How To: Replace Front Brakes.

[TheYoghurtPot]

Fuck off with the gay music i cant hear yoou.

[meria05]

what tools are needed in order to perform this?

[ubcsunit23]

next time NO MUSIC!!!! thx for vid

[jetersdouble1]

First time I have ever tried to change brakes. It was a big success.

Thank You

[CMLovejoy]

@jetersdouble1 Welcome.

[godrilla]

Cannot bear to watch this vid nor listen to it. FUcking music.

[masterelyt]

It's not good to compress the caliper piston directly with the c clamp, a better method would be to put an old brake pad against the piston and then put the c clamp on that, it helps to more evenly distribute the pressure and prevent any damage to the piston.

[Thegarmendia]

Great videos and explanation of brake "squeal"!

[deadbeat86]

Hi, could you help me out? my car's front right caliper makes a sound like something is loose. Ive checked it and it looks like the piston retracts too much after the brakes are applied thus leaving the brake pads loose. It doesn't do the same on the other side. Why is this happening?

[CMLovejoy]

@deadbeat86 Ok, your caliper doesn't always have to have pressure on your pads while driving. If I were you I would take off the brake pads and polish the sleeves in the caliper that come in contact with the pads. Its probably your pads just vibrating when your putting on your brakes. You may always want to ad some disc brake lube also.

[NickoHawk666]

take this goddamn music off the video

[kingstonzincfence]

The only thing worse than the dizzying video, is the crappy music.

[raikkonen85]

plz get rid of this music puts me off trying to learn something

[Gutsyndicate]

what is with the music?

[raikkonen85]

get id of the music

[askfskpsk]

The music is noisy, cannot hear what you said clearly

[johnamac123]

Completed this task on a 99 century in 2 1/2 hours working alone. I got very good quality pads with the hardware included. I recommend getting a 8-10" piece of iron pipe that will fit over your socket handle if you don't have a breaker bar. This made the loosening of some really tight caliper bolts VERY easy to remove. Also, I used a 4" C-Clamp to compress the caliper. Thanks again for the video.

[CMLovejoy]

@johnamac123 Great job on replacing the brakes.

[macditty]

much better if you put clinch mountain back step or foggy mountain break-down as the background music. and yea a camera man would have been better but thank you.

[lilBBQbun]

music annoying. not watchin.

[cashjob1975]

you might wanna clean the oil off the new rotor also

[ricebike]

bad way to use the c clamp on the caliper piston... be better to use the old brake pad over it... and center the c clamp so the piston/ cylinder goes back into the caliper EVENLY

otherwise, nice job! thanks for posting the vid!

[robran53]

Is it necessary to torque the caliper bolts to specs? or just make them

real tight like the wheel lugs?

[CMLovejoy]

@robran53 You want them to be snug, but not so tight that you strip the threads.

[robran53]

Thanks for this clear demonstration. I'm going to try it out on my 99 Camry.

Do you think it'll be as easy as this?

[Ashitanoyuki]

Can I use a plyer or a bigger monkey rench to remove the bolts?

[CMLovejoy]

@Ashitanoyuki You could, but its probably not a good idea.

[ag007700]

tripod PLEASE i think i got sick

[TimidTheProducer]

I want to change the pads and rotors on my car. But I am also leaking break fluid and I gotta put more fluid in there about every two days!!!. What should I do if I want to do it myself??? Please Help!

[CMLovejoy]

First you need to find and fix the leak in your brake system. If its leaking that bad, I don't think you should drive it.

[zeepman]

Christ that looks complicated as hell...I need to make my brakes stop squealing but damn if you screw this up people can die... =\

[CMLovejoy]

Just because your brakes squeal doesn't mean they are bad. I've put brand new brakes on cars and they still squealed.

Its when you start hearing a grinding sound is when you need to replace them.

Its not to bad.

[zeepman]

@CMLovejoy even if they squeal while you're driving and not applying them? (padding them sometimes gets it to stop.)

