It is so nice to see a lady changing brake pads, because it really is quite an easy thing to do, as long as the rust/corrosion has not 'seized' anything on the brakes themselves. I am a guy and I do my pad replacement myself all the time. The only problem is that it's DIRTY, and if you live in areas where they apply salt to melt the ice/snow on the roads, then after 7 to 10 years the sliders on the calipers tend to SEIZE solid if you don't regularly re-lubricate the slider pins. And even if you do that, rust just generally eats away all everything, so after about 10 years everything is just a rusty flaky mess. That's about the time you either start to replace the rotor and drums and calipers too, or just go get a new car, because at that time probably a ton of things are ready to let go on the engine side of things too. Things like alternator, radiator, etc. Replace your car with a NEW CAR once your car has reached the 14 year limit and/or 300,000 mile limit. Remember that things that need to be replaced on a car start to rise exponentially after 10 years, due to AGE of the materials themselves. For example; the rubber dust boots/bellows on Toyota struts start to just disintegrate after only 10 years. Imagine what else is going on in other areas of the car. : So If your car hits the 10 year mark and it does not have 300,000 mile on it yet, subtract 25,000 miles of 'LIFE' for every year over that 10 year limit. That gives you an idea of how much longer you can safely keep your car going. So at 11 years, that mileage limit would now be 275,000 miles . And at 12 years that limit would now be only 250,000 miles (that's where my car will be next year, and that's when I will be replacing my car with a NEW Corolla). 13 years = 225,000 miles. 14 years = 200,000 miles. After 14 years just sell the car no matter what as parts will start to disintegrate no matter what. Once past 14 years it is cheaper to buy new than to try to keep the old car running.
Interesting formula. I agree that even if you don't drive the vehicle, the rubber seals disintegrate and cost a small fortune to replace. Scotty Kilmer recommends using a spray bottle to spray all accessible rubber bushings, seals, etc. with a liberal amount of AT-205 Re-seal to extend the life. I felt like it was worth a shot and followed his advice. Time will tell if it works.
Sand_Deep_Fighter she don't make it look easy is easy. my son 11 years old i teach how to fixe break .my daughter 9 years old now she whant to do it also.
Someone taught you well, except maybe you weren’t informed about jack stands and other safety gear. Very nice to see you do this on your own. You’ll go far in life. Hope the rotors are still true and you don’t have to take them off to be turned. I’m 71 years old and happy to see a young girl or woman if you prefer accomplishing a brake pad replacement.
truly amazing to see women who have got to the point of coming out and growing to the point of picking up tools and do mechanical stuff. I am proud of all the women who are self-sufficient and who don't start sobbing when their cars break down. Kudos to you.
Very good video. Thanks for demonstrating that you CAN do most vehicle maintenance tasks yourself. I liked that you showed to use the old break pad to compress the cylinder. I've seen several videos where they compress the cylinder without protection. A couple of things that I would recommend. First, if your going to do your own maintenance, invest in a set of proper wheel chucks and jack stands. This is infinitely safer then the jack that comes with the vehicle. The small investment could save your life and the expense will be recouped with the first brake job you do yourself instead of paying someone else. Second, remove the master cylinder cap after the car is jacked up so that you can compress the caliper piston with less resistance and pressure on the break line. Years ago, I popped a break line because I tried to compress the cylinder too fast with the cap on the master cylinder which caused excessive pressure in the line. Granted, it could have been a weak line, but it was no fun changing the line anyway. Third, Disposable nitrite gloves go a long way in keeping the grime out of your fingernails.
Great video but you really should use jack stands when working under or around a raised vehicle especially use a junk factory jack.Also if you remove the cap on your brake reservoir the piston goes in easier.
great video, she's pretty and smart...! Best one I've seen so far, I'm gonna change the brakes on my 92 crown Victoria tomorrow...if it stops snowing...then I'll let you know how it goes....great video....well done!
Thanks!! We're going to redo the video with all the proper equipment, technique and a newer car. We did this one for fun just to show people a basic brake pad change.
Appreciate the comment! If you're interested we redid the video with a more modern vehicle and also added a segment to show how to change rotors. Thanks for watching!
