How to Change Front and rear Brake Pads and Rotors (Complete Guide)

[@ScorpioWomanMoon]

Im a single mom who works and goes to school Im on a very tight budget, my car is my life line thank you so much for this video. I literally cried when I finished this project

[@danielochoa831]

good job..!!!! 👌🏼

[@Jayynoz.]

you go girl 💪🏾

[@frankgrimes2679]

@John Smithy It would have been a 10 hour video

[@tractorfone5567]

Hey Scorpio your awesome!

[@Mika30041975]

You are great.

[@NumeroGaijin]

As a guy that didn't have a father or another suitable figure to teach me these things, I am glad that you made videos and now I am able to do what I was helpless to do on my own. Thank you! Changed my life.

[@samsunggalaxyS24-n5j]

So he's your daddy now ?

[@gscranage4594]

You can do repairs if you have basic mechanical knowledge.

[@jayluis189]

Omg people shut up, not everyone is good with cars, the same way some people don't like to cook or others don't like to exercise and don't know shit about Fitness. Everyone gots weakness that they need to work on. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@NumeroGaijin]

@@samsunggalaxyS24-n5j Did you even read what I typed? What a foolish comment. Moving on....

[@NumeroGaijin]

@@gscranage4594 Unfortunately, I honestly didn't have that. I was much more of an computer and electronics guy.

[@chieftonga]

I love that you explain the “why” behind a lot of things you’re doing. Even the little things. Thanks bro!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@karldumeury9775]

yeah. those 'why' are very meaningful to me too

[@enomkhhetri3333]

Hi Chris, I am a big fan of you. I want to know how to change break and the router of 2016 Nissan Pathfinder.

[@areus9475]

@@enomkhhetri3333 SAME IDEA

[@OfficialDiego10]

@@chrisfix said morning

[@FlexSZN23]

Chris fix is one of the only KZbinrs who actually tutorials that are easy to follow for beginners. He doesn’t have to explain the details but he does. We appreciate you man!

[@truthone8297]

I 2nd this statement. Thanks Chris Fix!!

[@ItsAdrianSauce]

I 3rd this statement, THANK YOU CHRIS FIX!!!

[@unknownunknown585]

It's unbelievable the amount you can learn on KZbin. You can become a good mechanic without even leaving your house. Love your work bro!

[@Cooldibs]

Unknown Unknown False.

[@matthewferguson4766]

Cooldibs You can learn how to do most maintenance yourself without leaving your house

[@ducksauce2746]

Cooldibs he’s actually right lmao

[@RandomLuckk]

Cooldibs not false youtube is a excellent learning tool with self discipline

[@JoseAntonio-pb7nd]

Plus the savings, mechanics they gouge wallets.

[@annechovey2492]

Hey Chris. I have been crazy busy since I first viewed your videos, long story but my wife and I just bought our first home, a fixer upper and we needed a truck to make it all come together. I found a GMC 1994 V6 4.3L 116K and it needed all new brakes and fluids replaced, coolant, AC, and Fuel Filter. You are my go to site, first stop, for any work that I might need to do. I cannot overstate how much I appreciate your work. Not just the what, but How you present your instructions. SIMPLE is not easy or basic, but shows mastery and control, with little left to chance. You have saved me and my wife hundreds if not thousands of dollars, at a time when money is tight and our rental home was repossessed by the bank (after 7 years of loving our life we faced a bit of a crisis). It is a blessing on one hand: a nice house that with a little work will be a great return on investment, but we lost a trusted mechanic because of our move. When every penny was needed for moving and closing costs. I was able to find and fix a low cost vehicle that has plenty of life, but needed some TLC. Your videos, suggestions (tools, Harbor Freight, suggested videos) all gave me the confidence to try. We now have a safe useful vehicle with plenty of life in it, a truck that I use everyday to haul stuff for our remodeling projects. If you think about it, you have done much more than help us with our vehicle. You have helped us buy a house. The world would be a much better place if more people were like you. I cannot overstate my gratefulness. Thank you, JC.

[@macdrekc]

👒

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

That's awesome and you now have skills that are useful for life.

[@ftbbalic]

I like the fact that Chris does his jobs the way HE would have wanted his car fixed; not the way mechanics would repair it. These mechanics dont do a third of what you do man! I love watching your videos

[@MrSupernova111]

Mechanics take a lot of shortcuts because they need to repair as many cars as possible to make more profit.

[@supernintendo7579]

That's why he is the man. Eric the car guy. 🚗

[@ashkomansh]

Until now, I had been paying these shops about $900 - $1,200 for changing rotors and brake pads. Your video is wonderful. I bought all parts for about $400 and changed everything myself. Learnt a new task. And gives me peace of mind that this critical braking system will function properly when needed. Thank you!!!

[@joepoe8861]

I just did my breaks. Couldn’t have gone any smoother. The only thing I would have added at the end was to remind to pump the brakes. I got lucky and no damage was done but I had to put it in park real fast because the breaks weren’t pumped. I hope I just helped someone with that info. Everything else was perfect Chris. Thank you.

