Toyota Pickup / 4Runner Front Brakes & Wheel Bearing Replacement How To!

How to replace the front brake rotors, pads, and wheel bearings on a Toyota Pickup and 4Runner from this generation. There are some slight variations in this job depending on your vehicle (e.g. 4x4 vs 2WD, pre-86/post-86) but the process is similar - see the torque specs below. Important note! If you have a 4x4 vehicle, you will need the special 54mm lock nut socket to do this job. Torque Specs: Brake caliper-to-steering knuckle: 1983 and earlier 2WD, &and earlier 4WD.................. 68-86 ft/lbs 1984 to &4WD............................................................. 55-75 ft/lbs 1986 and later 4WD........................................................ 90 ft/lbs Brake caliper-to-torque plate: 1984 and later 2WD (FS17 type).................................... 62-68 ft/lbs 1985 and later 2WD (PD60 and PD66 types thru &29 ft/lbs 1989 and later 2WD......................................................... 47 ft/lbs 1989 and later 4WD......................................................... 90 ft/lbs Torque plate-to-steering knuckle: All...................................................................................... 73-86 ft/lbs Brake disc-to-front axle hub: 2WD................................................................................... 40-54 ft/lbs 4WD................................................................................... 29-39 ft/lbs Wheel lug nuts: All.......................................................................................