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Autopapyrus · Toyota Camry 2.5 A25A-FKS (XV70, 2018)
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Toyota Camry 2.5 A25A-FKS (XV70, 2018): Front Brake Pad Replacement

On the XV70 Camry (2012-2017) and 2018+, the brake pads are replaced every 40,000-60,000 km (25,000-37,000 miles) depending on driving style. The front caliper is a single-piston, horizontal-mount design located above the rotor. The procedure is standard and can be done in a home garage.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1-1.5 hours Steps: 15

Part

№PartAlternatives
01 Toyota front brake padsset for one axle Brembo, Bosch

Tools

6
  • jack
  • jack stands
  • 14 mm and 17 mm wrenches
  • flat screwdriver
  • syringe or bulb for brake bleeding (if needed)
  • caliper piston grease
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Step by step

15 steps
  1. Park the car on level ground and loosen the wheel nuts (do not remove them). Raise the front of the car with a jack under the frame rails and set the jack stands.
  2. Remove both front wheels.
  3. Inspect the caliper. Two mounting bolts (upper and lower) sit behind the rotor and thread into the knuckle. Loosen both bolts with a 17 mm wrench.
  4. Lift the caliper upward (it pivots like a door on the upper bolt) and carefully move it aside. Secure it to the strut with wire or cord. Do not let it hang from the brake hose.
  5. Remove the old pads. They simply sit in the slots of the caliper and bracket (the metal plate).
  6. Visually inspect the rotor. If it has pitting or grooves, or if it is thinner than 27 mm, replace it (original thickness is 32 mm). Wipe the rotor with a rag to remove rust and dust.
  7. Piston position: if the piston has extended a lot (worn pads), you need to push it back in a little using a plastic or wooden pad. Use a vise or a C-clamp, slowly and carefully, and do not put pressure on the hose.
  8. Lubricate the bracket guides (the two side rails where the pads slide) with special caliper grease. Do NOT use WD-40 or oil. They wash away and the effect fades.
  9. Install the new pads in the bracket: the outer one (closer to the wheel) first, then the inner one. They should seat freely.
  10. Lower the caliper back into place and check that the outer pad contacts the rotor without large gaps. Tighten both bolts, upper and lower. Tightening torque is 25-30 N·m (18-22 lb-ft), or follow the Toyota specification. Check the exact value in the Toyota service manual.
  11. Repeat the procedure for the other front wheel.
  12. Install both wheels and tighten the nuts in a crisscross pattern. Lower the car, then tighten the nuts fully (torque 100-110 N·m (74-81 lb-ft)).
  13. Bleed the brakes: with the car parked, press the pedal several times until it feels firm. If the pedal is soft, there is air in the system. Use a bulb bleeder (two hoses, one to the reservoir and one to the bleeder valve), or the classic two-person method (pedal plus bleeder valve at the wheel, starting with the rear right).
  14. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between MIN and MAX.
  15. Test the brakes. Drive slowly back and forth and press the pedal. There should be no spongy pedal feel, unusual noises, or vibration.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Do not use pads from other manufacturers without checking compatibility
  • The XV70 Camry is sensitive to pad geometry (the caliper fit is tight)
  • If the brake pedal feels soft after replacement or takes a long time to recover, there is air in the system, so bleed the brakes
  • If the pedal is firm but the car brakes poorly, check the rotor
  • It may be worn and need replacement or resurfacing
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