[@amck72]

What do you mean by pump the brakes ?

[@calebronfeldt2149]

@@amck72 when you use the old brake pad to push the piston back it doesn't have all the fluid in it when you start your car. So push the brake pedal several times until you feel it start giving you resistance again like normal.

[@amck72]

@@calebronfeldt2149 gotcha 👍

[@WorkWaveAmbience]

@@amck72 like slow your roll and listen

[@christophelawson3458]

😂😂

[@haeke69]

Hey Chris - Just finished my second set of disc brakes - Thankyou once again. Your channel is helping so many people. We should all donate even just $1 . You have literally saved me hundreds.

[@pakfix5659]

hi

[@SkoutingVids]

We do when we watch his videos and drop a like he gets payed 😏💰

[@sheldondevries1047]

I am a novice when it comes to cars, I can do basic oil changes air filters fuel filters, but never have attempted brakes. This video was super informative, and my first rear brake pad and rotor change took only an hour. The rotor was a little fused in the center but adult of penetrating oil and it came right off. Thanks so much for sharing, made the guy feel like he was a mechanic for a second.

[@HenryScott-r9w]

I’m a novice mechanic and this is my first time attempting to do brakes but I feel pretty confident that I can do it with the help from your video, thanks!

[@chrisfix]

Let me know how it goes!

[@sanc9808]

Not only do I appreciate the easy to follow and detailed instructions, I appreciate how you point out little tricks along the way (such as using anti-seize instead of brake grease). The tire under the car as a backup is also a great idea, I'm going to start doing that (before I used just a jack and jack stands). Please keep up the good work.

[@Bretyllium]

Pleased don't use anti-sieze the way he did. It's dangerous and can lock up your pads

[@Linktw0]

Chris, i gotta tell ya, this was by far the best instructional vid i've come across in a long long time. I must have watched hundreds of "how to's" on a wide range of different expertises over the years, yet I don't think I've ever seen anyone getting EVERY aspect of it PERFECT. hoping that you do all of ur how to's this way i'm gonna check some out right away. In a nutshell, why your vids are perfect in my opinion: 1: HD resolution recording and 100% focus. 2: proper lighting on your workpiece. 3: Impeccable camera angles on every single detail. 4: clear view of what your hands are doing. 5: Straight to work, no lame pre-chitchat. 6: no long stories full of eh's and err's, almost seems scripted. 7: purely informational. 8: stays on topic 9: Attention to detail, briefly mentioning every single step no matter how small. 10: suitable for wide range audience with full explanation front to back at good tempo for those who are familiar with the material, yet without skipping any critical simple basics that a "first-timer" might need to be aware of. So anyways, awesome job man, I enjoyed every bit of it dispite the fact that I failed to fix my breaks in the end haha. the tutorial was very helpful so much appreciated! (piston is completely jammed so can't fit the new disk and pads until I find a replacement caliper.. D'oh!) ...u don't happen to have a video on replacing an entire caliper and bleeding the hydraulic circuit do you?? Greetings from the Netherlands,

[@chrisfix]

+Linktw0 Thanks a lot man! Hopefully you subbed!

[@Linktw0]

ChrisFix sure did!

[@michaelnurmela1704]

I use alot of your videos in my Auto Maintenance class, teaching students how to do their own brakes and oil changes etc. Keep it up, these are great!

[@scissrface2182]

I wish more schools did, but everyone has many different ways of doing things, I did my own research after watching his break pads video and some people dislike the copper lubricant and Chris used it.

[@stgstg79]

Chris, I ended up having someone with experience help me do the brake job to make sure I was doing it right, but your video gave me the confidence to even try and do it myself. It was a really good feeling of accomplishment at the end. Thank you!

[@chrisfix]

Florent Allard I used a new camera because I broke my camera I usually use when I was filming the video that will be out this week. I was trying to get a cool shot but I ended up ruining the camera. Now I need to buy a new camera for these videos so I am saving up!

[@jangel213]

Unrelated question.. I drive an 02 GMC Envoy and ABS light came up what are the things to check and what is ABS exactly?

[@JoseLopez-hw9gx]

muy buen video eres muy professional. suerte.

[@lovernotfightr2002]

+Jose Angel ABS stands for Anti-Brakelock System. This prevents the tire from locking up and skidding when you slam on the brakes by letting the brakes "slip"

[@PeaceLoveandMolotovs]

Do you have a go fund me?

[@jangel213]

David Masanz​ No I was changing ball joint and forgot to put a clip back.. ABS wire got caught in there somehow while driving and ripped it right off lol but got new one at rockauto 

[@nd318865]

Well; old guy (me) watched this video a week ago, ordered parts for the Insight and today; had to deal with rear brake mainsprings. Awful. Finally, happened to remember old trick of pushing end of spring down small screwdriver and pop. In. Having fits with the first front. Took too much apart!!! FINALLY, came in and watched this clip again, thank you very much, again, and saw what I was doing wrong in addition to Never Seize and silicon grease everywhere. Cleaned up my mess and did it your way and the last one did itself. ALSO: your one man brake bleed/ flush works like a dream. I feel so old but a bit redeemed, thanks to you.

