As someone who only knew how to change a tire, I was able to successfully switch out my rotors and brake pads thanks to you!! Super easy process, and phenomenal video. Thanks a million!!

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear ! Glad my video helped! 👍💪

@jimlahey3919

2 жыл бұрын

What a satisfying feeling. Not to mention the money we save by doing it ourselves. You don’t have to be a gear head to do routine maintenance on your vehicle. If you’re handy and can follow directions you can maintain most of your vehicles wearable parts with nothing more than a basic wrench and socket set. Every able bodied vehicle owner should be able to replace their own brakes, filters, fluids, oil changes etc.

@lilfishbigsea007

2 жыл бұрын

Juan one won 🤣

I just changed the rotor and the brake pads for my husband's Toyota Corolla S 2011 and it was very easy. Not bad for a lady that has a husband that can't put a nail on a wall..lol.. Thanks.

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Lol that's funny. Great job

@xdmackinx

5 жыл бұрын

Looks like you married the wrong guy

@bryanruiz1874

5 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂 I would've never thought that a wife would be doing the job of a husband.

@eleuterioramalho6897

4 жыл бұрын

unusual in a woman. congratullations, do the service well done. Danger

@creativechannel6148

4 жыл бұрын

Alpha female.

Growing up as daddy's little girl, I learned how to repair a car at a very early age, but they were older cars where you had to bleed the brakes, etc, so when my Corollas brakes were starting to scrub, I got nervous about changing them, since I've never worked on a car this new, it's a 2016, anyway, you made it look so easy and really put my mind at ease with it, thanks. It took longer to jack the car up and take the tire off than it did to swap out the pads, YAY! I hope you have a video for the back brakes for when I need to do those!!

By far the best brake video I have ever seen. Amazing work buddy.

Definitely use jack stands. I found out the hard way a long time ago. When I put the key in the ignition and turned the wheel, the jack slipped out and the car landed on the rotor. Luckily I was able to put a floor jack under the front and lift it up. I definitely lucked out and the rotor wasn't damaged, but was replacing them anyway. Ever since that I always use a jack stand and keep the jack in place only as a backup. Do not skip that step!

@6Midnite6Raven6

11 ай бұрын

I placed the tire behind the jack, so if anything happens the car falls on top of the tire 😅

@Sheeple-Wake-Up

11 ай бұрын

@@6Midnite6Raven6 I do that too as a third precaution.

Thats a very good trick for pushing that piston in, otherwise you end up struggling later finding a tool to do it. Never thought about it. Thanks !

Best step by step with 0 bs. I believe anyone with at least basic tool sense can and should do it by himself/herself since even the mechanics charges left and right just for the pad replacement and dealerships are ready to rob you! Update: I finally threw away the lemon pads I was sold by the Baierl Toyota and installed Bosch quitecast following this video and it literally took me about 30 min for the one to understand what's going on and the other one took me about 10 minutes to install the pads. I felt so stupid that time thinking how I wasted about $150 at the dealership for a 20min job with lemon parts! Hey @The mech a nic, please do the rear drums as well!!! ♥

Dude this vid was dope asf. Totally loved it. Very explanatory 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. My first time changing my brakes for my 2015 Toyota corrola

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate you watching 👍

thanks man the video was super helpful I did both sides in under 40 min and the little trick by not loosening only the bottom bolt made things much easier

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Great ! Glad you got it done. Thanks for watching 👍

@billjones3168

3 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 Nice Video. Wish you had done one on changing the rear pads.

@danielcanales5392

2 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 56o88yyb8j.8.

@KonohazFinest

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly when I began doing my own break pads the last time I brought my Corolla for service they tried to get me to have them do it at $300 for the front and $350 for the rear I was like yeah 🖕and walked out 🤣 I did the front break pads in about 40 mins.

@fqeng79

Жыл бұрын

@@KonohazFinest There ridiculous prices and attitudes motivate DIYers,

Super good video..one of the best brake installs I have seen on here. Keep up the good work!!

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I appreciate the comment

One of best step by step video’s I’ve watched. Only wish they did such a thorough job when in the shop!

@salvatorevitale138

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, you can't trust them. If you want it done right you gotta do it yourself 👍

@joseaantoniovargas8281

3 жыл бұрын

Muy bien explicado paso por paso muchas gracias

I just discovered your channel and I am subscribing just as soon as I finish this message. I also made a few videos on KZread and found out it was harder than I thought. So I really appreciate channels like yours. 👍🏾

i would never thought I could do this until watching this video!!!! i will be doing this job myself and saving a few hundreds dollars!!! thanks!!!!!!!

