DIY brake caliper restoration

DIY brake caliper restoration | AUTODOC tips

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DIY brake caliper restoration | AUTODOC tips
Repairing a brake caliper isn’t expensive and, with the right tools and basic car repair skills, you can do it yourself 👨‍🔧
We decided not just to restore the caliper, but also to paint it an unusual colour.
Can you guess which colour? Write your guesses in the comments below the video 💬
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🔸 WD-40 Penetrating oil - www.autodoc.co.uk/wd-40/13563...
🔸 Brake / Clutch Cleaner - www.autodoc.co.uk/car-care/br...
🔸 Sandpaper of various grit sizes - www.autodoc.co.uk/tools/grind...
0:00 - DIY brake caliper restoration
0:21 - Disassembling the caliper and its components and inspecting them for defects
1:56 - Cleaning the caliper body and the bracket
3:12 - Cleaning the mounting seats for the seals, guide pins, and pistons
4:21 - Preparing the caliper for painting
5:29 - Priming and painting
6:16 - Removing the masking tape and paper from the areas covered previously
6:58 - Reassembling the caliper
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@rice4u Ай бұрын

people are starting to realize less talking is better. this man explained the process without a single word.

@chamirf 2 жыл бұрын

Obviously, this caliper is a paid actor.

@cybercomets7260 Жыл бұрын

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@UltimatumDemon Жыл бұрын

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@franktherabbit42 2 жыл бұрын

Use foam earplugs for the holes and threaded sections. They're cheap and fit most sizes.

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the valuable clarification, for our viewers it will be very useful information. AUTODOC

@sarfrazali568 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice restoration. Autodoc must also produce restoration videos rather than only installations. 👍

@autodocuk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation, we'll take that into account. AUTODOC

@Zi9makin9 5 ай бұрын

the fact that these vids are also recorded in stereo, doubling as ASMR, is just incredible!!

@autodocuk 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to hear that you liked our video.

@drefhill 7 ай бұрын

You should remoove the phosforic acid dust before painting. And you should mention it because without my comment most people dont know what liquid you've put on.

@autodocuk 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clarification! We are sure that your comment will be useful to many of our viewers.

@jlindborg1105 2 ай бұрын

What do you use to remove the phosphoric acid?

@iacubovschimihai4338 Ай бұрын

Is that what it is at 3:42?

@butrint904 2 жыл бұрын

One small problem, you shouldn’t paint the part of the carrier where the brake pad ears slide on. It should be a metal to metal interface rather than metal to paint, for obvious reasons. Just greasing that part will stop it rusting anyway.

@_vindicator_ Жыл бұрын

Makes absolutely no difference, thats what the shoes and copper grease are for. Been running 2 different sets of home painted calipers for over 3 years and never once had an issue with the paint getting on the pad.

@inq752 Жыл бұрын

@@_vindicator_ There can be the issue of thick layers of paint making the spaces tighter than required.

@vro1899 Жыл бұрын

@@inq752 yeah, but thats way less of a concern than the fact 50% the hardware you get now is oversized because the aftermarket didn't get the spec right. China and friends: teaching a whole new generation how to "make it fit".

@alberta3157 Жыл бұрын

@smack1289 It might cause an issues once the paint will start flaking off, the raod is not a clean enviorment debree can get stuck on the paint or the paint can be contaminated with something causeing it swelling . its probably very unlikly all of that will happen but i wont take my chances

@dogzer Жыл бұрын

it looks cooler with the paint

@andyroid5028 5 ай бұрын

*_Wow. That was a dang work of art! Nice job._*

@SvetGolovkin1462 Жыл бұрын

love these asmr restoration videos even i had a car accident last October 24th my w204 benz was wrecked and driving my ek hatch with destroyed suspension front and back. hope you made videos of 1996-2000 civic hatchback suspension restoration videos as well

@stormrider01 Ай бұрын

This is almost like ASMR :)

@ronald5728 Ай бұрын

Excellent job. Lots of patience. I'm sure that was very satisfying for you ..

@inq752 Жыл бұрын

nice overview, i wouldve added a few more things: 1) main specs that should be checked before even attempting to restore the caliper. ive had the joy of completely restoring a caliper and then finding out that some parameters were out of spec and having to ditch it all. 2) cylinder honing - when the cylinders/pistons have corrosion, then honing usually gets it better 3) bleeder screw purgatory - how to get seized bleeder screws out and how to restore the holes without messing it all up. In screws that have not been serviced for a long time, the screw threads can be completely corroded to dust. This dust can re enter the fluid system and contaminate it. When drilling and rethreading its important not to damage the conical shaped bottom of the screw hole as its a fine-sealing with the screw and restoring that is a struggle on its own.

