Front Brake Shoes For A 97 Rav 4

[Lesley01]

I have bought some new front brake shoes for my 97 rav4. I was hoping to buy a Hains workshop manual for the rav, but they don't print one. Is there any instructions anywhere on how to fit them.

[bothwell_buyer]

I have bought some new front brake shoes for my 97 rav4. I was hoping to buy a Hains workshop manual for the rav, but they don't print one. Is there any instructions anywhere on how to fit them.

Assume you mean brake pads? And welcome to the RAV4 maniacs club!

I'm kind of tied up the now, but should have time much later tonight to scan instructions - its quite easy as the caliper swivels up to allow access to the pads. There is a USA Haynes manual that covers the car, available via eBay.

I'll get back later....

[Lesley01]

I have bought some new front brake shoes for my 97 rav4. I was hoping to buy a Hains workshop manual for the rav, but they don't print one. Is there any instructions anywhere on how to fit them.

Assume you mean brake pads? And welcome to the RAV4 maniacs club!

I'm kind of tied up the now, but should have time much later tonight to scan instructions - its quite easy as the caliper swivels up to allow access to the pads. There is a USA Haynes manual that covers the car, available via eBay.

I'll get back later....

[Lesley01]

Hi,

Thanks for your responce. Any advice would be great, thanks.

Regards, Lesley.

[bothwell_buyer]

Here is the description of the procedure. When you open the link, its probably a big picture but you can scroll around it to get the info. Pad replacement Link

The pin that you remove needs to be nice and clean before replacing and put some heat friendly grease on it - don't put anything else otherwise it will bake and cause your caliper to seize and brakes to bind, wrecking disc. A small point but not one to skimp on.

The bolt you remove should be replaced as mentioned, and torqued to 20ftlbs or 26 Nm.

Hope this helps - its a really easy job....just watch you jack car up safely and use an axle stand if you can - I use a trolley jack as a scissor jack once fellover! Looks nice and sunny out there today!

Ian