as a 60 year old DIY'er who knows it all I gotta tell you I learned only one thing here and that is I been doing it wrong for 40 plus years. glad I found your channel, you break things down to the layman's level very well both in how you give the information and the reasoning behind it. I find I will sometimes watch your video not only for the know how factor but also they are entertaining as well. Peace, blessing, and prosperity for you and your family in the new year.
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer I DO remember that! you had to pull the rotors to pack the wheel bearings. AND remember how expensive new rotors were in the early days?
@@pastblast1664 Oh yeah! There was an Auto parts supply I used to turn rotors and drums. I think it was $6 each. At least with those units you had to repack your bearings and replace the seal with a brake job!
Okay, so as everyone (including me) has determined thus far...this video is really the ultimate guide on RUclips for brake service, or at least should be considered as the standard.. As a former line tech, I have used the same methods that you have outlined here for many years with equal success, but please Eric, for your sake..for your families sake..please use a respirator, or at least a mask when blowing the rust and dust about. Remember, like a car, you are a machine, a wonderfully created biological machine, but a machine nonetheless. Machines need filters. If you don't use an external filter, you ARE the rust and dust filter, and you can't change yourself! Keep up the great work, it is a pleasure to watch you work!!!
This is a salient point, as a mechanic, who does this sort of work every day, I can not agree more, brake dust and rust will fuck up your lungs , and by the time you are old enough to realise, the damage will be well done, even pulling your shirt up over your face is better than just inhaling that nasty shit.
@@TrueBlueEG8 tell me about it, twisted wrenches all my life, ended my career by getting lung cancer. Never thought about all the break dust flying. Never no dangers in the old days, lol. Now they tell us......Im fortunate though, drs. gave me 'about 09 days, chemo and radiation DEFEATED the cancer but it also beat me up pretty good, lol....been 6 years as of 9/2/20 and last CT shows all holding steady, lol......you guys be careful a bit, early retirement isn't always what its cracked up to be, hahahaha.
That's what I keep struggling a bit with, being a current student told to wear a respirator and safety glasses, etc. when working on brakes. But then on my OJT almost no one wore safety glasses and not a single brake job involved even a basic mask let alone respirator. Asbestos may not be nearly as common anymore in brake pad material, but you never know when someone might've put on some cheap aftermarket ones that do contain it. Even that aside, just the dust itself from the brake pads and the rust and all that flying around is rough on the lungs. I was a smoker for 18 years, so I can't be risking further damage to my lungs. I'll be wearing a respirator when I work on brakes or doing anything that involves flying dust and other particles.
I came here to determine positioning of the brake pad wear indicators, in front of or behind the caliper and positioned up or down in the caliper bracket?
Eric, I'm an ex ASE auto mechanic. I now work in industrial maintenance. I still do my fair share of auto repairs including brakes. I've always cleaned off rusty parts, but never really put much thought into it. After watching this video, I have a new found respect for the importance of cleanliness and I will adopt your techniques to future brake repairs! I enjoy your videos, keep it up!
About the customer refusing to go for a brake bleed , it never ceases to amaze me that the vast majority people don't understand that if you want the car to take care of you , you have to take care of it . EXAMPLE ! I've seen people piss and moan about the failure of their automatic transmission @ less than 100K on the clock , then you find out they never had it serviced . Then they whatever brand the car is , say things like "I'll never buy that brand again" . I think people think and in some cases it might be true , that the shop is trying to up the bill . That is why it is so important to find a good honest mechanic like Eric and listen to his advise . TheReaper!
This has to be the most valuable video on brake jobs that I have seen on RUclips. These are the details nobody mentions but that will result in long lasting and dependable brakes. Thank you for sharing.
Eric, you are the brake job guru. Personally, when I used to do brake jobs the "quick" way, I had comebacks due to pads seizing in the caliper brackets...didn't know why. But since adopting your method of taking time to cleaning off the rust and lubing the brackets, that is no longer an issue! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
I see guys on various forums who brag about how quickly they can do a brake job. I tend to be a little slow in comparison because I spend a lot of time cleaning calipers and brackets, lubing contact surfaces, and replacing hardware. My brakes don't squeak on any of my cars.
I’m the same way. I’m slower than other guys but at the end of the day I know I did a good job and there won’t be any squeaks. Anyone can do a quick brake job but I would rather spend an extra half hour doing a professional brake job.
Exactly, i always get roasted where i were work for taking my time and torquing everything down to spec and so far I've never had a comeback so i will continue to do it this way. Yet others around me who boast about doing brakes very quickly hardly ever clean anything properly, no torquing and have had numerous comebacks lol.
