How to Change Ford Brake Pads
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11 жыл бұрынBrake Pad Replacement. This video shows you how to change the brake pads in a 95 Ford Windstar. This process will work for most fords, especially from the 90s. The basic brake change process is similar on most other cars.
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@barbrobnz 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I am a 50 year old lady and I followed your video and it was a great instructional video. I changed the pads all by myself in about an hours and 15 minutes. Thanks again!
@jimh.412 3 ай бұрын
No you didn't.
@SpinkingKK 9 жыл бұрын
Excellent. No ambiguity whatsoever. If someone is trying to teach how to replace something, this is how it should be done. Explain what we are doing and why we are doing. Thank you.
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
KISH KUMAR Thanks a lot! Glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
@ChrischrosBelgium 9 жыл бұрын
KISH KUMAR Exactly. It was very clear, detailed and with good and clear video and audio!
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
ChrischrosBelgium Thanks a lot!
@pattricklivingstone100 6 жыл бұрын
KISH KUMAR how to get the air out of a front brake caliper a 1990 Ford van how to get the air out of front brake caliber of a 1994 Ford vanished
@Russell_Up-Kicks Жыл бұрын
Bro you’ve come a long ways. That’s awesome 👏🏼
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! Congrats on changing your brakes and saving money! Glad I was able to teach you something new!
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Make sure you keep learning and try your hardest! It isnt easy to become a good mechanic. Anyone can be a lazy, bad mechanic, but the good ones are few and far-between! Keep it up and thanks for the comment!!!!
@shannpoindexter9646 6 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix calipers
@RickG1369 3 жыл бұрын
When pushing pistons remember to unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap to release pressure. You wouldn't to mess up the master cylinder.
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
No prob! Glad it helped!
@jeanbooras2130 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video. I love the visuals. You get close up and the view is clear. Your description is clear and easy to understand. Thank you.
@drnstvns 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for your instruction style. I watched 3 other videos to learn how to do this and they all went over things like they were speaking to someone who knows what they're going. You took time to speak on details without speaking down and taking time to take the camera and SHOW those details. Changed my front brakes on my Mustang for the first time in my life successfully thanks to you! Great job !
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Im glad it helped! If you have any trouble just reference the video or comment and I can try to help!
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
Great! Glad the video helped! That is why I make all of these how to videos!
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
Great!!!! That is awesome!!! I'm glad it helped!
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Glad it helped!
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
Awesome tip! Thanks!
@ChrisMFlorida 5 жыл бұрын
Wow Chris didn't have the best tools back then.. you can tell he was just starting out.. but this was so informative. Thanks Chris!!
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Glad the video helped!!!!
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Huh... Good to know. Thanks for the information. I have never seen that on any of my fords or fords I have worked on, but I guess there are many types of Fords out there.
@breshannondevereaux5712 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, in a 'real' way. I didn't feel like you were 'talking down ' to me. Just simply instructions from a regular guy. Felt like a friend was helping me out. You have a great style, just being you. Many thanks for the video, keep 'em coming!
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
Great! no prob!
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Means a lot! Glad I can teach you!
@superodfx Жыл бұрын
@ChrisFix bro at 3:06 the brake pad has like a piling burr in the corner….I bought a second hand car and the brake pads are thick like new but they have the same burr in the corner except it’s like 4x bigger than what you show in your video; would cheap pads not bedded correctly after pad slapping old rotors cause this? Or could it be normal on new pads?
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Great! I am glad the video helped!!! That is the idea and comments like this are great! Please thumbs-up the video if you havent already. It helps others see this video when they search for it on youtube!
@Irideonandon 10 жыл бұрын
Excellent! The shop wanted $260 to change my front brakes on my Ford E150 van. I watched this video, spent $45 for pads, two packets of grease and a c-clamp because the parts store didn't sell the basic affordable tool for compressing the piston. It took one hour from the time I got the jack out until I was test driving the van. I even took time to clean things well. I recommend the advice someone else in the comments section gave " Remove the cap from your brake fluid reservoir and use the old brake pad as a flat surface for the c-clamp to squeeze on". I did it that way and it works no problem. I only lost maybe 1/4 a cup of fluid while compressing the piston. Next time I will put a towel around the reservoir to catch the fluid. Thanks for a great video!!
