Thank you so much for this, I spent little over $200 doing it myself instead of $700+ from other Mechanic shop, you just save me $500. God bless you and keep up the good work.
+Patrick PhippsPA Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit/i/1abfs00004?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&J-9HS4w70eU
Great video and tutorial. Really made the job easy and saved me a ton of money. I would add two points; - when you are compressing the cylinders, keep an eye out for excess brake fluid coming out of the main reservoir. It will go back down after you perform the next step, - after you put the tires back on the vehicle, start the vehicle and step on the brake pedal a few times. It most likely will go to the floor the first few times. Then test drive the vehicle. Best video on this project that I have found. Thanks!
The brake grease on the hub...SO IMPORTANT. I do a thin layer of anti seize and even on the face of the rotor I do the same so a wheel never sticks. I turn into Bob Ross when I do brakes. I put grease on every single thing. Pretty sure I use too much silicone grease (slider pins especially), but I do not want anybody returning with a complaint. Pads are gauranteed to wear evenly with me 😂😂😂
So, you guys do a good job and it’s helpful when I’m teaching my son and he can go back and find a video to reference. He has the same Ranger as in your videos. Thanks for helping me help him.
+Northwoodscamper45 Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
1. If you're replacing the pads and not the rotors, you must have the rotors resurfaced. Where you purchased the pads will usually have this service. If the rotors are too thin to resurface, they need to be replaced. 2. using one of the worn pads with a large C-Clamp is another way of compressing the caliper piston without risking damage to the piston(s). ...and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, before you start, make sure the bleeder screws are not frozen up!...just in case.
@WildWonkyWizard You can sometimes get by by giving the rotor a once-over using sandpaper (60 grit) on both sides. You need to "break up" the rotor surface to prevent the squealing (not grinding) noise, especially if you're installing semi-metallic pads to get the same look as the new ones in this video. But NEVER touch the rotors (or pads surface) after you do this as the dirt and grease on your fingers can affect brake performance. If you do, just spray down with brake cleaner.
+Hernan Brusco It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com
+callingtwch 5655 You may want to check the ABS connection to see if it is dirty. It wouldn't hurt to clean the connectors. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
This is a very informative video, making it seem like an easy enough job. I do have a question : I have a 1999 Ranger, and at the part of your video where you clean the hub, there is a half circle of metal to the right that looks like shielding or backing. How integral is that part, and can it be replaced? Mine is half rusting away.
+njnaturewolf That is the brake dust shield, and it keeps debris out of your brakes. If it is rusting away then it is a good time to replace it! 1aauto.com
Great instructional video. I would have cleaned the caliper pistons prior to pushing them back into the caliper. Also, advise to remove a portion of the brake fluid out of the reservoir prior to pushing them back into the caliper. This prevents overflow mess. Thanks for posting.
I just replaced this today and the brake fluid level was definatly something I wash was said. I thought I split a line or broke something when fluid can running down.
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +popmon
Always enjoy the 1A videos. It is a good idea to remove the master cylinder lid prior to pushing the piston back into the caliper. And put the old pad into the caliper so the pliers don't muss up the piston or piston boot. If you have time bleed the brakes with a helper or gravity bleed them yourself since brake fluid absorbs moisture. You don't want the metal brake line to rust from the inside out, it'll ruin your day.
Will this work for a 1999 mazda b2500? From what I've read they're a rebadged ford ranger, and I cant find any videos explaining how to change the break pads on one. Hince me having to look at ranger videos instead.
