How to change front
brake pads on TOYOTA
Corolla IX Hatchback
(E120) – replacement
guide
SIMILAR VIDEO TUTORIAL
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120) 1.6 VVT-i (ZZE121_), TOYOTA Corolla IX
Hatchback (E120) 1.8 VVTi (ZZE122), TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120) 1.8 4WD, TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120) 1.8 (ZZE122_), TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback
(E120) 1.5 VVT-i (NZE121_)
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
Important!
This tutorial was created based on the replacement procedure for a similar car part
on: TOYOTA Prius II Liftback (XW20) 1.5 Hybrid (NHW2_)
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REPLACEMENT: BRAKE PADS – TOYOTA COROLLA IX
HATCHBACK (E120). TOOLS YOU NEED:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #21
Brake caliper wind back tool
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
REPLACEMENT: BRAKE PADS – TOYOTA COROLLA IX HATCHBACK
(E120). USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
1
Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
2
Secure the wheels with chocks.
3
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
4
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
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Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This
provides effective braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). AUTODOC
recommends:
5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6
Remove the wheel.
7
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
8
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). Tip from
AUTODOC:
9
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #17.
10
Remove the brake caliper.
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Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting
from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.
Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.
Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result,
the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and
depressurization of the system may occur.
Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). Tip:
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Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
12
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
13
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
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Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be
replaced.
Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). After applying
the spray, wait a few minutes.
Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). AUTODOC
experts recommend:
AUTODOC recommends:
14
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
15
Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use antisqueal paste.
16
Install new brake pads.
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Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). Tip from
AUTODOC experts:
AUTODOC recommends:
17
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
18
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
19
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
20
Install the wheel.
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After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). AUTODOC
experts recommend:
21
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
22
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm
torque.
23
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. TOYOTA Corolla
IX Hatchback (E120)
Important! Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
AUTODOC recommends:
AUTODOC recommends:
24
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
25
Close the hood.
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TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120) – Press the brake pedal several times with
the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.
WELL DONE!
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Replacement: brake pads – TOYOTA Corolla IX Hatchback (E120). AUTODOC
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