How to Replace a Brake Caliper

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  • How to install a brake caliper. Learn how to change your brake caliper correctly and safely. Learn the process of taking them off, the correct torquing procedure, the correct banjo bolt installation, the correct bleeding process, and all the tips and tricks that go along with the replacement.
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  • @kysheemscott7712
    @kysheemscott7712 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2160

    I'm 15 and I changed my mom's oil, rotors, and brakes thanks to you... I want to go to uti and actually own my own auto shop

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 ปีที่แล้ว +304

      Awesome work!

    • @devinpaulsen4489
      @devinpaulsen4489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +318

      Instead of paying UTI 40 grand get a job as a Lube tech at a shop near you and help out other techs and learn from them.. I learned way more in a shop than I did at UTI and go paid!

    • @gibfortune
      @gibfortune 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Keep up the great work. Next thing you know you're going to be doing a candy paint job on your mother's car! You're going to be rich keeping this DIY mindset. Get at me if you ever need your seats pimped out

    • @late00019
      @late00019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      keep up the good work!!

    • @tdurden9532
      @tdurden9532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I'm 13 1/2 and I replaced the engine, transmission, and all 4 brakes on my mom's van. Already own my own shop in my driveway. Gonna be a grease monkey when I turn 17

  • @sammys8271
    @sammys8271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Single soccer mom of 3 here. Just followed your vid and successfully replaced my brake caliper! You saved me hundreds! If I can do it, anyone can!
    I am so grateful to you! Thank you!

    • @daniel9476
      @daniel9476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Way to go!! Just need the supplies 😂

    • @Scott-NCC1701
      @Scott-NCC1701 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is great! This video empowered you, taught you, and saved you Money. In addition you know it was done correctly. Bravo!

    • @sammys8271
      @sammys8271 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Scott-NCC1701 Thank you 😊
      There is something very empowering about fixing your own car! It feels great! But I could never have done it, or even had the confidence to, without this vid. So thankful!

  • @scrobtimusprime
    @scrobtimusprime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    Hey Chris. My car failed safety inspection last week here in Virginia due to frozen calipers and the repair quote was $850 to replace. Your video helped me save $600 bucks by doing it myself. Just wanted to take a moment to thank you. Love the channel and have been combing through your vids to decide my next project.

  • @dandaniel439
    @dandaniel439 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    My mechanic wanted $2200 to replace front calipers + break lines and replace old brake fluid. I am doing it for $300. This is the best video on replacing calipers. Great work.

  • @daviddrake3481
    @daviddrake3481 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1071

    I had to say you're probably the most descriptive and informative TH-cam mechanic today. Really appreciate you making this video

  • @1akiberu
    @1akiberu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +630

    Big help man, thanks. Got quoted $1,000 to for both of my front wheels. Spent a day on your vid and got the job done myself.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Awesome man! Glad to hear it!!! Nice work!

    • @hollywoodtravels9492
      @hollywoodtravels9492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@chrisfix the garage told me my rear right caliper was not doing its job and ate away at my brakes and rotors, because when I step on the brake going say 60+ I get the vibration in the petal, so that was their reasoning, I replaced for rear calipers and rear rotors along with new brakes and it still shakes when i step on the brake... any advice?

    • @hyr0llr
      @hyr0llr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@hollywoodtravels9492 Its probably warped front rotors. Since the majority of your braking is on the front, that is where youll get the most feedback. Check your front braking components and see if anything looks odd. If you find something then go ahead an replace the pads and rotors.

    • @josephcameron4771
      @josephcameron4771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Lol, those crooks were con artist. 1000? What unscrupulous greaseballs. Good for you for doing it yourself and putting those jerks in their place. Thumbs up hero!

    • @georgegalpin7352
      @georgegalpin7352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Warped Discs. As you said you replaced the back must be the front.. as explained approx 80% of braking happens at the front brakes.. don’t go back to that particular garage.. they sound very very shifty.. You want to make sure you have no play in your wheels, jack your car up rock up and down and side to side.. if you hear any tapping or clunking or have free movement you have another problem and your tyres air pressures must be correct..

