your video is very good i searched in all youtube videos but no one realy shows how to change the brakes on your car. your video teaches that, and you have a smart way of substituting tools. i know how expensive tools are and i like the way you save time and money. great video.
No offense, but with your accent the automatic captions said there might be "corporate pasta" on the brakes! Unintentionally hilarious captions are the best! Really helpful video by the way.
Really pleasant video to watch. Tomorrow morning I am going to buy the pads and I will change them in my 2000 corolla. I will let you know if I succeed or not. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for your video. Many good tips and glad to know what size the bolts are. Didn't know that I would need the "Copper Paste" on the bolts. I agree that it is a well designed car. And Rug Lover, should know that many brake pads have a little bit of metal on them that is made to hit the rotor right as the pads are getting thin. It's made to squeak to tell you that you need to replace your brakes. But just because there isn't a squeak doesn't mean to ignore your brakes, either. Thank you from Kentucky
This is the best engineered car. It's great to review Peter's videos prior to working on the same car. I've done brakes before but not on my Corolla, so I review on RUclips. I started another and decided to seek Peter and was glad to find this. I'm not sure what the Copper Pasta (:P) is for and it seems like the pads that were replaced were good - was the video created after the replacement, to show the steps? It depends on how you define 'engineering'. Sure Porsche and BMW are high performance cars, but well designed for the track, which I don't do. I want a car engineered for use, not fantasy. I got my car used with interest in getting 200k out of it, now I'm shooting for over 300k, then I'll get another (not for latest year), but this older model - I do everything myself and don't need to worry about sensors, special tires or parts, upselling or $4000 repairs. This brake video shows the grooves on the pads, are those wear indicators? I'd also like to see about bleeding the system and flushing brake fluid (when and why). Thank you my virtual mechanic!
How far down can you let the pad grooves go? The shop 'suggested them' but I think I've got over 25% left. Is there a bedding process so set the pads properly?
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor good videos. I have a lot of mechanical knowledge, but each car is different, so your videos help me visualise the job! My wife has corolla, but i have a Subaru WRX. It actually has 4 pistons in the front calipers. Corolla is a much quicker process. Only one piston
My 2003 corolla is making a scrapping sound so i decided to take the wheel off and have a look. The pad does indeed look on the low side but i was wondering why the scrapping sound would be happening even not under load (rolling) if its the pad wear indicator? The sound went away with some hard braking so i wasn't sure maybe its a wheel bearing? If there's a way i can know for sure i would appreciate the advice. I have done the pads on a dirtbike and a peugeot 504 which wasn't easy but its been awhile but now i'm seriously thinking i will do this cars ones. Looks easy :).
Peter, the bolts on my brake caliper are stuck. Completely frozen. Tried using PB blaster and tapping the socket wrench with a hammer, but the bolts won't move at all. The guy I got to put my brake pads in last time did not lubricate the bolts. Could this be the reason they are not coming out? Do you have a solutions?
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor Mr peter Finn can I ask favor,give me video of complete vacuum lines of carburetor corolla 1994 model. Thanks in advance.jamil from Philippines
Thank you for the instruct...I make it a point to watch commercial for your benefit....I might get feel inclined to get a little copper pasta as a side with the brakes..🤙....
hello Peter must say I love your videos.. question on a 2001 Toyota corolla how and can you make it where the headlights do not come on when car is started running maybe a switch not sure thanks
+YAHOOISNOTG Brake Rotor or Tire wear. Alignment will usually just make you pull to one direction and your neutral steering will look off. it won't shake.
suh Dude New tires. I had two worn in the front. One blew and I got two new from tires and it rides like a champ. Alignment and balance if the tires aren't worn. I didn't even get the alignment done but it drifts way less!
All good, but there is a much easier way to replace pads on a Corolla. You don't need to remove the caliper, just remove the lower mounting bolt and "flip" the caliper forward, leaving it bolted to the top mount. Then use a clamp to push the piston in until it's flush with the caliper. Then install the brake pads and drop the caliper back down and bolt it tight.
When I try loosening the bottom bolt, the nut on the other side turns as well and will not loosen. I have tried to use a spanner to keep the nut stable when turning the bolt but it does not work. Any suggestions?
