How to Replace Brakes 01-10 Chrysler PT Cruiser

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[@azerothsin6873]

Thanks for the great, detailed instructions! Yesterday, I was able to replace the front brake pads and rotors on my 2007 PT Cruiser. It saved me a whole bunch of money. And if this 61 year old GRANDMA can do this from watching your video, then anyone should be able to do this! Once again, thank you for the great video.

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[@lalaland9309]

I want to replace mine as well, but I lack the tools…I appreciate that you - a 61 year old Grandma - wrote a comment, it gives me - a 52 year old Grandma of two grandoggies 😂 - confidence - THANK YOU!!! And THANK YOU 1A Auto for the great instructional video!!

[@PreciousChild]

@azeroth sin , the 60yo grandmother 😄

[@bgwavdav]

Watched this video just before replacing the front rotors and pads on my wife's 2006 PT Cruiser. I've changed pads before but never rotors, and was a but apprehensive. Thanks to the great instructions, I got the job done successfully. Thanks 1aauto!

[@thestickgatherer]

Thanks for the "walk-thru" on how to replace the front brakes. This was really helpful. Doing the brakes on my 2004 PT today.

[@gwbolton]

Very well done! 1aauto, this is the second video I have used for my 2003 Cruiser repairs and once again a 10 out of 10. Your presentations are the best tool in my toolbox!

[@KrillMister57]

Easy to understand, clear instructions, good view! 10/10! Thank you!

[@donttrip775]

Great video. Thanks so much. My only question is why replace the rotor instead of just having it turned?

[@spicevalleyroad]

1AAuto.com, thank you for posting. I had replaced the front pads on our PT Cruiser a while back. Your video refreshed my memory and the c-clamp made the task much easier.

[@1AAuto]

Tom Boscher Tom, thank you for watching. Please let us know how your future DIY repairs come out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@spicevalleyroad]

1A Auto Parts I will. I now have a place to go to do the repairs and save a few dollars.

[@1AAuto]

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[@ndgrover]

Did my 2007 PT on my own today thanks to your instructions.

[@SagePatrynXX]

send the insurance is so low on these seriously considering one at $3k since the price is so low, I have an extra $2k to fix this and maybe the steering pump and odds are I'll have this video hooked up outside cause I don't wanna pay labor mucking with these. steering pump maybe but not the brakes because it's not that involved. (although depending on where you are coming from it could be easier than it looks. the pumps on the passenger side and some videos want to get to it from the driver side smh I suppose but the other way is easier

[@MrJoeyambor]

A very clear and easy to follow tutorial...!

[@Mr.Fishward]

I am horrible at cars, so thank you for saving me money and time.

[@1AAuto]

+ZachAttack05 Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@edgeivy5023]

What about rear brakes? I’ve been searching all day and I got my hopes up on this vid...

[@1AAuto]

You don't need to, but if you want to it won't hurt anything.

[@hthtomcat3]

Great video but I thought the pad with the wear sensor goes on the inside of the rotor not the outside?

[@hbuttsjr]

Awesome video! Thanks for the clear and easy instructions. You were called to teach!

[@whiterabbit2525]

Great video, clear & easy to understand! Top notch.

[@soop82]

Great video, thank you very much! Greetings from Poland!

[@HagerVids]

attempting on this vehicle tomorrow, thanks mike

[@AW-xv7dq]

Thanks brother Mission accomplished VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! and I will be purchasing all parts from you in the future

[@1AAuto]

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[@1AAuto]

We do have some videos like this on other vehicles, but the procedure on your PT Cruiser would be different.

[@canuckfixit7722]

I thought that it was not advisable to force-back the caliper pistons on cars with ABS. Instead, you have to open the bleed screw to release the excess fluid. I replaced pads all around on two PT Cruisers I have owned over the years and followed the old-school procedure of using a C-clamp to press the pistons back into their bores without opening the bleed screw. Never had a problem but moving forward, I will follow this updated procedure. This is not an issue when installing new calipers as they are empty and the pistons are fully retracted anyway.

