Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to Remove and Replace the Front Brakes on a 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015 Chevy Cruze.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. BrakeBest Select Pro Front Ceramic Brake Pads: orly.cc/4pdW5OR
4. BrakeBest Select Pro Front Brake Rotor: orly.cc/44Ok9Am
5. O'Reilly DOT 3 Brake Fluid: orly.cc/4o7De8t
6. O'Reilly Brake Parts Cleaner: orly.cc/3UtR1sQ
7. CRC Caliper Grease: orly.cc/4jlHBef
8. Ratchet and Socket: orly.cc/3Odkxji
9. Breaker Bar: orly.cc/3Amrew0
10. Wheel Chock: orly.cc/4f7bdZX
11. Jack: orly.cc/3BjVHeB
12. Jack Stand: orly.cc/48rS2aE
13. Wire Brush: orly.cc/3QiWnVj
14. Shop Towels: orly.cc/4fFCSS4
15. T-30 Torx bit: orly.cc/3NoYfh5
16. Bleeder Tool: orly.cc/3CiS3Sc
17. Caliper Compressor tool: orly.cc/3J9yjV1
18. Torque Wrench: orly.cc/3Dcgu4g
19. Angle Meter: orly.cc/4qDuRCl
20. Large Flathead Screwdriver: orly.cc/3LpBokY
21. Hammer: orly.cc/4gYHLWJ
0:00 Welcome Back
0:30 Loosen Front Wheel Nuts
0:40 Lift and Support Front End
0:50 Remove Front Wheel
1:00 Remove Caliper
1:20 Hang Caliper
1:30 Remove Brake Pads
1:40 Remove Caliper Bracket
1:50 Remove Rotor
2:05 Apply Silicone Grease
2:55 Install New Rotor
3:05 Remove Brake Hardware
3:40 Apply Silicone Grease
4:10 Position Caliper Bracket
4:35 Apply Silicone Grease
4:45 Install New Brake Pads
5:10 Bleed Brakes
5:50 Position Caliper
6:10 Reinstall Wheel
6:20 Lower Front End
7:10 Test Drive Vehicle
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O’Reilly Auto Parts is a retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States and Mexico for both professionals and do-it-yourself customers. We’ve grown from a single store in 1957 to our current size of well over 6,000 locations (and growing), and our channel offers reliable automotive information that is concise and easy to understand.
#OReillyPowered #CarRepair
#TeamOReilly #CarMaintenance
O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.
Once you’ve got your supplies together, here’s what you’ll do:
Park on a level surface.
Chock the rear wheels… remove the wheel covers, if equipped… and use a lug wrench or breaker bar and 19mm socket to loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels.
Use a jack and jack stands to lift and support the front end of the vehicle.
Remove the lug nuts… and front wheels. If needed, turning the steering wheel can provide better access.
Use a 10mm socket and ratchet to loosen and remove the two caliper bolts.
Slide the caliper off the rotor. Use a large flathead screwdriver to compress the piston slightly if you have trouble getting the caliper off.
Hang the caliper somewhere out of the way, making sure there’s no pressure on the brake line.
Remove the old brake pads from the caliper bracket.
Use an 18mm socket to loosen the caliper bracket bolts… and remove the caliper bracket.
Turn the wheel straight again. Then use a T-30 bit to remove the screw securing the rotor… and remove the rotor. You can tap the rotor with a hammer if needed to remove it, but only use a hammer if you’re replacing the rotor.
Use a wire brush to remove any rust from the studs or the face of the hub.
Apply some silicone grease to the face of the hub to keep the new rotor from seizing to the hub.
Use brake cleaner and a shop towel or rag to remove oil from the friction surfaces of your new rotor.
