Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with the world, I'm replacing my Rear end assembly 3.42 113" axel on my 2005 Trailblazer Ls (pinion snapped) and I'm one man doing it alone with some Jacks in my yard, since even "family friends" wanted $2800, call a buddy with a salvage yard and a few car lots, he sent me a new part and covered the freight from FL to NJ, all I need is to see how to do something once and I got it forever, so I bought new rotors, break pads, and dust sheilds from napa, while I have it all apart. I'm not too worried about it. I did take auto tech in high school, and I've Cranked out 3 man 2 day jobs overnight on the ocean in non ideal weather conditions on my Irwin yacht, and done alot of marine work, watching this video helps alot more than one of my mechanic buddy's telling me over the phone and them calling me an idiot and too listen, this way I get to see what the part looks like where it is and visually, see how to do it correctly the 1st time.
A true instructor, you answered all my questions clearly. All the other videos brush over parts like how to install the clips. But now I have confidence to do my own brakes thank you.
Great video. I am not totally incompetent at do-it-yourself car repair, but videos like yours are what keeps my 2002 Trailblazer running. I'm happy to follow the instructions instead of taking shortcuts. Thanks.
Great video! Yours is the only one I've seen that deals with the upper anti-rattle clip on the front caliper. I could tell just by seeing the front pads that this is a long wheelbase Trailblazer. They have the little bump on the top of the pads. The standard wheelbase vehicles don't have that. I had a young pup at one of the big box store auto parts places insist that the pads were the same because his computer only listed "Trailblazer" so all the pads had to be the same. I bought the front pads for my '04 Trailblazer EXT elsewhere. I also like to put a light coating of anti-seize on the face of the hub so the rotor doesn't rust to it. I've fought with too many brake rotors over the years.
You are a Godsent for DIY jobs. Your video's are, by far, the most informative and visually educational for people like me (DIY'er) who need and appreciate the details. Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this. Awesome job.
Overall excellent job. You should take the brake resviour cap off when your pushing the pistons in to relieve pressure so nothing can damaged when applying pressure, when the jobs done you need to check the brake fluid level (if doing all four it should be near or above max now.) small thing that although probably won't damage anything... And of course don't forget to put the cap back on LOL Better safe then sorry. Also torque specs are a moderate importance here. Some brake assemblys are free floating a small bit and need that space to operate. Snug is usually good enough but I've seen other videos people really giving it to them and possibly mess stuff up
Wow! Thanks a bunch! I just did the front axle on my 2004 and couldn't figure out what to do with those tiny clips that came with the kit parts - your video is the only one I've found that even mentioned them, and I'm old-school shade-tree mech enough that apparently back when I first did brake jobs, the wear indicators were riveted to the brake pads, not something you even could install or forget... Thanks again - now I shall pull my wheels off and finish the job properly! (I've got a good impact gun, so it's not a huge problem)
You're a pro without a doubt. If you ever get around to it... I would love to see how you work on a 2008 Chevy Colorado (or similar vehicle build) for its brake pad and rotor replacement. A mechanic wanted to charge me $450 PER WHEEL for pad and rotor replacement due to the difficulty that comes with a Chevy Colorado's rotor build. The difficulty lies within the way the rotor is directly bolted on to the hub and the plastic speed sensor that is on each wheel is what caused the high price according to him.
This was very good, even a review. I have 2 questions. How do e mb emergency brakes work with rotors in rear and how is the abs and brake sensors get reset
Hey Jim thanks for the video I just did my front brakes on my 2003 envoy and the slide pin bolts the manual says 86 lbs torque and that is way to much as everybody is saying between 31-40 lbs must be a error in the manual.Could you tell me what the torque specs are as a lot of people are braking these bolts off into the sliding pin.Please post torque for a 2003 envoy sle front brake sliding pin bolts
I have 2006 trailblazer ls 4wd, and I ran out of time doing a front brake replacement. Can I do just one side for now and finish the next day or should I make time to finish today?
