How To Replace Rear Brake Pads & Rotor - Ford Mustang (’94 - ’04)

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
  • This is a step by step instructional video on how to replace the rear brake pads & rotor on a SN95 ('94 - ’98) and New Edge (’99 - ’04) Ford Mustang with basic hand tools. It may also apply to other Ford models that use screw/twist in style rear brake calipers.
    I show many tips & tricks to make this job quick, easy & painless. Including (but not limited to) the factory torque specs, methods to diagnose uneven pad wear and replacement part numbers for commonly damaged/missing/broken parts. I also show two different methods to compress the rear caliper piston, which is a screw in/twist in style caliper. It should take you about a half hour to an hour per side if you take your time.
    Rear Brake Caliper Pin & Bolt Kit: DORMAN Part # HW14082
    Rear Disc Brake Hardware Kit: DORMAN Part # HW5618
    Rear Caliper Repair Kit: DORMAN Part # D352823
    Disc Brake Tool Set: OEM Part # 27111
    3/8" Drive Disc Brake Piston Cube: OTC Part # 4589
    My "'98 Ford Mustang 3.8L Repair & Maintenance" Playlist:
    • '98 Ford Mustang 3.8L ...
    The information in this video is for educational purposes only. Pet Rock assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information in this video at your own risk. Pet Rock recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Pet Rock.

Комментарии • 495

  • @phoov1
    @phoov1 2 года назад +14

    This is the best example of a brake pad change that I have ever seen. Thank you for your in-depth explanation.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  2 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @rodgerdittemore8173
    @rodgerdittemore8173 3 года назад +5

    I watched several videos on replacing rear brakes. This was by far the most detail one. I set laptop on workbench and followed each step. Brake job was a success. I'm very grateful would not have been able to do job without the video.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  3 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks.

  • @jessikagonzalez1033
    @jessikagonzalez1033 6 лет назад +17

    I'm a 29 yr old single woman who does not have a man or $300 to have someone else change my brakes. Your video helped me see that I can do it myself. I'll hit you up with an update on how it goes. Thank you for the indepth step by step commentary and the side notes.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  6 лет назад +10

      You don't need a man to change your brakes. Just tools (which are sometimes one in the same). :-) Good luck.

    • @1tbounty
      @1tbounty 4 года назад +5

      @@petrocksgarage lol

    • @jessikagonzalez1033
      @jessikagonzalez1033 7 месяцев назад +4

      Update, 6 years later. I actually did change my own brakes and I found out that many auto parts stores rent you any tools you need, but are too expensive to buy for one time use. I did a wonderful complete break job on my 2002 Mustang and it still serves me today. Once again, thank you. 😊

  • @noahjansen1913
    @noahjansen1913 9 лет назад +30

    One of the most in-depth videos I've seen. Too many assume the viewer is an expert.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  9 лет назад +7

      Noah Jansen, thanks a lot. Thats what I’m going for. Even experienced mechanics have to start somewhere and have someone explain things to them. I’m just paying it forward to those that taught me. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @thomasalbertson2428
    @thomasalbertson2428 5 лет назад +5

    Great video! I just bought an 01 GT and would have struggled without your help! In 35 years of doing my own brakes, this is the first time I've had to wind in a piston.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  5 лет назад +2

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Even after 35 years, there is still stuff to learn. Never stop learning.

  • @KrishnaSingh-ow1ie
    @KrishnaSingh-ow1ie Год назад +4

    This guy goes into every detail

  • @jawsh2v
    @jawsh2v 2 года назад +2

    I'm glad this was uploaded 7 years ago. I've tackled front brakes before but rear brakes have always left me discouraged. Thank you for this very informative video. I have a 99' Mustang GT and a 00' Mustang V6--both are due for rear brakes and I will use this video.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @tompatrick2744
    @tompatrick2744 7 лет назад +2

    Best video I've seen regarding pad and rotor replacement. Most people show the front brake job which is easier since no special tool is needed to depress the piston and no parking brake cable to deal with. Thanks for posting.

  • @ksanders6226
    @ksanders6226 6 лет назад +7

    I thought I knew plenty about changing brakes. This guy did a great job at explaining every little detail especially the important things to know!! Thanks!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

    • @KrishnaSingh-ss9ef
      @KrishnaSingh-ss9ef 2 года назад +1

      This guy goes into great detail, excellent job. Half of the stuff, I don't even think some mechanics know about

    • @KrishnaSingh-ss9ef
      @KrishnaSingh-ss9ef 2 года назад +1

      This guy is better than Chris fix. I thought Chris fix was the best

  • @cameronbevan4094
    @cameronbevan4094 7 лет назад +1

    You sir are a life saver. I just bought a 02 Mustang. I just thought, o c clamp...compress piston....nope! I was getting frustrated. The I watched your video. Never use I twisting tool like that. Thank you!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад +2

      Yeah, the caliper piston threw me for a loop the first time I had to play with one. No RUclips back then, of course. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it. Enjoy your new (to you) ride.