This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to Remove and Replace the Front Brakes on a 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015 Chevy Cruze.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. BrakeBest Select Pro Front Ceramic Brake Pads: orly.cc/4pdW5OR
4. BrakeBest Select Pro Front Brake Rotor: orly.cc/44Ok9Am
5. O'Reilly DOT 3 Brake Fluid: orly.cc/4o7De8t
6. O'Reilly Brake Parts Cleaner: orly.cc/3UtR1sQ
7. CRC Caliper Grease: orly.cc/4jlHBef
8. Ratchet and Socket: orly.cc/3Odkxji
9. Breaker Bar: orly.cc/3Amrew0
10. Wheel Chock: orly.cc/4f7bdZX
11. Jack: orly.cc/3BjVHeB
12. Jack Stand: orly.cc/48rS2aE
13. Wire Brush: orly.cc/3QiWnVj
14. Shop Towels: orly.cc/4fFCSS4
15. T-30 Torx bit: orly.cc/3NoYfh5
16. Bleeder Tool: orly.cc/3CiS3Sc
17. Caliper Compressor tool: orly.cc/3J9yjV1
18. Torque Wrench: orly.cc/3Dcgu4g
19. Angle Meter: orly.cc/4qDuRCl
20. Large Flathead Screwdriver: orly.cc/3LpBokY
21. Hammer: orly.cc/4gYHLWJ
0:00 Welcome Back
0:30 Loosen Front Wheel Nuts
0:40 Lift and Support Front End
0:50 Remove Front Wheel
1:00 Remove Caliper
1:20 Hang Caliper
1:30 Remove Brake Pads
1:40 Remove Caliper Bracket
1:50 Remove Rotor
2:05 Apply Silicone Grease
2:55 Install New Rotor
3:05 Remove Brake Hardware
3:40 Apply Silicone Grease
4:10 Position Caliper Bracket
4:35 Apply Silicone Grease
4:45 Install New Brake Pads
5:10 Bleed Brakes
5:50 Position Caliper
6:10 Reinstall Wheel
6:20 Lower Front End
7:10 Test Drive Vehicle
Facebook: facebook.com/oreillyautoparts
Instagram: instagram.com/oreillyautoparts
Twitter: twitter.com/oreillyauto
Find your local O’Reilly Auto Parts: oreillyauto.com/locations
Shop all your automotive needs: oreillyauto.com
Subscribe and ring the notification bell! bit.ly/2bTyluF
Check out our How-To Hub library: oreillyauto.com/how-to-hub
On our channel we cover several different topics:
Auto Product Descriptions
DIY Auto Repair
Do It Yourself Car Maintenance
Car Repair How-Tos by Year, Make and Model
O’Reilly Auto Parts is a retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States and Mexico for both professionals and do-it-yourself customers. We’ve grown from a single store in 1957 to our current size of well over 6,000 locations (and growing), and our channel offers reliable automotive information that is concise and easy to understand.
#OReillyPowered #CarRepair
#TeamOReilly #CarMaintenance
O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.
Once you’ve got your supplies together, here’s what you’ll do:
Park on a level surface.
Chock the rear wheels… remove the wheel covers, if equipped… and use a lug wrench or breaker bar and 19mm socket to loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels.
Use a jack and jack stands to lift and support the front end of the vehicle.
Remove the lug nuts… and front wheels. If needed, turning the steering wheel can provide better access.
Use a 10mm socket and ratchet to loosen and remove the two caliper bolts.
Slide the caliper off the rotor. Use a large flathead screwdriver to compress the piston slightly if you have trouble getting the caliper off.
Hang the caliper somewhere out of the way, making sure there’s no pressure on the brake line.
Remove the old brake pads from the caliper bracket.
Use an 18mm socket to loosen the caliper bracket bolts… and remove the caliper bracket.
Turn the wheel straight again. Then use a T-30 bit to remove the screw securing the rotor… and remove the rotor. You can tap the rotor with a hammer if needed to remove it, but only use a hammer if you’re replacing the rotor.
Use a wire brush to remove any rust from the studs or the face of the hub.
Apply some silicone grease to the face of the hub to keep the new rotor from seizing to the hub.
Use brake cleaner and a shop towel or rag to remove oil from the friction surfaces of your new rotor.