  • @Alias22
    @Alias22 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is one of the of the best made how-to videos I’ve seen.
    Great camera angles, lighting, speed, narration, safety points.
    Very well done!

  • @Gatsby1923
    @Gatsby1923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Dude, your channel is a godsend! I've gone from calling AAA to change a tire to changing my own brakes and calipers because of you. Great channel.

  • @rongamblin2107
    @rongamblin2107 9 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Chris, My Dad was a Master Mechanic in the old days. He would watch you and say, watch this young man Chris and learn from him. Your Videos are excellent good sir.

  • @X.Draxius
    @X.Draxius ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I've always been terrified of messing with brakes myself because of how many times things went wrong when I watched other people do it, but after getting ripped off by a mechanic, I had no choice but to do it myself. Your video made it seem so much more approachable and though I took forever on it (broke a few tools and had to get a ride to buy more, did a few steps out of order putting the new one on, you know the drill), I did get it done. Thanks so much my dude, I couldn't have done it without you

  • @aaxen7255
    @aaxen7255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, ChrisFix sounded all calm and normal back in 2014. Musta spent all his TH-cam earnings on coffee! Well heck, if I had a successful channel I´d be pretty psyched too. Great work. Thank you for your videos ChrisFix.

  • @veronicaolsen4292
    @veronicaolsen4292 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for including the "why" for everything. Most auto DIY videos tend to focus on the "what" and/or "how", and assume you know stuff I simply don't....or didn't until now. Thank you. You're literally the greatest. ❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯

  • @Rameeo
    @Rameeo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love how anytime I look up anything about cars, Chris fix has it covered. What a guy

  • @amandahugginkiss
    @amandahugginkiss 8 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    You just blew my mind. I have always removed the entire caliper to change my pads and feel so dumb for missing the clam shell method all these years!! Awesome videos! Thanks for all the great tips.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Amanda Hugginkiss I'm glad you learned something new!

    • @Aikaramba12
      @Aikaramba12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Haha, you've removed the caliper 😂😂😂

    • @bradharper9282
      @bradharper9282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not everyone get so lucky. My dad and I always removed both, and hung caliper with zip tie to spring. One day I did this method, and even though I was gentle, the bolt sheared off causing me to have to replace guide pins. Not always the case, but still.

  • @earlharpster9048
    @earlharpster9048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Hey there Mr Chris. Look bud, Im a machinist an done a lot of car work. This dam coma I went through lost most of my memory on how to do simple things. I want to say, WOW. This was one of many "How To" that is the bestest one with three W's. what, when an where. Thanks bud.

  • @leonardopenadelarosa5778
    @leonardopenadelarosa5778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I HAVE WATCHED A LOT OF VIDEOS HERE,TRUST ME; YOU MAY BE THE EASER PERSON TO FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR VIDEOS,VERY SPECIFIC,CLEAR, THANKS!

  • @BigBurr56
    @BigBurr56 8 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    That was one of the best, most informative, straight to the point instructional videos I've ever seen. I am absolutely subscribing and coming back to you for any car related questions!

  • @SaschaJS
    @SaschaJS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Just a little tip for all you guys out there. Make sure to push onto the brake pedal half way with a wooden block or something, so the valves in the ABS module close. Otherwise if it's taking you too long to change the caliper, the ABS module might lose some brake fluid and it can be a HUGE pain to get air bubbles out of there

    • @jimlofaro5695
      @jimlofaro5695 ปีที่แล้ว

      good point, well said.

    • @Crist1an01
      @Crist1an01 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can you explain more in detail plz, this might’ve been a issue i dealt with when I changed my brakes and bled multiple times but the brake pedal was still soft. It sounds like before I change my calipers I push halfway to Mimic braking so the abs won’t freak out when I’m changing parts out?

    • @Crist1an01
      @Crist1an01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And what if I have a push start car as well? Do I turn it on all the way a step before ignition?