So if it's screeching the when I push the breaks down it can't be anything else right. I just have to change the breaks and it should be ok. And great video as well.
I viewed all these in advance but since I heard 'metal on metal' and it sounded like grinding and shop monkeys suggested new rotors, I ordered new rotors as well. Upon disassembly, I see both rotors are fine and only 'metal on metal' appears to be the wear indicator. I see in here that you don't even surface the rotors, just replace the pads. That makes sense, do you only need to do anything with rotors if there is surface wear? Mine are solid.
Dang, my front left brake is hanging slightly in the middle of christmas and the coldest days so far this winter. I've just noticed and the stell rim was hot too, only a few short kilometers in a city. First thought I was driving with the hand brake on, the wheel does not lock up on icy roads and I was planning to drive 500km. Any body know any easy fixes? I know you shouldt get oil close to the brakes but I suspect that brake cylinder (dunno name) visible around 7:30 has corroded slightly.
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor Forgot to say thank you! Still going strong with two 26 year old cars, 300k and 200k km, both having a bit of issues, so nice to come back here and check! Kitos!
I did this and tightened everything real tight but my car keeps making a sharp clunking sound when I hit a sharp bump. I'll go back under and tighten the bolts a tiny bit and it'll stop for a few hours, maybe a day, but the sound eventually comes back. I can't for the life of me figure out what is wrong. The last time I tried to tighten the bolts it was impossible, the bolts were as tight as they could be, but the sound remains. The clips that hold the brake pads into the bracket are in proper position, nothing seems loose when i try to shake things around using my bare hands yet when I hit the road the sound comes back. Anybody have any ideas as to why?
Hi, some of your car brake parts is loosen or some of your brake parts are too worn out. Please check all parts and compare also the another wheel brake parts.
+Peter Finn thanks for.chiming in, but I've done all of that, everything looks fine and it seems super tight, I guess I need to started changing out the parts with new ones and see where that gets me. I'm gonna start by replacing the slide pin bracket that holds the brake pads.
"sharp clunking sound when I hit a sharp bump". Actually, that is quite possibly not the brakes at all. Could be a strut; its the part of the suspension that moves the most when you hit a sharp bump. They're not cheap, should only be replaced in pairs, and you really should have a garage do an alignment on it after replacing them. Worn struts will also bounce a lot. I hope this helps.
I really appreciate these videos. Thank you for taking the time to help people like me out!
Thanks- I love my Corolla. Self maintenance is reason I love this car.
Sure and Thanks for comment. 👍
I have learned so much about how to fix my 2001 corolla. Thank you
Steve Clifford Great and Thanks for comment.
In old cars like +10 years old it is a common problem. But when you have good tools, all bolts opens. :-)
your video is very good i searched in all youtube videos but no one realy shows how to change the brakes on your car. your video teaches that, and you have a smart way of substituting tools. i know how expensive tools are and i like the way you save time and money. great video.
No offense, but with your accent the automatic captions said there might be "corporate pasta" on the brakes! Unintentionally hilarious captions are the best! Really helpful video by the way.
Good job, easy to understand your elaboration----- you are the man----Thanks
Thank You Sir. 😀👍
Thank you Peter! I learn a lot from your videos
***** Thanks !
Really pleasant video to watch. Tomorrow morning I am going to buy the pads and I will change them in my 2000 corolla. I will let you know if I succeed or not. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, this video is suitable for also for your 2002 Corolla.
Thanks for the help on changing the brake pads on my daughters 1995 Corolla Peter!
***** Thank you.
Thank you for your video. Many good tips and glad to know what size the bolts are. Didn't know that I would need the "Copper Paste" on the bolts. I agree that it is a well designed car.
And Rug Lover, should know that many brake pads have a little bit of metal on them that is made to hit the rotor right as the pads are getting thin. It's made to squeak to tell you that you need to replace your brakes. But just because there isn't a squeak doesn't mean to ignore your brakes, either.
Thank you from Kentucky
Thanks your comment. :-)
Very, very good.
NB, I have a 2001 US spec, it was a 14mm bolt (or maybe the US equiv)
Hello, and many thanks for your comment. :-)
Thanks Peter! You are a big help with my daughter's Corolla!
