In this video I show the process of replacing brake pads and rotors on a Ford Fusion along with the process of replacing the front lower forward mounted control arm. -Enjoy!
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45 thoughts on “Ford fusion: front brakes lower control arm”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DASH CAM says:

    Can you help me out, on a 2009 Ford fusion the pins are different length on the front caliper. holder Does the longer pin go on top or the bottom . One side is opposite to the other and I don't know which is the wright way and can't find that info anywhere, thanks!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Crew says:

    there is one I think it's the lower control arm on the front that you have to lower the subframe a little bit to get the bolt out. I learned so much from your videos thank you cuz I have a fusion just like that one.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Richardson says:

    Wow 💥 is this guy good' – or what !!

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars O’Shack Hennessy says:

    Napper is NOT a sponsor. I can’t go to NAPA without saying that when I walk in the door.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cornelius Parker says:

    To put the control arm on your vehicle

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doug Stout says:

    Inner pad should say inner not outer.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars pixelmad says:

    Gonna try some ham & horse radish in 2021!

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars akidojlaw537 says:

    It’s great to hear Hannah working alongside dad.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nelson Dimas says:

    Just did one of these, used a pitman arm puller to get the bushings off and a ball joint press to put them back in the knuckle

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kirby Schneider says:

    Yes Hannah was correct. Equilateral.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Salvador Gutierrezr says:

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  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ranae Josemaria says:

    Eric know your videos are greatly appreciated I’ve learned a lot since following you and thanks to this video I’ve ended a few months of trying to find a correct control arm because the width of the male end I thought to be different was just a removable sleeve to take off and slap onto the new control arm.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kimmy says:

    Great video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Looks like you know your stuff. I’m happy to know what Thanksgiving foods you like to eat. I’d ALSO liked to have learned what that purple lube was called and why you use it. Or shown the difference between the old and new break pads. I’ve watched two of your videos and they are excellent. For the people who know your style or know what they are doing they can fast forward to what they need to know. For people like me, who just are looking to be an informed consumer, I appreciated the other video where you are talking through what you are doing and why. I watch a ton of videos and don’t comment because I don’t feel like my comment would make a difference. I appreciate your willingness, time and effort it takes to put these videos together.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jersey Fresh Fishing says:

    Eric, great video. I have to ask why i don't see you cutting rotors, just replacing them? Here in Soviet Jersey they put strong pressure on shops to cut them and not use new Chiniseum rotors

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A Physics Professor says:

    A Ford Fusion that hasn't gone nuclear? What a find.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Big Dog50001 Automotive says:

    Pay me now or pay me MORE later.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dance4lifeGBR says:

    Rusty ford fusion .. jeez

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wyattoneable says:

    I enjoyed the conversation. 🙂

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CJ says:

    Got to love New York salt

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars fuzzy19111 says:

    Sittin here watchin Dr.O beat on a Ford while polishing the brass frame of my new Uberti Ahhh.._.Lifes good.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hank Kingsley says:

    Ramekin. Learned something new today. Never heard that word ever in 54 years.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ho, The Megapode! says:

    You mention the LCA tool from Sim in your pinned comment but I didn't see you use it in this video. Am I blind or missing something?

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Man Dan says:

    WHOA! A vid without a scan tool?! What's the world coming to..

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars cluck head says:

    I like the wrenching videos. Enjoy seeing these NY rust buckets getting fresh parts.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars R230Tuner says:

    Cold turkey dipped in miracle whip… I just had the momentary epileptic chills… you know the one.

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joseph Egon says:

    looked like you put the outer pad on the inside.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jr neff says:

    if the caliber does not press back right was that up front parts and labor?

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Delle says:

    OK Eric,, How about giving up your recipe?

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Justa Hasbeen says:

    You only told your customer they needed brakes so you could whip out the brake cleaner 😉

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars khrwjt says:

    We need that cheese souffle recipe.
    And another thing to do with left over mashed potatoes is to make gnocchi.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Harper says:

    Is that Hannah I hear?? How's school treating you, we miss you giving Eric a hard time

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andrew Sickau says:

    You're both right. Every equilateral triangle is isosceles.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Norman Gallant says:

    GOOD JOB

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JagerEinheit says:

    Dr O says " When bushings are loose, big nasty gets use"

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nicholas Gamble says:

    Tell me about it I live on mid Michigan I'm freezing my nuts off

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Beavis Kornholio says:

    I noticed that you mentioned that in new york you cannot fail for a loose ball joint. So my question to you is can they refuse to give you the inspection sticker for not letting them replace your cabin air filter?

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lars Dahl says:

    You repair cars like Steve Vai plays guitar; it doesn't even look like you're thinking about what you're doing. You could fix cars blindfolded and make it look easy.

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J B says:

    Napa Coated rotors and adaptive one pads nice sale

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Park says:

    this is now a cooking show, not a car repair show

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CP says:

    A triangle is scalene if all of its three sides are different (in which case, the three angles are also different). If two of its sides are equal, a triangle is called isosceles. A triangle with all three equal sides is called: Equilateral.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tomduncan1970 says:

    Do you need to clean the fluid film off of the lug nut threads? I hear mixed input online. Thanks.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Calvin Hill says:

    What is the hardest thing u had to fix

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars New Jersey Bill says:

    Ford does like their weird weights in the strangest locations…

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars billy greenhorn says:

    So is your bro gonna start doin some big truck vids?

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Leroy Jr. says:

    Thanks for bringing me along.

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