. The removal holes are the two holes that aren’t being used.
You will need to make a decision like this. Here are a few images demonstrating the old brakes and their component locations. The brake assembly’s top section is depicted in the top shot, which also indicates where the brake cylinder is located, while the bottom is shown in the bottom photo. Take special note of where the little springs and connectors are located.
The hardware kit, brake shoes, and drums may be found at any parts store, however I purchased mine from Amazon. Here are the part numbers in case they are useful:
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Are there rear brakes on Toyota Corollas?
Your Toyota Corolla rear brake pads will normally deteriorate at the same pace on both the left and honest side of your car, similar to how front brake pads do. Due to the brake mechanics of rear wheel drive cars, most rear brake pads tend to wear out more quickly than front brake pads.
Can you change your own back brakes?
It could be time to change your brake pads if they are grinding or screeching. You’ll be pleasantly delighted to learn that you can quickly, simply, and without specialized tools replace the brake pads in your car’s disc brake system. You will also spend much less money if you do it yourself.
How much does a Toyota Corolla brake job cost?
Depending on the type of brake pads chosen and the degree of harm your previous worn-out pads have done to other parts of your car, including the rotors, replacing the brake pads on a Toyota Corolla can cost anywhere between $150 and $300 each axle.
How much do Toyota’s rear brakes cost?
What is the price of a brake job? Depending on the type of brake pad desired, brake pads for a Toyota might cost anywhere between $150 per axle and $450 per axle. For all four brake rotors to be replaced, the cost might range from $300 to $750.
Do the brakes on my Toyota Corolla have drums?
The terms “disc brakes” and “drum brakes” refer to two different types of braking systems that can be found on modern vehicles. Your automobile has individual brakes for each wheel, and nearly all contemporary cars have disc brakes up front. Given that the front brakes of your car generate between 70 and 80 percent of its braking power, disc brakes are more expensive but provide better performance when it counts. In most cases, front brakes need to be replaced before rear brakes because of this.
The rear brakes can occasionally have drum-brake systems. For instance, the base Toyota Corolla (Base MSRP $18,500) has rear drum brakes as standard equipment, whereas the base Toyota Camry LE (Base MSRP $23,070) has rear disc brakes.
Do drum brakes cost more than disc brakes?
What details should car owners bear in mind when comparing the differences between disc and drum brakes? There are advantages and disadvantages to each braking system. To help you better comprehend the differences between disc brakes and drum brakes, let’s take a closer look at both braking systems.
Drum Brakes
A drum brake comprises of a little round drum with two brake shoes and pistons inside. Next to the car’s wheel, the drum revolves. Pressurized brake fluid is sent to the drum brake when the driver depresses the brake pedal, forcing the pistons to push into the brake shoes. The result of this motion is friction that slows the wheel’s rotation when the brake shoes press against the sides of the drum.
- less costly. Drum brakes are less expensive than disc brakes, and the price of a new car reflects this cost differential. A automobile with disc brakes on all four wheels will cost more than one with disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the back, all other things being equal. Drum brakes are also more reasonably priced to maintain due to their lower cost.
- less efficient in removing heat. Braking causes friction, which can generate a lot of heat. Drum brakes are less adept at handling this heat than disc brakes are, and they frequently become hotter with continued usage. They are more vulnerable to brake fade as a result.
- less efficient when it’s raining. Water has a propensity to collect inside drum brakes under damp circumstances. This has an adverse effect on braking effectiveness.
Disc Brakes
A braking caliper, two brake pads, and a flat metal rotor that revolves with the wheel make up a disc brake. The brake caliper presses the brake pads against the rotor when the driver applies the brakes. Friction is created as a result, which slows the rotation of the wheel.
- reduced brake fade Drum brakes are less effective at controlling heat than disc brakes. As a result, they incur less brake fade and perform more consistently.
- improved performance while it’s raining. When using disc brakes, water is repelled by the rotor and removed by the brake pads in the same way that a rag removes water from a window. Due to this, disc brakes operate better in wet circumstances than drum brakes.
- less prone to locking up. Compared to drum brakes, the operation of disc brakes is simpler and more linear. As a result, they are less likely to lock up while braking hard.
- greater cost. Drum brakes cost less than disc brakes. Both the price of new cars and the price of repairs are impacted by this.
