How To Change The Front Brake Pads And Rotors On A Maserati Granturismo, Ghibli and Levante

[@DIYDanCars]

My Maserati Granturismo DIY videos can be found here: bit.ly/2Iq7wCh My Maserati Ghibli DIY videos can be found here: bit.ly/3105X4D Parts I used on my 2012 Granturismo S: Aftermarket rotors: amzn.to/3EDavCx Brake pad grease: amzn.to/3uNplCV EBC Red Stuff ceramic pads: amzn.to/381TZQc Brake pad hardware kit: ebay.to/348WyLB Parts for Ghibli S/SQ4 and Quattroporte S/SQ4: Kit that Includes rotors, pads, sensor and new hardware: amzn.to/3vr9OI3 R1 Concepts kit, includes rotors, pads, and new hardware: amzn.to/3ry6TfD R1 Concepts drilled rotors: amzn.to/3vjDTJq OEM like German Maserati brake rotors: amzn.to/3Okb0Wo Brake pad grease: amzn.to/37kMgg9​ EBC Yellow Stuff ceramic pads: amzn.to/3vuegWm Brake pad hardware kit: ebay.to/348WyLB Tools you may need: Get your own Dewalt DCF899 here: amzn.to/3Ok333p Set of HEX sockets: amzn.to/38OaHmk Punch set: amzn.to/3Om0Apl

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

I’ve done all the work on my RennTech Benz, surprisingly easy. Been wanting this since I was a child, these videos help me make a decision

[@infiniti2015]

Great video. I saved it for when I have to tackle the job on my Levante. Your brakes seemed to have a decent amount of life left.

[@zanepetersenluxuryrealestate]

Great video! Thank you for posting this. I am finding that these tasks are pretty easy. You should be able to change the filters, Oil, Brakes and Rotors if you have a Maserati. This is about 99% of all maintenance required to keep your beautiful luxury investment running perfectly at a low cost to you...

[@FMVSA-uz7po]

Love it and thank you Dan! I have a humming noise from my rear and tyres are great !

[@XBOPEBOYZX]

DAN IS BACK!!! wooo, man I love your videos keep em rolling in sir!

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks PB! Hope you are doing well and staying safe during this Pandemic!

[@ziggysevig8069]

i did mine today ! i saved over 2k thank you

[@DIYDanCars]

That's what I like to hear! Nice job!

[@thewiseguy7100]

Awesome tutorial! I’ve changed the brake pads on my Maserati SQ4 a year ago and curious to see how other fellow owners do it. I use o Reilly Ceramic pads that cost me only $80 dollars and they perform excellent. Only downside is that they don’t have the sensor so I just zip tie the sensor

[@chino1127]

This is super helpful Dan! Gonna take on this same job on my GT in a few weeks. Thanks for providing the tool dimensions as well! I’d like to flush the brakes as well, assume I can loosen the relief valve and depress the brake repeatedly?

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem! I haven't checked to see what the process is like on a GT (brake fluid flush), yet. The only thing that worries me is a lot of these newer cars require you to cycle the ABS pump with a scan tool in order to flush the brake fluid completely. However, I don't see the harm in using the "old" method either.

[@chino1127]

@@DIYDanCars Thanks for the reply, didn't know about the requirement to use a scan tool and cycle the pump. I'll look into it.

[@lindaniu2732]

This is the best video about how to replace Ghibli brake pad! One question about position front brake pad spring. I did see couple of forum, videos, some are arrow up and some are arrow down. May I know which is the correct one or both are acceptable? Many thanks in advance!

[@DIYDanCars]

I mention which way the brake pad spring should face at 7:40 in this very video. My shop manual says it should face up.

[@lavish_lifestyle]

Hey great video! I know I have some brake squeal going on my Maserati grancabrio at low speeds right now. My front and rear pads are not horrible but will need some changing soon. I was wondering if there was a special brake spray I could use for the meantime to deal with the squealing??

[@DIYDanCars]

No, it's time for a brake job.

[@katmak1823]

Hello! Thank you for the video! These brake pads fit great and no more squeaking yay! But I can’t seem to find a link to the sensor, could you please post it? I’d appreciate it

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem! I didn't think anyone watched these videos.. I got my brake pad wear sensor from a seller on eBay. Did you check there?

[@katmak1823]

The video helped a bunch! I’m not sure what the part number is to search on eBay. Did you just search by the make and model?

[@DIYDanCars]

@@katmak1823 I did a search for "maserati granturismo brake pad wear sensor" and plenty of hits populate on ebay.

