How to Replace Brake Pads and Rotors (COMPLETE Guide)
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- Need new brake pads and rotors? If you have never replaced brake pads and rotors before, after watching this video, you will know how! I show you every step including how to remove the old pads and rotors, how to install the new pads and rotors, where to use brake grease, how to grease the guide pins, and how to torque the bolts for a safe and complete brake job. Save money, do the job right, and feel proud to work on your own car!
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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. This video was supported by Advance Auto Parts and all opinions are truthfully my own. I use their brakes on all of my cars so it was a perfect fit! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Hey Chris you masked magician. I just tackled my wife's front brakes on her '14 Suburban. Thanks to your videos for giving me the confidence. $49 bucks. Yes sir. Thanks again. Keep up the great vids. Peace
That is awesome! glad the video was helpful!
ChrisFix does it work the same on BMW
Thomas Allison I
A shop would of charged 4x the price
This is soo weird some fans (or somebod whos not a subscriber) reply on older videos and Chris Still Checking them out ;_; (
This is how CZcams is supposed to be used.
MrYrgas fr
On me
oh yeah
MrYrgas YES learning
absolutely
I like how even on a 3 year old video Chris is still hearting and replying to comments. That's dedication
4 hours everyday reading and responding to comments!
@@chrisfix A true leggend
i mean look at the quality of the videos, he loves making them, if he wouldn't it would be sloppy and bad quality
he has like 5 versions of this exact video he prob just gets confused lmao
ChrisFix wow that’s great! Really helps people when they have questions especially on older videos about something before they try it on their own car even if the video is 3 years old you still are able to help them!
I used to think doing this sort of maintenance was impossible unless you were a mechanic but these videos prove otherwise. Great stuff!
Very true. It also helps mechanics refresh things and confirm the proper way. There is the right way, fast way, and wrong way to do things. Yet the secret to mechanics. The fast way is the wrong way. This video can also help you prove that if you take your car to a shop. Then get home. You can check to see if they in fact worked on your car and did it "Right". I personally wouldn't Want to work a mechanic job and be told to do it wrong.
I thought it was a hard job too! There is literally only like 7-8 bolts, including the tire bolts. I thought it was an impossible job for me to do, and then I look up videos out of curiosity and was surprised.
@@moroniguerrero597same here
@@moroniguerrero597 did you do it ?
@@marvin267850% of the work is trusting yourself.
This man deserves every single subscriber. The ability to clearly explain things whilst ensuring the camera gets in to all of the small and difficult to reach places is pure quality.
7:35
Cleaned up the suspension a little bit
*L I T T L E B I T*
OfficialPixel - CSGO Content Lol right?
A little bit is cleaning, he gave it a whole makeover
Hahahhahahahah
I didn’t even look like it was the same car at 1st!
>little bit
>literally hours of work, plus however long it took the paint to dry
@ChrisFix I want to say so much more, but after my dad passed away last year I lost my rock for everything automotive related. I knew basics, but having my dad to rely upon when I wanted to work on a vehicle just gave me so much peace. A few months ago I donated a kidney to a friend and have been out of work for awhile. Things started happening to my vehicles and I didn't want to lose money to a mechanic. I was still dealing with not being able to pick up the phone and call my dad for help, so I turned to your channel. I needed to fix a tie rod and my brakes. Your videos gave me so much help, and most importantly....peace of mind, to fix the problems on my own. I may not have my dad any more to call upon, but thank you for your videos because rest assured that I am not the only one missing their dad when help is needed and you have filled that void 💯
Well said...
Thats deep bro, something good to hear
@ChrisFix
I'm sorry for your loss. Lost dad when I was 10. Chrisfix helps me learn what I wish I had learned from him.
He's one of the few genuine CZcamsrs. His videos have helped me repair many stuff on my cars.
I did my own brakes today because of this video! Thank you so much! You saved a broke single mama a lot of money! All your videos are great.
Sweet! Way to go!!!
You just have this single mama confidence to do my own brakes!
the stereotype lol
Bravo.
Just did my brakes! Thanks man, it was kinda scary but once I got the first one done the others were SO much easier. Saved probably $500-600 doing this myself, really appreciate the videos!!
