Thanks for making an actually straight forward install video, this is what instructional videos should be

Thank you sir. I have to do a "pad replacement" on my spouses 2017. Even though I'm well experienced, I wanted to check and make sure there was nothing extra-ordinary about the rears on the Impreza. It appears they have drum-in-the -hat for the Emergency brake. You Tube is great for this! Thanks for taking the time to post your Video :) - Sandy

@Subariblet

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this helpful.

Awesome video. Concise, to the point, and you managed to do it without blocking the shot. I'm changing my pads today, this will make it much easier.

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful

Thanks for a nice and simple how to.

Good video! You don't necessarily need to replace the shims.. you can hit them with brake cleaner and scrub them with a brush.

Great Thanks you it very easy

why you don't clean the caliper before reinstall new pads? use few of copper paste... it will prevent rust and noises ....

Great video. When I replaced the pads, the inside pad had a pin on it (both sides). I can only assume it was some sort of wear indicator. I purchased the pads you suggested and they also came with the pin but only on one pad. Do you know what I am talking about and does it matter which side?

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

You know, I wasn't sure so I started doing some research and I can't find a straight answer. Seems like everyone has an opinion on which way they should go. A lot of people said it doesn't matter, and I guess it never really mattered to me either.

@jamesws3

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the tab is a wear indicator designed to make a squealing noise when the pad is worn. As long as it on the inside you should be OK. I'd have preferred on both sides, bit not all aftermarket pads do. If all else fails, copy the factory set up and get Subaru's manual.

Hi, I'm learning how to maintain my Subaru Crosstrek 2018 and was wondering if you could confirm - on this car both front and back brakes are disc brakes, not drum brakes, since they both have calipers? I'm sure it's not the brightest question but I'm completely new to this and have been learning about both drum brakes and disc brakes until I came across this video since I was not sure which my car has in the rear. It looks to me like drumbrakes have the slave cylinder mechanism for braking and disc brakes have the caliper with brake pad? Thank you!

@Subariblet

Жыл бұрын

Your Crosstrek will have disc brakes in the front and the rear.

I'm about to do pads and rotors on an 18...I reckon it's the same deal...do u know of anything out of the ordinary on a 2018? Thanks

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing it's probably the same. I've done brakes on several different cars and trucks before and it's always pretty much the same.

Great Vid!! No need to bleed?

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

No need to bleed

Curious why no grease on the pad shims and retaining clips as shown in the Subaru service manual? BTW, Caliper bolt torque is 19.9 Ft lbs. 20 should do it. Caliper bracket is 48.7. 49 is just fine.

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

I went back about a month after the install and put grease on them

@jamesws3

4 жыл бұрын

@@Subariblet Good to hear. Nicely done video. I also use a little anti seize compound between the hub and rotor as well as between the wheel and rotor. Makes future removal far easier.

What brand brake pads do you recommend I have to do my Wifey’s soon ?? This will be the first set being replaced so I’d like to get some input on what pads are the best I should go with thanks in advance

@Subariblet

5 жыл бұрын

Akebono is probably the best, but the most costly. Wagner is also very good. As long as they are ceramic pads, you will be ok.

@cesarl98

5 жыл бұрын

Subariblet thank you

@legojenn

4 жыл бұрын

@@Subariblet I used your video to guide me through doing my front brakes. Thanks. I used Warner ceramic. They were not the cheapest or most expensive. I'm glad that they came recommended. It seems that changing the rear brakes is the same as changing the front. Subaru makes this kind of service easy.

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

@@legojenn I'm glad you found it helpful

Is it the same as the 2016 model Subaru wants 280$ for each side is that fair

@Subariblet

5 жыл бұрын

No that is not fair at all. That may be what a dealership wants to charge you for this, which is why it is so much cheaper to do it yourself. You should be able to get a set of pads for well below $100

Very good video. I was wondering: you didn't replace the rotor ? I"m guessing you didn't deem it necessary.... I've seen others do the same. You wouldn't happen to know the go/no go specs on the rotor?

@Subariblet

5 жыл бұрын

I do not know the specs for the rotors. All I know from personal experience is that I've put pads on the same rotors more than once on all the vehicles I've ever owned. My friends have done the same and I've never had an issue. If the rotor looks like it not warped and looks like it still has reasonable thickness, then I just throw pads on it. I'm sure the "experts" would say oh no, you have to replace the rotor everytime and you have to have it turned as well. I call BS on all of that, but that's just me. You have to use your own judgment.

@twrecks4598

5 жыл бұрын

@@Subariblet fair enough …. thanks for the response. Nice video !

@sandyshoremann7524

5 жыл бұрын

Rotors on a Passenger car are usually good for 200km/120K miles even in the frozen, salty North. Though I recall a job on a 1988 Volkswagen Fox that had "sacrificial rotors". Luckily they were but 16 dollars each at the VW service centre window. If they fail early they were either chewed by worn out pads or of improper design and materials. Dealer Service will tell you otherwise and hand you a large bill to pay.

And front?

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

I have a video posted showing how to the front pads. You can find it on my KZread channel

I can tell that you are not from upstate ny. Takes me 2 hours just to get the rust off!!!

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

Michigan

No brake grease on the shims?

@Subariblet

5 жыл бұрын

It's funny you should ask. A few weeks after doing the brakes, I pulled the wheels off and put grease on the shims. Never used grease before but was reading a lot of articles about it and thought it would be a good idea.

@hastingb

5 жыл бұрын

@@Subariblet I've seen people use anti seize too.

@sandyshoremann7524

5 жыл бұрын

No grease. You don't want silicone grease migrating onto the pad - also the lube collects sand and grime. Only major point if criticism would be that the cast bracket - where the pad "ears" locate should have been wire brushed and scraped clean before installing the new shims.

C clamp size ?

@Subariblet

4 жыл бұрын

4 inch

@andymercado3257

4 жыл бұрын

Subariblet i got it the day of lol had to look it over like 8 times. Very good video ! It helped a lot

Sorry, but you should not be making DIY brake job videos. You failed to mention, among other things: 1) Best way to compress pistons is to open the banjo bolt, per proper bleeding procedure, to expel worn brake fluid from caliper, then topping reservoir off with proper brake fluid; 2) Greasing NEW shims and pad contact areas; 3) Cleaning and greasing guide pins; 4) Inspection of boots, fluid lines and rotor; 5) Torque specifications. Those are just some of your procedure shortcomings. Even I, being a weekend mechanic, recognizes this video as being dangerously flawed. I advise readers to look elsewhere for directions. Better still, consult multiple sources as most videos singularly do not entail complete and proper directions.

@Subariblet

2 жыл бұрын

I will look forward then to your own video that you take the time to post so I can critique it as well. I've never had a problem so if you don't want to do it my way, feel free to post your own video.