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Hilux Brake Pads: What Actually Fits (04465-0K290 and Alternatives)
Arlington Parts Desk · 2026-05-30 · 7 min read
The front pad set for Hilux and Fortuner is 04465-0K290, with 04466-0K290 for the rear. Fit pads in axle pairs, measure the discs against the minimum thickness stamped on the rotor, and bed the new pads in with a series of moderate stops before towing or heavy braking. If the disc is below minimum, a new pad will judder no matter how good it is.
The correct part numbers
- Hilux and Fortuner front: 04465-0K290 — four pads with anti-squeal shims.
- Hilux and Fortuner rear: 04466-0K290.
- Front rotor: 43512-0K100, 319 mm ventilated, minimum thickness 26 mm.
- Prado has overlapping but not identical part numbers — confirm on chassis number before ordering.
Check the disc before you buy the pad
A new pad on a worn, lipped or heat-spotted disc produces judder, uneven wear and noise. Measure the rotor thickness with a micrometer and compare it to the minimum thickness cast into the disc. If it is within a millimetre of minimum, replace the discs with the pads and save yourself a second labour charge three months later.
Also check for a seized caliper slide pin. This is extremely common on Hiluxes that sit in traffic: the pad on one side wears to the metal while the other looks nearly new. If you see uneven wear across the axle, service the calipers when you fit the pads.
Pads are not the only braking component that wears
The complete front-end refresh for a Hilux doing Abuja mileage is pads, discs, a brake fluid change and a caliper service. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and boils earlier every year it stays in the system; DOT 3 fluid should be changed every two years regardless of how few kilometres the vehicle has covered.
Bedding in new pads (the step everyone skips)
New pads need a transfer layer of friction material on the disc surface. Without it you get squeal and inconsistent bite. Do the following on a quiet road, and only when it is safe to do so.
- Accelerate to about 60 km/h and brake firmly but not to a full stop, down to about 15 km/h. Repeat six times.
- Drive for five minutes without heavy braking to let the brakes cool.
- Repeat the six-stop cycle once more, then park without holding the brake pedal down hard.
- Avoid heavy towing or loaded descents for the first 300 km.
How long should Hilux brake pads last in Nigeria?
Front pads on a Hilux used in mixed Abuja traffic typically last 25,000 to 40,000 km. Loaded vehicles, hill routes and constant stop-start traffic shorten that. Inspect at every 10,000 km service — the wear indicator announcing itself is your last warning before metal-to-metal contact.
FAQs
What is the front brake pad part number for a Hilux?
04465-0K290 for Hilux and Fortuner front, with 04466-0K290 for the rear. Confirm on chassis number where the vehicle is a Prado or a face-lifted 2020-plus model.
Why do my new brakes squeal?
Usually missing anti-squeal shims, no bedding-in, or a disc that needs replacement. Genuine pad sets include shims — fitting them and bedding the pads in removes most squeal complaints.
Can I replace only the worn pads?
Replace pads in axle pairs. Uneven friction between sides causes pulling under braking, and mixing a new pad with a worn disc on one side makes it worse.
How much does a Hilux front brake job cost in Abuja?
At current Arlington pricing, a genuine front pad set is ₦28,000 and each front rotor ₦38,000, plus labour if you use a fitted-service workshop. We quote the parts here, and fitment is arranged through partners we trust.