How to Replace Front Brake Calipers On Any Car!

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In the video, 1A Auto shows how to remove and replace worn, seized, broken or leaky brake calipers. The video is applicable to all vehicles with modern hydraulic disc brake systems.
🔧 List of tools used:
• Pocket Screwdriver
• Complete Metric Wrench Set 1aau.to/osj/1AXAA00010
• Complete Metric Socket Set 1aau.to/ozI/1AXAA00043
• Hose Pinch-Off Pliers
• Pliers
• Complete SAE Socket Set 1aau.to/oI/1AXAA00042
• Complete Torx Bit Set 1aau.to/onL/1AXAA00008
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/ogR/1AXAA00078
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/o5R/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oIG/1AXAA00044
• Complete SAE Wrench Set 1aau.to/ocP/1AXAA00011
• Brake Grease
• Complete Hex Socket Set
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/otJ/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/or4/1AXAA00065
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@gregwilson6460 3 жыл бұрын

@onpsxmember Жыл бұрын

Could you do a caliper rebuild video, please?

@bobswagger9047 10 ай бұрын

The hose pliers were a critical step to doing this that i did not know off. I really appreciete the thorough and detailed instruction.

@johnarnold8045 2 жыл бұрын

Someone asked if there is a left and right caliper. The answer is YES. The bleeder valve needs to be on top when you install the caliper otherwise will not bleed properly. Hope this helps the next guy!!!

@StormDogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Something like replacing brake calipers seems easy enough, but it's always those little steps a guy can't know until he's told that get him into trouble--like making sure the slider brackets are greased.

@charlesmcwilliams1644 2 жыл бұрын

Good teacher, Good video. It was a proper brake job. The average shop wouldn't do that through of work.

@He11icon 2 жыл бұрын

One of the more comprehensive how to or DIY videos. Good job.

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+He11icon Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@brummiesteve590 Жыл бұрын

Best in depth video of caliper replacement. Little tips that make the difference.

@biteme7181 Жыл бұрын

I feel like you don’t get the credit you deserve. keep going above and beyond and be happy at what you do because you are damn good at it!

@Tropicsca 3 жыл бұрын

You are my supervisors doppleganger lol. Exact tone, the way you describe things in detail, safety...kind of scary.

@donjohnson3701 Жыл бұрын

1A Auto is the gold standard in producing these videos. When I need to do a job I look up a 1A Auto video to see if they have made a video on it. Excellent job guys and thanks for sharing your knowledge

@99whs Жыл бұрын

This fellow does a great job. He torques everything to specs and takes no shortcuts.

@nathanbrenner3990 3 жыл бұрын

Holy veerhicle...

@josequintana6526 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Really like the thoroughness of detail. If a shop did this for you, you would pay a "pretty penny" for a repair that is not so difficult, if you have the right tools and instruction. Really appreciate this company providing so much good content for the DIYer. Keep up the great work.

@1AAuto 10 ай бұрын

+Jose Quintana Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@keithelliott4636 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Most thorough I have ever seen. Now I won't be missing any of those important little tricks! Thank you!

@apmirkin 3 жыл бұрын

You changed the caliper carrier as well as the caliper itself; (which in the US) you call bracket. Very good video.

@evanwalters63 Жыл бұрын

As he said: do NOT reuse the copper crush washers. They wll leak if you do. Also on the bracket bolts: you see how there's some white color on the bolts? That's dried thread locker. You might want to clean the old thread locker off of them and add a little bit of new thread locker to the bolts that hold the bracket to the car. Those bolts have to be very tight unlike the slide pins.

@red380zzz 5 ай бұрын

1A Auto rocks! I have used your videos for a successful brake bleed and now I will use this video to replace the front calipers on my 2014 Dodge Challenger. Very much appreciate the precise and knowledgeable content you guys put out! Nice presentation Len(or is it Lenny)?

@rudy5454 10 ай бұрын

Do you have to bleed all The rest of the calipers if you only changing one calipers? Also is there a tool you can recommend to buy to close off the brake line when removing the caliper?

@jbmann52 3 жыл бұрын

Great timely video. Bought calipers today to replace the originals on my truck. Glad you had this video available. Thank you

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Barry Mann Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@jamestate9753 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent step by step demonstration on this project!

@douglassmith8950 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time to show us all the finer details that may videos on KZfaq leave out.