Dawg where you going paying $500 for a brake change
@@jeffersonnava5265 complete brake + rotor job
@@jeffersonnava5265 Jiffy Lube charges 200$ per wheel. Includes rotors, pads, etc. so its over 800$ for all 4 wheels. They're by far the cheapest I've found near me so brakes are NOT CHEAP to get done. Glad I learned how to start changing my own though
@@NA-my7ev you’re getting scammed bro out your mind I pay $200 😭😭😭😭
@@jeffersonnava5265 Yeah, every full service shop nearby does it for 1-2k but I live in a more expensive area so ig it makes sense... Still, after learning how to do them myself, I'm glad I don't have to pay that anymore
Chrisfix: This job is pretty hard to mess up.
Me: *drives off without a wheel*
RubinoPD good luck getting out of your driveway
CheetahSpeed r/wooosh
Lmao
Bwahahaha!!! 😂😂😂
That's not messing Up that's stupidity bro
The fact that you lay out the tools & parts needed shows how much you want us to learn. I like your style of organization.
My thoughts exactly.
Mise en place, I'm pretty sure he went to culinary school, it's something they teach, always have everything you're going to need ready before u start
This is definitely one skill that I have learned from Chris over the past 5 years. A few extra minutes of prep goes a long way. A lot of my friends actually think I’m really organized when in reality I just mimic what I see here on this channel.
Not gonna lie, I'm still afraid of changing brakes, but I'm gonna do it myself anyways because Chris gave me confidence
Did you get it done yet p8?
Hasn’t replied in 10 days, I hope he did it right 🙃
Funny tho, I did it and my brakes failed and had an accident lol, Just kidding but sure I had trouble doing it, my brake discs and brake pads were not giving space to the caliper to close right, so I had to waste a little bit the pads and that did the job
@@bryantsosa227 As do I!
@@p8cr Hey if you got it done you got it done and that's what matters!!
Chris. By this point you have saved me literally thousands of dollars in repairs. Every time something goes wrong on any of my vehicles, you are the first channel I come to and see if you've covered it. Your videos are clean, your explanations are thorough, and you dumb it down so a troglodyte like me can figure it out and turn a wrench. I'm sure there are other places I can go for this information, but you are by far the best.
Thank you so much!
You're the dad I never had lmao
Rey Perez so true
My dad can fix basically everything. Thing is he doesn't want to learn me for some reason. It's so fucking annoying when he offers to repair something for me, then I ask him to only fix it when I'm around because I can learn a thing or 2 from it. Then I used to come back from school or whatever and he fixed it alone. Now I'm starting my masters in mechanical engineering in 1 year with just enough knowledge to change a lightbulb.
The thing is, he said his father wasn't handy and therefore had to do everything himself. I kinda feel like he wants me to learn everything myself instead of him teaching me because that's the way he learned it. Can't blame the old fella. Still have a 1982 rusty Honda cm450. When I finish my engineering masters I want to make a café racer from it.
Yes I wrote this novel to postpone studying.
Swear
CZcams dads have taught me everything I know.
u never had a dad he still at the shop LMAO
"So i cleaned up the suspension a little bit"
I thought it was a new car
I expected him to paint the calipers, but the suspension was a nice touch too
Did you see the frame before the black-paint suspension? Chris had all the parts sanded down to bare metal. I didn’t see swirl marks either. Wonder what grit sandpaper he ended up for last stage.
@@jack765ful it looked like it could have been the primer spray paint that made it look super shiny though
@@jack765ful gotta have some primer, gives it the smoove undertone
@@cameronflack2254
That was gonna be my question, is it safe to paint them?
The fact that I will one day teach my children how to change brakes & I'll be using your exact method years from now is beyond me. I thank you from the bottom of my Heart.
I have never changed my own brakes, but I have spent a small fortune letting others do the job. I think next time I need it done I will certainly do it myself!
Mike I am certain once you get into it you will find it to be easier than expected. If you have any questions just hit me up and I will help how I can
Anytime I decide to work on my car I always look for your videos. They are precise and straight to the point and spot on. You have empowered me as a woman to do the jobs myself and have saved me a good sum of money. I do know how to use tools and am mechanically inclined and you just give me the extra boost and confidence I need to do it myself. Please NEVER stop making these videos..You are the BEST.
Thanks and awesome! I’m glad the videos are helpful
Agreed, I have never been taught how to do any of this and was always told I would mess something up, NOT ANYMORE!
@@alaynaevans2607 I was always told that growing up also!
