Front brake pad replacement

2012 TOYOTA YARIS
131,456 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
CORY2427
  • MEMBER
  • 293 POSTS
Which is better for everyday use and get the most braking ceramic, organic, semi metallic?
Feb 9, 2019 at 8:13 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
STRAILER
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 53,854 POSTS
Hello,

If I can jump in here. I like the semi metallic because they have a less tendency to squeak but the ceramics do last if you can keep them quiet. Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps of replacing the pads with diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Feb 10, 2019 at 10:49 AM
Avatar
CORY2427
  • MEMBER
  • 293 POSTS
Thank you!
Feb 10, 2019 at 7:29 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
PORKI
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Hello to All, I have a problem i need to replace the front brake pads and rotor but don't know how?
Feb 7, 2021 at 9:28 AM (Merged)
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
Hi,

The Yaris wasn't offered in the US in 2005. However, here is a link that shows how brake pads and rotors are replaced on a front wheel drive vehicle. I'm confident it will get you through the procedure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

If you run into any trouble, let me know.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
Feb 7, 2021 at 9:28 AM (Merged)