[@jack765ful]

Great video! Thank you. For ages I've being reluctant to mess with brakes components with my own hands. 2 decades ago it was said to be carcinogenic etc. Now that I'm starting to get more handy working on various aspects of the vehicle, I'll be giving this a try myself. Some comments: I like how you put the anti-seize on the clip, before putting the clips on the front caliper. For the rear you did the other way around, which risks getting anti-seize onto the rotor. Also, ideally, pop and change the upper clip first. Notice when you changed the lower clip first (rear), and then you go to pop the upper clip -- the dirt from upper clip loosening fell right onto the lower (new) clip's anti-seize. Now the dirt will just be stuck there. Depending on the caliper & bracket, might not want to use wire brush, especially not steel wire brush. It could ruin the anti-corrosion coating. (Whatever the coating is). Ideally use just hard bristle plastic brush if that is sufficient for the job. Otherwise bronze brush is used to clean firearm barrels exactly because bronze is a softer metal (relatively). Folks that have only seen original factory caliper take this anti-corrosion for granted. Those that have seen "OEM replacement calipers" installed by dealers, and being disappointed 2wks after the installation at the sight of corroded "new" calipers, know what I'm talking about. Last time I had calipers replaced, I painted the "new" (refabricated) calipers with G2. (Yeah, and then I took them to a garage to have the guys install them for me.) Again, great stuff. Thank you for posting this!

[@paulboddy355]

Hey Chris, thanks for taking the time to make these videos, they are really appreciated. I have a 2014 Honda CRV, so I combined your video with a more model specific video and tackled the job. It gave me a huge sense of accomplishment, and with the money I saved by doing it myself I was able to add the necessary tools, I was missing, to my collection. Your videos are well laid out, very well shot, to the point and easy to follow. Thank you and keep up the good work!!

[@arkadiuszkrol6203]

Wszystko zle zrobione. nie nagrywaj takich filmów bo ludzi uczysz złej pracy. Sam nie umiesz pracować a uczysz innych. Niedobrze

[@arkadiuszkrol6203]

Wszystko zle zrobione. nie nagrywaj takich filmów bo ludzi uczysz złej pracy. Sam nie umiesz pracować a uczysz innych. Niedobrze

[@em6680]

Holy comprehensive instruction Batman! Great editing, great camera angles, no flubs or screw ups, helpful tips, no annoying techno music (or any for that matter) drowning out your voice.. youre like the Scorsese of You Tube instructional videos (minus the music) which is fine by me. Thanks!

[@abranherrera3512]

This is my first video I've seen from this guy and it's legitimately amazing.

[@4DIVID7]

All you get is a Hey Guys!

[@FlynnMTaggart]

Dude. You are about to save me a lot of money.

[@jacquelineartis4315]

Same

[@_Doskii]

How did it go?

[@kabloosh699]

Yeah a brake job is like 600+ now at a shop. Now you can do it for a 6th of that yourself.

[@MrBlackcat1990]

in fact he's doing it!!

[@topsu4896]

@@kabloosh699 i just take car to local school and they do it for free, only pay for the parts

[@levon5574]

Watched your video yesterday and changed my front discs and pads today. It took me 1.5 hours in relaxed pace. My car is a skoda fabia 1.9 tdi estate 2010(UK) completely different car but the process was exactly the same. VERY informative video and very easy explained thank you.

[@aceboogie711]

good info. then it should work for me

[@fireblade8905]

Levon good man

[@loosewheels1000]

I too changed my discs and pads,I've a citroen xara picasso, so easy to follow the video as well.

[@pandres4]

Levon g4

[@aroxgamerz4363]

Levon

[@jacquesviau6165]

Paid cdn$ 16.00 to You tube. Out of the blue came Chris’s channel. I work behind a desk all my professional life. But when his channel popped up on my screen about how to personally change your oil I said to myself “ why not”. Then I headed to a big Store to buy what were required and a ramp. Bam! I changed my oil myself. Since then I have been devouring his videos. Last Monday I registered for a mechanic course in a College. Not that I wanna to become one at 60. Rather to stop the financial abuse of certain technicians. his passion for the trade, excellent communicator, convinced me that I can do this. “Yes I can, right Obama”. At any rate Thank you Mr. Chris, on my way to learn the trade. I only watch your channel. My English is not that great I hope you understand me. Touloulou.

[@bcc2642]

I hate to think of the number of mechanics that are going out of business because of your videos. They couldn't be better produced or better narrated. I can't say enough good things about your work. I'm inspired to tackle repairs that I thought were impossible to complete without a professional. Thanks for sharing your gift.

[@chrisfix]

Brian Culver Thanks a lot Brian! I really appreciate it and I am glad my videos have been helpful in teaching you how to fix your car!

[@ashifarman766]

I was about to pay $200 on labor for these but now I’m confident enough to do it on my own. Thanks Chris.

[@Ricehatasian]

Howd it go?