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

We are sure that your comment will be useful for many of our viewers.

@jamesrichardson771 5 ай бұрын

Very Nice !!! I love that' Orange !!! I've never done em' in that Color. They look fantastic 💥 🛠

@thomasales144 2 жыл бұрын

Much prefer this style of video, say compared to your V70 strut replacement video. Please consider doing repair videos in this format as well.

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

We will take it into account definitely. Stay tuned with us. AUTODOC

@Bull1the1Great 6 ай бұрын

Masters at work

@granite676 7 ай бұрын

I found that very satisfying and therapeutic to watch 👍😉

@yellowmanusa Ай бұрын

Very well done! Bravo!

@steve6429 Ай бұрын

Great video! I would suggest more description of what step you are doing or some minimal narration to make it easier to follow/understand.

@philipcheung2669 Жыл бұрын

Great video - just one thing to add.... I have never seen an ATE caliper (which is one in this video) have the dust boot fit on this easy - It's always a massive struggle to get the boot to sit onto the caliper!

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

We are sure that your comment will be useful for many of our viewers.

@Serp_3000 8 ай бұрын

Хорошая реставрация 💪

@GCS88 4 ай бұрын

didnt expect orange calipers to look good

@Amanshetye Жыл бұрын

He must loved that callipers so much

@barturban2154 Жыл бұрын

Zajebiste te filmy! Tak trzymać!

@MyNickIsTooBig 2 жыл бұрын

The paint should be temperature resistant. A better way to use powder paints and an oven. But anyway it's better than keeping it as it is.

@GonzalezEzekiel 2 жыл бұрын

They look good

@iknowgood2403 3 ай бұрын

Nice job

@peterpodlesek2794 8 ай бұрын

Zelo lepa izvedba prenove .

@gaspuu 2 жыл бұрын

Finally this video - caliper restoration is one of the most common thing for DYI and worth some interesting amount of money. I've restored many of them but there is always one issue - how long a particular procedure combined with some products LASTS in real life. Some "restored" calipers are rusting again after couple of weeks and it looks good only on KZfaq when it's just finished :) I might try AutoDoc's way of doing it. Fingers crossed.

@thefreedomguyuk Жыл бұрын

Most DIY guys cannot restore calipers. They are mainly replaced.

@winedrinker69 Жыл бұрын

There's nothing like a bit of Do Yourself It ;)

@shujabeg7625 6 ай бұрын

What was the stuff that he painted them with and left them in the trays?

@deathofnight101 Жыл бұрын

shouldn't you have used a break hone to keep that spin pattern and decrease risk of leaks?

@aussierestorationsmods2715 Жыл бұрын

Also!!! Use disposable ear buds for any holes, instead of paper towel. 🤙 excellent work

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

We're sure your comment will be helpful to many of our viewers.

@user-sv8ch6qh4o 4 ай бұрын

was that an aluminium screwdriver or rubber cause if not those pistons are going to leak brake fluid

@aussierestorationsmods2715 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff my guy! You’re making me look bad 😂 🍻

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive comment! Stay with us!

@Epic_R3K47 7 ай бұрын

Satisfying

@sorinivascu1668 2 жыл бұрын

The calipers are from a ford focus?

@_vindicator_ Жыл бұрын

Good vid, my take is that I've done 4 calipers with the MOTIP red and the primer isn't neccessary. Do 3 coats on a well cleaned caliper and it will look exactly like this and won't peel.

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience, it will be very useful information for us and our viewers.

@Theferg1 9 ай бұрын

Great video and info!! What is the stuff you used to brush on the caliber? Thank you!!👍💯

@autodocuk 9 ай бұрын

It's a rust converter.

@alexsandro9044 2 жыл бұрын

muito top👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@xvladx3114 Жыл бұрын

I’m painting my calipers the same exact way and while the painting process I see this video 😂

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story with us!

@madboysx 2 жыл бұрын

Harika oldu

@thefreedomguyuk Жыл бұрын

No. They NEVER come apart this easy !! They need restoration because everything has rusted helplessly together !

@UltimatumDemon Жыл бұрын

They probably took all the parts out once and put them back in so it's easier the second time when they're recording. For entertainment purposes

@50ReY 2 жыл бұрын

good :)

@Ceen328 5 ай бұрын

So, this is the ASMR everybody is talking about? 🙃

@evgeni131 Жыл бұрын

Hi the video is perfect. I have to make the seme job with subaru svx calipers. Could you please tell what is the paint name on 3.50? Thank you

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for your comment. In this case, we used a rust converter. You can get acquainted with the goods for the car here www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=Rust+Converter

@user-qs2hh1mv7y 2 ай бұрын

Посадочние места колодок красить не стояло, при корозии колодки зажимает через краску

@COGMATUBE 2 жыл бұрын

3:22 This scene took me to heaven.🤩

@piotrek6233 Жыл бұрын

Dorito Engine sound :D

@Shoesarenothammers Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the grease on the piston mix with the brake fluid and contaminates it?

