I know absolutely nothing about vehicles but my brakes went out and I do not have $800+ to spend on a mechanic so this was very informative and I think I can definitely do it!! Thanks so much!!
I'm a city boy, who's main mode of transportation is the subway. Every time I have vehicle issues other than a flat I would run to a mechanic. I've decided it's 2022, I should be able to do what others can do. I watched this vid 3x. Went and purchased brakes, spacer and ratchet. Your video played through the whole process on repeat. Only thing that wasn't covered which scared me for a moment was replacing the caliber. I had to push the piece that receives the screw back in. But thank you.
Lol I love how I feel exactly like you.. City boy myself and started really driving with my own car 2020.. I've learned a lot and only now finally I'm like fuck I think it's time to learn more.. cause brake pads are $50-$100 bucks .. and going to the mechanic means an additional 200-300 bucks 🤦🏾♂️ plus any taxes
I always assumed changing brake pads required draining the brake fluid and avoiding getting air in the lines so I was always worried. Today I needed to change my brakes and decided to look up how it's done. Wow, this is a way simpler task than I imagined. Changed all 4 brake pads and saved myself $200+ taking it to a mechanic. Thanks man, great video. Lucky for me my father-in-law had that tool to decompress the caliber!
Appreciate simple, easy to follow instructions. Thank you! I used to run to mechanics for rverything. No more. Working on my car has become something I enjoy. And guys like you, sir, make it possible. 2 years ago I'd never changed my own oil. This summer I did an engine swap on an 87 Samurai. Still can't belueve it. And it runs great. Today is brake pad changing day. This morning I had no idea how to do it. I searched TH-cam, found your channel, saw how easy it is and had them changed before lunch. Thanks again, man.
This video is 5 years in now... but I just found it and just had to post a Thank you! Saved me some money, was easy - I will never pay to have my brakes done again.
I haven't changed my own brakes in years. Thanks for the refresher course. I really appreciate you getting right to the point without the extra floof of other vids. I will definitely checkout your other videos ❤
One of the best DIY videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. Great camera work to show what you’re explaining and very descriptive to make it easy to understand. Awesome job on this video
Thank you for a useful -easy to follow video that was straight forward. This was perfect !! I can’t thank you enough. I’m a girl who never knew anything about cars and would get ripped off by car dealerships for stuff like this. They would charge 500 for brakes when in reality I can spend 90$ and change front and back brakes myself for free in literally an hour. That is very empowering!!!
I gotta say. Paying a lucrative amount of money for such a aimple job. Im half tempted to do this myself. And i never have before. Thanks for being so informative. I think i might never go back to get them done by a mechanic again.
Phenomenal explanation, one of the best , actually took notes and was able to clearly hear him as a non mechanic I deeply humbly appreciate the experience and tips and the whole video thank you my good sir. 💪🏾
After watching this i feel confident to give this ago,, if your clueless on cars like me you would just assume that every job needing done on your car is a Big job thats gonna cost you but wee videos like this can go along way to giving you some understanding on how garages will charge you mega money for such little jobs. Thanks
Awesome video. Very clear video. Very slow step by step. If you follow this instruction you cant go wrong! One quick tip. Open the brake reservoir lid to allow fluid to go back up into the system easier when compressing the caliper.Thank you for posting this.
Been watch a lot of different break pad and rotor videos and yours seems the best explained in a way I comprehend and understand more me and the buddy are putting rotors and break pads on my 04 stratus today I’ll be watching this video on how to.
You don't even need to take the caliper off if your just changing the brake pads. Just remove the bottom bolt and swing the caliper up. You won't have to worry about zip tying or hanging up your caliper.
Nice, this is the best brake Change video I could find. All other one make it seem complicated and fill the video with a bunch of unnecessary talk. This one is simple and straight to the point!
You forgot a very important task ,that the Caliper guide pins to be cleaned and greased before you fixed back the Caliper to ensure that the Caliper moved horizontally freely.
First result for 'changing brake pads', thank you, I just replaced mine, drove around the block, breaking smooth!!! Saved $300. Now time for long shower, as I didn't wear gloves, and it's August outside.