  • @desrogers1892
    @desrogers1892 Год назад +1

    Great video! Step by step, in-depth and so easy to follow. Just did my '94 Mustang- first brake job ever at 62 yrs old. Had your video on the laptop beside me throughout, stopping, starting, backing up to watch again...lol. Thank You!!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  Год назад +1

      Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out. Pay it forward.

    • @desrogers1892
      @desrogers1892 Год назад

      Did you do one on front brake replacement on the 1994 era Mustang?@@petrocksgarage

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  Год назад +1

      @@desrogers1892, sorry, no. Not yet. But my wife's mustang is getting close to due for front brakes.

  • @killpaw
    @killpaw 7 лет назад +5

    This video helped me out a lot someone who knew nothing could have done their brakes with ease because of this, great job!

  • @barrystull9136
    @barrystull9136 3 года назад +2

    This is by far the best video on brake pad replacement that I have seen.
    Pet Rock Garage - you rock! Great job, getting ready to do my 98 Cobra. Thanks.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  3 года назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Good luck!

  • @darisbouthillier2979
    @darisbouthillier2979 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I watched it a couple times, before changing the brakes on my '02.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  3 года назад

      No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @V2k2010
    @V2k2010 Год назад +1

    You did an excellent job explaining these brakes and how they are supposed to work! I can't compliment you enough Sir!

  • @sam59102
    @sam59102 4 месяца назад

    Excellent attention to detail. I had already finished my front brakes and started on my rear brakes when I found your video. It absolutely cut my time in half because of your thorough presentation. Nice job! I subscribed!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  4 месяца назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my videos helped you out.

  • @Jayson90210
    @Jayson90210 6 месяцев назад

    Man, I thought I knew my 98 GT inside and out as a mechanic, but I learned a couple of things here. Best video out there! Thank you!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @sam59102
    @sam59102 4 месяца назад

    You should be an automotive instructor at a tech school. One of the best I’ve ever seen!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  4 месяца назад

      Thanks a lot. I do make these videos to help & teach others. Pay it forward.

  • @matthewo2882
    @matthewo2882 5 лет назад +3

    Great video! Straight and to the point with explanations on why you do what you do. Perfectly executed and very clean.

  • @Jon-wn3fq
    @Jon-wn3fq 5 лет назад +1

    I am appreciative of your knowledge and experience. This video was very instrumental in me completing my first rear disc brake job. The section about how to put the clips on the pads was a real time saver! Thank you.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  5 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @maxshepherd8844
    @maxshepherd8844 3 года назад +2

    Most professionaly done video I've encountered! Thank you for sharing your time, effort, and expertise!!!!!

  • @PeterHernandez-n2w
    @PeterHernandez-n2w Год назад

    Very detailed step by step, I have learned a lot from someone who knows how to do it the right way..

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  Год назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @zonezh
    @zonezh Год назад +1

    Very good! Detailed steps and explains every reason why you should do.

  • @mikeinvegas1
    @mikeinvegas1 8 лет назад +16

    best informative video I've seen. you covered everything Perfect! thank u.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      Your welcome. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @waynewilcox444
    @waynewilcox444 9 лет назад +9

    best brake DIY video I've seen yet!!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  9 лет назад

      Wayne Wilcox, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

  • @AJKlingenmaier
    @AJKlingenmaier 9 лет назад

    This video was a lifesaver. Replaced the rear pads and rotors on my '96 GT today for the first time and quickly realized it wasn't the same as the fronts and I was in over my head. Not sure I would have figured out how to get that piston to collapse without seeing this. I only wish I had watched it first so I didn't have to make multiple trips to the auto store to get the special tool I needed. Thanks for making this!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  9 лет назад

      A.J. Klingenmaier, thats great!!! I’m glad it helped you out. Thats why I make these videos. Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

  • @brentthomas7993
    @brentthomas7993 7 лет назад

    Your video really saved me man. I did one side to my '94 Mustang GT and it just did not feel right. After watching your video I took it all apart again and started over. It went smoothly and like clockwork as I followed it just as you laid it out. I did not know how to use the caliper tool or the flat side of the locator pins or how to remove the brake cable. You clearly showed all of that and now I feel confident that it was done correctly. Thanks!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I"m glad my videos helped you out.

  • @JohnLeger
    @JohnLeger 9 лет назад +1

    I have to say this is by far one of the best videos and explanation of lots of things taken by granted in other videos, you helped me tremendously! Thanks so much...good work keep it up!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      +John Leger, thanks a lot, I appreciate it.