@aaron4376 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH " hey these, they are like gold, keep them" omg that is the stuff i misplaced or lose. Thank you, long story sort, you helped a dude with Narcolepsy who gets VERY forgetful. I watched it a few times, fixing a car I am giving to a friend.

@jerseyinthephilippines1283 3 жыл бұрын

I was told not to crimp the lines on the count they have metal inside. I didn’t crimp the lines and I didn’t get hardly any dribble. Just saying. Thank you for the video. Enjoyed as always.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+JerseyinthePhilippines Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@34Nails 10 ай бұрын

Got to change my caliper on Tuesday and this video is very helpful compared to other caliper videos I watched they tend to make changing this part look more complicating this. video is much easier, thank you ☺️

@aliakbarbourji 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing i wish mechanical engineers learn more from you

@paul-andrelarose3389 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent presentation and provides much useful information for all-too-often neglected preventative maintenance purposes. Thanks. 2022/08/18. Ontario, Canada.

@scottjudah 6 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks. I've seen others recommend some thread lock on the bolts due to the amount of vibration brakes have. Like always, you all provide great how to videos! Thanks.

@dejv1111 6 ай бұрын

Šťastný kraj bez sněhu, ledu a solených silnic. Auto bez koroze je sen všech nejen evropských mechaniků... 😊

@pancellorum1 2 ай бұрын

A Great video and very informative, just one thing I would add is to check the Master cylinder fluid when you were waiting for the fluid to statrt leaking from the Bleed nipple.👍

@grantspeirs6789 4 жыл бұрын

Great video well put together and very clear, many thanks 👍

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Grant Speirs Thanks for checking us out!

@pg981 3 жыл бұрын

Len is " The Man " !

@ronalddowie1734 3 жыл бұрын

You explain very well and video is very good.

@jasonbabore153 3 ай бұрын

I always fix my "veericle" with 1A Auto vids 😜

@israel9294 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I was able to change my own for the first time. I encountered some questions. When I remove the brake hose, the bolt had a small hole, I didn’t know if that hole had to align with the brake hose hole? They both had a hole. Also I used the new copper ring washer that came with the new caliper, after I finished both started leaking were the washers are, so I removed them and put the old original ones back and both leaks stopped. I guess new doesn’t always mean better. Thanks again for the video I learned from watching your video and trial and error.

@dwtocher6806 Жыл бұрын

Reliable mechanic trustworthy

@aviationworld3858 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I found this video to be very helpfull. Thanks!

@SSMLivingPictures 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I learned a number of good tips

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Jamie Pyette Thanks for the feedback!

@Esianegg 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Got my old Corolla stop shaking when break in highway. Thanks

@jtprice8775 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the video. I am thinking about replacing my front calipers on a 11 year old SUV. This video will help.

@mannimarquez5851 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I plan on doing this to my 2016 silverado. I just have one caliper to replace front passenger, do I bleed all 4 brakes when done?

@LadyL31786 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this looks easy anyone can do it theirselves, they just need the parts. In my case, I need the parts and tools.

@freedomrising4836 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the education...I needed this

@m.m1048 Жыл бұрын

Hi the crush washers for benjo bolt have flat and rounded side so what is the orientation?

@parneypots 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+parneypots Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@valvlad09 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank you!

@zeta6798 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente explicación excelente

@mercifulservint Жыл бұрын

Very detail oriented video that is clear and cut. "Easy peesey"

@2002erli Жыл бұрын

Great Instructions- Thank you!

@yurykalinin7399 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for useful description. I have a question for you. If I changed two front calipers , do I have to bleed all four brakes?

@stevenmckelvey4210 Жыл бұрын

Excellent knowledgeable guide

@blebail 8 ай бұрын

Thank a lot for your video ;-) I have just finished brake job (with one jam caliper replaced) on my son car ! It was very helpfull !

@TheeLoneRanger 3 жыл бұрын

If my banjo bolt is leaking brake fluid is it possible I stripped it by tightening too much?

@Alias1055 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Great Technician!!

@stevewendling8480 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Would you happen to know the torque specs for 2011 explorer ?

@trippwiththeyellowchevycob7015 3 жыл бұрын

What is a verikel?

@heavenward7876 3 жыл бұрын

I only came to the comment section for this reason.