    • @vilouhall6525
      @vilouhall6525 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jimlofaro5695a
      &9&😢I)😅8n(‘

    • @Zeek800
      @Zeek800 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Use a piece of wood or pvc pipe or something that you put one end against the brake pedal the other end against the front of the seat. Push the brake pedal down and adjust your seat to keep pressure on the brake pedal. With power seats you use the seat to push the pedal down. I am told that this also makes the brake fluid NOT leak out too fast when you’re taking the brake line off the old calliper and onto the new one??? Not sure how that happens or why but several other mechanics swear by this.

  • @claycartwright7826
    @claycartwright7826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was a teenager in the 70s my brothers worked on all kinds of cars while I practiced my trombone. But now at 62 I am working on cars just like them. I’ve looked at a lot of videos on TH-cam but honestly Chris I think yours are the best. Thank you. If my brothers could see me now!

  • @xandermijares342
    @xandermijares342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My uncle is pretty handy with cars and we always go to him first for problems. He’s never done the calipers before and so I said, “ chrisfix is the best” here we are watching your video for help. I also used your other videos on how to change the pads too. Thank you so much!! Whenever I have a car problem, I always come to this channel first.

  • @911mporsche
    @911mporsche 6 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    When I took my banjo bolt out, some weird country/western music started playing. Hmm must be a feature or something.

    • @kingofrandom9504
      @kingofrandom9504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thought it only happened to me,that is weird,

    • @ScottCooper136
      @ScottCooper136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just don't bring a banjo bolt with you when you are kayaking on a river. Ned Beatty still has nightmares about that!

    • @asmongoldsmouth9839
      @asmongoldsmouth9839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I disconnected my banjo rear end on my 54 Ford the same thing happened. Except, against my will, I was hold the banjo rear end and steumming and finger-picking it to the music. Oops!!

    • @kennethturner7942
      @kennethturner7942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huh, weird, I swore I heard the same thing when I did my Town and Countrys' (haha) brakes.

    • @gerickolson2271
      @gerickolson2271 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How's that been going?

  • @x-man5056
    @x-man5056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Couple tips: after you refill your master cylinder, go and slowly pump your brakes a few times to run the caliper piston out so the pads are engaged with the rotor. THEN, go check your fluid level in the master cyl again. Moving the caliper piston out creates more volume in the caliper so more fluid volume is in there, so check the fluid level again.
    Also: i just ran into this not long ago but never had seen it before. I changed the rear calipers and brake hoses on my pickup and couldn't get one of the banjo fittings on hose to caliper to stop leaking. Removed the banjo bolt and found that the where the banjo fitting on the end of the hose mounted to the caliper, the caliper did not have a machined surface for the hose to seal to (copper washers in there too of course). The machined surface that's supposed to be there is called a "spot face" and my Rebuilt caliper I got from NAPA had no spotface, it was as cast surface. There was no way any brake hose was not going to leak. Of course NAPA made it right but what I don't get is how it could have been a "rebuilt" caliper, it never could have worked. Anyway, heads up, check for the spot face there before you leave the store. Check for it on the hose end too. Don't over torque the hollow Banjo bolt either, they will brake if you get too aggressive.

  • @RogerDavid647
    @RogerDavid647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandfather was actually the one who taught me how to do this. He is a big believer in fixing stuff yourself and I’m sure he would like this channel

  • @emailformosa
    @emailformosa ปีที่แล้ว

    8 years later and your content is still helping strangers. Thank you.

  • @tmac9938
    @tmac9938 9 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    chris i've watched about 5 of your videos so far. you do a great job filming with close ups and getting the right shot. and then you back it up with very clear verbal explanations. you have a knack for how-to videos. nice work!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      tmac9938 Thanks a lot man! I appreciate the kind feedback! Comments like this make my day! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!

  • @robertclymer6948
    @robertclymer6948 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I read through most of the comments. Yes, Chris is very precise and covers even the little things that can save you from issues down the road. Now you know why he has 9 million subscribers! Oh, and his camera work is fantastic! Love and blessings from Motown!

