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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • Brake pad replacement. Doing This Will Make Your Brakes Work Better and Last Longer, DIY life hacks and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Life hack that will make your car's brakes work better and last longer. How to make brakes last longer. How to make brakes work smoother. Brake noise and brake repair. How to fix noisy brake pads. Brake problems. Brake life hacks. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  7 месяцев назад +46

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    • @liberpater1342
      @liberpater1342 7 месяцев назад +1

      I thought it is a bad practice to simply squeeze in the caliper piston on these newer brake systems. Something has been said about forcing the fluid back into the system can cause damage. ?

    • @ThomasWBaldwin
      @ThomasWBaldwin 7 месяцев назад

      i took the lockers off and put regular lug nuts on.

    • @SlimMichaelSpaghetti
      @SlimMichaelSpaghetti 7 месяцев назад +3

      We are gathered here to remember the king of youtube automotive/Comedic genius that made us laugh 4 years 🥀

    • @Sunset4Semaphores
      @Sunset4Semaphores 7 месяцев назад +1

      See you tomorrow Scotty... and later today! :P

    • @liberpater1342
      @liberpater1342 7 месяцев назад

      @SheppardsinthefieldsBethlehem That wasn't my point. I have seen several mechanics state that the fluid should never be forced BACK INTO these newer abs systems. The proper method to collapse the piston, would be to crack the bleeder and push the fluid out of the caliper instead and NOT back up the line into the system.

  • @DarkForce2024
    @DarkForce2024 7 месяцев назад +383

    Shout out to all the fathers (mine included) that taught their children how to change their own brake pads and oil. SO much money saved over the years!

    • @acenewholland564
      @acenewholland564 7 месяцев назад +11

      Not just money, it’s good knowledge to have

    • @92bagder
      @92bagder 7 месяцев назад +15

      Started doing my own maintance this year, 15 years of drive later, but better now than never. So much money saved

    • @lauradooley1033
      @lauradooley1033 7 месяцев назад +3

      What was the name of the expensive pads that Scotty likes?

    • @Digitalsurfer265
      @Digitalsurfer265 7 месяцев назад +5

      I had RUclips for that, but I plan to teach my kids as best as I can!

    • @lauradooley1033
      @lauradooley1033 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@DarkForce2024 thanks….that’s what I am telling my mechanic I want

  • @MrPoppyDuck
    @MrPoppyDuck 7 месяцев назад +96

    Do not forget to clean and regrease the caliper slide pins with brake grease if you live in the rust belt.

    • @donniev8181
      @donniev8181 7 месяцев назад +2

      Do you people understand that you do not see everything that's done in a video?

    • @MrPoppyDuck
      @MrPoppyDuck 7 месяцев назад +14

      @@donniev8181 Who are you people? Do you mean people who watch these videos and copy exactly what Scotty is doing because they did not bother to read shop manuals?

    • @donniev8181
      @donniev8181 7 месяцев назад

      @MrPoppyDuck dude, if you think he shows every little detail of the job in a 10 minute video, you're dumber than a bag of hammers! Plus, there's no need to do all of the extra every time you change pads, especially if the pads are wearing evenly and the rotors are in good condition!

    • @ADDwithJTC
      @ADDwithJTC 7 месяцев назад +20

      Rust belt or not, always clean and lube the pins. It's an extra 30 seconds 🙄

    • @Mackinbacks
      @Mackinbacks 7 месяцев назад +7

      Don't forget the Salt belt too! Rust belt being costal and Salt being midwest.

  • @robertfarrar9223
    @robertfarrar9223 7 месяцев назад +48

    I don't know how many videos of yours I have watched. My dad was a garage mechanic I had the pleasure of working with him for 5 years until his passing in 1971. He helped hundreds of people get their car fixed, sometimes for little or nothing, just to get someone where they needed to go. Thanks for your service. Robert

  • @gmans7859
    @gmans7859 7 месяцев назад +44

    Scotty gets it done but there is (was) some finer detail points missed! Tip: I often use the old inner pad to push Caliper Piston back in so as not to scar the piston with Pliers Teeth.

    • @jeanlawson9133
      @jeanlawson9133 7 месяцев назад

      Git er done.... AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols

    • @tywal
      @tywal 7 месяцев назад +1

      Ditto - I was cringing watching him put the adjustable pliers directly on the piston(s). Just use one of the old pads to evenly distribute pressure against the piston AND, as you stated, to protect the piston from damage by the pliers.