[@nerlinr.e7615]

@@Ricehatasian I don’t think he made it 😔.😂

[@neilbreen9041]

@@Ricehatasian he dead

[@k.baller5140]

@@neilbreen9041 yup. Everyone thinks they could do it when they're just commenting on KZbin, just because Chris makes it look easy, but nobody actually does it when it comes to do it lol

[@DiamondScuff]

@@k.baller5140 chris has me attempted a lot of work. my first brake job was a bit sloppy. 2-3 better 4th better then a shop imo.

[@jasonmrobertsosu]

What a great video!!! So many of these have terrible camera angles that you can't see. Yours were perfect! Thank you so much

[@chrisfix]

Thanks. I do my best to get the best camera angles and info so you know what you need to do!

[@nathanhernandez5443]

I finally did my first brake and rotor change on my Nissan sentra and thanks to your video i was not nervous about it at all! I watch this and your other brake change video about 3 times and when I went to look at my brakes and rotors I knew every piece and what to do. Thank you chris! Please keep up this work and providing helping aide to everyone

[@chrisfix]

Glad it helped! Nice work!

[@fredrickzoller6772]

Hey ChrisFix ! I changed my brake pads ! My car fell of its jack but thankfully, I put the wheels under my car and I was “OMFG thank’s Chris for your advices” !

[@nathaniellevine7156]

saves lifes

[@thesteezylifeofdrew]

Thats crazy!!

[@chrisElearning]

holy crap. Good job you used the wheel. Buy some quality jack stands. NEVER work on a car with only a jack holding it up. That's not what a jack is designed to do. A jack is to LIFT the car, but not SECURE the car. People die in their own driveways. It happens.

[@Connor-kd3mv]

Your car fell of your jack stands? Damn! I didn’t know that was possible.

[@daniellebrown7837]

Helopter CLF kik

[@ky9845]

I'm 18 and just finished changing my brake pads and rotors for my 2002 Acura RSX thanks to this video. I love all the work you do man

[@Seriksy]

Because of this video I managed to change my rear brakes, and I cannot thank you enough! The only thing I've been doing before is changing tires. The best part of it was that no matter how frustrating it got sometimes, it was really fun. I learned so much and the feeling afterwards was amazing! But seriously, here in Norway, rusted and rounded screw heads are a big issue... Took me 2 hours to get the caliper bracket off. I'm going to start applying grease and cleaning rust every year when I change from winter tires to summers ones so I won't have such stuck screws

[@glenishii2022]

In the past, I NEVER EVER would’ve thought about fixing my own brakes. But with KZbin and ESPECIALLY Chris Fix, I just finished changing my front pads and rotors…and my car does stop. Thanks a million Chris Fix!!

[@richardhunnewell9999]

Chris, I love your videos. You are clear, logical, knowledgeable, and most importantly, you have the ability to communicate effectively. Also, I like that your repair work is always thorough and done right with great attention to detail. You are a gift. Thank you !

[@matthurd162]

Thanks! Changed the rear brake pads and rotors on my 2015 Hyundai Sonata using this video! Aside from a lot of trouble with 1 of the caliper bracket bolts it was not too bad. It’s rare to find such clear, well lit car tutorial videos. Very well done!

[@andrewl8251]

I try to watch ads at begining of your videos to the end so you get some reimbursement. I watched your videos and now I changed my Honda Accord 2014 engine oil routinely. Changed my CVT oil, changed pvc valve, changed warped front rotors and pads, rear pads ( messed up screw head holding rotor so just left the old one on for now) flushed my brake fluid. Plan to change coolant and later sparks plug etc. You are awesome man!!!!

[@chrisfix]

Awesome!! Thank you for the support. I am glad that you find the videos helpful and are able to repair your Accord! I have a few videos on changing coolant that you may find helpful as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWm8i3lrmLxqY6M and kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV6QZpmqar6cfsk

[@andrewl8251]

ChrisFix thanks much sir. Really appreciate it. #1

[@John1.1.14]

I watched so many video on how to do this in lincoln towncar and got really frustrated that most of them only show how to do front; then having their arms blocking the view or camera angled at the floor or their back and I can't see what's being done. And they don't show what to grease. Yours are the first clear and precise. Perfect view on what's going on so I have understanding what to do. I might have to rewatch this video several times as I do every step. Thank you.

[@willmorell6399]

just changed my brake pads for the second time because of you bud, keep it up. I honestly don't know how much they would've charged me at a local shop to do that because I always have done it myself on my own cars, but I know it was cheaper to buy new pads and a C-Clamp than to pay someone else's labor.

[@JohnDoe-ch6qy]

you can actually compress the piston by hand without the clamp, put old pad over it and just push it in, try it next time you change pads, if you can't do it by hand that means it's getting stuck, usually water gets under the seal and rust forms, so you need to take out the piston and change it, clean rust etc.

[@Seraphim401]

Not gonna lie. I'm never going to do this,but watching you work is very relaxing.

[@Attachments.]

Seraphim401 shut up with your goofy ass no one cares why even comment this

[@CalDeRosia]

Every comment helps Chris so why get angry?

