Smart Fortwo 451 2008 - Replacing Front Brake Pads and Discs/Rotors

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I replace the front brake pads and discs on my 2008 Smart Fortwo 451 Passion 84 BHP. There was a lip of corrosion around the inner and outer surfaces of the brake discs which was causing a speed related scraping noise when driving and when not applying the brakes.
I chose to fit replacement Bosch brake pads and Febi Bilstein brake discs (rotors if you are in the USA).
I took care to ensure that the surfaces where the brake pads contact the caliper carrier were very well prepared and used copper grease to ensure the pads can slide freely and not bind.
Upon completion of the work I made sure to pump the brake pedal until firm before driving.
In an earlier video I replaced the rear brake shoes, drums, wheel cylinders and changed the brake fluid/bled the braking system.
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Пікірлер: 32

@goedtuingerief Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your video .I am renovating a 15 year old smart 451.So i am very grateful to you. Thank you Auto Knight

@FiletCris 28 күн бұрын

thank you very much, i used your guide to take the disk brakes apart and gave them good clean :)

@jclarue9141 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the clear and concise instruction and video quality. I sincerely appreciate it! The Mercedes shop wanted an arm, a leg and my classic wrist watch for parts and labor.

@julienboucaron9780 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you push nice videos. My 2 cents experience: I put the following coated discs from ATE (ref 24.0110-0331.1) 2 years ago, so far nearly no rust. For the lubrication of the guides, I used Liqui Moly Ceramic paste (ref 3418), quiet resistant to salt/water.

@GavinHaughey 9 ай бұрын

Straight to the point, great concise commentry and visuals. Thanks very much.

@vladmares8128 Жыл бұрын

I only plan to "downgrade" to a smart 451 soon, your videos are really enjoyable to watch in the mean time. Keep up the good work, will be following you. Regards from Germany!

@sovetys Жыл бұрын

"yeah well, what can I say, it's a brake disc" has no reason being this funny, but it is :D And really good to learn about the brake pads, I just got my summer tires and I asked specifically to please check my brakes and they said the pads need to be replaced in a couple months (appointment already made in 2,5 months from now), but I couldn't help but worry if it's dangerous. Good to know it would make a strange sound if too worn!

@svenhansen9618 4 ай бұрын

Love the video, thank you for the details. I will now go out and do mine on my 2009.

@FamilieHalm Жыл бұрын

Top Man Top Reparatur gut erklärt!😇

@jcc6664 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful.

@deirdre444 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you!

@bertlzansinger Жыл бұрын

cheers, mate!

@siswantoro5150 Жыл бұрын

i'm from indonesia , may i know where is online store that recomended for buying smart fortwo parts?

@MizTori Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to design disc brakes for a 1938 HillmanMinx- it has 3 lug wheels. What is the lug spacing on these? Also the disc size?

@autoknight747 Жыл бұрын

Probably best to go onto the Euro Car parts or Autodoc app or website. They are pretty good at giving all the specs on there and will have far more detail than I can provide. Good luck with the Hillman Minx - great bit of classic motoring there!

@Electrowave Жыл бұрын

Your brake pads came with bolts. Mine were advertised with bolts (Amazon) bu came without bolts. The seller told me I don't need new bolts and to use the old ones, so I am wondering why bolts are supplied with some. Is it because they need replacing each time the pads are changed, or just in case the old bolts are corroded or damaged during removal? I have bought new disks and pads but after watching your video I think I should get some more things such as brake cleaner, copper slip, and a breaker bar. Then I should be prepared 🙂 Thank you for your video, it is very helpful. It would have been useful to also see the jacking points but sure I can work that out for myself, or find another video.

@autoknight747 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you get bolts, other times not - I’ve seen both over the years. If concerned, you could probably pick the bolts up from the main dealer for very little money. It’s nice to do the finishing touches when carrying out a job! The jacking points are marked out by arrows/indentations on the plastic side skirts. As these cars are so short, jacking up at the front or rear point on a given side can raise the whole side of the car which makes positioning of an axle stand very straightforward. Work safe and I hope it goes well!

@Electrowave Жыл бұрын

@@autoknight747 That's very helpful, thank you 🙂

@rishrevsR13 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you I have learned how to change a full set of brakes on my Smart Fortwo. Yes sir 🫡

@autoknight747 Жыл бұрын

So much money can be saved when there are no labour charges to pay 👍

@vincentcampanelli7250 2 ай бұрын

Is the rotor or hub threaded for the studs to the wheel????

@autoknight747 2 ай бұрын

Threads are in the hub

@user-xk4db1gk1b 4 ай бұрын

Hello, tell me, were there screws in the brake disc box?

@autoknight747 4 ай бұрын

No, the countersunk retaining screws that secure disc to hub were reused.

@hybridirongolfer8584 Жыл бұрын

where do you place the jack?

@autoknight747 Жыл бұрын

There are two designated jacking points on each sill, indicated by a little triangle at each location on the plastic sill covers, underneath. If in doubt, double check the handbook for precise locations.

@scottdelaney98 5 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos and they are very informative, but in this particular one when you used the flat screwdriver as a prybar on the pad to compress the piston I found myself putting my hands up screaming "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!" Lol. Also, no need to be so stingy with the grease on the face of the hub. Great video though.

@autoknight747 5 ай бұрын

Haha. That is a very old screwdriver which is perfect for just easing the piston in just a little so the pads can overcome the lip on the disc when removing the caliper. The pads and discs were trash anyway so no worries if they got damaged in the process. I’m pretty frugal with the copperslip as if applied too generously, centrifugal forces spin it out to places I don’t want it. Thank you!

@sussexexternalcleaning6276 Жыл бұрын

🚗🚗🚗

@brianfreeman8290 Жыл бұрын

That back plate, can it be replaced from behind, without removing the discs please ?

@autoknight747 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not, the bolts holding it in place are only accessible once the disc is off. To make it worse they can also be seized on older vehicles or coastal cars.

@brianfreeman8290 Жыл бұрын

@@autoknight747 Thank you.