    • @stockbulll
      @stockbulll 7 месяцев назад

      Good tip

    • @jljackson1983
      @jljackson1983 7 месяцев назад +1

      Or just use a quick clamp making contact with the inside and not the edge...

    • @dhgmllcshea5038
      @dhgmllcshea5038 7 месяцев назад

      ​Bingo... or put a big socket in there, better yet- pushing closer to center helps the piston to align going back in. ​@@jljackson1983

  • @frostbyte1134
    @frostbyte1134 7 месяцев назад +120

    Be sure to inhale the brake cleaner fumes to enhance your experience

    • @MrPoppyDuck
      @MrPoppyDuck 7 месяцев назад +2

      The chlorinated stuff is best for that! 😉

    • @H33t3Speaks
      @H33t3Speaks 7 месяцев назад +6

      I prefer snorting the dust, myself.

    • @GreasyMoist
      @GreasyMoist 7 месяцев назад

      I rip fat sniff before starting all the work, it makes the experience way more fun

    • @frankfurther3828
      @frankfurther3828 7 месяцев назад +3

      Scotty's big secret.

    • @SalSanchez-dy6cn
      @SalSanchez-dy6cn 7 месяцев назад

      If there's no brake fluid is there something else you can use as a replacement

  • @garybraches9936
    @garybraches9936 7 месяцев назад +16

    I usually crack open the cap on the master cylinder before I start

  • @MrPoppyDuck
    @MrPoppyDuck 7 месяцев назад +16

    Also replace the brake hardware and apply brake grease to the pads where they contact the caliper so the pads do not stick.

  • @gregoryrapier3021
    @gregoryrapier3021 7 месяцев назад +3

    Scotty you should tell the people watching your video . When doing disc brakes after replacing pads and having to push the pistons back into the piston caliper bores so the pad fit. They will have to press the brake peddle to get the pistons back against the pads before driving the car. If they just get in the car and back it out without doing that. When they step on the peddle the car will not stop. Also most rear disc brakes require a special tool the reset the rear brake pistons. Also they need to know the brake reservoir the brake fluid will be lower. If they added fluid when they push the pistons back in the caliper bores. The fluid they added will over flow. I use the reservoir to check my pad wear. If it starts the get lower I know the look at my pads.

  • @mattpipke5716
    @mattpipke5716 7 месяцев назад +4

    One thing I like to do is use the old brake pad when compressing the brake caliper piston.
    Just lay it in place then use a c clamp or channel locks and compress it so that the teeth of the channel locks don't score or scratch the piston or the rubber, this is just how my dad taught me and how I have always done it, doesn't take any longer and assures that you don't damage your piston, probably over kill but safety first.

  • @mc4277
    @mc4277 7 месяцев назад +27

    I've always used a C clamp to push the calipers back in. Never had a fancy pair of channel locks. 😅

    • @dangunn6961
      @dangunn6961 7 месяцев назад +11

      Yep. C clamp. Works great. Been doing that for 40 years.

    • @bennyjujubeats
      @bennyjujubeats 7 месяцев назад +8

      I’m with you on the c-clamp. I also leave the old pad in there instead of pressing directly against the piston to avoid damaging it.

    • @devinflint5554
      @devinflint5554 7 месяцев назад +4

      You can also use the old pad as a shim to push it in evenly.

    • @TROOPERfarcry
      @TROOPERfarcry 7 месяцев назад +2

      The two fella's above me nailed it: use an 8-inch C-clamp, _AND_ the old, about-to-be-replaced brake-pad. Very, very cheap, easy, and effective.

    • @wilburollie
      @wilburollie 7 месяцев назад

      Works better if you take the outer pad off the remount then get a lever in the gap you created works like a dream no special tools

  • @MrShadowcasterr
    @MrShadowcasterr 6 месяцев назад +2

    Do not forget to press the brake pedal several times to set the calipers before you drive off. Otherwise your in for a hell of a scare on your first braking encounter!!

  • @ninjamaster3453
    @ninjamaster3453 7 месяцев назад +59

    Its always good practice to pull and wipe the pins and apply new silicone paste.
    Sometimes these are stiff or even seized.

    • @asadb1990
      @asadb1990 7 месяцев назад +6

      Yeah so many shops don't do that and by the time you start feeling the issues the repair is no longer under warranty.

