How to Replace Front Brakes 08-16 Toyota Camry

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 60 min · Toyota Camry

Replace front brake pads and rotors while preserving caliper support, cleaning the hub, and restoring firm pedal feel before a road test.

Steps

1. Remove the wheel and inspect

   Loosen the lug nuts on the ground, raise and support the vehicle, then remove the wheel. Inspect pad thickness and rotor faces for scoring, cracks, or damage.

2. Remove the caliper and rotor

   Compress the pads slightly to make room, remove the caliper bolts, and hang the caliper from the suspension. Remove the bracket and slide the rotor off the hub.

3. Install the rotor and pads

   Clean rust from the hub face and clean the new rotor with brake cleaner. Refit the bracket to specification, compress the piston slowly, and install the new pads and caliper.

4. Reassemble and bed in safely

   Reinstall the wheel and tighten the lug nuts to the vehicle specification. Pump the pedal until firm before moving, then perform a cautious low-speed brake check in a safe area.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.