[@batheandrelaxinmyshit6344]

@@Attachments. I am a lesbian

[@amebuh]

lmaaaaoo

[@alfeee2]

ChrisFix is without doubt the best channel for car repairs!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@randomman1697]

ZERO experience working on cars but with this video, successfully changes the brake pads and rotors. 12/10 you are the man

[@davescott2485]

Read a lot of the comments and have to agree.Your instructions are spot on, concise, and to the point. You should be THE go to guy for all vehicle maintenance. Thanks for taking the time to do this..

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@davidoakes75]

The best KZbin videos I have watched for car maintenance. Very straight forward and clear without the chit chat to waste my time when all I want is the next step. And moves along briskly through the procedures. Very helpful and professional. Keep it up!

[@chrisfix]

+David Oakes thanks David! Glad the videos are helpful!

[@bharatkandadai7716]

This is by far the best video for brake pads/rotos just because of how easy it is follow. So wonderfully presented

[@Amyaayaa]

Chris! You saved me soooo much money!!! I went to Auto Zone to get a car jack kit for this project and they all looked at me like I was crazy!! Another very nice customer came up to me and helped me put my jack kit in my car, and I told him I learned how to fix my brakes online, and he said, "I reference KZbin all the time for my car repairs. There is a guy on there named ChrisFix that does everything! He drives a Hummer." I have no idea if that part is true, but your name is definitely getting out there!!! I occasionally post phone repair "How To" videos, and I know how tedious the instructional video aspect can be! It takes twice as long AT LEAST!! I appreciate you so much you are saving my family hundreds of dollars!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@k.baller5140]

That's great that you purchased a jack and all, but you didn't actually change your brakes, so what are you excited about?

[@MordFustang1966]

I have seen doctors do a less organized and careful job. Chris you're the man ! #Chrisforpresident

[@sanBastian123]

i noooticed that. he should have taken nursing like me. ha ha. His camera shots are awsome, worthy of cinematic award

[@MrMaj5757]

Yes He is very attentive to little details which make for a job well done.

[@albertagyemang1425]

This is the best brake lesson I've ever had. A complex stuff made simple. I will start working on my brakes myself. Since I watched your oil change video, I have been changing my own for the past few months. Thank you so much.

[@kalbo707]

You're a genius Chris. Your videos are so helpful for the novice mechanic. Easy DIY PROJECTS that can save you a ton of money. You've helped me tremendously with all your videos. Keep them coming. Thx again Chris

[@syedhussain2656]

Hey Chris, You are one of the few youtubers who make to the point videos. There is nothing oversaid or overdone. Thumbs up. You are doing great job man.

[@jakubwisniewski2429]

Thank you ChrisFix for this tutorial. I was confident enough to fix my Golf MK5 blocking brake pads. I had every piece of required tools and a lot of knowledge thanks to you!! Best wishes from Poland ;)

[@felixnyenti2506]

ChrisFix, you may not fully understand how important your videos are. Yes you make videos to teach us how to fix our own cars but what this translates to is being able to pay the light bill and put food on the table for some people. The $500 I saved doing this by myself has gone a long way during this corona virus pandemic. Thank you

[@SykozTV]

1,000 mechanics disliked the video... lol thanks Chrisfix for the great videos. Saving people a lot of money.

[@Dani-it5sy]

Yea in this case it must have been dealers or mechanics. (or should we call the ''part replacers '' nowadays? These kids nowadays don't know how to ''fix'' things. Only replace the whole thing..

[@donk4017]

Idk about the anti seize.

[@lmuhlstadt]

One reason is that he used brake clean to clean the rotors - regular soap and water is recommended by ASE

[@TheReaperHunter]

I needed help changing the rear pads cause everyone made is sound like rocket science. You just pointed out it's 1 bolt. I love that you started from the start to finish instead of starting with everything already disassembled or in a shop with the car lifted in the air.

[@djsuduntambi506]

I never changed the break in my life but through this video I did on my own keep it up bro

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! That is the goal!

[@finisher3x]

Same here. Changed my back pads and one rotor about a month ago. Changed my front pads today in about 1/2 the time.

@@chrisfix i hace two small pieces of metal joining the break pads. But I did not see you use them and I cannot find place to put them in the new pads. And now I dont know what to do and I'm afraid of drive it like that. They look like they separate the pads from the rotor. It is coming from one pad to the other.

[@stanacho854]

I think it's a good idea to clean the exposed area of the caliper piston before squeezing it back so as not to potentially damage the seal with the rust

[@bunnystew]

I've been changing brake pads since I was 16, but holy cow you are thorough and entertaining. Keep up the great work friend.

[@chrisfix]

+Cole Hart Thanks a lot Cole! I think you will like this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnungKiQr6p0h8U

[@moomooshaboo22]

I used this video to learn a new skill during quarantine. I can't believe I never tried it before. It was really easy. You have saved me hundreds of dollars for LIFE. Even if half of the people who viewed this video changed their brakes, that would mean we have collectively saved about half a BILLION dollars in labor. Thank you!

[@5703daniel]

Thank you very much for your videos, they're truly very helpful, I never thought I can fix my own brakes thinking it's a complicated job & it's only for professionals...but watching your videos made it really a piece of cake...auto mechanics must hate you for this !!!