[CMLovejoy]

The only want to tell if they are bad are not is to take them off the car and look at them.

[zeepman]

I'm in a little bind right now. Got the brakes replaced but for the life of me i cannot get the caliper back into the mount of my neighbrs 1997 dodge grand caravan..man everything went so perfect until it was time to put it back in. =(

[CMLovejoy]

did you compress the caliper before putting the pads on?

If you did that and everything lines up, give it a little love tap.

[zeepman]

@CMLovejoy I compressed the caliper it's just I honestly forgot how the caliper sat in the mount. Needless to say I am a bit embarassed. Even if I manage to line up one of the screws the other doesn't line up. I'm gonna go back out and see if I can yank the other wheel off and compare them.

[CMLovejoy]

Sometimes you need to pound the caliper back on. But if you pound stuff, make sure its lined up and its on correctly.

[zeepman]

That did it! Thank you so much! =) Working perfectly! You rock, man!

[CMLovejoy]

Glad to see you got it figured out!

Make sure you test it out and make sure all the bolts are tight before driving far.

[willys50]

thank you so much god blessyou

[dkingjimmy]

hey this video is better than those other ones in parts.. but whats with the hill billy music

[dennisbbb]

Just ordered some cheap Ebay brakes and will be running your vid for support while changing them out. Thanks!

[CMLovejoy]

Yea no problem, if you get stuck along the way just reply to this comment.

[TheOutlawVideoSS]

Got some good hits on this one Thanks for the video buddy

[CMLovejoy]

You should do some How-To vids on auto repair.

I've helped a lot of people out with this video and gotten a lot of good support.

[durtysoufcraka]

Thanks for the vid, but your camera work makes me wanna barf.

[brunovilleneuve]

that is going to be so helpful man

i wish my knowledge level in computers would be at the same level than mecanics but with your vids it's growing up way more!

thank you

[aadd007]

ill get right on it

[LotsOfPaypa]

good stuff

[CRDLIBERTY]

That friken car need that done awhile ago. Must drive on dirt roads with small rocks if im a betting man.

[Leron90]

Thanx for the Vid Bro, Very informative. Kinda wish you had a camera man though. lol

[choloscuinc]

i'm trying to do it myself man, i hope it helps, thanks for explaining this in a way we all can understand!

[Gladiator0719]

Beauftiful vid,man very well done. Your doing a hell of service for your fellow man, saving all of us a lot of hard earned cash. Thank you

[Bobby22283]

The Oil stuff is just lube so your breaks wont squeek. I just watched this video and went and did my breaks for the first time! Just make sure after you put your tire on pump your breaks until hard mabey 4 times before you start car. Thanks so much for this video

[CMLovejoy]

No problem. I'm glad it helped.

[kurojin97]

lol yea...now i know....i replaced my brakes, but forgot to put the lube stuff on....now my left brake squeeks....darn it.... T_T

[kurojin97]

what was that oil stuff that he put on the pads??? that's probably necessary, right??

[CMLovejoy]

Bobby is right.

[predator45655]

For your next vid can you show us how to change an engine?

[palermo131]

..or maybe how to build a whole car.

[robertlewis2002]

I have a Buick LaSabre 1998, do the same rules apply as in this video?

[CMLovejoy]

Yes almost exactly the same.

[robertlewis2002]

Thank you.

[CMLovejoy]

No problem, hey if you have any questions along the way just shoot me a message and I'll do the best I can to answer them.

A LOT of people have already sent me messages and we get it figured out.

So try it.

[ALBZGETSDOE]

thanks man !!! i never fixed my own brakes and ive been thinking about tryen it myself !! this video realy came in handy thanks alot!!

[jarvis0033]

your hands secrete oils of there own...im not saying your brakss will give out and you'll die if you touch it but its safer and CORRECT not to touch them directly...

[asdfgoogle]

Don't you want the caliper mounted facing the rear of the car? What was that cylinder at approx 7:33?

The brake pad that was originally on the car was COMPLETELY worn out, correct? It looked to be approx 1/8", while your new one was 1" thick.

