Brake change on a Maserati Ghibli SQ4

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Brake change on a Maserati Ghibli SQ4
Torque values
Front calipers - 160 Nm / 118.0099ft-lb It's ok to round off to 118 ft-lb
Rear calipers - 105 Nm / 77.44403ft-lb It's ok to round off to 77 ft-lb
Where I got my Brake parts
Front -
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Rear -
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@digginlyfe32 3 ай бұрын

Great video James. I learned a lot by watching your video.

@jamestiberiusspectre 8 ай бұрын

My name is James too. And I love Coors light also! Great video!!

@JamesDIYGarage 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I switched to Michelobe Ultra. Less carbs and calories.

@Abegoods4 3 жыл бұрын

Thx buddy I used this to do my brakes! One tip I think I’d share is you can do one pad at a time, and it makes compressing the pistons a lot less tedious.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip.

@majed8089 3 жыл бұрын

Good job James. Thank you for the detailed video 👌

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support. I apreciate it.

@deltoroarmando9047 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool cheers, keep on we love your videos very interesting

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again.

@cmlf1 3 жыл бұрын

The rear rotors were the biggest pain to remove I have ever encountered, and I have done a lot of brake jobs. Took while rotating and hitting the rotors before they broke loose, so you likely avoided some aggravation! The rear surface of my rear rotors were in awful shape even thought the front surface looked good. I always wire brush/sand the corrosion from the hub and apply a thin film of copper or nickel anti seize paste to avoid future headaches of rotor removal. I also apply a film to the mounting surface of the wheels to aid in removal.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I looked at the other side of my rear rotors and it was the same. Thanks for the advise. My wheels are never hard to remove, I remove them often for cleaning. It's easy with my QuickJack lift.

@cmlf1 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage You likely had aftermarket rear pads, as the OEM semi metallic pads are brutal on rotors. The Quickjack is on my list as a must have.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@cmlf1 I love my Quickjack. You will need the EXT version. The smaller version is too small. I got the 7000EXT so I could use it on my wife's Jeep Grand Cherokee also. It weighs 6500LBs.

@hippiewithacowboyhat Жыл бұрын

Sorry, the mango pie was me....

@carlosfonseca2342 7 ай бұрын

Great detail video!- thnx

@JamesDIYGarage 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@johngiannangeli9849 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel James. It's been a few months and I was wondering how the brakes and rotors are holding up. I'm thinking of picking some up soon

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

They are holding up great. Minimal dust and wear so far.

@guitarrepairandmaintenance4741 3 жыл бұрын

The brake fluid overflow issue is from adding brake fluid to the system periodically as the brake pads ware. You should never add brake fluid while doing a "fluid check" on you car. Brake fluid level should only be used as an indicator of brake ware. When the fluid gets low enough that you think you should top it off, do a visual inspection of the brake pads instead.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds logical. But I worry about air getting into the system with low fluid level. Anyhow, I just bled my brakes several months ago. That is why it was my reservoir was full.

@edj447 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! When exactly did the brake light came up? I had repeating squeaking noises on my SQ4 and one of the garages said i have around 1000-2000more miles to go on the brake pads before i have to replace them. I got the car new and it only has 6500miles on it.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

The brake warning light will illuminate when the sensor makes contact with the rotor. As far as mileage on the 1st set of brake pads, that will depend on what type of pads were installed and your driving style. Mine lasted almost 30k miles.

@user-bn2it3dv7n Жыл бұрын

Hi James, I really like the content of your videos, may I also ask how do you find the torque for each bolt for a Maserati car? I just got it a 2015 Maserati quattroporte I planned to change the rotor by myself too. Thx for your help!

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

I have a shop service manual for my Ghibli. I dont have one for the QP. But for the front rotors, you are probably safe following the torue value I specify in my video. But for peace of mind, I would ask around the Maserati facebook groups if anyone has a copy of the Shop Service Manual for the QP. Torque values will be there.

@sorento007 6 ай бұрын

Hey James. I am going to do mine soon and wanted to ask if there are any solid jack points other than the plastic ones in the covers that I can suspend the vehicle with axle stands. The issue is that the whole underneath is covered for the aerodynamics. Thanks in advance 👍

@JamesDIYGarage 6 ай бұрын

No, I have always only used the provided jack points. I have seen videos of people putting jacks under the subframe or the lower control arms. But I would never do that myself.

@jbenjamin01 3 жыл бұрын

Might be worth mentioning the arrow on the clip or pad spring points down.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

These did not have arrows. I got these in a package deal with the rotors on Amazon for $550.00. So far they are great. Got the car up to 100MPH yesterday and then slammed the brakes, nice smooth and quick stop.

@christopherazarias9372 3 жыл бұрын

Great job... Did you get OEM (Brembo) Pads, Rotors? How much did you pay for them and where did you get them? Thanks again...

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Not OEM but meets or exceeds OEM standards. I got these in a package deal with the rotors on Amazon for $550.00. So far they are great. Got the car up to 100MPH yesterday and then slammed the brakes, nice smooth and quick stop.

