Easy brake pad replacement

[@lukeclarke1068]

The first time I ever changed brake pads I was surprised how easy it was. At the same time I was annoyed at just how much shops charge for such a simple job.

[@jasontackett6396]

1. Its not always simple 2. Theres a lot more maintance that goes into but yes easy cheap way to just get it done without taking the extra steps will get you by.

[@oddarntnes7079]

a shop will almost always do a more thourough job than this guy.

[@lobasboyfriend8073]

@@oddarntnes7079this is something a mechanic would say 😂 youll so salty people can do your job watching a 30 second youtube vid

[@alx9950]

@@oddarntnes7079I paid 900 for a break job and they didn’t grease a thing

[@ericsalinas98]

​@@lobasboyfriend8073he didn't show the part where you have to pump the brakes or he would've been rolling down the street unable to stop 😂😂cant fit everything in a 30 second video 🤡

[@johnnyespinoza6861]

Its probably not a big deal but the way he tighted the lugs had my heart hurting

[@jaybutton3004]

He star pattern takes them off Then tightens them 1 next to 1 I saw it too 😭

[@davidw1640]

And there's not a Torque Wrench in sight 😂

[@jacobflack4063]

Right

[@johnsonchan8532]

Noob

[@danielorta5988]

Lol I was thinking the same shit, how u Gona show us something an then totally do a shit job putting your tire back on

[@x_verifying-_-7091]

Forgot to grease up the guide pins or you’ll have uneven pad wear

[@prestonweldon9084]

I was about to comment about that that's a typical rookie mistake

[@babyproductions5523]

He tried his best he doesn’t seem like he knows a lot didn’t do the thing right and didn’t tighten the wheel in start pattern man needs post stuff that’s correct

[@cjadventures8840]

Wait the guide pins? What’s that

[@jayvito3667]

@@cjadventures8840fr

[@3o5maniak]

@@cjadventures8840 I think the pins he’s talking about are the two bolts holding the caliper

[@johngrefer9799]

My God finally someone who knows how to use a cordless rachet first break the bolt lose then take it off wow.

[@SD-et4gv]

Look ez as 123 for a poor man like me that can't afford all that extra stuff an money I don't an no time for ❤😢

[@eduardogalindo5588]

Why did he bolt in that tire like that 😅. Your supposed to go in a star patter.

[@alexesparza6171]

Dead ass first thing I noticed 😭😂😂

[@mmmmm-ne6zn]

​@@alexesparza6171 right!!!

[@eternalbliss5189]

This is super important 👍🏽

[@disastreee]

and dont use impact

[@vwwrenchie314]

Probably be cuz like the rest of the job he didn't know what he was doing anyway not a good video

[@rhouser1280]

Dude, I’m sorry, I hate to be that guy, but you left out about 15 steps. I could see if it was an air filter but peoples brakes, come’on man

[@fredsanford336]

Yeah, now a bunch of dvmb broads and fruity “men” will think they can change their brakes 😂🤣

[@cormet55os28]

Agree

[@bigb488]

I know right 😢

[@wachofelix4560]

Torque specifications for lugs and bolts, when pushing piston back open bleeder valve then close with torque specifications , wire brush and clean wheel hub and caliper bracket and lubricante bolts and hardware and back of the brake pads as well. White lithium is good.

[@chicagocrazy5740]

Tip: you can just removed the bottom caliper bolt and let the top one loose, that way you can just slide it up

[@tyharris78]

would you still have to compress the caliper ?

[@chicagocrazy5740]

@@tyharris78 is a must.

[@tyharris78]

@@chicagocrazy5740 yes did it yesterday , needed to make space for the new pad

[@janetyeoman1544]

Best to remove both bolts, remove slider pins, clean and re lube pins for a smoother action. Especially if you live in the rust belt or Canada.

[@giovannialicea241]

You have to lose both to grease the guide pins. The guy in the video didn't do it.

[@whatdadogdoin7531]

No not yet. You need to pump the brakes to make the caliper piston stick out. Otherwise the brakes won't be applied. Also loosen the brake master cylinder cap to vent off the pressure when compressing the piston and make sure no brake fluid spills out

[@jimiboii209]

Thank you

[@socer451]

I'm a visual learner....need to see this done.😂😂😂

[@GODISGREAT122]

❤❤❤ Very informative.