What oil did you put on the backing plate? What did you spray on to clean?

At approx 8:40, did you refer to the rotor as a caliper? If so, you should clarify using the annotation function.

Good video. It needed more views from further away. 5*

[CMLovejoy]

The caliper will only get mounted 1 way, it won't fit any other way. That cylinder was the piston inside your caliper.

I've seen pads worn all the way down to the backing plate. You can clearly see that they did need to be replaced from the thickness.

The oil was brake grease that sometimes comes with the pads. The spray was "brake clean" that comes in a can like that is safe to spray on brake parts.

I meant rotor.

Thanks for the comment, and if you have any other questions just ask.

[asdfgoogle]

So... the caliper will only fit one way into the bracket, correct? But can the bracket be mounted in different positions?

Can you explain the cylinder? (why is there one, what it does, why you had to loosen and tighten it back up)

Your video and response helped a lot. I now know what all the brake components are. I feel like my understanding of brakes went from 15% to 90% :)

[jarvis0033]

not spose to touch the sides of the rotor at 4min. haha it wasnt much but i just sayin for the ppl doing it themselves cause it will leave oils from your hand that can cause brakes to malfunction...great video by the way i gave it 5 stars.

[jarvis0033]

or the pads for that matter...

[CMLovejoy]

Thats misinformation. Its ok to touch both the rotor and pad. However, its not ok to get grease on it from your car.

[wakinyan]

lincoln ls is SO NICE :D, successfully exchanged brake pads my friend, u are a genius!

[wakinyan]

So this is for any car right? even a lincoln ls? I'ma change my own brake pads but I wanna know what tools Ima need for a lincoln ls? any help

[CMLovejoy]

This is for all cars.

Most cars are pretty similar, not the exact same, but same concept.

[jlljhfe]

great video. by the way, how do you know when you should replace the brake fluids? thanks

[dude8370]

Yay I just changed my brakes 2 days ago thanks to you. Now I don't have to suffer from warped rotors! ;) The only problem was the caliper housing bracket bolts...holy !@#$%^ they were a B***h to get off!!!! But you Rock!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[CMLovejoy]

Great to hear that!

You just saved yourself some on money, and now you can do them on any car now.

[CMLovejoy]

Ok, thanks for viewing and I'll try to answer your questions:

Before you get started you don't need to do anything really, just start disassembling.

The grease is sold separately but it usually comes with the pads.

Slotted are probably better, but I'm not sure. Since you have a later model vehicle, I would get lifetime warrantied parts.

Ceramic brakes are the best you can buy, there's also Carbon metallic, but not as good.

[dude8370]

wow great Video! now your gonna make me change my own brakes! :), but i have a few questions:

before I even start to change them, do i pump the brakes before starting so the pedal is locked?

Also, was that a special grease you put on the backing plate i can buy from an auto store?

And finally, my car is a 2002 prizm (same as corolla) and i wanted to know if its better to get slotted rotors or drilled rotors? Is a semi-metallic pad better than a ceramic?

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!

[bass47k]

what about cars with abs? is there anything additional for that?

[CMLovejoy]

No, actually that car had ABS.

There is no difference with cars that have ABS when replacing pads.

Good Question.

Abs systems have whats called a brake controler which like a valve that controls braking pressure.

[DodgeAriez]

Barack Obama for president of the usa yes we can!!!

[CMLovejoy]

Please save the political spamming for political videos.

[wakinyan]

LmaO!

[northernpike56]

Great tutorial, thx  :-)

[stargeo]

hey gracias por el video en verdad me sirvio mucho para cambiarle las balatas a mi polo classic

thx for vid its really good to learn about brake pads and main disc

[CMLovejoy]

Your welcome. ;-)

[cpsadp1]

Great video, very well explain I think will help me alot to change the brakes in my own car. Nice job

[CMLovejoy]

Great, have fun, if you need any help just send me an email.