    • @henryhallmann4282
      @henryhallmann4282 7 месяцев назад +3

      I never did that for years and never had a problem BUT , then one day I DID have a pin get stuck and I NEVER made that mistake again. It only takes one time to learn a lesson!

    • @ADDwithJTC
      @ADDwithJTC 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@henryhallmann4282thank God I went to trade school and learned from 23 years ago so I've never had this problem on my own vehicles, but have seen it on others where the pin snapped inside the bracket it was so rusted in there and had to buy a new one and waste time when an extra 30 seconds of lubing the pin would've saved it during the previous brake job. Some people just don't know but most are just lazy and rushing the job!

    • @steves3688
      @steves3688 7 месяцев назад

      for sure!

    • @solarsynapse
      @solarsynapse 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, silicone. Don't use petroleum grease on pins that slide in rubber or they will lock in a few moves. OK for steel on steel.

  • @wtaylorg
    @wtaylorg 7 месяцев назад +10

    Good advice. Service places are always saying replace the rotors when you get a brake job. They just want the part markup. Scotty is always straight up honest.

  • @TheWilferch
    @TheWilferch 7 месяцев назад +23

    If you're only changing pads....no need to remove both the top and bottom 14mm bolts.....just remove the lower one.....loosen the top...and SWING the caliper up and out of the way ( tie down). You have all the access you need to remove and reinstall pads.

    • @BibW-t5g
      @BibW-t5g 7 месяцев назад +3

      Why would you not resurface or change out rotors? Seems like a 1/2 a$s J.O.B.

    • @AR-mb3id
      @AR-mb3id 7 месяцев назад

      @@BibW-t5g I've replaced dozens of brake pads and brake shoes on my family cars and have never resurfaced nor changed rotors. Good for you for going the extra mile. To each his own, I guess.

    • @donniev8181
      @donniev8181 7 месяцев назад +2

      He does these videos to help others learn

    • @asadb1990
      @asadb1990 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@BibW-t5gif you change pads early enough, you don't need to do that.

    • @LUk3.M.
      @LUk3.M. 7 месяцев назад

      @@BibW-t5g Nobody should pay anybody to "resurface" rotors. You can get new ones for $50-$60 each. No reason to trust someone will do as good as factory finish when you could just get new ones for the same price. Nobody is resurfacing rotors for $20.

  • @jimdandy4329
    @jimdandy4329 3 месяца назад

    Thanks Scotty, this video inpired me to try this myself instead of going to a shop. Great to know how to do this. And Autozone sent me the wrong rotors too.

  • @drewrinker2071
    @drewrinker2071 7 месяцев назад

    Glad to see Scotty is showing ppl the right way with using a torque wrench with the manufacturer recommended torque. You'd be surprised how many mechanics ignore this. If your lucky you might get them to check it.

  • @patrickwendling6759
    @patrickwendling6759 7 месяцев назад +2

    Clean and re-lub the slide pins. Also, wire wheel under the stainless steal slides and light lub..

  • @studio107bgallery4
    @studio107bgallery4 7 месяцев назад +8

    I never really was interested in the mechanics of cars until I found your channel Scotty. Now I want to become a mechanic…..but all three of my sons are very good ones. I’m trying to get them to watch your channel, because you’re full of all sorts of amazing secrets.

  • @ralphchristopherson782
    @ralphchristopherson782 7 месяцев назад

    Said it before and will say it again. LOVE your videos as you say everything, I tell “friends?” Who bring their cars over to my garage for repair. You’re the greatest!❤

  • @timjones2999
    @timjones2999 7 месяцев назад +45

    I would have never pushed the piston back in like you did. I have seen them get cockeyed, snap in two, bend. At the very least if I had to use channel locks I would have used the old pad across the piston so I could get in the middle of the piston of course I have the correct tools. Damn nice job Scotty.

    • @modus_operandi2508
      @modus_operandi2508 7 месяцев назад +24

      I always use the old brake pad & a C-clamp,goes down straight & smooth

    • @MarkSmith-js2pu
      @MarkSmith-js2pu 7 месяцев назад +11

      Don’t the caliper bolts need that grease as well?

    • @PeteyWheatstraw585
      @PeteyWheatstraw585 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@modus_operandi2508 I always open them before i remove them. But, to each his own.

    • @danhectic5629
      @danhectic5629 7 месяцев назад +2

      be glad you don't have to use one of those hellraiser puzzle cubes.

