Best step by step with 0 bs. I believe anyone with at least basic tool sense can and should do it by himself/herself since even the mechanics charges left and right just for the pad replacement and dealerships are ready to rob you! Update: I finally threw away the lemon pads I was sold by the Baierl Toyota and installed Bosch quitecast following this video and it literally took me about 30 min for the one to understand what's going on and the other one took me about 10 minutes to install the pads. I felt so stupid that time thinking how I wasted about $150 at the dealership for a 20min job with lemon parts! Hey @The mech a nic, please do the rear drums as well!!! ♥
Bought new brake pads, rotors, all the lubes and cleaners, that caliper compressor tool and a torque wrench. $210. Followed the steps in the video to the letter and everything works perfectly...and it wasn't hard to do at all. I wonder how much it would've cost me had I taken it to a shop... Because of your video, I saved money and I learned how to change brakes on my car. Thanks, brother!
Good to hear. Glad you invested in the tools to do it right. It would have cost about that much to have a shop do it but now you learned something and now have the correct tools to do the job yourself and continue to save money. Thanks for watching
@@themechanic6117 Agreed. But there was one thing I saw you do in your video that I could not, for the life of me, pull off. You know that "Slow Motion" spray thing you did with brake cleaner? The can I bought just wouldn't do that for some reason. I don't know, man.😄
I just changed the rotor and the brake pads for my husband's Toyota Corolla S 2011 and it was very easy. Not bad for a lady that has a husband that can't put a nail on a wall..lol.. Thanks.
As someone who only knew how to change a tire, I was able to successfully switch out my rotors and brake pads thanks to you!! Super easy process, and phenomenal video. Thanks a million!!
What a satisfying feeling. Not to mention the money we save by doing it ourselves. You don’t have to be a gear head to do routine maintenance on your vehicle. If you’re handy and can follow directions you can maintain most of your vehicles wearable parts with nothing more than a basic wrench and socket set. Every able bodied vehicle owner should be able to replace their own brakes, filters, fluids, oil changes etc.
thanks man the video was super helpful I did both sides in under 40 min and the little trick by not loosening only the bottom bolt made things much easier
Exactly when I began doing my own break pads the last time I brought my Corolla for service they tried to get me to have them do it at $300 for the front and $350 for the rear I was like yeah 🖕and walked out 🤣 I did the front break pads in about 40 mins.
Growing up as daddy's little girl, I learned how to repair a car at a very early age, but they were older cars where you had to bleed the brakes, etc, so when my Corollas brakes were starting to scrub, I got nervous about changing them, since I've never worked on a car this new, it's a 2016, anyway, you made it look so easy and really put my mind at ease with it, thanks. It took longer to jack the car up and take the tire off than it did to swap out the pads, YAY! I hope you have a video for the back brakes for when I need to do those!!
Dude, I just subscribed to your channel. Great detailed video! Thanks to you this is pretty much an easy do it yourself type of job that will save me $$$ down the road!
Professional thorough job plus great production quality. Great video, narration etc. Great overall job. A company would do well to hire him for their video presentations.
I'm back The Mechanic. I wanted to hop up on here and give an update regarding my 2013 corolla S and the death wobble. I had a feeling that it was more serious then just a bad wheel bearing and hub issue. So with further investigation turns out that it is a bad rack and pinion. When you have a lot of play in the steering wheel and wandering at high speeds and then the death wobble with those factors in the equation is a #1 indication of a bad rack and pinion.
This video was amazing and you are so informative and helpful with all your tips and information!! 👏👏 Thank you!! One quick question, when you compress the piston isn't a good idea to open up the brake reservoir??
The small part missing on top of each brake pad it is really necessary? My mechanic put the old ones in my new brakes but I guess that is the reason is making a noise because he tried to adjust it but now the noise is back.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I do wish you’d spent more time explaining the position of the clips. That’s the only part I really need help with. Again. Thank you.