In my opinion you did an outstanding job with your explanation and you sure made it look simple. Thanks a million. My only concern would be as follows; did you loosen the lug nuts before jacking the car & did you block the car underneath to ensure that the car would not fall.
I'm really impressed. I'm about to replace my rear brake pads and discs....your vid is so clear and easy to understand good on ya....cheers my good friend
The rotors were not warped and were in good condition at the time of the brake change. But yes, I would recommend turning the rotors if the drive was experiencing shaking during braking. Glad you liked the video! Thanks for the comment!!
Yes the nuts were loosened before the car was jacked up. The wheels don't spin anyway because this is an automatic front wheel drive car. But it's never a good idea to rely on the transmission to stop the wheel from spinning. Thanks for your comment!!
Great video. You should mention that on some cars, like VWs, the pistons can't be pushed straight in. A tool that rotates the piston while it's being pushed is required. Also, it's a good idea to clean and relube the pins and guide bushings.
C-Clamp, all the way pushed in, grease every part, rub it in, make sure its all covered, got it, thanks so much and best of all at the end it did start to stiffen when you pumped
Great Job! I think the fact that you know how to do this and you do it yourself is awesome! My daughters use to help me when they were little, but no more:( You should be proud of yourself!
Yes yes yes. I use my jack in a jiffy too. She also needs safety googles, lab apron, heavy duty chemical resistant gloves, a safety buddy, bottle of water for hydration, knee protectors to prevent abrasion from kneeling..... I doubt a sedan on 3 wheels will tip over the 4th side.
That is about the most idiotic thing I have seen anyone reply!!! If the wheels were square you might be right but instead of looking down her top in the video, look at the wheels, they are round. Sudden movement of the car for some reason (yes even with handbrake on) the jack can still dislodge itself and the rotor come down crushing her leg. How about that splatter from the brake cleaner, as far as I am aware, all brake cleaners are a hydrocarbon based solvent, not really something you want on your skin or in your eyes
Had me riveted at 0:02 even though my sound was off. By 0:44, I was utterly engrossed! Funny thing that. Gotta say that old school wheel brace was very cool. They can really smack your knuckles though if you're in a rush and mistime the next spin.
I'm pretty amazed right now. Not because you're female changing brakes. But because I TH-cam a female changing brakes because I'm a female that's trying to change my brakes for the first time. And funny enough I'm trying to change it on my 95 Honda Civic EX Coupe. And my name is Ally too. that's so crazy to me.... shout out to all the Ally's across the world with their Hondas..woot woot
Nice demonstration. I would recommend greasing the sliding pins as well because that honda uses a floating caliper and can could cause uneven brake wear
Funny you should ask but we are doing a new video this weekend for just that. We will upoad 3 videos. 1 for changing pads and rotors,1 for upgrading our brake line to stainless steal lines and the last one for bleeding our brakes. These will all be done on our mazdaspeed3. Stay Tuned!
Great job, giving me motivation to go and change my pads right now! I like how youre doing all the work instead of some guy. Its a lot easier to think I can handle it if a really pretty girl can do it all without complaining about difficulty. Love the dirty hands, dont find many girls who do what youre doing. Thank you for your uploads.
Excellent job, girl! One tip, removing some brake fluid from the brake master cylinder can help when compressing the piston back into the caliper. Brake fluid rises as you’re compressing the brake piston. On my Hyundai Elantra, I had to use a special brake piston compression tool for the rear brake calipers. Maybe you can go more in depth on servicing the brake system, including changing out the brake rotors??
No you do not. You only need to bleed your brake fluid every 30-40,000 miles. You can look at your brake fluids color to best determine if you need a change. Usually if your fluid is dark that means you're due for a swap. However, if your fluid is still light it should be safe for driving. But as best practice you should get into the habit of changing your fluid every 30,000 miles (not matter the color) to ensure maximum braking performance. Thanks for the comment!
Noise depends on a few factors. Type of brake pads, rotor condition and caliper age. Usually what causes the most noise would be the type of brake pad you used in your application. Typically most people purchase semi metallic or organic brake pads. While they are cheap they are noisy. The best brake pads for those who are concerned with noise are ceramic. They are quiet break pads that have virtually no noise. You cars age and rotor condition can also be causing some noise.What year is your car?