[@maxpham4087]

you are absolutely correct. It looks too easy with Chris' video

[@FirePuddles]

My dad was a mechanic who didnt bother to teach me these things because I'm a woman so I'm happy I was able to find this video. Thank you so much!

[@routiford]

You're dad thought you might get married to a mechanic. Meaning you don't have to worry about fixing cars... 😆

[@alexpurp5462]

just changed front and rear breaks and rear Rotors on my on my 98 infiniti q 45. Your video helped tremendously!!!! Thanks!!!! Keep the Nissan vidds coming!!

[@cadleo]

So, I just changed all my calipers, rotors and pads and bled my fluid on my 09 Accord and all Ive ever done is change my own oil. Ive never even seen someone do brakes before besides on KZbin. It went great and your video was extremely helpful to the whole process. Thank you so much!

[@leshonjr.6608]

After watching this I feel confident enough to replace the brakes on my dodge, looks simple enough. Thank you.

[@Ricehatasian]

How’d it go?

[@k.baller5140]

@@Ricehatasian he obviously didn't do crap lol... Everybody watches this video and it "looks simple" but none actually execute it and it's not that easy when you actually try it if you dont have the proper tools, work space, strength and time. For first timers, you will waste hours.

[@Ricehatasian]

@@k.baller5140 eh that pretty pessimistic, I’ll lyk when I change mine how it goes, I’ve still got a bit of time being I’ve only had my truck for about 2 years but I will return to talk about my experience, give it about 6 months or so

[@k.baller5140]

@@Ricehatasianalright bruh, you update me in 6 months

[@anbuhxrris]

“The brake pads actually don’t look bad” -Me everytime I change brakes

[@chrisfix]

It's always better to have fresh pads though!

[@verniixxx9191]

As a girl with no dad, I appreciate this so so much. My truck has had issues with the brakes for a while and I finally had the confidence to fix them myself. Thank you so much :,)

[@k.baller5140]

But you didn't fix it

[@imnutrak130]

Old videos Chris, helping out people who were teens and now a grown people who need to remind themselves of your awesome tips! Thanks for staying great ChrisFix!

[@xianreiss]

Dude. I really love your videos. So easy to follow. I have a couple of questions. 1. How do I know if I need new rotors? 2. What should I look for in good replacement pads and rotors? 3. Instead of silicone paste can I use silicone caulking on the guide pins? Thank You

[@Kllrkrtt309]

Make sure there isn't a height difference between the very outer edge of the rotor and the rest of the rotor. If there's a lip around the perimeter that means your rotors are warped and you need new ones.

[@Kllrkrtt309]

Also, try to look for the lifetime replacement pads, buy 1 set and when they go bad take them back and they will give you the new ones for free.

[@PoolarityChannel]

Best Video on Brake and Rotor replacement. Amazing lighting and great narration and great care to talking about the details, while keeping in short and concise. Great editing also. Top Notch.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@davidsmyth5541]

Your videos are always informative and easy to follow, I've enjoyed applying so many of these tutorials on my own vehicles. Keep up the good work

[@pandalee8986]

Thank you so much for this video! As a Single mom who works full time & also can’t afford shop work at the moment, I really needed this. Other videos were too fast & didn’t give me the visuals I needed but this one was Perfect for me & my learning style. While it did take me quite a bit longer than I expected I got my first side of brakes done. And About to work on the second side in the rear. Thanks again 😊

[@christopherchin8403]

Your channel is seriously taught me so much DIY on the car, seriously you're a lifesaver and money saver thank you

[@chrisfix]

CHRISTOPHER CHIN AWESOME! That is what I love to hear! Glad the videos have been teaching you a lot and saving you a lot of money!

[@NicolasCageIsActuallyARobot]

Hey Chris, on Nissan vehicles, the little protruding piece of metal on the upper brake hardware is actually a pad return spring. It is designed to be bent and placed inside of the loop on the back of the brake pad wear sensor. I don't think it will make any noticeable or appreciable difference, but that is why it's there. I personally am skeptical that the spring itself has nearly enough force to push the brake pad away from the rotor.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks man! Yea I didnt realize that until a little while after so I appreciate the comment!

[@NicolasCageIsActuallyARobot]

It's interesting how they have it on the front pads, but not the rear. It's a strange design for sure.

[@dawoodmsaleem606]

Thanks bro I really appreciate your help And I Don't know Why Some People Disliked Your Videos All Your Videos are Helpful.

[@SuperLakers2013]

Thank you ChrisFix i always reference this video when i forget something especially when doing the back brakes and rotors

[@tucazbr]

Thanks for the video Chris! It took me almost 6 hours to replace my rear brake rotors and pads but it is done!

[@arkadiuszkrol6203]

Wszystko zle zrobione. nie nagrywaj takich filmów bo ludzi uczysz złej pracy. Sam nie umiesz pracować a uczysz innych. Niedobrze

[@Trendykid]

These are the most thorough videos I've seen. God Bless you. Jesus loves you.