In my experience the clips are usually made to go on one way. Even if you manage to install them wrong you'll likely run into problems with the pads fitting
My drivers side wheel is making a clicking sound. It isnt the cv joint i guess its the brakes. I havent been able to take the wheel off yet to see. Ot has 100,000 miles on the original brakes so i figured its time
I just discovered your channel and I am subscribing just as soon as I finish this message. I also made a few videos on UA-cam and found out it was harder than I thought. So I really appreciate channels like yours. 👍🏾
I want to thank you a lot for the video, made changing my one a lot more easier and really boosted my confidence. I seem to getting some noise from the brakes and rotors, does anyone think that it could be the dust guard rubbing on the rotors? I would like to know if I did anything wrong.
In the video i said the bracket only needs to come off if you're changing your brake pads and rotors . I could have worded it different but i wasnt wrong. 👍
@@themechanic6117 to just change the brake pads you don't have to take the bracket off just unbolt that bottom bolt but you have to take the bracket off to change the rotor
I meant it in a way if you need to change pads+ rotors. I even mentioned at the beginning of the video in order to change the pads you just have to lift the caliper up like i showed. Again, it was poor choice of words but i would think its simple for people to understand what i mean..
I do have one question why did you slow mo the video when you sprayed the rotors? 😅 it’s not a bad thing or anything I was just like “what made him do that” 🤣 great video tho
Will the fact that i didnt add any grease at all when replacing the pads cause a griding noise? Im gonna have to rechek mine tomorrow and grease up all those bolts
It's nice to see a video with a job well done and to use the proper torque specifications I've seen guys tightening bolts with hammers and doing a half-assed jobs but this is a pretty good video for sure
I would have painted the calipers but greasing them its ok too. I do however grease the parts before installing the rotors because you might get the dics dirty again and thats double the work
You can remove the cap if you want but its not necessary. Ive done hundreds of brake jobs with out removing the cap and without opening the bleed valve without any problems. In fact people who dont know or have the tools to bleed brake lines actually cause their brakes to stop working because they open the bleed valve when it wasnt necessary in the first place. Ive had plenty of cars get towed in because people open the bleed valve while doing brakes and cause more problems.follow what i did in the video and you'll be fine. The video is simplified so people can easily and successfully get their brakes done.
I never do that. Where ever you apply grease it will attract dirt and debris which can lead to problems. When you buy a car brand new there is no grease on the ears of the brake pads
Just wondering why there was no clips on the brake pad? I made the mistake when I bought a new clip and bushing set and I put 2 sets of clips on the brake pad and when I got to the other side I realized there was only one clip for the top of each pad so I watched your video and I didn’t see any clips on your pads.
Love the video. Question, my brakes came with Moly Lube, should I use that or silicon lube ? No one ever mentions moly lube. only silicone or copper anti sieze or grease.
Thanks I have silicon lube and anti sieze for the hardware and back of brake pads but I just noticed in the box it had the Moly Lube. Is moly just a type of grease? Thanks for all the help. Gotta get to work on this soon! Great, clear, no nonsense video!
The mech a nic trying to remove this rotor but it’s hard as hell never changed them before. Is it really just rusted on and needs to be bolted off with those two screw bolts? There is a huge screw in the hub is that holding it on?
So if I'm just changing the brake pads all I gotta do is basically loosin up the bottom bolt lift the caliper and swap out the old brake pads for new. Right?
I accidentally loosened the bolt for the brake fluid so some of it dripped on the floor. Do I refill the brake fluid reservoir a little to compensate for the loss?
The mech a nic Thank you! I also have another question. I just recieved a set of new pads for my 2014 corolla and they came with new hardware like you showed in the video. They also came with a set of 4 clips in the shape of a C. I dont see them anywhere in the video, do you happen to know what theyre for?
Those clips sometimes go on the ends of the pads. If the pads feel loose as in there's too much play you can you those clips to take up the slack. If your car didn't have you may not need them but give them a try. Maybe the last person in there didn't use the clips?
The brake pin lube and pin boot must be according to specification. The caliper should slide smoothly. Use toyota grease expensive but do not allow the boot to swell.
Great video but undo the master cylinder cap and remove some brake fluid, I watched this video and knew to do this and was trying to cut corners . Ended up with brake fluid spewing all over the inside of engine bay. Should have done what I knew to do. Oh well experience i guess ! Hopefully no damage to master cylinder and rest of engine bay.... DOH !!!!
