How to change brake pads in less than 5 minutes - Alphard / Vellfire 20

Today we are going to be changing out the brake pads for the Alphard / Vellfire 20. Similar steps for most other cars and its a quick job that requires just basic hand tools.

[@TheRovingRovas]

Awesome stuff bro! I have the Vellfire 20 series, and your channel is such a time saver, being able to see things in and around the vehicle without doing it myself! thanks so much!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Thanks for your kind words. More videos gonna be uploaded soon

[@HoldMyCowsberg]

You're the man, bro. Respect! 👌😉

[@Optmmt]

Good job. Do you know minimum thickness of rear disc. As you mention 28 mm is a normal thickness and 26 mm is a minimum thickness for front disc so I would like to know minimum thickness of rear disc.

[@NeverWoken]

perfect.
Everytime I change pads, grease bolts and check the rotor, I always wonder what it is service stations are doing different that justifies the time and cost.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

How much do you get charged for a brake pad change in your area? Here in my area, if we are bringing our own pads, the workshops normally quote between RM 20 to RM 50.

[@NeverWoken]

@@TCsAnythingGoes they usually quite between 1 to 3 hours depending on just pads, or including rotors.
Most will not use supplied parts, as it will not be covered under warranty.
So average for pad change will be about 450RM PER AXLE!
Yes they throw in a brake test, yes they check condition of lines, yes a 12 month warranty is given, but it's a crazy price.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

@@NeverWoken holy........ 900 RM for a front brake pad change.... that's daylight robbery if its ever quoted like that in Malaysia. Even if we used Toyota's original brake pads + labor, it will probably set us back just under RM400 for both sides.

[@johnjohny1553]

@@TCsAnythingGoes this is MALAYSIA bro😂

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

@@johnjohny1553 you meant someone quoted RM900 for a front brake pad change in Malaysia for the Alphard...... which crazy shop is this la. They really take Alphard owners as water fish ah.

[@t0rxe]

Clean the brake hardware shims and put some copper grease on the brake hardware shims next time. Also check the brake boots for damage and put a little bit of new grease on the guide pins. Don't just spray and use WD-40 or anything like that. Use proper high temperature grease designed for the brake guide pins.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Putting copper grease on the shims is something new to me. Will do that after this (considering taking the brake pads apart consumes the minimal amount of time ). I didn't put any grease on the guide pins cause its still sliding well and the old pads indicates even wear between the inner and outer pads. I did have the grease ready but didn't use it cause the pins were sliding well (blue color brake grease from Bosch, the one wrapped in kitchen towel)

[@t0rxe]

@@TCsAnythingGoes ​the grease on the metal shims (which can be taken off and should be cleaned with an old toothbrush to remove the brake dust) prevents brake squeal and ensures the pads can move without any friction. When you clean them, wear a sealed respirator because the brake dust isn't good to breathe in.
It should be okay to re-use the old grease if it's still able to move the guide pins easily, but I usually clean the old guide pins out with q-tips (the blue coloured brake grease turns black which I see on the q-tips) and then re-grease the pins using the new blue grease (mine isn't Bosch, but it's from Bendix).

[@NeverWoken]

@@t0rxe thanks, good info.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

@@t0rxe love it. everyday we are learning new stuff. I will definitely do the copper grease on the metal shims.