@JS-vv2zg

4 жыл бұрын

Quote from mechanics two front rotors and pads $475/ wheel. '14 corolla s. I bought these parts for $175, better get it done myself this weekend.

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Thats crazy!! I wish i could charge that much

Great video Sir, great tips !!! Keep up the good works !!! Cheers !!!

Dude, I just subscribed to your channel. Great detailed video! Thanks to you this is pretty much an easy do it yourself type of job that will save me $$$ down the road!

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate you watching.

I saw that "classic reach around". (ha ha) Your videos are a joy to watch!

@themechanic6117

7 жыл бұрын

+wyattoneable LMAO thanks,I tried to make it subtle.

You just got yourself a subscriber! Well done video, short and to the point. Description was very good as well.

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Gonna be my first time changing the brake pads today, this video is very helpful 👍🏼

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 👍

Exceptional video! Great tips on cleaning and greasing that I did not know! Thanks for the much needed help!

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

Thank you for doing this video!

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching 👍

First time to change my rotors, your video just made it happen!

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Good job and thanks for watching

Thankyou great video, you make me feel confident in doing my own brakes, it actually looks very easy

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

It is easy. Just make sure to gollow the steps

Very good video. To the point and no nonsense. Thanks!

@themechanic6117

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

Nice video step-by-step you just gave me confidence to do it myself

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Great! Be safe

New subscriber nice video nice camera angle everything was well put. Bravo will be checking in for more content 💪🏿

Professional thorough job plus great production quality. Great video, narration etc. Great overall job. A company would do well to hire him for their video presentations.

@spudpud-T67

Жыл бұрын

Great camera angles and focus on the subject. Just what you want when you need to upskill.

Bought new brake pads, rotors, all the lubes and cleaners, that caliper compressor tool and a torque wrench. $210. Followed the steps in the video to the letter and everything works perfectly...and it wasn't hard to do at all. I wonder how much it would've cost me had I taken it to a shop... Because of your video, I saved money and I learned how to change brakes on my car. Thanks, brother!

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Glad you invested in the tools to do it right. It would have cost about that much to have a shop do it but now you learned something and now have the correct tools to do the job yourself and continue to save money. Thanks for watching

@TheClimb511

3 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 Agreed. But there was one thing I saw you do in your video that I could not, for the life of me, pull off. You know that "Slow Motion" spray thing you did with brake cleaner? The can I bought just wouldn't do that for some reason. I don't know, man.😄

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

That takes years of experience😂

Wow....excellent video. Thankful to you

@themechanic6117

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the comment 👍

THANK YOU SO MUCH, THIS IS ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO, I LIKED SO MUCH. THANKS AGAIN AND GOD BLESS. MIKE

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Sweet vid man. U deserve an Oscar! 🤙🏽👌🏽

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you !

Thank you for amazing video, straight to the point without horse shitting around, great job, sir.

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thanks one of the best and most comprehensive videos I’ve seen on brakes.joe from Australia

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for the video. Good explanations and easy to follow.

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

A comprehensive guide! Thanks a l ot.

Thanks for the tutorial !! Very Helpful !!!

Thanks for the video , very good info, need to check my wife's 2014 with 130 k miles , You make it look simple !!

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Nice video, very detailed. You do nice work!

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Great video, exactly what I was looking for!

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you

Really good this way is way easier, Thanks, man.

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thanks for the tip, new sub here I might do video sharing to my audience as well on KZread while I'm changing my break

Great Video!!!! The best i have ever see it!!!!

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the comment . 👍

Super helpful. Thanks man!

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for watching 👍

Thanks for your video. It helps a lot.

@themechanic6117

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Great job. Thank you very much!!!

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Great explanation Sir 😉👍

It's nice to see a video with a job well done and to use the proper torque specifications I've seen guys tightening bolts with hammers and doing a half-assed jobs but this is a pretty good video for sure

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the comment

Professional video

thank you very much. very informative ,thanks.

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I do wish you’d spent more time explaining the position of the clips. That’s the only part I really need help with. Again. Thank you.

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience the clips are usually made to go on one way. Even if you manage to install them wrong you'll likely run into problems with the pads fitting

This video was very helpful , great detail ❤

@themechanic6117

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

The best video! Thanks

@themechanic6117

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome

one of the better ones , good video

Excellent video bro👍

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Nice torque specification!!!!

I love you! I didnt know that trick with the flat head I would just use a c clamp.