    • @christocr
      @christocr 7 месяцев назад +2

      I have done it that way and never had a problem. But, yeah, it could screw them up. I bought a fairly inexpensive tool for that from Harbor Freight and it works great. It's actually easier to do as well.

  • @trademarkuk01
    @trademarkuk01 6 месяцев назад

    Always good to put a dial gauge on the discs (rotors as they say in USA) to ensure they are running true or no "run out". Most garages dont bother as it takes an extra 15 mins but if your doing a proper job at home its well recommended

  • @jamesgeorge4874
    @jamesgeorge4874 7 месяцев назад +2

    Push back the rear caliper pistons on a 2018+ Equinox without opening the bleeders, and you will be buying, and programming a new ABS module.......

  • @williamfry6087
    @williamfry6087 7 месяцев назад

    I need to replace the front pads on my wifes Honda. Thanks for this very practical and well edited demonstration.

  • @michaelhmiles
    @michaelhmiles 7 месяцев назад

    Love your common sense, economical approach to car repair. I learned about rotors a long time ago. They always try to get you turn them which results in them being thinner and warping when they get hot making your brakes worse, requiring more brake work.
    It's a scam.

  • @richbadour6002
    @richbadour6002 7 месяцев назад +1

    Scotty love your work for years, but this case you missed putting anti-seize on the bolts and the rotors where rotor rides on the hub for the next time the car needs brakes done!

  • @justme-dm7sb
    @justme-dm7sb 7 месяцев назад +2

    That looks so simple. I just changed the brakes - rotors, calipers, and brackets - on my F250 because I had a sticky caliper bracket. I am lucky it didn't warp the rotor really. Those brackets were so tight though I had to jack those bolts off there. The rotors weren't too bad to get off, it took a 4x4 and sledge hammer nudge but they were decent, so I had them turned, put a little oil on them and stuck them in the boxes the new ones came in and on a shelf for a later date. That stuff is too expensive to waste. I did the rear ones last year, hubs out. It should be set up good for a few more years. I usually only change pads but 150,000 have passed so I just did it. It was a lot of work for an old woman. It took me 2 days, but I was determined.

    • @Argedis
      @Argedis 7 месяцев назад

      Spraying some WD-40 on stuck rusty bolts and letting it sit for a while makes them come off much easier

  • @TejasToolMan
    @TejasToolMan 7 месяцев назад

    on all new cheap rotors I put on I do a final slow speed turn on each rotor, this makes a world of difference getting miles out of rotors & pads. Never had to do this for old drums

  • @APICSKH
    @APICSKH 7 месяцев назад +4

    And put on couple of lug nuts on to hold the rotor in place, while finishing the brake job.

  • @drnick40
    @drnick40 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Scotty. I bought Akebono pads and NAPA premium rotors from NAPA for my RAV 4 Perfect match. Easy installation.

  • @mrd.808
    @mrd.808 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice, using those pliers. I've been using c-clamps, just don't go beyond gudentight 😂. Always learning something new on every single episode, I appreciate your youtube channel, Boss Scotty 💯% 👍🏼

  • @silvertbird1
    @silvertbird1 7 месяцев назад

    My 2004 Thunderbird with 44,000 miles has original pads and rotors, decided I'm going to change them all myself. North Texas car, hopeful little or no rust will be found.

  • @darrellslater4048
    @darrellslater4048 7 месяцев назад

    Scotty you’re a National Treasure. If you do retire, I wish you all the best and hope you enjoy your retirement. Thank you for educating us and I’m glad we have your Videos to refer too.

  • @Abauto84
    @Abauto84 7 месяцев назад +2

    that's exactly how I do the brakes aswell I found using a little copper grease on the hub makes the brake rotors come off a lot easier when you do the job again in future

  • @bennylloyd-willner9667
    @bennylloyd-willner9667 6 месяцев назад

    I'm not a mechanic, and I'm not about to retire, but I can share a pro tip anyway: measure the old pads and check BEFORE ordering new pads - size problem solved before it, as for Scott, became a problem 😁

  • @Icepick7484
    @Icepick7484 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks again Scotty, not quite as easy for us rookies but, definitely attainable and well worth the savings.

  • @Garth2011
    @Garth2011 7 месяцев назад +4

    It's been my recent experience in the past maybe 20 years with imported products that its much better to never turn a rotor or drum. Once you do, there's less metal overall and warpage is more prone to occur when they are "shaved" of their original bulk. Found this out many times by have rotors turned and decided that since the price of rotors are relatively inexpensive, $40 each or so, the brake job is worth it in the end and you are good for another 50,000 miles maybe. It's also advisable to always use the new hardware that comes with the pads and as Scotty did, use the brake grease to lube the piston and pad pressure points as well as the hardware slides/pins to keep down the noise and promote smooth actions.

