Stupid irritating music. Why go through all this and then not provide the torque specs for the nuts bolts and the preload on the wheel hub bearing? Makes it all pointless.
this video was made years ago and i have changed many things...and i dont use music now. i dont provide torque specs because people have different years and they differ. .so id rather not be liable for that. I do suggest looking them up online. So you got absolutley nothing from this video or are you mainly here to criticize it? Next time come hold the camera snd tell me what im doing wrong..thatd be fun. Thanks for your support...
@@PowerModzOfficial I think if people need 100% of a walk through like needing torque specs, or the type of grease to use, or the name of wrenches, then those people shouldn't be attempting work like this. I been in the auto industry for 35 years and the reason i came to this video was i needed a fast basic video before i order my parts online. people need to give thank the ones that make videos , even if the videos are bad. Videoing your work, then editing then uploading turns a 2 hour repair into a full day process. Remember people, video tutorial ( and the internet with all its info) never even existed before 10 years ago. If it weren't for videos like this , then you'd be buying your $150 chiltons catalog at the parts store, and only getting a general idea on pulling off your rotor. (For those that dont know, Chiltons was a huge auto repair manual with specs on cars and basic procedures. One was released every year and for every brand of vehicle and they cost at least $150 each. Thanks for the video and your time to do it. I have a 2003 xterra SuperCharged with 98k on it.
I have to agree with everyone and thank you..My 2001 Frontier is sitting in the drive way yelling for new brakes but $350 doesn't sit well with me. I did my timing time and a several other things but didn't know how to remove those auto lock hubs correctly... Thanks for posting, this will save me a lot of money my friend. We all appreciate you.
I just want to say thank you after viewing this video several times available to change bad rotor on my wife's car and it saved me a lot of money. Thanks
Perfect description and helpful had a battle and a half with my Southern Wifes Northern Rust Belt Nissan I found this and was able to change both sides with ease aside of the fact of unsticking very very rusted shut caliper bolts YAY! Imma take them off when the Nissan is dead and reforge them into knives or something that metal took a serious beating and still did not strip or round off
i would mail you a blonde or a case of adult beverage of your choice for posting this video. i am good shade tree mech but was very hesitant about the front rotors of the XTERRA. thanks again for your time and effort...
@shortaznkid ok, take a hammer and tap the hex in as far as you can then slightly tighten it, then loosen it, if stil not moving then hammer on the socket a few times, it might jar the rust and corrosion. If that fails then you can try heat but I'd rather snap them off and use a pair of vice grips to remove the broken studs then you are good to go. That part can be tricky, i feel your pain.
Wouldn’t you want to crack the bleeder valve when compressing caliper open to fit new pads. It could fuck up the abs module. Plus won’t have to bleed the system. Or am I wrong??
@lshobie k, good. how long did it really take you to do he whole job though? cause mine caused a ton of problems i had the bolts that hold the caliper part that folds, break (2 of them)
Good lord, 3:34 how not to do it. They make a 2 prong tool for tightening that. And there is a very specific FSM procedure you need to follow to set bearing preload correctly. At least its more correct than some of the videos i've seen ...
You don't use the bleeder to push the pistons back. You open it while pushing them back so you don't force all the rust particles and junk back up through the brake lines. It's a good idea to change the brake fluid out anyway because brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. side note: you should not use a vise but an actual brake caliper tool as using improper tools can damage the seals in the caliper.
my daughter hit a curb going like 15-20 mph with the wheel turned and busted a tire. when we put the new tire on the car started pulling to the right if you let go of the wheel . so we took it to several mechanics and they did not know what to do .so we took it to a body shop and they fixed the pulling but now if u hit a bump it sways really bad do you have any suggestion on how to fix it
@adamzan7 if I bought every SST for everything I do I would have about 40K in tools that I would use once, but if i had to do it often yes I would buy the SST.
Now I know why I couldn't do my sis brakes, they made something simple into removing everything on it😄 also at autozone told us we had to take it to a place with a special tool so they coul resurface the disks while mounted on 😂 now I now they knew shit, thanks to today's technology you can find almost everything here😁
+Scrap Smith I have the same question. need to replace front wheel bearings and having terrible time finding the supposed 1 1/2" socket. wondering if the tool used here will work for the locknut on my 2000.
crosby c I did replace both front rotors, calipers, etc. with no issues. Parts cost me around $100. I had to bleed twice on the right side if I remember correctly. The pads squeaked on the new rotors for a little while, but once they were all broken in the squeaking stopped. I've had no problems since replacing the brakes. Glad I did it. Saved a bundle.