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍😊

Awesome thank you

Golden video dude... 🙏

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Amazing amazing AMAZING video Thank u

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.thanks for watching

AWESOME. THANKS.

Very thorough, thank you.

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.thanks for watching

thank you. nice video

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thanks for information 😊

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thank man you make life less complicated

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

thanks sir

Good video. Looks like this guy has experience..

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

I do a ton or brake jobs..

Thanks!🙂👍

Cool helpful video

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Superb!

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

This video was amazing and you are so informative and helpful with all your tips and information!! 👏👏 Thank you!! One quick question, when you compress the piston isn't a good idea to open up the brake reservoir??

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

You can if you want but its not necessary. Ive never had a problem with not opening the resevoir

outstanding.

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

VERY GREAT JOB PERFECTLY

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I'm back The Mechanic. I wanted to hop up on here and give an update regarding my 2013 corolla S and the death wobble. I had a feeling that it was more serious then just a bad wheel bearing and hub issue. So with further investigation turns out that it is a bad rack and pinion. When you have a lot of play in the steering wheel and wandering at high speeds and then the death wobble with those factors in the equation is a #1 indication of a bad rack and pinion.

Excellent video!!! Just wondering should I remove the brake reservoir cap before I compress the piston? Thank you! 😊

Do you have the torque value for the rear 2017 Corolla? Great video by the way. Helped a lot.

Thank you so much for the video, mech! Do you think all this would work on a 2019? Or at least, does it use the same parts you bought?

Thank you so much I think I'll be trying to change mines since I took it with a mechanic like 3 months ago to get them changed and it sounds like an old ass wheelbarrow -__-

I saw several things here that I haven't been doing that I now plan to start doing!

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

💪 I'm glad you leaned something new. It's the small things that add up to a good brake job.

@Megamanx305

3 жыл бұрын

What were some of the new things you noticed sir?

thanks

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thank you for valuable information. I seen some other videos were lubricate brake pad side that attach the bracket. Would you recommend it ?

@themechanic6117

Жыл бұрын

I never do that. Where ever you apply grease it will attract dirt and debris which can lead to problems. When you buy a car brand new there is no grease on the ears of the brake pads

Will the fact that i didnt add any grease at all when replacing the pads cause a griding noise? Im gonna have to rechek mine tomorrow and grease up all those bolts

What is the size of the bolt you used to remove the rotors?

Excelent tutorial, just a question you mentioned grease (green) for the calipier pins, while other people use silicone . Which one is better?

@themechanic6117

Жыл бұрын

Die electric grease is fine for the pins, you have to be careful what you put in there. Not any grease will work

I put new clips and pads in.....they were super tight to put in even after greasing. I went back to the previous clips and the brakes went in much easier. The pads coming out where in there very tightly..

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

Clean the rust off the caliper braket where the pads go. The pads should move freely. If they're tight you have to remove them again

Thank you so much for a great and one of the BEST VIDEO, I really appreciate. When you removed old PADS, Each pad has a little Click to be connected to the backing plate, you didn't use them for new pads, Is there not any problem with pads inserting to backing plate ? Please advice. Thank you brother and god bless. Mike

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

If the new pads dont come with a shim then i dont use them

I want to thank you a lot for the video, made changing my one a lot more easier and really boosted my confidence. I seem to getting some noise from the brakes and rotors, does anyone think that it could be the dust guard rubbing on the rotors? I would like to know if I did anything wrong.

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, always check to make sure the dust guard isnt touching the rotor. Once in a while it happens to me too.

@SheenylHassan

4 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 thanks for the quick response. Love the content.

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The brake pin lube and pin boot must be according to specification. The caliper should slide smoothly. Use toyota grease expensive but do not allow the boot to swell.

What kind of drill and attachment did you used ? I’m wanting to get one

Thanks for sharing. Wondering about those pads, they looked like there was plenty of material on them(?)

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

The rotor had grooves in it as I showed in the video. Once that happens the pads and rotors are no good and it all needs to get replaced

@TURNKEYiNK

2 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 yeah. Best to be safe. Any idea what causes those grooves?

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

Rust and things getting trapped between the pad and rotor. Also calipers that aren't working properly can cause uneven wear

If we just replace brake pads, then do we need to remove bracket to clean, and lubricate? I did my 2--5 Hyundai by remove the caliper and simply clean, lub, and replaced the pads without remove the bracket. I guess it is better to clean it too but taking a little more time.

