Thanks for posting this! I learned basic DIY car stuff on the multiple 90's Camrys I have owned and was a little nervous about working on my new car. This walkthrough helped assure me that it's not all that different between makes, and I really appreciate that you mentioned the sizes and listed the torque. After watching I feel confident this job will be a breeze!
@@LowLifeAntics Thanks again, dude, I really appreciate the jack placement tip, that being kinda the main thing I was worrying about, modern cars look so indistinct down there, working on 90s cars and vans was so easy
Thanks for your excellent video. There is another important issue: Prior to compressing the brake caliper piston, one must remove the brake master cylinder cover/cap. This relieves the pressure in the brake system so the piston compresses more easily and, more importantly, gives the brake fluid within the system a place to go (since when the piston is compressed, brake fluid is being pushed back out). The pressure of compressing the brake caliper piston without removing the brake master cylinder cover/cap could otherwise cause leaks in one's brake line fittings (as nowhere else to go for the excess brake fluid that is being pushed back into the brake master cylinder). I utilize a small clamp to compress the piston.
@alaskaforest no, that is not required or recommended. The force the brake pedal puts out is exponentially more than it takes to push the piston back in. Pushing the piston back in will not create leaks in a properly maintained brake system unless there is brake line corrosion. One think you do, do when removing the brake cap is introducing moisture into the system. This could actually cause more issues than you are solving.
@@LowLifeAntics Thank-you for the information; I'm grateful to learn and appreciate the response. Yet, I remain confused since the brake fluid in the system has to be pushed SOMEWHERE when the caliper piston is compressed?
I told you every tool you needed. What did you need help with? It's a pretty straightforward process to swap your pads. Remove the 2 14mm bolts that hold the caliper to the pin. Remove caliper, pull pads. Push the piston back in with a piston tool or a big c clamp and put it back together.....
@@karlalden2076 i put the camera down. Those would be situations i explained. Like I said its a super simple thing to accomplish. You can obviously type, so ask questions. 😏 I get notifications on my phone and am more than willing to help.
@@LowLifeAntics okay when you said this camera down to do something hard why don't you keep it running to show what you're doing and to why was I able to figure it out with a guy who was speaking Hindi but using proper editing techniques and not somebody who is using English as their first language? Why not set the camera at an angle where you can see the brake pads from the inside instead of having the view obstructed? When you broke the bolts free why didn't you show that?
@@karlalden2076 i didn't show breaking a bolt lose because if you have never broke a bolt lose, a brake job shouldn't be your first experience working on a car. In the future i will show more.
@@LowLifeAntics thanks bro. It's so hard to find this info on this car. I had to call the dealership for spark plug torque. Like it's not in the manual, something so simple. They told me spark plugs at 13 ft lbs btw, in case someone needs that info.
It's an 8 dollar tool. Assuming you don't need to spin the piston back in. There are a variety of tools that will do the job, but if that tool scares you..... you should probably put all the tools down.
Thanks for posting this! I learned basic DIY car stuff on the multiple 90's Camrys I have owned and was a little nervous about working on my new car. This walkthrough helped assure me that it's not all that different between makes, and I really appreciate that you mentioned the sizes and listed the torque. After watching I feel confident this job will be a breeze!
Glad I could help
Great video. It's helpful and detailed. I cannot say that about other videos that I've seen about changing a Spark's brake pads.
Thank you! If you need any help, I'm always around.
Gunna change out my pads later today, thanks for the refresher vid! Haven't done this since highschool
Good luck and have fun! Brake pads are not too bad to change. If you have any issues feel free to reach out.
@@LowLifeAntics Thanks again, dude, I really appreciate the jack placement tip, that being kinda the main thing I was worrying about, modern cars look so indistinct down there, working on 90s cars and vans was so easy
Super helpful man . Thanks great video ❤
Thanks for your excellent video. There is another important issue: Prior to compressing the brake caliper piston, one must remove the brake master cylinder cover/cap. This relieves the pressure in the brake system so the piston compresses more easily and, more importantly, gives the brake fluid within the system a place to go (since when the piston is compressed, brake fluid is being pushed back out). The pressure of compressing the brake caliper piston without removing the brake master cylinder cover/cap could otherwise cause leaks in one's brake line fittings (as nowhere else to go for the excess brake fluid that is being pushed back into the brake master cylinder). I utilize a small clamp to compress the piston.