    • @TheWilferch
      @TheWilferch 7 месяцев назад +1

      Correct....the amount of weight ( mass) of the brake rotor is less after it's turned...and the "heat-sin"k it then has is less...therefore, even more prone to warp later than before.....

  • @BrianSu
    @BrianSu 7 месяцев назад +5

    Can use the wheel lug nuts to hold the rotor in place while installing the callipers

  • @robertkvasnika5852
    @robertkvasnika5852 7 месяцев назад +1

    Just be sure to open the tap of the brake fluid container before you push the caliper pistons back with the big wrench or you might just destroy your brake fluid pipes.

  • @brianburkett7243
    @brianburkett7243 7 месяцев назад

    As a long time toyota tech we had a master set of wheel lock sockets. The tool was always somewhere besides the tool room so we would yell "We Locks!!!" And whoever had them would yell " I've got we locks!!!"

  • @somedude4774
    @somedude4774 7 месяцев назад +1

    I always keep My locker in the center console, when tire guys asked I told them where it was.
    Any time I worked on someone else's car that's the first place I check, then the glove box then the spare tire area in the trunk.
    Bought a car once with wheel locks but no key, no problem, took it to discount tire and they removed them and sold Me a new set for $50.

  • @markconger8049
    @markconger8049 7 месяцев назад

    Even mildly rusty rotors are ok if they aren’t warped. There are ways to get most of the rust off without replacing the rotor. And regarding the rear brakes they are a lot less important because the front ones do all the work. The emegency brake isn’t the rear brake pad. It’s often a drum brake inside the rear hub assembly.

  • @GregoryMacPherson
    @GregoryMacPherson 7 месяцев назад

    Scotty, my tip: buy a wood hand screw clamp to squeeze those brake calibers back into their housing. Wood isn't going to scar the metal and you can get sufficient pressure from the clamp.

  • @UnitedWeStand2020
    @UnitedWeStand2020 7 месяцев назад +33

    So, what's the "SECRET" before you retire, AGAIN, for the 25th time in the last 5 years?

    • @jaimeramirez-zt9dd
      @jaimeramirez-zt9dd 7 месяцев назад +2

      Yet again you.are still watching the good content

    • @bennylloyd-willner9667
      @bennylloyd-willner9667 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@jaimeramirez-zt9dd Naah, we're still watching the pretty bad content to see if there is some gold nugget of his amazing knowledge since he became an auto mechanic at the age of about 14...

    • @tlreed1
      @tlreed1 6 месяцев назад +1

      I think his secret was to not buy new rotors unless they’re really bad

    • @markparsons-u1u
      @markparsons-u1u 5 месяцев назад

      😂

  • @MarzNet256
    @MarzNet256 7 месяцев назад +8

    Clean any rust off the hub faces before installing rotors. And put some lube on the pad ears as well.

  • @maxenielsen
    @maxenielsen 7 месяцев назад

    Careful squeezing the piston back in. If it’s not nice and straight or if the pliers cause it to tilt it will jam.

  • @purdydell4513
    @purdydell4513 6 месяцев назад

    Do not use multi pliers to push in your piston,use a tool that’s fits inside the piston so you don’t damage the outer edge or destroy the rubber that the piston sits inside of.

  • @iversonpace2366
    @iversonpace2366 7 месяцев назад +1

    Well second time i saw you do brakes and you did not lube the slide pins that the calipers bolt to. That's the main part that should be lubed to ensure the caliper slides back and forth. Brake rotors have a min and max thickness. If they are close or under the min thickness shops have to sell new ones due to liability / legal issues. If they are under the min thickness they will not dissipate heat and cause premature pad ware.

  • @jrldude8719
    @jrldude8719 6 месяцев назад

    Since the pads came from different places, I would have checked to make sure they're the same material. Or even just bought the same pads from O'Reillys to keep them matchy-matchy. Probably wouldn't matter too much on a RAV4, but still something I would do.

  • @thomasdearment3214
    @thomasdearment3214 7 месяцев назад

    looks like the way I do it always replace the pads with the rotor's, fun fact, back in the days of drums to discs mid 70s if your breaks squealed it meant you were cool, and your car had discs up front at the least

  • @Warpedsmac
    @Warpedsmac 7 месяцев назад +15

    Check guide pins move freely?