  • @N8tiveBaller22
    @N8tiveBaller22 Год назад +1

    I know I’m 8 years late but great video. Very detailed and explained very well

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  Год назад +1

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. It's never too late. IMO, the age of a video shouldn't really matter as long as the information in it is still useful to someone. My videos aren't current events or pop culture style videos that go stale in a few days/weeks. So as long as there is still a Mustang/Durango/Harley on the road, my videos should still be helpful to someone. Thanks again.

  • @robertfacente1917
    @robertfacente1917 5 лет назад +1

    This was one of the best step by step videos with lots of great little tips for a successful job. I'll look for more from Pet Rock's Garage. Thank you!

  • @michaelmcdermott6298
    @michaelmcdermott6298 6 лет назад

    Want to thank you just recently picked up an 02 ford and decided to work on it a majority myself. Your videos have helped me out a lot. So once again thanks

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  6 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Congrats on the new (to you) ride.

  • @lensonp
    @lensonp 7 лет назад +45

    This is solid gold, man

  • @stevehermosillo7298
    @stevehermosillo7298 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great Instructional Video. 👍.

  • @todreamaz
    @todreamaz 8 лет назад

    Excellent tutorial! I replaced brakes and rotors on my daughters Mustang today. The job went very smoothly thanks to your tutorial. I highly recomment the Caliper tool kit as my rotors were hard to compress.
    Thank you!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      +Cheryl Kephart, thats great! I’m glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @stevelusk8024
    @stevelusk8024 7 лет назад +2

    What a great video! Great camera work and info detail! I especially appreciated the information about hygroscopic property of brake fluid -- new vocab word! I knew about the concept (generally) but never understood exactly; thank you!
    Also, I appreciate how often you took the time to explain several details about orientation of components, grease contexts, and particular visual indicators to look for -- all of which are potential points of failure that I have self inflicted over the years. I also appreciated the text overlays throughout the video. Thanks for the parts list in the "Published On... \ Show More..." section above.
    This may be the best brake-job video that I have ever watched. Thank you for your time and attention to detail!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @ApexHotShot
    @ApexHotShot 9 лет назад +3

    Hi. Pet Rock's Garage is now one of my Go-To channels for auto repair vids / tips. You cover all the important factors to a successful brake job. I just KNEW there was an easier way to deal with that hand brake cable on my '99 Mustang. Also, I struggled trying to turn in the piston using needle nose pliers, too. I will "borrow' a piston kit from Advance Auto today, I like the Text inserts you use for clarity (... and, perhaps, your wife upgraded from her former boyfriend, too), I am now a subscriber. Thanks for the high quality videos.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  9 лет назад

      Bryan Thomas, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I’m glad it helped you out. Good luck with your brakes. :-)

  • @robertbergeron214
    @robertbergeron214 2 года назад +2

    Super vidéo! Je viens d’acheter une 98 GT et j’aurais eu du mal sans votre aide! En 35 ans de freins, c’est la première fois que je dois enrouler un piston.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  2 года назад +1

      Google traduction à la rescousse !
      Merci beaucoup. Je vous en suis reconnaissant. Cette voiture a été la première sur laquelle j'ai travaillé avec une torsion de piston. J'ai failli casser le piston en essayant de le compresser avec une pince en C avant de comprendre que c'était une torsion. C'était bien avant que RUclips n'existe.

    • @robertbergeron214
      @robertbergeron214 2 года назад

      Merci Beaucoup

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  2 года назад

      @@robertbergeron214 De rien

  • @aaroncohoon4799
    @aaroncohoon4799 8 лет назад +1

    Great job with this video! I've done several brake jobs before, but watched this video for reference before swapping the rear brakes on a 2000 Mustang GT convertible. This is an excellent tutorial, and I appreciate all of the details and explanations put into each step while keeping it simple enough to fit into a video that clocks in under 30 minutes. You've earned another like subscriber!

  • @nobuckle40
    @nobuckle40 2 года назад +1

    That was an extremely help video. Very detailed and thorough. 👍👍

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad to be of service.

  • @THATMOFODIRT
    @THATMOFODIRT 9 лет назад

    Thanks for posting one of the better RUclips videos on replacing pads and rotors.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  9 лет назад

      +THATMOFODIRT, no problem. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @AdamIsAdam
    @AdamIsAdam 3 года назад

    Hey, thanks for this detailed video. I was having a hell of a time getting my caliper installed properly and for the life of me I couldn't figure out why. I could get one bolt threaded but not the other. Then I found your video and and the 11 minute mark you talked about aligning the piston slots with the tabs on the pads and BAM! Done. THANK YOU.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  3 года назад

      Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @gadetective
    @gadetective 7 лет назад +1

    Thanx for that video,, I just acquired a 98GT, not bad, but sat up for 2 years.. Just for a challenge, I decided to do the brakes myself, Hell, I had never even seen brakes before,,, followed your vid step by step,, thank goodness for laptops! lol.. Success !

