You are the kind of mechanic that makes me want to drive to your state, break down on the freeway, and hope you will come to my rescue.

Faye is a very sincere person. An inspiration for my daughter to become empowered and do it herself. Thank You.

🇨🇦 Fayes mechanical skills are fantastic, and she is easy on the eyes too!

In Michigan we don't need brakes We just use the car in front of us 👍

I have this at my trade school it is a very good tool to explain to customers how much pad is left you can also look at it visually

Hi Faye. It’s really nice to have someone that is very knowledgeable and intelligent that actually does the work that they are teaching how to perform the service on the vehicles. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!!

This is the best video on KZfaq explaining brake pads!

Charming smile !

the clearest and most concise explanation of what brake pad measurements mean and when to think about changing them that I have seen thus far. Great video.

I know alot! built many hot rods. But!!!! I can't tell u enough how i wish i was u. Its like u are the goddess of knowledge on cars. Love watching u teach me more.❤❤❤❤ lucky man u have

Another great job!! Thanks for showing the proper use of the brake tool and great pictures of the brake pads.

Great video once again Faye! You're educating everyone on something most overlook. 👍

Same information but with a smile and a giggle 🤭 worth the time to watch and I’ve watched many 💜

Thanks Faye! I find your videos very informative and very helpful. I am buying that brake pad measuring tool. 😊

just found your channel, already subbed for the incredible attention to detail, clear information, and an infectious personality 😊

Thank you! That’s was perfect! Very helpful 😊💜

Not only you know the stuff, but also give a great presentation and articulation!

Thank you Faye for the upload of the video and the insight! Much appreciated 🙏

I’m so glad I found your channel!! **subscribe** I actually found your website first when I was looking for women-owned mechanic shops. There aren’t many. Keep being amazing! We’re buying the measuring tool for our small car lot in Texas. Thanks for the great teaching!

Such a good teacher, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

One item to add, on brake pads that have the groove in the center of the pad, it is a wear indicator, if you can look into the caliper and the pads are worn to the bottom of the groove, it's time for new pads.

Excellent tutorial by a master mechanic! Thanks Faye! Youre the shizz!

You did an amazing job describing everything. I'm going to check out more of your videos. Outstanding Job!

Wow this is so detailed. Many thanks for the effort you put into this video.

Usually I just wait for the grinding then when I can see sparks time to replace pads ...hehe I kid 😀like your vids on Jettas very informative thanks ..

Love your work,Hi from Australia 👍

very well explained. been wanting to know this forever

Your Pixie dust is so magical. Keep rocking

Thanks for sharing this video,good information.

Love the license plate in the background; WRONG1. Excellent presentation.

Faye those are awesome to check! I always used different sized flat screwdrivers to figure out how far they are gone! I liked seeing the Supra!

Such a great video. Thank you for detailed information and showing everything. Keep it up! I subscribed to your channel. Thank you!

Thank you for showing this, I appreciate your information and you!! I have a 2017 Tacoma and had heard once it gets below 2MM I need to start worrying. Guess that's not true, huh?

Am I the only one that loves her laugh? 😊

Love your videos. Also, I don’t know why I found this funny, but after your video there was an auto playing ad for Philadelphia cream cheese. In a dramatic voice, the ad started, “NEXT GENERATION OF CHEESECAKES...

Thanks for posting 🍻

Well explained. Thanks !

This was great friend!

Good stuff Faye. I love doing brakes!!! Disc can be mindless. But shoes I do enjoy because I think today it’s a lost art. My 62 MG Midget has shoes on all four corners and the fronts are different from the back. Don’t know if they are supposed to be this way but no biggie . Still use pliers and a screw driver, one day I will convert to front disc and maybe disc front and back. Also may one day buy brake changing tools. Really enjoy this video and AAG show always good info. My son worked for the local Toyota Dealership and he wanted to take my truck and do the brakes to show he knew more than just changing oil. I let him but for front and back new rotors, drums, shoes, and pads they wanted $559.00. I went and got the same part from a dealer supplier for $236.00. Several weeks after doing the brakes he got called in the office and was put in charge of the oil and lube center on Saturdays . Got to start somewhere

Faye is the pinnacle of my mechanics.

Your videos are awesome thanks so much Faye

Thank you...very helpful!!

Lol...I love that, Faye ! "Human interference is kind of a big deal" 😄

just changed front pads on 2015 Subaru empresza and all 4. front pads had squealers on them !, bases covered for sure !

I think that's easy to understand how the brake pads wear for anyone that has had a bycicle, and why it's so important to have good brakes and in good shape, the whole system; for your own safety and everyone else when you've to brake the car or in an emergency need, if someone doesn't consider the safety in a car as an important value... imo they shouldn't drive a car, maybe drive a bycicle, use the public transport or... just walk. But a car it's different and not all the types of cars or brake systems are the same, so i think you've explained well how to measure the status of your brake pads and why it's important.

This was extremely helpful.

Were or are you a teacher? You're really good at technical explanations. It makes me think how I can improve my trainings.

Love all your vids Faye. Take Care . What is a great brake pads to get. I have a 2020 Nissan Rogue

love your videos 👍

thanks for the video❤

Cool, didnt even know this tool existed. Thanks for the vid. Be safe out there.