@alaskaforest no, that is not required or recommended. The force the brake pedal puts out is exponentially more than it takes to push the piston back in. Pushing the piston back in will not create leaks in a properly maintained brake system unless there is brake line corrosion. One think you do, do when removing the brake cap is introducing moisture into the system. This could actually cause more issues than you are solving.
@@LowLifeAntics Thank-you for the information; I'm grateful to learn and appreciate the response. Yet, I remain confused since the brake fluid in the system has to be pushed SOMEWHERE when the caliper piston is compressed?
Cool cool cool, you edited out the only part I needed help with and didn't show the tools in the box or process, awesome.
I told you every tool you needed. What did you need help with? It's a pretty straightforward process to swap your pads. Remove the 2 14mm bolts that hold the caliper to the pin. Remove caliper, pull pads. Push the piston back in with a piston tool or a big c clamp and put it back together.....
@@LowLifeAntics every time you had a part that was difficult or laborious you edited past it therefore cutting past any useful information
@@karlalden2076 i put the camera down. Those would be situations i explained. Like I said its a super simple thing to accomplish. You can obviously type, so ask questions. 😏 I get notifications on my phone and am more than willing to help.
@@LowLifeAntics okay when you said this camera down to do something hard why don't you keep it running to show what you're doing and to why was I able to figure it out with a guy who was speaking Hindi but using proper editing techniques and not somebody who is using English as their first language? Why not set the camera at an angle where you can see the brake pads from the inside instead of having the view obstructed? When you broke the bolts free why didn't you show that?
@@karlalden2076 i didn't show breaking a bolt lose because if you have never broke a bolt lose, a brake job shouldn't be your first experience working on a car. In the future i will show more.
Great video, super helpful and straight to the point.
Thanks for the video brother.
You bet
Nice video thank you. I just bought a 17 Spark, I suppose it's the same as your 16 Spark. I will be using mine mainly to tow behind my motorhome.
Thank you. Yes, same as the 16. It will be great for that. I regret selling my Spark.
@@LowLifeAntics Thanks
Should I try this on my own in my drive way?
It's really not all that hard. If you need help hit me up.
Is this the same for a 2020 spark?
Yes, it is.
How many miles did you have on the vehicle? My spark (18k on odo) sounds horrid under light braking. Clunking more then squeal.
The spark had 80k on the stock brakes.
@J H yeah, that was the first pad change. Honestly I drove that car like it was a gokart.
Great job!!!
thanks for the video, saved me some cash. good man
Anytime!
Where did you get the torque specs?
Online. Let me know what torque specs you need and I can provide them.
@@LowLifeAntics what's the 2 caliper bracket bolts? I got a 2017.
@@estebanescamilla_ looks like 74ftlbs
@@LowLifeAntics thanks bro. It's so hard to find this info on this car. I had to call the dealership for spark plug torque. Like it's not in the manual, something so simple. They told me spark plugs at 13 ft lbs btw, in case someone needs that info.
Great video thanks Johnny!
Stay tuned! I will br adding some more videos for the spark!
Thank you for this how to vid!
Glad it was helpful!
Those disks also need to be replaced!
That was like the first thing i said in the video.......
Lemme just put unnecessary pressure on my brake parts for no reason aha
You realize the pressure applied is maybe 1/10000 of the pressure that is applied by the pedal?
You probably take to the dealer for service lolz
dont scare first time brake jobbers by saying you NEED that disc brake tool lmao a pair of channel locks will get you home too
It's an 8 dollar tool. Assuming you don't need to spin the piston back in. There are a variety of tools that will do the job, but if that tool scares you..... you should probably put all the tools down.
Bruh
Those bolts are very difficult to remove
They definitely can be.
@@LowLifeAntics i take it's not letfy loose righty tightly for this area.
@@batman5194 yes, it still is(technically) but since the head of the bolts are not facing you. Its opposite.