The only way the brake fluid will overflow is if someone added fluid when it was "low" . Never add fluid, low fluid is just a indication that the brakes are low. Once the brakes get done and the pistons get pushed into the caliper the fluid level will rise back to normal. I see this problem all the time when customers add brake fluid when it's not necessary.
Hi I have a 2013 corolla S when I apply the breaks I do not get a pulsation sensation I get almost like a death wobble coming from the front passenger side of my car. It Aldi makes a growling sound inside the car but you can not hear any noise outside of my vehicle. I just had breaks dome a year ago cost me 425.00. I also had them checked by 2 different mechanics they said my breaks and rotors are fine same with the back breaks. Could it be my wheel hub and bearing?
@@themechanic6117 thank u for replying. Being female and taking it to mechanics they do not like it when females know more then they do. I have been telling them that it is my bearing but they won't listen to me. They claim that it is a bad tire. I just got all brand new tires (4) so I know for a fact it is not my tires. How should i approach these know it all men about checking my bearings and should I replace both front bearings at the same time or just the one? Also my traction control light turns itself off as well everyone once in a while I know that that is also a sign of a wheel bearing going bad or is bad.
If we just replace brake pads, then do we need to remove bracket to clean, and lubricate? I did my 2--5 Hyundai by remove the caliper and simply clean, lub, and replaced the pads without remove the bracket. I guess it is better to clean it too but taking a little more time.
By far the best brake video I have ever seen. Amazing work buddy.
Best step by step with 0 bs. I believe anyone with at least basic tool sense can and should do it by himself/herself since even the mechanics charges left and right just for the pad replacement and dealerships are ready to rob you!
Update: I finally threw away the lemon pads I was sold by the Baierl Toyota and installed Bosch quitecast following this video and it literally took me about 30 min for the one to understand what's going on and the other one took me about 10 minutes to install the pads. I felt so stupid that time thinking how I wasted about $150 at the dealership for a 20min job with lemon parts!
Hey @The mech a nic, please do the rear drums as well!!! ♥
One of best step by step video’s I’ve watched. Only wish they did such a thorough job when in the shop!
Yep, you can't trust them. If you want it done right you gotta do it yourself 👍
Muy bien explicado paso por paso muchas gracias
Bought new brake pads, rotors, all the lubes and cleaners, that caliper compressor tool and a torque wrench. $210. Followed the steps in the video to the letter and everything works perfectly...and it wasn't hard to do at all. I wonder how much it would've cost me had I taken it to a shop...
Because of your video, I saved money and I learned how to change brakes on my car. Thanks, brother!
Good to hear. Glad you invested in the tools to do it right. It would have cost about that much to have a shop do it but now you learned something and now have the correct tools to do the job yourself and continue to save money. Thanks for watching
@@themechanic6117 Agreed. But there was one thing I saw you do in your video that I could not, for the life of me, pull off. You know that "Slow Motion" spray thing you did with brake cleaner? The can I bought just wouldn't do that for some reason. I don't know, man.😄
That takes years of experience😂
i would never thought I could do this until watching this video!!!! i will be doing this job myself and saving a few hundreds dollars!!! thanks!!!!!!!
Quote from mechanics two front rotors and pads $475/ wheel. '14 corolla s. I bought these parts for $175, better get it done myself this weekend.
Thats crazy!! I wish i could charge that much
Thanks one of the best and most comprehensive videos I’ve seen on brakes.joe from Australia
Thank you
I just changed the rotor and the brake pads for my husband's Toyota Corolla S 2011 and it was very easy. Not bad for a lady that has a husband that can't put a nail on a wall..lol.. Thanks.
Lol that's funny. Great job
Looks like you married the wrong guy
😂🤣😂 I would've never thought that a wife would be doing the job of a husband.
unusual in a woman. congratullations, do the service well done. Danger
Alpha female.
As someone who only knew how to change a tire, I was able to successfully switch out my rotors and brake pads thanks to you!! Super easy process, and phenomenal video. Thanks a million!!
