Check on Toyota Brake Pad Thickness

Some 2009-2018 Toyota RAV4 and 2017-2018 iM vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brake pads. An updated pad kit is now available. Check existing brake pad thickness. If the pads are not below the minimum specification of one mm, order the updated pads.

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Mike Mavrigian

Feb. 20, 2023

Measure the front brake rotor outer diameter to obtain the correct updated brake pads.

First, measure the front brake rotor diameter to obtain the correct pads. If the rotor diameter measures 11.65 inches (296mm), order pad set 04465-42210. If the rotor diameter is 10.82 inches (275mm), order pad set 04465-42220.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.