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I don't have 2000 specs, but according to the 2004 Sienna Repair Manual the torque spec for the front brake caliper mounting bolts is 79 ft-lbs and the torque spec for the brake pad pins is 25 ft-lbs.
I dont think that you need to torque down the brake caliipers. I never have and it has never hurt me any, as long as you get them really tight.
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Brake pads on a 1997 Toyota Celica are changed by removing the wheels, unbolting the calipers, and removing the old pads from the calipers. The caliper piston must be pushed in before the new pads can be installed.
the tacoma has calipers on front.
caliber torque spec on a Toyota tacoma pre runner
Front disc brake caliper bleeder screw: between 13-18 ft. lbs
Lift the vehicle with a jack, remove the tire, remove the brake shoe/calipers, and remove the old brake pads. Next, put in the new brake pads, replace the brake shoe/calipers, replace the tire and lower the vehicle.
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Brake caliper bolts torque is 90ft-lbs. Wheel Lug Nut torque is 83ft-lbs. Brake caliper bolts torque is 90ft-lbs. Wheel Lug Nut torque is 83ft-lbs.
Lift the car with a car jack, remove the tire, remove the brake shoe/calipers, and remove the old brake pads. Next, put in the new brake pads, replace the brake shoe/calipers, replace the tire and lower the car to the ground.
Brake caliper to carrier front & rear are both 22-32Nm