[@chrisfix]

+Danny Hernandez Thank you and I am glad the videos are helpful!

[@Wolfenion]

+Danny Hernandez Jesus loves you? Really?

[@Trendykid]

He doesnt love you 😛

[@Wolfenion]

+Danny Hernandez I'm grateful for that :)

[@lovetogolf4184]

+Danny Hernandez Yes he does

[@dhflannagan1]

what a great Do-it-yourself video. Nice editing and narration. Maybe the best video I've seen. Thank You!

[@jimrivera7713]

David Flannagan AMERICAN the way it's meant to be man!

[@pvegod1484]

Just changed my front discs and pads on a L200 truck in U.K. thanks to this vid. Really took my time and made sure everything was seated properly and torqued down and it was fine. Lot sharper response from the brakes now with Brembo discs and eicher pads

[@kingnate5035]

Chris you’re the BEST! Love how you explain everything and what everything is and what it do and how it works👌🏾 Really good, I’ve learned a lot!

[@chrisfix]

Thank you!

[@paulallen1662]

your the man!! finally I have the confidence to do this job alone, thank you so much...

[@walsonchacko1444]

I love the way you explain the whys and how’s of every step. Good on you mate!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@mofojackson]

Like another viewer I'm having to teach myself. Never done my own brakes before. Been buying the parts and tools to do them all as well as all four hub assembly/bearings. Vida like this make me feel confident I can do it! Love your simple style and easy to follow approach my man! Keep it up bro!

[@Unibot47]

This dude's amazing. I've learned so much in the short time I"ve been watching this stuff.

[@pakfix5659]

hi

[@blackspace1877]

i dont even have a car but its satisficing to watch

[@jamesmendell6763]

me too

[@maxcenevil]

Black Space me too lol

[@GriffinWilkins]

Me too

[@jessicabecause3717]

satisfaction + sacrifice?

[@yes____]

thats why im interested in auto mechanics

[@AnnDylcreditrepair]

wow thanks for this video first timer only done a oil change before this not the most mechanical you have some really cool tricks compared to most videos. Just dumb stuff to most ppl but popping off the pads lol stuff thats part of the craft and very good video quality and your explanation i am going to start with pads and try the full thing next time thanks again fan for life and love the pads and rotors going to use those when i do rotors next.

[@leighcolbourne2206]

Chris Fix is the most trusted Car channel for me -- out of hundreds of others. Thank you Chris! Keep up the great work man!

[@JAVK.]

Chris, you’re the man with these videos!! The effort you put in these video DON’t go unnoticed mate!!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@DerricksonJ]

Don't forget to start your car when your done, and pump the brake peddle a few times, to build up pressure in the system after your done, because you compressed the caliper, or the peddle might go right to the floor the first time you try to stop.

[@chrisfix]

DerricksonJ That is a great tip! Thanks for sharing! Yea, when I got into the car with my friend for a test drive she was concerned, but I told her to pump the brakes a few times and I explained why that happens haha.

[@willsrestorations]

@@chrisfix did you tell her that after she started driving, lol. Unfortunately doing do it yourself videos requires a lot of responsibility, if you're going to do these types of videos you must make sure that all safety procedures and explain them in your video. So they were two major mistakes with your video, you forgot the tie in the clip from the caliper to the brake to keep the brakes from riding on the rotor, and then forgot to tell peopleto pump the brakes before putting it in gear and driving away. Your videos are good but they're not thorough. And it can be dangerous for people viewing them as an instructional video.

[@forestp334]

I dont quite have the confidence to try this on my own, but holy cow I learned a lot! Thank you!

[@tas4u93]

It’s easy bro. Couple cost friendly tools, time, and elbow grease

[@edwardbredfield1680]

Clear and concise, Chris. As a "Mechanical Virgin" I have always been shy to work on my own equipment. Your videos have given me the courage to forge ahead and perform some of my own repair work. Your videos have already saved me HUNDREDS of dollars! Thanks again from a 69 year old "Mechanical Virgin"!

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad you're saving money because of the videos! Thanks a lot!

[@RHDM.]

Guys, if you want to change the rear brake pads on a VW or Audi vehicle it works in a different way. You need a special tool to compress and rotate back the rear pistons in the caliper. Don't try to push it back described in this video or else you destroy the whole caliper!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jimrivera7713]

ZeroController Aaauuudiii wwwhooo?

[@bo3oroot637]

ChrisFix hello non bleeding caliper ! only put piston back ! tks

[@nicodemus7784]

a lot of cars have that strange ratchet e-brake now that has to be rotated as you compress the piston. you can rent the tool from most parts stores.

[@paulcraig7243]

whats the solution for audi brakes?

[@chloerose6102]

This dude is saving my whole life and wallet right now. Thank you!!!

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad the videos are saving you some money! Thanks a lot!

[@alejandradenizphotography]

fast, informative and good angles. Nice

[@chrisfix]

TheNight3434 Thanks!

[@jierdastormcrow]

Just found this channel while setting up a workshop to restore my dad's 76 ZH fairlane, perfect timing, as the brakes are the first thing on my list to fix

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! Let me know how the brake job goes!