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Irideon Andon You dont have to remove the cap (it vents itself) but using the old brake pad is a great idea, and I learned to do it that way ever since. My newest video I am working on will have that step in there! Glad the video was helpful and you saved a ton of money and now you know how to do it yourself!
@Irideonandon 10 жыл бұрын
I was looking at the trashed ball joints thinking when I get home to my computer tonight, am going to look for a video showing how to replace them. They r right there and don't look too complicated.
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Did you watch this video? How to Replace a Lower Ball Joint (short, quick version)
@paulglover6862 6 ай бұрын
That is a very clear video of how to change brake pads. If I feel brave enough I will give it a go.
@chrisfix 6 ай бұрын
Here is an even better one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLiBbLiSx7WtgJs.htmlsi=nuLwNwhwHp25ZM_E
@JayCeeMax 4 жыл бұрын
Those 95 Windstars are classics. Good job on these disc brakes.
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Haha, well at least it is easier now! Thanks for the comment! Thumbs up the video if you haven't already!
@tomslover7512 8 жыл бұрын
Great video, BUT beginners need to know two more things. #1 - When you push back the piston in the caliper, the brake fluid may very well overflow the reservoir on the master cylinder. You need to know how to deal with this. #2 - You need to pump up the brakes in order to make sure the pads are in contact with the rotors before you start driving. Very important. There is nothing like the feeling you get when the car is moving and you step on the brakes and the pedal goes to the floor and you can't stop. Also, the tool for pushing back the piston as shown in the video is being used incorrectly. It should be positioned to push down in the center of the piston, NOT on the edge as was shown. If you don't understand anything in the video, or what I have written here, please get the work done by a professional. A incorrectly done brake job can be a matter of life or death. No kidding. Good luck.
@alexzandernathan4060 8 жыл бұрын
I forgot to pump my brakes after a job on an 85 Aries, and I ended up in the ditch. Could have been worse.
@fireblade8905 6 жыл бұрын
Alexzander Nathan haha for real?
@BertrandBarraud 5 жыл бұрын
As well, make sure not to touch the rotor with grease ( like young Chris did ).. if you do, clean right after with the brakes pad cleaner.
@tomclark6271 3 жыл бұрын
@Why Bother Should be no reason to open the master cylinder reservoir, other than to allow air on top of the fluid level to escape as the fluid level rises. You really shouldn't add fluid to the reservoir between brake jobs. The level will go down as the brakes wear down, and by the same amount. So when you retract the caliper and push the fluid back into the reservoir, there won't be any excess fluid to spill out. Here's something to think about... DOT3 brake fluid is anhydrous. That means it will pull water out of the air, thus contaminating the fluid and causing oxidation (rust and corrosion) throughout the brake system. DOT4 fluid is only slightly better. Both are the best paint removers ever invented. Every precaution needs to taken to clean up any spillage immediately! However, DOT5 silicone fluid (red in color) Is inert and will not burn. (Did I mention that DOT3 is flammable too!). DOT5 will not boil up to just over 5000 in elevation. So, not anhydrous, won't eat paint, temperature and dimensionally stable, non-flammable. I changed to DOT5 silicone fluid when I updated to disc brakes on my 4x4 van after thoroughly cleaning out the brake lines and rear wheel cylinders. That was just over 200,000 miles ago, with no issues whatsoever. So why then don't manufacturers make DOT5 standard equipment. Seriously, unless you're driving to the top of Pikes Peak every day, I can't come up with any reason not to.
@BWater-yq3jx 3 жыл бұрын
If it's time for new pads, it's also time for fluid replacement.
