Ford Focus Front Brake Job (2011-2018)
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--------------- Hey guys, quick video on a 3rd gen. Ford focus. This would be the 2011-2018 Ford focus. Thanks for watching! Hope this helps you out.
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I did my brake job. This video was excellent. It only cost me $100. Thanks to whom ever made this video.
LOL. Thanks. I made this video. That’s me there in the video.
Ready to change my sons brakes now! Thanks for an awesome instructional video without bad jokes, blabbing and bad music!!!
Get after it! 👌🏽
Great video, been driving for 22 years and never tried this myself but confident I could do this.
Just did my cars brakes for the first time and this was very helpful.
Was looking for tips to get off a stuck rotor. Worked great. Thanks
One of the best brake job videos I’ve seen. Thanks
Very helpful. Thank you!
I watched your video guide about changing engine oil and successfully did it. It runs much smoother than serviced at dealer's as I bought better quality oil. Now I think I've just learnt something new and will try it one day when needed. Thank you for your sharing!
Excellent video! I've got to sort a sticking drivers side caliper today!
Amazing video. This helped my grandfather and I so so much. Thank you!
Of course.
Top Notch Video, Steps very explained very well and made changing the brakes a breeze. Thank you for creating!
Thanks man! Made quick work of it.
Excellent work, I need to get behind mine to shave down the wheel knuckle and replace a broken stud.
Great video. Very helpful.
Good video
Watched to see if there was going to be any tricks to getting the rotor off.
One tool that sometimes comes in handy for brake jobs:
Dead blow hammer.
They aren't expensive.
They are made of heavy plastic
I used to use a heavy hammer and a chunk of 2×4.
I just finished replacing the brakes on my 2015 Ford Focus SE using your video and it was exactly what I needed! Thank you so much for posting.
Glad it helped!
Great video thanks buddy, very clear and informative, good job 👍😀🇬🇧
Best break change video ive seen on this car. GF got a quote for $800 from a local place to do her 2013. I was like...WTF!? its literally just pads.
Excellent vid. Thanks.
Appreciate this video so much👍👍👍 Thanks for uploading, Really appreciated the details👍👍
Thank you for the little ditailes ,very good
Thanks for the excellent instruction I did my first brake job ever you’re.the man
Hi, if you take the lid off the brake reservoir, you won't need a tool push the piston in. Because you've remove the 'pressure lid' you'll be able to push the piston back with your fingers. And it won't squirt or spray break fluid out, either. Thought it might be off use. Cheers 😉👍🏻
Ur the goat
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for this video man!
Thank you for this video! i will be doing my brake pads and rotors tomorrow. This is my first car and your video has helped me enjoying to work on my car and save money too!
How did it go
@@josec4916 It went really good i did my front brake discs and pads. The only trouble i had was finding an 7mm allen key. i put brembo brakes on it and they are sooo worth the money!
@@m.habets7126 thanks i am doing mines today
Excellent video man. Thank you!
You’re welcome.
Thank you for this video !! As a girl I have no idea about cars & your video facilitated the job for me !!
Glad you can get it done 💪🏾
Thanks for the Helpful video. Was a very quick refresher.
Great vid
Thanks, very well explained !!
I just watched this video. You have help me far more than anyother video I have watched. I need u in my life. I also have a 2007 sante fe. I hope u have videos on that.
Glad to help. The cars I work on are all customer’s cars with the exception of a few that are mine. You would have to let me know what the Santa Fe needs and I could try and help out.
Thanks bro. I wondered what exactly size sockets and hex heads id need. Now i know what to bring from work. I use a sea clamp on the piston. Hope it ll work on this newer car.
It will work.
Awesome video mate thanks from the UK 😎
Cheers.
Good job 👍
Bro very nice video 👍🏾
Very well explained. A+
Glad you liked it
New owner of a focus here and i just wanted to say this was immensely helpful! Thanks for putting this info out there!
Bro thank you so much
No problem!
Thanks, good video, but I would have liked torque specs for the caliper bolts
Sorry. Those should be easily found with a quick google search.
