07 Yaris Front brake Pad Question - Toyota Yaris Forums

Suey 1958 · 09-26-2023, 03:32 PM

I have 240K (mostly highway) miles on my hatchback and it has never had the brake pads changed. I had tires replaced recently and asked the mechanic to look at the pads,... he said they were getting thin.

I have done many pad changes on various cars & motorcycles but not on the Yaris.
I usually compress the caliper with a screwdriver wedged between the pad and rotor for leverage. Is that method possible on this car? I just want to be sure I have necessary tools before I start. If a C-clamp is needed, will I need 3 0r 4 inch? Many Thanks.

WeeYari · 09-26-2023, 05:07 PM

First time hearing of screwdriver method on anything. Since compression is used to retract our pistons you can certainly try it. Personally I'd go for c-clamp since pressure applied is smooth and consistent. 6" clamp.

Suey 1958 · 09-27-2023, 06:38 AM

I will go with the 6 inch clamp, Thank You!

09-26-2023, 03:32 PM	#1
Suey 1958 Drives: 2007 toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Spartanburg sc Posts: 15	07 Yaris Front brake Pad Question I have 240K (mostly highway) miles on my hatchback and it has never had the brake pads changed. I had tires replaced recently and asked the mechanic to look at the pads,... he said they were getting thin. I have done many pad changes on various cars & motorcycles but not on the Yaris. I usually compress the caliper with a screwdriver wedged between the pad and rotor for leverage. Is that method possible on this car? I just want to be sure I have necessary tools before I start. If a C-clamp is needed, will I need 3 0r 4 inch? Many Thanks.

09-26-2023, 05:07 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	First time hearing of screwdriver method on anything. Since compression is used to retract our pistons you can certainly try it. Personally I'd go for c-clamp since pressure applied is smooth and consistent. 6" clamp. __________________

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09-27-2023, 06:38 AM	#3
Suey 1958 Drives: 2007 toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Spartanburg sc Posts: 15	I will go with the 6 inch clamp, Thank You!