How to change brake pads on a Subaru

Here is how to change the brake pads on a car. This video shows me changing brake pads on a 2005 Subaru Impreza. The brake pads are easy to replace. Just remove the bolt at the bottom of the caliper and swing it upwards to remove the brake pads and then put on new pads, replace the bolt, and you're done. It is very easy to replace the brake pads on a car. This video will show you how to change the brake pads on a car.
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[@metapeutic]

Straight to the damn point!! No music, no story about the history of brake pads. Thank you sir. Great video

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@MYSTUFF-wy8gc]

yep, as it should be

[@pipelinewelding1376]

Instead using a piece of wood for depressing the Pistons I always used one of the old brake pads that way it compresses both at the same time.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Smart! Thanks!

[@GR8GUY54]

Pipeline welding im on a 2015 WRX w/ stock brakes and rotors and want to replace them with stock again for now. They are not making noises but do feel a bit "Sqeeshy" and wondered if it's best practice to change rotors and pads at the same time? Never done this before and doing research now so that I don't 'break' too much stuff. Thanks!! Any tips and advice is much appreciated.

[@AvocaSingleTrack]

Was gona post the same exact thing .

[@caleab27]

Dude, that was the easiest brake pad replacement video I’ve ever seen. Good job man! Oh, and thanks.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. I was amazed at how easy these go in. It’s almost as easy as the disc brake pads on my mountain bike.

[@josiahwright7114]

@@hoohoohoblin is there a reason your chose to remove the bottom pin and rotate around the top pin, and not vice versa? Seems it'd be easier to swing it down by removing the top bolt. Is the brake line not long enough, or?

[@ConcreteSheep]

@@josiahwright7114 Maybe the brake line that connects the calliper doesn't reach that low, if it's hanging down

[@hiaziam4210]

What this guy said! Thanks man~!

[@RogerRabbit342]

the timing for this video was just perfect!!! Just about to finish my coffee and go do it. then i found this while browsing. thanks buddy

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

[@DJT4363]

i new that u could just swing 1 side of the caliber up or down but its ben a while so i just wanted a refresh. u wodnt believe how many videos i watched to finally find urs that actually new how to do this. thx

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@lindavarjos5392]

Hahahaha love the little touch at the end! Really appreciate you filming this! It’s a huge help!! Thank you:)

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@AndrewKerslake]

Thank you for this. I'm not a car person. I spent years riding motorcycles, and the change process is very different on the bikes I rode. I was trying the way I knew when my wife pushed her phone with this video in front of my face. Much easier.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@nose6755]

Thank you for this video. Short, sweet, and simple.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@jodyboi716]

Thank you for getting straight and to the point great video sir.

[@jakeshingleton1187]

Everyone remember to grease the back side of the pad and the guide pins if they need it

[@allyssew5880]

This video is so short and sweet. Thanks, mah man.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

[@l.heredia9293]

Great job. Simple and sweet.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thank you! 😊

[@soxredsox]

jeez that yay made me jump. also no lube at any of the ends of the pads?

[@tristenvukelich5280]

soxredsox I read this comment at that exact moment haha

[@killeminati173]

I’m about to change the brakes on mine. Thank you for this easy simple video! 😬

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@anthonyh7038]

surprised he didnt lube the slides and put anti squeal on the pads

[@thegteam4349]

It always looks very simple and straightforward on YT but inevitably when I get going, bolts are frozen or there is some obstacle(s) that have to be overcome. So after buying parts and screwing with it for a good long while and not fixing anything, I’ll bring it to a mechanic who will have it back to me in a day or so. Sometimes knowing I’m a total idiot where mechanics are involves is a good thing.

[@badcrcz]

Great video just to do pads, but I'd highly recommend taking out both slider pins and applying silicone lube, and brake lube on the metal clips the pads slide on and the back of the pads where it contacts the caliper or piston. I'd also replace the metal clips with new ones, and check the piston boot and the slider pin boots for holes. I've done my own brakes a bunch of times and never had an issue until last week one side of the car had a hole in the piston boot, and the other side had a seized up piston and a slider pin that was rusted inside the bracket so I couldn't even get the bracket off. The entire assembly should slide off once you remove the one bracket bolt, so I ended up buying two new calipers. I'd also use an old brake pad to compress the pistons so it's even compression. Also with the front wheels off it's a perfect time to flush the reservoir and front lines of old brake fluid. Just run a hose from the bleeder into a container with some of the old fluid from the reservoir in the container and bend the hose so the top of the bend is above the bleeder, then top off the reservoir with new fluid and tighten the cap and pump the brakes until they start to firm up a little, tighten the bleeder and add more fluid the reservoir, and repeat until the fluid in the hose is clean, then tighten the bleeder. ChrisFix has a great video on 1 person bleeding. I've also had to replace my rotors every time because they were warped. Just replacing the pads and not lubing or checking anything is asking for trouble.