[@ismailali3250]

Pump the brakes when

[@whatdadogdoin7531]

@@ismailali3250 after you have installed the new pads and put everything back in place

[@DevilDog83]

He forgot to mention that if you use a “C” clamp to use the old pad for the clamp to push against the piston.

[@pollux2825]

grease the slides pins whenever you take the caliper off, and tighten to wheel in a star pattern, also when you change the pads you usually want to change the rotors too. the rotors surface will cause uneven pad wear.

[@CumminsTech24]

Resurface the rotors. Look for the lip on the rotor, if you have a lip you’ll be able to resurface without risking safety

[@lonewolf2205]

You don’t have to change the rotors every time you swap pads, for each car it varies because you must measure rotor thickness and taper. I work at an auto shop and we usually recommend a rotor change due to if the rotor is out of round of 3 thousands, this is because it causes a big pulsation on the brake pedal, a dial gauge helps with the out of round process check, and we use micrometers to measure the rotor on 8 different areas around the rotor. If the rotor is not out of round and is in specifications it doesn’t require replacement, if it falls out of specs it does. I also did see a comment on resurfacing as well, some shops do it while others don’t. Mostly today it’s kinda rare to find a resurfacing shop out there, but they still do exist. The reason why shops don’t do it is labor costs, each rotor to resurface takes about 15 minutes to having to do a rough cut and slow cut. That’s why so many shops stopped because we lose our shop efficiency, plus resurfacing causes the rotor to be thinner (obvious) but it makes it more prone to warp if the rotor is hot and gets splashed with water causing many customers to come back. It just becomes a big hassle, but hey, if you have a perfectly thick rotor that is newer by all means get it machined!

[@kslash7520]

Make sure to also clean and lube your caliper piston rods, its very important to keep them in shape to prevent uneven brake pad wear.

[@Rebirth602]

Cant describe how bad it is for the caliper piston to have direct pressure on the inside of it. ALWAYS use the inner pad as a back stop to compress the piston.

[@FooShiestyOG]

followed you instructions now I needa to the mechanic for a fucked up break line because you didnt tell me I needed to hang the caliper

[@duckwildcodyjames4330]

You only have yourself to blame, you can clearly see he has his calliper supported so it doesn’t fall and bust the line.

[@andrewleos9803]

🤣🤣 you listened to a KZbin short.

[@DroopyLoops]

Pretty sure you made that up after seeing him not say so. Any competent person would know to support the line

[@OffendingTheOffendable]

Maybe watch a proper video next time

[@guacamole6856]

Prettt sure this was a joke… y’all just don’t get it

[@mowman7777]

It’s best to install new or resurfaced rotors too.

[@childrey14]

Forgot to bleed and replace the clips. Also before you put your pads on use brake grease on pads and anit seaze on caliper pins. Same with back of rotor. Just put new rotors on everytime you change the pads too.

[@jesusbravo5550]

Forgot to grease up guide pins and to resurface the rotors and measure if they are within specification. That is how you do it right. Not to mention tightening the lug nuts to the right torque spec with a torque wrench. No wonder those mechanics charge hundreds of dollars but do it right.

[@PredaorGuy101]

I mean, if you do it right it’s not complicated enough to pay these mechanics all that money for a job well done. If you care about your car (and your wallet) you’ll look into all the details of how to do it, if you’re not already aware, and do it right the first time 👍🏻

[@_monti142]

hello? just make sure its thight wont cut it, wheel bolts have to be torqued to spec, same for those caliper bolts

[@johnp.5938]

First, lift vehicle with correctly rated jack on proper lift points, then use floor jacks with locking pins to be extra careful and safe, then proceed with removing the wheel

[@thegreatrelease4539]

Jack stand? Grease slide pins? Replace old pad clips.

[@bossartwork2269]

You should probably be telling people not to hang the caliper or they will mess up their brake line

[@daemonshotz4481]

True luckily I knew that part though 😂 for the most part this video deserves way more likes.. very straight forward

[@MySwagg93]

Where do you put it ?

[@daemonshotz4481]

@@MySwagg93 I hooked mine to the shocks so they stay up

[@MySwagg93]

@@daemonshotz4481 thanks!

