Awesome video. I have to switch out my brake pads today.......Relief is an understatement....hardest part is I live in an apt complex so I will have to do this on Saturday when the office is closed...
I would recommend spraying the rotor with brake cleaner and wiping it down before installing. They often have a coating on them from manufacturing that can glaze from the heat of the brake pads.
What did you use to get the fist set of bolts off? I was surprised when I found out I needed a T55 bit to get the caliper off. Not the same as the rear brakes!!
Bro is there a hex bolt in the rotor that has to come off? I literally had everything off, wacked the rotor with a hammer several times and sprayed wd40 to try to release it? Any idea im stumped on getting this fucker off.. there's a lil hex bolt kinda close to the middle of the rotor "not where it slides on where u screw the lugs on".. I've never had this problem before normally a few wacks from the hammer an it slides right off.
I know this video is old but would you happen to still have the link for the rotors? I’m running into the same issue where I keep getting smaller rotors, I need the 13 inch
99-02 small rotors in front since they had discs in the rear. 16inch rims 03-06 larger rotors in front since they changed and put drums in the back. 17inch rims
What this guy doesn’t mention is that if u don’t open the cap to your brake fluid reservoir you’re gonna blow the seal on the master cylinder when collapsing the pistons to the caliper
@Dustin T I've tried it both ways. From what it looks like, these are stock rotors. So 2006. They are not breaking loose so easy, plus I don't have the extra things ie longer socket wrench, breaker bar, things to give me better leverage
Ah shoot! Might be worth trying to soak it in PB Blaster or WD-40 for a couple of hours. If you’ve got any sort of round metal tubing could put it over your wrench/ratchet for some leverage. I’ve done that in a pinch and had luck.
@Dustin T was looking for a breaker bar. Unfortunately, I don't have one. I've already put everything together. I'll tackle it again tomorrow. The drivers side is past the squeaker mark and digging into the rotor. Thank you for your help.
Thank you for all your help and tips. I finally broke down and bought a breaker bar and turned the wheel in to give me better access to the bolts. I also now know that the passenger side is righty loosey and the driver's side is opposite. That breaker bar really made the difference. Thank you once again for all your time on helping me with this project.
No grease or nothing, hunh? You can tell how stupid people are in the comments. Great video man. Your the best. I feel like I stayed in motel 8 last night. This is a video of how not to do your brakes.
Are them flip-flops you better protect your toesie wosies or you’re gonna have a bad day! Smfh dude I know it’s not taught in schools or colleges but please go get you a pair of boots!!!