Great to hear ! Glad my video helped! 👍💪
What a satisfying feeling. Not to mention the money we save by doing it ourselves. You don’t have to be a gear head to do routine maintenance on your vehicle. If you’re handy and can follow directions you can maintain most of your vehicles wearable parts with nothing more than a basic wrench and socket set. Every able bodied vehicle owner should be able to replace their own brakes, filters, fluids, oil changes etc.
Juan one won 🤣
Thank man you make life less complicated
Thanks for watching
Dude this vid was dope asf. Totally loved it. Very explanatory 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. My first time changing my brakes for my 2015 Toyota corrola
Thank you. Appreciate you watching 👍
Thanks for your video. It helps a lot.
You're welcome
Golden video dude... 🙏
Thanks for watching
thanks man the video was super helpful I did both sides in under 40 min and the little trick by not loosening only the bottom bolt made things much easier
Great ! Glad you got it done. Thanks for watching 👍
@@themechanic6117 Nice Video. Wish you had done one on changing the rear pads.
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Exactly when I began doing my own break pads the last time I brought my Corolla for service they tried to get me to have them do it at $300 for the front and $350 for the rear I was like yeah 🖕and walked out 🤣 I did the front break pads in about 40 mins.
@@KonohazFinest There ridiculous prices and attitudes motivate DIYers,
Growing up as daddy's little girl, I learned how to repair a car at a very early age, but they were older cars where you had to bleed the brakes, etc, so when my Corollas brakes were starting to scrub, I got nervous about changing them, since I've never worked on a car this new, it's a 2016, anyway, you made it look so easy and really put my mind at ease with it, thanks. It took longer to jack the car up and take the tire off than it did to swap out the pads, YAY! I hope you have a video for the back brakes for when I need to do those!!
Thanks for the tutorial !! Very Helpful !!!
Thankyou great video, you make me feel confident in doing my own brakes, it actually looks very easy
It is easy. Just make sure to gollow the steps
Really good this way is way easier, Thanks, man.
Thanks for watching
This video was very helpful , great detail ❤
You're welcome
I saw that "classic reach around". (ha ha) Your videos are a joy to watch!
+wyattoneable LMAO thanks,I tried to make it subtle.
Dude, I just subscribed to your channel. Great detailed video! Thanks to you this is pretty much an easy do it yourself type of job that will save me $$$ down the road!
Thanks, I appreciate you watching.
thanks sir
Great video Sir, great tips !!! Keep up the good works !!! Cheers !!!
thank you very much. very informative ,thanks.
Very thorough, thank you.
You're welcome.thanks for watching
Professional video
Professional thorough job plus great production quality. Great video, narration etc. Great overall job. A company would do well to hire him for their video presentations.
Great camera angles and focus on the subject. Just what you want when you need to upskill.
Great Video!!!! The best i have ever see it!!!!
Thank you. I appreciate the comment . 👍
VERY GREAT JOB PERFECTLY
Thank you
Thats a very good trick for pushing that piston in, otherwise you end up struggling later finding a tool to do it. Never thought about it. Thanks !
I'm back The Mechanic. I wanted to hop up on here and give an update regarding my 2013 corolla S and the death wobble. I had a feeling that it was more serious then just a bad wheel bearing and hub issue. So with further investigation turns out that it is a bad rack and pinion. When you have a lot of play in the steering wheel and wandering at high speeds and then the death wobble with those factors in the equation is a #1 indication of a bad rack and pinion.
Amazing amazing AMAZING video
Thank u
You're welcome.thanks for watching
Excellent video bro👍
Thank you
You forgot to tell them to pump the brakes to push the caliber piston back out...before they drive off
This video was amazing and you are so informative and helpful with all your tips and information!! 👏👏 Thank you!! One quick question, when you compress the piston isn't a good idea to open up the brake reservoir??
You can if you want but its not necessary. Ive never had a problem with not opening the resevoir
Nice torque specification!!!!
Super good video..one of the best brake installs I have seen on here. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you for watching. I appreciate the comment
Thanks!🙂👍
You just got yourself a subscriber! Well done video, short and to the point. Description was very good as well.
