Rx330 Brake Pads replacement
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You don't want the reservoir to overflow in the engine bay. Brake fluid will eat the paint. If you dont have a baster, use a clean bottle cap to scoop out fluid.
I have found the flavor injector (looks like a hypodermic needle for horses) ...left over from fried turkey (from thanksgiving) a very useful tool.
Salim
I have found the flavor injector (looks like a hypodermic needle for horses) ...left over from fried turkey (from thanksgiving) a very useful tool.
Salim
Don't forget that brake fluid has a short term life and most auto manufacturers recommend replacing it every two years. It absorbs microscopic levels of water and starts to turn brown. Notice how new fluid is light tan whereas old brake fluid turns brown and eventually black. That is the reason for changing it out.
Gary
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I added brake fluid not long ago. So when I changed the pads, I had to suck out some.
I will do the rears shortly.
I will do the rears shortly.
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Rear Brakes. 2 14 MM bolts have to be taken out. Make sure you install the pin with the rubber seal in the right place (which is the lower).
Last edited by mandyfig; 05-08-14 at 06:17 PM.
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Torn apart prior to pad replacement.
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Just make sure the rubber boots are sealed good with the pins.
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QED. Total 3 Hours.
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Did you really have to remove both pins on the rear calipers? My RX300 rear also was pivot up once the bottom pin was removed. Also, is the RX330 rear caliper also a push piston, or rotating piston that you have to rotate to get back into the caliper? Great job, and nice pics.
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The rear's 2 pins must be taken out. The design is different from the front. The pins actually are bolted to the caliper. Unlike the front where the pins are bolted to a floating nut. When you take it apart, you'll see.
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Sewell....maybe like $56 and $50...so about $110 for the front and rear set...
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Yup! Same ones. OEM brake pads are sold by our listed CL vendors....decent price versus local dealers.
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They should be the same. But yes, they do sell a different type for Lexus versus Highlander, but you can use one of them. Just like brake pads...To be sure, ask the dealer.