How to Change Ford Brake Pads
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Brake Pad Replacement. This video shows you how to change the brake pads in a 95 Ford Windstar. This process will work for most fords, especially from the 90s. The basic brake change process is similar on most other cars.
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Thanks. I am a 50 year old lady and I followed your video and it was a great instructional video. I changed the pads all by myself in about an hours and 15 minutes. Thanks again!
No you didn't.
Excellent. No ambiguity whatsoever. If someone is trying to teach how to replace something, this is how it should be done. Explain what we are doing and why we are doing. Thank you.
KISH KUMAR Thanks a lot! Glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
KISH KUMAR Exactly. It was very clear, detailed and with good and clear video and audio!
ChrischrosBelgium Thanks a lot!
KISH KUMAR how to get the air out of a front brake caliper a 1990 Ford van how to get the air out of front brake caliber of a 1994 Ford vanished
Bro you’ve come a long ways. That’s awesome 👏🏼
Great video, BUT beginners need to know two more things. #1 - When you push back the piston in the caliper, the brake fluid may very well overflow the reservoir on the master cylinder. You need to know how to deal with this. #2 - You need to pump up the brakes in order to make sure the pads are in contact with the rotors before you start driving. Very important. There is nothing like the feeling you get when the car is moving and you step on the brakes and the pedal goes to the floor and you can't stop. Also, the tool for pushing back the piston as shown in the video is being used incorrectly. It should be positioned to push down in the center of the piston, NOT on the edge as was shown. If you don't understand anything in the video, or what I have written here, please get the work done by a professional. A incorrectly done brake job can be a matter of life or death. No kidding. Good luck.
I forgot to pump my brakes after a job on an 85 Aries, and I ended up in the ditch. Could have been worse.
Alexzander Nathan haha for real?
As well, make sure not to touch the rotor with grease ( like young Chris did ).. if you do, clean right after with the brakes pad cleaner.
@Why Bother Should be no reason to open the master cylinder reservoir, other than to allow air on top of the fluid level to escape as the fluid level rises. You really shouldn't add fluid to the reservoir between brake jobs. The level will go down as the brakes wear down, and by the same amount. So when you retract the caliper and push the fluid back into the reservoir, there won't be any excess fluid to spill out. Here's something to think about... DOT3 brake fluid is anhydrous. That means it will pull water out of the air, thus contaminating the fluid and causing oxidation (rust and corrosion) throughout the brake system. DOT4 fluid is only slightly better. Both are the best paint removers ever invented. Every precaution needs to taken to clean up any spillage immediately! However, DOT5 silicone fluid (red in color) Is inert and will not burn. (Did I mention that DOT3 is flammable too!). DOT5 will not boil up to just over 5000 in elevation. So, not anhydrous, won't eat paint, temperature and dimensionally stable, non-flammable. I changed to DOT5 silicone fluid when I updated to disc brakes on my 4x4 van after thoroughly cleaning out the brake lines and rear wheel cylinders. That was just over 200,000 miles ago, with no issues whatsoever. So why then don't manufacturers make DOT5 standard equipment. Seriously, unless you're driving to the top of Pikes Peak every day, I can't come up with any reason not to.
If it's time for new pads, it's also time for fluid replacement.
When pushing pistons remember to unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap to release pressure.
You wouldn't to mess up the master cylinder.
The video you are watching is a great intro on how to change brake pads, but learn, in depth, with my newest brake video, how to replace pads and rotors! It will save you a lot of money and then you can do a complete brake job!
Brake Pads and Rotor Replacement
+ChrisFix Thanks for the time and effort you put in mate !
Not having done this in years it was very helpful and I was able to get my son to do it while I supervised after he watched this .
Cheers!