  • @carmanbazza
    @carmanbazza 7 месяцев назад +18

    Hey Scotty, you didn’t mention about the brake fluid reservoir , checking the level when the pistons are pressed in. Cheers Scotty ..

    • @Michael-yi4mc
      @Michael-yi4mc 7 месяцев назад +2

      No need to. You just did announce it! Thanks 🙏.

    • @Xedokai
      @Xedokai 7 месяцев назад +1

      To be fair; pressing the pistons in isn't going to raise the level that much. Even still, when you press down on the brake, it'll return to normal. Just something he overlooked because it isn't really a concern.

  • @daredoggo
    @daredoggo 7 месяцев назад

    2 months ago i installed a set of 4 slotted/drilled/vented discs with ceramic carbon fiber pads in my 10th gen king ranch. For the whole roto/hub+pads set i paid $200. My truck has never stopped better.

  • @randybeard6040
    @randybeard6040 7 месяцев назад +6

    Maybe I missed but I didn't see you Lube the Slide Pins...

  • @waimeaguyz9074
    @waimeaguyz9074 7 месяцев назад

    I'd replace the bolts since with my luck break old bolts. So I might use a torque wrench or do like you is better. I'm getting weak too at 71.

  • @JackLoyal93
    @JackLoyal93 7 месяцев назад +1

    Happy Father's day to the man who-for many of us, became a surrogate father who taught us everything we ever needed to know about fixing and maintaining our vehicles, Scotty Kilmer! 🍻

  • @VKSgtSLaughter
    @VKSgtSLaughter 7 месяцев назад +11

    FORGOT... to grease the brake pad shims/sliders and caliper bolts.
    Great video 👍

  • @williammouri1096
    @williammouri1096 7 месяцев назад +2

    My 2005 Camry XLE has larger rotors than other models of the same year. Autozone got mine wrong, too. Their parts computer isn't the best.😊😊😊

  • @rickcole6990
    @rickcole6990 7 месяцев назад

    I really like the way you suggest tools and maintenance products that you, (the professional), use! I worked on electronics for years and I learned a lot from other Tec's but there's been many times I've blown good money on tools and repair products that II just had to eat!

  • @Darklightbeam
    @Darklightbeam 6 месяцев назад

    When you pressed the piston back, you didn’t mention the overflow in the master cylinder!!! Gpx

  • @johntexan4165
    @johntexan4165 7 месяцев назад

    I always put my wheel lock in the cup holder for them. If you lose yours, stop by your local discount tire. They usually have a good collection of them and you may get lucky.

  • @brians8607
    @brians8607 7 месяцев назад

    The RAV4 limited has larger rotors up front than the LE. You always have to tell the parts guy which version you have and make sure he pulled the right parts before you leave the store. The front diameter is either 275mm or 297mm.

  • @bradd8383
    @bradd8383 7 месяцев назад

    You gotta adjust those inner ebrake in through the hole to get those back brakes off sometimes

  • @actionjksn
    @actionjksn 7 месяцев назад

    Clean grease and oil off the braking surfaces, brake pads should be degreased if you get greasy finger prints on them and rotors because they come coated with oil. This will prevent squeaking when you stop.
    I've done brakes for over 35 years on many different types of vehicles and it is basically the same on pretty much everything. American, Japanese, European it's all about the same. The types of bolts are the main thing that varies. Some are regular bolts while others are allen head or torx- star head. Get a good quality torx or allen head attachment with perfect fit for your ratchet so you don't strip it, because that is a disaster when it happens.
    Use jack stands while also leaving the jack under the car for safety and chock the wheels so it doesn't roll.

  • @samsaverino8159
    @samsaverino8159 7 месяцев назад

    Those wheel lockers use to be on my car when i bought it and someone used the key with an impact and broke it and i had to hammer old sockets on it to remove it. I will never use those again because it was a pain to get them off without the key.

  • @MrPoppyDuck
    @MrPoppyDuck 7 месяцев назад +1

    Lisle makes a good caliper piston pusher tool that is inexpensive.

  • @slosubies4845
    @slosubies4845 7 месяцев назад +3

    Scotty, do you ever use anti-seize on the hub or between the rotor and the wheel to prevent that problem of it all being rusted-on?

