Good video. It's easier to push the piston back while the caliper and the pads are on. Stick a screwdriver between the pad and the rotor, and pull it gently until the piston returns fully. Then take apart the caliper.
One more point, if you loosen the brake reservoir cap, REMOVE it, and put it at a location where you have to move it to continue later. People have forgotten they loosened it (still seeing it in place), and have lost it later driving the vehicle.
It is not talked about very often, but be careful with the brake cleaner on the inside area, because you can end up forcing dirt and grit past the wheel bearing seal, causing your wheel bearing to fail prematurely.
First time changing brakes on my wife's 2016 Sorento. These have to be the easiest brakes I've ever changed. Good video!
Good video. It's easier to push the piston back while the caliper and the pads are on. Stick a screwdriver between the pad and the rotor, and pull it gently until the piston returns fully. Then take apart the caliper.
Yeah, I've done it that way too. It's an option for anyone who reads this.
One more point, if you loosen the brake reservoir cap, REMOVE it, and put it at a location where you have to move it to continue later. People have forgotten they loosened it (still seeing it in place), and have lost it later driving the vehicle.
Absolutely. I agree, I should have said to remove the lid, cover the reservoir and put the lid in a place that won't make you forget it.
Very good guide.
It is not talked about very often, but be careful with the brake cleaner on the inside area, because you can end up forcing dirt and grit past the wheel bearing seal, causing your wheel bearing to fail prematurely.
Good point. Thank you
@ballinthejack1841 and thanks for the video. It will be very helpful
Super helpful. Thanks
this good stuff nice and simple
What brand brake pads did you use?
Sorry for the late reply. I'm not getting notifications for some reason. I bought Duralast Gold Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set DG1815 from Autozone