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

This is a special lubricant that does not affect the condition of the brake fluid.

@jeffjohnson3191 3 ай бұрын

Great to see all the KZfaq certified mechanics in the comments 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@CraigMansfield 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it. I'd like it if you wrote on the screen what you were using at the time, so novices like me could learn from it. I'd like to do a project like this. I'd be interested in powder coating them as well. I thought you needed something to compress the..... What is it called...... The cylinder that touches the brake pad.... I'd need to know how to bleed brakes as well. Like I said: novice.

@arongazsi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you need a tool to compress the cylinder like when you just change the brake pads. So when you do that, you don't have to plug out the brake line, so the cylinder is under pressure.

@bilaltariq7819 Жыл бұрын

You need it for rear ones that have integrated parking brake cartridges in

@CraigMansfield Жыл бұрын

@@arongazsi I've got a lot to learn 😊

@wD-io9nd 2 ай бұрын

Those video would perfect if only the product used to clean or grease would be written on screen as you use them, would make for a much easier tutorial to follow

@autodocuk 2 ай бұрын

Эти видео были бы идеальными, если бы на экране было написано только название продукта, используемого для чистки или смазки, когда вы их используете, и это значительно облегчило бы обучение.

@ByJason4 Ай бұрын

what is the name of the manual sander? 3:16

@petrholusa5855 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful work. I like it even without stupid elevator music and just listen the spray shhh shhh shhh..... click click....

@LoveUAlways-di7dh 4 ай бұрын

What was the stuff he brushed on after spraying it with brake/clutch cleaner?

@TheMarsMarine 2 ай бұрын

Isopropyl alcohol

@petrholusa5855 4 ай бұрын

What is this paint here 3:45 please?

@Icedreamer01 29 күн бұрын

If you have original caliper with electronic hand brake then its the only right way. Dealers and some analog mechanic stations can only change the spare parts but cant repair nothing.

@autodocuk 25 күн бұрын

We are sure that your comment will be useful to many of our viewers.

@coolfox999 Жыл бұрын

What primer used in video? On the link given to car paints hundreds of primers and very poorly or not at all described application for products offered.

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

We used a heat-resistant primer.

@dokterkarel Жыл бұрын

at least their restoration videos are better than their customer service

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for the feedback, we are happy that you appreciate our work.

@Encryptus1 Жыл бұрын

Dip the seals in new brake oil before inserting them.

@abdii1k837 Жыл бұрын

Where can you get the wire brush you used to clean the calliper body and the bracket

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

You can get acquainted with the goods and select the necessary ones at the link www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=Wire+Brush&page=2

@eoll6322 Жыл бұрын

These look like GTI Golf calipers. Nice job.

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for your feedback! We are glad that you like our work. Stay tuned for updates.

@ramonalvarez8559 Жыл бұрын

The color is more like a McLaren Orange.

@CarloLeonKolega 2 жыл бұрын

what is that grease that you use for the ruber and cylinder? Where do you buy it?

@maxbradley9534 2 жыл бұрын

@@2000noahms No, thats red rubber grease they used there. You shouldn't use silicon grease on parts that will contact brake fluid.

@oorangejuce 2 жыл бұрын

that grease should be included in the repair kit.

@masoudgholamian5648 2 жыл бұрын

pleas clin of disk break show

@FunnyPreacher 2 жыл бұрын

3:55 what is used in this part? Guess it something to convert all the rust that is left but what exactly is it

@autodocuk 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for your question, in this case we used a rust converter. You can get acquainted with the goods for the car here www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=Rust+Converter.

@FunnyPreacher 2 жыл бұрын

@@autodocuk Thank You very much for Your answer, I appreciate that ❤️

@darrensaltiel440 Жыл бұрын

it's like a rust blueing or black oxide kind of the same thing in the firearms industry . we use it to rust proof barrels and parts to turn them black or blue . hence the gun metal blue color or Grey. it essentially makes an active rust stop rusting . creates a barrier for oxidation

@55chevyman4u2nv Жыл бұрын

what did you put on the piston to slide in?

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback! Please clarify or rephrase your question, and clarify the timing of the fragment in the video.

@H_de_Weert Жыл бұрын

What lubricant is used to install the piston?

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

The mechanic used the grease that is included in the repair kit.

@EE-hw8no 4 ай бұрын

get sandblaster. It will reduce work hours much more.

