2012 Toyota Highlander Front Brake Rotors

strenger · 2022-07-03T07:41:34+00:00

Front brake rotors have half-moon grooves on both sides that look the same.

STRAILER

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Yes, this is normal, it helps with the cooling of the brakes. Are you having a problem, do you need to know how to change them out with the pads? If so, I have included the instructions for the brakes in the diagram below. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Jul 3, 2022 at 10:28 AM

SQM

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Hello,

I think you are mentioning the groves that help with cooling.
So that is completely normal.
Let me know if you have any specific concerns.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Thank you.

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Jul 3, 2022 at 10:29 AM

STRENGER

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Thanks, also when applying brakes I hear a little grind at the end of stopping . maybe need new pads.

Jul 3, 2022 at 12:31 PM

STRAILER

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Yes, that is common. here is the part number for the front pads:

Front Pads 044650E010 $104.50.
Rear Pads 044660E020 $67.50.

Let me know if you have problems and I can help.

Jul 3, 2022 at 12:35 PM

STRENGER

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thanks for all the help.

Jul 4, 2022 at 12:36 PM

SQM

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You are welcome.
Thank you for using 2CarPros.

Jul 5, 2022 at 8:48 AM

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