[@daemonshotz4481]

@@MySwagg93 no problem

[@josephknight1393]

You save a lot of money on mechanics, but expend a lot of money on tools. Which will save money on the long run

[@islandtime1402]

All done and not a torque wrench in sight... 😂 You also didn't inspect the rotors, piston, guide pins or replace the pad guides, lubricate anything or put anti-seize or thread locker on. But other than that, yeah...

[@bigb488]

Lousy job, this guy 😢

[@jonathancabrera8721]

Didn’t need to take the whole caliper off for just pads u just had to remove the bottom bolt lift the caliper and put the pads on 👍🏽

[@Trashmouth75]

Agree, could have just done one

[@GODISGREAT122]

Thanks

[@thelegendkillergus7451]

Thanks buddy your saving a lot of people money also is something new that they will learn 👍

[@gunguy8348]

This is not the right way but I like he was showing it’s not rocket science. I would say this is for emergencies if you were steel to steel and had very little money to keep your car going so you can do the full brake job later

[@GabrielGarcia-hz3ou]

Do I change all 4 tires then press the brakes to get the pistons to adjust or change front then back

[@EgCapalot]

Why is no one saying this? OPEN YOUR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR! Where do you think that air is going when you compress the pistons? Into your damn brake lines, let that air escape

[@Lion0305]

Always open your brake fluid reservoir cap before compressing the caliper. You can blow your brake lines if you don’t.

[@hyugon6859]

I usually change out the rotors if its super bad

[@cnbwllkm]

What if car has electric parking brakes. What tool are you going to use for those type calipers. What if the rear caliper pistons need to be turned in, what tool then?

[@X-NINFA-X]

Yes they do charge hundreds of dollars for something so simple!!! I just need the tools 😭😭😭

[@jamesharris8082]

Show a video of those electronic brakes and show how they're done and you'll see the difference in how hard it is to do them and why stops can charge a lot of money it's not that expensive to do but it is a little bit of everything to do and you got to have special tools.

[@abdullazizalfadhly8424]

What about the slider pens 😂😂 fuck em yaa , Good job 😂😂😂

[@czzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

You forgot to grease the pins genius..

[@BingoRebel]

The way you didn’t consider replacing your rotors along with your pads is the reason us mechanics deal with customers with squeaky brakes

[@petew8238]

What about putting some slider pin grease on there. Cleaning up where the pads go. Heck maybe even a new rotor. Sliders could be seized. Oh boy

[@ion-fd3pn]

i’m a 14yr and i wanna be a mechanic in the future and i wanna learn a lot of things at a young age so i dont have to in the future and its actually blows my mind how smart i am because i have a 16yr old neighbor that doesn’t know how to change a battery or how to change a tire or how to check oil level

[@username_af]

I learned everything I know from youtube

[@ion-fd3pn]

@@username_af dang imma needa try that

[@limamantapachitas]

Lub the pins with silicone grease very important and the pads ears

[@boxychubbo6922]

Where do the spark plugs go

[@Falling-faster]

Directions unclear, wheels are now all over the freeway.

[@pinkfrank]

Didn't lube the slides didn't change the clips and didn't do the star pattern to put the wheel on evenly. If the tire was rough coming off it might not seat right putting em back on tightening the way he did.

[@GnosisJordan]

I don’t understand the compression of the caliper portion. Can someone explain it to me?

[@Tiffany-lw3po]

Does anyone ever take the brake reservoir cap off? Just saying it makes it easier to compress

[@miltict928]

Just careful not to suck any air in

[@kevinmiller5467]

Sometimes you are paying for them to tell you that you need a new rotor.

[@victorchan6817]

It’s also recommended to change the rotor as well

[@mouhijarvenkeisari3118]

​@@victorchan6817 no it's not😂

[@mynamedoesntsayanything4318]

@@victorchan6817 you just get it resurfaced

[@vadenummela9353]

​@@mynamedoesntsayanything4318 if theres a significant lip its worth it to turn your rotors down yeah. But 99% of cases removing a used rotor and putting it back on is waste of time.

[@yashshah6328]

@@mynamedoesntsayanything4318 Resurfacing a rotor is not worth it anymore. better to replace it with the pads. Fresh Pads, Fresh rotors is the best way to go.

