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2008 Toyota Camry front brake pad replacement

savApr 27, 2026

Tools

19mm socket (lug nuts)
14mm socket (caliper bolts)
C-clamp or piston compressor
Brake cleaner
New pads + hardware kit

Step 1: Loosen lug nuts, jack the front

Jack stands. Always jack stands.

Step 2: Remove caliper

14mm bolts on the back. Hang the caliper off the strut with a coat hanger — don't let it dangle.

Step 3: Compress piston

C-clamp slowly. Open the master cylinder cap so fluid can vent — but watch for overflow.

Step 4: Swap pads

New hardware shims included in the kit. Apply anti-squeal grease to the back of each pad.

Step 5: Reassemble + bed in

Pump the brakes a few times before driving. Bed-in: 5–6 firm stops from 30 mph.

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