Remove Brake Caliper Bolts, Caliper & Old Brake Pads
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Better Hope your Brakes Don't look like this! Farm Vlog brakes gone bad!
What happens here
Locate the two Torx bolts (referred to as "star bolts" by the presenter) that secure the brake caliper. Use a ratchet with the appropriate Torx bit to loosen and remove these bolts. Once the bolts are out, carefully pull the brake caliper off the rotor. To prevent strain on the brake line, use a zip tie to support the caliper, ensuring it doesn't hang freely. Then, remove the old brake pads from the caliper assembly. The video shows the inner pad was completely worn down to the metal backing, while the outer pad had some material left.
Goal: Detach and safely secure the brake caliper, then remove worn pads.
Tools and materials
- Ratchet — Loosening and removing caliper bolts
- Safety Gloves — Hand protection
- Torx Bit — Used with ratchet for caliper bolts
- Zip Tie — Securing the caliper out of the way
- Worn Brake Pads — Components being replaced