Safety-critical job. We publish cost, parts and tools — but
not step-by-step instructions for brakes, steering, suspension,
fuel or airbags. If you're unsure, use the shop numbers below to negotiate.
brakes
2022 Toyota RAV4 — Front brake pads & rotors
Applies to the Toyota RAV4 gen 5 (2019–2025). Part numbers and timing are the same across the generation.
What the shop charges
- Labor (2 hr × $142/hr)
- $284
- Parts
- $118
- Shop fees
- $52
- Shop total
- $454
What it costs you
- Parts (retail)
- $120
- You keep
- $334
Labor rate $142/hr re-derives every page when it changes.
- Difficulty3/5
- Time2–3 hr
- Interval40,000 mi
- First-timer OKYes
Parts
- Ceramic brake pad set — front — Toyota RAV4 View on Amazon ↗
OEM RAV4-BPF01
Cross-ref: Aftermarket RAV4BPF01
All trims
- Front brake rotor (pair) — Toyota RAV4 View on Amazon ↗
OEM RAV4-BRF01
Cross-ref: Aftermarket RAV4BRF01
All trims
Tools
- 2-ton floor jack View on Amazon ↗
~$110 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
- 3-ton jack stands (pair) View on Amazon ↗
~$43 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
- Metric socket set (1/2" drive) View on Amazon ↗
~$65 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
- 1/2" drive torque wrench View on Amazon ↗
~$50 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
- Caliper piston compressor View on Amazon ↗
~$28 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
- Brake parts cleaner (aerosol) View on Amazon ↗
~$7 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Where people get stuck
- Caliper bracket bolts seize. Common over 60k in road-salt states. Penetrant the night before.
- Piston won't retract. A C-clamp works but fights you. Compressor is on the tool list.
Video
Watch the walkthrough ↗ · 14 min · jump to 4:12
Clearest walkthrough for this year range.