@@alaynaevans2607 mechanics also mess things up from time to time, nobody's perfect, so you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain! Keep wrenching, learning, and saving TONS of money.😉
I love how Chris is always reminding us to not only use the Jackstands but also the Jack for extra support
I mean in every video where he raises the car up, he never forget to remind us.
Hey Chris. I've been watching you and your car repair video for years and I'm happy to report that I've recently replaced the brakes and rotors on my '09 Honda Fit, following your video. This is my third vehicle and with each DIY project I do, my car becomes less intimidating and I feel more confident about trying my own car repairs.
I grew up with my mother and sister and my father wasn't in my life to teach me about this stuff (and he's a car guy). Now I'm married with 3 kids of my own and I hope to be able to pass down what I'm learning about cars to them as well. Starting with how to change your Blinker Fluid. 😉
Just wanted to say thanks.
Very cool. :)
Hey Chris, just wanted to let you know, today was the first day I really worked on my car, I replaced my oil, changed my filters, and replaced the front brake pads. I went to a garage where you can rent a stand by the hour, as I lack the handtools at home, and I was done in just under two hours. I watched this video several times, and thanks to this was not really surprised by anything I encountered. Keep the good, work up, I think I just got inpired to undertake more work on my car. Cheers dude! :D
That's what I love to hear! I'm sure you did an awesome job!
Great job, Alexander!
Hey, wanted to ask. Can you give a name to the place you rented from? and how did you find it?
@@DB-xc5zu I live in Hungary, but I searched google for a self service garage, and I found one in my city
Where is the garage you can rent a stand?
There's a lot of ripoff channels on youtube that lie and give bad if not dangerous advice, this is NOT one of them. I retired from GM, I have worked on cars ,trucks and motorcycles since I was 10 and this is the best channel for auto repairs available. I retired in 2006 so I have to stay on top of anything new like the no-fill transmissions (which you have already covered in another video) if I want to continue doing my own repairs! Thank you for an awesome channel, keep up the good work! And for anyone that may be wondering if this channel is legit, everything Chris is doing is first class, top notch exactly as it should be done, YOU CAN TRUST THE ADVICE HE IS GIVING!
Thanks a lot!
Because of his advices i was able to change my disc and pads of my citroen C3. Chris a big THANK YOU from Portugal!! 😉
@@MF-uf2qf se tiveres paciência, qual foi o material q usaste ? Pretendo mudar no meu Peugeot 308 também .
Living-well on-less great input man. That’s a good voice to add to his wall.
Chaplin I just saw them on strike outside the gm plant in Dallas, by the Dallas cowboys stadium. What’s it all about?
Cannot believe this is 7 years old. Wow, I feel old. Still reference it every time I do brakes. Thank you sooooooo much!!!!
Just replaced my brakes this morning following this video. Saved a ton of money and learned a lot.
Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful!
Chris, you are ridiculously helpful in your videos.
And your positive tone make you one the most pleasant car related channel to watch
Watch him in 0.5 speed xD. He sounds fucking drunk lol
Hahaha Challenge accepted :) Pretty cool!!
agreed, his tone of voice is so friendly it really makes you feel like ANYONE could do these jobs
Just did my front brakes! So far they havent fallen off. I like that your videos are detailed but not boring.
Nice work and thanks!
ChrisFix hello I have been watching your videos for 2 or 3 years l love them
I actually changed my breaks thanks to this video I’m a female 🎉
Congratulations.
Just watched as a refresher but this is where I learned to do it originally. Thanks Chris, this channel basically taught me everything I know
Notes on this video
1:11 - Specialized Tools:
* Metal Wire Brush and Brake Piston Compressor
1:35 - Consumables:
* Copper Anti-Seized Lubricant
* Silicone Paste
* Brake Cleaner
* Medium Strength Thread-locker
1:45 - Parts
* Brake Pads (Ceramic is preferred)
* Rotors (Regular Blank are preferred over Drilled and Slotted ones for regular city drive)
2:10 - Overview
2:30 - Lifting the Car Safely
4:16 - Removing old Breaks Pads and Calliper
5:38 - Don't damage your brake line! Do not hang the Calliper by the break-lines.
6:25 - Removing Brake Rotor
6:53 - Remove Rust from the Hub Surface
* Use Eye protection and Mask
7:53 - Remove the oil film from the new Brake Rotor and install it
8:30 - Installing Calliper. Make sure to clean it carefully with a paper towel.