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Removing the bracket just makes cleaning easier if your only doing the pads

My lower slide pin with the bushing on it was also tough to get out. Either the bushing swelled or the bore isn't wide enough. That pin should slide easily

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

If there's rust in there make sure you get it out and cleaned

The small part missing on top of each brake pad it is really necessary? My mechanic put the old ones in my new brakes but I guess that is the reason is making a noise because he tried to adjust it but now the noise is back.

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Put a time stamp so i can see which part of the video you're talking about.

Good work! I have a 2013 matrix. I believe you need a "cube" special tool and rotate the rear brake piston in?

@themechanic6117

5 жыл бұрын

Yes some rear calipers need a special tool like that to rotate them in

@jerrydubose8845

4 жыл бұрын

You can use pliers

@JesusTorres-be8fj

4 жыл бұрын

I have used the ends of that caliper pusher like a flat screwdriver lol 😂 for the rear brakes that rotates

Thanks I just saved myself $100 in labor cost I did it myself

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

Good job. Thanks for watching

I accidentally loosened the bolt for the brake fluid so some of it dripped on the floor. Do I refill the brake fluid reservoir a little to compensate for the loss?

@themechanic6117

Жыл бұрын

If you introduced air into the brake system then your brakes may not work properly.make sure your brakes still work...

Just got done with doing my front brakes on my 2013 Corolla. Great explanation, conscise steps and really appreciated the torque numbers as well. But my rotors were rusted solid to the hubs. I had to use a propane torch to heat them up, pound with a hammer and then they came off. But I found out that 8 x 1.25mm worked on my brakes drums and rotors.

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you . i wish i could remember the bolt size. I just found one in my garage that fit . yes something i have to do the same to get rotors off. Pentrating fluid,heat,air hammer

@tugarrote

4 жыл бұрын

I used 8mm thread bolts

@tugarrote

4 жыл бұрын

Aaron John seems like 8mm bolts are the standard size, it’s what I used after giving up with the sledgehammer

awesome video. what kind of software do you use for editiing videos? thanks

@themechanic6117

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.I was using kinemaster to make this video

You forgot to tell them to pump the brakes to push the caliber piston back out...before they drive off

Great video. One quick question should you remove brake fluid filler cap before compressing the piston back in

@ericozeta9997

3 жыл бұрын

Some people say open bleeder screw before pushing piston back in to avoid forcing fluid back through the system

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

You can remove the cap if you want but its not necessary. Ive done hundreds of brake jobs with out removing the cap and without opening the bleed valve without any problems. In fact people who dont know or have the tools to bleed brake lines actually cause their brakes to stop working because they open the bleed valve when it wasnt necessary in the first place. Ive had plenty of cars get towed in because people open the bleed valve while doing brakes and cause more problems.follow what i did in the video and you'll be fine. The video is simplified so people can easily and successfully get their brakes done.

@ericozeta9997

3 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 good to know. I’ll consider this when doing the brake job

@ericozeta9997

3 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 any after market brands you recommend for rotors and pads. Thinking of going rock auto but don’t want to go too cheap

@themechanic6117

3 жыл бұрын

From rockauto i always buy raybestos coated rotors (corrosion resistance) and wagner/ac delco/or akebono brake pads

Love the video. Question, my brakes came with Moly Lube, should I use that or silicon lube ? No one ever mentions moly lube. only silicone or copper anti sieze or grease.

@themechanic6117

6 жыл бұрын

Use the silicon lube on the slide pins . If Moly is all you have then use that

@alextorresphoto

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have silicon lube and anti sieze for the hardware and back of brake pads but I just noticed in the box it had the Moly Lube. Is moly just a type of grease? Thanks for all the help. Gotta get to work on this soon! Great, clear, no nonsense video!

@themechanic6117

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it's a type of lube, it's better than nothing but I'd stick to the silicon . Good luck on your project 👍

@alextorresphoto

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alextorresphoto

6 жыл бұрын

The mech a nic trying to remove this rotor but it’s hard as hell never changed them before. Is it really just rusted on and needs to be bolted off with those two screw bolts? There is a huge screw in the hub is that holding it on?

Just wondering why there was no clips on the brake pad? I made the mistake when I bought a new clip and bushing set and I put 2 sets of clips on the brake pad and when I got to the other side I realized there was only one clip for the top of each pad so I watched your video and I didn’t see any clips on your pads.

@themechanic6117

2 жыл бұрын

I can't remember. Not every brake pad set comes with clips, sometimes the clips just don't fit , or I may have forgotten to install them. I can't say