I've been working on cars a few years just cause I'm rough with cars and can't afford a mechanic I never knew they had a brake compressor tool I've always used my hand thanks man I just picked one up at orielys
Bro said you can use your mega hands!! 😂 Love it. But for real, thank you for the video, I’m changing my brake pads tmr for the first time and this helps!!
Wow I’m a super super girly girl, nails n sittin pretty but my front brakes needed changed & everywhere I asked the were trying to over charge even when I said I I have my own brakes. Came on here saw ur video & changed them myself. Borrowed the jack from my neighbor. So now I know how to do my own brakes. Even know how to change a brake sensor, change oil, tail lights & of course a tire. TH-cam the best. Ain’t gotta worry about asking a pervert guy or worry bout getting ripped off or worry bout having to kick it with a guy afterwards 😂
Be aware depressing the caliper with out releasing the bleeder nut as you could damage the ABS system as forcing fluid back up through the line will course damage in some units!!.🤔
I pushed back the piston with a c clamp my whole life and never had to bleed it unless it wouldn't push back. Never damaged anything and I probably use this method about 20 times in my life
@@autumnwind2699 disconnect the battery for 10 minutes. It might have clocked the back flow as "this was not supposed to happen" but now if the brakes are working and you are not leaking brake fluid the sensor might reset.
Thank you.. my uncle is mechanic, with a garage etc.. but he’s getting old and lazy. I can can do this in my yard if the snow doesn’t hit early.. need that break compression tool though. Ty ty ty.. my breaks just started grinding today.. but, I’m down shifting.. and gonna get right on it.. also if the calendar thingies are damaged.. he might let me use his machine that smooths it out.. or? Now that I know how to do it.. I might just replace them more often🤷♂️ ty again
You don’t need to screw with bleeding brakes I’ve never had had no problems but he makes some good points thanks for the video my 14 Silverado needs front pads
Such a great video and explanations. You just saved me some money. I thought I needed quite a few tools so I was gonna take it to a shop but shops nowadays think your a damn millionaire. Thanks for the help
Very well explained video on changing brake pads! You made it look so simple and easy for a beginner like me lol. I’m curious when i would need to change the brake rotors tho? 😅
Nice job. Hint.....if you wish, instead of totally removing the 2 guide pins..... loosen both, but ONLY remove the bottom pin...and keep the top pin in-place to act as a "hinge" for the caliper portion you removed.....in this case just swing it up and tie it down so it doesn't accidentally swing down whle doing the work. You still have full access to remove and reinstall the pads.
For many years I worked on my cars; 1960's, '70s, 80's, 90's. ....brake shoe linings and then brake pads I took in my stride. Today, it's never been easier for a young chap, with the interest and curiosity, to change brake pads. You'll need the tools but with those, you're home and dry....try it....How To's like this one will guide you......you'll save £1000's over the years....what are you waiting for?
Thank u for this. As a single mom I plan to show my daughter how to do this. I can't afford to go to a mechanic but am sure If I dangle that by helping me fix brakes she gets more driving training 😂.
@@shteatinggrin... or they make voluntary transactions with people who are willing to pay someone to do something they might not have time or tools or knowledge to do themselves.
@@shteatinggrinI'm a tradesman. You clearly aren't. So... so yeah like but like actually not. Most of the money made by tradesman is coming from those who would rather pay than do it themselves. You are paying for the fact that someone else has the tools, the shop, and knowledge and skills and warranty that you don't. That's... reality. Nothing to do with ignorance or laziness, except maybe in your case. I can change my breaks and spend 50 bucks for a 30 minute wait at a shop, or I can do it myself in 2 hours and get covered in grease and spend 30. I don't know about you but I am worth about 150 an hour. I'm a mechanic and a bricklayer btw
Thanks 👍 I had some issues today putting it all back in place... Now I see my fumb error and why it was too tight to get the caliper on 😅 Regarding bleeding: On the hardware store I found a bottle with a hose with correct size for connecting on the nipple, and with a back flow block ventil. Do I can just push the break pedal without risking air going back inside. One man job 👍 I bought 2 so I could take both sides at the same time 😂
When your using the floor jack to lift up the minivan, which spot are you lifting up from? Because you dont zoom in on that part to show us so we can see.
Very helpful video. I'm wondering if anyone knows what it means if the calipers continue to compress after they've been taken off? Could there be an issue with the brake fluid?