  • @bucket1249
    @bucket1249 7 месяцев назад

    Scotty how about doing the brakes on the new
    chevy pick ups? With out a scan tool and doing it in sequence the dash lights up like a Christmas tree. LOL

  • @genebartle7715
    @genebartle7715 7 месяцев назад

    I used to have locking lugnuts on one of my cars. A rookie mechanic destroyed the key on the first wheel by using an impact to break it loose. Maybe he had the air impact on tighten at first, I don't know. I ended up with four sets of brand new lugnuts.

  • @generallee3284
    @generallee3284 7 месяцев назад +2

    What about greasing the rods?

    • @solarsynapse
      @solarsynapse 7 месяцев назад

      With silicone grease if going through rubber. Petroleum grease will lock solid in a few strokes!

    • @generallee3284
      @generallee3284 7 месяцев назад

      @@solarsynapse that's why you use copper based grease for brake rods

    • @solarsynapse
      @solarsynapse 7 месяцев назад

      @@generallee3284 As long as it is not petroleum if they go through synthetic rubber. They will jam and need to be pressed out.

  • @EPHONIC
    @EPHONIC 7 месяцев назад

    How can you tell if they’re warped or not while they are on the vehicle? Is there a test for rear rotors?

  • @AmericanMX
    @AmericanMX 7 месяцев назад +3

    Why do some mechanics say not to push the piston back if you have antilock brakes? They say to open the bleeder and let the fluid out while pushing the piston back. They say you can damage the antilock system with potentially dirty oil. What do you know about it???? Thx

    • @VideoArchiveGuy
      @VideoArchiveGuy 7 месяцев назад +1

      Some ABS systems get really unhappy if fluid is forced back through the ABS mechanism backwards which is what would happen when you compress the piston.
      You need to check with a manual or mechanic you trust; an ABS actuator is NOT cheap.

    • @shaunbava1801
      @shaunbava1801 7 месяцев назад +1

      it's a good practice and it makes retracting the piston easier, it's just messy, crack the bleeder put a pan under it push the piston back and then close it. When you change pads you should also bleed the brake fluid, it's as good a time as any to refresh the often neglected very important brake fluid.

  • @EL-Luiso85
    @EL-Luiso85 7 месяцев назад

    if you have a newer car/truck/suv.... please do not use the PARK Assi Brake. my advise...or changing your rear rotors will go from 500 to 1800 depending on the place you're taking it too. they get clogged overtime.dont touch them, dont follow the 9 volt battery yt vid/////get the right tools for it//.. is tedious!!!

  • @TROOPERfarcry
    @TROOPERfarcry 7 месяцев назад

    I _JUST_ changed the brakes on my wife's 2012 Toyota Sienna, and I was surprised to see that the bake brakes were both drum-brakes _AND_ disk-brakes.

  • @nextexpat
    @nextexpat 7 месяцев назад +1

    I must have missed the big reveal. Anyway, good luck for your retirement. Thanks for so many informative videos.

    • @StCLUSION
      @StCLUSION 7 месяцев назад

      That if you tap the brake pedal 42 times in 30 seconds a little key falls into the ashtray and you can unlock an extra 45 horsepower and get 39 mpg.

  • @alfabartek
    @alfabartek 7 месяцев назад

    After this movie i fell Iam ready to do this myself. Thank You

  • @Michael467012
    @Michael467012 7 месяцев назад

    Not all cars have rear caliper pistons that just push in, depending on the hand brake.

    • @solarsynapse
      @solarsynapse 7 месяцев назад

      Stupid VW rotate and push.

  • @tedperzanowski113
    @tedperzanowski113 7 месяцев назад +3

    Did you check the slide pins???

  • @carolyncarpenter9682
    @carolyncarpenter9682 7 месяцев назад

    Nice video, as usual. Torque limiting extensions & an impact make for a quicker job.
    Ed c

  • @tomm2271
    @tomm2271 7 месяцев назад +1

    no brake grease on the brake pad ears and slides??

  • @turbyoulance
    @turbyoulance 7 месяцев назад

    Master Craftsman , you make it look easy Scotty, well done.

  • @donniev8181
    @donniev8181 7 месяцев назад

    Put the wheel lock key in the center cup holder if taking it somewhere to be worked on.