+ChrisFix great video, please suggest some good brake pads brands and also when should you replace the brake fluid
that was awesome... sad to say i've been 'THAT GIRL" who took stuff to the shop to get fixed and stood while they babbled about stuff i didn't care about... now i care about it, and i want to do it myself... i had heard the WORDS before, but never knew what a rotor was, what a brake pad looked like, what a caliper was... thanks... i took my whole expedition electrical apart and put it back together, i think i might just be ready to take on the REAL mechanical stuff... thanks - great video!
one less rat No problem! This is an older video of mine. Check out the new version that goes into greater detail: ruclips.net/video/lU6OKQxSg8U/видео.html
already there man, i was up til late last night sucking up information... BUT since i have you, to make my 2003 ford expedition last FOREVER, i change the oil, and have 'THE GUYS" look at it once in a while, but what servicing can i do to make this truck last as long as possible - i had wheel bearing issues on my little trailer last year - i didn't know what a wheel bearing WAS until then. so what should i check/maintain in the truck and how often. i figure if it costs me the same amount to buy a tool and the parts as it would for someone else's labour, i'm way ahead. better than fixing it AFTER it's broken! so brakes, do you have to take them apart to check them or after so many miles, or just have a peek at the pads when you change the tires for the winter... ball joints - i sort of know what they are, but i know they need looking after... i can do just about anything if i have someone like you showing me how... so.. thanks, first vid i saw where i felt i could do it!
one less rat Just check the brake pads for wear everytime you do a service and tuneup by removing the wheel and visually checking - you don;t have to remove the pads to inspect them (which should be every 5-10,000kms or 6 months).
Your videos are awesome I have never even seen the under side of a car before and I just got a 1992 ford f 150 and it need all new brakes I have a couple of questions if you wouldn't mind messaging me
That is awesome! Make sure you keep learning and try your hardest! It isnt easy to become a good mechanic. Anyone can be a lazy, bad mechanic, but the good ones are few and far-between! Keep it up and thanks for the comment!!!!
ChrisFix calipers
Basic good vid.
Just a few pointers.
Open the brake fluid resovoir BEFORE pushing piston in .(use cloth to absorb excess fluid)
Use the old brake pad on the piston face to ensure the piston goes back squarely.
Grease the caliper sliders with Red rubber grease !(nothing else)
Use a TORQUE wrench !(of course there is vibration on brake systems !!!!)
Use anti sieze compound on the (rusty) rotor face before reassembly.
supersesqui Thanks man! And thanks for the tips!
Don't forget to apply blue loctite (medium strength) to the caliper bolts. Even properly torqued bolts can loosen due to vibrations. Another good note to apply is opening the caliper banjo (bleed) bolt while compressing the piston, which will remove any contaminants that have resided in the bottom of the brake system (which are the calipers); fortunately this method doesn't require bleeding the brakes as long as you don't decompress the piston and suck air in, gravity should push any air out. And before even compressing, it may a good choice to slightly lift the caliper piston dust seal to check if there's any brake fluid that is leaking past the square cut seal in the piston bore. One final note, if your pads don't fit snug on the bridge of the caliper bracket, you will need to remove any rust build up with, preferably, a wire wheel on a drill, so long as the area is 'smooth' and clear of buildup that could cause residual force from the pads or poor braking.
quakelegion Thanks for the tips!
ChrisFix No problemo, you keep up the the good work, I'm sure these videos are saving people hundreds of dollars.
Excellent! The shop wanted $260 to change my front brakes on my Ford E150 van. I watched this video, spent $45 for pads, two packets of grease and a c-clamp because the parts store didn't sell the basic affordable tool for compressing the piston. It took one hour from the time I got the jack out until I was test driving the van. I even took time to clean things well. I recommend the advice someone else in the comments section gave " Remove the cap from your brake fluid reservoir and use the old brake pad as a flat surface for the c-clamp to squeeze on". I did it that way and it works no problem. I only lost maybe 1/4 a cup of fluid while compressing the piston. Next time I will put a towel around the reservoir to catch the fluid. Thanks for a great video!!
Irideon Andon You dont have to remove the cap (it vents itself) but using the old brake pad is a great idea, and I learned to do it that way ever since. My newest video I am working on will have that step in there! Glad the video was helpful and you saved a ton of money and now you know how to do it yourself!
I was looking at the trashed ball joints thinking when I get home to my computer tonight, am going to look for a video showing how to replace them. They r right there and don't look too complicated.
Did you watch this video?
How to Replace a Lower Ball Joint (short, quick version)
Gonna try this on my Cousin's Ranger next week. Thanks for the info. Thumbs up & subbed!
Wow Chris didn't have the best tools back then.. you can tell he was just starting out.. but this was so informative. Thanks Chris!!
