Man said I have to do a brake hose replacement

Tiny
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  • 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
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Hi, The original pads got the red hot when I looked down in it. The autopart man said I have to do a brake job Is it correct and safe? Thanks!
Saturday, December 29th, 2012 AT 12:52 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Something will need to be done. They shouldn't get red hot.

Oftentimes, a stuck caliper will prevent the caliper from releasing pressure from the pads which leads to overheating. We need to determine what is causing them to get that hot.

Here is what I suggest. First, lift one front wheel at a time from the ground and see if you can turn the wheel. If you can, great. If you can't, loosen the bleeder on the rear of the brake caliper and then try turning the wheel again. If it turns, replace the rubber brake hose. If it still doesn't turn, there is a mechanical issue with the brake caliper or slide pins and they should be replaced.

This video shows you how to do the job with instructions below.

https://youtu.be/xMS8Xy4Xz1U

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Based on what you find, will determine what needs done. If you determine the rubber brake hose needs replaced, here are the directions. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2007 Toyota Camry L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Front
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Hydraulic System Brake Hose/Line Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Front
FRONT
FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE

COMPONENTS

pic 1

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

pic 2

3. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Remove the brake tube with SST while holding the front brake flexible hose with a wrench.
SST 09023-00101

NOTICE:
- Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting points.

(c) Remove the bolt, and separate the front brake flexible hose and the speed sensor from the shock absorber.
(d) Remove the union bolt, the front brake flexible hose and gasket.

INSTALLATION

pic 3

1. INSTALL FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the front brake flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
(b) Connect the front flexible hose and the speed sensor to the shock absorber with the bolt.
Torque: 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: When installing the front flexible hose and the speed sensor, the bracket must face toward the exterior of the vehicle.

(c) Connect the brake tube to the front brake flexible hose with SST while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
SST 09023-00101
Torque:
Without SST 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
With SST 14 Nm (143 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE:
- Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting points.
- Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 inch).
- This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to a torque wrench.

(d) Install the front brake flexible hose with a new clip.

NOTICE:
- When installing the front brake flexible hose, face the identification mark toward the exterior of the vehicle and minimize twisting of the hose.
- Install the clip as far as it will go.

2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
3. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
4. BLEED BRAKE LINE
5. BLEED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ VSC)
6. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
7. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)

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If you find the caliper needs replaced, here is a link showing the process. Make sure to replace the brake pads and rotor when the caliper is removed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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