Having worked on vehicles that normally use a couple of screws to hold the rotor in place, the thought of the rotor essentially not mechanically attached is both fascinating and terrifying...
From Haynes manual, 110ft lbs front caliper mounting bolt, 32lb guide pins. Rear 148 ft lbs, 23ft lbs on guide pins. I struggle to get 148ft pounds on rear bolt so just get it tight as possible. Also I would locktite thoes threads more so to keep the threads from getting rusted than actually locked. But it also benefits to keep thoes bracket bolts on also! For thoes without a proper brake piston pusher tool. I use an old lug nut that fits perfectly into the hole of the prison, and use a large channel locks and sloooooowy squeeze one at a time, open the brake resviour first before you do anything
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with the world, I'm replacing my Rear end assembly 3.42 113" axel on my 2005 Trailblazer Ls (pinion snapped) and I'm one man doing it alone with some Jacks in my yard, since even "family friends" wanted $2800, call a buddy with a salvage yard and a few car lots, he sent me a new part and covered the freight from FL to NJ, all I need is to see how to do something once and I got it forever, so I bought new rotors, break pads, and dust sheilds from napa, while I have it all apart. I'm not too worried about it. I did take auto tech in high school, and I've Cranked out 3 man 2 day jobs overnight on the ocean in non ideal weather conditions on my Irwin yacht, and done alot of marine work, watching this video helps alot more than one of my mechanic buddy's telling me over the phone and them calling me an idiot and too listen, this way I get to see what the part looks like where it is and visually, see how to do it correctly the 1st time.
Your video is a life saver. My daughter and I where able to follow your video and get the job done. Thank you so much.
❤️💪🏾
A true instructor, you answered all my questions clearly. All the other videos brush over parts like how to install the clips. But now I have confidence to do my own brakes thank you.
Thank you for watching. I'm happy to help.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Excellent quality. I couldn't have done my breaks without your help.
Great video. I am not totally incompetent at do-it-yourself car repair, but videos like yours are what keeps my 2002 Trailblazer running. I'm happy to follow the instructions instead of taking shortcuts. Thanks.
Thank you for watching . I'm happy to help. Don't forget to subscribe.
Great video! Yours is the only one I've seen that deals with the upper anti-rattle clip on the front caliper. I could tell just by seeing the front pads that this is a long wheelbase Trailblazer. They have the little bump on the top of the pads. The standard wheelbase vehicles don't have that. I had a young pup at one of the big box store auto parts places insist that the pads were the same because his computer only listed "Trailblazer" so all the pads had to be the same. I bought the front pads for my '04 Trailblazer EXT elsewhere. I also like to put a light coating of anti-seize on the face of the hub so the rotor doesn't rust to it. I've fought with too many brake rotors over the years.
You are a Godsent for DIY jobs. Your video's are, by far, the most informative and visually educational for people like me (DIY'er) who need and appreciate the details. Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this. Awesome job.
Overall excellent job. You should take the brake resviour cap off when your pushing the pistons in to relieve pressure so nothing can damaged when applying pressure, when the jobs done you need to check the brake fluid level (if doing all four it should be near or above max now.) small thing that although probably won't damage anything... And of course don't forget to put the cap back on LOL Better safe then sorry. Also torque specs are a moderate importance here. Some brake assemblys are free floating a small bit and need that space to operate. Snug is usually good enough but I've seen other videos people really giving it to them and possibly mess stuff up
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to create it. I’ll be doing a front brake job on my 2007 Trailblazer SS now.
"Bolth bolts" love Jersey lol. Must be north Jersey. Thanks for the vid. Helped me out greatly.
Wow! Thanks a bunch! I just did the front axle on my 2004 and couldn't figure out what to do with those tiny clips that came with the kit parts - your video is the only one I've found that even mentioned them, and I'm old-school shade-tree mech enough that apparently back when I first did brake jobs, the wear indicators were riveted to the brake pads, not something you even could install or forget...
Thanks again - now I shall pull my wheels off and finish the job properly! (I've got a good impact gun, so it's not a huge problem)
Thanks for watching. I'm happy to help.
