HSPN How-To Series on Brake System Maintenance (Pads, Lines, Fluid)

**Ben** · 05-31-2006, 10:28 PM

Here is the HSPN How-To series on Brake System Maintenance.

Part 1: Brake Pads (as well as how to jack up the car and remove the wheels)
http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=44

Part 2: Stainless Steel Brake Lines
http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=45

Part 3: Changing / Bleeding Brake Fluid (as well as how to properly torque the wheels)
http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=46

Enjoy!

**Nivek** · 05-31-2006, 11:24 PM

Another great video!

kts262 · 06-01-2006, 03:59 AM

Great videos! I'm going to be going these soon, so thanks for posting these to make my life easier.

lokutus1 · 06-01-2006, 05:58 AM

great stuff!

wjc04wrx · 06-01-2006, 06:53 AM

Is there any way to actual download these videos to have on a computer for future reference?

STiPwrSlide · 06-01-2006, 08:44 AM

awesome Ben! Thank you.

Singletrack · 06-01-2006, 08:58 AM

It's great that you guys are making videos like this! I have some constructive criticism : )

I know you note in the video that the shims should also be inserted. You may want to add that brake grease should be used between the shims and the back of the new pad. Failure to do so will result in squeaking.

Also, if you are doing all 4 corners and you, or anyone who has worked on the car, has previously topped up the brake fluid reservoir, you run the risk of overflowing it by compressing all the calipers and installing new pads. I make sure to pump the brakes a few times after each corner, and check the reservoir level. If it is above the high line, I extract any excess with a syringe.

It's really awesome that you guys are doing this, it will empower a lot of people to start working on their cars and save money!

Chris05STi · 06-01-2006, 09:13 AM

Ben, another awesome job!!!!

SUBIRU · 06-01-2006, 09:14 AM

alright! just wat i was waiting for! yay ben and hspn!

**409industries** · 06-01-2006, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys. Ill be sure to have part three up very soon.

Singletrack - Points well taken. I would have to agree with putting the brake grease between the shims and the rear of the pads, as i did have *squeaking issues* hahahah. so loud!

Allen504tke · 06-01-2006, 09:29 AM

Ben these videos are making every STi owner a DIYer.

Thanks

flytojungho · 06-01-2006, 10:12 AM

one question.. what's in the "spray bottle"? just plain water?

**Ben** · 06-01-2006, 07:53 PM

Yes, just tap water. You just want to wash any areas that got brake fluid spilled on them.

stibaby · 06-01-2006, 10:30 PM

Awesome just wat i was waiting for

**Ben** · 06-01-2006, 10:34 PM

Part 3 (fluid) is now up on the site.

http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=46

05-31-2006, 10:28 PM	#1
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	HSPN How-To Series on Brake System Maintenance (Pads, Lines, Fluid) Here is the HSPN How-To series on Brake System Maintenance. Part 1: Brake Pads (as well as how to jack up the car and remove the wheels) http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=44 Part 2: Stainless Steel Brake Lines http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=45 Part 3: Changing / Bleeding Brake Fluid (as well as how to properly torque the wheels) http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=46 Enjoy! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Ben : 06-01-2006 at 10:34 PM.

06-01-2006, 10:34 PM	#15
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Part 3 (fluid) is now up on the site. http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=46 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-31-2006, 11:24 PM	#2
Nivek www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,068 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	Another great video!

06-01-2006, 03:59 AM	#3
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,078 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Great videos! I'm going to be going these soon, so thanks for posting these to make my life easier.

06-01-2006, 05:58 AM	#4
lokutus1 Silver Member Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,327 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	great stuff!

06-01-2006, 06:53 AM	#5
wjc04wrx Junior STI Driver Posts: 88 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Is there any way to actual download these videos to have on a computer for future reference?

06-01-2006, 08:44 AM	#6
STiPwrSlide STI Driver Car: 04/white/silver Fav Mod: Accessport Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 214 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	awesome Ben! Thank you.

06-01-2006, 08:58 AM	#7
Singletrack Spec C Club Car: 04 Impreza WRX STi Fav Mod: La Quarta Stella Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 1,438 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	It's great that you guys are making videos like this! I have some constructive criticism : ) I know you note in the video that the shims should also be inserted. You may want to add that brake grease should be used between the shims and the back of the new pad. Failure to do so will result in squeaking. Also, if you are doing all 4 corners and you, or anyone who has worked on the car, has previously topped up the brake fluid reservoir, you run the risk of overflowing it by compressing all the calipers and installing new pads. I make sure to pump the brakes a few times after each corner, and check the reservoir level. If it is above the high line, I extract any excess with a syringe. It's really awesome that you guys are doing this, it will empower a lot of people to start working on their cars and save money!

06-01-2006, 09:13 AM	#8
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 8,920 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (20)	Ben, another awesome job!!!!

06-01-2006, 09:14 AM	#9
SUBIRU Silver Member Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: fix-it tickets Location: sj, ca Posts: 875 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	alright! just wat i was waiting for! yay ben and hspn!

06-01-2006, 09:23 AM	#10
409industries DirtyImpreza.com Car: 04 STi, 01 RS Fav Mod: ACPT CFDS Location: Southern California Posts: 661 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Thanks for the feedback guys. Ill be sure to have part three up very soon. Singletrack - Points well taken. I would have to agree with putting the brake grease between the shims and the rear of the pads, as i did have squeaking issues hahahah. so loud!

06-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#11
Allen504tke Spec C Club Car: FaAa$TaAaAa@aru Fav Mod: JDM Goodies Location: Mars Btches Posts:* 2,296 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Ben these videos are making every STi owner a DIYer. Thanks

06-01-2006, 10:12 AM	#12
flytojungho Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Prodrive oval tip Location: carmel indiana Posts: 1,251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	one question.. what's in the "spray bottle"? just plain water?

06-01-2006, 07:53 PM	#13
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Yes, just tap water. You just want to wash any areas that got brake fluid spilled on them.

06-01-2006, 10:30 PM	#14
stibaby Professional STI Racer Car: G35 & GS350 & JAZZ Fav Mod: Turbo upgrade Location: New Orleans L.A. Posts: 775 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Awesome just wat i was waiting for