I’m a novice when it comes to mechanic stuff but can anyone help me identify the problem here? The rotors are worn and I’ll have to get them replaced but it looks like my passenger side brake pad is crumbled up? Any thoughts? Thanks!

 

Can't see pads . Rotor looks real bad . Brakes are not hard to do . I use new rotors and ceramic pads . Never experienced a crumbling pad . I always use the proper lube on right places . I clean everything with brake spray . I carefully press piston back in and afterwards bleed a good amount of fluid out . Both of my factory fronts intermittently stuck after first brake job . That was composite pistons absorbing moisture when out then sticking sometimes after being pushed back in , only fix was reman calipers.

 

Definitely time to replace both pads and rotors. It's a relatively easy job to do. Just take your time and take pictures so you get everything back where it's supposed to be. Lots of helpful people on the site to answer specific questions as you go.

 

What these guys said above, but it's good practice to actually bleed/flush new fluid in and get the old fluid our of the caliper BEFORE doing the brake job so you don't push a bunch of nasty old fluid back up into the lines and contaminate the abs system when you compress the pistons back in after replacing the pads. At a minimum open the bleeders when compressing the caliper piston back in so the old fluid goes out the bleeder rather than back up the lines..
make sure that slider pins are well lubed and moving freely

 

The reason the pads are crumbly is they were used way beyond their wear limits. The rotor looks like the pads has come off and the backing plate was rubbing the rotor, metal to metal. You might want to consider replacing the calipers too. you can buy calipers that come with new brake pads in them.

 

Brake job is one of the easiest jobs to do , just look at you tube videos . Grease the pins and the back of pads with the proper stuff . take pics coming off and back on . Yes I agree bleed some fluid off first . Have plently on hand, use spray brake cleaner on rotors , no sense in turning rotors buy new . Most places don't turn them now anyway because of liability and labor cost .
You will develop skills to check your pads in the future. Just don't spill that brake fluid on your paint job ,only use the kind that your book calls for . Use only new fluid ,old opened fluid draws moisture .
Never try to move you vehicle until you pump up your brake pedal real good , be ready to use your emerg brake ,its good practice anyway . Always keep emerg brake working good and exercise it often . Mine has saved me several times.

 

I'd swing by the lockal parts store and purchase a repair manual in advance of purchasing parts, or at the same time.

The repair manual will help you understand the necessary steps. If you are apprehensive about doing the work, reading the book first may help determine if this is a job you wish to tackle.

While the work 'appears' to be difficult based on the amount of damage, it is really no different than if it were minor damage or if one were bored and wanted to replace rotors just because. Same steps to remove/install for major damage as there is for minor damage.

It's the small details like how to push back the piston and not damage the seals or removal of some brake fluid that is easily missed without the experience or instruction.

Take time to read up on what's going on in advance -this may be a pretty simple job for you!

 

As others have said, take a few pictures before you start the disassembly. Specifically take picture of brake hydraulic hose location and how it is attached and routed, same goes for ABS lines and air lines to hubs (if 4x4). Take photo of existing pad backing plate paying particular attention to the orientation of inner and outer pad mounting tabs. Do not suspend the caliper from the brake line, use a piece of wire tied to the suspension or other robust location or rest on something to prevent stressing the brake hose. I also put a note on my steering wheel that says PUMP BRAKES BEFORE MOVING to remind myself that you will have zero brakes unless you pump them prior to moving after a brake job, surprise! Also be careful to not get any lubricants or dirt on the new pad friction surfaces and clean the preservative off of the new rotors prior to installation.

The pictures will save your butt.