Hi,
Replacing front brake pads and rotors really isn't too hard. You can expect to get around 25,000 miles from a set of pads, but that is based on driving habits and terrain. Changing them yourself can save you a lot. If you get lifetime parts from a parts store and do it yourself, you shouldn't have to pay for brake pad replacement again.
First, here is a link that shows in general how the process is done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd
Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pics correlate with the directions.
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2017 Toyota Camry L4-2.5L (2AR-FE)
Front Brake - Removal
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Front Brake - Removal
FRONT BRAKE - REMOVAL
BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL; 2017 MY Camry [06/2016 -
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
Pic 1
REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin, and remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.
Pic 2
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT
Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs from the front disc brake pads.
Pic 3
Remove the 2 front disc brake pads with front anti-squeal shim kit from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
Pic 4
REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT
Remove the front disc brake anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.
Pic 5
Remove the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate from each front disc brake pad.
Pic 6
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE FITTING KIT
Remove the 2 front No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 front No. 2 disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
Pic 7
Text in Illustration
*1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
*2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
NOTICE:
Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
Pic 8
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Remove the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
Pic 9
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
Pic 10
NOTICE:
Do not damage the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.
Pic 11
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
Secure the front disc brake cylinder mounting in a vise.
Pic 12
Using a screwdriver and a plastic hammer, remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub.
Pic 13
Remove the front disc.
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2017 Toyota Camry L4-2.5L (2AR-FE)
Front Brake - Installation
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Front Brake - Installation
FRONT BRAKE - INSTALLATION
BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSTALLATION; 2017 MY Camry [06/2016 - ]
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT DISC
Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub, and install the front disc.
pic 14
NOTICE:
When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
Secure the front disc brake cylinder mounting in a vise.
Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.
Pic 15
Pic 16
Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
HINT:
Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.
Using a socket wrench (19 mm) and a hammer, install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
pic 17
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
Install the front disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
pic 18
Torque : 107 Nm (1090 kgf-cm, 79 ft-lbf)
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
pic 19
pic 20
Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
Pic 21
pic 22
Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
Install the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
Pic 23
Push the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
pic 24
Pic 25
Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
Install the front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
pic 26
Push the front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE FITTING KIT
Install the 2 front No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 front No. 2 disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
pic 27
*1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
*2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
NOTICE:
Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.
INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT
Install the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate to each front disc brake pad.
pic 28
NOTICE:
Install each front disc brake pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.
Apply disc brake grease to the inside of each front disc brake anti-squeal shim as shown in the illustration.
pic 29
Pic 30
Disc Brake Grease
Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shim to each front disc brake pad.
Pic 31
NOTICE:
Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.
Disc brake grease can seep out slightly from the area where the front disc brake anti-squeal shim is installed.
Make sure that disc brake grease is not applied onto the lining surface.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT
Install the 2 front disc brake pads with front anti-squeal shim kit to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the front disc.
Install the 2 anti-squeal springs to the front disc brake pads.
Pic 32
NOTICE:
When replacing the front disc brake pads with new ones, make sure to replace the anti-squeal springs at the same time.
Be sure to install the anti-squeal springs into the front disc brake pad installation holes as far as they will go.
INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin, and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
pic 33
Torque : 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft-lbf)
CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.
pic 34
Torque : 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Install the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder.
BLEED BRAKE LINE
[ BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING ]
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque : 103 Nm (1049 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
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