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад

      Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out. Enjoy your new (to you) ride. You take care of it and it will take care of you.

  • @ddozzer3889
    @ddozzer3889 9 лет назад +1

    Great video I was impressed with your thoroughness. I've been doing brakes for 20 plus years and this is perfect for someone who's starting in brakes or who wants to do something on their own in their driveway.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  9 лет назад +1

      ddozzer, thanks a lot. I try to gear my videos towards the beginner/intermediate mechanic since they are most likely the ones to use RUclips to do a job like this. But I do hope to provide some tips that an experienced mechanic can use. Even a 20 year veteran like yourself can learn something new. I know I do on occasion from other peoples videos. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @gammarotor
    @gammarotor 7 месяцев назад +1

    Superb video!. Very detailed and informative!. Just curious, did you paint the rotors before reinstalling them?. Thank you for your help

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. No I didn't paint the rotors. The manufacturer of those rotors powder coats the hat part of the rotor at the factory. It's to help prevent rust, but in reality it doesn't really. Most of it flacked off within a year or two. I don't mind though. I didn't buy them for looks.

  • @TCTFounder
    @TCTFounder 2 года назад +1

    This was extremely helpful! Thanks brother!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  2 года назад

      Glad to be of service. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @charlesfowler3464
    @charlesfowler3464 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much, I spent about 10 minutes trying to figure out why it wouldn't compress I didn't know it turned thank you so much.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  6 лет назад +1

      No problem. I had the same problem when I first worked on a caliper like this. Happens to the best of us. :-)

  • @bozodog428
    @bozodog428 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great video instructions. Just completed 4 wheel pads and drilled and slotted rotors on my 2000 GT conv. Rear was a little tougher than the front. Rock Auto Power Stop K1302 $340.02 with tax and shipping.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @blac2k8cs73
    @blac2k8cs73 6 лет назад

    Thank you for the very informative video. I purchased a rear brake hardware kit and was not sure how to put the clips on properly. My rear calipers were also missing that large clip that installs into the top of the caliper. This video answered all my questions. Great job!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  6 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @davedarnbigg846
    @davedarnbigg846 8 лет назад +1

    What an amazing video. Thanks so much is was truly a helpful tutorial. I thought I was doing things right before but watching this I was missing a few important steps. Truly worth watching and very helpful.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      +Dave Darnbigg, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I also watch other mechanics videos, even for jobs I already know how to do, and often find a little nugget of info or technique that I didn't know before. As the old saying goes, if you aren't learning you are falling behind.

  • @ivanelbarra3969
    @ivanelbarra3969 7 лет назад

    thank you man, one day i saw a mechanic having a hard time with this breakes. he couldn`t do it when i was watching him and said he was going to do it later so i didn`t get to see if he was able to do it. you made it look so simple ajajaj, great video.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching & commenting.

  • @babyjuju4411145
    @babyjuju4411145 3 года назад +1

    Best brake video

  • @10furle0
    @10furle0 5 лет назад

    Excellent video. Descriptive and detailed with part numbers and necessary tools.

  • @strgzr1175
    @strgzr1175 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for this excellent tutorial.. I was also confused why can’t press my piston on the rear brake ..👍🙏🏼

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  29 дней назад +1

      Yeah, these calipers catch everyone off guard the first time. Including myself. I'm glad my video helped you out.

    • @jacasan2000
      @jacasan2000 29 дней назад +1

      @@petrocksgaragehelp a lot ✌️

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  29 дней назад

      @@jacasan2000 Glad to be of service.

  • @SladesVWBeetle
    @SladesVWBeetle 7 лет назад +1

    just bought a 95 Mustang. thank you! outstanding video!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад +1

      Congrats on the new (to you) ride. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

    • @SladesVWBeetle
      @SladesVWBeetle 7 лет назад

      Pet Rock's Garage Thank you!!

  • @johnnygregg1550
    @johnnygregg1550 7 лет назад +2

    wow, thanks! I was using that brake caliper piston tool for years without using that stabilizing/pressure backing plate. Me and my knuckles really appreciate this vid!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад

      yeah, that plate makes it so much easier. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @JohnSmith-mg5ve
    @JohnSmith-mg5ve 3 года назад

    thank you this video helped a LOT i had to walk and go get the tool once i had the tool i finished the job quickly . the pliers is a massive waste of time just rent the tool guys. on 8/10/21 the cost of the kit for screw in caliper pistons was 63 dollars. if i had the kit before hand i would of got both sides done in maybe an hour- 1-1/2 hours. great video btw

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  3 года назад

      Yeah, the tool is a must IMO and makes the job sooo much easier. They are also available for rent from Autozone & Orielly and likely other auto parts stores, where you get your money back when you return the tool.

