2005-2009 Mustang Rotor & Brake Pad Replacement (Mustang Build Episode 3)

I'll show you step-by-step how to replace the rotors and brake pads on a 2006 Ford Mustang V6. The tutorial is applicable for all 5th generation mustangs between the years 2005 - 2010. It should be fairly (if not exactly) similiar for all 5 lug configuration mustangs. Even though the work is being performed on a Mustang, the steps are fairly similiar for most all vehicles.
I'm an average person like you. I don't have formal automotive training, so f I can do it, you can do it!
Here are links to Episodes 1& 2 of my Mustang Build
Episode 1 (Intro) - • 2006 Mustang Upcoming ...
Episode 2 (Struts & Strut Mounts) - • 2006 Mustang Strut and...
Episode 4 (Painting Brake Calipers) - • How To Spray Paint Bra...
Episode 5 (Shock Replacement) - • Rear Shock Replacement...
Links to Rotors and brake pads replaced in video:
FRONT & REAR ROTORS & PADS
Power Stop K1383 Front and Rear Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads
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FRONT ROTORS & PADS
Power Stop K1382 Front Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads
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REAR ROTORS & PADS
Power Stop K1384 Rear Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads
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FRONT PADS
Power Stop (Z23-1081) Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Pads, Front
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REAR PADS
Power Stop (Z23-1082) Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Pads, Rear
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[@bentramell729]

Best damn video out there for this operation, quick, to the point and comprehensive step by step start to finish touching on all important areas along with ft lb torque for each stage of installation. Perfect video. 6 and half minutes long without all the bs talking about non relevant things or long windedness about nothing.

[@DIYJeff]

@ben tramell, thanks for the compliment. All the things you mentioned is why I made it succinct. I don't want to watch a 30 minute video for 6.5 minutes of needed information. Hopefully it helped you for whatever you were planning to do on your own.

[@Cheeseheadturo85]

Great video. Really helped me replace my front rotors and pads. Thanks for focusing on the jack points as well. Not often you see that included in a video.

[@DIYJeff]

Arturo Jaramillo, your welcome. I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@Eubanksproductions]

Thank you for your video. Sure wish you showed others how to press the caliper pistons back into the caliper housing.

[@toddhickox4757]

Just subscribed! Have an 06 GT and just ordered powerstop pads rotors and calipers for first upgrade!

[@DIYJeff]

Todd Hickox, I've been very happy with mine. Good Luck!

[@cruzanity7478]

I just subscribed to your channel You are almost at 1k subs, congrats!

[@DIYJeff]

CRUZ_GT, thanks for subscribing! Yes, it's been a long journey to get to this point hoping to flip the 1k today!

[@kodytodd700]

I love those wheels!

[@brandonkerr429]

Just the info I needed. Torque specs in there too, very helpful. Thanks.

[@DIYJeff]

Brandon Kerr , glad you found it helpful. I’m always disappointed when I watch others videos and they don’t provide torque specs and I have to go find them.

[@timb4569]

Great Video, Thank You

[@DIYJeff]

@Tim B, you’re welcome

[@sharonbones6750]

Great video thanks....

[@singleone2210]

You forgot to show the piston decompression on the caliper. No big deal. Good video.

[@Pete391]

Thats what I noticed also...And that is an important part showing people thats never done it, how to do it......

[@teka1078]

gracias great video

[@DIYJeff]

terry o, thanks for the complement. You're welcome. I'm glad it was helpful for you.

[@KarlLeonard-hu8kx]

Am I going to have to use a clamp to compress the caliper so im able to take it apart? or is a clamp not needed

[@MROP-hl7sn]

Fire

[@Zilxnce]

I just bought rotors, will install them tomorrow. But my concern is the little lock nut on the stud. If the new rotors dont come with it, do I reuse the old one or is it not necessary?

[@DIYJeff]

The lock tab is only put on at the factory to hold the rotor in place during vehicle assembly. It’s not necessary when replacing the rotor since the wheel is what holds it in place. At the factory, the wheel doesn’t go on at the same time as the rotor so the tab holds it in place so it doesn’t fall off.

[@cambo438]

is there any pistons you have to push in like the ones on the rear caliper

[@DIYJeff]

Cam Valentine, yes you do. Great question. Mustangs require a special tool needed to compress the piston. Your local autozone probably has the tool you can rent for free.

[@bomccoy5236]

@@DIYJeff It's not just Mustangs, but most cars from 1990ish+ require a special tool/trick. The rear piston rotates back into the housing. Its $20 on Amazon or you can rent it from Autozone.

[@FrodoTbaggens]

cant find a full video on caliper replacement and brake bleeding

[@DIYJeff]

@Frodo Tbaggens, ChrisFix has great videos on these. They are a few years old but still relevant. Caliper Replacement - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPHe3p5npdspLM. Brake Bleeding - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGKxp6eLrMuFgMU

[@winkawak]

my 2013 gt with standard brakes has 55k miles right now. I dont have any brake noise, can i just replace my pad and not rotor?

[@DIYJeff]

winkawak, the only reason to replace rotors is if there is excessive wear or deep scratches, or warping. With just 55k miles you should be fine with just new pads.

