Front Brake pad change 80 series landcruiser

this video is a run through on how to change the front brake pads on an 80 series landcruiser.
(Please note I am not a qualified mechanic I just understand 80 series Landcruisers my videos are just what I do and how to do it if you follow them you do so at your own risk)

[@MS-ho9wq]

Nice refresher before I do mine, very helpful 👍 BGM is fine, but I would suggest turning it down a little so we can hear you better. Gets annoying after a while.

[@blackllama1]

Thanks for the feedback

[@MarcHDJ81v]

Great video mate. Love the fact that you don’t need to pull the whole caliper off to replace the pads on the 80

[@blackllama1]

Yep so do I, it makes things a whole lot quicker

[@jackbroderick442]

Do you need to take the calliper off on the rear wheels though?

[@ALLASALAMI666]

Thanks for the step by step instructions... pain and simple language and good shots of each component and mechanical methodology... will be my first time doing pads and after viewing your A1 video I will proceed with confidence. Thanks a million. Oh it's great to be taught by a fellow Aussie 😀

[@blackllama1]

Thanks so much for the feedback. I’m glad that you have found it useful

[@virginiacruiser.7989]

Thank you!! Doesn’t seem so intimidating after you’ve walked us through it.

[@CursedClips]

using a c clamp to push the pistons back works well too. good video. happy i dont have to take the caliper off 🤘

[@blackllama1]

Yes I have done that also. I is usually use clamp if I end up having to take the calliper off 😔 When it works right and things go well it’s easy

[@justinrussell3770]

Great video and advice, cheers. But the frickin tunes in the background .........

[@Queensizemusic]

Thanks, man!

[@MarcHDJ81v]

Please do a video on servicing all the oils and flushing the coolant 👍

[@blackllama1]

Thanks for the idea. I do need to do an oil change. I’ll look at doing one on that. Upcoming is also on a brake fluid flush and correct bleeding of the system

[@setinstone9496]

Added safety tip: put a sole board under your jack stands, if you are not on a hard or paved surface.

[@blackllama1]

The ground under where I work is rock solid just has grass growing on it. Worked on my cars there for years.

[@setinstone9496]

@blackllama1 Oh, I am sure you are all good. Just putting it out there for everyone who thinks any old grass is suitable 👍

[@sodoffxx]

I agree with another guy. You don't need the background music.

[@kcw9313]

thank u for this

[@80srok71]

Cheers ty, built my confidence to do my brakes today cheers. Do you have a video for rocker cover gasket replacement? 1 HZ?

[@blackllama1]

I have a 1hdt but have not had to do that yet. My videos are what I have had to fix. And put up to assist others. Cheers.

[@buggydays2299]

Thankyou.

[@RBFR01]

When I do pads I clean and repack the slide pins and wash the rubber boots and inspect them for rips, I go over the top I guess or maybe that's what you're supposed to do?

[@blackllama1]

Is a great idea to do what you do. Probably should do that each time I change pads. I have had those pins seize up due to water ingress. The video is basically what a mechanic would do.

[@SmoothCanoes]

Im doing my brakes now and my spring plate is up the other way, so i don't that that's too critical

[@whatsupshittafabraans1926]

Mate- screw driver is not the go, I found a segment on a rear disc between vent ribs missing and with a beveled off edges, by an and Le grinder, good enough to continue service but , Not sure if that repair wpuld be good enough for fronts, anyway 2 pairs of Multies be the best bet to force pistons & caliper apart, keep it undamaged- the hassle of F’up$ not worth it

[@capdixakiin7013]

Ok

[@KiyaWarrior]

do you have a video on replacing brake lines?

[@blackllama1]

I haven’t had to do that..... yet. But if I do I will definitely do a video

[@Lhenry-pf5zn]

Please eliminate the music, totally unnecessary. I would rather hear you distinctly.

[@Sassy7gurl]

You need hearing aids

[@paulalan4750]

I know you’re not crawling underneath, but still a MAJOR safety issue jacking and supporting on GRASS! Yikes!

[@blackllama1]

Not had any issues been working on all my cars there for years as I have no concrete to work on, yard is base filled with well drained hard base. If it was a paddock I would not be doing it that way. I know that base fill here. Never had any issues

[@chrisstreet6827]

You shouldnt need to take any fluid out the reservoir. With new brakes all round the fluid should be at the top of reservoir and it will fall as your pads wear - but it will still be above the minimum even with all the pads worn out. You never in theory should need to top the fluid up so when you fit new pads it will never push it back overflowing again.

[@blackllama1]

In theory yes that should be correct. But as when I do it I push the cylinders out past where the old pads were when new. I just don’t like risking that it might overflow so it is much easier and safer to take a little bit out and top it up with fresh fluid.

[@chrisstreet6827]

@@blackllama1 it also does have the advantage of keeping the fluid a little fresher as well which is no bad thing.

[@Queensizemusic]

Thanks, man!