  • @loganb1170
    @loganb1170 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Always come back to your channel when I need help and it never fails, all I’ve learned has been from TH-cam and a majority from you, thanks for the great videos and help much love

  • @interstatedriver3163
    @interstatedriver3163 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE BEST auto repair video Ive seen !!!! Camera was STILL, and NOT BOUNCING AROUND, making it difficult to understand what was going on. THANK YOU, CHRIS.

  • @youngiehee2629
    @youngiehee2629 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Good Video - You're giving Scotty Kilmer some SERIOUS competition.

    • @user-sx4yu3nw4j
      @user-sx4yu3nw4j 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      that guy's a nut job; he may know cars, but I can NOT stand his personality. I block every ad of his that I see

    • @ElAndresRodriguez
      @ElAndresRodriguez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@user-sx4yu3nw4j I can barely sit through a video even if he knows what he's talking about

    • @techn0rainbow
      @techn0rainbow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@user-sx4yu3nw4j I love him

    • @erionomeri007
      @erionomeri007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rev your engine Chris Fix!

  • @mestizoboy
    @mestizoboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Great video, as usual, with good tips for the novice.
    One recommendation: I would only replace calipers in matched-pairs, especially when you're using aftermarket calipers (Centric, AC Delco, etc.), to ensure both have the same hydraulic characteristics.

    • @brandonminear9400
      @brandonminear9400 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve never understood why doing just one side would cause the other side to fail. Of COURSE they have a little different hydraulic characteristics

    • @mestizoboy
      @mestizoboy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brandonminear9400
      Replacing as a matched-pair is more about grip-functionality. If one side grabs the rotor more firmly/more loosely than the other, you'll have: steering issues while braking (especially while hard-braking), uneven tire-wear, uneven pad + rotor wear, etcetera. The same thing applies to using unmatched rotors, especially if the material varies significantly in temper and composition.

  • @iamme3329
    @iamme3329 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm 33 and 130 lbs in a 350z, and I'm dreading this job, but also won't pay 1600$ for rear rotors, calipers, and pads. Thank you for the company and advice as I tackle this monster.

  • @wizard2319
    @wizard2319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I went to change my brakes for the first time and found out I also needed to change the calipers. Your videos are amazing and so helpful. It makes me feel so much more accomplished. Thanks for your great videos.

  • @scottfoster4548
    @scottfoster4548 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I can't thank you enough for all your videos. Ive easily saved thousands by doing repairs myself, and Im confident enough that I can help friends and family with a lot of issues as well.

  • @jessevb0365
    @jessevb0365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Deadass thought the thumbnail was a pair of vr glasses

    • @JIP411
      @JIP411 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Slow ass

    • @JIP411
      @JIP411 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Slow ass.

    • @vermontvermont9292
      @vermontvermont9292 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Deadass?

    • @rock0011
      @rock0011 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@vermontvermont9292 deadass

  • @reviewgeek6162
    @reviewgeek6162 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm 42 years old just learned how to work on my own car great video and instructions thumbs up I'm actually replacing control arm and it's a pain in the butt right now

  • @jr20037
    @jr20037 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't always change my calipers, but when I do, I watch this video first.
    Literally, every time. Excellent video.

  • @austinformedude
    @austinformedude 9 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Your videos keep getting better and better! Awesome camera angles and very detailed! Easily one of the best and most complete caliper videos out there.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Brandon B Thanks Brandon! I am trying my best to make them better each time!

    • @DENicholsAutoBravado
      @DENicholsAutoBravado 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's true, the clarity on the picture, the use of a second window to show the other side of things? Really helpful.

  • @brandonhillhouse1546
    @brandonhillhouse1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I appreciate you. This video made it super easy for me, and I have never changed a caliper before. Watching this, I got the job done in about 30 minutes save me a lot more money, then taking it to the shop.