Richard Murray Thanks for comment.
Brilliant minimalistic video. Thanks.
Thanks for feedback.
Great help, straight forward instructions thank you.
+ros lokollo Thank You. I appreciate Your feedback.
Hi, now there is new video to You: "How to open stuck bolt and nut Toyota Corolla. Hints too."
I hope that this video helps little bit your issue.
Great video man some people over complicate with their information
Appreciate it!
Thank you for your well explained and demonstrated video.
Glad you enjoyed it!😀
Hey Peter, its nice finally finding my old Spanish teachers RUclips channel, awesome video Pete very helpful.
Awesome, thank you!
This is the best engineered car. It's great to review Peter's videos prior to working on the same car. I've done brakes before but not on my Corolla, so I review on RUclips. I started another and decided to seek Peter and was glad to find this. I'm not sure what the Copper Pasta (:P) is for and it seems like the pads that were replaced were good - was the video created after the replacement, to show the steps?
It depends on how you define 'engineering'. Sure Porsche and BMW are high performance cars, but well designed for the track, which I don't do. I want a car engineered for use, not fantasy. I got my car used with interest in getting 200k out of it, now I'm shooting for over 300k, then I'll get another (not for latest year), but this older model - I do everything myself and don't need to worry about sensors, special tires or parts, upselling or $4000 repairs.
This brake video shows the grooves on the pads, are those wear indicators?
I'd also like to see about bleeding the system and flushing brake fluid (when and why). Thank you my virtual mechanic!
Good and Thanks for comment. :-) The grooves are normal worn out.
How far down can you let the pad grooves go? The shop 'suggested them' but I think I've got over 25% left. Is there a bedding process so set the pads properly?
true all you need to do is remove lower bolt and swing up caliper.
+gargar209 Thanks for feedback. :-)
I love your videos mate! Very informative for basic DIY
The pronunciation is quite funny too!
Copper Pasta
Thanks! 😃
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor good videos. I have a lot of mechanical knowledge, but each car is different, so your videos help me visualise the job! My wife has corolla, but i have a Subaru WRX. It actually has 4 pistons in the front calipers. Corolla is a much quicker process. Only one piston
My 2003 corolla is making a scrapping sound so i decided to take the wheel off and have a look. The pad does indeed look on the low side but i was wondering why the scrapping sound would be happening even not under load (rolling) if its the pad wear indicator? The sound went away with some hard braking so i wasn't sure maybe its a wheel bearing? If there's a way i can know for sure i would appreciate the advice. I have done the pads on a dirtbike and a peugeot 504 which wasn't easy but its been awhile but now i'm seriously thinking i will do this cars ones. Looks easy :).
great video, had to use a vice grip to press my brake cylinder back in place but other than that it was easy
Great tip!
best how too video I have watched thank you !
Thanks, :-D
Peter, the bolts on my brake caliper are stuck. Completely frozen. Tried using PB blaster and tapping the socket wrench with a hammer, but the bolts won't move at all. The guy I got to put my brake pads in last time did not lubricate the bolts. Could this be the reason they are not coming out? Do you have a solutions?
Great presentation Peter!
Thank you 😀
Thank for the video and very nice idea.its helpfully to newly mechanic.
Good comment and Thanks ! 👍😀
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor Mr peter Finn can I ask favor,give me video of complete vacuum lines of carburetor corolla 1994 model. Thanks in advance.jamil from Philippines
Thank you Peter! what hardware store sells the wooden security system?
Home Depot
How do you prevent the caliper piston from popping out? Do you need to use a clamp? Can you put it in neutral with the emergency brake on?
Thank you for the instruct...I make it a point to watch commercial for your benefit....I might get feel inclined to get a little copper pasta as a side with the brakes..🤙....
Yes, good point. :-)
hello Peter must say I love your videos.. question on a 2001 Toyota corolla how and can you make it where the headlights do not come on when car is started running maybe a switch not sure thanks
Hi, interesting issue. Issue is in switch, cables, relay or fuse. Maybe long job to fix. :-)
Drl only turn off if you start the car with the ébrake engaged
easier way is to remove lower bolt only. also use a c clamp to compress the caliper, good video none the less. I dig his accent.
