Auto Repair & Maintenance : How to Change Disc Brake Pads
How To Change Brake Pads August 31st, 2009
The disc brake pads on a car can be changed with the help of a ratchet and socket that will fit onto the bolts holding the calipers in place. Remember to push the pistons back when changing Brake Pads with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.
Expert: Tom Brintzenhofe
Bio: Thomas Brintzenhofe has been a certified mechanic for the past 14 years, and a certified master mechanic for the past eight years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
Duration : 0:2:4
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
Cool, looks easy …
Cool, looks easy enough. My blazer started making a high pitch sqealing noise and is getting worse. The sound is coming from the back wheel so i figure its time to change the shoes. Thanks for the demo!
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
Do all calipers …
Do all calipers lift up like that by unscrewing one bolt?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
great vid.. one of …
great vid.. one of the best break pad vids i’ve seen. That tool makes life easier for sure!
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
i have mazda mpv …
i have mazda mpv also, n this will be my first time change break pads n i wondering i need to resurface the disk brake??? before i put new brake pads in??? do i really need it?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
thanks alot! this …
thanks alot! this was one of the best done videos i have seen from expert village.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
you probably have …
you probably have drum brakes…man…drum brakes are soooo complicated! so many parts…
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
thanks you bro, …
thanks you bro, your the best, and whats that tool called that you push your break cylinder in with? anyone?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
Great video! Made …
Great video! Made it look simple and not confusing by taking the whole brake off and dangling on the brake cable!
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
it depends, if they …
it depends, if they are disk like the fronts are, then yes. if they look different then they’re drums. drum brakes are different, they have a lot of springs inside. i’ve never messed with them though
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
thanks a lot!, very …
thanks a lot!, very simple
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
is that the same …
is that the same for the back wheels too? I have a 96 ford windstar.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
thanks. looks very …
thanks. looks very simple.