  • @wrenchtimeautomech7268
    @wrenchtimeautomech7268 6 лет назад

    Great video bud. Im not new to breaks, but I like to find videos/tutorials just incase something wierd pops up. You did a great job of explaining. Will make my 98 mustange coupes breaks much easier next week. Thank you!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  6 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. The way I see it when working on cars, even older ones, if you aren't learning you are going to get left behind. There is always room to grow even if you've done a job 1000 times, you might just learn something new. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @mizlude92
    @mizlude92 4 года назад

    I came here to confirm if these cars had the spin in caliper, and I ended up learning something. Solid info man.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  4 года назад

      Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @jeremiahjimenez9141
    @jeremiahjimenez9141 8 лет назад

    just wanted to say I have 04 GT Mustang I was thinking about doing the brakes myself with this tutorial it just made it that much easier thank you very much for the info you'll be my go-to information next time I do work on the car

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I’m glad my videos help you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I really appreciate it.

  • @vicwharfrat5538
    @vicwharfrat5538 7 лет назад +1

    I had a question and got a timely reply...you rock! Thanks.

  • @sms52
    @sms52 5 лет назад

    Had no idea how to use the disk brake caliper tool, thanks a lot for your video.

  • @jonathanbryant5224
    @jonathanbryant5224 8 лет назад

    So I thought I knew how to replace brake pads. After clamping the piston so many different ways and it not compressing at all, here i am. Now I know how to do it, and I learned a few other things too. This video is so well-made and informative I found myself discovering the subscribe button. Thanks so much! And for that other video where you fixed the window. (And for other helpful videos yet to be watched)

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      +Jonathan Bryant, thanks a lot… But don’t feel bad. I made the same mistake the first time I encountered a screw-style caliper. I’m glad my videos have helped you out.

  • @lonewolfsstuck
    @lonewolfsstuck 4 года назад

    Bought mine used and the rotors have been a worry of mine. They were kinda thin when i got the car but they have worked good since i replaced breaks. Time to replace once more so i decided to just go the extra mile and replace as much as my budget will allow. Including rotors, ceramic pads(tired of break dust on my wheels), caliper guide pins and boots. Would replace all 4 calipers total but upon inspection last time i replaced breaks everything was A Okay.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  4 года назад

      Sounds like you have a good plan. If the calipers aren't seized there is no reason to replace them. Replacing the pins & boots is a good idea though. Good luck.

  • @segraham33
    @segraham33 8 лет назад

    This video was a huge help. Before watching it I felt like you in the 90s

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      Thats great. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @black79montecarlo123
    @black79montecarlo123 7 лет назад +1

    Dude thanks x 1,000,000. I was wondering why I couldn't press in my rear caliper piston. This a great video. Thank you SOOO much!!!!!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад +1

      No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching, and commenting. I appreciate it.

    • @black79montecarlo123
      @black79montecarlo123 7 лет назад

      You earned my subscription so keep up the good work :)

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад

      Thanks a lot.

  • @richardfullen7696
    @richardfullen7696 6 лет назад

    I have done brakes a little rusty no pun intended awesome instructions on brakes very helpful

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  6 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped refresh your memory.

  • @davewilcox8230
    @davewilcox8230 8 лет назад

    Awesome video. I screwed around with a big c clamp for 30 minutes before I came in to see instruction like this. Glad I did not break anything! Why make the notches vertical in the piston? Won't it just turn and push into the brake pad? Nothing to line up on the brake pad. Only part I wondered.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      +Dave Wilcox, yeah, this style caliper confused me my first time too. Your brake pad should have little tabs on them that line up with the notches in the piston. If yours do not, double check that you have the correct pads for your vehicle. You don't want the piston turning when you press the brake pedal.

  • @s.swanky1809
    @s.swanky1809 4 года назад

    Nice vid. I’m changing my rear brakes on my Mustang for the first time and this really helps. Suggestion though - don’t use anti-seize or any other lubricant on a torque spec bolt, unless that bolt application specifically requires a lubricant as specified by the manufacturer. Lubricants radically alter the amount of torque applied by as much as 50%. Bolts will stretch and crack under that kind of pressure or the mounts may crack, which you may not notice when tightening, and you could have a catastrophic failure later. It’s better to deal with the rust by cleaning the bolt and mating surface or replacing the bolt entirely. A little rust really isn’t an issue and can generally be ignored. Thanks again and I appreciate the video.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  4 года назад +2

      Good luck on your brakes. You don't have to use anti-seize if you don't want to. Its up to you. But 50% more torque with the use of anti-seize sounds overly high. The studies I've read (granted was a few years ago and I'm going from memory) was only 20-30% which is in the noise for most torque specs (below 40ft/lbs). I'm not saying you should use anti-seize on everything (eg cylinder head bolts), but on brake bolts it doesn't hurt since they are in contact with the elements more than most any moving parts on a vehicle. While a little rust is not really a problem, a lot of rust definitely can be. Especially if you're like most people and don't have a torch or an impact gun (air or electric).

