Locating the VIN number for Changing Brake Pads

Series Summary

The steel plates that equipped with friction material to ensure proper stopping power for your vehicle are commonly known as brake pads. Drum and disc brakes convert kinetic energy in order to make the brake and the rotor "stick", causing a decrease in acceleration. Sometimes a car owner will want to install brake pads that surpass the factory standard to acclimate a car to different climates or capabilities. In these situations, it is important to understand not only how brake pads work, but what temperature they function at and how to install them properly. In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate brake pad installation, including instructions on filling brake fluid, locating caliper bolts, removing the tires for disc brake changes, as well as rotor, caliper and brake pad cleaning techniques.

Video Transcript

"Hi! My name is Jon on behalf of Expertvillage.com. In this series of videos, we will be changing brake pads for disc brakes. When figuring out what type of brake pads to buy, the first thing that you need to do is write down what VIN number you have. Typically, this is located on the driver side dash. The next thing that I typically do is, I go to Carfax.com and I’ll type in the VIN number, which will allow me to view the specifications of my car. When you go into your parts dealer, you can use this information, which will help them identify the specific brake pads that you need. "