This video was a huge help. Saved me $400 of labor since my dad already had the tools. Of course being in the northeast I had to spend 20 minutes each pounding the rotors off because the factory original rotors were rust welded to the hubs. Which my Dad then came out on my 4th and final rotor with a shit eating grin and his air hammer. The only note I'd add for clarity with people new to car repair is that after the brakes are replaced your car will warn you about the brake pressure or something similar because of the pistons being fully compressed. Just pump the brakes with a full press of the brake pedal a few times. This will extend the pistons, reset the system, and give the new pads the right distance from the new rotors. Once the warning light goes off turn the car off wait a few seconds and turn it back on again to confirm everything is as it should be. Then go for a test drive.
Always appreciate a good how to video thanks. If I’m not mistaken this vehicle does indeed have a rear brake service mode that allows for direct compression of the piston without special tools. There are videos explaining how to do that if anyone is interested.
Point of clarification on this video; I reached a point where the piston would NOT SCREW IN enough in order to order to insert the new pads and rotor diameter. It stopped turning. The compressor tool also has a feature that instead of turning the piston, which it would not, you can simply compress the piston with this tool (not turn). You MUST have it in Parking Service Mode however. Very frustrating not realizing this!! I have a 2016 ford fusion hybrid. Just letting others know, as it hit a point of not TURNING further and the tool can be used to simply compress the caliber priston, which it will do. Problem solved.
Great video. I'm here because about a month ago, I took my '17 Fusion hybrid to the dealership for a checkup (138k miles). They replaced my rear brake pads and rotors. Ever since then, my MPG has been steadily declining. I was wondering if there was a cable or something that's associated with the regeneration system that wasn't properly replaced, but everything looks pretty typical in your video. Any idea why this could be happening? Also, about a week ago, I was driving, and for about 30 seconds, the advanced traction disabled indicator and hill asist disabled indicator came on my dashboard. They quickly went away after about 30 seconds and have not since returned, but it's just been weird that these things have occurred since having the Ford dealership replace my rear brakes and rotors on my hybrid. Thanks again for the comprehensive video.
I did the rear brakes without putting it on service mode now the brake light and the power brake light is flashing, can anyone help me get rid of it!!!
Hi Sir. I have a Ford Fusion 2019 Hybrid Titanium Model. If you can let me know which Material and Brand's Rotor and Pads i supposed to Buy for front and rear Breaks. Please Thanks
Nope. The rotors, pads and calipers have nothing to do with charging. That happens in the transmission. The rear brakes aren’t connected to the drive train
@@JohnnyKarate44 dealership sucks in my experience. The fusion in this video is my boyfriends and has the titanium trim level. It’s like a MKZ. Is your saying your MKZ is a hybrid like the fusion in this video the video will apply to your hybrid MKZ.
In my experience I’ve never put it into service mode and have never had any issues but my videos are for entertainment purposes not instructional but I know there are a few videos on CZcams that show how to put it into service mode
@@Rotttman I’m it going to go back and forth with you on this. It doesn’t require to be put in service mode. I didn’t put it in service mode. Nothing happened.
@@Rotttman you do need to torque head bolts. But just because the book says there’s a way to do it and you find a easier faster way that works why do what the book says. I don’t work in a backyard. I work in a garage. If you knew how to do it why are you here. If you know how to do it better why not make your own repair videos rather that gambling videos
This video was a huge help. Saved me $400 of labor since my dad already had the tools. Of course being in the northeast I had to spend 20 minutes each pounding the rotors off because the factory original rotors were rust welded to the hubs. Which my Dad then came out on my 4th and final rotor with a shit eating grin and his air hammer.
The only note I'd add for clarity with people new to car repair is that after the brakes are replaced your car will warn you about the brake pressure or something similar because of the pistons being fully compressed. Just pump the brakes with a full press of the brake pedal a few times. This will extend the pistons, reset the system, and give the new pads the right distance from the new rotors. Once the warning light goes off turn the car off wait a few seconds and turn it back on again to confirm everything is as it should be. Then go for a test drive.
oh wow, what kinda grin your dad have?