Thanks!
Thanks ❤️👍😊 much appreciated
“The last thing we want, on a clear sunny day, is to die.” 🤣 Nice.
🤣😂
😂😂😂😂
Came to comments for this 🫡😂🤣🤣💀
I CACKLED
Oh hell naw fam I live for beautiful days
Dude whoever the guy in this video is, he's definitely a great dad, possibly THE best dad
Why do you say that?
@@Jason-un9psI presume due to his demeanor, if I had to guess. But the comment also assumes the guy has any kids, at all.
What if he's not a dad at all
0:52 "The last thing we want on a clear sunny day is to die." You have my full attention.
I know absolutely nothing about vehicles but my brakes went out and I do not have $800+ to spend on a mechanic so this was very informative and I think I can definitely do it!! Thanks so much!!
Glad it helped!
Same here
800??
@@cainheath7610 yup same here that’s why I do them myself people overly tax 😩🤦🏽♂️
jus don’t put em on backwards💯
Mechanics are designed for rich people.. us lower class people really appreciate the tutorials.. true life savers.
I'm a city boy, who's main mode of transportation is the subway. Every time I have vehicle issues other than a flat I would run to a mechanic. I've decided it's 2022, I should be able to do what others can do. I watched this vid 3x. Went and purchased brakes, spacer and ratchet. Your video played through the whole process on repeat. Only thing that wasn't covered which scared me for a moment was replacing the caliber. I had to push the piece that receives the screw back in. But thank you.
Lol I love how I feel exactly like you.. City boy myself and started really driving with my own car 2020.. I've learned a lot and only now finally I'm like fuck I think it's time to learn more.. cause brake pads are $50-$100 bucks .. and going to the mechanic means an additional 200-300 bucks 🤦🏾♂️ plus any taxes
@@easttorontotv6310same boat bro accept im a hybrid lol city and country
@@MixedartDez Changing your calibers on a hybrid should be pretty much the same. What kind of hybrid do you have?
Learning how to do basic maintenance like this saves you lots of money just doing it yourself
been fixing my car myself ever since we got charged 400$ for tie rod replacement. youtube has taught me everything i need to know
These are the clearest and best explained car maintenance videos I've seen on here. Thank you, great job
Thanks 😊👍
I always assumed changing brake pads required draining the brake fluid and avoiding getting air in the lines so I was always worried. Today I needed to change my brakes and decided to look up how it's done. Wow, this is a way simpler task than I imagined. Changed all 4 brake pads and saved myself $200+ taking it to a mechanic. Thanks man, great video. Lucky for me my father-in-law had that tool to decompress the caliber!
I’ve used a piece of wood and a c clamp before too
💀💀
Appreciate simple, easy to follow instructions. Thank you! I used to run to mechanics for rverything. No more. Working on my car has become something I enjoy. And guys like you, sir, make it possible.
2 years ago I'd never changed my own oil. This summer I did an engine swap on an 87 Samurai. Still can't belueve it. And it runs great.
Today is brake pad changing day. This morning I had no idea how to do it. I searched TH-cam, found your channel, saw how easy it is and had them changed before lunch. Thanks again, man.
awesome!! 💪😊❤
This video is 5 years in now... but I just found it and just had to post a Thank you! Saved me some money, was easy - I will never pay to have my brakes done again.
I like the reminder to wear gloves and then the video demo is done without gloves!!! Outstanding
🤣😂
Thank you so much. Pep Boys wants to charge 250 just to change the front two brake pads. I’m gonna do it myself now. I didn’t realize how easy it was.
I haven't changed my own brakes in years. Thanks for the refresher course. I really appreciate you getting right to the point without the extra floof of other vids. I will definitely checkout your other videos ❤
One of the best DIY videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. Great camera work to show what you’re explaining and very descriptive to make it easy to understand. Awesome job on this video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I always worked with my dad on cats. Brakes are on thing I never learned. Thank you for making this video and making it so easy. ❤
Thank you for a useful -easy to follow video that was straight forward. This was perfect !! I can’t thank you enough. I’m a girl who never knew anything about cars and would get ripped off by car dealerships for stuff like this. They would charge 500 for brakes when in reality I can spend 90$ and change front and back brakes myself for free in literally an hour. That is very empowering!!!