10:00 - Different tool for cross-shape Calliper.
10:36 - Lubricating Brake system with COPPER anti-seized. (NOT typical silver/graphite anti-seize)
11:30 - Changes gloves, or wash your hands.
12:00 - Put SILICON past on the Calliper guide pin.
* DO NOT use anti-seized or Petroleum based lubricant. They degrade the rubber.
13:45 - When done everything. Turn on the car and pump the brake a few times.
"Brake"
@@beltsandedman I just fixed it, thank you for pointing that out.
Thanks
Godsent
Thank u
Why does he make EVERYTHING look so easy
Marquise Lewis Expert.
Because nothing was rusted to hell. Seized calipers make the job a whole lot worse.
Because he knows what the hell he's doing.
That too
And of course video editing.
Very good overview. Don't forget to check brake fluid level before compressing the brake piston. This will avoid a possible over flow of fluid. The new thicker pads will take up space. 😊
Man,you’re a lifesaver. I saved $450.00. All I had to pay was $50.00 for the break pads and $7.00 for the 19mm socket. Thanks bro.
Please note, if you are replacing all 4 rotors at once: your front and back rotors are usually different sizes and you don't want to get them mixed up. Confirm the proper size of rotor with the old one when you swap them.
For the love of God you didn't, did you?😵💫
Thanks for saying it
Easy way to tell: Front ones are usually bigger, for both pads and rotors
especially cars that have drum brakes instead as rear brakes
Today I learned Lmaoo
I just helped my dad change the brakes on our 93 Camaro, and it was a fun family bonding moment for me and him. THANKS Chris!
And that is what it is all about!
Tyler Young for he and I....Grammar police!
Tyler, you're correct. You never say for he or for I.
I just did my front pads and rotors on my Honda civic for the first time. I'm proud, and I saved a lot of money. Thanks for your help, Chris!
This may get lost in the 10,780 comments but THANK YOU for this video. I am not a car person, but after watching a bunch of brake pad replacement videos this one gave me the confidence to believe I could do it. And I did. Replaced the brake pads in our 2006 Jeep. Of all the guides I've watched, this one is definitely the best.
Hey Chris, I just replaced my front brake rotors and pads. Also needed to pull apart one of the calipers to restore the pistons and seals. Followed it up with a brake fluid bleed and change, and an oil and oil filter change. Thanks to your videos, none of this was a hassle, the only hard part was breaking those bolts holding on to brake calipers! The money I saved was more than enough to buy a beautiful set of tools and still come out in front. Better than the saving of money was the satisfaction that I could accomplish something most people would not dare to attempt. I even had a five year old helping out with handing me tools, pumping the brake pedal during the brake bleed, and learning how brakes work along the way. I can’t express enough how appreciative I am that you generously share your knowledge and confidence in your videos. Cheers!
Comments like these are why I love doing what I do! That's great to hear!
@@studenthuntermosher3273 woah how much
Hey Chris! I just wanted to let you know that the dealer quoted me ~ 1000-1100 to replace a seized calliper, so rotors pads and a new calliper. With your video I was able to do it myself for $315 and wanted to thank you :)
That is awesome man!
You are the best, thank you so much,for these videos Chris.!!!! 👍👍👍👍
This is what being smart and being willing to get your hands dirty will do for you, $700 saved!
My quote: $1600! Saved me a ton of money! Thanks!
You can even rebuild seized caliper. It's simple too :) and cheap :p
Did my breaks yesterday using this video as a guide, I still can't believe how easy that was.I saved so much money 💰 not going to the mechanic shop. Am going to use the money saved to get some tools to tackle other jobs 😊.
Glad the video was helpful and nice work!
This guy offers better training than Bridgestone.
I like that you add all the safety tips and the editing is clean. No fluff or crazy music. Good Job.
Read this, realized the lack of corny non-copyright music! Spot on assesment.
I just finished doing my rear brakes on a 2010 Forester because a mechanic quoted me $1,600 to replace all my brakes and a caliper. I've spent $110 in parts so to finish my rear brakes and rotors. You are a lifesaver!
That’s what I love to see! I’m glad the video helped you save you that much!
I successfully replaced my brakes and rotors thanks to this awesome video by Chris!
Awesome!