@daishi5571 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your straightforward no BS direction had me change my front brake pads today.
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
I will eventually! Its the same procedure just have to unbolt the caliper bracket.
@MotoGraham 11 жыл бұрын
Follow-up comment, changed the brakes on my car yesterday and it all went smoothly thanks to this video. Thank you for making it!
@marke.1021 2 жыл бұрын
ok so we all love ChrisFix videos- but have to admit is fun to see these older..ok really old videos of his. Still good info.
@onelessrat4022 9 жыл бұрын
that was awesome... sad to say i've been 'THAT GIRL" who took stuff to the shop to get fixed and stood while they babbled about stuff i didn't care about... now i care about it, and i want to do it myself... i had heard the WORDS before, but never knew what a rotor was, what a brake pad looked like, what a caliper was... thanks... i took my whole expedition electrical apart and put it back together, i think i might just be ready to take on the REAL mechanical stuff... thanks - great video!
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
one less rat No problem! This is an older video of mine. Check out the new version that goes into greater detail: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ortmgq6C3bnLaIk.html
@onelessrat4022 9 жыл бұрын
already there man, i was up til late last night sucking up information... BUT since i have you, to make my 2003 ford expedition last FOREVER, i change the oil, and have 'THE GUYS" look at it once in a while, but what servicing can i do to make this truck last as long as possible - i had wheel bearing issues on my little trailer last year - i didn't know what a wheel bearing WAS until then. so what should i check/maintain in the truck and how often. i figure if it costs me the same amount to buy a tool and the parts as it would for someone else's labour, i'm way ahead. better than fixing it AFTER it's broken! so brakes, do you have to take them apart to check them or after so many miles, or just have a peek at the pads when you change the tires for the winter... ball joints - i sort of know what they are, but i know they need looking after... i can do just about anything if i have someone like you showing me how... so.. thanks, first vid i saw where i felt i could do it!
@fitnesswithdavidau 9 жыл бұрын
one less rat Just check the brake pads for wear everytime you do a service and tuneup by removing the wheel and visually checking - you don;t have to remove the pads to inspect them (which should be every 5-10,000kms or 6 months).
@aweshawme4913 7 жыл бұрын
Your videos are a life saver. I can't even imagine how much money you have saved me with your awesome informative videos. Thank you Chrisfix. You're Awesome.
@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!
@richardoppelaar9262 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Watched it before changing pads on my 2003 Ford Ranger. Some slight differences... my pads had built in shims and didn't come with grease, but I had already bought some grease for the pads anyway. I'll certainly watch your updated one when I feel the need to change my rotors.
@yt7954 8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Chris Fix, you gave me the confidence to change the front pads on my Mondeo ST200 (Contour SVT in the States). I have done oil & filter, plugs, fuel, cabin & air filter, plus removed my upper and lower intake manifolds to clean but never dare attempt brakes... until now. First side took an hour from start to finish, other side 20 minutes. Tip for others, I used one of the old pads to lay across the piston when using the rewind tool. Thanks again, probably saved me £50.
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+yt7954 Thanks a lot! Glad the videos were helpful!
@bhdctn 5 жыл бұрын
This video is and direction is perfect for someone who has never changed brake pads. Great guy, Thanks!
@GET2MARS 8 жыл бұрын
Love this video, thank you! I'm going to try this for the first time on my '98 Explorer.
@jackdanielmason1969 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps Chris, i'm in the middle of changing my pads but got confused, after watching your very well explained video i'll have no troubles, thanks again :)
@radarman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks much .......... I used to take both bolts off and played heck trying to get them back on ............ duh, never thought of just taking one off and swiveling up ........ you just taught an old dog a new trick ........... God Bless and Keep up the Good Work
@zaidchalabi1599 6 жыл бұрын
Best video on youtube for changing brakepads Thanks man
@jessdag8095 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I showed it to my wife. She fully understands what I am talking about to do this repair.