[@Rob-fx2dw]

I quite agree, good points. i just did the rears on an Imprezza and did the bleed as you descibe and cleaned/ greased the brake pins. One upper pin I saw was almost totally dry when I extracted it. I am much peased with the result.

[@Tommynator2]

I'll do mine tomorrow, no more garage visit for break pads and rotor replacement!

[@sesquipedalianstan]

Very clear and informative. Thanks a million!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@bryanpolden1587]

You forgot to relighting the brake fluid "tank". Also those rotors would be good to show how they wear and when they should be changed. But a good easy video for beginners to follow along with. Apart from the 2 things I mentioned its detailed and clear without all the inbetween shit that can confuse people , nice e work

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@guygoodwin]

Great instruction , I think my 2 yr old could follow these instructions :)

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Guy Goodwin make him watch this video and put him to work.

[@DJT4363]

i use 1 of the old brake pads to press the calibers back. instead of wood

[@hungrymonkey5846]

Great video man , plain and simple!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@freiherrvonstein]

Thanks!!! Short sweet and to the point. I really appreciate your help

[@topmonkey6512]

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[@Filipinopanda1988]

Dont forget to pump your brakes a few times. Just to check that they work.

[@stinkyfungus]

Very helpful. Maybe add a can of brake kleen and 30 seconds to give the calipers a blast and tidy them up... because surewhynot?

[@iamthecozyking]

Best video ever. Thanks so much.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@DanielNielsenmusic]

Thank you! Just saved $300.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@exceptionallyskeptical587]

I'm getting ready to try to attempt to do this myself that's why I was watching this video what about bleeding the brakes?

[@pngoog]

Great video. I use welding c-clamp vise grips opened almost all the way to compress the brake cylinders. Less fuss with the turning the C-clamp worm gear. Also, don’t forget to tighten the cap on the master cylinder. Great job. Ironically, on the Subaru TriBeCa, you have to practically remove the entire front fascia but the breaks just two bolts, tie strap, a clamp and you’re good. BTW, just go LED on the headlamps and removed the lower headlight screws for good so you’re not stuck with low access to the replacement headlights.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@samnelson8927]

Great! Doing that this week!

[@rmiastk]

Great vid. Short and sweet.

[@topmonkey6512]

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[@bigmeatyxclaws876]

Great vid!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@teresathomas05]

Wow all that in 3 min? So easy.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. It is a great design.

[@topmonkey6512]

You can also take a look at how to do this with the device: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH6Qd3uIo5qEsJY, it may be helpful to you. This time is shorter.

[@johnnyhaerewa3609]

dont forget to bleed ur brakes too. jus as important. 1 extra is to get new clips for the pads to sit in and give it some grease on the side that does not sit with the brake pad. if u wanna go further give ur rotors a measure 4 warpage

[@topmonkey6512]

Yes, you are really a very careful person! You can also take a look at how to do this with the device: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH6Qd3uIo5qEsJY, it may be helpful to you.

[@gusf8451]

thanks for C clamp idea :)

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@tylerbarron4410]

Easy as heck! Hecken thonk u hooman!- My dog.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@johnnacua9942]

When changing brake pads, do you have to change all of the brake pads?

[@hoohoohoblin]

You should change both of the front ones at the same time, and both of the rare ones at the same time, but sometimes I will only change fronts, only change backs if the other ones are still good.

[@dannymorn5448]

Thanks bro

[@hoohoohoblin]

Welcome

[@duanevtv272]

I’m just a bit unsure because I didn’t see it in the vid but have you put grease on the caliper slides?

[@ehdmartv]

Do you need to put any type of lubricant or anything else on the pads or can you just pop the old ones out and put new ones in?

[@mrdavidurquhart]

Very fun and helpful video. Awesome lol

[@hoohoohoblin]

+David Urquhart Thanks.

