🔧 Rear Brake Pads - Replacement

The rear brake pads on your Sequoia are replaced by removing the rear caliper, swapping the pads and hardware, then compressing the caliper piston before reassembly. Since the rear brakes also work with the parking brake inside the rotor hat, make sure the parking brake is fully released before you start.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a flat surface and chock the front wheels before lifting the rear.
• Support the vehicle with jack stands; never rely on a jack alone.
• Do not press the brake pedal with a caliper removed.
• Use brake cleaner only in a well-ventilated area.
• Release the parking brake fully before removing the rear rotors or calipers.
• Wear gloves and safety glasses. Brake dust can irritate skin and eyes.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated for vehicle weight)
• Wheel chocks
• 21mm lug socket
• Breaker bar
• 14mm socket
• 17mm wrench
• Ratchet
• Torque wrench
• C-clamp or brake caliper compression tool (specialty)
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Bungee cord or caliper hanger
• Wire brush
• Brake cleaner
• Shop rags
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Rear brake pad hardware kit - Qty: 1
• Brake caliper slide pin grease - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, set the parking brake, then loosen the rear lug nuts before lifting.
• After the vehicle is raised, release the parking brake before removing the wheel if you need rotor access.
• If your rear pads are worn down to metal, inspect the rotors for grooves or heavy heat spots before reassembly.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Loosen the rear wheel

• Use a 21mm lug socket and breaker bar to loosen the rear lug nuts 1/2 turn while the tire is still on the ground.

Step 2: Lift and secure the vehicle

• Use the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) to lift the rear of the vehicle at a proper lift point.
• Place jack stands (rated for vehicle weight) under the frame and lower the vehicle onto them.
• Remove the lug nuts and wheel with the 21mm lug socket.

Step 3: Remove the caliper

• Use a 14mm socket and ratchet to remove the caliper slide pin bolts.
• Lift the caliper off the bracket and hang it with a bungee cord or caliper hanger.
• Do not let it hang by the brake hose.

Step 4: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Pull the old pads out of the caliper bracket by hand.
• Remove the pad clips and springs from the bracket with a flat blade screwdriver.
• Use wire brush and brake cleaner to clean the bracket where the pad ears sit.

Step 5: Service the slide pins

• Remove the slide pins one at a time using your hands or a 17mm wrench if needed on the bracket side hardware.
• Wipe the pins clean, inspect the rubber boots, and apply fresh brake caliper slide pin grease.
• Reinstall the slide pins and make sure they move smoothly.

Step 6: Compress the caliper piston

• Use a C-clamp or brake caliper compression tool (specialty) to push the piston fully back into the caliper.
• Put one of the old pads against the piston face so the tool presses evenly.
• Compress it slowly.

Step 7: Install the new pads and hardware

• Install the new pad clips from the rear brake pad hardware kit into the bracket.
• Apply a thin layer of brake caliper slide pin grease to the pad contact points if the pad maker allows it.
• Install the new rear brake pad set into the bracket.

Step 8: Reinstall the caliper

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

Step 9: Reinstall the wheel

• Put the wheel back on and hand-start the lug nuts.
• Lower the vehicle and use the 21mm lug socket with a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
• Torque to 131 Nm (97 ft-lbs).

Step 10: Repeat on the other side

• Replace the pads on the opposite rear wheel using the same steps.
• Brake pads should always be replaced in pairs.

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✅ After Repair

• Press the brake pedal slowly several times until it feels firm before moving the vehicle.
• Check brake fluid level and top off only if needed.
• Test drive at low speed and verify the brakes apply smoothly with no pulling or grinding.
• For the first 200 miles, avoid hard stops unless necessary to help the pads bed in.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $280-$500 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $80-$180 (parts only)

You Save: $200-$320 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.5-2.5 hours.

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