Excellent video. I have the 1A parts for my 2015 Silverado. Watched your video 2X so far. Getting it all in my head before I start. Thank you for this video.
Followed your video to replace the front rotors and brakes on my 2014 Chevy 1500. It was my first time ever replacing breaks and they turned out great. Thanks for all the great info and detailed video.
Awesome video. Did the front brakes on my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ yesterday. Thank God I had a compressor and an impact gun or I would have never been able to free the caliber bracket bolts. I mirrored everything you did and so far, so good. Thanks for this video and the great instructions!!
I always wash the pistons boots with soap and water, first thing, so they have time to dry. I always replace the guide pins, clips and boots also. Just my preference. Cheap insurance to help prevent noise or sticking in the future.
I compressed my the second time after doing suspension and looks like blew the seals in the pistons because both my calipers are leaking now. Heads up! Might combat that by taking the cap off the master cylinder
Only criticism - clean the heck out of the pistons with brake cleaner before compressing them, especially around the rubber boot. Debris gets caught in between and can rub a hole in the rubber, no bueno.
Nice video The only thing that was off was I went off of your tool list in the video description section. It says 21 mm, in the actual video you use a 22 mm to torque wrench the Lugnuts back on the wheel. Thanks in advance
Expert Advice Here.. Unless the vehicle pre-dates ABS brakes, you should NEVER push the old nasty brake fluid in the caliper back up into the ABS system and master cylinder... you should open the bleeder, capture the old fluid. With the bleeder valve open the caliper compresses very easily. Then bleed the whole brake system with fresh new fluid. If that old brake fluid is beyond 5 years old, it needs to be refilled and bled.
Maybe this is a stupid question but if doing this at home could someone use an impact wrench to break loose some of these bolts or is it a no no to use an impact?
Random question, but are 2015 and 2009 brakes rotors and pads the same? I changed the ones on my 2015 and they almost look brand new just had sticking old hardware, and my 2009 needs rotors and pads replaced.
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Okay. So, how do I do these brakes without a lift? I guess I have to purchase several jack stands and blocks of wood. Please specify, someone? I have a 2015 Silverado.
Get yourself a Harbor freight Daytona floor jack and a couple good jack stands. Little bit pricey up front but saves you so much money in the long run, especially since you’re already saving money doing the brakes on your own instead of having a shop do it
+BadDismount427 We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
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As long as you don't open the bleeder valve you don't need to bleed them. Some people like to crack the bleeder before they compress the piston so it doesn't push old fluid back up into the system but most people don't do that myself included.
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Excellent video. I have the 1A parts for my 2015 Silverado. Watched your video 2X so far. Getting it all in my head before I start. Thank you for this video.
Followed your video to replace the front rotors and brakes on my 2014 Chevy 1500. It was my first time ever replacing breaks and they turned out great. Thanks for all the great info and detailed video.
That hub/studs got SO clean!🤔
probably wanted those replaced and since its not part of a typical brake job they didnt put it in this video.
Lol!
like new.....
Awesome video. Did the front brakes on my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ yesterday. Thank God I had a compressor and an impact gun or I would have never been able to free the caliber bracket bolts. I mirrored everything you did and so far, so good. Thanks for this video and the great instructions!!
9:20 it's a good idea to check the fluid first and have the cap off while doing this to avoid pressurizing the master if it's been topped off.
I always wash the pistons boots with soap and water, first thing, so they have time to dry.
I always replace the guide pins, clips and boots also. Just my preference. Cheap insurance to help prevent noise or sticking in the future.
I compressed my the second time after doing suspension and looks like blew the seals in the pistons because both my calipers are leaking now. Heads up! Might combat that by taking the cap off the master cylinder
Only criticism - clean the heck out of the pistons with brake cleaner before compressing them, especially around the rubber boot. Debris gets caught in between and can rub a hole in the rubber, no bueno.
Thank you! New ceramic brakes and performance rotors installed! :)
Should always, no matter what replace the clips...what I was taught and the cost is nothing.. other than that great video.
+Hood Thanks for the feedback!
Nice video
The only thing that was off was I went off of your tool list in the video description section. It says 21 mm, in the actual video you use a 22 mm to torque wrench the Lugnuts back on the wheel. Thanks in advance
Do I need to loosen the master brake cylinder cap?
Wow WHAT A GREAT VIDEO GOOD JOB!
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Awesome video! I thought when removing caliper/bracket bolts you pull up and to tighten push down?
Doin the fronts and rears this morning thanks for the video
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Expert Advice Here.. Unless the vehicle pre-dates ABS brakes, you should NEVER push the old nasty brake fluid in the caliper back up into the ABS system and master cylinder... you should open the bleeder, capture the old fluid. With the bleeder valve open the caliper compresses very easily. Then bleed the whole brake system with fresh new fluid. If that old brake fluid is beyond 5 years old, it needs to be refilled and bled.
You can always use heat to free rusted stuck parts. the T33 @ 3:32. Hit it with a propane plumbing torch for 45 sec - metal expands = parts free.
Maybe this is a stupid question but if doing this at home could someone use an impact wrench to break loose some of these bolts or is it a no no to use an impact?
Do you need to bleed the caliper ? Or no since you didn’t open up the bleeding valve?
No torque wrench still good to hand tighten it?
Random question, but are 2015 and 2009 brakes rotors and pads the same? I changed the ones on my 2015 and they almost look brand new just had sticking old hardware, and my 2009 needs rotors and pads replaced.
Two flaws I noticed no grease on the back of the brake pad as well as the rotor bracket bolts no grease
Good video,thanks
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No bleeding the brakes? Just pump the pedal?
Yes, you don’t need to bleed them when using the original caliper
100% new hub
Hub looked new to me
I can't get the caliber bolt off!
7:40 you definitely want to anti-seize that little guy to avoid the problem you initially had in the future.
Okay. So, how do I do these brakes without a lift? I guess I have to purchase several jack stands and blocks of wood. Please specify, someone? I have a 2015 Silverado.
+XRavenHairSexGod Thanks for checking us out. Yes, if no lift is available you will want to use a couple of jack stands.
Get yourself a Harbor freight Daytona floor jack and a couple good jack stands. Little bit pricey up front but saves you so much money in the long run, especially since you’re already saving money doing the brakes on your own instead of having a shop do it
Would a 2015 Tahoe be essentially the same procedure?
+BadDismount427 We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Why are your brake kits so much less expensive than o’reillys? I have a 2015 Sierra and am worried I might get an inferior product.
+Chilly Willy We purchase our parts directly from the manufacturer. This allows us to keep our costs low, as well as having no in store locations. Thanks for checking us out!
Who let their brakes go that long?
Is it really metric
GM has been metric for decades now. Even my 89 S-15 was metric.
You don’t have to bleed the breaks ?
As long as you don't open the bleeder valve you don't need to bleed them. Some people like to crack the bleeder before they compress the piston so it doesn't push old fluid back up into the system but most people don't do that myself included.
What is the price for these Rotors?
+merdogg Alex This specific brake kit is $135.95 right now but our prices are subject to change. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video …..like always 👍
Keep up the good work