  • @stevensmark2367
    @stevensmark2367 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a 63 year old guy with the basic mechanical skills, your videos are very helpful and easy to understand, Thanks Chris

  • @freedompioneer4311
    @freedompioneer4311 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always can rely on Chris fix to give the best explanation and description of day. So many videos when you just try to look up how to specifically learn about the brake caliper and removing it or bleeding the brakes because I guess you supposed to after doing that but I only have time to do one at a time and eventually bleed the brakes but 😅 ❤

  • @dannyvu8304
    @dannyvu8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is how Instruction and DIY videos should be: succinct, concise, and to the point. I hate watching yappers who talk about personal or irrelevant stuff

    • @ryanahrens741
      @ryanahrens741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seriously, most DIY videos are like trying to find a recipe online. 10 pages of nonsense about how their cashmere sweater felt on a cool autumn's day followed with an inspirational poem, when all I want is the damn recipe on how to make some stuffed peppers. Jersey Fried Chicken, just gimme the damn recipe!

  • @pxcaron
    @pxcaron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I went through a whole stack of vids before finding yours; clean, simple, concise, leagues above all the others I came across. thank you !

  • @ryanhallockmedia
    @ryanhallockmedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been working on cars for 30 years now but still watch your vids to relieve anxiety before some things. Thanks my man!

  • @kreiyu
    @kreiyu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    easy to follow and straight to the point. thank you. it's amazing how many "how to" videos get overly complicated in their instructions.

  • @wolfsxo209
    @wolfsxo209 8 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Thank you Chris! This video seriously saved me hundreds of dollars for my rear calipers.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Anthony Villalobos No problem! Glad the video was helpful!

    • @driverjay32
      @driverjay32 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +ChrisFix can you do a video on how to fix your abs system

    • @shiekhamohammed5960
      @shiekhamohammed5960 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ChrisFix hi

    • @okaythen001
      @okaythen001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rear brake bracket bolts (not caliper pins) This guy just hand tighten it with a 6 inch wrench, is that good enough? Focus ST

  • @jefffuehr366
    @jefffuehr366 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    but yep, if all the people who watch this have a unsealed 32oz bottle of brake fluid, they can do this $230.00 job & bleed all 4 brake lines in the specific sequence for just $36.00. and mechanics charge $230.00 per caliper too, and i think they only bleed the line that goes to the caliper that you needed to have replaced, not all 4. so yeah, not only can you can do a better job, and flush all the old fluid outta all 4 of you're brake lines with nice synthetic fluid, but you can also do it for $36.00 versus the $230.00 a mechanic will charge you. keep in mind, that the mechanic probably ain't using synthetic fluid, nor is he flushing old fluid outta any of the lines but the one he,s working on. this is why i love doing jobs like this, at home. thanks for making this video. it walked me through each step perfectly, and it saved me a lot of money as well.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Jeff Fuehr Glad the video was helpful and saved you money!

    • @DoctorFush
      @DoctorFush 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What do you mean synthetic brake fluid? lol

    • @goitoutdoors
      @goitoutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoctorFush If your owners manual species a type, use that. Say it is DOT4...some will offer 'synthetic'. As long as your car calls for DOT4 go for it.

    • @DoctorFush
      @DoctorFush 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@goitoutdoors Isn't all brake fluid 'synthetic', is what I was getting at.

  • @johnl6769
    @johnl6769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the most clear and concise 'how-to' video I have ever seen on TH-cam. Both video and audio quality are great, and the author explains the process very clearly. Nice job!

  • @Notinuse40
    @Notinuse40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The people that actually take the time to pass this knowledge on to others for free. Seriously amazing. Thank you!!

    • @cm1133
      @cm1133 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s not for free. Chris Fix makes MILLIONS each year from advertising revenue off his thousands of videos.

    • @Notinuse40
      @Notinuse40 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cm1133 free for me….. and free for anyone that needs it…………how would that statement make sense that I said it was free for him……. Holy. SMH 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @scareglow28
    @scareglow28 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brother I have been a Mechanic a long time,by far you are a great teacher and so simple my 10 old daughter could understand,great teachings and God bless.

