Redline26

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Hey CL,

I just changed my front brake pads with the help of a friend. Actually wasn't too bad after you've seen it done. The question I have pertains to the rear brake pads.

I have a 99 gs300 and the rear brake pads are shorter than the front. Also, the caliper looks like it has different screws that hold it together, whereas the front are just regular bolts. The rears look almost star shaped. Is there a special tool to get to the rear brake pad?

I have done my research using the search box, but would like a more definite answer. Please leave any helpful feedback.

Thanks,

Paul

LALEX1

iTrader: (22)

I've done the rear brakes on these cars numerous times. The rears are just like the fronts. Remove two bolts (after removing the tire and jacking up the car of course) holding the caliper to the rotor. I forgot the size, 14mm i think Then remove the pads just like you did the fronts. These pads are tiny by the way. Then reverse the order and you are done.

porn-adkt

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Screws really? post pics ASAP of these Screws..Are they wood screws..??

Redline26

iTrader: (8)

Okay, I will take a look Thanks Lalex1... and my bad Chuck Norris I didnt mean screws, meant bolts.

lyonkster

Actually an externally threaded fastener that is tightened by torquing of the head, as opposed to one that slips through a hole and is tightened by torquing a nut, is considered a "screw" by most standards.

porn-adkt

iTrader: (37)

Just in California..

nice Internets Skillz...anyone one can be a mechanic now a days...Im off to change my screws on my turbo, i think one maybe loose

lyonkster

I know ... It does seem strange to refer to a "head screw" instead of a "head bolt".. but that is in fact the correct term for a fastener threaded into a blind hole, without a nut.