DIY - Repainting Stock OEM RIms using VHT Paint

This is on a Toyota Rav4 but this can be done to any vehicle . 

Issue was rims were fading so I just wanted something to make it look better - I used Rim VHT paint not just any other brand . ( Very High Temperature )

You can either wash the whole rim with Dawn soap and water , Then I used degreaser , Let is sit dry in the sun . 

I found a scotch brite pad just to scuff it a little , You can get more detailed with sand paper but these rims were faded not ruined completely . Then with alcohol for the final wipe of dust and grease .

You can use business cards to protect your tire from being hit with paint . As you can see in the photo how bad the rims were getting . 

I only did two coats because I needed the vehicle right away but if you want to add more or even clear coat that is fine . But for me this is perfect for what I'm looking for . 

Final look .

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DIY - 2009 Toyota Rav 4 Rear Brakes and Rotors Replacement

This is a DIY for a 2008 Toyota Rav 4 WITH OUT 3rd row seating .

There is a difference in pads and rotors if you have 3rd row seating vs non 3rd row seating 

First thing you do is remove the caliper and the caliper bracket 

Once you have the rotor off inspect your emergency brake shoes because they are inside the rotor and some people when replacing brakes whether they remove the rotor or not do not inspect or even think about replacing the emergency shoes 

In this DIY I'm using a slotted rotor make sure there facing forward 

You noticed in the first photo there are slots and these slots are important because they must line up on the hole in the rotor - That is there so that you can adjust the emergency brake shoes - Make sure you transfer the rubber piece so that water or dirt doesn't get into the shoes 

Gently push the caliper back 

Remember to replace your brake hardware 

The rear pads have wear sensors - If they do not come with your brake hardware kit then remove the old one and transfer to your new pads 

Once you are done then put everything back together the same way you took them off 

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DIY - 2009 Toyota Rav 4 Front Brakes and Rotors Replacement

This is a DIY for a 2009 Toyota Rav 4 WITH OUT the 3rd row seating .

There is a difference in pads and rotors if you have 3rd row seating vs non 3rd row seating 

First you remove the front pad and the caliper bracket so that you can access the rotor

In this DIY I'm putting on slotted rotors so make sure before you install the new ones that they are facing the correct direction and they are the correct size 

Carefully push back the caliper 

Replace the hardware kit 

 

Remember to remove the old wear sensor from your old pad to your new one or if the hardware kit come with this clip then install the new one 

Once you have completed everything then you put it all back together the same way you took it off .

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