You need a torque wrench. And open the brake fluid reservoir before pushing the piston back. And you can use an old pad to push the piston back evenly.
Hey thanks for commenting, we actually did open the reservoir before pushing the pistons back...just forgot to film that part...that's a great idea with the brake pad thou thx, and we were sure to give everything a good Ugaduga 😉
I'd personally clean all the rust off those hubs as well as spread some anti sieze or fluid film before sliding the new rotor on. Also what thread specs do you need for the rotors so you can pop em off? Other than that and the comment about using an old pad, great video :)
What a good video. Thank you I will be doing same job to same exact car. Thank you. Does it matter if the car was made in Canada or USA for brake pads and rotors?
Yeah it's called a backing plate, it's to help protect from dust and debris as well as water. It also helps direct air to cool the pads and rotors. Most of the time they are very rusty lol, as long as they are still in place it's normally ok though
i cannot get the bolts out of the caliper! got the first one, the other two, i have used PB Blast, WD40, Torch, breaker bar, breaker sockets and all i ended up with is a rounded bolt that does NOT budge! Please help!
You might end up having to cut the head of the bolt off and then once the tension is off and the caliper is off you maybe be able to spin the bolt out with vise grips
But before that, try maybe an extractor set such as this REXBETI Impact Bolt & Nut Remover Set, 13 Pieces Bolt Extractor Tool Set with Solid Storage Case www.amazon.com/dp/B07W91Y3LQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_REQ0B30YHQC8GQVNVZ4S
But all that being said I have had lug nuts on wheels be completely seized, and rounded off, but once I drilled it out enough to break the head off, I was able to spin the left over threads out with my fingers. So that may end up being your best bet
They might be with the tire kit in your car, if they aren't... you'll have to get some bolts that fit, or if the rotors aren't too stuck on, you can use a rubber hammer to get them lose 👍
