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Autopapyrus · Toyota Camry XV70 2.5 A25A-FKS (2018)
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Toyota Camry XV70 2.5 A25A-FKS (2018): Rear Brake Pad Replacement

On the XV70, the rear pads are installed in either a drum brake assembly (for the parking brake) or a disc brake caliper (depending on trim level). A 2018 Camry with the 2.5 A25A-FKS engine is usually equipped with disc brakes front and rear. The procedure requires lifting the vehicle, removing the wheel and working on the caliper.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1.5-2 hours Steps: 13 Tools: Jack, jack stands, lug wrench, 12 mm and 14 mm wrenches, flathead screwdriver, pliers, silicone grease (or WD-40), rag, fire extinguisher (for disposal)

Part

  • 🔩 Toyota 04465-02180 (rear brake pads, OEM for XV70). Aftermarket alternatives: Brembo, Akebono. You will also need caliper guide pin grease and a brake fluid check valve (optional)
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Step by step

13 steps
  1. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts with a lug wrench (with the car still on the ground).
  2. Raise the rear of the car with a jack and support both sides with jack stands. Remove both rear wheels completely.
  3. Inspect the brake caliper (on the left and right of the rotor), a black or gray body with a piston. On the XV70, the caliper is secured by two bolts (usually 12 mm).
  4. Loosen and remove the upper and lower caliper bolts, then carefully move the caliper aside (do not pull on the brake hose). If the caliper is stuck, let it hang briefly by the hose, but do NOT bend the hose.
  5. Remove the brake rotor (it may be seized by rust). If the rotor will not come off, tap the rim with a rubber mallet or use a puller.
  6. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap (under the hood) to prevent overflow.
  7. Fit the pads back into the caliper: — the caliper piston must be pushed back in (you can use an old pad or a screwdriver, but be careful); — install the new pads in the guides (they must slide freely); — lubricate the guides and the caliper contact surfaces with silicone grease (do NOT use lithium grease or oil).
  8. Reinstall the caliper, and tighten the bolts to a torque of 25-30 N·m (18-22 lb-ft) (confirm the exact value in the service manual for your VIN; for the XV70 it is usually 25-28 N·m (18-21 lb-ft)).
  9. Install the rotor, then the wheel. Tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern during installation.
  10. Lower the car to the ground and fully tighten the lug nuts with a lug wrench (torque 103-110 N·m (76-81 lb-ft) for the XV70).
  11. Press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm. This returns the piston to its working position.
  12. Check the brake fluid level and top up if necessary (type: DOT 3 or DOT 4; OEM Toyota fluid is usually amber).
  13. Take a test drive of 5-10 km at low speed and avoid hard braking. Make sure the brakes work reliably.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • — If the brake pedal stays soft or sinks to the floor after replacement, there may be air in the system. The brakes will need to be bled (air removed). Leave this to a repair shop if you have no experience. — Use only OEM or proven DOT 3/DOT 4 fluid. The wrong fluid will damage the rubber seals. — Do not drive the car until you have confirmed that the brakes work correctly.
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