🔧 Front Brake Pads - Replacement

Your Camry uses a front disc brake setup with a floating caliper, so the job is mainly removing the caliper, swapping the pads, and reassembling everything to the correct torque. Because this is a hybrid, you should keep the car in a safe OFF state and avoid pressing the brake pedal with the caliper removed.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 1.5-2.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a flat surface and chock the rear wheels before lifting the front end.
• Use jack stands. Never rely on the floor jack alone.
• Do not press the brake pedal with the caliper off the rotor.
• Front brakes can be hot after driving. Let them cool first.
• Your model has an electronic parking brake system in the vehicle family, but front pad service does not require EPB retraction.
• Keep the hybrid in IG-OFF and keep the key/fob away from the car while working.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• 21mm socket
• 14mm socket
• 17mm socket
• Ratchet
• Torque wrench
• Breaker bar
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Brake caliper compression tool (specialty)
• Bungee cord or mechanic's wire
• Wire brush
• Brake cleaner
• Shop towels
• Silicone brake grease
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Brake pad hardware kit - Qty: 1
• Brake pad grease - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Put the transmission in Park.
• Loosen the front wheel lug nuts slightly before lifting the car.
• Lift the front end and support it securely on jack stands.
• Remove the front wheels.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Remove the wheel

• Use a 21mm socket and ratchet to remove the lug nuts.
• Take off the wheel and set it aside.

Step 2: Inspect the brake assembly

• Check the rotor surface for deep grooves, cracks, or heavy rust.
• Look at the caliper, brake hose, and pad wear pattern.
• Uneven wear usually points to a sticking caliper.

Step 3: Remove the caliper

• Use a 14mm socket to remove the caliper slide pin bolts.
• Lift the caliper off the bracket.
• Support the caliper with a bungee cord or mechanic's wire; do not let it hang by the brake hose.

Step 4: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Slide the old pads out of the bracket.
• Remove the pad clips and any anti-rattle hardware.
• Clean the bracket contact points with a wire brush and brake cleaner.
• Clean bracket rails help the new pads slide smoothly.

Step 5: Compress the caliper piston

• Use a brake caliper compression tool (specialty) to push the piston fully back into the caliper.
• Do this slowly and evenly.
• Watch the brake fluid reservoir under the hood so it does not overflow.

Step 6: Install the new hardware and pads

• Install the new pad clips from the brake pad hardware kit.
• Apply a thin layer of silicone brake grease to the pad ears and contact points.
• Install the new pads into the bracket.
• Make sure the inner and outer pads are in the correct positions.

Step 7: Reinstall the caliper

• Place the caliper back over the new pads.
• Use the 14mm socket to reinstall the slide pin bolts.
• Torque to 32 Nm (24 ft-lbs).

Step 8: Reinstall the wheel

• Put the wheel back on and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Lower the vehicle.
• Use a 21mm socket and torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
• Torque to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs).

Step 9: Repeat on the other side

• Replace the pads on the opposite front wheel the same way.
• Always replace pads in pairs.

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✅ After Repair

• Press the brake pedal slowly several times until it feels firm.
• Check the brake fluid level and top off only if needed.
• Test drive at low speed first.
• Listen for rubbing, clicking, or squealing.
• Bed in the new pads with a few gentle stops before normal driving.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: ₹8,000-₹18,000 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: ₹3,500-₹8,500 (parts only)

You Save: ₹4,500-₹9,500 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run ₹2,000-₹5,000/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1-2 hours.

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