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How to replace the front brake pads of the Toyota Hilux

Model: Toyota HiLux MK 7, An10, An20, An30 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Part: Brake pads

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Below we will discover how to disassemble and replace the front brake pads of the Toyota Hilux. First, lift the vehicle and start by removing the front wheel; then proceed to unscrew the fastening screws of the brake caliper, in order to remove it from the disc, as shown in the video.

At this point, remove the old brake pads, applying pressure on the caliper piston to retract it; clean the caliper from any residual dirt, installing the new original brake pads; finally, reassemble the caliper on the disc, replacing the other brake pads in the same way.


Posted on 4 October 2025 by ScegliAuto


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