[@frankstewart6734]

There are about 50 different kinds of calipers. Piston types. Electric brakes. You also didn’t check for disk wear. It’s not all that easy.

[@928guy]

"Pad Slapping" best to have those rotors replaced with new pair, or have the old pair turned (if they weren't that worn).

[@hitsbluntpodcastkcmo]

Don’t forget to pump the brakes before you start the car

[@juliaportillo5485]

This looks 😮easy -- I been paying so much for this.

[@budskrilla2u133]

This is exactly how you don’t do a brake job the right way. This is how you half ass a brake job.

[@marvin2678]

Why ?

[@budskrilla2u133]

The rotor will need to be replaced or resurfaced before the pads wear out. Most manufacturers have engineered the brakes to be replace all components of worn. He didn’t grease or clean the slide pins. I can go on?

[@shadowman1992]

I have done it like this and it has worked fine for 20 k more miles

[@drewskey05]

Changing pads deserves (and requires) more than a youtube short 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@calviny9384]

Somethings are not meant to be in Shorts format. If you've never done your brakes before, find a more in depth tutorial

[@MattGuzman-ng2yx]

This is what landed me here. I didn't think it was this simple, of course, just wanting to get the gist of what I'm getting into. But I kind of thought some impnt steps were missing. There was good advice, but yours is the best! That's what I'll do, and Thanks! 👍

[@MEWASTREL]

@@MattGuzman-ng2yx You and me both. Got a 2000 camry, and she's squealing like a stuck pig. She's my daily, so learning how to do this will not only teach me how to work on my car (as a man), but save me money as well. I'm an avid believer in "you get what you pay for," well, I'm not paying some schmuck all my hard earned dough (I'm a mailman) to do something I can do and should be doing myself. I love learning. So, yeah, thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

[@88cc20]

when i compress the caliper do i need to open the brake liquid cilinder lid open ? doesn't it push back air?

[@orlandomartinez1069]

Those rotors probably should have been changed as well.

[@Qchiko]

Use Torque wrench do not tighten bolts with impact no bueno 😮

[@chato9347]

You're supposed to turn the rotors as well how do you know if they're not warped shade tree mechanic

[@vadenummela9353]

Turning the rotors down is a waste of time unless theres a significant lip on there. Also if theyre below minimum thickness theyre garbage regardless.

[@fredsanford336]

Wow, you didn’t even have to bleed the brakes. Impressive 🎉😅

[@username_af]

Bleeding brakes is when there is air in the system

[@jermainebatedspade]

Didn’t even smoove out the rotors before putting new pads on

[@jamesharris8082]

Keep in mind. New cars have electronic braking now so it's not as simple as this video makes it look. Now brake pads aren't that hard to replace you're right about that but Mercedes these newer vehicles are these electric calipers take a lot more knowledge than just this right here.

[@Lemoncrusher4455]

Putting grease on the back of the pad causes more heat to the pad and wears them out faster.

[@DarkReaper-or9el]

id suggest you look at a detailed video like chrisfixes as this is not detailed and so many things are wrong

[@samanthamay4189]

Amen love Chris fix videos.

[@meshachfoster749]

Jus a psa. Always re-up on grease in the guide pin boots. Tbh idk bout putting grease on the back of the pad, looks sketch and I can't imagine the utility. Always tighten wheel lugs in a star pattern i.e. snug all and tighten each followed by its opposite for even seating of the wheel.

[@TonyStark-th6lj]

Forgot to clean the hardware and the brake shoe 😂, not doing this can cause annoying creeks and squeaks or squeals. Clean and then grease.

[@daedae88]

This guy is setting you up for failure. Replace your rotors, grease your guide pins, some caliper pistons require you to turn the piston, please don’t install your lug nuts without seating the wheel especially on a Toyota

[@RamandChevyOwner]

YOUR WRONG.REPLACE THE ROTORS OR GET THEM TURNED SO YOUR BREAK PADS DONT WEAR QUICKER

[@terryharvey4811]

THAT IS KNOWN IN THE TRADE AS A PAD SLAP.

[@vadenummela9353]

This is known in the trade as the guy who "had his friend do his brakes" and then shows up 20km later with no pedal.

