How to Remove a Toyota Truck Caliper

Brake calipers

The brake calipers on a Toyota truck do the heavy lifting for the braking system. When you push on the pedal, the master cylinder pushes fluid to the calipers, causing the pistons to clamp down, which in turn applies the pads to the rotor, slowing down the truck as a result. Calipers can wear out over time, which necessitates a replacement. In this case, the project vehicle is a 2006 Toyota Tacoma, but the process is similar for other Toyota trucks, as well.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Jack
• Jack stands
• Tire iron
• Line wrench set
• Brake hose clamp
• 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set

1. • 1

     Use the jack to lift up the front of the vehicle, then set it on the jack stands. Be sure that the vehicle is completely and solidly on the stands prior to working on it. Take off the front wheels using the tire iron and set them out of the work area.

   • 2

     Clamp the brake line clamp tool onto the rubber brake line, towards where it connects to the caliper, then use a line wrench to remove the brake line from the caliper.

   • 3

     Unbolt the brake caliper from the mounting bracket on the front suspension using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Lift the caliper off of the bracket and set it to the side.