Thanks Faye, that makes me feel good about how I am using the brake fluid level as one of my guides for maintenance on return customer brake wear. Because I lucked out and am one of the few that focus on using factory services for vehicle maintenance.

Thank you.. Great content... Exactly what I wanted to know.. Liked and subbed..

Faye , I could listen to you ALL day... You're a book full of knowledge , and your chicken crazy-looking I dig him the most and you are pretty cute , that's it that's all I've got thank you have a great day....

I just use the space in the middle of the pad. I've been told they are for break dust removal like slots on rotors but I always use them like the wear indicators on tyres. If the pad is level with it i.e. the space is no longer there then change them out. That way you don't have to measure just look through the inspection window. I don't have to buy tools and I think it's simpler for the diy masses. 😉✌🏼

Thank you

sweet. now I'll score them brake tool. I used a bent paper clip

good job!!!

Ok great job you rock

Excellent video! These hands-on how-to videos are always my favorites.

🙌 thanks appreciate you video 👌

Enthusiasm is key.

That's a very good video Faye! You kept me turned in.

Great video Faye..very informative..thank you :)

Good job....

Happy Hour topic Faye, Brakes and braking systems. :) I changed all around brakes on my '87 300D and they have a wire sensor I put it in and the caliper would not come down. so I said the heck with it, and not put it on. I figure I wont have to change them ever again LOL I hardly drive it.

Are you watching me Faye? I was literally just searching for VE Maloo brake pad prices when this notification popped up. I'm ok with this.

Another super informative video with applications to any vehicle with disc brakes, and I love your speaking style. I could listen to you all day. Thanks Faye!

Very informative video Faye. Thank you.

Good job with your video ! I'm taxi driver at Quebec city, with mercedes B250. I make my own brake service, Mercedes alway come with the sensor but just for the front brake. You have so beautiful eyes ! Please put your safety glass on when you work ! That will broke my heart if you loose a eye ! I've been 6 year paramedic.... See a lot of stupid accidents ! take care and continue your superb job ! A la prochaine !

this topic has been on my mind recently. thanks!

Thank you for such a greay video and explanation. Helped me figure out how to use the tool. Where did you buy the pad you are using for kneeling?

Sweet explanation Faye! thanks for teaching us :)

Wonderful explanation about pad thickness..cute chickens at the end..

thanks for the video Faye! gotta get to work.

Thanks for the tips and the proper way to use the tool.

Faye I was less than half-way into the video and you informed me things about disc brake systems I had no knowledge of. Great video.

Thanks.....learned something! Jim

You are very sweet and explain very well❤

Funny this came up. I have those brake pad measuring tool. And used it this past weekend on my Tundra to measure them while I cleaned everything before winter here in salty connecticut. Nice job Faye

Thanks. Can you do a video on how to know when to change the rotors?

Always enjoy your videos

Love your videos. I learn every time.

Nice

I learn so much on your channel.

I don't install sensors because I change pads yearly myself. So cheap and easy always replace with new guide pins and synthetic brake grease. Salt and winter conditions really degrade brakes so paint calipers with ceramic paint to keep down corrosion issues. Great info about inside single piston calipers like on my Toyota that wear quicker. Had that issue when brakes were squealing looked fine from outside rotor but inside started to score. Going to peek thru that square window now on. 🙌

Another great video !

Thx chick

Hi Faye, thanks for the excellent video. 🇳🇮🇨🇦

First off your name is awesome LOL. My grandmother had the same name kind of rare. Very informative video but I've got to ask what color are your eyes I don't know if anybody's ever asked that but I got to know?

Great job Faye. You expalined it in laymen's terms so that most anyone could understand.

Thanks for your very informative video! I redo the slide pins use the best brake lube and replace all hardware when I service my brakes. Time is not a factor for me. I feel that many shops don’t redo the slides unless there is an obvious issue, often causing binding / uneven pad wear because of dried up grease worn out pins. Always watch till the end for the chicken status update.

You have explained the biggest mystery to me...brake pad thickness. That gauge is great. I just thought mechanics “eye balled” them. What was at the end of the video? Guess whut, chicken butt?! BTW, I watched the 3 minute ads so you get paid. I admit I skipped the 20 minute ad about poop. Yes, poop. 💩 Tee Hee

No one has ever told me that the brake fluid level is indicative of pad wear 🤯. I feel lost in this world. Thanx for the info.

Yes, that’s a great video !!!

That notch cut into the brake pad material acts as a simple wear indicator. I keep things simple on my taco... buy new pads at 50% wear and I'm ready to replace em as needed during oil change / every 4500 miles.

Great info Faye!! Plus I know you use the pink Toyota brake grease! Which I wouldn’t do a brake job without it.

Also, if you allow brake pads to get too thin, the rotors are more likely to warp. Less available material to absorb the heat. Thanks for the great videos!

I really like the plastic set, where they have a "tooth" so it's easier to measure without taking the wheel off (assuming of course you have access to the pad material) Whether or not you actually like machining rotors, I Love that on car brake lathes are a thing! & because they're essentially cheap parts (for the most part) anyway, replacing pads & rotors & preforming a brake fluid exchange is pretty therapeutic. Drum brake services, without drum brake tools, is just a Gigantic patience tester 😆

Great video Faye, I would love to come by your shop sometime I live in Bulverde. May need a timing belt for the 07 4 Runner.