Awesome video Chris. I have never replaced the brakes myself but am confident enough after watching your video to replace the rotors and brakes in my wife’s 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. Excellent guidance from you for novices like me. Thanks a million champ.
Brakes done, radiator with all hoses and flushes done, horn done, oil and filters done, spark plugs done, ignition coils done, clockspring done..all thanks to you man! Never touched car and paid others to do it for me but through your vids, i love being "mechanic" in spare time and also saved me tons of money (which was spent for more tools :P ) 🤘😄🤘
That's what I like to see! I'm glad your working on your car and saving tons of money!
I've done my own brakes for years. Wanted to watch this to see if there's anything added that I don't do. But I noticed one thing Chris didn't do that helps out a lot. Before resetting the caliper piston, take off the cap to the brake fluid reservoir to ease the resistance of the pressure in the brake lines. You can pop a brake line with little added pressure and makes resetting the piston much easier.
Thanks for the tip! If you pop a brake line, that brake line was going bad.
@@chrisfix dont worry there is always a "know-it-all" sharpshooter for everything...obviously this one is an idiot
@@bilbobaggins5962 he’s actually right. It’s a good tip! Don’t be so negative!
@@thosethreejs thanks. There's always that one that doesn't understand the situation and hates someone that knows more than them. That's how we get Bilbo.
@@bilbobaggins5962 you know that he’s right….? I worked in a shop for well over 5 years, proper way to do it is to remove the cap for sure.
“ i clean up a little bit” makes it look like he just bought the car
I didn’t trust myself with changing my brakes, but you explained this so perfect, I know I got it. Great explanation, great job👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
how did it go?
@@SuSpicious9748 Went really well. easier than it looks.
@@kordellsouthall7805 awesome. Got my parts and tools. Gonna get her done on Sunday morning!
@@SuSpicious9748 how’d it go?
@@rashidredwan8139 oh boy. No bueno! Mainly because my Chev Cruze had a rusted bolt on the rotor. Once I got it off, I found a really bad crack on the wheel hub and that’s above my pay grade. So I made an appointment and just had a mechanic do all of it. Just got it back yesterday and it’s riding smooth now! Otherwise I’ve taken the pads off enough to inspect recently that I feel very confident doing it in the future.
Omg thank you so much I watched this video a few times today throughout my process. I'm a female every one told me I couldn't do it and with your help I did it!!! Thank you thank you thank you. I can't wait to continue to work on my car myself and learn through this.
yo, yall gotta agree that chrisfix has the best youtube videos for fixing something. not just he makes everything simple. i also like the part that we have that 2 hands perspective lol
Ivan Ramos y did he do the roaters ?
Power ranger hands
Ivan Ramos y is he replacing rotars ?
To show you how to do it. That's the theme of his channel.
Mark Jenkins but they almost never have to be replaced
I almost never comment on CZcams videos, but really felt the need to do so here. This video saved me roughly $1000. Dealership told me I needed all new pads and rotors and quoted $1100, and in addition there was a stripped wheel stud which is apparently an additional $400 in labor, bringing the dealership total to almost $1500. I bought all new rotors and pads, a floor jack, replacement wheel studs, and a caliper tool for around $500 total. The best part is now I know how to do it for my wife's car, which will probably be close to another $1000 saved. You have a unique set of technical skills coupled with great presentation abilities. Please never stop doing what you're doing!
Nice!
Hey Chris, I finally did it. All 4 wheels of my 2012 Honda Accord, rotors, and brake pads. Thanks to you. I watched this video several times to make up my mind to do the brake job by myself. I enjoyed doing it and maybe saved some money too. All time spent is worth it. Thanks man.
This video is just perfect, you explain everything in details, Keep up the good work bro!
Thanks a lot!
Ok
Having been a technician for over 14 years, I never actually learn any skills from your videos. But they are so damn entertaining to watch, it is great :D You have the best editing skills I think I have ever seen on CZcams!
CZcams HERO Never been a fan of his videos. I find them boring.
CZcams HERO Fair enough! But what I meant by my original comment was, Chris's editing skills are as good as anybody's. Haha
Yeah the snazzy wipes using the rotors was cool. Not too over the top but just right. Good job Chris!
Dan iel since you are a technician could you tell me why I have a yellow key icon on my 07 Nissan Altima . It won't start at all I tried jump starting it and replacing the battery on the remote and I even tried hitting the steering control unit with a hammer and still nothing . What's wrong with the car?