Awesome! Welcome! You can do it! ❤😊👍💪
Yes I agree this was very easy to follow and I'm so glad he could make this video the way it is. You did an amazing job on this video!!
You got that right 👍🏾. I did mine last year and it was the greatest feeling ever as a female
@@onieshianapoleon2547 🥰
@@onieshianapoleon2547 You need a mechanic boyfriend, like me 🤪
I gotta say. Paying a lucrative amount of money for such a aimple job. Im half tempted to do this myself. And i never have before. Thanks for being so informative. I think i might never go back to get them done by a mechanic again.
Just changed my brakes by following the video saved me about $257 thanks and god bless u
Just changed my brake pads on my own for the first time thanks to this video! Appreciate it my dawg! 💯 definitely subscribing!
Glad we could help👍😊❤💪
Phenomenal explanation, one of the best , actually took notes and was able to clearly hear him as a non mechanic I deeply humbly appreciate the experience and tips and the whole video thank you my good sir. 💪🏾
After watching this i feel confident to give this ago,, if your clueless on cars like me you would just assume that every job needing done on your car is a Big job thats gonna cost you but wee videos like this can go along way to giving you some understanding on how garages will charge you mega money for such little jobs. Thanks
Awesome video. Very clear video. Very slow step by step. If you follow this instruction you cant go wrong! One quick tip. Open the brake reservoir lid to allow fluid to go back up into the system easier when compressing the caliper.Thank you for posting this.
Welcome 😊👍
Been watch a lot of different break pad and rotor videos and yours seems the best explained in a way I comprehend and understand more me and the buddy are putting rotors and break pads on my 04 stratus today I’ll be watching this video on how to.
You made it straight forward and easy to understand
Great video. I need to replace brake pads tomorrow on my Toyota, and this was a refresher.
Great to hear!
You don't even need to take the caliper off if your just changing the brake pads. Just remove the bottom bolt and swing the caliper up. You won't have to worry about zip tying or hanging up your caliper.
Thank you! I was watching this as a refresher (as it'd been awhile) and got confused about that part.
Suppose you have to slacken the top bolt before swinging up
Thats what I thought 😊
Thank you.
Most content creators could make a video of them picking their nose and it would help as much. But you actually SHOW US WHATS UP.
This is the first video I watched and it was clear and straight to the point. Thanks!!
❤️😊👍
who else changing their brakes for the first time
Me 😂
Me too 🤣
None of you guys died driving to work the next day did you?
@@izzycrybaby1164 Bro i aint even fully screw the wheel on after this, i was going to a car meet and my light came on and i started bouncing😭
@@alexanderfollowsChristfukkkk🤣🤣
I have done brakes once before with help. but this video was a very good reference to make sure I did everything right
Nice, this is the best brake Change video I could find. All other one make it seem complicated and fill the video with a bunch of unnecessary talk. This one is simple and straight to the point!
Great vid! Took what I thought was a daunting task and made it look so simple.
Thanks for the video man, brand new brakes were $50 on amazon, but firestone wanted to charge me $340 lol, I canceled the appt
The one with the stick goes on the outside. That's what I needed to know. Thanks for the heads up. 👌🙋♂️
You forgot a very important task ,that the Caliper guide pins to be cleaned and greased before you fixed back the Caliper to ensure that the Caliper moved horizontally freely.
I don't have a break compressor, so I just use my mega hands every time. They're a little bulky, but I find they work fine.
Thanks for the video!
A c clamp works amazing as well
I really love the way you explain all of this. thank you a lot. Especially with the safety tips.
My pleasure!❤👍😊
Wow. I really appreciate the clear and precise explanations and step by step guides on how to assemble the parts.
You're welcome!😊👍❤
Thanks for a video that makes it look as easy as this task should be! Saw some others where I was like "huh?"
Grate video ! I like how he explains so easy a kid could understand ! Thanks a million !
Happy to help!
Bet you never thought you’d get to a million views but dude you’re nearly there 🤟
Thanks for the guide. Clear instructions making it look super easy.
👍😊 your welcome
Good video! Great description of what you were doing too.
Thanks a lot! Just changed my brake pads by following your video 🤘🏻
This was the best video so far that i watched straight to the point about what you need to know and the video wasn't very long awesome thanks 👍👍!!!!