[@criddlegakes2650]

I love these videos and find them super helpful, although some stuff like this I still would rather have a professional or expert take care of. Simply because if I mess something up, the car doesn't stop. I'd rather either do it supervised a few times until I know I can do it, but it's still great watching these and knowing HOW it's done, because it also helps me know what to look for, maintenance wise

[@ruddin1122]

Before you drive, pump the brakes 20 times

[@adamskead8859]

@The Last1 it doesn't bleed the brakes, when you pump the brakes it compresses the brake pads to the rotor, if you don't pump it the brakes won't engage properly for a bit, which is dangerous

[@kidwoohkidwooh]

Pump the. Breaks 20,000 times

[@MrBrandoss]

@@makwanaprashant1776 If you didnt take the brake line off or open up the master cylinder, there should not be any air in your brake line. It does what @Adam Skead says it does and seats your new pads against the rotor and takes out any play that will be there after having everything apart. NOTE: I'm not a mechanic but Ive done several brake jobs under supervision of a mechanic friend.

[@makwanaprashant1776]

@@MrBrandoss , it's when you fill up the breaking fluid !!! Not only while replacing the pads.

[@makwanaprashant1776]

@@MrBrandoss , usually when I fill up seen some bubbles coming out in few cars. So from that moment I've starting doing this thing. It makes filling the fluid line easy.

[@HondaAholic]

Keep in mind that if you are going to resurface your rotor and not replace it, do NOT hit the rotor where he does in the video, but rather between the wheel studs to not damage the part of the rotor the pads make contact.

[@5703daniel]

XeDragHD That is actually true...however I used to think that resurfacing rotors is saving me money, IT DOES NOT, it used to cost me $80 for resurfacing the front rotors, that's a rip-off when I can get a set of brand new rotors & brake pads from EBay for almost the same price & thanks to Chris, I have learned a lot from his videos, I don't have to give my money to these crooks, unless if I have no choice, cause it's hard to find an honest mechanic.

[@Duality6469]

It's no longer cost effective to have them resurfaced (at least not where I am). Buy new and drop off old at recycle center to save a few dollars.

[@raplife5291]

XeDragHD

[@vladimirvegaiii5470]

You can also use a rubber mallet which won't damage the rotor.

[@timmypstyle]

XeDragHD in reality, you shouldn't resurface or turn rotors because they just warp easier and you pay half the price of new ones.

[@JuanDiazSilvermyst]

I started to follow you because you not only give clear instructions but you provide the items I need to get the job done. Thank you so much for this.

[@heangheang-garage]

Thank you you are to save me alot of money

[@cmos8262]

Good teaching videos!! I like it very much. Thank you~

[@chrisfix]

+陳建斌 Thank You!

[@macdrekc]

😈

[@battosaijenkins946]

+ChrisFix Dude, thank you so much for all these videos. I'd be completely lost without these! Very informative and the step by step instructions are the best! THX! ^^

[@jakelovescinema]

it seems like the best way to really learn this stuff is to just say fuck it and take what you learn in the videos and try to apply it when you do things to your car

[@rezagrans1296]

JACob brother.. u toTally got it. I mean i share that same feeling perspective. U can learn somE by watching. Then ur ultim..

[@rezagrans1296]

..ately just gonna have to want to take the risk and if necessary think-OuTside-the-boX. Great ex). I said fkall to the shims

[@rezagrans1296]

The weird irrational-seeming clips that kind of looked space-limiting crab-like on the back of the pads- i hadda throw them

[@rezagrans1296]

.. out or i would'vw frozen up stuck n'confused in the middle of my brake job. Managed w/o those teflon shims'

[@appledumpling6060]

Chris Fix It * your a awesome skater/ski guy * , Mechanic , & teacher* I am a Lady who inherited a truck * I'm going to show befoez & aftas of my chevy truck * it's all basics * I watch you & how to fix it hacks* over and over & studied how tos fix it from you* chris fix it* if it wasn't for you* I would not have my truck running soon* or i would not know what to do* you make everything so difficult so easy * I watch you friday & no joke Monday I'm ready to fix something on my truck * my truck is looking so nice * Men Mechanics can hardly believe their eyes * You Are A Awesome Great Guy* people cannot believe what you taught me*People say* how*? your a girl?* I always say Chris FixIt* on youtube* I've had to have a few lessons from Auto dealers on youtube cause I have a truck* * & you mostly work on cars * other then that * you have been a great teacher to me & saved me thousands of dollars * I'm sure over $20,000 cause I didnt need a mechanic for most of the work * il post pics on my youtube as soon as I figure out how to do that* alot of your work is on cars * I have a truck * & alot of stuff is going to be difficult to do * so I have to have a mechanic put the transmission on* & I'm not sure what else * for now did most of the stuff myself* Thank you so much for teaching on youtube* you are a awesome teacher & a earth angel * Miraculous mechanic* That's the heavens truth* Than k you Chris fix it * peace out* Dina Chathour. Com Chatzxc7 (C) capslock Or here ..