Could be your starter.
Chris, I can't tell you thank you enough for all that you do. that simple hack on turning the wheel so that the caliper is easy to access just showed me the problem in a matter of seconds.
Thank you for being such a valuable asset in my DIY journey.
Hey Chris: I'm going to attempt changing my brake rotors and am going to save a lot of money doing it myself! Thanks for this step-by-step instruction. Very informative.
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help. my truck revs up and down when I'm in park (idle) and sometimes when I'm sitting with my foot on the brake
when you changed the rims?
ChrisFix I'm doing my front brakes on my 1988 Dodge Ram d100 but it says rotor/ hub assembly, can I still use the same tools as usual or do I need something different , please help
-Joe
no. just started doing it out of nowhere
ChrisFix nice
I love how cross never rushes anything and teaches you how to replace parts no matter what the scenario is so you’ll never ever be confused keep making great videos
I'm glad the videos are easy to understand! Thanks a lot!
Lol “cross”
Hello Brother I’ve been watching your videos about a year and never thought I could change breaks. Today I changed my Breaks and Rotors and my brother in law’s Rav4’s rear break pads and saved around $700. Thank you so much Chris making hard work this EASY. 👏👏👏
Does it have to be copper anti seize or any anti seize lubricant
@@MarcoBaba-wz6uf Copper is better.
@@ali-toronto1665 where do they mostly sells the copper one I can’t find it
@@MarcoBaba-wz6uf Canadian Tire or Amazon
So I've never done any repairs to any car ever. The breaks on my wife's truck went crazy last week. Watched this video and took everything apart..a few hours later I had the front rotors, calipers and brake pads replaced. This guy made it so easy!
I can't thank you enough @ChrisFix I've never attempted fixing anything on my car besides changing the windscreen wipers. But yesterday I changed my rear brake pads!! I was told a while ago they needed replacing, at a cost of $700 - $800. After watching this vid (many many times) I was determined to try it myself. I'll be honest, I was totally nervous but your pep talk directed to newbies at the start of this video became my mantra. All up the brake pads were $62 and after buying everything else I needed my total cost was about $130. I now have enough anti-seize to last me a life-time and the confidence to also do my front brakes too. Thanks again Chris, all the way from Australia :)
Genuinely curious, what car do you have that it costs $800 for break pads?
Barnea Florin it’s most likely a dealership that tries to overcharge for simple tasks because that is where they make most of their money at on repairs
@@fbarnea Nothing special, a Toyota Camry. The quote was so high I'm assuming, to cover labour costs. The pads aren't anywhere near that.
@@thatpersonthatexists7851 Dealerships charge like wounded bulls, it's criminal.
@@Yarp70 They told me 3k to fix the ac in my 240z and it was a wire disconnected
This is by far one of the most useful videos ever posted on CZcams. I used this video as a guide to successfully change out all of the pads and rotors on my 2012 Nissan Altima this past week. The shop quoted me at over $600 to do this for me, I was able to do it for under $300. Now I have new skills, new tools and greater confidence. Thanks for the great videos, Chris!
My brakes wore out and got to bare metal, destroyed my rotors, watched this week or so ago and was inspired to do the job myself, and got it done. Thank you for this content, it's given me more confidence in working on vehicles and the skills to do it. Hope to see more!
Definitely his best video on this subject, he had multiple videos on this subject and this one is for sure the best
youtube KNOWS im gonna fuck up with my car when im older so they are already recommending me this stuff
Lol xD
Learn from the best and you will be fine.
Or a clumsy mechanic in training...
Take my like
I ran over the wheel chock at the end because nobody told me to remove it. 😂
weve all done this
I actually did that. With a million tools lying around they were the only things I forgot at the end of the job.
Hey Chris...love your detailed videos! Could you possibly add some Scion xA models to your videos? Thank you
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤫
lmfao! Yep, Chris didn't say to remove it. hahaha
That transition at 8:20 was CLEAN
Just did my brakes for the first time on my 2017 Miata! I've been watching your videos for a long time, and I finally got the confidence to do some work myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
Chris: Hard to mess up.
Me: Hmm, challenge accepted
Lmao I over tightened my caliper bracket and it fell over like 200 miles later!! But only 1/4.