This is a great video. I love the visuals. You get close up and the view is clear. Your description is clear and easy to understand. Thank you.
Thanks man! Means a lot! Glad I can teach you!
@ChrisFix bro at 3:06 the brake pad has like a piling burr in the corner….I bought a second hand car and the brake pads are thick like new but they have the same burr in the corner except it’s like 4x bigger than what you show in your video; would cheap pads not bedded correctly after pad slapping old rotors cause this?
Or could it be normal on new pads?
AWESOME! Congrats on changing your brakes and saving money! Glad I was able to teach you something new!
You never mentioned what grease. Silicone paste for the two bolts. Also copper never seize for the exteriorr contacts.
Watching on your latest movies, I can tell for sure that you made a great improvement :-)
Your videos are a life saver. I can't even imagine how much money you have saved me with your awesome informative videos. Thank you Chrisfix. You're Awesome.
Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!
Those 95 Windstars are classics. Good job on these disc brakes.
"WARNING" No Breaker Bar and torque wrench used
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Live and learn haha
@@chrisfix you are still actively commenting 🙄 this video is about 7-8 years old
Thanks! Im glad it helped! If you have any trouble just reference the video or comment and I can try to help!
Haha, well at least it is easier now! Thanks for the comment! Thumbs up the video if you haven't already!
Hi ChrisFix
I really love and learn from you. Please this video need to close caption.
Thanks.
Huh... Good to know. Thanks for the information. I have never seen that on any of my fords or fords I have worked on, but I guess there are many types of Fords out there.
I need to do brakes on Ford E250 2012 do you have any videos on vehicles with same types of brakes...Thanks
use the old brake pad and then have the spreader against the old pad protecting the piston, Otherwise there is a risk of damaging the piston with the small footprint of the spreader against the piston
+marikakyra Thanks for the tip!
@@chrisfixthanks so much for this video..1 question the jack from the spare thats in the trunk..is that all your using here?..too jack up the vehicle? And also this process most likely work for a 2007 Taurus im hoping..Again thank you for this ..cause Pep boys...Midas..and even mom and pop garages want a fucking fortune to do this..i saved a ton because of your video..cheers bro
Thank you SO much for your instruction style. I watched 3 other videos to learn how to do this and they all went over things like they were speaking to someone who knows what they're going. You took time to speak on details without speaking down and taking time to take the camera and SHOW those details. Changed my front brakes on my Mustang for the first time in my life successfully thanks to you! Great job !
Hi, would you always change both sides of the car or just the one causing the issue?
If the others are still perfectly fine and still have plenty of life left, and only one is causing an issue, there is no need to do both sides or replace all of them!
I hope you see this comment lol. I literally just went to channel to check for new videos already seen the fix winshield so i looked for a video to do brakes on my 94 mercury cougar xr7 has the 4.6 same as ur gt and im scrolling through videos and picked yours didn't realize untill i heard "hey guys Chrisfix here"
Gotta take the wheel off and see if there is any brake pad left... Sounds like the pad wore all the way down and is grinding against the rotor. See if you feel any "scratches" or "gouges" on your rotor surface... I bet that is the prob... If so, you need new rotors and pads.
Awesome!!! Glad the video helped!!!!
I went Automatic Training Centre I can't take any career about car, because I don't have any high school diploma. How should I do Chris.
saw naing You should go get your GED and then pursuit your automotive career!
Dude it was freezing out! hahah
It will be the same. It is disc brakes right? Most disc brakes are so similar that this process will work!
Definitely bleed the brakes... If you watch my "how to change the wheel cylinder" video it goes through how to bleed the brakes so you have a nice firm pedal.
I love your videos I am always recommending my girl wacth your videos your communications and instructions are amazing and easy to follow
Did you bleed the brakes? If you change the caliper you need to bleed the brakes. What is happening to your brakes when you press on the pedal?
hahaha wow can see how far you have come since this style video. no greetings, no hey ppe, no gloves... so weird!
Right? So much more goes into a video nowadays!
@@chrisfix i actually had to double check it was you, but it is nice to see you fumble a bit sometimes.
Seeing this, and the reply makes me respect where your channel is so much more!
No, you only need to bleed the brakes if you change the calipers. Just changing the pads does not introduce air into the system.