Thanks for the video; I'm working up to doing the brakes on my own 2013 Focus and this is a huge help. I see you have the jack stands on the pinch welds but where do you recommend placing the floor jack when jacking up the car? There doesn't seem to be enough room at the designated jacking points to fit both the jack and jack stand.
The jack stands are on the designated side jack points. They look like pinch welds but they are reinforced in that area specifically. Most cars have center jack points located either under the radiator area or just in front or behind the engine.
The entire side frame of the car underneath had a metal bracketing around it. I jack it up all the time with that
Love this video, helpful beyond words. Does anyone know what the torque specs are for those rotor bolts (6:02)? I've checked the service manual and forums but can't seem to find that information anywhere.
Not terribly important as the wheel itself holds it on as well. Just get it snug. It’s a small bolt and doesn’t require much torque.
ty for the explanation, for me i had every allen wrench known to man but the 7mm lmao
Yea the 7mm is pretty random.
yeah figured out hardware stores dont sell them because there mostly used for vehicles had to go to oreilly's to grab one, definitely random
Hi don`t you have to grease the end of the brake pads so the slide in the calliper guids
The amount of "damaging sideways force" you're referring to as caused by hammering will not damage anything. The amount of force from bumps in the road with the weight of a moving car is an incredible amount more.
Thanks for the vid, I followed this exactly except the brake cleaner. I have a nocking noise when I brake sometimes, guessing sometimes isn’t tight enough? And they are sqeeling like crazy, any thoughts on that?
Something is not placed right. Splash shield could be bent. Brake hardware not right, pads are cheap causing unnecessary noise.
I was told never to push brake fluid backwards through the ABS valve you are supposed to clamp the brake hose and undo the bleed screw then push the brake calliper piston back.
You can do that part however you feel necessary.
Very well presented, thank you
I know this video is from a few years ago, but just a quick question. When you jacked up the car did you only jack up the front of the car or did you use jack stands on the front and back?
Good question. If there is a front jacking point, use that. Then place two Jack stands on both front spots. If there is only a side Jack point, then you have to just use that.
You should have cleaned all the rust off of the hub before installing the new rotor. What was the cause of the uneven wear on the pads. You also don't tighten up with a breaker bar so the brakes don't fall off. There is a manual with torque specifications.
Why are you watching the video if you seem to know everything already lmao.
Im having a difficult time returning the damn spring. How is everyone doing it so easy
With a trusty ol *flatheadscrewdriver*
Excellent video. Have you done video on Rear too? Or are they also discs not shoes
I have not done them on this car. I believe they are disc on some and drum on others.
@HelpingHandAutoRepair thanks for replying. I checked and it's drum. No videos ive found for that are as calm and straight forward as this one but they'll have to do
@akillnavr3183 haha, I appreciate that. I’d advise taking a picture of the drum setup before taking it all apart. Has helped me in the past.
The piston seems stuck, it cant be pushed back. What could be the problem
The part where you have to pop the caps off will an L tool work for it instead of the rachet
An Allen key? Should work if it can reach deep enough.
One ? You didn't lube the caliper slides?
Ok this has been pretty helpful for me but I’ve taken a hammer and it’s not loosening the rotor whatsoever, any other suggestions on how to get the rotor off?
Get a bigger hammer. In all seriousness I’ve always been successful in beating the rotor with a hammer. I have a couple hammers. A small household type hammer and if that doesn’t work I go get my big hammer and give it a couple whacks.
If you live in a rusty area, try using some penetrating oil right on the hub where the rotor is sitting on (the small circle in the middle of the rotor) and use some sand paper as well to loosen up the rust.
Did the break on the back of your rotor have two metal circles ? Had mine recently done and took apart and the two circles appear to be rubbing on something somehow making a squealing noise
Honestly I don’t remember as this was a long time ago. Plus this is a customer’s car so I only saw it this one time. Maybe you could link me to a picture of what the pad looks like? Probably more trouble than it’s worth tbh.