Thank you 👍
thanks
You're welcome
Gonna be my first time changing the brake pads today, this video is very helpful 👍🏼
Good luck 👍
The small part missing on top of each brake pad it is really necessary? My mechanic put the old ones in my new brakes but I guess that is the reason is making a noise because he tried to adjust it but now the noise is back.
Put a time stamp so i can see which part of the video you're talking about.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I do wish you’d spent more time explaining the position of the clips. That’s the only part I really need help with. Again. Thank you.
In my experience the clips are usually made to go on one way. Even if you manage to install them wrong you'll likely run into problems with the pads fitting
Nice video step-by-step you just gave me confidence to do it myself
Great! Be safe
My drivers side wheel is making a clicking sound. It isnt the cv joint i guess its the brakes. I havent been able to take the wheel off yet to see. Ot has 100,000 miles on the original brakes so i figured its time
First time to change my rotors, your video just made it happen!
Amazing! Good job and thanks for watching
What is the size of the bolt you used to remove the rotors?
Don't forget chock the wheels
I just discovered your channel and I am subscribing just as soon as I finish this message. I also made a few videos on UA-cam and found out it was harder than I thought. So I really appreciate channels like yours. 👍🏾
Thank you for amazing video, straight to the point without horse shitting around, great job, sir.
Thanks for watching
Good work! I have a 2013 matrix. I believe you need a "cube" special tool and rotate the rear brake piston in?
Yes some rear calipers need a special tool like that to rotate them in
You can use pliers
I have used the ends of that caliper pusher like a flat screwdriver lol 😂 for the rear brakes that rotates
I want to thank you a lot for the video, made changing my one a lot more easier and really boosted my confidence. I seem to getting some noise from the brakes and rotors, does anyone think that it could be the dust guard rubbing on the rotors? I would like to know if I did anything wrong.
Yes, always check to make sure the dust guard isnt touching the rotor. Once in a while it happens to me too.
@@themechanic6117 thanks for the quick response. Love the content.
Thank you
Exceptional video! Great tips on cleaning and greasing that I did not know! Thanks for the much needed help!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching
I hate getting flagged by UA-cam... luckily it hasn't happened in a while!
+Thomas EXOVCDS it's so random...nothing is different in this video than any other.
What kind of drill and attachment did you used ? I’m wanting to get one
THANK YOU SO MUCH, THIS IS ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO, I LIKED SO MUCH. THANKS AGAIN AND GOD BLESS. MIKE
Thank you
I believe you meant you only need to take the bracket off when you're changing your rotors
In the video i said the bracket only needs to come off if you're changing your brake pads and rotors . I could have worded it different but i wasnt wrong. 👍
@@themechanic6117 to just change the brake pads you don't have to take the bracket off just unbolt that bottom bolt but you have to take the bracket off to change the rotor
I meant it in a way if you need to change pads+ rotors. I even mentioned at the beginning of the video in order to change the pads you just have to lift the caliper up like i showed. Again, it was poor choice of words but i would think its simple for people to understand what i mean..
Wow....excellent video. Thankful to you
Thank you, I appreciate the comment 👍
I do have one question why did you slow mo the video when you sprayed the rotors? 😅 it’s not a bad thing or anything I was just like “what made him do that” 🤣 great video tho
Will the fact that i didnt add any grease at all when replacing the pads cause a griding noise? Im gonna have to rechek mine tomorrow and grease up all those bolts
Thanks for sharing. Wondering about those pads, they looked like there was plenty of material on them(?)
The rotor had grooves in it as I showed in the video. Once that happens the pads and rotors are no good and it all needs to get replaced
@@themechanic6117 yeah. Best to be safe. Any idea what causes those grooves?
Rust and things getting trapped between the pad and rotor. Also calipers that aren't working properly can cause uneven wear
Thank you for doing this video!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching 👍
A comprehensive guide! Thanks a l ot.
Thanks for the video , very good info, need to check my wife's 2014 with 130 k miles , You make it look simple !!
Thanks for watching
You didn’t need to pull the brake fluid reservoir cap, or add any fluid or anything like that?