These brakes and the drum brakes from your Mazda/ford video do also go as far back as the 1970s fords, virtually identical on my '77 f100 just... much much dirtier ;) hehehe
Love this video, thank you!
I'm going to try this for the first time on my '98 Explorer.
excellent straight forward video instruction.
top job
all I gotta say is, fuck those springs, done a ton of brake jobs on personal vehicles and family's, never had to deal with the springs before, they suck :(
No prob! Hope you learned something from the video!
I will eventually! Its the same procedure just have to unbolt the caliper bracket.
Thank you so much i just got back from mechanic they asking $300 I guess I can do by my self How you going to figure out you need to change your routers or not?
Great! I am glad the video helped!!! That is the idea and comments like this are great! Please thumbs-up the video if you havent already. It helps others see this video when they search for it on youtube!
Great! no prob!
Great!!!! That is awesome!!! I'm glad it helped!
so those springs.........they dont require ANY work? nio clipping in, they just sit the5re loose?
Did you unscrew the cap off your master-cylinder reservoir (where you put the brake fluid)? Sometimes that does the trick. If not, then I would try pumping the brakes... Are you using the tool I used in the video?
I would like to thank you for this video which has been a great help to me as my brakes on my ford kuga needed attended to.
Amazingly impressive video instructions UNTIL you get to 7:40 where your use of the caliper tool is a completely wrong. NEVER put pressure on the edge of the caliper piston! You want that tool (or any other tool) CENTERED with the caliper piston .... try this: back off the threads of the tool with enough gap so you can temporarily put back one of the old pads across the caliper piston. (you'll soon be pressing the old brake pad, rather than directly on the piston) This provides smooth and even pressure across the caliper piston's full diameter. (you're together pressing both the pad/caliper back in place.
I was already a subscriber of yours btw. You are a very talented producer with these videos, with very detailed information that others would simply overlook. The camera angles and lighting is superb. No one is perfect, so I hope my comments did not offend you.
Thanks for your time and effort!
Best video on youtube for changing brakepads
Thanks man
Thanks, give the video a thumbs up if you havent already. Helps make the video more searchable!
Thanks!!! First time pad replacement took less than an hour.
Where do you purchase your replacement parts?
That's an excellent tip. Also, try putting the old pad between the tool and the piston and then just push in the middle. That way you'll press it in directly and won't damage that seal on the piston.
Nice video. I am going to replace my 1999 Ford Windstar front brake pads shortly.
This video helps me a lot. Thanks.
Used a high powered drill and the caliper cube and w-d 40 behind the boot to get the piston in.PUSHED LIKE HELL WILE DRILLING and it finally went in.
Great video man. .....I think I'm ready to replace my brake pads
2013 Ford PI Sedan, nowhere near that much room, and on the rear of the caliper, hard to get to bolts due to shock tower, is there an offset wrench to get to it, or am i missing or overthinking something? Thanks.
Afterthought, greatly appreciate the videos, we just skip the internet search and see if you did it first.
Thanks man! Glad it helped!
I'm going replace brakes in 2003 ford ranger
before I wach this video I got no idea how to do it,
let's try
Watch this video first: ruclips.net/video/lU6OKQxSg8U/видео.html
1:06 ive seen a ford truck (3500 dually 1998) with bendix disc brakes. It needed a bolt repair and lemme tell you, it was hell.
Can I bleed a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid brakes like a regular car or do I have to use some machine? What happens if I don't use the machine and bleed like normal?
You didn't take out the caliper pins and grease them. Am I missing something or were you more of a noob back In the day. I've mostly watched videos of yours that were done in the past several years.....
The piston should be compressed in the center. Compression on the side can cause scoring on the brake cylinder, leaking can begin, and you have to replace the entire assembly. How do I know, I've made this mistake.
wow the new pads have atleast a full inch or more Less braking surface.
Yes discs all around. Been having a grinding issue with them. If I stop at a red light I can hear grinding. After taking my foot off the brake I still hear the grinding for about 10 seconds then it goes away as if something is dragging. No clue what's going on.
CHRIS HI!