+Scrap Smith were you able to remove the bearing locknut using two screwdrivers and get it back on using an allen wrench with screwdriver as the video shows? or if not, how did you remove the locknut and then how did you get it back on at the right tightness?
Yeah, just force all the moisture, rust and gunk back up through the brake lines and ABS system back into the master cylinder, that's smart. You should always flush fresh fluid through when changing the brakes to avoid problems...
Do not spray brake cleaner on the rotor and let it run on or get all over the freshly greased hub, spindle and bearings. Either cover the freshly greased parts before spraying the cleaner or spray the cleaner on a rag and wipe the rotor.
Great video, I'm hoping the procedure is the same for an 04 Pathfinder? Looks the same from the outside! Anyone confirm this? Whats the tool called, I thought the video said SST, but I Can't find it at harbor freight.
Hi, I have 2005 xterra. Lately when I back out of my parking stall or even driving at hwy speeds, I can hear a loud high pitch squeal...slow driving or fast..there is that squeaking noise...any idea what caues that? I think it might be my brakes. I dont want to take my truck to nissan cause the bill will be huge. I might take it to a heavy duty mechanic..thx man!
no need to apply sealant to the hub mounting surface? must be a very good fit. You really should invest in a brake caliper tool... it's so easy to screw them up pushing the pistons back the ghetto way! And ALWAYS open the bleeder screw on the caliper when pushing the pistons back!!!!!
Hey man you should have serviced your caliper! Blow out the pistons, cleaned and inspect the seals, boots, pistons, internals of caliper and the bleeder valve. Might as well if you putting on new rotors and pads. BTW your bearing packing job was completely wrong and you used the wrong grease. Also after removing and repacking bearings you should check to see of there is no play in the wheel itself, you do this by holding wheel top to bottom and jerking it back and forth. Must be NO play.
Krankie, he didn't do a lot of things that he should have in this video. I would have serviced the caliper by blowing out the pistons and cleaning and inspecting everything from the seals, to the boots to the bleeder valve and the cylinders and pistons of course. I would have not spray my rotors to clean the protective film with the bearings exposed like he did. And I would have checked to see if there is any play in the wheels after fooling around with the bearings....
Mary Lethco well, have you? If my girl did something like that I'd be amazed for life! FOR LIFE!!! Women talk a good game but let's be honest you'll never do this for him! But you can & you should. He would never forget it. But, well? ball's in your court🔧🔩🛠
mike hicks then I would surprise you. I was raised by my dad so I have worked on cars, hunted and fished. My favorite thing about my childhood was helping my dad under the hood explaining what everything is. Btw, I've even helped clean deer and fish :-P
Mary Lethco Then your husband is a lucky man. Women like you are hard to come by. I was expecting a super bitchy response but I got cool calm n intelligent. RESPECT. Take care of your hubby. BTW I can't clean a fish myself.
...also, the wheels should be checked for play in the bearings after another 50 to 100 miles after initial repacking. He also did a bearing horrible repacking job and used the wrong grease. You use the Red Stuff, heavy duty thermal resistant grease. Grease is not just grease like oil is not just oil and you use a packing tool
If you want to make a good video, lose the irritating music and list the tool sizes needed for the job and the torque specs. This is not a complete tutorial.
I'm learning that now. Got my son a Nissan. Will never by one again. EVERYTHING is complicated. Makes my Toyota look like it's made for the do-it-yourselfer
Stupid irritating music. Why go through all this and then not provide the torque specs for the nuts bolts and the preload on the wheel hub bearing? Makes it all pointless.
this video was made years ago and i have changed many things...and i dont use music now. i dont provide torque specs because people have different years and they differ. .so id rather not be liable for that. I do suggest looking them up online. So you got absolutley nothing from this video or are you mainly here to criticize it? Next time come hold the camera snd tell me what im doing wrong..thatd be fun. Thanks for your support...