Always appreciate a good how to video thanks. If I’m not mistaken this vehicle does indeed have a rear brake service mode that allows for direct compression of the piston without special tools. There are videos explaining how to do that if anyone is interested.
Thanks for this video. Going to try it myself now. What type of sander or brush did you use to clean the surface off before installing the new rotor?
Point of clarification on this video; I reached a point where the piston would NOT SCREW IN enough in order to order to insert the new pads and rotor diameter. It stopped turning. The compressor tool also has a feature that instead of turning the piston, which it would not, you can simply compress the piston with this tool (not turn). You MUST have it in Parking Service Mode however. Very frustrating not realizing this!! I have a 2016 ford fusion hybrid. Just letting others know, as it hit a point of not TURNING further and the tool can be used to simply compress the caliber priston, which it will do. Problem solved.
That's why you out it in service mode so they can be pushed in. Also, not putting it service mode can risk your entire system locking up.
Great video. I'm here because about a month ago, I took my '17 Fusion hybrid to the dealership for a checkup (138k miles). They replaced my rear brake pads and rotors. Ever since then, my MPG has been steadily declining. I was wondering if there was a cable or something that's associated with the regeneration system that wasn't properly replaced, but everything looks pretty typical in your video. Any idea why this could be happening? Also, about a week ago, I was driving, and for about 30 seconds, the advanced traction disabled indicator and hill asist disabled indicator came on my dashboard. They quickly went away after about 30 seconds and have not since returned, but it's just been weird that these things have occurred since having the Ford dealership replace my rear brakes and rotors on my hybrid. Thanks again for the comprehensive video.
You don't need a special tool all you have to do is put the car into service mode and you can push the Piston right in.
So there are videos on CZcams showing how to put the rear brakes into service mode. I didn’t
I did the rear brakes without putting it on service mode now the brake light and the power brake light is flashing, can anyone help me get rid of it!!!
Hi Sir.
I have a Ford Fusion 2019 Hybrid Titanium Model. If you can let me know which Material and Brand's Rotor and Pads i supposed to Buy for front and rear Breaks.
Please
Thanks
Oem motorcraft
DO NOT do the rear brakes on this vehicle without putting it into brake service mode.
Since the brakes also are used for charging the car, are there any special considerations that you have to make when changing the brakes?
Nope. The rotors, pads and calipers have nothing to do with charging. That happens in the transmission. The rear brakes aren’t connected to the drive train
@@JohnnyKarate44 dealership sucks in my experience. The fusion in this video is my boyfriends and has the titanium trim level. It’s like a MKZ. Is your saying your MKZ is a hybrid like the fusion in this video the video will apply to your hybrid MKZ.
What about the electric brake? How we put on service mode? Thanks
In my experience I’ve never put it into service mode and have never had any issues but my videos are for entertainment purposes not instructional but I know there are a few videos on CZcams that show how to put it into service mode
You don't put the callipers in service mode before pushing the piston in?
This car doesn’t require that
@@jth1987leb it most certainly does.
@@Rotttman I’m it going to go back and forth with you on this. It doesn’t require to be put in service mode. I didn’t put it in service mode. Nothing happened.
@@jth1987leb right. You don't need to torque cylinder head bolts either. You backyard hacks make me 😂
@@Rotttman you do need to torque head bolts. But just because the book says there’s a way to do it and you find a easier faster way that works why do what the book says. I don’t work in a backyard. I work in a garage. If you knew how to do it why are you here. If you know how to do it better why not make your own repair videos rather that gambling videos
Wheee are torques specs and how did you retract caliper
Torque specs are fast google search. There is a service mode that other CZcams channels show
Nice, I'm sure you cleaned the rotors already. But everything else checked out.
These are coated rotors. They don’t need to be cleaned
no way im replacing those rotors, unless they are warped
This guy is a fool.