+Cameron Strickland This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Some of these comments now have me confused. One guy says this video is not applicable for an 01, another says open the bleeder valve, that's a 4wd is there a difference between it and a 2wd
Don't bother doing that, use a large old school style steel C-Clamp and one of the used brake pads against the pistons and compress them properly so you don't run into issues doing it with a pair of pliers.
having a problem with someone using pliers to compress pistons on a dual piston caliper... why on earth would you show something like that? it is NOT the correct way to do it. you risk pushing one piston out too far and damaging the O-rings
It's the amount of "Twist" or "How tight is enough" when tightening a bolt so that you're not leaving it either too loose or risk breaking it. In order to "torque" a bolt, you need a torque wrench. They have an easy to read gauge that, as you tighten the bolt, display the current ft/lb amount.
thanks for this one great vid! Order placed, ordered both pairs. I wont bother with the core charge I had to cut my drivers side one off the caliper bolts were broken in the flange! lol
+Jay Carter It would be a different procedure. Here's a link to the brake section on our website for your 99 Mountaineer. There's a video for the 2WD application that should help you out. goo.gl/wa9HN7
Subscribed and enjoy the videos since i have this same exact truck and year. Takes alot of guess work out it for me, like you're fixing my truck first. Thanks! When pressing caliper back in, should i take the master cylinder lid off?
+Dr. Crentist Thank you for watching. You can loosen the master cylinder lid if you would like to, it will not hurt anything. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
Why is there no mention at all about the bearings and races in this video, but the other video where you put the old rotors back on, you mention installing bearings and races in new rotors. But this video skips over any mention of that at all. ??? What gives?
On these rotors it appears the hub is not built in, so you can remove the rotor while the hub and wheel bearings stay on the spindle. On mine, it's all built into the rotor so i had to repack bearings and all that.
+ekolu03 It should be the same on this vehicle. The part number is the same. Here is a link to the brake pad and rotor kit that is shown in this video on our website www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit/i/1abfs00004?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&J-9HS4w70eU
@@ekolu03 Yes you don't need to bleed the brakes when changing the pads and rotors. Remember to pump the brakes alot before you drive them though to get the brake pedal hard again.
+Nataly Romero Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair we carry the replacement part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them goo.gl/C0WsdL
Why ? Smfh any kid could do this lmao your not a man if you can’t do a simple brake job ass easy as this. Don’t ever buy a older Ford Explorer where you gotta remove the 4x4 hub with all the clips shims cotter key wheel bearings exc and have to repack the bearings install new wheel seals and reinstall everything in the same order lmao saved your life smh
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Thank you so much for this, I spent little over $200 doing it myself instead of $700+ from other Mechanic shop, you just save me $500. God bless you and keep up the good work.
Flawless video! That guy is so easy to watch. His tranquility makes approaching the job that much easier. Thank you!!
+Patrick PhippsPA Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit/i/1abfs00004?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&J-9HS4w70eU
I know, I caught myself talking just like that to myself doing this brake job. Before I knew it I was done. Lol.
Yeah, seriously, much more calm than my dad's approach of yelling at the GD brakes and telling me to never get married because my mom's a B!
nailed it
Great video and tutorial. Really made the job easy and saved me a ton of money.
I would add two points;
- when you are compressing the cylinders, keep an eye out for excess brake fluid coming out of the main reservoir. It will go back down after you perform the next step,
- after you put the tires back on the vehicle, start the vehicle and step on the brake pedal a few times. It most likely will go to the floor the first few times. Then test drive the vehicle.
Best video on this project that I have found. Thanks!
+Rick Sattler Thanks for the tips! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Excellent video, as always! Changed pads and rotors on my 2004 ranger today and this video couldn’t have been more clear. Thank you!!
The brake grease on the hub...SO IMPORTANT. I do a thin layer of anti seize and even on the face of the rotor I do the same so a wheel never sticks. I turn into Bob Ross when I do brakes. I put grease on every single thing. Pretty sure I use too much silicone grease (slider pins especially), but I do not want anybody returning with a complaint. Pads are gauranteed to wear evenly with me 😂😂😂
I hope it goes as easy for me as it was in this video 😂 thanks for the refresher!
So, you guys do a good job and it’s helpful when I’m teaching my son and he can go back and find a video to reference. He has the same Ranger as in your videos.
Thanks for helping me help him.
+Northwoodscamper45 Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
1. If you're replacing the pads and not the rotors, you must have the rotors resurfaced. Where you purchased the pads will usually have this service. If the rotors are too thin to resurface, they need to be replaced.
2. using one of the worn pads with a large C-Clamp is another way of compressing the caliper piston without risking damage to the piston(s).