GREAT VIDEO!! one comment , you have to lubricate the slide pins (the pins that holds the caliper in place) with silicone paste - it's very important!!
Correction: The bolts on the back of the calipers have to be tightened to about 30 lb of foot pressure with a torque wrench. To tight or to loose can be damaging. FYI
Went good! I also replaced the rotors, they were damaged by the old pads being so used up that they were grinding up the metal on them :s For parts, it all cost me about $155... and no labor cost! :D
So sorry, I wish I could, but this car has been sold. You may be able to find a guide on the web that can help you out. Good luck! Thanks for the comment!
Wow. Great stuff Ali. But do think about safety. I am trying to find the torque setting for my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 wk. 3litre diesel rear calliper slide bolts here in the U.K. These were fitted with the Mercedes benze diesel. Many U tube videos on how to though no torque settings mentioned. Many thanks Mark Wales U.K.
Nicely done Ally! I wish my wife knew how to work on cars. Sometimes I try to show her, but she has no interest. Please be careful, as has been said use jack stands, and a floor jack. Harbor freight has some nice light aluminium ones that weight about 25 pounds for about 100.00. :)
so my 2002 mitsubishi lancer needs front brake pads and probably rotors.. if i bring the rotors and pads to my mechanic he will do it for $100.. but then i had this crazy idea to do this myself... how hard can it be? you make this look super easy but i am worried it will not go so easily for me...
This is very rare to see...a pretty woman that doesn't mind getting her hands dirty...literally!!! You have my respect. Good Job.
was just thinking that
Ken G I am with you. she have mine too she's amazing.
Battosai?!
It is so nice to see a lady changing brake pads, because it really is quite an easy thing to do, as long as the rust/corrosion has not 'seized' anything on the brakes themselves. I am a guy and I do my pad replacement myself all the time. The only problem is that it's DIRTY, and if you live in areas where they apply salt to melt the ice/snow on the roads, then after 7 to 10 years the sliders on the calipers tend to SEIZE solid if you don't regularly re-lubricate the slider pins. And even if you do that, rust just generally eats away all everything, so after about 10 years everything is just a rusty flaky mess.
That's about the time you either start to replace the rotor and drums and calipers too, or just go get a new car, because at that time probably a ton of things are ready to let go on the engine side of things too. Things like alternator, radiator, etc.
Replace your car with a NEW CAR once your car has reached the 14 year limit and/or 300,000 mile limit. Remember that things that need to be replaced on a car start to rise exponentially after 10 years, due to AGE of the materials themselves. For example; the rubber dust boots/bellows on Toyota struts start to just disintegrate after only 10 years. Imagine what else is going on in other areas of the car. :
So If your car hits the 10 year mark and it does not have 300,000 mile on it yet, subtract 25,000 miles of 'LIFE' for every year over that 10 year limit. That gives you an idea of how much longer you can safely keep your car going. So at 11 years, that mileage limit would now be 275,000 miles . And at 12 years that limit would now be only 250,000 miles (that's where my car will be next year, and that's when I will be replacing my car with a NEW Corolla). 13 years = 225,000 miles. 14 years = 200,000 miles. After 14 years just sell the car no matter what as parts will start to disintegrate no matter what. Once past 14 years it is cheaper to buy new than to try to keep the old car running.
Interesting formula. I agree that even if you don't drive the vehicle, the rubber seals disintegrate and cost a small fortune to replace. Scotty Kilmer recommends using a spray bottle to spray all accessible rubber bushings, seals, etc. with a liberal amount of AT-205 Re-seal to extend the life. I felt like it was worth a shot and followed his advice. Time will tell if it works.
Good to see a woman that knows how to handle her car maintenance 👌🏼
I just paid $90 at the shop and you made that look easy and used simple tools.
it is extremely easy man having a shop do it is a literal waste of money
Sand_Deep_Fighter she don't make it look easy is easy. my son 11 years old i teach how to fixe break .my daughter 9 years old now she whant to do it also.
Good job. I wonder how many blokes just watched this because of it being done by a nice lady ??
+just for you.. all
Me!! No question
that's what caught my eye, I'm doing the brakes tomorrow, however I ran across this...great video!
Tofthill4 guilty as charged....
Last time I checked, it was 195,183.
