Rear disk brakes

2004 TOYOTA RAV4
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PVANCE
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Brakes problem 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic

How do i change the rear brake pads can you please show me?
Dec 24, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Here is a video and a guide along with some diagrams (below) of what it will be like on your car.

https://youtu.be/Gzgh_LVAIDE

You will need to jack the car up safely.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

This will give you an idea of what to do

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

You car is below:

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 20, 2017 at 2:54 PM
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LUCKYSPOTZ
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Brakes problem
2004 Toyota Rav4 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

The mechanic who did my annual safety inspection told me my car passed but will need new front brake pads soon. I have 42,000 miles and this would be the first time replacing them. He quoted me $180. I called a local Toyota dealer who told me (over the phone without seeing the car) that they recommend changing the rotors AND the pads for $480. I asked how much to replace the pads only and they said $90 total but they don't recommend it. Isn't the point of changing the pads (before they go bad) to save the rotors? Also, what do you think of the price quotes?
Oct 21, 2017 at 11:25 AM (Merged)
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The quote for 180 sounds right. Rotors need to be machined first before they can be deteremined to be bad or not.There isnt a single chance of getting brakes done at the dealer for $90. Id probably go with the first guy. even if you need rotors from him you will get out for less
Oct 21, 2017 at 11:25 AM (Merged)
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You must be aware of the min rotor thickness, rear rotors min thickness is 8mm or below must be scrapped
Oct 22, 2017 at 4:52 AM
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