[safenders]

Great video I have done this a few times before with a friend but it has been a while and I couldnt remember exactly what to do. Wish i could donate some money so you could make some more great videos. You saved me a good bit of cash.

[CMLovejoy]

Wow I think thats nicest comment I've ever had.

Now about the cash your send it to:

Chris Lovejoy

186465 N. Hoosier street

Indiana

lol..........(just kidding) Glad this helped.

[ncarter124]

Very good video. Nice work!

[at1212b]

Just another quick question: how do you know if the caliper needs changing?

[CMLovejoy]

Ok, there are few things that would make you need to replace the caliper.

Reasons for replacing your Brake Caliper.

1. After pumping the brake system fluid doesn't come out of the bleeder screw.

2. The caliper piston is seized and doesn't retract or expand.

3. The caliper sticks, becomes seized while driving.

4. The caliper leaks fluid.

5. The caliper screws are stripped or has a worn seal.

The caliper is very easy to replace and can be done once you replace your pads. Need further help?

[at1212b]

Wow, great vid... I've been thinking of changing my brakes for my 89 caprice myself, but this vid has definitely given more confidence in actually seeing it, and all the little tips vs just manual.

Hopefully it goes well.

[Norwood92jc]

Very good i can see how cars and jeeps differ in the braking system.... thanks great vid

[CMLovejoy]

Well, thanks.

and

Thanks for the comment as well.

[MeatAx3]

The squeaking is the thickness meter thing that when you break pads get low it goes down onto the rotor and makes them squeak to let you know they are F$%^ed.

Thanks this helped me allot.

[CMLovejoy]

No. That "thinkness meter" is referred to as a warning clip, it doesn't really make a squeak it makes more of grinding sound noise. Lots of brake shops remove them, I don't know why but they do.

Squeaking is caused from the backing plate of the pad vibrating in the rotor.

Thanks for watching, and thanks for commenting.

[extrememan123]

the warning clip DOES make a squeaking noise. thats how it tells you that you need new brake pads because when the pads get thin, the clip moves with the pads and its starts gliding against the rotor. if you take a flat screw driver and bend it back you wont hear a squeacking noise. but thats not a good idea to do if you are forgetful and by the way spend $20 and buy a tripod

[CMLovejoy]

The warning clip doesn't really make a squeaking sound. Its more like a constant scrap while your car is in motion.

I don't think I did bad not using a tripod. 5 stars and over 6000 views with a kids camera isn't bad.

[ZoeToots]

I am so lucky my brother changes my brakes! I really don't think I could do this. BUT great video!!!!!!

[CMLovejoy]

Well its good that you have a brother to do that. Lots of professional shops scalp people on brake jobs, especially woman! I know this because I've worked for a shop that did it which didn't last long.

Thanks for the comment!

[ZoeToots]

I KNOW! I'm telling ya! I'm very lucky. It only cost me $60 to do the brakes. If I would have taken it to a shop! OH MY! I don't even want to know how much they would have jacked me for.

Thanks for the video!

[grambino]

thanx , verry helpfull !

[ford1979truck]

i love waching videos like this i all know how to to this i find it fun to get knew pointer for it ...o and did you bled the braks

[CMLovejoy]

Great thanks for watching!

Watch the entire video to see why I DON'T bleed the brakes.

[ford1979truck]

ok thanks

[CMLovejoy]

Thanks.

[OntarioMan69]

stimpy is very proud of his daddy doing a video like this

[elfmar1]

You forgot to mention that you need to remove the lid from the brake fluid container because when you use the C clamp you are pushing the brake fluid to the top.

[CMLovejoy]

No I leave the cap of the brake fluid reservoir on. Really it doesn't matter either way, I leave it on because it doesn't make so big of a mess.

[OntarioMan69]

meh man its all good you keep me happy by watching it :)

[OntarioMan69]

anytime man its always good to have how to do video

[CMLovejoy]

yea that way we can do our own brakes, to bad we are they only ones that watched it :-(

[CMLovejoy]

Thanks bro.

[OntarioMan69]

great video Chris :) keep up the good work