  • @robertthrailkill1368
    @robertthrailkill1368 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have watched over 20 of your videos and always find them very descriptive with excellent spot on narration. Also, the images are well lit and easy to see what you are doing. Simple editing done very well. Thanks!

  • @pyrocomputing7345
    @pyrocomputing7345 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a legend!! I have done so many things that I thought were impossible for me to do with my knowledge of cars just from your videos.
    Thank you so much man!!

  • @hrustar
    @hrustar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was exceptional. Clear information, not wasted shots, not stammering, bot focus issues. Absolutely excellent. Thank you.

  • @sheenmania2000
    @sheenmania2000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Totally clear and straightforward. A lot of knowledge here.
    Good job Chris.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot!

  • @Jeezyfan8590
    @Jeezyfan8590 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You just got yourself a brand new subscriber.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jeezyfan8590 Awesome! Welcome aboard!

    • @kennethodonnell1619
      @kennethodonnell1619 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jeezyfan8590 Same here.

  • @CharltonNguyen
    @CharltonNguyen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude! This video saved my weekend. Planned an offroading adventure this past weekend. 1pm friday passenger rear starts smoking. Call all the shops and they're closed, busy, or don't have the parts. Started at 3pm and finished by 5pm. Thank you so much!

  • @enochmcneely1490
    @enochmcneely1490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best car directional video I've seen on TH-cam

  • @daisymouri2302
    @daisymouri2302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always thorough and very safe instruction! Notice his great respect for his tools, parts, and job well done. He was born to do this. Outstanding!!!!

  • @Sam-gb2hq
    @Sam-gb2hq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey Chris you always do a great job with great explanations. One item you might should have mentioned was to bend down the "metail brake slides for the pads" so they don't move around. You'll notice the little tabs on the outside of them. This keeps them from vibrating into the brake disc and squalling like a crazy banshee! Appreciate all your videos, keep up the good work!

  • @P4RKER004
    @P4RKER004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video man, most videos show the process from a distance but don’t do close ups or explain very well. Swapping WRX Calipers n all and this video made it seem much more manageable. Good stuff right here. 👍🏼

  • @zeshunvirani837
    @zeshunvirani837 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming from a family where my dad worked 18+ hrs daily to provide I'm glad there is a platform that is able to show me how to work on a car and not have to depended on mechanics who need to make money but take advantage so I'm glad you're doing this thank you i never had this

  • @petejimenez4321
    @petejimenez4321 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you!!! First time replacing rotors, pads and a caliper for me. I even utilized the how to make a self brake bleed video. Although your video did not feature my make and model of vehicle, your video was so concise and comprehensive that I was able to the job and had much success! I really appreciate your help! This saved me a lot of money and gave me confidence for our other vehicles.
    Just wanted to say thank you!
    Pete

  • @edgarulitos
    @edgarulitos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All of your videos are awesome Chris! Thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge and time. You inspired me to start working on my own cars, I was afraid at first since a didn't even know how to do a proper oil change but thanks to you I'm buying myself some tools to fix my cars.

  • @Moneycde1
    @Moneycde1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you explained it step by step so nobody can be confused good video

  • @EpicMorso
    @EpicMorso 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have problems with one of my rear brakes, and these videos gives me so much confidence to do fixing myself!!! The shops here takes outrageous prices just for the jobs! I can save literally hundreds of dollars just by doing it myself! Step 1 is checking slider pins and step 2 is caliper, which both of them you have great videos!

  • @terrencewinborne4176
    @terrencewinborne4176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I kneel in your long shadow of excellence! This was the best how to video I've seen thus far.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot!

  • @s0mguy777
    @s0mguy777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Huge help, you're the best automotive youtube guy I've ever watched

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks and I’m glad the videos are helpful!

  • @Jasonrocks247
    @Jasonrocks247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make mechanic work look so easy. I just stripped the bolts on my caliper tonight, BEFORE.. watching this. So, before I make any final decisions I need to watch your entire channel.