I broke the screw of the caliber and it stay inside so i have to but a new part hahaha
Just put a Nokia phone in there bro c:
Easy. C;
I had a caliper bracket bolt fall off and my caliper jumped off and blew out the front passenger tire on my truck! Fun times
Me and my dad fixed our cars breakpads..... We had an extra screw and we didnt know where it goes...
Thanks for all the informative videos, Chris...and thanks for the way you present them. I've done numerous DIY repairs on my F-150 using nothing but your videos and I've saved a ton of money and gained a lot of knowledge. I hope to get to a point where I never have to go to a mechanic again...I just don't trust them. Thanks again and keep the videos coming.
+JJ Anthony that's awesome and that's the goal! Thanks for the support and watching all the videos all the way through! That allows me to keep doing what I do!
ChrisFix I'm doing the breaks on a 2005 doge minivan and the leak in the radiator
Brakes
I remember referencing this video doing my brakes for my first time. I’ve done a couple brake jobs since then and the tips from this video has made them go so smoothly. Easy work now! Thanks for the thousands in saved dollars!
Your video saves me money and I can use money supposed to pay a mechanic to buy tools instead for future use. Thank you.
I can't change a lightbulb but I just changed the front brakes on my car. Thanks, Chris Fix. You are THE MAN!
Awesome!!! That's why I make these videos!
You know, it might seem funny, but brakes can be easier to change than lightbulbs on some cars. Chrysler 300M comes to mind...
I'm surprised you didn't paint the caliper!
Same ahah
HEROrr yeah, I would have painted them red, matching the car's color ☺️
I cant handle all the HP I would get from that... lol, just kidding. I want to make a video specifically for that so stay tuned!
HEROrr I'm not just surprised, I'm disappointed. Not the Chris Fix way
ChrisFix I just painted my calipers red, got an extra 25 hp on the dyno including the brembo sticker +5 hp. I sure can keep up with the camaros and the corvettes now.
This guy here is the MVP and honestly EARNS his money on YT by adding value to humanity
I was changing the oil on my car after watching one of Chris's videos As a refresher, When my neighbor approached me asking if I needed any ramps to put the car up on, then we got to talking and he casually mentions that there's this CZcams channel called Chrisfix and "hes got videos on just about everything to do with cars" so we ended up talking about the channel Once I mentioned I've been following it for years as well, and then came up with the idea to go 50/50 on a cheap project car, like a used carolla or Camry so I'm really excited To see what we can get done, and grateful For all of your content Chris 👍🏼.
Hey Chris! This weekend my husband and I changed all the brakes and rotors on my Pathfinder using your videos. We also flushed the brake fluid using your video for a $5 bleeder bottle. We were quoted over $1000, but only spent $400 on parts and a few tools we didn’t have. The process was really straightforward. Thanks for all that you do! We recommend your videos to everyone who has car issues. Keep up the great work!!
Awesome! That's what I love to hear! Now you know the job was done right, and you saved a ton of money!
Cleaning up the suspention little bit
It become cleaner than my life
96KHA98 only 96-98 why so short??
just did the front brakes getting ready to do the back brakes on a Jeep renegade 2020 could not have done it without your assistance. Whenever I go to an auto parts store I drop your name as my online mechanic. YOUR AWESOME, keep up the great work. oh and by the way I had to change the rotors on the front too but the rotors and the brakes all together costs $195
Just in case anyone wonders: not applicable for the rotors of a 2006 GMC canyon lol. Just found out the hard way...But this CZcamsr is a solid informant. Hands down the best.
Mechanic tried to tell me my rotors needed replacing (less than 10k miles on them). THANK YOU for showing us all how to verify! This video saved me like $300!
I'm glad the video was able to save you some money!
You don't need replacing your rotors, bringing them to O'Reilly for turning rotors.
thanks so much for this video!!!! 17 year old girl here and i paid for my car on my own so i like fixing it on my own! these videos are really resourceful for girls like me!!!
When you turn 18 hit me up
Boosted Doge 😂😂🤦♂️
thats awesome
before you buy a bunch of tools find the car person in your neighborhood and see if you can work there and borrow some tools.. also handy if you ask questions... i am older and have helped newer mechanics many times... plus I have the floor jacks and many tools in case things come up. glad your working on your own car. women can be awesome mechanics.
You go girl!!!