@JillyBean860 3 жыл бұрын

@@heavenward7876 same

@googleuser868 2 жыл бұрын

Intentional speech impediment to see if the students are paying attention.

@joehumeas7196 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen people use Sil-Glyde on the caliper slide/guide pins. Also, I’ve seen people use anti seize on the brake pad contact points. Is that ok?

@slengoslengaw8510 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to do both callipers at the same time if say one was seized?

@normaalvarez1355 2 жыл бұрын

If you clamp the brake fluid line do you still need o bleed the break lines?

@nickwilson1475 3 жыл бұрын

What size are those brake caliper braket bolts?

@winkawak 2 жыл бұрын

is it safe to use copper anti seize on back of brake pad? is it safe on rubber piston boot?

@fuckcensorship69 2 жыл бұрын

It would be great if you answered peoples questions

@abdulrahmanalobaidi5016 2 жыл бұрын

What is that electric cylinder thing your using I tried searching for it but idk the name of it

@geraldbullock6720 4 жыл бұрын

What size socket to remove caliper 2002 chevy avalanche?

@rubenvargas3547 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@organfan668 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, the front right caliper on my Buick will lock up, not where the car stops but it shakes and gets incredibly hot, and I’m wondering if it needs lubrication on the parts or completely replace with new ones

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Organ Fan Thank you! We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@RGL642 2 жыл бұрын

All well and good but what is the manf. specs for the screw torques????

@Jimmy_Cavallo 2 ай бұрын

💥 I have to separate the brake line from the caliber and then bring the caliper somewhere to have the threads cleaned up because I strip them slightly. Could you tell me how to prevent the brake fluid from dripping out of the open line at the caliper end (the banjo bolt) in the half hour that I’ll be gone.??

@KeepingItReal 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to bleed the lines once your done

@gavin13ify 3 ай бұрын

What were the size of the bracket bolts so that I can buy the right socket

@floresleo2001 3 жыл бұрын

Hi could you please tell me what is the tighten torque manufacturer for a Lincoln Navigator 2003 4WD on front and back calipers?

@Banditt42 2 жыл бұрын

It's not the space shuttle. Just tighten it.

@ItsGrantM 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you why the pin wasnt lubed up, because the mechanic who fit it wants you to come back in a year when its seized up Lol

@brendasuckow9055 3 ай бұрын

Do you have a video for another style of caliper? Mine do not look like this. (03 T&C)

@patrickyerovsek479 3 жыл бұрын

Dumb question, I've got a left front caliper that locked up. Can I just replace the caliper or do I need to replace the bracket as well? Auto novice here

@oregonboy84 3 жыл бұрын

Typically you only need to replace the caliper but a lot of aftermarket parts include the bracket

@sifng Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial video

@syzrp 3 жыл бұрын

Question. If I'm replacing both front calipers and rotors and pads, do I still need the same type of calipers I'm replacing?

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Emmanuel Brillant Thanks for watching! You just want to make sure that whichever part you purchase is going to be correct for your application. We recommend purchasing a part that is meant to replace your original factory part.

@dandemmers8538 Жыл бұрын

Can you please clarify, "manufacturers specs" what exactly is the torque setting? for the pad bracket and caliper?

@ThatYouTubeGuy 4 жыл бұрын

I heard that you don’t HAVE to do a manual brake bleed after bleeding the caliper. Is this true. Is it just recommended to do that. I need to know fast. Thanks.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+ThatGuyCoop It is good to do a manual brake bleed to get any air out of the lines.

@jnwill081 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video as I wait at my mechanic 🧰 for my calipers to be done

@JW-ke9ed 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of clamping the brake hose, you can use a piece of 2x4 against the front edge of the driver seat and press the brake pedal down.

@beardedtoolreviews7185 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a good alternative? Does it work? Thanks

@bryanwarm2471 2 жыл бұрын

@@beardedtoolreviews7185 Absolutely does work. I am using this technique right now as I rebuild the leaking piston area.on my Honda Civic. I strongly dislike crimping things. Just be certain to disconnect the battery as your bra,ke lights will be on the whole time.

@dsouthernflyboi 3 жыл бұрын

Drinking game “Manufacturers Specifications “

@st.michaelthearchangel7774 3 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial! However, why did you double, and even triple, torque the bolts when you get the first click with the torque wrench? As far as I know that can possibly damage and/or strip the threads, right?