[@winkawak]

@@DIYJeff Rotor looks fine to me but i can be wrong, how thick should my rotor be? whats the worst can happen if i just replace pad but lets say rotor is not perfectly smooth?

[@DIYJeff]

@@winkawak, the minimum thickness on the front rotors is 28.4mm and 17.4 on the rear.

[@winkawak]

@@DIYJeff Thanks Jeff youve been alot of help. Last question is there wear indicator on the oem rotor?

[@sharonbones6750]

I just got my first mustang and I had no idea how bad is gonna be...but us actually easier than honda accord rotors and pads...

[@DIYJeff]

Sharon Bones, glad you found the video helpful.

[@bobkeeler7894]

Was hoping to see how to compress the piston. It looks like it needs to be turned in.

[@DIYJeff]

@Bob Keeler, ford makes a special tool that rotates it during compression. It won’t compress like a normal piston.

[@black8gamer608]

@@DIYJeff Does the front and rear piston need to get rotaded during compression?

[@DynamiteRoblox]

Sitting here with my rotors... with no labels...

[@DIYJeff]

My suggestion would be to match them up to your existing rotors to see which one goes to which side. It has to do with the direction the rotor turns.

[@JherrellCharles]

Very detailed however I was hoping to see the rear

[@DIYJeff]

@Fly_Kidd1996, on my car I have disc brakes on all 4 wheels so the procedure is the same for all 4. I've heard though that some years/models used drum brakes on the rear.

[@acreator24]

Next time show everything- like compressing the pistons

[@VannDrew]

You seriously don’t already know how to turn a bolt?

[@kenmueller6029]

I started doing this the other night and had it all apart when I realized I needed a brake piston compressor but it was night time so everything was closed so my cousin was helping me and he handed me a C-clamp and a machete and we used that to compress the brake piston💀

[@acreator24]

@@VannDrewyes, I do, but why can’t I give feedback on the video without getting called a hater? Someone may not know this step in the process 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@robertkollaritsch5842]

Why didn’t you have to use that tool for the piston?

[@DIYJeff]

@robert kollaritsch, you are correct! That is a part of the video that I forgot to film. Most pistons can be compressed by pressing an old break pad up against the piston and use a C clamp to compress it. But Mustangs do require a special caliper compressing tool that rotates the piston as it compresses it. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@robertkollaritsch5842]

DIY Jeff, I only mentioned using that tool because I visited other sites concerning this issue, could you tell me why this tool has to be used? I want to try to do this to my car. Thanks for your informative videos.

[@DIYJeff]

robert kollaritsch, the tool has little notches in it that fit into the caliper piston because you can’t just push the piston in. The tool marries itself to the piston and turns it in a circle while pushing it in. You can find the tool pretty cheap on eBay or Amazon.

[@robertkollaritsch5842]

DIY Jeff hi Jeff, when piston is pushed in , do the notches on caliper matter? Thanks Jeff

[@DIYJeff]

@robert kollaritsch, the notches in the piston will be set in the correct position when it's completely pressed in. So to answer your question, the notches in the piston don't matter what orientation they are in. There aren't any notches in the caliper itself.

[@MFalcon470]

Where did you get your spoiler?

[@DIYJeff]

@Roan Ramos, it's made by Steeda, the #1 aftermarket company for fords. You can find it on their website at www.steeda.com.

[@MFalcon470]

@@DIYJeff Oh I did see that one! I was thinking of it but now that I saw it on yours definitely a buy! Thank you

[@DIYJeff]

@@MFalcon470, you're welcome. I really like it and it sets it apart from other mustangs.

[@MFalcon470]

@@DIYJeff It really does. Did you have to drill any holes or does it go where the originals go?

[@Psalms2.6ministrydavidkelley]

Squeezing the calipers??? Don't you have to use a C-clamp and squeeze the calipers in order to out the new break pads on??

[@DIYJeff]

@David Kelley, With Fords there is a special tool because the caliper won’t just press in. It rotates while its being pressed. But you are correct, you need to depress the caliper before putting in new pads..

[@Psalms2.6ministrydavidkelley]

@@DIYJeff I just confirmed, I have a frozen caliper, needs to be replaced 😣

[@toocoolfortheroom380]

@@DIYJeff i compressed my pistons last night with the old pad and a clamp and they both compressed. Will they compress correctly without rotating with the special tool?

[@DIYJeff]

@@toocoolfortheroom380, If you didn't rotate the caliper with the tool I'm not sure how it would have compressed. You'll want to make sure the caliper is working correctly. Without having it on the rotor, press the brakes and make sure it pushes back out. Maybe it also depends on the year of your vehicle. You may not have a rotating piston. I can tell you I tried with all my might to compress the piston with a C clamp and the old pad until I just gave up, did some research, and found that ford's rotate.

[@toocoolfortheroom380]

@@DIYJeff i asked my bud and he said it's likely the rear brakes that need spun in as some of them have a drum system embedded in the calipers. Mine is an 09 and doesn't require the special tool for the front.👍

[@IMSHAKINGBABY]

Don’t forget the rotor needs to be degreased of the oil on it or it can be trouble on the road

[@MrNickcafc]

Well this went terribly. Can't even get the first 12mm bolts off. WD40 n all.

[@DIYJeff]

@Nick Challis, did you end up getting your pads replaced?