[@noone-pg4lr]

@@vadenummela9353 why what was wrong with the way he changed his brakes

[@vadenummela9353]

@@noone-pg4lr no new grease on the guide pins is the biggest sin. Didnt clean the brackets for the pads. Didnt apply copper/antiseize grease to the ends of brakepads. Didnt turn down the rotors. And I could go on about small stuff.

[@noone-pg4lr]

@@vadenummela9353 ok thanks for the explanation I don’t know much about cars

[@tezzasbigbuz3933]

You only need to remove bottom bolt

[@changer1013-w5d]

What kind of drill is the one you used for brakes

[@Effytowers2000]

Beginner here but why do u need to compress the caliper? I’m confused on that part. Of every video I watch

[@joepando291]

Same lol

[@JustaShrimp372]

The pistons in the brake compress when the pads get wear. They push them out to fit the new, thick ones

[@the_unkowngod_2328]

Easy answer is try to fit the caliper back after you put on new pads than youll realize 😁😁

[@brucew.mcosker6063]

To create more space for the new, thicker, brake pads. The older ones are worn thin and the caliper is closes to that size pad.

[@markcaputo-d1g]

as long s the rotors are good

[@JimmyLarsen1]

You didn’t grease anything or replace the clips

[@Jjejdh]

OMG IM INLOVE WITH YOU 😭💓THANK YOU

[@bossduck412]

Don’t forget to send and lube at two pistons

[@enriquenajera8914]

Do one bottom and one top first on the wheel nuts

[@enriquenajera8914]

When putting it back on obviously

[@azeeninety55]

You forgot to bleed the brakes especially if you compress the pistons.

[@outtertouchvisuals6454]

What tools are those

[@xXQx8allXx]

Bro needs a wheel alignment with this one

[@chrisr326]

Love simple, informative videos. Appreciate you cutting out the fat👍

[@davidtodd2555]

I did that but my pedal goes to the floor. What did II do wrong??

[@edgarcx3447]

Bleed the brakes

[@wildmadchild6934]

No lube for the slide pins

[@SaerTurner]

you did not inspect the rotor nor check the rotor thickness you did not regrease the pins you did not check to see if there was even wear on the pads as that is a Sign of uneven pressure that could be related to your brake booster or abs or a couple other things ..this is why Real mechanics charge what we charge as we do the job Right and properly

[@kid5042]

Stfu. The video literally says change break pads, not any of that other shit. You don’t need to be a “real mechanic “ to do any of the shit you named either.

[@mr.r9505]

Actually ya didn't put coating on for squeaking on the back sides of pads but good job

[@Itz.lazyjake]

Why do you need to compress the caliper?

[@theone4262]

So the new wider pads fit.

[@joshuacharlery5826]

I’ll give a 6 outta 10 for effort

[@DavidGurrney7589]

Nothing is that EASY!!!

[@teehenare9178]

Dont we have to bleed the brakes

[@MiggsRacing]

Forget to use a torque wrench on the wheels wouldn’t recommend following this guy, most people don’t know how to jack up a car ether if show them how to do that first before anything else

[@juliancamano4424]

STAR PATTERN WHEN PUTTING WHEEL BACK ON… jesusssss

[@Black1Pod]

Dont you need to drain some of the brake fluid? Pretty sure if you don’t the piston inside the caliper will seize when you try to compress it.

[@michalakn]

No

[@EricStevenTerry]

Those break pads NEVER go back on that easy.

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

You forgot to grease for the caliper bolts.

[@jarellrogers8915]

I didn’t see him out the pins on. Don’t see them on when he’s finished either.

[@DandyChiggins710]

Dudes wheel is gonna fall off if that’s how you put them on 😂😂😭

[@universelove6163]

Can you do a video on how to change the rotors ?

[@josh19799]

And that how you mess up your brake in the future. Um you should inspection of rotor never mind you got to lube the slide pins.

[@ijgi04]

Any idea on Caliper bolt torque value?

[@Oozmacappabruderhood]

Bro you do not bolt up a tire like that

[@solas444]

Mavis tried to charge me 270 for two front replacement brakes only.

[@BV-Auto]

That's insane, pads are $40

[@solas444]

@@BV-Auto I know lol

[@austinhernandez2716]

I compress the pistons without taking the caliper off

[@koblih69]

No cleaning? No grease? No way!!!