  • @tdsteveman
    @tdsteveman 8 лет назад

    Very informative video helped a lot. One thing I wasn't sure of and maybe you covered it. The springs on the back of the brake pads are they supposed to be spread apart or does that happen on its own

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      +Stephen Allen, thanks. I appreciate it. Do you mean the wire springs that are part of the brake pads? If so they will spread apart when you install them in the caliper. They are supposed to straddle the hole in the caliper housing. Good luck...

  • @jrag1000
    @jrag1000 5 лет назад +1

    Had to replace a lug before that someone snapped off by overloading the car.
    Fun job.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  5 лет назад +2

      And some people find working on cars boring. 🤣

  • @Seriouslydave
    @Seriouslydave 3 года назад

    Thanks, i wondered what that caliper tool was for had it for years. Its no so bad if you do smaller turns.
    Had to give my brake a tap to get it going in, wouldnt go no matter how many times i turned it, one tap and it started to contract.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  3 года назад

      Yeah, the cube tool does work and has for decades. My dad had one and showed me how to use it when I was little. I have one now too and used it for a number of years on the car in the video. But I alway found it very frustrating. Had to replace the piston in one of the calipers because the cube slipped so many times that it stripped the little notches in the piston so the cube wouldn't hold anymore. Not to mention the busted knuckles from it slipping. Have a couple scars to commemorate some of them too. Then I found the tool I show in the video and have not looked back. It's sooo much easier & faster, IMO. I highly recommend going out and renting one the next time you are playing with the rear calipers. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

  • @michaeldavis3251
    @michaeldavis3251 8 лет назад

    Great video man
    I'm gonna be doing my brakes with new rotors here shortly and I've been watching your video over and over to get myself ready I even bought the wind tool of eBay for $17
    Thanks again for all the information on the job bro
    Mike D

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад +1

      No problem and I'm glad my video helped you out. Good luck!

  • @jt9437
    @jt9437 8 лет назад +1

    Very informational and helpful. Glad i watched youre video befor doing so to know i can't use a c clamp for the back breaks and have to rent the tool. good job!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @BboyIllusi0n
    @BboyIllusi0n 5 лет назад

    Very nice informative video and step by step tutorial. I just want to add that you don’t need too much grease on those calipers clips where the springs ride on. I’ve wrenched for 8 years and i had an 03 GT for 8 years. If you want to try some good brakes with good bite try out the Centric brand. Semi-Metallics are what mustangs use for pad material and they’re noisy even when hot. Semi’s brake better when hot but suck when cold. Ceramics are quieter and have good initial bite but are kinda dusty. If you want even more stopping power, try Stoptech (Centrics high performance brake line) I did a front cobra caliper upgrade to my GT and man the bigger rotor( x-drilled & slotted) and calipers, stainless steel brake hoses, Stoptech pads and it felt like I had 4-piston Brembos. Anyways, awesome vid man! Lots of tips and tricks and definitely the correct advice and torque specs haha. Nice! Keep it up man!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Nice tips. I'm a fan of ceramic pads, btw.

    • @BboyIllusi0n
      @BboyIllusi0n 5 лет назад

      Pet Rock's Garage for sure I understand
      Centric carries ceramic pads as well. The 105. Series

  • @qward2174
    @qward2174 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video sir😎👍🏾💯 I have a 97 Mustang cobra with this rear brake set up. I didn't have the extra clips when I purchased some pads nor when I removed them. Is that common for the sn95 Mustangs??

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  4 года назад +1

      It is common for them to be missing on the car. Someone along the way didn't put them back on after doing a brake job. As for them coming with the pads, some manufacturers include them and some don't. You can buy 'rear brake hardware' kit from your local auto parts store for less than $10. I would highly advise putting them on. Otherwise the springs on the pads will be against the raw casting of the caliper. Thats not good. They need to be able to slide smoothly. Good luck.

    • @qward2174
      @qward2174 4 года назад +1

      @@petrocksgarage Thanks for the info and prompt response sir 😎😁👍🏾💯✌🏾

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  4 года назад +1

      @@qward2174, no problem. Good luck.

