Car Fix DIY Videos

This video will show you step by step on how to install new brake pads on Infiniti QX80 DIY Brake job Front Brake Pads – See Parts – Tools list below – bottom of this description. You do not need to fast forward with this video… I edited it as such. Fast Forwarded all where I can (during bolt on / bolt off / lubing,/ etc…) Installation of Bendix Ceramic Brake Pads easy to follow
A few installation notes
There are 4 bolts that need to come off:
Torque Settings for those 4 bolts
122 lbs (2 bolts) Pads Bracket aka Torque member = use 18 mm socket
53 lbs (2 bolts – Cylinder Body – Pistons Assembly – Caliper Assembly) = use 17 mm socket

This video will also show you:
Torque specification for the caliper assembly
Torque specification for the brake pads bracket aka torque member
How to install the brake wires
How to install retaining wires on disc brake
A trick on how to install the tension brake wire
How to Remove the Rotor
How to do a brake job without bleeding the brake lines
How to replace brake pads

AS I mentioned, I fast forwarded many clips to shorten the length of the video.
Keep watching until the end. I added a few video clips at the end – behind the scene – back story – commentary and tips.
In the end, I also added the “not on fast forward” compressing of pistons – in real time pistons compression

Do you like the parts and tool (brake pad spreader) on this video? Here are the links for it:
https://amzn.to/31hFgrr Single Piston Spreader – What I bought
https://amzn.to/2YMiFC0 I should’ve purchased this one! I will buy in the future.
https://amzn.to/31hR2Ca This is the Bendix Ceramic Pads – High End! Copper Free Pads
https://amzn.to/31jij7u CRC High Temp Grease! Ideal for the Bendix high temp ceramic brake pads
https://amzn.to/2YKaINi CRC Brake Cleaner non-chlorinated
https://amzn.to/31mcPZu Torque Wrench
https://amzn.to/2GL9iw7 Breaker Bar
https://amzn.to/2TajW4u Turkey baster to take out brake fluid from the reservoir

Tools Used:
17 mm Socket
18 mm Socket
Ratchet / Breaker Bar / Torque Wrench
New Pad Spreader (due to a recent move, I cannot find my red screw-on type spreader)
Plus items above – brake cleaner, CRC high temp grease, Bendix ceramic brake pads

1. Lossen up all lug nuts but do not take them off
2. Jack up the car – flat even ground
3. Use properly rated jacks – SAFETY!
4. Remove lug nuts and tires
5. Remove 2 Bolts holding the caliper assembly – pistons assembly
6. Remove Break Pads
7. Remove All Brackets
8. Remove 2 more bolts Brake Pad bracket Holder al Torque member
9. Remove Rotor – get it machined aka turned or Replace with a new pair
10. Clean all with Brake Cleaner
11. Grease Guide Pin aka Sliding Pin
12. Replace the Sliding Pin Boot
13. …Reverse process for re-installation 9. 8, 7, 6,…

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