My mechanic wanted a small fortune to do the front brakes. I'm not mechanically inclined, and wouldn't normally tackle this job, but this video made it so easy even I was able to get it done in a couple of hours. And it only cost me about a hundred bucks for the parts. Thank you so much! Fantastic video.
Nice DIY two crucial info for thoose who tackle this job. Unscrew the cap of brake fluid when pistons are pushed back oil goes back, to avoid pressure in lines, also put some towels around it if too much oil inside it might spill over. After installing your brake rotors with new pads pomp your brake pedal inside the car, when pedal becomes hard pistons in good position. Good luck.
Just finished my fronts following this video! They started grinding last week so I found this video, ordered the parts and knocked it out. That Allen socket makes a world of difference. I tried with a regular Allen wrench and got it off but man that sucked. Otherwise it was exactly as smooth as the video makes it look.
For anyone who may be searching I believe he is using the Quinn 1/2 torque wrench from harbor freight in the US. Color matches, as does the screen area and if you watch real close you can see the edges of the Q on the head when he is putting the wheel back on. For tighter areas he may be using the 3/8 version but the shaft seems to long for that to me.
If your wheel is corroded onto the rotor and WILL NOT come off after you take the lugs off - A 2x4 that was just wider than the tire across the back on the bottom, held by one person and smacked with a 5 lb BFH from behind did the trick 😊👍
the 7mm Allen screws on the one Im working on are being a nightmare...already broke a 7mm allen socket...it stripped itself out of the soket it was in...not sure why they did this instead of a normal bolt.
Very good demo, thank you I'm doing my girlfriends breaks tomorrow. I learned alot on that one, wasn't quite sure where to Greece, now I know. And the 7mm allen bolt needed to know that to. I think I got to go pick up one. Thank you again, James
100 foot pounds on the lug nut. I thought your sapose to get a breaker bar with the added cheater extention and stand on it, and do the one subtle jump on the end of the cheeter bar. Lol Very nice job now Im going out to do my own break job. Thank you.
Excellent video, good pace, nice expression and thorough cleaning and lubrication that I would have missed without watching that. I always remove the cap of the brake fluid before compressing the pistons, is that not necessary, is the reservoir the other side of the servo or something?
He says 21ft pounds for caliper bolts and 129ft pounds for the bracket. I found a website stating for a 2016 Ford focus caliper bolts 30ft pounds and 75 for bracket. Just saying if your watching this for a 2016
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This is literally the best video for doing this for this car. Hands down THE best, look no further.
My mechanic wanted a small fortune to do the front brakes. I'm not mechanically inclined, and wouldn't normally tackle this job, but this video made it so easy even I was able to get it done in a couple of hours. And it only cost me about a hundred bucks for the parts. Thank you so much! Fantastic video.
I appreciate the description of the tools used. Too many people just assume we know what we need.
You're certainly a unique combination between a professional technician and a great instructor. Great job!!
Nice DIY two crucial info for thoose who tackle this job.
Unscrew the cap of brake fluid when pistons are pushed back oil goes back, to avoid pressure in lines, also put some towels around it if too much oil inside it might spill over.
After installing your brake rotors with new pads pomp your brake pedal inside the car, when pedal becomes hard pistons in good position.
Good luck.
Wow dude. The most thorough automotive video I've ever watched. You've earned a new big fan.
Just finished my fronts following this video! They started grinding last week so I found this video, ordered the parts and knocked it out. That Allen socket makes a world of difference. I tried with a regular Allen wrench and got it off but man that sucked. Otherwise it was exactly as smooth as the video makes it look.
Excellent Video. I have an up coming brake job on my Niece's Focus. This makes it simple. Complete with tool sizes & torque specs. Much appreciated.
For anyone who may be searching I believe he is using the Quinn 1/2 torque wrench from harbor freight in the US. Color matches, as does the screen area and if you watch real close you can see the edges of the Q on the head when he is putting the wheel back on. For tighter areas he may be using the 3/8 version but the shaft seems to long for that to me.
If your wheel is corroded onto the rotor and WILL NOT come off after you take the lugs off -
A 2x4 that was just wider than the tire across the back on the bottom, held by one person and smacked with a 5 lb BFH from behind did the trick 😊👍
the 7mm Allen screws on the one Im working on are being a nightmare...already broke a 7mm allen socket...it stripped itself out of the soket it was in...not sure why they did this instead of a normal bolt.
Best practice to use new gloves while installing new pads and rotors. Well explained 🎉
Very good demo, thank you I'm doing my girlfriends breaks tomorrow. I learned alot on that one, wasn't quite sure where to Greece, now I know. And the 7mm allen bolt needed to know that to. I think I got to go pick up one.
Thank you again,
James
Excellent detail, video, pace and tone. You are really good at this.
Excellent video showing a very professional approach. Lots of great tips. Gave me the confidence to tackle the job.
100 foot pounds on the lug nut. I thought your sapose to get a breaker bar with the added cheater extention and stand on it, and do the one subtle jump on the end of the cheeter bar. Lol
Very nice job now Im going out to do my own break job. Thank you.
can you use copper slip on the slider pins? And also instead of anti seize paint?
Excellent video!. One of the best I have seen for brake replacement.
Keep an eye on brake fluid level as you push the piston back to fit the new pad!
If I'm doing ALL 4 wheels should I remove the reservoir cap?
Excellent video, good pace, nice expression and thorough cleaning and lubrication that I would have missed without watching that. I always remove the cap of the brake fluid before compressing the pistons, is that not necessary, is the reservoir the other side of the servo or something?
Great video! very clear with valuable tips!
Nice to have the Torque specs!
Do you have to open the master cylinder before you compress the caliper
Thank you for the lesson I appreciate it.
Do dealerships do the cleaning and lubricating?
Thanks for the great video. This would be the exact same for a 2016 Mk 3.5, right? I assume this video is the Mk3
Thanks for the video! I didn't like the way you left two greased thumb prints on the new inner brake pad. 😢
What brand of torque wrench are you using?
What kind of grease are you using
Hola, muy buen video... Consulta, que torque usas para caliper y los de atras?
Thank you! Great video, to the point and you explained everything very well. 👌
Is anti seize absolutely necessary?
278mm or 300mm ? I am kind of confused with the disk diameter...
Would this still work for a mk4 focus?
+@Liam-kd2mx 2012-2020 Ford Focus
No brake pad hardware?
Thanks for sharing!
Spot on video
7mm for the pins I just did my brakes on my 2012 ford focus
whya are you doing pounds when tightening? I thought it was just go tight but dont over tighten xD
Jeez I wish you were my mechanic lol
Do you need to bleed the brakes? I didn't see that part
+Stay Puft The brakes do not need to be bled unless the brake fluid has been exposed to air or has air bubbles in the system.
THANKS BROTHER ! A1!!
Excellent video
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The bracket bolts are 18 mm not 19 mm
He also showed the socket it was 18mm, pretty obvious...
Bro prefers to hit it from the backside
Like a pro 👍
Thanks Dad!
He says 21ft pounds for caliper bolts and 129ft pounds for the bracket. I found a website stating for a 2016 Ford focus caliper bolts 30ft pounds and 75 for bracket. Just saying if your watching this for a 2016
FYI its indeed NOT a 19mm lug nut. My god I hate American Junk cars! But good video non the less!