The brake calipers on your Camry, like any other car, apply the brake pads to the rotor to stop the car. This makes them among the most important parts. If your Camry's calipers need replacing, it must be done with extreme care.
Instructions
- 1
Remove the appropriate wheel from the car. Loosen the lug nuts halfway before raising the car on the jack stand, the complete the removal after raising it.
2Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. Make sure dirt can't get into the hose and throw away the two washers attached with the fitting bolt.
3Loosen and remove the bolts attaching the caliper to its torque plate. You may need to hold the sliding pin flats with a wrench while loosening. You can now lift the caliper upward and remove it.
4Install the replacement caliper onto the rotor. Install the bolts loosely, and then tighten them to 25 foot pounds while holding sliding pin flats with the wrench.
5Attach the brake hose to the caliper. Use two new washers with the banjo bolt.
6Fill the brake system with fresh fluid. Open the bleeder valve and have another person push the brake pedal to bled air from the system. Connect the valve to a fluid-filled container with a tube to aid this procedure.
7Lower the vehicle off the jack, check the fluid level and test the brakes. Don't test them on the road until they feel firm.
