How To: Install New Brake Pads and Rotors

Brake pads and rotors wear out at various rates for various reasons. Pay close attention to the way your brakes feel before and after you change your pads and rotors so you can know for sure you've fixed the problem. In this video we will demonstrate how to properly replace your old brake pads and rotors with new brake pads and rotors.

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9. Flathead Screwdriver: orly.cc/3BeJZC6
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0:00 Welcome Back
1:01 Remove Caliper Guide Bolts
1:44 Remove the Caliper
1:57 Remove the Brake Pads
2:05 Remove the Caliper Bolts
2:28 Mark the Rotor
2:54 Clean the Wheel Hub
3:04 Inspect Caliper Bracket
3:20 Install the New Rotor
3:34 Reinstall the Caliper Bracket
3:50 Clean the Caliper Piston
4:01 Bleed the Brakes
4:54 Inspect the Old Pads
5:08 Install New Brake Pads
5:55 Reinstall the Caliper
6:30 Reinstall Caps & Bolts
6:51 Reinstall the Wheel
7:25 Break-In Procedure

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Transcript:
After removing the wheel, on our model, we’ll remove the anti-rattle clip.
Then, locate and remove your caliper guide bolts. Some models may have guide pins.
Check your manufacturer’s specifications for the size of the torx or hex tool you need. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the head of the pin, since it faces the motor. Turning the wheel all the way left or right will allow you to see the pin better.
These bolts or pins may or may not be exposed—they may have plastic or rubber caps that need to be removed.
After removing the guide bolts or pins, check them for pits and rust. If they have either, they need to be replaced. Rust indicates the protective zinc coating is missing, and rust will spread quickly, even if the pin is greased.
Have your caliper hanger in place. Remove the caliper and hang it to keep pressure off the brake line.
Remove the outside pad. If it’s clipped on, you may need a screwdriver. The inside pad will stay on the caliper so you can use it to compress the piston.
Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts and bracket so the rotor can be removed.
In our case, we’re replacing the rotor.
If you’re reusing the rotor, mark both the rotor and the hub so that you can replace it in the exact same orientation
Your rotor may have a set screw that was used to hold it in place during manufacturing. It can be removed and discarded.
It is best to replace the rotors even if they still look good.
A new, OE quality brake rotor will help your vehicle stop faster and more smoothly, will be easier to install, and will help your brake pads last longer.
Use a wire brush to clean rust off the hub and so the rotor will seat properly.
Inspect the caliper bracket for rust. If it’s rusty where the pads or the brake hardware ride, it needs to be replaced.
You should clean the caliper bracket with brake cleaner, but don’t use a steel brush on it.
Wipe the rotor braking surface with brake cleaner, but never use brake cleaner on a painted hat.
Install your new rotor, and wipe it down one last time with brake cleaner.
Brake cleaner will strip paint.

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