Someone taught you well, except maybe you weren’t informed about jack stands and other safety gear. Very nice to see you do this on your own. You’ll go far in life. Hope the rotors are still true and you don’t have to take them off to be turned.
I’m 71 years old and happy to see a young girl or woman if you prefer accomplishing a brake pad replacement.
That's awesome! Glad we were able to help!
truly amazing to see women who have got to the point of coming out and growing to the point of picking up tools and do mechanical stuff. I am proud of all the women who are self-sufficient and who don't start sobbing when their cars break down. Kudos to you.
prettiest mechanic I have ever seen.
harsh
You rock. Out of the vids I checked you were the only one who mentioned clamping the piston back. Thx
Very good video. Thanks for demonstrating that you CAN do most vehicle maintenance tasks yourself. I liked that you showed to use the old break pad to compress the cylinder. I've seen several videos where they compress the cylinder without protection. A couple of things that I would recommend.
First, if your going to do your own maintenance, invest in a set of proper wheel chucks and jack stands. This is infinitely safer then the jack that comes with the vehicle. The small investment could save your life and the expense will be recouped with the first brake job you do yourself instead of paying someone else.
Second, remove the master cylinder cap after the car is jacked up so that you can compress the caliper piston with less resistance and pressure on the break line. Years ago, I popped a break line because I tried to compress the cylinder too fast with the cap on the master cylinder which caused excessive pressure in the line. Granted, it could have been a weak line, but it was no fun changing the line anyway.
Third, Disposable nitrite gloves go a long way in keeping the grime out of your fingernails.
can I sent my car to her.
greatest brake video yet. i dont even need to fix my brakes.
Props for doing something most grown pay someone else to do. Keep doing your thing.
Great video but you really should use jack stands when working under or around a raised vehicle especially use a junk factory jack.Also if you remove the cap on your brake reservoir the piston goes in easier.
Wow how amazing is that and how easy. I would have never thought. Thanks for such a precise and easy demonstration! Your great Ally!!
great video, she's pretty and smart...! Best one I've seen so far, I'm gonna change the brakes on my 92 crown Victoria tomorrow...if it stops snowing...then I'll let you know how it goes....great video....well done!
I think this video is awesome.The Pretty lady doing a brake job makes it that much more enjoyable.
I like this video because every other one I saw used tools I didn't already own. This was simple and straight-forward. Thank you!
Thanks!! We're going to redo the video with all the proper equipment, technique and a newer car. We did this one for fun just to show people a basic brake pad change.
Watching this video give me the chills scary without a jack stand!
Apart from the safety issues this is one hell of a video - power to you girl. Loved the little 'oops' around 8:30!
When compressing the brake caliper piston it's helpful to loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap so you aren't pushing against pressure-just sayin'.
Appreciate the comment! If you're interested we redid the video with a more modern vehicle and also added a segment to show how to change rotors. Thanks for watching!
In my opinion you did an outstanding job with your explanation and you sure made it look simple. Thanks a million. My only concern would be as follows; did you loosen the lug nuts before jacking the car & did you block the car underneath to ensure that the car would not fall.
or use jack stands instead of relying on the scissor jack to hold car up
That's great! Let us know how it goes. Thanks for the comment!
I'm really impressed. I'm about to replace my rear brake pads and discs....your vid is so clear and easy to understand good on ya....cheers my good friend
Im thinking of doing my front pads and have been studying Utub videos and I just want to thank you for your video. Clara
The rotors were not warped and were in good condition at the time of the brake change. But yes, I would recommend turning the rotors if the drive was experiencing shaking during braking. Glad you liked the video! Thanks for the comment!!
Thanks! This just helped me out a lot. I did my brakes today!
Yes the nuts were loosened before the car was jacked up. The wheels don't spin anyway because this is an automatic front wheel drive car. But it's never a good idea to rely on the transmission to stop the wheel from spinning. Thanks for your comment!!
Great video. You should mention that on some cars, like VWs, the pistons can't be pushed straight in. A tool that rotates the piston while it's being pushed is required. Also, it's a good idea to clean and relube the pins and guide bushings.
C-Clamp, all the way pushed in, grease every part, rub it in, make sure its all covered, got it, thanks so much and best of all at the end it did start to stiffen when you pumped
Great Job! I think the fact that you know how to do this and you do it yourself is awesome! My daughters use to help me when they were little, but no more:( You should be proud of yourself!