Thank You Sir. :-)
Thank you for the videos. You are awesome!
Glad you like them!
Thank you Peter! by the way, is this a common problem for the caliper bolts to get stuck?
Thank you, really helpful😀☺️🇳🇴
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much peter....i really appreciate your help
You are very welcome
my 1999 corolla shakes or vibrates when going around 60mph , it needs brakes and an aligment done which one you think causes the shaking? thank you
+YAHOOISNOTG Brake Rotor or Tire wear. Alignment will usually just make you pull to one direction and your neutral steering will look off. it won't shake.
actually, I'd have the wheels balanced
my 2003 does the same thing. I need brakes and my tires are pretty worn so idk which one is causing the vibration.
suh Dude New tires. I had two worn in the front. One blew and I got two new from tires and it rides like a champ. Alignment and balance if the tires aren't worn. I didn't even get the alignment done but it drifts way less!
It is the loose nut behind the wheel causing the shaking.
Great Video Peter, Thank you!
Bunk Man Thank You for comment.
All good, but there is a much easier way to replace pads on a Corolla. You don't need to remove the caliper, just remove the lower mounting bolt and "flip" the caliper forward, leaving it bolted to the top mount. Then use a clamp to push the piston in until it's flush with the caliper. Then install the brake pads and drop the caliper back down and bolt it tight.
Thanks for info, I must test this way too.
Peter Finn yes. You can remove lower bolt and swing the caliper up . Can change the pads within 5 minutes!
Your videos are great, thank you very much.
Thanks
When I try loosening the bottom bolt, the nut on the other side turns as well and will not loosen. I have tried to use a spanner to keep the nut stable when turning the bolt but it does not work. Any suggestions?
Thanks for sharing
Actually, thank you for a great video!!!
My pleasure!
So if it's screeching the when I push the breaks down it can't be anything else right. I just have to change the breaks and it should be ok. And great video as well.
Hello and Thanks for your comment. :-)
I usually take off lid for master cylinder before compressing calipers.
Thanks for Important comment. :-)
why
I viewed all these in advance but since I heard 'metal on metal' and it sounded like grinding and shop monkeys suggested new rotors, I ordered new rotors as well. Upon disassembly, I see both rotors are fine and only 'metal on metal' appears to be the wear indicator. I see in here that you don't even surface the rotors, just replace the pads. That makes sense, do you only need to do anything with rotors if there is surface wear? Mine are solid.
Hi, to rotors only little lubricant like Copper paste.
Really great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Peter. Big help.
Great info. :-)
Peter question what to do if one of those small "things" min 6:09 min is not moving. And even more i cant pull it out?
+Tomek Szalewicz On, then you need big tongs and only hard force. Pull the small thing away.
OK. Thank you!
Thanks a lot Peter. I'm doing a relative a favor and will try this out.
Thanks Peter, I learned.
***** Thanks for comment. :-)
***** Thanks for comment. :-)
peter finn. u got a video replacing the the part where the pads rub on! i neesa replace those
Thank You. :-)
Is this the same way for a 2002 Corolla
Yes
Never copper pasta, Only silicone pasta! (for the slide pins!)
Thanks too. :-)
Anyone having trouble with the calipers, use a vice grip to pop them back in 😁 hope this helps
Thank you and this is true. 👍👍👍
Dang, my front left brake is hanging slightly in the middle of christmas and the coldest days so far this winter. I've just noticed and the stell rim was hot too, only a few short kilometers in a city. First thought I was driving with the hand brake on, the wheel does not lock up on icy roads and I was planning to drive 500km. Any body know any easy fixes? I know you shouldt get oil close to the brakes but I suspect that brake cylinder (dunno name) visible around 7:30 has corroded slightly.
snoozieboi Hello. Your break caliber is stuck. Here is repair video: ruclips.net/video/Zy9HXk04etg/видео.html
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor Forgot to say thank you! Still going strong with two 26 year old cars, 300k and 200k km, both having a bit of issues, so nice to come back here and check! Kitos!
very informative. Thank you so much.
Hi and Thanks for comment. :-)
Perfekt Great work thanks lots mr....