First result for 'changing brake pads', thank you, I just replaced mine, drove around the block, breaking smooth!!! Saved $300.
Now time for long shower, as I didn't wear gloves, and it's August outside.
Just got an estimate for my break pads $150 dollars 😳 I'm going to do it myself. Thanks for the helpful video
I've been working on cars a few years just cause I'm rough with cars and can't afford a mechanic I never knew they had a brake compressor tool I've always used my hand thanks man I just picked one up at orielys
Right on
Great video! Haven't changed break pads since I was 17 but I don't remember it being that hard so I was looking for a refresher video.
This really helps me, now I don't need someone to replace my break pads I can change it myself
Bro said you can use your mega hands!! 😂 Love it. But for real, thank you for the video, I’m changing my brake pads tmr for the first time and this helps!!
🤣😂 awesome 👍😊💪
My man took "easy simple" literally and I'm all for it lol
Wow I’m a super super girly girl, nails n sittin pretty but my front brakes needed changed & everywhere I asked the were trying to over charge even when I said I I have my own brakes. Came on here saw ur video & changed them myself. Borrowed the jack from my neighbor. So now I know how to do my own brakes. Even know how to change a brake sensor, change oil, tail lights & of course a tire. TH-cam the best. Ain’t gotta worry about asking a pervert guy or worry bout getting ripped off or worry bout having to kick it with a guy afterwards 😂
First view on reminding how to change brake pads lol .. perfect video thank you!!! Doing both cars in 2 weeks can't wait !
Awesome 😊👍
This is the best demonstration. I learned from it. Thank you so much
Be aware depressing the caliper with out releasing the bleeder nut as you could damage the ABS system as forcing fluid back up through the line will course damage in some units!!.🤔
That's why you take off your brake resolver cap
I pushed back the piston with a c clamp my whole life and never had to bleed it unless it wouldn't push back. Never damaged anything and I probably use this method about 20 times in my life
Hmmm could be why my car's abs light is on. It came on a few months after I changed my brakes. First on and off and then it stayed on.
@@autumnwind2699 disconnect the battery for 10 minutes. It might have clocked the back flow as "this was not supposed to happen" but now if the brakes are working and you are not leaking brake fluid the sensor might reset.
@iNSTAGiB Rarely but being prepared for the improbable isn't a bad thing.
Appreciate you explaining clearly first time brake changer here
No problem 👍
I really appreciate you're good teacher. I was asking my a lot of questions when you said every one can do it
Thank you.. my uncle is mechanic, with a garage etc.. but he’s getting old and lazy. I can can do this in my yard if the snow doesn’t hit early.. need that break compression tool though. Ty ty ty.. my breaks just started grinding today.. but, I’m down shifting.. and gonna get right on it.. also if the calendar thingies are damaged.. he might let me use his machine that smooths it out.. or? Now that I know how to do it.. I might just replace them more often🤷♂️ ty again
You don’t need to screw with bleeding brakes I’ve never had had no problems but he makes some good points thanks for the video my 14 Silverado needs front pads
Watched your video and changed my brakes by myself thanks
Glad it helped
Never learned this, I was only a 3 month employee at a mechanic shop and man the learning was hard and it's easy to break things or strip bolts
Im thankful for the teacher in you, you helped make a task into a well made project thanks
❤👍😊 Thank you ! awesome!
Pro tip Gloves gloves Thanks for the information brotha very helpful!!!
Great Vif Bro the Best i seen on TH-cam time for me to get to work on my Tahoe Brakes 💯💯
Thank you. Simple to follow and to the point.
Glad it was helpful!
Such a great video and explanations. You just saved me some money. I thought I needed quite a few tools so I was gonna take it to a shop but shops nowadays think your a damn millionaire. Thanks for the help
👍😊
This guy is absolutely fantastic, great video
Thanks 😊👍
Very well explained video on changing brake pads! You made it look so simple and easy for a beginner like me lol. I’m curious when i would need to change the brake rotors tho? 😅
Aren't you supposed to open the brake fluid cap before you supress the caliber to keep air from getting into the line?