@@PowerModzOfficial I think if people need 100% of a walk through like needing torque specs, or the type of grease to use, or the name of wrenches, then those people shouldn't be attempting work like this. I been in the auto industry for 35 years and the reason i came to this video was i needed a fast basic video before i order my parts online. people need to give thank the ones that make videos , even if the videos are bad. Videoing your work, then editing then uploading turns a 2 hour repair into a full day process. Remember people, video tutorial ( and the internet with all its info) never even existed before 10 years ago. If it weren't for videos like this , then you'd be buying your $150 chiltons catalog at the parts store, and only getting a general idea on pulling off your rotor. (For those that dont know, Chiltons was a huge auto repair manual with specs on cars and basic procedures. One was released every year and for every brand of vehicle and they cost at least $150 each. Thanks for the video and your time to do it. I have a 2003 xterra SuperCharged with 98k on it.
I have to agree with everyone and thank you..My 2001 Frontier is sitting in the drive way yelling for new brakes but $350 doesn't sit well with me. I did my timing time and a several other things but didn't know how to remove those auto lock hubs correctly... Thanks for posting, this will save me a lot of money my friend. We all appreciate you.
I just want to say thank you after viewing this video several times available to change bad rotor on my wife's car and it saved me a lot of money. Thanks
Thanks for those kind comments! This is the reason I keep doing these videos.
Thanks for the video!! I changed my wife's front rotors with your helpful video.
Thanks again, I owe you a beer!!!
Yes I suspected it was, pretty much built the same. thanks for watching!
Thanks man. I just got my garage cleared out enough finally to get my vehicles back in. Who knew kids toys can take over a mans workshop so fast!
Perfect description and helpful had a battle and a half with my Southern Wifes Northern Rust Belt Nissan I found this and was able to change both sides with ease aside of the fact of unsticking very very rusted shut caliper bolts YAY! Imma take them off when the Nissan is dead and reforge them into knives or something that metal took a serious beating and still did not strip or round off
I know this is an old video...... but, awesome Marshall JMP tone. And thanks for the Xterra rotors and pads change out refresher.
Thanks this helped a lot I had it off and I couldn't figure out how to take the roder off
This was a well done video I like the printed text and you taught me everything I needed to know
probably the squeelers on the brake pads indicating that the pads are done - change them out! Thanks for watching!
Should be the same as your truck. SST means Special Service Tool. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for uploading this video. Looking like it'll fit the bill for my '02 Frontier 4x4. Way better than Haynes.
Thanks for watching - much appreciated comments.
Great video! Helped me a lot.
Hey thanks for your input, and thanks for watching!
i would mail you a blonde or a case of adult beverage of your choice for posting this video.
i am good shade tree mech but was very hesitant about the front rotors of the XTERRA.
thanks again for your time and effort...
@PobedaUA Thanks!
@LMB9888 Thanks for watching!
@shortaznkid ok, take a hammer and tap the hex in as far as you can then slightly tighten it, then loosen it, if stil not moving then hammer on the socket a few times, it might jar the rust and corrosion. If that fails then you can try heat but I'd rather snap them off and use a pair of vice grips to remove the broken studs then you are good to go. That part can be tricky, i feel your pain.
@shortaznkid i used a synthetic wheel bearing grease for both.
Please help what are the torque specs to the hub assembly when bolting it to the rotor! I cannot find them anywhere!
Minute 2:14 to 2:20 in your video
+MichaelZ1991 Google 2003 Nissan Xterra FSM. It's the factory service manual. Go to BR (brake section). Torque specs are listed there.
I seen 76 foot pounds rotor to hub bolt seems kind of tight I got mine at 70
Can you use any bolt for the retaining bolts? I cant find the exact flange bolt
Thanks for the video!
Hey thanks for watching!
@lshobie Thanks for watching!
When he says assembly @ 0:38 what is that part mine has broken & I'm looking for a replacement any help is greatly appreciated 🙏
I found out they don't make it anymore 😔
Nice editing with the subtitles. You forgot to show the lubricating of the caliper slide pins...
Wouldn’t you want to crack the bleeder valve when compressing caliper open to fit new pads. It could fuck up the abs module. Plus won’t have to bleed the system. Or am I wrong??