Very well done. I can tell your one of the the type of women drivers that are not afraid to drive. I love that about women, Great job.
Can anybody say "Jack Stands"!
Yes yes yes. I use my jack in a jiffy too. She also needs safety googles, lab apron, heavy duty chemical resistant gloves, a safety buddy, bottle of water for hydration, knee protectors to prevent abrasion from kneeling..... I doubt a sedan on 3 wheels will tip over the 4th side.
That is about the most idiotic thing I have seen anyone reply!!! If the wheels were square you might be right but instead of looking down her top in the video, look at the wheels, they are round. Sudden movement of the car for some reason (yes even with handbrake on) the jack can still dislodge itself and the rotor come down crushing her leg. How about that splatter from the brake cleaner, as far as I am aware, all brake cleaners are a hydrocarbon based solvent, not really something you want on your skin or in your eyes
Blue bot factory jacks arent very reliable. Calm yourself.
Liked the video, about to try this myself, hope it all goes as easy as it seemed here lol
Really nice to see girls being independent. Thanks princess. my wife is here and so proud of you. x
I would love to look a mechanic like this
Nice clear video to show my daughter.
I cant belive you really like these job
You don't have to, but it's recommend. It reduces brake noise and in general helps your parts live a longer life. Thanks for the comment!
Had me riveted at 0:02 even though my sound was off. By 0:44, I was utterly engrossed! Funny thing that. Gotta say that old school wheel brace was very cool. They can really smack your knuckles though if you're in a rush and mistime the next spin.
I'm pretty amazed right now. Not because you're female changing brakes. But because I TH-cam a female changing brakes because I'm a female that's trying to change my brakes for the first time. And funny enough I'm trying to change it on my 95 Honda Civic EX Coupe. And my name is Ally too. that's so crazy to me.... shout out to all the Ally's across the world with their Hondas..woot woot
Very helpful. No need to buy a special piston compressor. I'll use on of my C clamps! Thanks
Pump it until it stiffens. Hell yeah
Mike Honda Boy - I stiffened too
😂😂😂
Nice demonstration. I would recommend greasing the sliding pins as well because that honda uses a floating caliper and can could cause uneven brake wear
Funny you should ask but we are doing a new video this weekend for just that. We will upoad 3 videos. 1 for changing pads and rotors,1 for upgrading our brake line to stainless steal lines and the last one for bleeding our brakes. These will all be done on our mazdaspeed3. Stay Tuned!
Impressive. How many guys can say "my hot girlfriend can change the brakes on her car"? Very nice video and you make it look so easy.
Great job, giving me motivation to go and change my pads right now! I like how youre doing all the work instead of some guy. Its a lot easier to think I can handle it if a really pretty girl can do it all without complaining about difficulty. Love the dirty hands, dont find many girls who do what youre doing. Thank you for your uploads.
Excellent job, girl! One tip, removing some brake fluid from the brake master cylinder can help when compressing the piston back into the caliper. Brake fluid rises as you’re compressing the brake piston. On my Hyundai Elantra, I had to use a special brake piston compression tool for the rear brake calipers. Maybe you can go more in depth on servicing the brake system, including changing out the brake rotors??
I already know how to do this but I just wanna say 👏👏👏.
Well I was thinking you doing my break. You look better then my mechanic
No you do not. You only need to bleed your brake fluid every 30-40,000 miles. You can look at your brake fluids color to best determine if you need a change. Usually if your fluid is dark that means you're due for a swap. However, if your fluid is still light it should be safe for driving. But as best practice you should get into the habit of changing your fluid every 30,000 miles (not matter the color) to ensure maximum braking performance. Thanks for the comment!
Noise depends on a few factors. Type of brake pads, rotor condition and caliper age. Usually what causes the most noise would be the type of brake pad you used in your application. Typically most people purchase semi metallic or organic brake pads. While they are cheap they are noisy. The best brake pads for those who are concerned with noise are ceramic. They are quiet break pads that have virtually no noise. You cars age and rotor condition can also be causing some noise.What year is your car?
nice job. The C clamp fits right in that piston pretty good no need to use a old brake.
