How to Change Brake Pads on a 2011 Ford Fiesta

[@TheTechBasement]

The size of the sockets needed would be nice to have in the description. Other wise short and to the point.. tks.

[@Sam-fj1ug]

You only need to remove the main bracket if your changing the rotor or turning the rotor..removing the caliper itself is recommended if your not changing the rotor or turning it. As far as the brake fluid reservoir the capacity shouldn't overflow should go back to max level,you should never have to add fluid to it two reasons for the level to be low #1 worn pads , #2 A leak and if you got a leak you got a problem.....

[@SI0AX]

Great! There are very few videos of the modern Fiestas!

[@dmo.amgc633]

Very helpful great video 👍🏼🇦🇺

[@DonaldG-qq4ol]

Thanks for sharing.

[@georgeforall]

You don't need to turn the rotors? Also what about the rear?

[@wrenchwise1529]

If you have the equipment to resurface the rotors then yes. These ones were not warped or grooved and It typically is better to just replace when necessary. With drum brakes in the rear you will typically go through 3 sets in the front to one rear set.

[@georgeforall]

thank you.

[@TheRealXyzven]

@@georgeforall Just make sure you bed the brakes which isn't mentioned in this video or you may end up with a squeal or other potential issue.

[@paulrash4329]

what about putting the system in service mode

[@gloriadurst1601]

So no need to bleed the brakes?

[@TheRealXyzven]

Bleeding brakes is only if you are making changes to the brake lines (or similar circumstances) and need to remove air bubbles/pockets.

[@fishcatbunnypig]

Good point, yes, another video from 1-A Auto says to open the bleeder valve on the brakes and let the air bubbles come out until there are none.

[@Uriel767]

goodjob!

[@elijer_]

nice!

[@fishcatbunnypig]

We need to clean with brake cleaner but you don't show how to do that, despite the fact that it looks like you have already done this. I recommend watching another video where they do this complete process.

[@robertforster2476]

Didn’t need to take the calliper carrier off completely

[@msvivekgupta1]

Good

[@japfan8161]

How not to change pads, don't remove the carrier to change pads

[@wrenchwise1529]

I turned the rotors genius, the real question is why are you looking up how to do this if you’re the expert. 🤣