@kiduldd 3 жыл бұрын

Gooood

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thaaaaaanks 😄

@mariooliva601 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video man , I have a question for you .. i recently got both my front and back rear brakes and rotors replaced. Maybe 2 months or so ago . Well, when I begin to brake everything's fine at relatively high speeds. But when I begin to go maybe less than 10mph and my foot is slightly on the brake, I can feel the front of the car begin to rattle abit . A bit as in its noticeable everytime. Any insights on what it can be? Thanks in advance ! Love the channel.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

If this started after you had the brakes replaced, I would bring your car back to the place you had it done, advise them of your experience and ask them to check their work. They should warranty their work as well as the parts they used. As far as what I think it could be, thats a tough one. You say the brakes are nice and smooth at high speeds but vibrates at low speeds? I can't think anything that would cause issues at low speed that would not get worse at high speed.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, and thank you for your support. I appreciate it. 🙂

@Krysis219 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a warped rotor.

@The_Brew_Dog 3 жыл бұрын

Curious if anyone has ever used the non drilled rotors? Most of these cheaper sets on Amazon and eBay are rotor blanks they have drilled out to match OEM.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

If they exist, I'm sure someone has. I got my rotors on Amazon and have a couple thousand miles on them. They are drilled. They are performing just great. No detectable wear yet.

@jp-jp7 Жыл бұрын

Hi James… where did you order the pads and rotors from? Thanks

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

Amazon, the listing is no longer available. So I can't provide a link.

@rutgerreitmaier9482 2 ай бұрын

Hi James, What size Hex bolt did you use to take the caliper off?

@JamesDIYGarage Ай бұрын

Sorry I don't remember. It was a long time ago.

@mh2046 3 жыл бұрын

How you doing James I’m looking for Rotos or compatible rotors help me out please

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I got mine on amazon and ebay. I put links in the description below.

@adiali1980 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I just wanna ask how u fix the brake light I mean where to buy the light fixer for brakes and oil and what kind plz let me know

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

For the Oil light reset, I use the OBDStar X200 Pro. Just search Amazon or Ebay. As far as brake warning light, it will be off after you replace the brake pads.

@adiali1980 3 жыл бұрын

U the man thnx a lot really appreciate that

@ngochinognog2320 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James what brand of brake rotors and pads are you using thank you

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZKW4483/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yours may be different if your car is not an S or SQ4.

@lamontpowell8445 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get all you Maserati parts? I to live in Northern California Sacramento area.

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

I get my oil filters and crush washers from EUTech Auto repair shop on Auburn just south of Watt. The rest I get from either Scuderiacarparts.com, Amazon or Ebay. I also get some 2nd hand parts from the Parts Pros in Rancho Cordova. They also sell on Ebay, but if you buy direct from them and pick the part up personally they will give you a good discount, especially if tell them JamesDIYGarage recommended you to them.

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

The brakes I got from both ebay and amazon. I would link them but that was a couple years ago and those specific listings do not exist anymore on either Ebay or Amazon. So far the rotors and pads have performed good. After all that time still no wear ridges and the pads are still thick. Not much brake dust either.

@jbenjamin01 3 жыл бұрын

To answer your question, I cast to my TV from a tablet.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am thinking on how to best optimize my videos, for the small phone screen or large computer screens.

@dcsconsumerreviews1632 2 жыл бұрын

So rotors have to be replaced every break change?

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

No. Only if worn beyond limits.

@bapbap1723 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question James: I bought 2017 red calipers ... Can I install these calipers on my maserati ghibli 2014 s Q4 ?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

If they came from a Ghibli SQ4, you should be able to put them on a 2014 SQ4. They are both 6 piston, right?

@bapbap1723 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage Thank you for answer me. Yes Mr. 6 piston on front and also I have another question: I bought the 4 piston for the rear because I would like to change the rear break caliper for the red ones. Its a old style I think so. I didnt find on your youtube any video where shows how to replace the rear old caliper for new style. Is going to fit normaly right ?

@bapbap1723 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. James I have gray 4 piston on my maserati but I going to update to 6 piston red ones like you have Mr. I think is not going to touch the rim. :(

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@bapbap1723 If you have 4 piston in front, (not common for an SQ) the 6 piston fronts will not fit because your rotors are too small. Generally the 4 piston calipers are in the rear on SQ4.

@bapbap1723 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage I bought the rotors but I am not sure what kind of rotors I need to install the new calipers.

@sandrstudios 2 жыл бұрын

I need to change my rear rotors. How the heck do I release the electric brakes?

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

with the ignition set to RUN (engine not running) press the brake pedal and then pull up on the parking brake switch.

@sandrstudios 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage maybe I am confused. Lol, I hardly use my parking break on my 2015. If I don’t have the button on to begin with am I am ok to just pull the rotors? I just assumed when I put it in park, a primary set of breaks just set, Hence electric brakes. Then there is the 2nd electric brake that I use when parking on hills and stuff.

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@sandrstudios Do you have 2 calipers on each rear wheel? I do not on mine. I just have drum parking brake.

@sandrstudios 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage I do not have a 2nd caliper. When parking in my garage, I just turn off my car and don’t use the parking brake button switch. Am I safe just to pull the rotors If I don’t use the electric parking brake button switch?

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

It should be automatically applied. I believe that setting is in the Infotainment center, don't know exactly where off the top of my head. But go ahead and try to remove the rear rotor. If you can't, the disengage the parking brake and try again.

@CRisTIanFLorES187 2 жыл бұрын

How long did these brakes last you?

@CRisTIanFLorES187 2 жыл бұрын

Brakes and rotors?

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

They are still good. Front rotor still has no apparent wear. Pads at about 90%.

@CRisTIanFLorES187 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered some on eBay, they came with ceramic brembo brake pads. Did you install semi metallic or ceramic on yours? I messaged you about buying a Maserati awhile ago and your videos actually convinced me to buy it. It’s the same color as yours