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brakes

2021 Toyota Camry — Front brake pads & rotors

⚙ 2.5L Dynamic Force I4

Applies to the Toyota Camry gen XV70 (2018–2024) , 2.5L Dynamic Force I4. Part numbers and timing are the same across the generation.

You keep by doing it yourself $349 Shop charges ~~$477~~ · your parts $128

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You keep 73% You pay 27% (parts)

What the shop charges

Labor (2 hr × $142/hr): $284
Parts: $145
Shop fees: $48
Shop total: $477

What it costs you

Parts (retail): $128
You keep: $349

Labor rate $142/hr re-derives every page when it changes.

Difficulty 3/5
Time2–3 hr
Interval45,000 mi
First-timer OKYes

Parts you'll need

Estimated DIY parts cost: $128

Front brake pads — Toyota Camry (305mm rotor trims) Check fit & current price on Amazon

OEM KOE7895

Cross-ref: PowerStop Z17

2.5L 4-cylinder trims (L/LE/SE/XLE) all use 305mm rotors. IMPORTANT — verify fitment using Amazon's "Confirm this fits" tool with your VIN before ordering.
Front brake rotor (pair, 305mm) — Toyota Camry Check fit & current price on Amazon

OEM 305mm diameter

Cross-ref: PowerStop Z17

2.5L 4-cylinder trims (L/LE/SE/XLE) all use 305mm rotors. IMPORTANT — verify fitment using Amazon's "Confirm this fits" tool with your VIN before ordering.

Price shown on this page is an estimate, not a live Amazon price.

Tools

2-ton floor jack View on Amazon ↗

~$100 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
3-ton jack stands (pair) View on Amazon ↗

~$53 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Metric socket set (1/2" drive) View on Amazon ↗

~$45 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
1/2" drive torque wrench View on Amazon ↗

~$35 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Caliper piston compressor View on Amazon ↗

~$20 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Brake parts cleaner (aerosol) View on Amazon ↗

~$10 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)

Where people get stuck

Slide pins dry out. Toyota calipers seize on dry slide pins over time. Clean and re-grease both.
Piston won't retract. A C-clamp works but fights you. A caliper compressor makes it much easier.