[@1AAuto]

@javierrm34 It's pretty much straight forward as the video shows.

[@jokester1A]

Awesome instructional video!

[@6h967]

I had new rotors and v line brake pads installed on my 2001 PT, at a Chrysler Dealership 11 mths ago and after only putting on 5000k they are squeaking alot which is annoying. Any suggestions on how to cure this problems, look forward to your reply, thanks Great video by the way

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to do this on the PT Cruiser. We do carry the Haynes auto repair manuals that should cover this for you. Here's a link to them on our website. 1aauto.com/1A/repairmanual/Chrysler/PTCruiser/1AMNL00257/219284/2001?ATony

[@jokester1A]

Awesome video! You saved me a ton ot time and a few busted knuckles.

[@javierrm34]

i followed all the steps in you video. very easy change of pads and rotors. only to discover I Blew the master cylinder up by pushing the piston back in place without realizing any fluid pressure. Is there a step missing here?

[@DarbyRides]

I'm getting ready to try this. Do I need to open the brake fluid reservoir or anything before pushing that caliper back?

[@irvingcm58]

Thanks that was a great presentation.

[@ibarrafamily]

Is that a 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench. you have there?

[@ralphalcala5640]

i when back and check the brake pad evidently i put the wear indicator on the correct side but put it on top instead on the bottom so .so far so good no noise

[@heartdunk]

thanks for the information. very informative!!

[@pell557]

good video gonna do mine today thanks

[@StefanJamesAll5sand6s]

Hmmmm... I'm about to start my FR both sides 2006 PT Cruiser is there anytbing speicial I need to do of this is my first time making these repairs on a 2006 PT Cruiser if ive already chnaged vreaks before and have been taught how by pro mechanics? Or...?! Is there anything specific I need to remember as far as changing them out goes? Let me know what I must do in krder to have order and stability when changing out these bad boys FR Break pads and is it ok if I'm using 'BRAKEBEST DISC BREAK PADS'?

[@rudegor858]

Большое спасибо, добрый человек!

[@alfonsoquezadacardenas3471]

What can happen to the breaks if your rotor is real messed up and still driving it

[@bloodmoongrizzlythefirst6492]

So no "clips" or other hardware to worry about other then the "plungers the calipers sit on?

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. There will also be caliper clips that were not mentioned in this video as they are attached to the brake pads. However, when new pads are purchased, new clips are not included. You would need to either reuse the original clips or purchase new clips separately. Hope this helps you out! +D Springer

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[@santiagobanuelos5844]

question do you have to bleed the brakes? after you change the brakes?

[@justinsmet]

No you dont, the only way you would have to if you opened the valve for it, the bolt attached to the brake line

[@benjaminvazquezrodriguez4503]

thanks for the info I liked.

[@1AAuto]

+Benjamin Vazquez Rodriguez No problem. Thank you for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@1AAuto]

Only if the brakes seem really hard or very soft after doing so. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@timtom8184]

Hi i wounder if you may be able to give me some advice on a PT Cruiser i have just bought... I got in the car with out the engine running pressed the breaks and it felt spongy so i pumped it and it goes hard. I then started it and the break peddle goes to the floor. I then took it for a drive and did a emergency stop. As spongy as the peddle is it stops you on the spot. The guy says he put new pads in the front but was told it will need new discs or rotors as you call them. There is no brake fluid loss. The car is a Chrysler pt cruiser year 2005 and done 69.000 miles one lady owner. She said it passed the MOT like it so even though the brake peddle is spongy it breaks good. Thank you in advance

[@1AAuto]

Hi Tim, it sounds like your brakes have some air in the lines somewhere. This means they need to be bled as soon as possible! A spongy brake pedal is a surefire sign of air in the hydraulic system. Oftentimes when stopping short, or doing an emergency stop as you did, the brakes will feel stiff as usual, but the air in the line will compress and you'll lose brake pressure, which leads to them not working at all. Very dangerous! It's really easy to bleed though, and luck for you, we have a couple videos showing you how to do it! I'll link to them for your convenience. The process is pretty much the same for most vehicles, so don't worry that this isn't a PT Cruiser. Good luck! 1aauto.com 866-403-3393 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXnHq2eZjJ6krtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLQd4Kknt-ejas kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnWbpYuIjLx2qMk