@lshobie k, good. how long did it really take you to do he whole job though? cause mine caused a ton of problems i had the bolts that hold the caliper part that folds, break (2 of them)
@MtnManNC Thanks very much!
Good lord, 3:34 how not to do it. They make a 2 prong tool for tightening that. And there is a very specific FSM procedure you need to follow to set bearing preload correctly. At least its more correct than some of the videos i've seen ...
can't find your video for the hub assembly.
Same.
@Dooms1988 No you don't I never cracked the lines at all so no chance of air getting in.
You don't use the bleeder to push the pistons back. You open it while pushing them back so you don't force all the rust particles and junk back up through the brake lines. It's a good idea to change the brake fluid out anyway because brake fluid absorbs moisture over time.
side note: you should not use a vise but an actual brake caliper tool as using improper tools can damage the seals in the caliper.
Is it this much of a pain for both 2wd and 4wd models or are they different?
@centralhigh09 Yes i suspect so, probably the same platform
No problem at all!
The rear on this is brake pads?
Only thing that could have made this video better is if the torque specs were in it. Thank you though!
i never use torque specs - bit of a liability thing.
my daughter hit a curb going like 15-20 mph with the wheel turned and busted a tire. when we put the new tire on the car started pulling to the right if you let go of the wheel . so we took it to several mechanics and they did not know what to do .so we took it to a body shop and they fixed the pulling but now if u hit a bump it sways really bad do you have any suggestion on how to fix it
Is there a torque value for the bearing nuts or do you just follow the "GutenTight" method?
Some guy said torque it to 60 ft pounds to seated then back it off use a inch pound wrench set the wheel nut bearing to 13 inch pounds
do these steps go the same for a nissan pathfinder
do you know what size the retention screws were?
@adamzan7 if I bought every SST for everything I do I would have about 40K in tools that I would use once, but if i had to do it often yes I would buy the SST.
Now I know why I couldn't do my sis brakes, they made something simple into removing everything on it😄 also at autozone told us we had to take it to a place with a special tool so they coul resurface the disks while mounted on 😂 now I now they knew shit, thanks to today's technology you can find almost everything here😁
Is this the same for a 2000 Xterra? typically what should rotos and pads cost: average? Also, what type of grease do you use? Thanks for the tutorial.
+Scrap Smith I have the same question. need to replace front wheel bearings and having terrible time finding the supposed 1 1/2" socket. wondering if the tool used here will work for the locknut on my 2000.
crosby c I did replace both front rotors, calipers, etc. with no issues. Parts cost me around $100. I had to bleed twice on the right side if I remember correctly. The pads squeaked on the new rotors for a little while, but once they were all broken in the squeaking stopped. I've had no problems since replacing the brakes. Glad I did it. Saved a bundle.
+Scrap Smith were you able to remove the bearing locknut using two screwdrivers and get it back on using an allen wrench with screwdriver as the video shows? or if not, how did you remove the locknut and then how did you get it back on at the right tightness?
Thank you for posting!
Yeah, just force all the moisture, rust and gunk back up through the brake lines and ABS system back into the master cylinder, that's smart.
You should always flush fresh fluid through when changing the brakes to avoid problems...
@1:58 "centre the old rotor"? You mean the one you just removed all rusted and shit or the old one that is shiny and all virgin looking?
@hp11208 the rear is shoes.
Is there a list of tolls that is need for this job?
Unless you want to bleed the system,You don't need to open the bleeder screw,just pop the cap on the master cylinder.
do you gotta bleed the brakes after doing all this?
Should bleed brakes every 2-3 years back first and then front
Sound advice thanks very much!
I need a new assembly part, where do I find this one little part by itself. Just that ring ?
Junk yard
Do not spray brake cleaner on the rotor and let it run on or get all over the freshly greased hub, spindle and bearings. Either cover the freshly greased parts before spraying the cleaner or spray the cleaner on a rag and wipe the rotor.
Great video, I'm hoping the procedure is the same for an 04 Pathfinder? Looks the same from the outside! Anyone confirm this? Whats the tool called, I thought the video said SST, but I Can't find it at harbor freight.
Hi, I have 2005 xterra. Lately when I back out of my parking stall or even driving at hwy speeds, I can hear a loud high pitch squeal...slow driving or fast..there is that squeaking noise...any idea what caues that? I think it might be my brakes. I dont want to take my truck to nissan cause the bill will be huge. I might take it to a heavy duty mechanic..thx man!
it's a belt.