My brakes are squeaking when i try tot slow down or come to a stop. Would i need to replace the brake pads alone or the brake pads and the rotor. Also, roughly how much would that cost?
I would change the rotors also tbh. If you need to replace all 4 corners and you’re doing the work yourself, expect to pay around $320-350 for pads and rotors. If you are just doing the fronts, cut that in half.
Would you advise taking the cap off the brake master cylinder before starting?
I dont
can you do this job on just a regular car jack instead of jack stands?
You can use the factory car Jack to lift the car up to place it on Jack stands. I would not recommend using only the factory car Jack to perform the work on the car alone. They simply aren’t strong enough nor safe enough for the back and forth movements you will place on the car when you’re loosening bolts and such.
Does a bunch of break dust on rims mean that the brakes and rotors need to be changed?
No. You need to physically check them or listen for the signs of them starting to wear out. Squeaking is probably the easiest way. Brake dust is just a byproduct of the friction happening between the two during everyday use.
whats a good brake pad to use? just had brake done by a mechanic and they are very noisy. he claims someone must have panic stopped damaging the pads. they make a lot of brake dust also
thanks
Lol panic stopped? I take it this was a backyard mechanic?
Original braking system for these Fords is made by ATE, I use their ceramic line of pads and the normal/plain discs, that is what they recommend. Less brake dust and as factory stopping power. But I gues your's just need some bedding in, driving around and slowly stopping for some miles/km.
Having same problem and have the ceramic brakes but they tried to tell me tire shine messed up my rotor. Only one brake makes noise and it made noise before I ever used tire shine.
Never go to pep boys
Great video.
On a side note. I hate Ford when they put 16 and 18 mm on cars. Such odd sizes could have easily went to 17 and 19mm.
And yes 16mm is a 5/8
You will mostly find 17mm and 19mm on Japanese cars. American cars tend to be the 16 and 18 as well as European cars with their hex head fasteners.
And No a 16mm is a 16mm and a 5/8” is a 5/8” they are from completely different units of measurements. If they were the same, they would be called so. 16mm is slightly bigger than a 5/8” wrench/socket. You’ll find that when using a 16mm wrench on a 5/8” fastener that it is loose.
What's the reason behind spraying the rotor with break cleaner? Just to get dust particles off of it?
Most rotors are packaged with oil on them so they don’t rust while sitting on the shelf. So you need to spray that oil off before putting the rotors into use otherwise the oil will contaminate the pads.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair ok, thanks.
Silly question but as a novice: how can you tell the rotors are worn? Tried seeing if I could get a glimpse of comparison but you’re very efficient lol.
Also, are there any torque call outs?
Thank you for posting this video!
It’s honestly down to school of thought on these things. Of course that’s out of the question if the rotor is obviously extremely grooved or if the rotor is NOT shiny anymore on either side as it is completely ruined.
Most would say to at least turn/resurface the rotors and put on new pads. I am not a believer in turning the rotors. If the rotors are bad then I would just replace them as well.
Others would say just replace the rotors with the pads which is the best way to achieve the best performance.
Then there are others that will just do a “pad slap” like you see here in the video if they have decided the rotors are ok based on one of two reasons:
1. They are certain (via experience) the rotor is fine. As I have done here.
2. They don’t have the financial means to replace the rotors as well. I can’t speak to that situation as everyone’s pockets are different.
I am sure with a quick google search you can find torque specs, however I have never torqued down this stuff when I do brakes. I get them tight and I know they are fine.
Thank you for the response. It was thorough enough to explain options and consequences for those options. This was the most thorough video I’ve seen on RUclips. Going to give it a whirl when the parts come in. Wish me luck!
Get after it! 💪🏾
minimum permissible thickness of rotors are always indicated at the edge of rotors. So you can always measure actual thickness of your used rotor by calipers
When you are pumping your brake caliper do you have to undo the brake fluid cap
You don’t have to. You can if you want. Also I should note. That sometimes (probably 2/10 cars I do brakes on) brake fluid can overflow the reservoir. So you can use something like a Turkey baster to remove a little fluid before compressing the piston back in.
