In my previous video I showed you how you can replace the rear brake pads and rotors but during that process I noticed that my rear left caliper was seized so in this video I'm replacing it by a new one.
Video content:
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00:00 - Intro
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00:14 - Today's job
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00:30 - Jack up the car
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00:53 - Remove the wheel
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01:12 - Penetrating oil
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01:23 - Check handbrake and resorvoir
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01:08 - Penetrating oil
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01:34 - Remove allen key cover bolt
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01:53 - Loosen en remove allen key
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02:40 - Remove handbrake assembly
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03:18 - Remove lower guide pin bolt
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03:57 - Already loosen the banjo bolt
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04:07 - Remove caliper
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04:44 - Clean and regrease slinder pin
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05:12 - Compare the calipers
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05:24 - New caliper ready for installation
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05:45 - Install new caliper
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06:19 - Install lower guide pin bolt
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06:54 - Reinstall handbrake assembly
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07:59 - Swap over the brake line
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09:22 - Remove old caliper
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09:50 - Allen key adjustment process
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11:14 - Check handbrake
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11:33 - Install lower guide pin bolt dust cap
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11:40 - Bleeding the new brake caliper
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13:44 - Finish the job
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14:22 - Outro
Things you will need:
» Jack / Jackstand
» Gloves (optional)
» Breaker bar (optional)
» Socket wrench
» Socket extension (optional)
» 21mm socket (for lug nuts)
» 14mm socket
» 10mm socket
» Penetrating oil
» Paper towels
» 4mm allen wrench
» Bungee cord or zip ties
» Brake cleaner
» Sanding paper (P120)
» High temperature grease
» Torque wrench
» Rear brake caliper
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