How to Change Front Brake Discs & Pads

Brake pads consist of a backing plate and friction material. It is the friction material that comes into contact with the brake disc. Overtime the friction material wears down and your brakes become less effective at stopping your vehicle. The manufacturer of your vehicle will specify a minimum thickness of the friction material before the brake pads need to be replaced.When checking your brake pads, you should look at the inner and outer brake pads as they can wear at different rates. If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels looking at the thickness of the outer pad is not enough.Brake discs are made of cast iron. Like brake pads they can wear over time. Depending on your driving style, brake discs have a longer service life than the pads and do not require replacement every time pads are replaced. When you are inspecting brake discs you should check both sides.

[mickeyh]

fantastic video, especially someone like me who knows very little about cars, this was a good step by step explanation and done in a logical manner for a novice where the presenter does not assume you understand how the job should be done. very helpful.

[yusuihang]

Really nice video.  Excellent contents and presentation.  Appreciate the professional, two camera filming.  I must have watched at least 30 videos on youtube on brake replacement (about to do my very first brake replacement), and this video is one of the best.

The only two details that I would add:  1) put anti-seize on hub before installing new rotor (could the brake grease be used instead?); 2) clean and then lube the caliper pins with the synthetic brake grease.

[ciaomarco]

Faced with the daunting task of replacing my front break discs today, this was invaluable, thank you. Video was clear, well-lit, and fully detailed. The in-video link to parts department was useful too!

[roboCLWN]

This video came up as an advert and I really enjoyed it, very well put together.

[mattbartholomew]

Excellent "How to" very clear and easy to follow only step I did differently was I greased the Hub after cleaning it of old rust so next time (If there is to be one, car has 200K miles) it should not have rusted up and no need for the hammer.

[premierfuncasino]

Really excellent, patient, methodical, easy to follow guide. Many thanks

[philnewman]

An excellent video clearly demonstrated by someone who is of a very good skill level. Very helpful and useful video, many thanks!

[darthporkius]

Thanks for the video. I've always liked cars and driving. I've always wanted to get into the mechanical side of things. I'm gonna let a pro change my brake pads this time but next time I'll do it my self.

[eclectarama]

Great, clear, practical video. Did I miss mention of torque settings - particularly for the carrier and the caliper bolts?

[SylvLivingstone]

glad he reminded us to pump the brakes (as the other video I watched didn't )...  All in all, well done (though kinda confused about the WD40 side of things?? are we meant to spray it on the rubber or not (was just reading other comments on here...

[janetjones]

Studying at the moment Motor Technology. I am also doing my work experience. This video is just how I was taught in the work experience. Although we did not put grease. Great job 👏 👍 😜

[desividesi]

The very best "How To" tutorial to date. Keep it up guys, you are real good, , and thank you.

[Front_golf]

At last a clear 'how to' video!!! I'm defo doing this shit next week!!!

[mfeastham]

What about checking fluid level before compressing caliper to save stripping your paintwork with overflow?

[tygertygerburn]

Excellent video the makers should be proud of their work.

[maz]

My present shed (kia picanto) took me 5 days of swearing changing the rear pads and disk, didnt know about rewind calipers, worst bit was when i put brake fluid into the coolant bottle, and eventually lost all the pressure in the system.
ps  The rear off-side disk protection arch had rotted away and bits fell into the pads wrecking disk and pads. Also, no mention of the thin metal liners I got to fit over the cradle before inserting the pads and the hours spent grinding bits of of the pads to make the (cheapest) pads fit smoothly.
First thing you need is a long metal pole about a metre long to crack yer wheel nuts open after the tyre fitter put 160 1bs on it.

[jamesmcrory]

Remember to put some anti seize on the hub before you put the disc on, that will prevent it from sticking to the hub and make it a lot easier to get off next time.
But don’t get any anti seize on where the friction will take place.

[fredborne]

great mate 10/10 no razzmatazz no crappy jokes just plain simple down to earth how to do

thank you kindly your a gent

[steveward]

Brilliantly done step by step guide for diy. Well done to you guy's !

[sakadabara]

1) He didn't greased the sliding pins - one of the major causes for uneven wear of the break pads
2) repeatedly places brake discs and busy side of the pads on dirty floor
3) the rubber seals of the pistons were worn out