  • @fingersmcoy
    @fingersmcoy ปีที่แล้ว

    of all the vidoes on car repair, yours is hands down the best. thank you so much for being able to explain this stuff the way you do

  • @KappuccinoBenz
    @KappuccinoBenz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    GOD BLESS YOU BRO!!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS...SO WELL DETAILED AND PROFESSIONAL!!!! YOU DA' MAN!!!!

  • @harleminthebuildn9234
    @harleminthebuildn9234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THIS IS 1 HELL OF A TUTORIAL. GREAT JOB CHRIS👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jbmann52
    @jbmann52 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big help indeed. Replacing calipers on ‘99 Ford Ranger and did not pay attention to how banjo’s we’re attached on disassembly. Mounted one backwards before I watched this video and got the scoop. Thank you

  • @lynnpaulus5725
    @lynnpaulus5725 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a completely different vehicle from you but like you said a lot of the stuff is the same just a few details would be different. your channel has helped me and my Dad fix a lot of things in my car that I haven't been able to find on my vehicle. thanks for helping us save money, and build some daddy daughter time. you're amazing! Keep up the videos!

  • @kevinhenry61
    @kevinhenry61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I can't say enough about the production quality and information packed into each ChrisFix video. I'm no mechanic but have saved a lot of $ by watching and learning. Helped out immensely on my 2002 Sonoma and now on my niece's 2003 Jeep Liberty. Thank you Chris.

  • @SirBLM
    @SirBLM ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing video. Thank you so much.

  • @GibsonGuitarPlayer27
    @GibsonGuitarPlayer27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all of your help with the many videos of yours that have helped me over the years. I thought that I was going to be performing a simple brake pad replacement on my 2003 Toyota Corolla, but it turned out that I had to replace the pads, rotors, AND the seized caliper. I could never have done this without your helpful videos. I have been out of work for the last 2 years and don't have the money to pay a garage (hence, the 16 year old car); Thank God that I have your videos to give me the knowledge and confidence to do this work myself. You have been a savior. Many blessings to you and your family!

  • @thatonekid9115
    @thatonekid9115 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really an old video but today I did a bit of a screw up. I did my breaks for the first time and was not paying attention to what I was doing. I was bleeding my break line after I did my breaks. I was bleeding my breaks through the banjo bolt and ended up stripping my calipers threading. I have to get a new one soon. I was stressing out so much from it feeling like crap thinking how difficult it was going to be. Watching this video relived me of so much stress I felt so much better I’m buying the new caliper soon and seeing this video just gave me so much confidence thank you.

  • @Will-wb6nk
    @Will-wb6nk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Accidently clicked cuz that past at the beginning looks like Wally

  • @sonny323
    @sonny323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My dad always fixed our cars.
    Now that's hes not here with us any longer. I guess it's my job to try to do all he did. Now instead of 2 men bleeding the brakes it's only me. So when I bleed the BRAKES on my car 1 day. My eyes will be bleeding tears
    Missing him. Thank u dad. R.i.p. miss U. So much💔💔💔

  • @Cymru613
    @Cymru613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im 34 and Ive only ever changed my break pads before but never my calipers or rotars...about to do all 3 this weekend coming. Your videos are so detailed they have given me the confidence to do it all. Thanks. Saving me money and I'm actually having fun learning about cars.

  • @timcotter8879
    @timcotter8879 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just checked out how to do this on my Toyota Land cruiser and this video was the best I have ever seen and so well explained .👍Thanks for this.

  • @10deep92
    @10deep92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thumbnail looks like a sad robot. Clicked right away 🥺

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol that's a first!