@doabackflip8506 2 жыл бұрын

Idk but it looked like he hardly tightened them up at all. Idk much about torque but I thought you had to crank down on um tight and hard?

@ChuckZeppelin 2 жыл бұрын

You know, if you would have used a clear vinyl hose over the bleeder and the other end in a bucket so you would not have to clean up after yourself. Other than that, it was a great video. I gave you a thumbs up.

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+CMM Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@brandonbodi7578 4 жыл бұрын

If you're replacing one caliber do you need to only bleed that one side of the car??

@ChuckZeppelin 2 жыл бұрын

If you are smart, especially since the car is already up in the air, I would bleed the entire system starting with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder.

@codychavarria6088 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need to replace both sides or can you replace one side at a time only if needed

@marcanthony9659 Жыл бұрын

Best to get a kit and do them both so that they have even wear, because chances are if one became worn, if wont be long until the other side needs to be serviced too

@shakexfate-drippy7852 3 жыл бұрын

Should caliper move a little after I put it on

@lmr9512 27 күн бұрын

Is it safe to drive without a rubber boot on caliper slide pin?

@tjgourdy 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Tj G Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@efrensaclolo7021 2 жыл бұрын

You did not mention that the banjo bolt has to align with the hose otherwise you will not able to bleed the system.I had that experience the hard way because the caliper that I bought is defective. The cylinder is seized inside the cup (made in China)

@bobpeters61 6 ай бұрын

Wouldn't re-used pads from a bad caliper have weird wear from being used on a bad caliper?

@cruxinterfaces 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work, you should try using our products on your vehicle Thank you for the content

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Crux Interfacing Solutions Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@ma7net9cAllah 3 жыл бұрын

As I see with a lot of videos, mechanics always fail to give sizes of tools for removing parts. I like the video. Please next time include names and sizes of tools thank you

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+ma7net9cAllah Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@FlatBunny360 3 жыл бұрын

It's not really something they should have to say. Its easiest to just Google what you'll need or check autozone or similar

@joehumeas7196 3 жыл бұрын

They actually usually put the parts used and socket sizes, but as he said in the beginning of the video, this instruction was not meant to be vehicle specific. The socket sizes vary from vehicle to vehicle.

@jeremypinder4436 3 жыл бұрын

i have a questionif one caliper is bad do i just change that one or do i change the both of them i need to know thanks

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+jeremy pinder Thanks for checking us out! It is best to replace the other side, if one failed many times the other side is not far behind.

@catrinelwc 2 жыл бұрын

are the front calipers the same or 2 different parts? also are the front and rear calipers the same as well? 2004 nissan maxima

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+catrin b Thanks for watching! Calipers are not interchangeable, so each corner will require its own caliper.

@israel9294 3 ай бұрын

What kind of grease did you use ?

@RL-RL 4 жыл бұрын

I have bought from 1A before for my wifes 08 Accord, and other "modern" cars, but very limited brake parts (no calipers) for my 1979 K5 Blazer.

@mrfreeman1763 3 жыл бұрын

79 is over 40 years old, it's an antique at this point, no sense complaining that you can't find parts for it without going to someone who specializes in that.

@israel9294 3 ай бұрын

I forgot to mention I bought my brake pads at the dealer and they did not fit so I had to file them down. Is that normal?

@sethbounds9114 Ай бұрын

Is it okay to do work on you're car without a Torque wrench

@okidokidiego5783 3 жыл бұрын

Manufacture specification torque, where can I found? I have 2017 Nissan Sentra Sr turbo

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+O kid oki Diego Any repair manual specific to your vehicle (Chilton's, Haynes, Motor, Factory manual, etc.) You can find them at most parts stores, you can check them out at your public library, you can find them on eBay and sometimes on craigslist, and you can download a pdf file from the internet, often free!

@lsman38 2 жыл бұрын

The black grease contain molybdenum which will eat away the plastic. It's for metal against metal. You should only use clear silicone paste on the slider

@PeterMurrayj 2 жыл бұрын

kinda like what was on there :)

@CarsonAdams44 Жыл бұрын

“Hey Len I’ll give you $100 if you say veerhicle instead of vehicle for the entire video” Len- “bet!”.. But seriously great video! Thanks for the attention to detail!