  • @jgarcia690
    @jgarcia690 7 месяцев назад +3

    Should clean hub and rotor mating surfaces lots of debris on there

    • @tampafoxx
      @tampafoxx 7 месяцев назад

      correct..those rotors will pulsate for sure without removing the rust on the hub

  • @ptaka69
    @ptaka69 7 месяцев назад +5

    When ever you use the pliers to push back the caliper piston PLEASE ALWAYS unscrew the cap of the brake fluid reservoir first!! The back pressure of pushing back the caliper piston can cause a crack to the fluid reservoir.

    • @MacAutoDiag
      @MacAutoDiag 7 месяцев назад +2

      LOL WHAT!!!! No it won't 🤦🏽‍♂️🙄

    • @ptaka69
      @ptaka69 7 месяцев назад +5

      Yes it can... I had it happened to me after many brake changes and i found a crack. I was losing brake fluid. Been working on cars for 40 years. You learn many things. Sorry this makes you laugh but its reality.

    • @NVRAMboi
      @NVRAMboi 7 месяцев назад

      @@ptaka69 Noted. Thanks sir.

    • @TheWilferch
      @TheWilferch 7 месяцев назад +2

      Ahh.... no...the fluid reservoir is vented.....

    • @TheWilferch
      @TheWilferch 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@ptaka69 ...it wasn't caused by the reason you give.....

  • @davenelson8187
    @davenelson8187 7 месяцев назад

    Can’t believe my Taurus SHO still has the original brakes pads at 98.5k! Ft at 4mm, rear at 2mm. 😮

  • @lifehealth489
    @lifehealth489 7 месяцев назад

    you forgot to knock glaze off old back rotors , take 80 or 100 grit and scuff the real quickly , good for new pad wear in

  • @rubberduckyconvoy2723
    @rubberduckyconvoy2723 6 месяцев назад

    Scotty is the best man in the whole world.

  • @baldman3201
    @baldman3201 7 месяцев назад

    Do not use an impact on a wheel lock only use breaker bar impacts strip out lug bolts and lugs very easy I work in a tire shop never use an impact!

  • @nemesida
    @nemesida 7 месяцев назад

    Oh screw this. You been retiring last 10 years. There is only one maestro Scotty, you know you'll never quit.

  • @markrichards4042
    @markrichards4042 7 месяцев назад +1

    Auto Zone parts just low-end. They sorta fit but something always seems off compared to OEM. Made that mistake a few times. Shame on me really.

  • @cshannon7
    @cshannon7 7 месяцев назад

    Great job Scottie!!!

  • @Aspartame69
    @Aspartame69 7 месяцев назад

    I had a 2007 honda civic (UK not US), and when i changed my disks and pads i found that both rear pads were kinda just lodged in and the pad material at the one end was untouched and the other end was gone down to the metal. Anyway, went to fit the new pads and there was a lug on one end that just wouldnt fit in the calliper. So obviously the previous fitter had just done what he could, i just angle grinded that lug off and they fitted flush. Auto shops are always supplying the wrong stuff.

  • @jamesklinckman2363
    @jamesklinckman2363 7 месяцев назад +1

    Aren’t you going to clean and regrease the sliders?

  • @SchecterMongoose
    @SchecterMongoose 7 месяцев назад +1

    Shout out to step-father's who stepped up where real father's failed. Been showing my step-son car / motorcycle stuff since he was 6.

  • @Motivation_King_90
    @Motivation_King_90 7 месяцев назад

    Scotty, I learn many things from your videos ❤😊

  • @jjimikohn4684
    @jjimikohn4684 7 месяцев назад

    Scotty, I sprained my thumb and mistakenly ran my van through Water Spot Car Wash R-US. So then I took my van and did the works at a service car wash. Used Rain-X Waterless Car Wash and then Nu Finish, water spots... still there. Then I had some Mr. Clean eraser sponges after watching a ultimate wash your windshield video. So I sprayed on some of your Rain-X, pulled out the eraser sponge, and it worked. And since it was much easier than Meguier's I'm wondering and asking an expert. "Are these eraser sponges safe for clear coat?

  • @tomrunning357
    @tomrunning357 7 месяцев назад +1

    I wouldn't recommend using the impact on the locker lug.

  • @michael-qp9xd
    @michael-qp9xd 7 месяцев назад +1

    The old rotors looked great. Why replace?

  • @spacetimeworm
    @spacetimeworm 6 месяцев назад

    Don't you need to warm up the torque wrench before you set it to spec?

  • @abelincolnparth
    @abelincolnparth 7 месяцев назад

    Big question! What is a break adjustment? When you change the break pads does that also adjust the breaks ????