Non of that is necessary. You can remove the cap if you want while pushing in the pistons on the calipers but it's not necessary
It's nice to see a video with a job well done and to use the proper torque specifications I've seen guys tightening bolts with hammers and doing a half-assed jobs but this is a pretty good video for sure
Thank you. I appreciate the comment
I would have painted the calipers but greasing them its ok too.
I do however grease the parts before installing the rotors because you might get the dics dirty again and thats double the work
I saw several things here that I haven't been doing that I now plan to start doing!
💪 I'm glad you leaned something new. It's the small things that add up to a good brake job.
What were some of the new things you noticed sir?
thank you. nice video
Thanks for watching
Thanks I just saved myself $100 in labor cost I did it myself
Good job. Thanks for watching
The best video! Thanks
You're welcome
Sweet vid man. U deserve an Oscar! 🤙🏽👌🏽
Lol thank you !
Where can I get one of those torque wrench’s you used at the end that has a beeping noise when torqued down to its set desire
Google acdelco torque adapter.
You can buy a torque ratchet at any auto parts AutoZone, O’Reillys etc.
Very good video. To the point and no nonsense. Thanks!
Thanks for watching 👍
Great video. One quick question should you remove brake fluid filler cap before compressing the piston back in
Some people say open bleeder screw before pushing piston back in to avoid forcing fluid back through the system
You can remove the cap if you want but its not necessary. Ive done hundreds of brake jobs with out removing the cap and without opening the bleed valve without any problems. In fact people who dont know or have the tools to bleed brake lines actually cause their brakes to stop working because they open the bleed valve when it wasnt necessary in the first place. Ive had plenty of cars get towed in because people open the bleed valve while doing brakes and cause more problems.follow what i did in the video and you'll be fine. The video is simplified so people can easily and successfully get their brakes done.
@@themechanic6117 good to know. I’ll consider this when doing the brake job
@@themechanic6117 any after market brands you recommend for rotors and pads. Thinking of going rock auto but don’t want to go too cheap
From rockauto i always buy raybestos coated rotors (corrosion resistance) and wagner/ac delco/or akebono brake pads
Thank you for valuable information.
I seen some other videos were lubricate brake pad side that attach the bracket. Would you recommend it ?
I never do that. Where ever you apply grease it will attract dirt and debris which can lead to problems. When you buy a car brand new there is no grease on the ears of the brake pads
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What size is the bolt used to jack off the rotor?
Did you ever figure out what size?
@@89clarke From another video and in the comments above, it is an M8
Just wondering why there was no clips on the brake pad? I made the mistake when I bought a new clip and bushing set and I put 2 sets of clips on the brake pad and when I got to the other side I realized there was only one clip for the top of each pad so I watched your video and I didn’t see any clips on your pads.
I can't remember. Not every brake pad set comes with clips, sometimes the clips just don't fit , or I may have forgotten to install them. I can't say
Excelent tutorial, just a question you mentioned grease (green) for the calipier pins, while other people use silicone . Which one is better?
Die electric grease is fine for the pins, you have to be careful what you put in there. Not any grease will work
A couple things missing, but enough to get someone through the job
Great job. Thank you very much!!!
Thank you 👍
Great explanation Sir 😉👍
Love the video. Question, my brakes came with Moly Lube, should I use that or silicon lube ? No one ever mentions moly lube. only silicone or copper anti sieze or grease.
Use the silicon lube on the slide pins . If Moly is all you have then use that
Thanks I have silicon lube and anti sieze for the hardware and back of brake pads but I just noticed in the box it had the Moly Lube. Is moly just a type of grease? Thanks for all the help. Gotta get to work on this soon! Great, clear, no nonsense video!
Yes it's a type of lube, it's better than nothing but I'd stick to the silicon . Good luck on your project 👍
Thanks!
The mech a nic trying to remove this rotor but it’s hard as hell never changed them before. Is it really just rusted on and needs to be bolted off with those two screw bolts? There is a huge screw in the hub is that holding it on?
Great video, exactly what I was looking for!
