Squeaky brakes

igosaur · 01-04-2007, 05:58 PM

Exactly how tricky or easy is it to change the front brake pads on my Supra?

i.e. Do I need any special tools or is there anything special that I need to know or is it just a case of taking the old ones out and putting the new ones on?

Any help would be gratefully received

damdog05 · 01-04-2007, 08:06 PM

your gonna want a tool that will open the calipers so you can fit the new pads in but other than that its very simple. i think 2 bolts on each bracket and thats it.

IHateHacks · 01-05-2007, 03:10 AM

Its actually one bolt and the caliper swings up. Make sure you compress the caliper piston with a c-clamp before you unbolt anything.

Also take note of the 2 anti-squeal springs that go inside the top of both the inner and outer pads and the 4 anti-squeal shims-2 for each pad. I bet you are missing at least 1 of either the shims or springs. My car was. And guess what, they're dealer only items.

igosaur · 01-05-2007, 01:40 PM

Thanks for that

I bought some brake pads today so I'll be taking the wheels off tomorrow and have a good old poke about, very carefully of course!

01-04-2007, 05:58 PM	#1
igosaur 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gosport Posts: 59	Squeaky brakes Exactly how tricky or easy is it to change the front brake pads on my Supra? i.e. Do I need any special tools or is there anything special that I need to know or is it just a case of taking the old ones out and putting the new ones on? Any help would be gratefully received

01-04-2007, 08:06 PM	#2
damdog05 12psi boost Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	your gonna want a tool that will open the calipers so you can fit the new pads in but other than that its very simple. i think 2 bolts on each bracket and thats it. __________________ My cars: 85 Trans Am- Ehhh- Gone 83 Rx7- Much Better- Gone 86.5 Supra- Love- Not Gone

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01-05-2007, 03:10 AM	#3
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Its actually one bolt and the caliper swings up. Make sure you compress the caliper piston with a c-clamp before you unbolt anything. Also take note of the 2 anti-squeal springs that go inside the top of both the inner and outer pads and the 4 anti-squeal shims-2 for each pad. I bet you are missing at least 1 of either the shims or springs. My car was. And guess what, they're dealer only items.

01-05-2007, 01:40 PM	#4
igosaur 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gosport Posts: 59	Thanks for that I bought some brake pads today so I'll be taking the wheels off tomorrow and have a good old poke about, very carefully of course!