@darseyno1520 8 жыл бұрын
I would like to thank you for this video which has been a great help to me as my brakes on my ford kuga needed attended to.
@centscents Ай бұрын
Nice video. I am going to replace my 1999 Ford Windstar front brake pads shortly. This video helps me a lot. Thanks.
@mrbr549 10 жыл бұрын
Gonna try this on my Cousin's Ranger next week. Thanks for the info. Thumbs up & subbed!
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Yea, that is definitely the better way to do this!
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks, give the video a thumbs up if you havent already. Helps make the video more searchable!
@ettatanyiebo4425 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I use to do the same for my bicycle when I was 15 but with this video Chris, I can rest.
@rsngrl 6 жыл бұрын
you’ve come a long way! i love your channel. thank you.
@denisiwaszczuk1176 Жыл бұрын
Mate just did my Falcon ute . Bloody 40min . Cheers from Australia
@michaelwilson7955 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris. Great help.
@d3rrtyd3rrty8787 10 жыл бұрын
Yeh i its just the standard disc brakes so your video is spot on:) thanks for the help and quick reply
@udaypatel83 10 жыл бұрын
Great explanation !! Many thanks for sharing video.
@u.f.a.6576 4 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done
@62hotrodvair 8 жыл бұрын
VERY WELL SHOWN AND EXPLAINED SO ANYONE COULD BE ABLE TO DO IT. GREAT VIDEO . I RECOMEND THIS FOR ANY BEGINNER .
@tomszyb7834 2 жыл бұрын
What a difference between the older video's and the new ones still awesome love your videos all the best 👍👌
@jonasnyruprikkinen4103 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video, and oh, your video skills really have improved over the years and I love em all!
@adayinthelife5772 7 жыл бұрын
excellent straight forward video instruction. top job
@Louisianaspeed1 10 жыл бұрын
Should have watch before I started took it all apart instead of just hinging it open thanks made my night a lot easier
@george36lopez 8 жыл бұрын
thanks for brake changing demonstration. Very helpful. I have a Ford F 150 . I still may not do it myself but at least i can shop around for a reasonable price since i now understand that its not too hard to replace brakes. Thanks again
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+george36lopez This will be even more helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ortmgq6C3bnLaIk.html
@elmichoacanomx7641 8 жыл бұрын
all done bro, you make easy. when I pull out tire I found stabilizer bar link broke. tha was the hard part.. but finally got it all done thanks a lot
@stanturski5480 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you,Chris!
@ScubaCat3 11 жыл бұрын
That's an excellent tip. Also, try putting the old pad between the tool and the piston and then just push in the middle. That way you'll press it in directly and won't damage that seal on the piston.
@ljslegaldocumentpreparatio6524 6 жыл бұрын
Thank You I will be doing my brakes in the morning great video thanks again
@willparrott9173 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. It gives me the confidence I've needed. Great instruction. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge .
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Great! That is the goal of all of my how to videos!
@robertbryant3476 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Well explained and clear video. Thank you!
@scottgocek2010 8 жыл бұрын
thanks for keeping it simple!
@MotoGraham 11 жыл бұрын
Great video, will be doing this tomorrow. Thanks!
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Did you unscrew the cap off your master-cylinder reservoir (where you put the brake fluid)? Sometimes that does the trick. If not, then I would try pumping the brakes... Are you using the tool I used in the video?
@shitty250r 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video ! Thanks, from Kansas City, Missouri !
@jettrink7510 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks... I've had five Windstars and still drive my 2001 SEL.
@gchsbari 10 жыл бұрын
GREAT tutorial!
@khalefalexis378 7 жыл бұрын
Great job man this really helped me
@chrisfix 11 жыл бұрын
No prob! Hope you learned something from the video!