    • @qward2174
      @qward2174 4 года назад +1

      @@petrocksgarage 👀👀🤞🏾🤞🏾

  • @CA.papaBear
    @CA.papaBear 3 года назад +1

    Same vehicle here, have to replace the rear rotors and brake pads (even though the left ones are good, the right ones just wore out like no tomorrow due to a lop sided brake rotor wear pattern. Had a bit of an accident where my aluminum rims were bent out of alignment for the rear when I slid on ice, causing the rim to "imprint" or transfer it's "pattern" to the brake rotor, unevenly wearing it. Hence, the lopsided nature) when I have time because the mechanics I went to last time for a brake change took 6 hrs. Mind you, this was one set of pads (two) at the time, where there were 6 employees on premises, two cars (two customers; myself and another) and the other customer was just there for a tire change. Tire, not tires. and I was trying to take care of some errands that day and had work, the six employees were just fucking around and being slow and there isn't another mechanic I can trust other than my father who doesn't mess around. Between taking my chances with another mechanic who might do the same and my father, definitely my father.
    Also I love this video and it's an awesome video because I didn't know how to do a brake job and now I do. Thank you so much man. :)

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  3 года назад

      Wow, that must have been one heck of an accident. Hopefully the only injuries were to your pride & car. Re mechanic, if you weren't happy with their service then I would go somewhere else or DIY it like you did here. Good luck.

    • @CA.papaBear
      @CA.papaBear 3 года назад

      @@petrocksgarage Thankfully it was only a 35mph hit and not any faster than that. Got the brakes replaced saturday with the rotors and my goodness i feel relieved to know that i have good brakes and that i can stop safely now. Thank you man. :-)

  • @johnshanahan6439
    @johnshanahan6439 7 лет назад

    Good stuff! Very informative and well narrated. I would lose the closed captioning, it gets in the way. I wouldn't use so much brake grease either, but you nailed this one dude. Thanks!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад +1

      Closed captions display the words that I am saying in the video. There visibility is controlled by the settings on your browser, not my videos. Click on the CC in the video player area and click disable to turn off closed captions.

  • @ajb0355
    @ajb0355 2 года назад +1

    Doing mine tomorrow thank you for the video❤️

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  2 года назад +1

      No problem. Glad to be of service. Good luck!

  • @thor1911.
    @thor1911. 6 лет назад

    Thank you so much dude this has to be one of the best videos I've ever seen on this subject I'm restoring an old GT Mustang this video has been invaluable to me thank you again

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  6 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out. Good luck on your project.

  • @SteveRobReviews
    @SteveRobReviews 10 лет назад

    Wow - you didn't miss a thing, lots of great tips. Thanks

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  10 лет назад +1

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I try to be a thorough as possible.

  • @tonyoliver2334
    @tonyoliver2334 9 лет назад

    great video....i was only trying to find a vdeo on how to use the rented tool but learned a lot more info...thanks for sharing!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад +1

      +tony oliver, RUclips wouldn’t let me reply directly to you until now. Maybe something changed in your settings? Anyway, I’ll copy my original reply here now: Thanks a lot for watching. I'm glad you learned something from it and it helped you out. Thats why I make these video's. To help people. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @jimbullock6039
    @jimbullock6039 8 лет назад

    Very good video, clear and concise. Well executed.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      +Jim Bullock, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

  • @whatsreallygoingon253
    @whatsreallygoingon253 5 лет назад

    just ordered 4 slotted and drilled rotors for mine learning how to chang them now

  • @jmfut
    @jmfut 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the detailed video. I came here looking for the clip at 20 min. My Mustang never had the rears done yet and did not come with this from Ford. I was like what the hell is going on with this clip. Thanks for also explaining why I need to install it!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад

      +jmfut, I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

  • @dsspc
    @dsspc 7 лет назад +2

    dude! thx for the awesome video! saved me $180.

  • @Laserred01
    @Laserred01 7 лет назад

    Awesome, thanks! For the life of me I could not figure out how those center clips to fit into the caliper!! No instructions given either. The stock calipers don't use those for some reason. Just put in a Powerstop Z23 kit (K1303) to match the front that I installed recently.

  • @scottslavik8379
    @scottslavik8379 3 года назад +1

    Best. Video. Ever.

  • @tamaniacal
    @tamaniacal 8 лет назад

    Excellent video instructions were clear and every step explained. Kuddos!!!

  • @escottcarp
    @escottcarp 9 лет назад

    Thanks for the excellent video.I was having trouble with compressing the piston and learned to rotate it. I am wondering how long the caliper lube will function on the exterior components like the pad tangs and the silver piece on top since these parts will get wet and pick up road grime? I have used Sil-Glyde lube. Is that a good caliper lube? Thanks again!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  9 лет назад

      Scott Carpenter, thanks. I’m glad the video helped. Your milage will vary, but I’ve gone over 10k miles with the caliper grease still on the pads etc. I don’t have any experience with Sil-Glyde lube, so I don’t know if it is any good or not.