A Matter of Cost
It seems reasonable that all new passenger vehicles come equipped with front disc brakes since the front wheels of the majority of new cars handle the majority of the braking. Some additionally have rear disc brakes, while less expensive vehicles typically have rear drum brakes instead.
If all four wheels of your car are equipped with drum brakes, you can enhance the car. There are kits that enable automobile owners to switch out drum brakes for ones with rotors and pads.
Overall, when comparing disc brakes to drum brakes, disc brakes perform better in both dry and rainy conditions. However, drum brakes have economic advantages, which keeps them in widespread usage.
If you need routine maintenance and repairs, turn to one of our 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations or browse all the brake system parts we have available on NAPA Online. Consult a trained specialist at your nearby NAPA AUTO PARTS store for further details on disc vs. drum brakes.
How challenging is it to replace your own brakes?
You can perform some auto repair and maintenance tasks on your own, but not all of them. Should you attempt to replace your own brake pads? A DIY brake job has the following benefits and drawbacks:
DIYYou’ll Always Know When Your Brakes Need Changing
You’re probably already accustomed to the agonizing brake squeal, which is produced when metal rubs against metal. Your brake pads are worn and need to be replaced if you hear what sounds like nails on a chalkboard. This may be the most obvious indication that your brake pads need to be replaced, but it’s not the only one.
The stopping distance of your vehicle, or the distance required to bring your car to a complete stop, is another important consideration. The lengthening of the stopping distance for your car may be a sign that the brake pads need to be replaced because they are worn out.
Another clue that it’s time to change the brake pads is feeling vibrations through the brake pedal. When it’s time for a brake job, the brake pedal may even sit lower to the floor than usual, albeit this may be more difficult to notice.
Looking at them is a better approach to determine whether your brake pads will last a long time. When the friction material in your brake pads is less than 4mm thick, the majority of experts advise replacing them. To keep your car safe, your brakes should be replaced right away if the measurement is less than 3mm.
Additionally, looking at your brake pads will show you if they’re wearing unevenly, which could mean that your braking calipers need to be replaced or may be stuck.
Don’t DIYIt Can Be Tricky
Many individuals believe that reading about it online or watching a YouTube video would teach them how to replace brake pads. Although replacing brake pads is straightforward in theory, it may easily become a challenging undertaking. Your brake job could go wrong in a variety of ways, necessitating the use of extra tools or parts that you don’t currently have.
Complexity is rising in modern automobiles. For instance, if your car has an electronic parking brake, it’s frequently necessary to use an OEM-level scan tool when servicing the back brakes. And a novice or do-it-yourself mechanic wouldn’t generally have that in their toolbox. Additionally, before you can change the brake pads on a car with automatic emergency braking, you usually need to do some additional preparations.
Every automobile is unique. Therefore, before attempting to change your brake pads, make sure you refer to the manufacturer service information for your automobile. If not, you run the risk of damaging both your car and yourself.
DIYYou Can Check for Other Problems
The good news is that when you’re changing your worn brake pads, you have a great chance to examine other brake, suspension, and steering components if you know what you’re looking for. For instance, you can learn more about the operation of the brake system and check the brake calipers, brake fluid, and wheel bearings.
Don’t DIYIf You Make A Mistake, You’re Risking Your Own Safety
We’re not trying to scare you, but if you mess up changing your brakes, you can endanger your own safety. Consider this: Your brakes are essential to stopping your wheels from moving. Making a mistake when installing brakes can have major repercussions for both the safety of your vehicle and yourself.
You can be looking in the wrong place and end up doing something incredibly risky. For instance, the fasteners that hold the brake caliper and the mounting bracket for the brake caliper (if your car is equipped) must always be torqued to the proper measurement.
Don’t forget to pump your brakes many times before starting the automobile after the procedure is finished and the wheels have been replaced. Pump the brakes first with the engine off, then again with it running. The brake pedal should be pressed firmly. When you go to drive your automobile, you’ll have little to no braking capabilities if you don’t complete this stage. And that might lead to a truly miserable day.
DIYNot A Difficult Job (On Some Cars)
Replacement of the front brake pads is typically regarded as an easy, entry-level repair. However, keep in mind that you will require some instruments to complete the task. Additionally, you’ll need a space where you can work without distractions in safety. It may be worthwhile to spend money to get your worn brake pads replaced if you lack these fundamentals.