Perfect video and no not mentioning it just because she is cute, she did a great job. Thanks everythindiy!
Very clear and easy to understand. Well put together video. Thanks!
It's coming soon. We will be replacing the stock rotors on our 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 once we get our parts in. Stay tuned!
Not without proper safety precautions!!!
Nothing like a sexy gal who knows her way around a car.
lol, thanks for the comment!
So I'm sure you heard this before, but beauty and brains
What a great video plane and simple with a great view of everything and the best video ive seen on youtube for a long timeyou go girl.
GREAT VIDEO!! one comment , you have to lubricate the slide pins (the pins that holds the caliper in place) with silicone paste - it's very important!!
idoaricha1 Agreed, clean and lubricate the sliders or you are just wasting your time
Awesome mechanic, if you were my mechanic I would bring my car to you every single day! :) Thanks great video :)
@GRIDEANDSHOOT Appreciate the feedback, thanks so much!
the way you pump the brakes is good
Very good , Thanks. Do you recommend replacing the clips ?? Also you should torque those bolts.
she's fuckin better dressed to change the brakes than I am when going to church xD
This was a great video I need my brakes done don't have the money to give a repair shop...Thank You
Correction: The bolts on the back of the calipers have to be tightened to about 30 lb of foot pressure with a torque wrench. To tight or to loose can be damaging. FYI
Good job. After removing the wheel turn the steering wheel all the way, u can access the caliper bolts much easier.
Went good! I also replaced the rotors, they were damaged by the old pads being so used up that they were grinding up the metal on them :s For parts, it all cost me about $155... and no labor cost! :D
good job girl .you did by yourself.
Wow.... first time I enjoyed watching such videos.... where I can find such mechanics
What a talented girl you are well done !!!
Beautiful video. However, any reason why you didn't grease the second brake pad?
She makes it very easy to watch How To videos all night long... sure is easier on the eyes than the fat mechanic down the road..
i think you did a outstanding job very informative but please next time use a jack stand for added support in case the jack fails
So sorry, I wish I could, but this car has been sold. You may be able to find a guide on the web that can help you out. Good luck! Thanks for the comment!
Well now my brakes stop fine but after watching my heart won't stop beating fast lol
Good work and good on your brake pads demo cheers
Do you think you guys could do a rotor change or maybe how to bleed the brakes? Keep up the great videos!
remember eye protection. I learned the hard way after a small piece of metal imbedded into my eye and it had to be drilled out
nigga wat
TheMidnightNarwhal comment of the day
Really informative. Maybe a Jack Stand would be a little safer.Nice video.
great job (don't forget to use a axle stand)
Wow. Great stuff Ali. But do think about safety. I am trying to find the torque setting for my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 wk. 3litre diesel rear calliper slide bolts here in the U.K. These were fitted with the Mercedes benze diesel. Many U tube videos on how to though no torque settings mentioned. Many thanks Mark Wales U.K.
Nicely demonstrated and narrative!
Nicely done Ally! I wish my wife knew how to work on cars. Sometimes I try to show her, but she has no interest. Please be careful, as has been said use jack stands, and a floor jack. Harbor freight has some nice light aluminium ones that weight about 25 pounds for about 100.00. :)
Great job Alee!
Cool video! I would suggest turning your rotors first though. Thanks!
I bet she doesn't get ripped off at the repair shop
Donald Williams yeah I think the same
Yeah, because she does not go. She does it herself. LOL
@hp11208 Thanks for the input, stay tuned for more!
Thank you young lady I thought that was a great video And I will definitely try and do mine when I need changing
thanks for making such a helpful video. please take care of your hand for the next time.
I think it will help if you use latex or surgical rubber gloves
And she didn't even wear gloves! Awesome!
are you gonna make some DIY restorations? like paint, dents or other maintenance stuffs? your car is prolly too new for those tho.
so my 2002 mitsubishi lancer needs front brake pads and probably rotors.. if i bring the rotors and pads to my mechanic he will do it for $100.. but then i had this crazy idea to do this myself... how hard can it be? you make this look super easy but i am worried it will not go so easily for me...
go girl no gloves or nothing your not afraid to get your hands dirty,,job well done
I am impressed. Good teacher. Keep it up!