...and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, before you start, make sure the bleeder screws are not frozen up!...just in case.
Thanks for the comments and for watching! +Spaz 360
@WildWonkyWizard You can sometimes get by by giving the rotor a once-over using sandpaper (60 grit) on both sides. You need to "break up" the rotor surface to prevent the squealing (not grinding) noise, especially if you're installing semi-metallic pads to get the same look as the new ones in this video. But NEVER touch the rotors (or pads surface) after you do this as the dirt and grease on your fingers can affect brake performance. If you do, just spray down with brake cleaner.
You should open the bleeder when returning pistons to bottoms. Not from me, from Factory Ford training I had.
+Timmy V Thanks for the feedback!
Do you have the pack the wheel bearing when changing the rotars and brakes?
Will this video work for changing the font brake and rotors on my 2003 Ford Ranger 4.0 4wd?
+James Ellifrits These steps should be similar enough to complete this task
Thanks!
Is this the same process for a 2WD Ford Ranger 2011?? Great Video
+Hernan Brusco It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com
2001 has bearings in the rotors. This is not an applicable video for 2001.
After replacing the new pads and rotors my ABS has activated. Any ideas how to disengage the ABS?
+callingtwch 5655 You may want to check the ABS connection to see if it is dirty. It wouldn't hurt to clean the connectors. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
Best one I’ve watched, GOOD JOB!
Very helpful saved me about 450 bucks!!!! Many thanks amigo 🤘🏽
This is a very informative video, making it seem like an easy enough job. I do have a question : I have a 1999 Ranger, and at the part of your video where you clean the hub, there is a half circle of metal to the right that looks like shielding or backing. How integral is that part, and can it be replaced? Mine is half rusting away.
+njnaturewolf That is the brake dust shield, and it keeps debris out of your brakes. If it is rusting away then it is a good time to replace it! 1aauto.com
Will this rotor & brake pad kit fit on a 03 4x4 Ranger Edge
+Dennis Garrett The brake pads and rotors are different for the 2003 Ranger. Thanks for checking us out!
Great instructional video. I would have cleaned the caliper pistons prior to pushing them back into the caliper. Also, advise to remove a portion of the brake fluid out of the reservoir prior to pushing them back into the caliper. This prevents overflow mess.
Thanks for posting.
+Tim Hickory Thank you for watching and also the added tips. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
I just replaced this today and the brake fluid level was definatly something I wash was said. I thought I split a line or broke something when fluid can running down.
Make your own video than.
Well done and thank you. Very clear video with some details others leave out. Easy to follow.
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +popmon
If I don’t have any brake grease would it be a good idea to use Vaseline?
I wonder if Vaseline would stand the test of time? Better than nothing I guess..
Does a 96 Ford Explorer Sport has the same front rotor as the Ranger
Always enjoy the 1A videos. It is a good idea to remove the master cylinder lid prior to pushing the piston back into the caliper. And put the old pad into the caliper so the pliers don't muss up the piston or piston boot. If you have time bleed the brakes with a helper or gravity bleed them yourself since brake fluid absorbs moisture. You don't want the metal brake line to rust from the inside out, it'll ruin your day.
Will this sequence work for a 2003 ranger xlt?
Will this work for a 1999 mazda b2500? From what I've read they're a rebadged ford ranger, and I cant find any videos explaining how to change the break pads on one. Hince me having to look at ranger videos instead.
+Cameron Strickland This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Some of these comments now have me confused. One guy says this video is not applicable for an 01, another says open the bleeder valve, that's a 4wd is there a difference between it and a 2wd
You make it look so easy, but what do you do when those 15mm bolts are rusted and rounded how do you get them off
Paul Posillico buy a bolt extractor
Whats the size of the groovelock pliers you used?
Don't bother doing that, use a large old school style steel C-Clamp and one of the used brake pads against the pistons and compress them properly so you don't run into issues doing it with a pair of pliers.
having a problem with someone using pliers to compress pistons on a dual piston caliper... why on earth would you show something like that? it is NOT the correct way to do it. you risk pushing one piston out too far and damaging the O-rings
Can someone explain to me what foot pounds are and how I can make sure to tighten them to the specific numbers he said
A measurement of torque. Buy a torque wrench.