Don’t DIYCan Be Time Consuming
A set of brake pads typically has to be changed within 30 to 60 minutes. Expect to pay a professional around an hour’s worth of labor if you hire them to finish the task. It’s important to note that, as a novice, replacing your brake pads could take you up to 3 or 4 hours (perhaps even longer). Of course, everyone has to start somewhere.
DIYWider Range of Brake Pads to Choose From
The majority of individuals work very hard to increase their car’s speed but neglect to consider stopping power. Different brake pads offer various features. Additionally, if you’re changing your own brake pads, you can select the friction material that best suits your driving preferences from a variety of options.
For instance, you might prefer the extra stopping power of a semi-metallic brake pad if your car is a high-performance model. On the other hand, a ceramic brake pad will reduce wear and brake dust if you mostly drive your car in congested traffic to and from work. Finally, if you almost ever drive your car, you can probably get by with a cheap, natural brake pad and save some money.
What occurs if brake pads are changed without rotating the rotors?
For the optimum braking performance, fresh brake pads should be burnished (bedded) into the rotors.
Simply said, breaking in your new brake pads involves burnishing, also known as bedding-in, the brake pad.
Burnishing transmits an even coating of friction material from the brake pad to the brake rotor, improving braking efficiency over a wider temperature range and reducing noise and vibration.
To transmit the friction material to the brake rotor, a series of stops must be made, with cooling down intervals in between.
Get your mechanic to handle it because if it’s done incorrectly, you could experience brake pulsation, which would subject the rotor to heat shock and cause warping or fracture.
Should brakes be bled before replacing pads?
Your braking system is the most important one in terms of essential parts. You must be able to stop at any time, no matter how quickly you’re moving. Hydraulic braking systems for vehicles operate by pushing pressurized fluid. There will be less pressure, spongy-feeling brakes, and lengthier stops if there is an air bubble in the system. But that’s only the start. The car might not stop at all if left unattended.
There is a technique to avoid this in addition to fixing it. Let’s examine when and how brakes should be bled.
When to Bleed Your Brakes
First off, you aren’t truly bleeding brakes; rather, you are removing air bubbles that may have developed prior to pouring fresh brake fluid by bleeding fluid and air out of the braking system.
When should you bleed your brakes?
- when the brakes begin to feel soft.
- when pauses take longer and you start to lose confidence.
- if you discover a leak Air may also be let in through leaks in addition to fluid. Bleeding your brakes after fixing the leak is the only way to ensure that your system isn’t affected by an air bubble.
- if you’re changing out worn-out brake pads, as this could lead to air getting into the master cylinder. More brake fluid is needed while braking with worn brake pads, which empties the reservoir and leaves room for air.
- if you replace your brake pads or rotors. For the purpose of safety, every brake job needs to include a brake bleed.
- As part of good preventive maintenance, once a year.
How to Bleed Your Brakes
You’ll need a screwdriver for Torx screws (detectable by the six-pointed groove on their heads), as much fresh brake fluid your car needs, and a container to catch the used fluid for all four methods of bleeding brakes.
Here are the four techniques for bleeding brakes:
- Put a container underneath the bleeder screw, turn the screw to let the old fluid fall into the container by gravity. Afterward, there will be cleanup. The liquid won’t fall in a straight line; instead, it will drip down components in the space between the container and the bleeder screw.
- By hand: Place a container beneath the bleeder screw and open it as someone gently presses and releases the brake pedal, forcing the fluid and air out of the system. Smoothly use the brakes to prevent the formation of further air bubbles that could linger and contaminate the fresh fluid. Make sure the fluid isn’t frothy, as that indicates that new air bubbles are beginning to form.
- Once more, place a container under the bleeder screw and open it to provide pressure. The fluid and air should then be forced through the system and into the container using a tank of pressurized braking fluid at the master cylinder.
- Vacuum: For this technique, when you open the bleeder screw, fasten a vacuum bleeder to it. It extracts the liquid and air into a connected container.
Regardless of the route you take, bleeding your brakes when there is a problem or as part of routine maintenance ensures that your braking system operates as effectively as possible and keeps you and your passengers safe.
NAPA Online has a comprehensive selection of brake fluid; or, visit one of our 17,000 NAPA AutoCare facilities for regular maintenance and repairs. Visit your neighborhood NAPA AUTO PARTS store to speak with a trained specialist for more details on bleeding your brakes.