Brake pad and rotor replacement 2000-2007 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable

[@sherischneider2390]

This is a great video with great closeup photography. Thanks.

[@seds94]

thank you for this

[@sixstringer70]

Thanks!

[@ronskancke1489]

You cantsqueeze the piston in on my 03 Sable. It takes a special tool to turn the piston. A real pain in the ass.

[@josh9c118]

I’m guessing it’s the cube attachment to your ratchet? I never understood the reasoning behind that. I’ve also only seen the “ratcheting pistons” on Asian cars, and definitely only on the rears.
100% a real PITA

[@hansanderson6607]

First of all, if you are going to replace the pads and rotors, replace the caliper pins,
boots, and bolts. They don't cost that much to replace. Second, I doubt that you
can "turn" the rotors. Most modern cars and trucks have rotors that are so thin
to begin with, you can't turn them and re-install them safely. They will be UNDER
SPEC. Third, if the rotors won't come off of the hub easily, do NOT use a torch
to "loosen" them up. Take a 1/8 inch drill bit, and drill the rotor right next to the
hub, drill 6 or 8 holes right next to each other, then hit it with a heavy hammer a
few times. It will come off.

[@KorysRides]

First, that's incredibly rare to need to do that. Second, you absolutely can turn the rotors. Third, there's not a mechanic out there that's going to drill them like that and if you do drill them you have to throw them away. It's completely acceptable to use a torch to loosen them up. Thanks for your essay but I completely disagree with everything you said. If you're such an expert why are you watching videos on how to do it?

[@TheTmeb]

Unless the caliper pins are damaged there is no need to replace them, clean them up with a wire wheel and reuse. No need to replace the boots unless they are torn or damaged, refresh them with some silicone spray. Modern rotors are less likely to be safely turned, they can be specked at the machine shop. NEVER have I drilled a rotor to remove it, heat and a BBMF hammer is the key!

[@josh9c118]

I think you may have given this person a wedgie back when you two were in elementary school
In keeping with the numerical bulletin themed comments for this very well produced mechanical content…
Firstly. Even with the weight saving, smaller mass rotors of today, you can absolutely still turn a rotor. Not sure I would, but it’s not an issue at all. I think all parties can agree that you can’t turn them as many times as was done yesteryear. The reason it’s not done all that much anymore is because of the multitude of rotor options, for practically all vehicles still on the road today. The massive influx of rotor options, particularly from Asia has saturated the industry of cheap options. I’ve purchased on many occasions $25 USD rotors for a variety of different vehicles. That being said if you have very high quality rotors on your car, ones that are in the hundreds of dollar range you’d probably want to get them turned.
Secondly,I’m always interested in other peoples way of skinning the same cat.
Unless I missed something how come you don’t use Angie seize and or brake lubricant in the “traditionally “ common spots?
Cheers