I just want to say thank you, as I couldn't find a Chilton guide locally, and your tutorial was perfect! My son and I got the pads and rotors changed on my 2012 SES, in just under an hour thanks to you!
Found you searching for how hard this job may be to do myself. Quotes for getting the job done we’re just way too high. Got great deals on the parts and got the job done like a pro in no time thanks to this video. My husband is happy to have new brakes on his ride, plugs and wires next. Glad you have a video for that too! When I was young it was easy to work on my old ‘77 Buick LeSaber. At 38 years old you gave me the confidence to work on a newer vehicle. Thank you! Happy new subscriber!
I've seen several car repair videos on TH-cam and this guy's videos are the best I've seen. So THOROUGH and methodical. Definitely worth the subscribe!
Thanks, this was everything I need. I got a quote from the dealership for $460 for this job and have only had the car for 8 months (7000 miles). I bought the car with 48,000 so I guess they were never changed. So much for "certified" used
Great how to video. I'm a college student in the automotive program at our local college. It's my third semester and I absolutely love it! Last week I finished up doing a full brake job on my Mom's 2004 Yukon XL, it was my first ever complete brake job. I'm super excited about getting into this field, I have always enjoyed working with my hands and being around vehicles. I also enjoy your videos, great job!
+CarAholic/MusicMan1995 thank you that's awesome bud, keep up the good work its very rewording at times as you found by completing you first job, that sense of accomplishment is a feeling hard to explain that keeps guys and girls like us in the field, at times it can be hard when things don't seem to go right, just remember its a cycle of life and the knowledge gained in those times will help you through the next time around. in addition you will become valuable in many other aspects, I took my automotive knowledge and became an industrial mechanic for the last 12yrs. the skill set is priceless work will find you if your dedicated and loyal, expand once you start feeling comfortable, try hard to perfect electrical research when needed, be open to feedback from others. for many years I was stubborn got worked up when others gave opinions or tried to help when I wasn't around, it slowed me down. they say wisdom comes with age and its proving to be true with me I truly wish I was more open earlier in life. take it for what its worth bud, I wish you the best and will try to be here if you need anything
Thank you so much Will, I'm definitely just starting out but look forward to a super exciting future! I know it wont be easy but cars are my passion so I might as well make a living doing what I love.
Nice job and great tips my friend. If you live where they use salt on the roads in winter I like to remove the clips and clean and lubricate the caliper bracket and reinstall the clips. Helps stop rust build up that pinches the pads.
Great video, thank you. I would like your opinion on why add grease to the contact points when they don't do it from the factory? But then when you purchase oem pads, they come with a little packet of grease.
+Michael Herbert thanks man, good question I'm really not sure, I always assumed they did or at least started to in later years, never looked into I to be honest however I do find it makes a deference. I hove found some original pads locked up in the caliper bracket along with rust starting around and under the clips so you may be right
Great Video! I have one question.. What grease did you apply for caliper retainer bolts? I was unable to hear it.. I applied brake parts lubricants which I applied on brake pad pins and side of brake pads. Is it dangerous? Should I remove the grease on my caliper retainer bolts?
Hi , Great vid thanks for the methodical approach and all the advice ( for newbies like myself). Having browsed through countless forums and threads looking for the best way to jack up the car safely, I can't seem to find a consensus as to the approved way. I see you put the jack flange on the pinch weld when more than many would argue that it will bend and damage it.... No issue on your side? any protection or rubber jack adapter? Also, how are you able to position the jack stand on the pinch weld when this one is being occupied by the jack flange ? Thanks to help :-) Have a nice week end.
+klc317 those were my exact thoughts lol, the owner stated they were original rotors but the pads were replaced a couple times. however I'm willing to bet the rears are original, I inspected them as well still have some life left.
+rtzapper the LED drop light I'm using is a Snap-on model 92164 its a couple years old and still holds a good charge however the plastic lens is getting beat up pretty bad need to see if I can get a replacement. I'm sure they have a newer model by now
This is the best video I've found for changing rotors. Thank you !!!!
Wow, thanks!
I just want to say thank you, as I couldn't find a Chilton guide locally, and your tutorial was perfect! My son and I got the pads and rotors changed on my 2012 SES, in just under an hour thanks to you!
Found you searching for how hard this job may be to do myself. Quotes for getting the job done we’re just way too high. Got great deals on the parts and got the job done like a pro in no time thanks to this video. My husband is happy to have new brakes on his ride, plugs and wires next. Glad you have a video for that too! When I was young it was easy to work on my old ‘77 Buick LeSaber. At 38 years old you gave me the confidence to work on a newer vehicle. Thank you!
Happy new subscriber!
I've seen several car repair videos on TH-cam and this guy's videos are the best I've seen. So THOROUGH and methodical. Definitely worth the subscribe!