Thank you😃👍@@HelpingHandAutoRepair
How long do the brakes typically last on these cars? Got my '13 Focus in September 2017 with 42.9k on it and brakes were brand new and done by the shop that we got it from. I'm approaching 97k and brakes do seemed more worn than at 42k but it doesn't feel like I need to change them just yet.
Honestly there are too many variables to give an honest answer to that question.
Differ driving styles, different rotor and pad chemical makeups. I’d say you’re about right where they need to be. If you have pad left and they aren’t squeaking you’re good.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Damn you responded very quickly! haha. Thanks for your input! Happy holidays and happy new year!
@@Tylnorton thanks I was searching around on my phone already.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Gotcha man!
Did you open the break reservoir aswell
You can, I don’t.
Can you suggest any rotors and pads for my 2012 Ford focus se
Well there is the typical parts store brands if you’re into those. If you are doing normal driving, the OE pads and rotors work great. If “Stoptech” makes some for your car, those are great too
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair thank you
Hi, I’m currently going to be doing a head gasket kit, timing belt and water pump replacement on my 1997 Honda Civic Ed coupe with the d16y8. Could you hook me up with a tool guide??
Thank you in advance
Fishing The Pacific Northwest I can do you one better. Check my channel. I have a 3 part video guide on a D series head gasket replacement. 👌🏽
Helping Hand Auto Repair I was watching that and also a reason why I’m here, but is there any thing major I’ll need?
Fishing The Pacific Northwest No, simple hand tools (metric wrenches and sockets) pliers, you will need a torque wrench and you do need to take the head to the machine shop to be resurfaced and pressure tested.
Helping Hand Auto Repair awesome, thanks man.
5:11 How were you able to tell that the rotor was worn out?
If you look closely (pause the video) you’ll notice that half of the rotor is shiny and the other half is not because the rotor has been completely worn down by metal to metal contact.
I replaced my brakes, no problem, but now it is making a ticking sound. I thought it might be a rock in the tire, but now I am thinking it might be the dust cover scraping. Has anyone else had that problem?
If it is bent some it will rub on the rotor. Just take the wheel back off and have a look. If it is touching, just bend it back by hand a little.
what about greasing the slider pins? I came here for that.
Pull the pins out, apply grease. Push them back in. Super simple.
Great video.....your new channel link doesn't work...
The link is also in the description. If you can click it there. It works for me.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair clicking link in the descriptions www.youtube.com/@UCBUi_qEEnK2aT2NLMFH_sKg give me error 404 not found
Found the problem... this works https//ruclips.net/channel/UCBUi_qEEnK2aT2NLMFH_sKg
I’m sorry, I will fix that. Here you go, this should work:
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How thin can they get before replacing ? They're about 1/4 in thickness left My front ones are disc the rear ones are drum. I've heard drums last much longer.
There are usually minimum wear thickness measurements stamped into rotors. Have a look.
what size rotors are those ?
Not sure
my 2011 focus were 275 mil.
2016 SE . My front ones look like they're thinner towards the inner part of pads . Is that normal ? That doesn't look normal
If the inside pad is thinner than the outside pad, you need to make sure the pull the caliper slide pins and re grease them.
do you not need to bleed them?
Nope. Never opened up the bleed valves.
great, going to try to change mine out this week using your video. Thanks!@@HelpingHandAutoRepair
Everything makes sense except when you put the new brake on… when you took the old brake off their were 2 pieces you showed but when the new one was put on you only put one on
What 2 pieces
Right??
Noooo That caliper bolt is not 7mm. I have a 2014 focus and my caliper bolts are Torx. I tried 7mm as you indicated and there was way too much slop using an allen, switching to Torx was right and tight. Yes 7mm will work but its not the right tool for the job and ultimately you will wind up buggering the head.
how do i take off the whole ass caliper bruh
No cleaning or copper grease or anything applied😂
he never cleaned the calliper
obviously he doesnt live in the rust belt
Nope.
So much for that promise. Didnt work!