Glad the video helped you
Excellent video!!! Just wondering should I remove the brake reservoir cap before I compress the piston? Thank you! 😊
awesome video. what kind of software do you use for editiing videos? thanks
Thank you.I was using kinemaster to make this video
So if I'm just changing the brake pads all I gotta do is basically loosin up the bottom bolt lift the caliper and swap out the old brake pads for new. Right?
Id suggest checking the grease in the slide pins and cleaning what you can but pretty much yes , dont forget to push in the piston and its that easy
The mech a nic Omg Thanks for the fast reply. Dude your vid is the best video on UA-cam. Thank you so much ❤️. Going to do this right now.
I accidentally loosened the bolt for the brake fluid so some of it dripped on the floor. Do I refill the brake fluid reservoir a little to compensate for the loss?
If you introduced air into the brake system then your brakes may not work properly.make sure your brakes still work...
How about Sienna hybrid 2021 ?
I love you! I didnt know that trick with the flat head I would just use a c clamp.
Thanks for watching 👍😊
Thanks for the video. Good explanations and easy to follow.
Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for the video, mech! Do you think all this would work on a 2019? Or at least, does it use the same parts you bought?
whats the size of the tiny bolt to get the rotors out?
I can't remember. I just grabbed a few different bolts out of my scrap pile till one fit
I assume its the same for the rear brakes right?
If you have rear disk brakes then yes, for the most part it's the same
The mech a nic Thank you! I also have another question. I just recieved a set of new pads for my 2014 corolla and they came with new hardware like you showed in the video. They also came with a set of 4 clips in the shape of a C. I dont see them anywhere in the video, do you happen to know what theyre for?
Those clips sometimes go on the ends of the pads. If the pads feel loose as in there's too much play you can you those clips to take up the slack. If your car didn't have you may not need them but give them a try. Maybe the last person in there didn't use the clips?
The brake pin lube and pin boot must be according to specification. The caliper should slide smoothly. Use toyota grease expensive but do not allow the boot to swell.
Great video but undo the master cylinder cap and remove some brake fluid, I watched this video and knew to do this and was trying to cut corners . Ended up with brake fluid spewing all over the inside of engine bay. Should have done what I knew to do. Oh well experience i guess ! Hopefully no damage to master cylinder and rest of engine bay.... DOH !!!!
The only way the brake fluid will overflow is if someone added fluid when it was "low" . Never add fluid, low fluid is just a indication that the brakes are low. Once the brakes get done and the pistons get pushed into the caliper the fluid level will rise back to normal. I see this problem all the time when customers add brake fluid when it's not necessary.
@@themechanic6117 Yeah the dealership added fluid when it was "low".
New subscriber nice video nice camera angle everything was well put. Bravo will be checking in for more content 💪🏿
Hi I have a 2013 corolla S when I apply the breaks I do not get a pulsation sensation I get almost like a death wobble coming from the front passenger side of my car. It Aldi makes a growling sound inside the car but you can not hear any noise outside of my vehicle. I just had breaks dome a year ago cost me 425.00. I also had them checked by 2 different mechanics they said my breaks and rotors are fine same with the back breaks. Could it be my wheel hub and bearing?
Yes it sounds like a wheel bearing problem. Jack up that side of the car and check for worn out ball joints /bushings/tie rods
@@themechanic6117 thank u for replying. Being female and taking it to mechanics they do not like it when females know more then they do. I have been telling them that it is my bearing but they won't listen to me. They claim that it is a bad tire. I just got all brand new tires (4) so I know for a fact it is not my tires. How should i approach these know it all men about checking my bearings and should I replace both front bearings at the same time or just the one? Also my traction control light turns itself off as well everyone once in a while I know that that is also a sign of a wheel bearing going bad or is bad.
If your inner rotor was “destroyed” as you said, you might’ve wanted to check your caliper...
If we just replace brake pads, then do we need to remove bracket to clean, and lubricate?
I did my 2--5 Hyundai by remove the caliper and simply clean, lub, and replaced the pads without remove the bracket.
I guess it is better to clean it too but taking a little more time.
Removing the bracket just makes cleaning easier if your only doing the pads