[@erickpurvis9383]

Been searching the comments but I don’t see anyone asking. So here I go. Can I follow these instructions for a 2015 Maserati ghibli base?

[@DIYDanCars]

Absolutely.

[@kirankilgannon8987]

I have a grandturismo Mc shift I do everything myself if I can’t I have a very good mechanic happy days

[@on-site4094]

Dan is the man Dealership love to shaft the consumer ....I do my own service too

[@DIYDanCars]

They sure do! Even I was shocked by this quote for servicing the front brakes. $3600? Wow!

[@smurffrey]

Thanks for the video! Question: when I talked with the dealer about brake replacement on my MC they told me that 'you need a computer to disable the calipers' and that's why I needed to bring it to them. Did you have to do anything like that prior to the replacement?

[@DIYDanCars]

LOL! They're lying to you! No, I didn't have to "disable the calipers". I have never heard of such a thing!!!

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

@@DIYDanCars disable the calipers? Polish the muffler bearings, and snort the blinker fluid…. What a ridiculous dealer

[@thomasotten8030]

Lovely video and very clear instructions. Since I bought a Porsche Macan last year and a Maserati Grancabrio this year aswell I'm loving these kind of videos! No way I'm paying EUR 550,- for an oil change on a Macan that is about EUR 80 in parts and 20 minutes of work. Same goes for Maserati.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thank you! What model Macan did you go with? I have heard the 6 cylinder ones are maintenance nightmares. Hopefully you have better luck than what I'm hearing about them. As a former Porsche Cayenne Turbo owner, I don't think I will ever buy another Porsche again after that disaster.

[@thomasotten8030]

It's the base 2.0 with all the options on the middle console including Sport Plus Chrono. Reason is very simple: my wife drives it mostly and doesn't care about speed or acceleration. Fuel economy is alot better, maintenance is cheaper and parts are more widely avaible since it's basically a Volkswagen Golf GTI engine. @@DIYDanCars

[@DIYDanCars]

@@thomasotten8030 You should be fine then!

[@alizezoo4295]

My friend , i would like to ask you Do you no ather disk break for gran turismo s 2014 with same performance and Cheaper price and Available on anthers website?

[@edgardogonzalez479]

Thanks for the tutorial. Excellent information

[@wayneC7]

It’s the same caliber setup as my C7 Corvette. I got a 2022 Levante fingers crossed

[@trentonamburgey3597]

Dan, I'm a novice and have changed my brake pads one time but now looking to do rotors as well. I've looked at your links and only see front rotors. Am I missing something?

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Trenton, this video pertains only to the front brake service so I only included links to parts that relate to the front brakes. I haven't done the rear brakes on our Maserati yet, so I don't have a video or links to any of the parts that pertain to a rear brake service. - DIYDan

[@diegosoto4873]

Hello, how do you put in service mode to change the rear brakes pads? I have a Maserati Ghibli Granlusso and I change it but didn’t put in service mode, do you know how can I fix that? Or only with the Maserati scanner

[@evenscampbell6004]

Great video. Where did you purchase your parts for the brakes?

[@DIYDanCars]

Links are in the description.

[@FabianCharrua]

Nice. I just bought a 2020 Levante at the dealer with CPO and warranty until 2026. I wonder if they would void my warranty if I did stuff like this or change my oil. They wouldnt answer that question with certainty either way.

[@DIYDanCars]

You can service your own car and keep the warranty. According to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty act, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, it's illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void your warranty or deny you coverage because you performed the work yourself.

[@FabianCharrua]

@@DIYDanCars Awesome piece of info thank you. Of course I will document everything. It has 21k miles now and at 37K the 3rd factory service is due which is basically spark plugs and they want $3k for that service. Insane! Im in the process of finding a decent OBD unit to reset codes etc. Again thank you.

[@DIYDanCars]

@@FabianCharrua No problem! Check out my Maserati Ghibli and Granturismo videos to get a feel for how easy these cars are to work on. IMO the dealer prices are insane, even if you're rich! My Maserati Granturismo DIY videos can be found here: bit.ly/2Iq7wCh My Maserati Ghibli DIY videos can be found here: bit.ly/3105X4D

[@FabianCharrua]

@@DIYDanCars I subscribed and 👍 your video. Im sure there are many common procedures wihe the Levante. Im not rich (yet... God willing) so saving money is a concern. I'll continue to 👍 your videos :-)

[@FabianCharrua]

Can you recommend a decent OBD unit to read reset service lights etc? Tks

[@brandonstill7229]

Where did you get the Maserati brake pads? Is the dealership the only place to get them?