Yes and thanks. :-)
thanks. doing this tomorrow
Good work.
Are those the same frontbreaks as Corolla -93?
+Morten Sæbø Yes, same idea. :-)
is this for 03' as well? it says '95- 2010 but beginning says '01- its confusing :(
Yea it should for for all of those models he just so happens to have an 01
Yes
Good comment and Thanks 👍👍👍😀
Thank You, if You have any questions, let me know.
NO DR FINN NOT CUPPER PASTE ON GUIDE PINS, CUPPER PASTE IS FOR THINGS THAT DONT MOVE, EVEN VASELINE WOULD BE BETTER, BESIDE THAT YOU THE BESTEST
Very helpful, thanks man!
Thanks :-)
Hi, don't worry. I will do new video: How to remove brake caliber bolts what are stuck or frozen. This video will be ready within tomorrow.
love this guy
Thank You for Your comment. :-) BR Peter
where at the grocery store we can buy "COPPER PASTA"?
❤scrolled to comments as soon as I heard that...love it❤
@@amymancil8854 yeah copper pasta, not ital pasta
@@XtremeNaqvi 😂❤
Excellent! Thanks for the video!
Good video
Glad you enjoyed
Thank you. Well done.
samuel mukabana Thank You for comment.
thanks great video
Thanks
thanks for the video!
Thank You. :-)
I did this and tightened everything real tight but my car keeps making a sharp clunking sound when I hit a sharp bump. I'll go back under and tighten the bolts a tiny bit and it'll stop for a few hours, maybe a day, but the sound eventually comes back. I can't for the life of me figure out what is wrong. The last time I tried to tighten the bolts it was impossible, the bolts were as tight as they could be, but the sound remains. The clips that hold the brake pads into the bracket are in proper position, nothing seems loose when i try to shake things around using my bare hands yet when I hit the road the sound comes back. Anybody have any ideas as to why?
Hi, some of your car brake parts is loosen or some of your brake parts are too worn out. Please check all parts and compare also the another wheel brake parts.
+Peter Finn thanks for.chiming in, but I've done all of that, everything looks fine and it seems super tight, I guess I need to started changing out the parts with new ones and see where that gets me. I'm gonna start by replacing the slide pin bracket that holds the brake pads.
Sounds good idea.
"sharp clunking sound when I hit a sharp bump". Actually, that is quite possibly not the brakes at all. Could be a strut; its the part of the suspension that moves the most when you hit a sharp bump. They're not cheap, should only be replaced in pairs, and you really should have a garage do an alignment on it after replacing them. Worn struts will also bounce a lot. I hope this helps.
in america we use a c clamp. and jack stands,
thanks for the video.
Thanks too.
thanks amany Peter!!!
You are Welcome.
Thanks a lot
Happy to help
thank you very much
mohamed boudjelouah You are welcome.
good video.
Very helpful
Thanks. :-)
There is no way its that simple😭😭😭
thank you man!
Hi and Thanks for your comment. :-)
Thankyou.
Welcome!
Good Job !!!
Rizwan Sadiq Thansk too.
Thanks man!
Thank You for Your comment. :-)
I had trouble understanding , but good video ***** lol
Sounded fine to me...
You should have open the wheel and then start
спасибо!
leks svarovski спасибо спасибо
Best!
Thanks.
I think you mean Chevy Prizm...lol
Hi Sir and Thank You for feedback. :-)
thanks
Hi and Thanks for Feedback. :-)
Great advice thanks ha haa did I hear some Swedish words?
Finland, Minttu
NO DR FINN NOT CUPPER PASTE ON GUIDE PINS, CUPPER PASTE IS FOR THINGS THAT DONT MOVE, EVEN VASELINE WOULD BE BETTER, BESIDE THAT YOU THE BESTEST
Good info ! 😀
U need a press for calliper
Thanks 👍
COPRR PASTA!
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😅Not sure that a log us 100percent safe. Timber could be rotten inside
Good Comment 👍👍👍
You talk
Thanks for comment. 👍😀
Great help , thank you !!
Thanks !
Thanks very much
Peter Le You are welcome.
thank you very much
+yassine elmachrouh Thanks for comment. :-)
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor Thank you too.