Nice job. Hint.....if you wish, instead of totally removing the 2 guide pins..... loosen both, but ONLY remove the bottom pin...and keep the top pin in-place to act as a "hinge" for the caliper portion you removed.....in this case just swing it up and tie it down so it doesn't accidentally swing down whle doing the work. You still have full access to remove and reinstall the pads.
Facts!!
Is changing the brake pads the same on floating calipers and fixed calipers, too?
For many years I worked on my cars; 1960's, '70s, 80's, 90's. ....brake shoe linings and then brake pads I took in my stride. Today, it's never been easier for a young chap, with the interest and curiosity, to change brake pads. You'll need the tools but with those, you're home and dry....try it....How To's like this one will guide you......you'll save £1000's over the years....what are you waiting for?
Clearly explained and helped a ton, thanks!
9:12 maybe save that pat on the Back until you stopped at the first traffic lights ! 🤣
🤣😂
Cheers mate, haven't done it for years,good rehash
You got this 💪
I am learning car mechanics and your video is perfect
Glad it helped
Thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for TH-cam University! You are a blessing sir!
Thank u for this. As a single mom I plan to show my daughter how to do this. I can't afford to go to a mechanic but am sure If I dangle that by helping me fix brakes she gets more driving training 😂.
The way instructions of your video. I got my job done in ten minutes and iam back on the road safety. Thanks
Im definitely gonna try it seems like very easy i think i got this
Howd it go for ya? Successful?
@@cory6667 he dead
@@hazmatt3250 LMFAO
@@hazmatt3250 😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for that you're a great teacher 😉
😊👍❤
Done our great wall steed thanks to this.
Cheers
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE DETAILED EXPLANATION!
Bro, please let me know if a house comes up for sale on your block. My wife says we need to be neighbors....thanks so much awesome!!
It’s crazy shops charge so much to do this.
Trades make their money off of people who are ignorant or too lazy
@@shteatinggrin... or they make voluntary transactions with people who are willing to pay someone to do something they might not have time or tools or knowledge to do themselves.
@@Jondongalong So yeah like I said Trades make their money off of people who are ignorant or too lazy
@@shteatinggrinI'm a tradesman. You clearly aren't. So... so yeah like but like actually not. Most of the money made by tradesman is coming from those who would rather pay than do it themselves. You are paying for the fact that someone else has the tools, the shop, and knowledge and skills and warranty that you don't. That's... reality. Nothing to do with ignorance or laziness, except maybe in your case. I can change my breaks and spend 50 bucks for a 30 minute wait at a shop, or I can do it myself in 2 hours and get covered in grease and spend 30. I don't know about you but I am worth about 150 an hour. I'm a mechanic and a bricklayer btw
@@shteatinggrin eventually when you live on your own and perhaps have to work yourself, you will understand the monetary value attached to your time.
Thanks 👍
I had some issues today putting it all back in place... Now I see my fumb error and why it was too tight to get the caliper on 😅
Regarding bleeding:
On the hardware store I found a bottle with a hose with correct size for connecting on the nipple, and with a back flow block ventil.
Do I can just push the break pedal without risking air going back inside.
One man job 👍
I bought 2 so I could take both sides at the same time 😂
When your using the floor jack to lift up the minivan, which spot are you lifting up from?
Because you dont zoom in on that part to show us so we can see.
You pretty much broke down a thing I have wanted to know how to do, and have been scared to do. So.. THANK YOU!
It is so easy I will do my self.
Very helpful video. I'm wondering if anyone knows what it means if the calipers continue to compress after they've been taken off? Could there be an issue with the brake fluid?
Awesome video, quick into the point, and YOU DIDN'T CHANGE THE STUPID ROTORS! YAY!!!
thanks! 👍❤😊 not on that video but yes on this one th-cam.com/video/nB9Hl_PvTm8/w-d-xo.html 😊❤👍💪💪
Good video! you forgot to mention to check & grease up the caliper sliding pins.
Excellent tutorial! Could'nt have been better! Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
You made that look easy. Thanks
Really good explanation. Thank you. Hate the music.
How do you know how much do depress your brakes by? Just enough for it to just slot over the brakes?
Is there a problem if I widen the caliper more than i have to and how can i know where to stop?
Not to be a critic and feel free to educate me but is it okay to place jack stands on rockers? I thought it had to be frame or crossmembers only? Tia