Thanks, this was everything I need. I got a quote from the dealership for $460 for this job and have only had the car for 8 months (7000 miles). I bought the car with 48,000 so I guess they were never changed. So much for "certified" used
Great how to video. I'm a college student in the automotive program at our local college. It's my third semester and I absolutely love it! Last week I finished up doing a full brake job on my Mom's 2004 Yukon XL, it was my first ever complete brake job. I'm super excited about getting into this field, I have always enjoyed working with my hands and being around vehicles. I also enjoy your videos, great job!
+CarAholic/MusicMan1995 thank you that's awesome bud, keep up the good work its very rewording at times as you found by completing you first job, that sense of accomplishment is a feeling hard to explain that keeps guys and girls like us in the field, at times it can be hard when things don't seem to go right, just remember its a cycle of life and the knowledge gained in those times will help you through the next time around. in addition you will become valuable in many other aspects, I took my automotive knowledge and became an industrial mechanic for the last 12yrs. the skill set is priceless work will find you if your dedicated and loyal, expand once you start feeling comfortable, try hard to perfect electrical research when needed, be open to feedback from others. for many years I was stubborn got worked up when others gave opinions or tried to help when I wasn't around, it slowed me down. they say wisdom comes with age and its proving to be true with me I truly wish I was more open earlier in life. take it for what its worth bud, I wish you the best and will try to be here if you need anything
Thank you so much Will, I'm definitely just starting out but look forward to a super exciting future! I know it wont be easy but cars are my passion so I might as well make a living doing what I love.
Well. How’s it going ???? 😂😂😂😂😂
You are a great mechanic. Thanks for the videos.
+Mike Tunstall thank you I appreciate the compliment, your welcome anytime
Thank you for telling the torque specs! And showing the whole process of course.
Good video. I looked around for a video like this for the longest. Thanks.
Nice job and great tips my friend. If you live where they use salt on the roads in winter I like to remove the clips and clean and lubricate the caliper bracket and reinstall the clips. Helps stop rust build up that pinches the pads.
Another great video. Good idea using brake line as a hook for the caliper. Thanks.
Good video. I'm doing my daughter's fiesta soon. Thanks for posting.
Thank you man! You are a wise mechanic 🧰
Appreciate the video-helped me out a lot.
Thank you! This will make my day much easier tomorrow when I do the same to my 2012 SEL!
Thumbs up man , Wish all our work was brakes .. LOL..
+ShawnMrFixit Lee thank you. wouldn't that be nice lol
Nice job Will.
+ManicMechanic007 thank you
Great video, thank you. I would like your opinion on why add grease to the contact points when they don't do it from the factory? But then when you purchase oem pads, they come with a little packet of grease.
+Michael Herbert thanks man, good question I'm really not sure, I always assumed they did or at least started to in later years, never looked into I to be honest however I do find it makes a deference. I hove found some original pads locked up in the caliper bracket along with rust starting around and under the clips so you may be right
Great Video! I have one question.. What grease did you apply for caliper retainer bolts? I was unable to hear it.. I applied brake parts lubricants which I applied on brake pad pins and side of brake pads. Is it dangerous? Should I remove the grease on my caliper retainer bolts?
Nice vid bro much appreciated
Why the spark plug wires keeps pop up. Recently i have changed rocker cover gasket. After that while driving 3 of the plug wires pop up with a noise.
Hi ,
Great vid thanks for the methodical approach and all the advice ( for newbies like myself).
Having browsed through countless forums and threads looking for the best way to jack up the car safely, I can't seem to find a consensus as to the approved way.
I see you put the jack flange on the pinch weld when more than many would argue that it will bend and damage it.... No issue on your side? any protection or rubber jack adapter?
Also, how are you able to position the jack stand on the pinch weld when this one is being occupied by the jack flange ?
Thanks to help :-)
Have a nice week end.
Hey could you give a quick rundown of the tools you used in this video? Thanks.
My wife has a sfe fiesta. I want to do the brake pads also. Is the set up the same.? Its a 2011 also.
If you have completely normal brake fluid levels you can just pump your brakes after the install and it'll work fine.
Hi, is it the same for 2014 Fiesta?
And do you have the torque spec for the Anchor bolt and Caliper Bolt?
Thanks.
What pads and rotors do you recommend? Thx for this.
In RSA, bosch is the 'default' (not sure about discs).. P.S: as you guess, they are 3x the price when you buy from the dealer..
Wow, those were some used up brakes! I wonder if those were the OEM with that nearly 200k miles? Nice work....good little car too.
+klc317 those were my exact thoughts lol, the owner stated they were original rotors but the pads were replaced a couple times. however I'm willing to bet the rears are original, I inspected them as well still have some life left.
Where did you get the torque specifications? I can't seem to find a Mk7 manual (2008+).
when is it necessary to bleed the brakes?
+vaughnburrows whenever the hydraulic portion of the system is opened. example, replacing a brake line etc.
what kind of cordless light do you use?
+rtzapper the LED drop light I'm using is a Snap-on model 92164 its a couple years old and still holds a good charge however the plastic lens is getting beat up pretty bad need to see if I can get a replacement. I'm sure they have a newer model by now
First thing i would of done is hit the studs.
when you get in the car take off the working gloves.