Changing brake pads on a 2006 Ford Freestyle - PART 2

[DAVIDMC101]

Nice video, looks very similar to what I do on my wifes 2001 sienna. On it I like to add a little grease on the sliding bolts.Would you do that on the Ford ? I have a 2007 500.

[Snackwog]

@DAVIDMC101

Although this video is specific to the Ford, it is really pretty standard for most cars. As you mention, greasing the sliding bolts is a good thing. I do it on my other cars. But the Freestyle is a little different and doesn't seem to need it the same way.

[CALIX213]

Nice video

[Taxminia0311]

I really like this video, I just have one question and that would be have you ever had any transmission or motor issues with the ford freestyle and if so how did you deal with the matter that pertain to it; the reason I ask you this because is because I'm thinking of purchasing a 2007 model and I've never owned an American vehicle I've always owned foreign vehicle and I would like to try it out for the 1st time owning one.

[garciagjose18]

The Best Brake Removal Tutorial On Thanks, I have one Frestyle 2005.

[nervousordo]

I agree with the price of the rotors. For some reason my rotors couldn't be turned so I had to buy new ones ($160 total) ouch! I would have rather spend $10/rotor to have them turned. I would recommend using a torque wrench to get the last two bolts out as it is in tight.

[1sonofdime]

Don't I have to reset the ABS

[vikasgmore]

Hi Snack, thanks to you i did it. and it took me 3 hours...but worth spent. for lubrication i used anti seize and nothing else. was clean and easy and test drive was perfect.

Now i will work on rear wheels....

[Snackwog]

@vikasgmore - Be careful. The process for the rear wheels is largely the same with one major exception. You cannot compress the rear calipers with a C clamp as do the front. The have to be compressed with a special tool that both turns them and squeezes them in. You will damage your calipers if you simply squeeze them with a clamp. I borrowed the tool from my local auto parts store. If memory serves, driver side goes clockwise and passenger side goes counter clockwise. Good luck.

[vikasgmore]

@Snackwog thanks ..i did get that special tool for managing piston on rear brakes...but i guess i still need to use clamps to compress the brake pads to remove calliper from rotors...and then use this tool to rotate and move the piston to make space for new pads. how important is bleeding of brakes ...in this whole process...

[Snackwog]

@vikasgmore - I don't think you need to bleed the brakes for routine changes. I do it once in a while (a long while) to basically get some new fluid in the system. I've never had a problem. If you are concerned, you could bleed them yourself. Either have a buddy help you and do it the old fashioned way of pumping and bleeding or there are tools with one way valves that let you do it by yourself quickly. It doesn't hurt to do it and it doesn't hurt not to do it (IMHO).

[vikasgmore]

brought all the parts today...and going to work on brakes tommorrow...wish me luck...i am changing...rotors and brake pad for front wheels.

will update on completion.

thanks.

[Snackwog]

@vikasgmore - New rotors make it that much easier since you don't have to cut them. But I have one tip....new rotors are usually coated in an oily substance to keep them from rusting. Make sure you scrub this off before you install them. I just use a Brillo pad or something like that.

[pylon45]

Thanks for the video. I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle and I'm going to change the breaks this weekend. I was going to have a shop do it but the mechanic quoted me a price of $360.00 and said it was because they would have to take the rotors off and when they did that they would have to re-pack the barings. I didn't believe him so I left.

[felder66]

Excellent tutorial you put together. I think I got the confidence to try it myself.

[Eazyrodriguez]

its all about being a regular guy lol....great vid btw, can't wait to do my brakes, should of been doing them myself thx for helping me save some bread

[2006warchild95]

Awesome video, very easy and simple, but what about bleeding the brakes???

[Snackwog]

@2006warchild95

It is my opinion that you don't need to bleed the brakes for this project. It is a closed and sealed system and unless it is opened up for some reason, it is unnecessary. Now, if you replace the caliper of something, by all means, you absolutely should. But for routine brake pads....nah. I do do it once in a while, but mostly just to get some new fluid traveling in the system.

[pylon45]

@Snackwog

Thanks for the video. I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle and I'm going to change the breaks this weekend. I was going to have a shop do it but the mechanic quoted me a price of $360.00 and said it was because they would have to take the rotors off and when they did that they would have to re-pack the barings. I didn't believe him so I left.

[marcie6201]

Thank you so much! We stripped ours yesterday. It gives me hope to see that we can do this too!

[IPYCSailor]

Thanks a big bunch! Just did my front brakes and your video made it a walk in the park. I did not have any grease of brake pad lubricant, but the process was so easy, I'll just get some tomorrow, take the wheels off and add the lub then. Great job on the videos.

[IPYCSailor]

Thanks a bigh bunch! Just did my front brakes and your video made it a walk in the park. I did not have any grease of brake pad lubricant, but the process was so easy, I'll just get some tomorrow, take the wheels off and add the lub then. Great job on the videos.

[lePillierDroit]

Faafetai lava bro!

gonna give it a crack!

[mtlh05]

Thank you for this vid! I hope the process is similar on a 2007 ford taurus.

[chasecom1]

I agree< this is the most informative video on youtube for replacement of pads. Excellent for us do-it-yourself regular guys. Thanks!

[atvizory2000]

i sense a lot of cussing when the torque bolt stripped lol..... thats what a regular guy would do

[xtig3r]

Best video I've found

[frolicchap]

great video quality, great close up shots, and great commentary. thanks a ton.

[jayro121]

best vid.

[brucekirk89]

put two lug nuts in to hold the rotor in place

[TheDjbang]

the best brake removal tutorial on youtube!