[@redraider7614]

Was not expecting Walter White to own a Subaru

[@shlomogoldenstein344]

Question, I’m going to replace both rotors and pads on a friends 06 Impreza, by any chance do you know if the caliper bracket bolts are 14mm?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don’t know. I don’t have the car anymore, so I can’t check.

[@JonathanVaucher]

no lube on the shims and brake pad ears ?

[@RowanD24]

Is this the same for a 2014 imprezza?

[@nathanaelcotton6813]

My caliper swings down but wont fit past the little tab that the bottom bolt secures to any ideas

[@PRYRA]

tegridy farms

[@liamcavanagh8999]

What happens if you don't crack the brake fluid tank and force the pistons back anyway?

[@elwood62]

You can blow the seals in the caliper.

[@chessmasternater]

Is it just as easy to replace the brake pads on a 2016 Subaru Outback?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don’t know how much they’ve changed the design. Mine is 11 years older than that, so it might be different.

[@burnoutsbyteensandsuch5310]

Was that for the front or the rear?

[@hoohoohoblin]

It is the front. I did another video where I change the back pads. They are very similar.

[@Turtle206]

Cant belive they asking $800 plus for this

[@hoohoohoblin]

It’s a high profit job!

[@katiehaugen4823]

What is the torque for front/rear caliper bolts?

[@billybobbobson5346]

Katie Haugen if you don’t have the same car that’s in this video, you should look up the torque for YOUR car. It’s 2019.... it’s just a google away.

[@salimtechative5782]

Are they rear and front pads the same?

[@hoohoohoblin]

No. They are different sizes. Replacing the pads should be pretty similar job though.

[@bobadler3097]

"put a brembo sticker on it" lmao

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@luisponce1472]

You don't have to use that Wood Just use The Old Pad with the C Clamp

[@robcrozier1692]

Yeah the dealership wants $189 per axle. For that money I can buy pads and go to Vegas haha

[@hoohoohoblin]

Have fun! I’m glad I could help.

[@stevenharden803]

Just use an old brake pad to push the piston in

[@JonathanVaucher]

no lube ??

[@noelagostonkovacs4475]

Can you write down the stats of the car? What engine type, what year it is??

[@noelagostonkovacs4475]

Because I bought calipers like this, but I can’t find pads for them

[@hoohoohoblin]

It is a 2005 Saab 9-2X, with a 2.5 liter non-turbo engine. It is the same as the Subaru Impreza.

[@billybobbobson5346]

What car he has is irrelevant. Buy the right parts for YOUR car.

[@davidharris2016]

u know how to make go carts and mini bikes?

[@hoohoohoblin]

No, but I bet I could figure it out. Whenever I go to Harbor Freight Tools and see the 200 cc gas engine on sale, I think about building a go cart.

[@davidharris2016]

+hoohoohoblin lol I try but I just never have all the parts

[@ACoustaDC]

+hoohoohoblin Isn't amazing how cheap they can sell those HF engines.... Makes me wanna build a go cart too.

[@brunildallera4189]

For subaru legacy 2006?

[@hoohoohoblin]

This is a 2005 Impreza. I don’t know if your car is the same or different. I bet it is the same.

[@misaelramos5442]

Very similar if not identical. Same bolt same place

[@hawaiianf1504]

Better late than never

[@_wallnutz_]

Not WRX.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Probably not. I bet the WRX has much bigger brakes.

[@angleturner]

Quick and easy, …yeah, … if you’re OK with doing a down and dirty half-a$$ job of it. Of course that’s probably the same way the dealer or most shops would have done it too, then charging you $200.

[@johnnys6477]

😂😂😂

[@anthonyguess5528]

This was horrible. You use no brake cleaner to clean the Pistons before you push them back in, you also pushed the dirty brake fluid back up into the cylinder instead of pushing it out the bleeder and use no grease between the pad and the Pistons and you put new pads on a rotor it should be turned so they all wear together. I'm guessing you did this just to show the basics but for somebody that doesn't know these other things it would be helpful

[@stevanolistevanoli235]

Thanks bro right to the point no Messin around that's how the videos should be God bless you man

[@donmarco4502]

you never realize how easy something is until you look up how to do it, especially KZbin in 2021 :))

[@topmonkey6512]

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[@gregorybirch362]

Is this the same for a 99 WRX?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Gregory Birch Not sure. I think the WRX has bigger better brakes.

[@chrisgee2616]

99 wrx? Check the Flintstones channel for more info on the brakes