It's the amount of "Twist" or "How tight is enough" when tightening a bolt so that you're not leaving it either too loose or risk breaking it. In order to "torque" a bolt, you need a torque wrench. They have an easy to read gauge that, as you tighten the bolt, display the current ft/lb amount.
Anyone else notice the spider at 2:30
There are webs and cacoons in my calipers too. Drive it every day👀
no
Lol. It took a few times but I finally saw the little booger crawl in.
Came down here for this 😂😂😂
Is the procedure a lot different on an 03? That's what I have
+Jess The Mess Here's the how-to video you're looking for: th-cam.com/video/-Dp0FxNQVtU/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_logo
Is this for a 4WD? On 2WD you have to pull the bearings.
What size of tire is that? Just curious.
thanks for this one great vid! Order placed, ordered both pairs.
I wont bother with the core charge I had to cut my drivers side one off the caliper bolts were broken in the flange! lol
+J- Man Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Will this work on an 06 or 07
Is this the same process for a 2 wheel drive '99 Mountaineer?
+Jay Carter It would be a different procedure. Here's a link to the brake section on our website for your 99 Mountaineer. There's a video for the 2WD application that should help you out. goo.gl/wa9HN7
no need to re bleed the brakes?
Subscribed and enjoy the videos since i have this same exact truck and year. Takes alot of guess work out it for me, like you're fixing my truck first. Thanks!
When pressing caliper back in, should i take the master cylinder lid off?
+Dr. Crentist Thank you for watching. You can loosen the master cylinder lid if you would like to, it will not hurt anything. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
Why is there no mention at all about the bearings and races in this video, but the other video where you put the old rotors back on, you mention installing bearings and races in new rotors. But this video skips over any mention of that at all. ??? What gives?
Two wheel drive and four wheel drive differ, among other design issues.
On these rotors it appears the hub is not built in, so you can remove the rotor while the hub and wheel bearings stay on the spindle. On mine, it's all built into the rotor so i had to repack bearings and all that.
will this work for a 2005 Mazda B2300?
+ekolu03 It should be the same on this vehicle. The part number is the same. Here is a link to the brake pad and rotor kit that is shown in this video on our website www.1aauto.com/brake-pad-and-rotor-kit/i/1abfs00004?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&J-9HS4w70eU
I also noticed you didn't bleed the brakes. Is that only if you're replacing the calipers?
@@ekolu03 Yes you don't need to bleed the brakes when changing the pads and rotors. Remember to pump the brakes alot before you drive them though to get the brake pedal hard again.
It would've been a flawless video, had it not been for the spider on the calipers at 2:31. ;)
+Paul B Thanks for the feedback!
Don’t put grease on the end/ ears of the pad it creates a brake dust magnet
7:08 85lbs? I did that and snapped the bolt
awesome video thanks for share!!!
This is a very simple job, but please guys get a torque wrench to make sure everything is torqued to spec
Thanks for the info.
C clamp works better to compress the caliper
Plenty of dope already,Did get in line
you are good, really explicit. THANK YOU !!!
+Meh Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
Great video very clear. Thanks
Good video
Easy - please, don't pay hundreds to have this done.
saved my life
+Nataly Romero Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair we carry the replacement part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them goo.gl/C0WsdL
Why ? Smfh any kid could do this lmao your not a man if you can’t do a simple brake job ass easy as this. Don’t ever buy a older Ford Explorer where you gotta remove the 4x4 hub with all the clips shims cotter key wheel bearings exc and have to repack the bearings install new wheel seals and reinstall everything in the same order lmao saved your life smh
I freaked when he put the rotor on backerds 😟🤦♂️😆🤣
+Cat Dash Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
new invention called and impact wrench.
Why can't you simply just change out the pads?
thank you , very good explanation
gracias
+Freddy Juarez Thanks for checking us out!
Ton more videos....