@pgperezlife32 4 жыл бұрын
97 Ford Escort here. Thanks again
@racerx82big 11 жыл бұрын
hey man, a little tip I learned from racing dirtbikes.. when u compress the piston back in, crack the bleeder and let that old fluid behind the piston come out.. it sits behind the piston and when the brakes get hot, it boils the fluid and breaks it down.. instead of pumping it all back up into the system and contaminating the rest, just squirt it out. long as the reservoir is full and u tighten the bleeder b4 u take the clamp off, u wont even need to bleed them
@Ivan-sh4pj 8 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful. I was nervous to do the job myself but it was really easy. Thanks for the video Chris👍🏼
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Ivan Failach Awesome Ivan! Glad the video was helpful!
@jamiesmith6956 6 жыл бұрын
Nice job thanks for info
@paulcooper3463 6 жыл бұрын
Love your vids very well explained.
@RTD1947 5 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!! Chris!! Beautiful job of explaining!!! Thanks
@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Definitely watch my new brake videos because this is one of my first haha.
@hemantgadar8314 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video
@JoseLopez-pm9vq 11 жыл бұрын
Great video man. .....I think I'm ready to replace my brake pads
@crazyadam9281 9 жыл бұрын
These videos really help me since I went to collage to do motor vehicle mechanics, so it's good that there are videos keep my knowledge up.
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Adam Lawrence Glad the videos are helpful Adam!
@MOOKIE_13852 8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job, i'm confident I can do this on my 90 Ranger now. Thanks!
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Dan Rowland Awesome! Watch this which is exactly for your ranger: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9KSeamim5a4lZc.html
@arnaudsanvi9713 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Chris. That was a great help. I'm pretty confident to replace my break.
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Great! That is my goal! Good luck!
@raulperero 6 жыл бұрын
Great job
@amritonline24 10 жыл бұрын
thanks chris for a good, simple perfect way to change brake pads.thax again
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
amrit pal Singh You are welcome! Glad my video was helpful!
@dannyf4995 5 жыл бұрын
Watching on your latest movies, I can tell for sure that you made a great improvement :-)
@FixChick 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for great video. I hope you make a video showing how to change the rotor too.. You make it easy and explain it so well, Thank you.
@dionpatel9740 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very very Helpful. Well Done Video
@Jdymock187 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Quality was great and made a lot of sense. Thanks.
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Jdymock187 Glad the video was helpful!
@lawrencefitzgerald4744 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Great intro to brake changing.
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Lawrence Fitzgerald No problem! I am glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!
@mcathawk1490 10 ай бұрын
Very well done
@sportsaholic503 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome so helpful and good camera angles, thank you !!!
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Alex Yett Glad the video was helpful!
@tteuvky 7 жыл бұрын
very helpful, my brother in law paid 50$ to change the pads, if i knew before how easy it is i would do it for free. thanks
@BURSTDOG 11 жыл бұрын
Helpful, Thanks!
@kevinnguyen3421 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you ChrisFix Ive been a subscriber for a while now And I watch your videos because They are always high quality and clear to listen to and understand I did my brake pads today and it was easy thanks to your video 😁👌
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Nguyen Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful and nice work changing the brakes out!
@emersonvega9167 4 жыл бұрын
Great you help me a lot thanks
@Jongpang 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much bro.
@Junglebuggg 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.. Really helped me
@gretschpainter 6 жыл бұрын
That was great! Very informative without any wasted info. Thank You
@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын
+gretschpainter thanks but this is an old video. Check out my new brake pad and rotor replacement video for an even better and more informative video.
@thflinch 7 жыл бұрын
Well done. Thank you.
@GeneMcCormick 9 ай бұрын
Don't forget the Ford rear brakes are different the piston rotates clockwise with a special tool. Good job Chris/
@wes326 5 жыл бұрын
This is an early ChrisFix video. He has a newer and better one covering rotor replacement in addition. It would also be good to let viewers know how to tell they need brake service in the first place, pad thickness, rotor wear and thickness, etc. Also how to find out how to and how much to torque nuts and bolts. His later videos are much more organized and comprehensive. He inspires confidence and is a true treasure to DIYers.
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