What do the clips on the pads do?
You're a pro without a doubt. If you ever get around to it... I would love to see how you work on a 2008 Chevy Colorado (or similar vehicle build) for its brake pad and rotor replacement. A mechanic wanted to charge me $450 PER WHEEL for pad and rotor replacement due to the difficulty that comes with a Chevy Colorado's rotor build. The difficulty lies within the way the rotor is directly bolted on to the hub and the plastic speed sensor that is on each wheel is what caused the high price according to him.
TJ Jones Wow I think I'd stay away from that mechanic (crook) .
This was very good, even a review. I have 2 questions. How do e mb emergency brakes work with rotors in rear and how is the abs and brake sensors get reset
well done , excellent verbal instruction explaining tools needed and the procedure thank you very much
Glad it was helpful!
Is it a good idea to to the cap off the brake reservoir before starting ?
Where did you find the tool at to compress the pistons back in
Hey Jim thanks for the video I just did my front brakes on my 2003 envoy and the slide pin bolts the manual says 86 lbs torque and that is way to much as everybody is saying between 31-40 lbs must be a error in the manual.Could you tell me what the torque specs are as a lot of people are braking these bolts off into the sliding pin.Please post torque for a 2003 envoy sle front brake sliding pin bolts
Good one. I understood everything and could see all being done. But the way love the accent 😁
wow jim, i love this. i just got a 05 & it need brakes. on the front. thank you for the video.
Thank you for watching . I'm happy to help. Don't forget to subscribe.
Great video! Very in depth and good shots of the process
Thank you for watching
Very informative! Thanks
Hi is this the same brake system and parts as a 2003 envoy 2 wd model SLE
Couldn’t get your amazon link to work, might just be me but you might want to check it. Looking for the lube you used.
What are the torque specs for everything?
I have 2006 trailblazer ls 4wd, and I ran out of time doing a front brake replacement. Can I do just one side for now and finish the next day or should I make time to finish today?
Thanks Just Saved Me Alot $$!
Having worked on vehicles that normally use a couple of screws to hold the rotor in place, the thought of the rotor essentially not mechanically attached is both fascinating and terrifying...
Hi Jim great instructional video. Do you need to take cap off of master cylinder before compressing piston back in on calipers?
No as long as the master cylinder is not over filled.Thanks for watching.
There is what looks like a grease fitting on the caliper, does the caliper need to be greased?
No that is for bleeding the air from the hydraulic system.Thanks for watching
🤗👍🏻great job thanks, for your help Video! I give you 5 ☆☆☆☆☆
Shouldn't you use a thread locker on the caliper and bracket bolts?
No you don't need to use thread lock.Thanks for watching.
Are you supposed to take the brake fluid cap off at any time?
You don't have to unless the fluid level is to high.Thanks for watching.
Great video. Thank You.
You are welcome!
Never did torque the bolts, might be some useful information
From Haynes manual, 110ft lbs front caliper mounting bolt, 32lb guide pins. Rear 148 ft lbs, 23ft lbs on guide pins. I struggle to get 148ft pounds on rear bolt so just get it tight as possible. Also I would locktite thoes threads more so to keep the threads from getting rusted than actually locked. But it also benefits to keep thoes bracket bolts on also!
For thoes without a proper brake piston pusher tool. I use an old lug nut that fits perfectly into the hole of the prison, and use a large channel locks and sloooooowy squeeze one at a time, open the brake resviour first before you do anything
Thank you so much
Can't you take the top caliper bolt out and open it up without taking the whole caliper out and hanging it up on the frame. 🤔
thank you. great vid!!!!!!
Everything was very informative but you never said what the torque specs were.
Did you said all the rust got to be cleaned before put on new rotor
Yes that is very important.
good diy video
MakoShark Thank you, appreciate the comment.
You didn't give the torque specs genius
Funny how he left his dirty, greasy gloves on when handling the pristine brake pads. Jeez.