No prob - and hey all those toys are important!!
he forgot to grease up the sliding pins and where the pads slide.
He is just some kid trying to go viral on youtube bro..
@Dooms1988 I did mine in about 2 hours but was shooting video as well - would probably take me 1-1.5 hrs usually.
Thought you were taking the caliper completely off, I guess not.
@northwestvoodoo Glad I could help! Just subscribe and we'll call it even:)
Why does no one ever buy the 12 dollar socket for the bearing locknut?
Dude you got some arms!!!
what year x is this? Also is it 4wd?
Yes, this is 4wd.
Dude ur awesome!
excellent video!
no need to apply sealant to the hub mounting surface? must be a very good fit.
You really should invest in a brake caliper tool... it's so easy to screw them up pushing the pistons back the ghetto way! And ALWAYS open the bleeder screw on the caliper when pushing the pistons back!!!!!
Good quality work
Hey man you should have serviced your caliper!
Blow out the pistons, cleaned and inspect the seals, boots, pistons, internals of caliper and the bleeder valve.
Might as well if you putting on new rotors and pads.
BTW your bearing packing job was completely wrong and you used the wrong grease.
Also after removing and repacking bearings you should check to see of there is no play in the wheel itself, you do this by holding wheel top to bottom and jerking it back and forth. Must be NO play.
good and to thr point
1:33 how is sliding your finger down an extension going to get the rotor off, that's got to be the stupidest shit I've ever seen
lol, I was showing the direction to punch the rotor off....thats awesome thanks!
What size are the caliper bracket bolts???
I personally wouldn't use red lock tight but that's just me.
Great video, thanks.
Brunette please:) No problem at all - glad I could help.
Krankie, he didn't do a lot of things that he should have in this video.
I would have serviced the caliper by blowing out the pistons and cleaning and inspecting everything from the seals, to the boots to the bleeder valve and the cylinders and pistons of course.
I would have not spray my rotors to clean the protective film with the bearings exposed like he did.
And I would have checked to see if there is any play in the wheels after fooling around with the bearings....
Help me a lot!!! Thanks!!!!
Thanks that helped a whole bunch!!! AAA+++ Anyone got the torque specs for the hub bolts to rotor?
I seen 76 ft lb I type mine to 70 seems pretty tight that's what I seen on Google
Now I can change hubby's brakes etc lmao
Mary Lethco Yeah...but you never will!
mike hicks how do you figure?
Mary Lethco well, have you? If my girl did something like that I'd be amazed for life! FOR LIFE!!! Women talk a good game but let's be honest you'll never do this for him! But you can & you should. He would never forget it. But, well? ball's in your court🔧🔩🛠
mike hicks then I would surprise you. I was raised by my dad so I have worked on cars, hunted and fished. My favorite thing about my childhood was helping my dad under the hood explaining what everything is. Btw, I've even helped clean deer and fish :-P
Mary Lethco Then your husband is a lucky man. Women like you are hard to come by. I was expecting a super bitchy response but I got cool calm n intelligent. RESPECT. Take care of your hubby. BTW I can't clean a fish myself.
that's all there is to it!!!
I dont know about these brakes. Love the car though
Ida hitem with some brasso
Couple of things that could be done better here, order wise.
😶 😶 🙏🏽🙏🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
...also, the wheels should be checked for play in the bearings after another 50 to 100 miles after initial repacking.
He also did a bearing horrible repacking job and used the wrong grease.
You use the Red Stuff, heavy duty thermal resistant grease. Grease is not just grease like oil is not just oil and you use a packing tool
Where is your video?
Shut the fuck up.
If you want to make a good video, lose the irritating music and list the tool sizes needed for the job and the torque specs. This is not a complete tutorial.
SO I made this video 12 years ago and about 1500 since then. Your feedback would have been helpful 12 years ago...
This is painful to watch. The fact he purchased a Nissan really makes it painful. Poor kid..
I'm learning that now. Got my son a Nissan. Will never by one again. EVERYTHING is complicated. Makes my Toyota look like it's made for the do-it-yourselfer
Awesome video