It's been 24hrs since I tackled all my brakes and rotors and we'll Chris, thanks! It was just as easy as you made it look! I appreciate your work on CZcams sir.
Love the video! Everything you teach is clear and simple. I successfully replaced rear pads and rotors on my wife’s 2014 ford fusion a while back, after watching this video. Rewatched your video today for a refresher before I replace the front pads and rotors. Your posts are very helpful and enable people to save money. Great job.
Awesome! Glad the video was able to help! Thanks a lot!
Wow. This has to be one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Thank you!
Thanks!
I won't be able to sleep tonight knowing the caliper wasn't painted when everything else was.
Not painting the calipers cost him 50 horsepower. :-D
Frank Gonzalez
Yup
Scrooge McAsshole
No wonder that didn't make any sense I kept reading it as Caterpillar.
Painting the calipers only makes you look like a mexican.
Was expecting red painted callipers for that +75 hp
This is probably the most comprehent, detailed and very well sequenced video I've ever seen from mechanics perspective. WELL DONE SIR .
cant thank you enough for this video!
I followed this step by step and was able to replace my Rotors and Break pads
and saved nearly $500-800 in parts and labor from my local shops!
THANKS
Just finished my first brake job and feel like I just conquered a dragon.
Try doing ball joints. That's a Dragon
I'm doing mine tomorrow and I was literally thinking it feels like in preparing to die in battle, it's so terrifying but ChrisFix always makes me feel more confident.
Nice job!
@@Sticky_Ricky Did mine today and, though I gotta reinspect the fluid system, the hardware was super easy. Only thing that made it take more than a few hours was a stripped, over torqued lug nut that would not come off. Wasn't rusty or anything, just overdone by the tire company.
I remember watching this video when it first came out. 4 years later I finally decided to replace the brakes and rotors myself today. This video was great. I should have known to get a breaker bar that would have made it easier. I also didn't get to use any soapy wooder. Thanks for making these videos! Love your channel
I'm glad you did this yourself! Thanks a lot!
Soapy wooder?
@@jamesolelo4406 only OG´s know what soapy wooder is
@@eyvypee3849 it’s expensive, when I can find it 🤣
Chris: Just finished putting new front calipers, shoes, rotors on my "98 Chevy S10. Your videos were invaluable and made the job easy and fun. Many thanks!
Nice work! Glad the video was helpful!
So dedicated and impressive. I personally don't have the patience but appreciate this very detailed how-to video, it's just amazing what's involved.
On behalf of everyone who was never taught this stuff, thank you!
Quality video bro. Just now changed the brake pads to my daughter's Scion Xa. I did the left side, an she did the right. Nice Father daughter project. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome Paul!
Hey Chris my name is Jo. I am a female. And I’ve already changed the breaks on a few cars, deep cleaned my car took the seats out and everything changed the spark plus etc I could keep going! Thank you!!! No one really trust me cause I’m a “female” but I’m SO GLAD I ran into your videos🎉🎉🎉🎉
Why is it hard to believe. There are many many awesome and great female mechanics :)
chris thank you, i convinced my local salvage yard to let me take a pair of rotors and pads off of a salvage charger for my own, and i replaced them all on my own because of this video!
Awesome! How much life did they have on them when you removed them?
🎉🎉🎉
@@chrisfix the ones i got from the yard had some pretty serious meat on them! i think they'll last me for another 3-4 months! :D
After watching and rewatching this video a couple of times, I did it.
I successfully (so far) replaced both the discs and pads on my car.
Thanks, Chris!
I'm doing my first brake job tomorrow, and when I work on something I like to watch vehicle specific videos but I also watch the Chris fix video because he goes so in depth on not only how to do it but also the steps he takes for preventative measures/longevity of fixes. I really appreciate every video you make
He's very surgical. I like the way everything gets clean and organized. I tried to copy him, so I didn't lose anything or pinch the brake line.
Damn. Instantly 10x more confident to do my own brakes now. Thanks, Chris!!! Will return to let you know how it goes!
I replaced the front rotors and brakes (after flushing the brake fluid using your video & your one person bleeder bottle) on my 2015 Kia Sorento this weekend by following this guide. I had a strong, knowledgeable friend help me jack up the car and place the jack stands, "break" a couple stubborn bolts, and knock the old rotors loose, but I did the rest myself. Thank you for the excellent guide!