[@timtom8184]

Thank You for the info....I think i will watch your vids and bleed them...I think at the same time i will replace all rotors and pads and have a good clean up. I went out today and bought a self bleeder with a non return valve in it...But i think will get my friend to pump the breaks up and down for me so as i can see in the clear tube if bubbles are in the system....I also have one more problem that i could use your expert advice on please....POWER steering .....Turn the steering wheel to the right and its very easy very light.. Turn the steering to the left and its a lot harder. The pump does not seem to be making and odd sounds like they do when they give up on you. In the past when a pump has gone on me it made a horrid sound and the steering wheel was hard to turn in both directions......Apart from those 2 things the car drives like a dream. It still steers good it is just harder to steer to the left. If its just a case of putting a new pump on then thats all good with me i can do that...I am a bit edgy on how hard it is to put a new steering rack on if its that that is shot...Thank you very much for your advice and very quick response.

[@RomeroRubioDF]

Great!!! 5 starts

[@1AAuto]

You could go to your local auto parts store and buy some anti squeek lubricant for brake pads. It goes on the back of the pad that touches the caliper, not of the braking surface. You could also go back to the dealer and see if they can do this for you. It shouldn't take them long to do. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@StefanJamesAll5sand6s]

Can hou guys do a break replacement video for a Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 please

[@VictorSanchez-xu6it]

Gracias..yo lo are. Es facil ami pt ..2009

[@Tone-ff2bx]

I can't get the Piston to go In with the C clamp it won't budge on both sides

[@canuckfixit7722]

Probably a seized caliper piston. Buy a remanufactured unit.

[@ralphalcala5640]

I replace my brake pads everything was ok but after a couple of days using the car i notice a popping sound after i apply heavy pressure on the brakes and it only happens when i apply heavy pressure on the brakes if i apply light pressure no noise at all ANY IDEALS ANY ONE

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. Unfortunately I am not sure what it is. You may want to remove the brakes and double check the install. Its possible the pads are not sliding causing the popping noise, or maybe the pads aren't sitting straight. You could also have a problem with the caliper itself like the slide pins aren't sliding, or the caliper was not compressed evenly so its not sitting flat. But the only way to tell is checking the install.Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@PracticalDigitalStrategies]

You need a 14MM instead of a 12MM for 2008 brakes. And still need the 18MM to remove the caliper though. Rent a caliper compressor tool, like a big clamp to compress the caliper back, tried with a large plumbing pliers, no good, the clamp was the way to go.

[@1AAuto]

+Guy R Cook Thank you for checking us out, as well as the sizing for the 2008 model. This will certainly assist other viewers be prepared for the replacement. 1aauto.com

[@myollinir]

you guys kick so much ass, seriously, thanks

[@DarbyRides]

Thanks.

[@gone.sailing]

I stripped out my bolts somehow 😔

[@djjoserivera]

TY :D

[@malcolmjelani3588]

Wait! This doesn't look too hard. Why the hell should I give my mechanic $800 for this repair for a 20 year old car? Do u guys sell all the parts i need for this job? I have a 2001 pt cruiser.

[@Billy_Darley]

long story short my pt is exactly what i expected, nothing fancy.

[@1AAuto]

+Billy Darley Thank you for your feedback and your business!

[@StefanJamesAll5sand6s]

What shoyld one do of those nuts on the caliper are tight as duck? Then what ?!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out! If the caliper bolts are stuck we would suggest spraying the bolts with penetrating spray and allowing the lubricant 10 to 15 minutes to soak in. Hope this helps you out! +Stefan James

[@mikewelkins7315]

i will be doing my 03 pt cruiser