How to Replace Front Brakes, Pads and Rotors

How to Install Brake Rotors and Pads. Learn how to replace your brake pads and rotors on your car. Most cars will be similar to this Ford Ranger and after watching this you will be able to change your own brakes and save hundreds of dollars .

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

[gogators]

just a tip for all you first timers trying this at home. It might not be as easy as he makes it look in the video for you to do on your own. He does an excellent job but keep in mind he is condensing a 2-3 hr procedure into a 20 min video. be sure you have all the proper tools.. most japanese cars use metric fasteners.. YOU WILL NEED METRIC TOOLS! finding the closest US tool isnt gonna cut it, especially for those super tight bracket bolts that you need to hit with a hammer. make sure you have good lighting and have someone do it with you if it is your first time. also keep in mind that you could encounter something that you may not be equipped to fix such as a seized caliper and then you will be stuck. just things to consider before you dig yourself into a pile of manure and with that best of luck

[ImJustDucky]

My 5-year-old and I just watched this together and now he can't wait to help me change the brakes and rotors. He kept pointing to each part and repeating what it was called. Your videos are awesome!!!

[aaronyanover]

Thanks a million for this video. Dealership wanted close to $2000 to replace front/rear pads and rotors. Picked up the parts for just under $500 and had all 4 done in just over 2 hours.

[the.internet]

You know, I used to be anxious about messing about with car mechanics despite loving cars. This week I did my first service (oil, filters, plugs) on a family members car thanks to videos on YouTube. I thought that's about where I'd stop, but I watch this videos and think to myself... Hey, I've got most of the tools now. I'll just keep my old second car and use it to teach myself more.

Thanks Chris for these easy to understand videos, they really put a lot of confidence in us newbies to attempt work. I'd never risk safety and have a couple of good garages should I ever mess up and need a hand. After doing the servicing last week I'm convinced I'll never need to pay anybody to do oil/filters/plugs on any car I own again.

We've got all the knowledge we need to learn how to do things right here, for free! Gotta love it.

[MadClowdz]

I'm so grateful for people like you, Chris. You help poor folks such as myself learn how to do our own repairs, instead of paying so much for garage labor. Your videos are professional, clear, and straightforward. Thanks, man!

[fortyeighter]

I have been a dyi guy all my life and this is the best video I have ever seen of a brake job.

[kevinb.]

Just a suggestion for all of you starters. If you have a junkyard in your area that allows you to pull your own parts (you pull and save) go out there for a couple of hours and “change” the rotors and pads there. Pull them off, put them on. Gather confidence.

[arbotoad]

Just a guy who is tight on money and looking for ways to do my own car maintenance without chunking out extra money to someone I don't even know will do it right.

Thanks for all you do! I'm changing mine this coming weekend and even though I had to buy all the tools as well, it still came out under 200 unlike a shop would charge me.

[ivivgmd]

I’m a woman and I’m learning how to fix my own suv. I’m sick of overpaying for car service. $62 for engine air filter at auto service place. I’m changing it myself with $15 I bought at auto part store. Thanks for the how to’s.

[mathewshoyt]

8 years later your videos have evolved as a YouTube Shop Teacher. keep up the great work

[glowingmist]

Years ago I keep hearing "ChrisFix" but have no idea who you were, never tried to fix or replace anything myself and here I am years later, remembering to look you up for guides because I now have an interest in cars. Your videos are very clear cut, straight to the point. I appreciate you.

[alejandroguenard]

Just wanted to thank u for the changing of brakes video I was scared to do it but man I followed ur video and did it with no problems. Thank u for sharing ur knowledge and for making things easy with ur videos

[ipukeatparties]

awesome video. dodge wanted to charge me $659  for front rotors and pads. I did it for $150

[rapwedinger]

Chris, This is a really detailed and informative video. Thanks for your efforts. I can't wait to start saving money by doing my own car maintenance. You've made it look easy.

[wwihlnx]

YOUR DIY VIDEOS ARE THE BEST, you take your time, talk plainly, explain things and show repairs in a easy manner, no crappy music etc. in the back ground !! WELL DONE TWO THUMBS WAY UP !!!

[GordonJohannes]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Your instruction made it easy. Tried to replace rotors and pads myself (first timer) by just looking at the puzzle pieces. BIG MISTAKE!! Watched your video twice, then got my hands dirty..., again. Had the first wheel back together in 15 minutes. Three more wheels to go...

Your video inserts were a terrific idea. They help immensely. Thanks again :-)

[chrisfix]

Shirke M You do not need an alignment after doing any brake work. The only time you may need an alignment is when you work on the suspension such as replacing control arms or ball joints. 

[tonybagladi]

Nice video. Looks easy to do. Very clear, good audio and good quality video. I had a quote for $620 to replace front and rear pads and rotors. This will save me hundreds of dollars even after getting the tools that I don't yet have. Thanks!

[itsyanielxo]

Very helpful dude. I'm buying a new car soon and it'd be my first car and I wanna learn how to do simple maintenance like these.

[brianwill]

Chris, a couple other tips: don’t forget to grease the end tabs on the brake pads with high-temp brake grease; spray the rotors off one last time with brakleen to get remaining grease smudges off; and don’t don’t forget to ‘seat’ or ‘bed’ your new brakes for max life and even wear.