THIS QUESTION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS VIDEO! HAVE YOU EVER HAD OR COME ACROSS WHERE THE ODOMETER LIGHT GOES OFF & ON WHEN IT WANTS TO ! HOW HARD IS IT TO REPLACE OR RESOLDER WHERE IT'S CRACKED MAYBE? I FIGURE THE COMPUTER KEEPS THE MILEAGE & SENDS IT TO DISPLAY ON THE DASH? THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS & HELP! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!
I do love that job, but I don't know how to do , where can I learn that kind of career?
saw naing You can go to your local community college and see if they have classes. You can start by watching my videos to learn a lot too ;)
Great video. I would also like to add that you probably should wear a dust mask or something over your nose and mouth if you're going to brush off the brake dust...You don't want to inhale that stuff.
what happens if that grease......works its way onto the shoe or the rotor brake surface?
Would this be the same for a 2010 Ford Fusion, just take out the one bolt.. tyvm for your videos
Yeh i its just the standard disc brakes so your video is spot on:) thanks for the help and quick reply
Yeh i its just the standard disc brakes so your video is spot on:) thanks for the help and quick reply
what about washing the piston which exert pressure on brake pads, I just recently got replaced the brake pads, but iliterates did not bother to do any of the above things, such as cleaning brake pads housing etc and applying grease
You forgot to tell the audience to compress the piston again. They might just drive off without knowing it is still lose from brake pads😂.
Chris, do you recommend new rotors everytime you have a new pad? or do you turn rotors everytime you have a new pad? in this video, I assume you only change pad coz that's the title of this video.
Great! No prob! Thumbs up the video if you havent already, thanks!
Thanks great video. I am thinking of tackling this for the first time ,what about the brake dust should I wear a mask as I heard it could have asbestos in them ? What precautions should I take
Hello cris fix it I was just wondering when. I change front pads and rear pads do I first loosen the brake reservoir cap or don’t loosen and fill brake fluid back up when done
That is a very clear video of how to change brake pads. If I feel brave enough I will give it a go.
Here is an even better one: ruclips.net/video/6RQ9UabOIPg/видео.htmlsi=nuLwNwhwHp25ZM_E
How can you tell if you need a new brake switch or change brake lights . Only the passenger side the brake lights comes on and off. Dim.
Yea, that is definitely the better way to do this!
No prob! Glad it helped!
Ford dealer in Greenwood S C wanted $885.00 to do rear brake job. That's labor and replacing all parts. Wow.
I have an 04 Toyota Highlannder, is it the same basic procedure? or is it different for an SUV or for each model?
Don't forget the Ford rear brakes are different the piston rotates clockwise with a special tool. Good job Chris/
When you compress the caliper hydraulic piston make sure you use a brake pad so it will go in evenly instead of pressure at one side. Not necessary but if you got a test by an inspector they recommend you do that.
I think you may have forgotten to let the folks know that they have to open the brake reservoir before doin a brake job because when you compress the piston back in the brake fluid will rise and need to be turkey based out..
The tool you used the Compress the caliper piston It is ment to be used in the center of the piston not on the edge you will damage it.
Thought I was the only one that noticed that! Spot on.
i was change the brake pad 3 years ago and after 2 months pad finished then my mecanic change then it but same problems then i give to another mecanic same problems. finally i sold the car now i got a reason what was hapening
my rotors feel smooth but im wondering if i still have to get them turned/skimmed to fit in the new pads so they can marry to eachother correctly? thanks for the help in advance
Dude Thank you! but when you use your tool to pushing brake piston back,you can put one of your old brake between piston brake and your tool and then press it back easier!
don't forget to literally pump your brakes before you try taking off in your car. It will set the caliper up against the brakes
every thing looks good but next time use a brake pad between the press tool and the piston. it makes it alot easier to compress and it also saves the piston since it is made of a special type of plastic.
Yea, this is when I was young and still learning the little things. Thanks for the tip! A new video is coming out soon with your tip! Thanks
hi there i get a grinding noise and a vibration in my pedal only when braking iv replaced brake pads and rotatorys and wheel bearing and its still the same iv just ordered brake lines is there anything else it could be thanks
Thanks Chris! Great stuffs as always! my honda accord 2007 caliper 12mm bolt doesnt come off with my regular rachet. How to get this off without using any power tool? Thank you
kaipulla77 u need a bigger long rachet and use ur foot to push the rachet down
I appreciate you uploading this video, do you need to bleed the brakes after changing pads?