  • @djcbanks
    @djcbanks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The thumbnail photo of the brake caliper looked like Wall-e’s head. I was so hoping you were going to build a real life Wall-e. Even if just a statue of. 🤖

    • @banner7863
      @banner7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This..... This is the comment i was searching for..... Feel like were brothers here yo lol

  • @ozzy2753
    @ozzy2753 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because of you I was able to change my bearings hubs today, now I want to change the calipers. Thank you

  • @jottmann97
    @jottmann97 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is exactly what I needed as I needed to swap out my caliper on my car. Thanks Chris

  • @friscokid9665
    @friscokid9665 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    thanks bro this help me alot and saved me $$$

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Glad the video was helpful!

    • @friscokid9665
      @friscokid9665 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the good news it wasn't the caliper but the brake pads were done but since I watch a few of your videos help me from being ripped off by Toyota dealership, I just bought the parts and with your video instructions I was able to do the work myself. Thanks brother

  • @albertomoreno6319
    @albertomoreno6319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hey Chris I just have a quick question I was wondering when you replaced the caliper do u bleed just the one caliper or do u bleed all brakes?

    • @changofaze1
      @changofaze1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i was wondering that too

    • @junaidhassan4081
      @junaidhassan4081 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm pretty sure you need to bleed out all of the calipers. in fact, theres a specific order to bleed out the calipers. 1st caliper should be the furthest caliper away from the brake fluid tank in the hood (rear passenger side) and so and so forth.

  • @ernestgeorge862
    @ernestgeorge862 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are the best. This one helped me in changing out my calipers and brake pads on my 1979 truck C10 Silverado. I could have had my very excellent mechanic do it but he knows my truck is a show truck and does not get driven much and so he takes his time. With me doing it I had it done in half a day. Thanks, very much appreciated.

  • @mikecwiekowski1031
    @mikecwiekowski1031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Old dog just learned new tricks here. Thanks dude for great narration and photos. Looking forward to getting all my vehicle brakes back to like-new.

  • @K_willz13
    @K_willz13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you make a video on replacing the master cylinder???

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes when I need to replace one I will make a video!

  • @AshZiavonni
    @AshZiavonni 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice but you should of mentioned to check/add grease to the caliper bracket bushings (for those with used calipers as well as to inspect/replace bushings etc.)

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ash Ziavonni Thanks and thanks for sharing!

  • @labradormcgraw
    @labradormcgraw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely flawless. You just cannot beat a ChrisFix video.

  • @felixlarose2321
    @felixlarose2321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Chris short on money these days your videos helped me change front brake pads, discs and calipers successfully on my car.

  • @Stevespov
    @Stevespov 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    as always excellent!! thank you! love your channel man!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you

    • @Stevespov
      @Stevespov 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ChrisFix been meaning to comment for a while very well built channel excellent content ez to understand. You help me a lot with my DIYs so thanks and congrats on the success!

    • @ramonperez6030
      @ramonperez6030 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      G

    • @rickreyes7452
      @rickreyes7452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisfix@

    • @ramonfigueroa5257
      @ramonfigueroa5257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisfix de frente sde fîff

  • @ShadowcasterZero
    @ShadowcasterZero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Can someone tell me why all "mechanic" toolsets don't include a breaker bar, torque wrench, and only only ONE 10mm socket?!?

  • @mychannel-ul9vb
    @mychannel-ul9vb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been working on cars for over 40 years and use your videos when I need to "remember" how to do things right. You are so detailed and do things the way it should be done and with care. You'll be on Johnny Carson one day, ok so you see I am old lol.....but Great job helping people, keep up the great work. Jeff

  • @suza12121
    @suza12121 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your video’s are the clearest than anybody else’s. Keep up the good & helpful work. Tganks

  • @anamiacampos05
    @anamiacampos05 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, this made it easy, even for me, a girl.

  • @lnatale33
    @lnatale33 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Pause at 0:01 and it looks like a cute duck.

  • @ajaypro2881
    @ajaypro2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used this video as a reference to my caliper replacement on my Jeep. Thank you so much! I did it successfully and I discovered my old caliper piston was torn and also seized. You couldn’t even push the pistons in with force

  • @scott2495
    @scott2495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How times have changed. Ive learn all my DIY mechanic skills from this guy and other you tubers. Never fails to impress me