How to Replace Front Brake Pads & Rotors – Toyota Corolla (1998-2002) | Step-by-Step DIY

Need to replace your front brake pads and rotors? In this step-by-step DIY tutorial, I walk through how to do a front brake job on a 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla—from unboxing new parts to full installation. Whether you're working on a Corolla or another car with disc brakes, these steps apply to most vehicles!

🔧 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔ How to remove and replace brake pads & rotors properly
✔ Where to apply brake grease to prevent squeaking
✔ How to use Blue thread locker on caliper bracket bolts for safety
✔ The correct way to position the brake wear indicator
✔ The importance of brake bedding for long-lasting performance

📌 Pro Tips for a Smooth Install:
✅ Always torque your bolts properly to avoid issues
✅ Clean your new rotors with brake cleaner before installing
✅ Perform a proper brake bedding procedure for better stopping power

If you need learn how to lift your Toyota Corolla, check out this video:
Jack Point location for 1998 to 2002 Toyota Corolla (Step-by-Step Guide):
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💡 Parts Used in This Install:
🔹 Brembo Brake Pads – https://amzn.to/4gTl4Tp
🔹 Brembo Disc Brake Rotor Part #09.5736.11: https://amzn.to/41b4Mze OR https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...
🔹 Blue Threadlocker: https://amzn.to/3QwI3Zq
🔹 Anti-seize lubricant: https://amzn.to/3XawWJG
🔹 Fits Toyota Corolla 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 (Front Brakes) and Chevrolet Prism too!

🔧 Tools used:
🔹 Brake Caliper Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/3XdyZMT
🔹 6 inch C-clamp: https://amzn.to/3EQmDUL
🔹 Any torque Wrench (I use a combo of digital and analog)
  • 1/2 in powerbult torque wrench: https://amzn.to/3TaPpTK
• 3/8 in AC Delco (3.7 to 37 ft-lbs.) Digital Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/43svRk3
• 1/2 in AC Delco (14.8 to 147.5 ft-lbs.) Digital Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4dPcmWg
🔹 Any Ratchet set (get any one you want that's more affordable)

⚡ Have questions? Drop a comment below, and I’ll help out! If this video helped, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more DIY car repair tutorials! 🚗🔧

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