Hello all,

Im planning on doing a brake job, replacing front rotors and pads. Im starting from scratch in regards to tools.

Im looking to get a jack and some jack stands and see that there are several weight versions. With the GX being quite heavy, do you think the standing 2 ton kits will suffice? Such as the one below?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...it/A-p8319881e

Or do you think I need to go with a 3 Ton set?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...it/A-p8280158e

Thank you all.

 

Also, input on other tools required will be helpful. I have a socket set already but what else do you think I would need?

Thanks.

 

I'd say get the 3-ton jack. I'm about to replace my broken 2-ton with a 3-ton low profile one too. For the jack stands, if you are going to work on other cars beside the GX, get the 2-ton. I have the 3 ton stands and they are too high to use on my mini van or camry. I may have to get an even smaller one for the camry.

if you don't have an impact tool already (electric or air) to help remove the lug nuts, get one of those 4 sizes cross bar one instead of using the OEM tools. Maybe also a torque bar?

Some brake cleaners would be useful too.

 

Since you said you were going from scratch, I'll see if I can make a list of the standard tools I need during a typical job:

• Mechanics rubber gloves (7mil works well)
• Socket set (you'll have several sizes here)
• Breaker bar (I usually use one and/or a pipe crimped to fit the end of the bar in snugly. Don't use a socket with an extension if you can help it - stresses the socket mechanism)
• Coat hanger (to hang the caliper up and out of the way)
• Light to see what you're doing back there (get one you can hang on something)
• Hand sledge hammer (might need to bang off the old rotor - sometimes they rust on pretty well and are TOUGH to get off of there)
• Anti-seize to put on the hub when you put the new rotor on
• Needle nose (sometimes the brake pad clips need a little convincing)
• Wire brush (rotary wire wheel if you can - to clean up any parts that may look corroded)
• Torque wrench to put the nuts back on - going from memory, but I think it's 83ft/lbs? Don't overdo it, just a click and it's good.
• Rags to clean up
• Gojo to clean up anything you may get messy with and 100% needed if you don't wear gloves.

That's typically what I use when I do rotors and brakes. I've done 4runner rotors/brakes a few times, it's not too bad.

 

Thanks, will do 2 ton jack still lift up the GX? I would be working on other cars potentially so thanks for the insight on the stands.

 

Thanks for the detailed list. Highly appreciated!!!

 

Torque spec I use for GX460 wheels is 83 ft-lb and for caliper slider bolts 65 ft-lb. I have not done rotors.

If you don't have a torque wrench I'd recommend the tekton unit for under $40.
I use the factory bottle jack. Slow to deploy but it works. I think my jack stands are 2-ton.

 

Yes 2-ton jack stands are fine. You only lift one corner or 2 max. 2 tons = 2000 lbs so plenty strong.

 

Harbor freight 3 ton taller jack stands r on sale now...

 

I'd go for the 3 ton, she's heavy. FWIW I have 3 ton and 6 ton stands, a little overkill in the right place isn't a bad idea. Harbor Freight has them on sale all the time.

going with what @Clay already stated:

• Mechanics rubber gloves (7mil works well)
• Socket set (you'll have several sizes here)
• Breaker bar (I usually use one and/or a pipe crimped to fit the end of the bar in snugly. Don't use a socket with an extension if you can help it - stresses the socket mechanism)
• Coat hanger (to hang the caliper up and out of the way)
• Light to see what you're doing back there (get one you can hang on something)
• Hand sledge hammer (might need to bang off the old rotor - sometimes they rust on pretty well and are TOUGH to get off of there)
• Anti-seize to put on the hub when you put the new rotor on
• Needle nose (sometimes the brake pad clips need a little convincing)
• Wire brush (rotary wire wheel if you can - to clean up any parts that may look corroded)
• Torque wrench to put the nuts back on - going from memory, but I think it's 83ft/lbs? Don't overdo it, just a click and it's good.
• Rags to clean up
• Gojo to clean up anything you may get messy with and 100% needed if you don't wear gloves.

• PB Blaster for the caliper bolts. My 5th gen bolts were pretty seized and I live in a pretty mild climate.
• M8-1.25 bolts in case rotor is stuck on hub (there are bolt holes on rotor to help pry it off)
• Brake lubricant -
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• Extra retainer pins
• Shim kit if using OEM replacement

Torque everything properly

Bolt size and torque should be identical to my 5th gen, but I haven't gotten into the GX yet.
Front:
Brake caliper mounting bolts - 137 lb-ft (19mm)

Rear:
Brake caliper mounting bolts: 74 lb-ft (17mm)
Brake caliper slide pins: 65 lb-ft (17mm)