@Roman-wg6tn Жыл бұрын

Any professional should buy in autodoc.

@joshlinsmeyer2556 29 күн бұрын

Is this cheaper than just buying a new caliper set

@jarlstervik2924 7 ай бұрын

Why not sandblast it?

@ARmixle 3 ай бұрын

what is the base (primer) color?

@autodocuk 3 ай бұрын

It was grey prime.

@Totalitet 2 жыл бұрын

how long does it take?

@heisenfeis 2 жыл бұрын

long enough to just buy a new replacement caliper and paint that instead.

@UltimatumDemon Жыл бұрын

Hell, you'll probably save money from buying the whole caliber from Autodoc than buying the repair kit and do all these fine detail cleaning and risk doing something wrong.

@Kauppamopo Ай бұрын

this is what they do before you buy that "refurbished" caliper from the part store

@CraigMansfield 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't using white vinegar and time, be better for removing the rust.... Rather than creating all of that dust?

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, we do not have such information.

@inq752 Жыл бұрын

no its not

@4ndy65 Жыл бұрын

top tips blasting mine cost £10 ea Replace ALL bolts and nipples with new ones Old bolts and nipples can be left in place while painting

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

We are sure that your comment will be useful for many of our viewers.

@tucapecity7103 2 жыл бұрын

¿¿¿que tipo de grasa es la grasa esta roja, y también que es esa grasa blanca que echaste con una brocha??? //// what kind of fat is the fat is red, and also what is that white fat that you put with a brush???

@autodocuk 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for your question, in this case we used the red grease from the caliper repair kit, and the tool that was applied with a brush is a rust converter.

@PompeyMatt17 8 ай бұрын

great to see Autodoc doing a refresh.. but 6:20 I couldn't help noticing all the areas he missed...

@autodocuk 8 ай бұрын

Hi! This information is individual for each model of car and you can find it in the technical documentation for repair of your vehicle.

@dariunas 3 ай бұрын

What did you brush on @ 3:40?

@autodocuk 3 ай бұрын

It is cleaning the inside of the caliper from pockets of corrosion and dirt.

@dariunas 3 ай бұрын

@@autodocuk thank you, but'm just wondering what is the liquid is that you used?? 🙏🏽

@Desmodromic916 7 ай бұрын

From what vehicle is this brake caliper?

@autodocuk 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, it is not possible to answer your question.

@dannymcguire2933 5 ай бұрын

A piston would never come out like that

@wolf45skyline Жыл бұрын

Sandblasting will be better .... then vapor blasting

@TheUnkindness 6 ай бұрын

Are these Mazda 3 calipers by any chance?

@autodocuk 6 ай бұрын

It is not possible to answer your question clearly.

@vagtech74 2 ай бұрын

@tony78uk48 7 ай бұрын

Buy some new ones and paint them before fitting.

@autodocuk 7 ай бұрын

We are sure that your comment will be useful to many of our viewers.

@muratinan1977 2 жыл бұрын

💪

@ondrejsranko3320 Жыл бұрын

❤

@khairallutfiabmanan1315 Жыл бұрын

me prefer media blasting...

@embrman4031 Жыл бұрын

3:43 what is it pls ?

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

this is a rust converter, you can get acquainted and select it at www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=Rust+Converter AUTODOC

@adrian5401 2 жыл бұрын

Well, thats nine and a half minutes of my life I will never get back.

@Engineer9736 2 жыл бұрын

If you were still disappointed at minute 6 then why keep watching till the end? 😉

@zmajmr Жыл бұрын

sandblasting?

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification, we'll take that into account in future videos.

@krzysztofk3381 6 ай бұрын

A słyszałeś o czymś takim jak piaskowanie?!

@davidbailey533 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen orange vw calipers not a bad job

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

We are glad that this video was useful to you!

@UltimatumDemon Жыл бұрын

I guess it's to reflect the autodoc logo and for being useful to you

@motokiller10 4 ай бұрын

k2 z napisami po polsku ? to wy jesteście z polski ?

@gambitshvarev380 20 күн бұрын

Nice but not perfect. There is some places you’ve missed.

@laebdangrs4274 Жыл бұрын

At 9:11 you should have taught us how you applied the twisted skewers to the black brake pads..!!! But you didn't...!!!

@autodocuk Жыл бұрын

We recommend paying attention to manufacturers such as NGK, Denso, Beru, and Bosch.

@patrickdedoehetzelver1960 Ай бұрын

not all calipers are the same

@autodocuk Ай бұрын

We cannot show all the nuances and problems during replacement; this is all individual and it is not always possible to solve them at home. To avoid this, we always recommend that replacements be carried out by car specialized services.