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Brandon! All of the parts I used can be found in the description.

[@johanc8604]

hi how many warn sensor are needed? one front and one back or there are 4 sensors Best Johan

[@RodolfRoyce]

Hi there, Thank You for the video. I have one question please.

[@DIYDanCars]

Sure. What's up?

[@josephtdi8764]

Fantastic thank you

[@bigtuna9529]

Does it matter if you have the emergency brake on or off when you do this job? Thank you

[@DIYDanCars]

The emergency brake engages on the rear brake rotors, not the front. If you are servicing the rear brakes and the emergency brake is on, then yes, removing the rotors will be quite difficult. Hope this helps!

[@bigtuna9529]

I’m doing the pads on all 4 wheels and wasn’t sure about the EB or any type of settings when jacking the car up, I know some luxury vehicles have settings for lifting the vehicle. Thanks for all the help!

[@DIYDanCars]

@@bigtuna9529 Sure. No problem!

[@mtruongma]

Did she trade in her gs350? It’s very nice car

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks! Our GS350 has been very good to us and we have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon. We will probably have our GS350 for a very long time! :) The Maserati is her fun car that she enjoys driving when it's warm out and goes into hibernation once fall starts setting in.

[@MYMUSIC-si2vl]

Wonderful

[@XBOPEBOYZX]

DROP SOME MERCH WOOOO

[@NexisGamesATX]

Thanks man

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem! Happy to help!

[@lilycara5249]

Good stuff

[@RealWorldVision]

What state do you live in?

[@DIYDanCars]

I live in a land far far away...

[@oldschool1993]

Anyone know of another rotor that will fit the Maserati- I'm sure they are interchangeable with some other cars and a lot cheaper.

[@DIYDanCars]

The rotors I installed are the only aftermarket solution available that I'm aware of.

[@mr.availablebalance]

Did you ever find out? I’m having hard time finding them and ordering them has been taking too long

[@oldschool1993]

@@mr.availablebalanceProblem solved- guy wanted my Gran Turismo and he had Jaguar XK 140- we made a deal. No more modules, or scanning or electronic gimmicks. Point, plugs, condenser and carbs.

[@anthonyfultz8510]

What abt the electronic E brake??

[@DIYDanCars]

E brake is for the rear wheels and this video is for the front. If you're doing the rear brakes, then you will have to turn it off before service.

[@alanortiz4234]

​@DIYDanCars how do you turn off the ebrake?

[@daha7864]

You still like those pads?

[@DIYDanCars]

Yep.

[@daha7864]

@@DIYDanCars Good deal. I’m about to do this cheap for a new friend. What do you think would be a fair charge, he pays for, but I get the parts and do it? I’d do it exactly like you did. Nice and clean. Back of the rims and all, just like it was my car.

[@DIYDanCars]

@@daha7864 He doesn't sound like a "friend" if you're charging him. ;) If he's a good friend, then have him pay for beer and dinner. That's what I would do. If he is more of an acquaintance then a friend, then charge him whatever you feel is fair.

[@daha7864]

@@DIYDanCars lol… he’s not that good of a friend, yet lol 4 if he deals with parts 👍🏻 I’ll share some with you, for the nice vlog 🏖️

[@DIYDanCars]

@@daha7864 No problem! Happy wrenching! :)

[@michaelbutler5255]

Website to order everything

[@michaelbutler5255]

I got it thanks

[@DIYDanCars]

Sure. Links to all the parts I used are in the description.

[@Lorob854]

Wow !!

[@barenekid9695]

WHY? not have the rotors Resurfaced ? Astoundingly cheaper than the Ludicrous price of a new Marserati rotor

[@DIYDanCars]

Because these rotors don't meet them min thickness requirements, hence the replacement.

[@DavidM-mb1vx]

Nice video but I believe that you made an error with the tensioning spring. I did this job but with Brembo pads and the instructions clearly say all arrows point in the direction of rotor travel. Perhaps it’s a brembo thing but wanted to point out for anyone watching this video but using different pads. Read the instructions!

[@DIYDanCars]

Hello, I just double checked my video and I don't see anything wrong with the way I installed the tensioning spring. My Maserati shop manual clearly states that arrow on the tensioning spring needs to face up, which is clearly shown in this video. Also, I'm also not using Brembo brake pads!! I went with EBC Red Stuff pads.

[@DavidM-mb1vx]

@@DIYDanCars I saw that. I used the Brembos and it’s arrows towards rotor direction. Just pointing that out in case someone uses this video as direction but different pad types.

[@DIYDanCars]

@@DavidM-mb1vx Sure. No problem.