  • @the69drajc
    @the69drajc 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the video. Had no idea what to do with the clip that goes on the top.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  5 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I'm glad my video helped you out.

  • @Verticom10
    @Verticom10 8 лет назад

    just to let ppl know how i break them in(taught by Gpa). he says to roll up to 30mph and gradually come to stop. then go 40mph and do the same, and then to 50mph 3 times. finally go 30 and perform a faster stop, but not full pedal abrupt stop or anything. then they should be good2go! great video!

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  8 лет назад +1

      Good tip. The key is to not come to a complete stop when doing this otherwise you run the risk of warping your rotors. This procedure will seriously heat up the brake rotors. So you need to make sure they cool down gradually and that you don't come to a complete stop. For most people though, just putting the pads on and going for a mild drive will do the job nicely. Good luck.

  • @jessesanders922
    @jessesanders922 8 лет назад

    Very good Details. I need to do the breaks on my Mustang soon. Thanks for the tips.

  • @blackopsfreak919
    @blackopsfreak919 7 лет назад +1

    I have the same mustang, I changed out the rear brakes last year and they still have a lot of life on them. However I've noticed the e brake is not holding the car at all. It was working great until a couple months back. Could it be I need to re adjust the brakes ? Or something else

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад +1

      A couple things could cause the e-brake to not hold the car very well. Then cable could have some slack in it, in which case it will self-adjust if you repeatedly pull & release the e-brake lever. If that doesn't help, jack up the rear and pull both right & left tires and have someone pull the e-brake while you watch the caliper. You should see the cable turn the spring and the caliper move. If the spring doesn't move then the cable is stuck. If the caliper doesn't move then your caliper might be seized or binding up on something. In which case, take the caliper off and pull the e-brake again to see if the piston moves. If it does then the problem is in the slide pins. If it does not then the problem is internal to the caliper. Good luck.

  • @mark91155
    @mark91155 7 лет назад

    Great vid followed the steps only problem is my e brake won’t engage. I’m definitely had the e brake off the I replaced the pad

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm a little confused on what the problem is. Do you mean that when you pull the ebrake lever the rear brake caliper doesn't squeeze the rotor? If so, I'd walk back from the caliper towards the handle to see what is not moving as a friend repeatedly pulls the ebrake lever. Its hard to diagnose from my keyboard. Good luck.

  • @bdmassey3631
    @bdmassey3631 5 лет назад

    Great job!!! Well done. I've watched several and yours is the best. Thanks.

  • @brucemullison5346
    @brucemullison5346 5 лет назад

    This was a great explanation and how to video. One thing I did notice though was the metal clip on the top of the caliper. My 04 Mach did not have that either and the rear brakes have not ever been touched. I also looked at the parts breakdown and Ford does not show it either. This must be added from brake companies. I did order it because if it's better, then do it. Again great video.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  5 лет назад

      It's an '04 with the stock rear brake pads? Wow, that is really surprising. It must be really low miles for a 15 year old car. Either way, I agree installing the metal clip is a good idea. The pads will slide against the smooth clip significantly better than the rough brake caliper casting.

    • @brucemullison5346
      @brucemullison5346 5 лет назад

      About 90k miles. The front I changed out a couple times (Crappy Pads from box store) THe Clutch pad wasn't worn bad as well at 73k miles either, but decided to change it since we had it out.

    • @brucemullison5346
      @brucemullison5346 5 лет назад

      @@petrocksgarage Also, the two slide pins have about a 1" rubber sleeve on them.

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  5 лет назад

      @@brucemullison5346, yeah, you can see them in my video (17:39). Are you saying yours did not have them?

    • @brucemullison5346
      @brucemullison5346 5 лет назад

      @@petrocksgarage . No, on the actual slide pin, not the boot. The actual pin is notched down towards the end with the rubber on the pin. I think I like the solid slide pin like you have but don't know if it is the same diameter.

  • @kratzzjapp17
    @kratzzjapp17 4 года назад

    Very good, excellent video! Tahnks a bunch. Though I wish I had watched this BEFORE I started my brake job... :D

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  4 года назад

      Thanks a lot. Hopefully this will help you finish the job. Good luck!

  • @AKIMBO6518
    @AKIMBO6518 4 года назад

    great job this is the best explained video i've.

  • @adamkirkpatrick6221
    @adamkirkpatrick6221 Год назад +1

    What a great video! Thank you.

  • @vicwharfrat5538
    @vicwharfrat5538 7 лет назад

    great info but I'm confused...if you have to screw the caliper piston in, don't you have to screw it back out for the brakes to work?

    • @petrocksgarage
      @petrocksgarage  7 лет назад

      Nope. The brake fluid pressure will push the piston out. You can try it yourself to verify. Spin the piston back in and then have a buddy press the brake pedal to see if the piston comes out.