Watching and listening to you is like doing the same with my east coaster dad! He used to tell me, "If you'll just be quite, listen and watch you'll learn somethin!" I am glad I did then and doing it now! Great instructions!
This video was published like in 2016. Man its 2020 and its helping people out there like me. I am new to USA and bought a 10 years old Hyundai Sonata due budget constraints. Got its first brake job done (that included pads replacement and just resurfacing of rotors) and this job was charged at 360$ !! Its was almost 20% of my car's worth. Back in my country Pakistan, the whole job with new rotors including labour would cost me less than 80$ for sure. It was a lesson for me to learn DIY for basic car jobs. Within 3 months of the expensive brake job of 360$, the brakes started to mess up again and then i found this video. Thanks Eric. Instead of throwing money again to the Car mechanic, this time i figured out my caliper Pin problem and resolved it in under 30$ of tools and lubricants. Really appreciate your knowledge and the lively way you impart it.
I love the pace at which you explain things as well as the content - what to look out for and why. I also must commend you for the great camera work. I appreciate you taking the time to show on the camera what you’re talking about during the tutorial. I also love your subtle but palpable sense of humour. The commentary is awesome. Good for you. And thank you for making this video. Please continue to produce such useful and very informative content. You rock!
I can’t believe I actually Learned something new. Best video I have seen on their subject. Your explanation of why the rust removal is important as well greasing the area afterwards is outstanding and invaluable to me. New hardware. I will always from now on use new hardware.
I've watched a number of these videos on brakes since this is my first time, and this is by far the best video on brakes. Thank you for taking the time to create this and doing such a great job of covering the lubrication so clearly. I wish you were my mechanic!
With you experience advice, I was able solve my mystery break problem..thank you very much..I am not sure how long I will have to figure it out myself without you advice
+Potaka79 ikr, so much more detailed, you're taking over, who copys who tho, this is not the first time you guys upload simular vids at the same time, even recently i remember etcg throwing his flashlight just after your review loool
Eric, you would make a good instructor at a local automotive tech school, you definitely have the chops for it . With that massive You Tube exposure your resume is practically overqualified.
what a fantastic channel. i cut meat and i often find myself explaining what im doing in my head as if im training someone, just to keep my mind occupied. this man turned that into a very good second source of income.
Thanks for taking the time to thoroughly explain not only what to do and how to do it right, but also why you believe it has worked for you based on your years of experience. Excellent effort resulting in some of the highest quality video tutorials available online!
I just realized you made this video like 4 months ago, lol. Wonderful though, glad you did this. I haven't done a brake job yet but now I feel a lot more confident for when I do my first.
This gentleman should have millions of views! This is and excellent video showing how to properly replace pads and rotors with a focus on the hardware. His experience is invaluable and it really shows in his demonstrations and discussions. Thank you for making this video as it is just what many people have needed. I will become a subscriber.
Great video Eric!....I too, have been wrenching on cars for years, and after watching your videos, I am reminded that you never stop learning things from other people. Thank you!
That is EXACTLY how I have been doing brake jobs , just like my father taught me when I was 14 . before I could drive it I had to do required maintenance on a vehicle . I'm 46 now and I still do my brakes the same and they LAST !
Obvious and not by mistake is your work ethic, attention to important details and degree of diligence to maintain the highest standards of your profession. You exemplify, at the core, what made our country great. Congratulations and thank you.
A really good and informative video. As DIYrs, there are several maintenance and repair jobs, like this one, that learning all the little fine points you show will make our efforts much more effective. I've got to do a front pads replacement on one of our vehicles this week and I am going to take my laptop out into my garage and follow along with you as I do it! Thanks again and keep the great videos coming our way!
Awesome Video! Of all the videos I watched over the last days you are the only one that has the right tools for the job! Lots of details that others don't cover! So much detail. I love it. Brakes and steering, the most important for me!🙂 Pilot mentality😉
Watched this video this morning before doing a complete brake job on my 2010 Hyundai Elantra did it exactly as you said every step and they work perfectly thanks Eric O
Awesome video, great detail and perfect examples. Where I used to live, rust wasn’t much of an issue. So for decades I always replaced the pads/hardware/clips and put brake caliper grease on the ears of the pads & slide pins and never had a problem. Now I live in an area where rust is a concern and you’ve just convinced me to add grease between the hardware/clips and the caliper mounting bracket to prevent rust build up. I never thought of that. Very good tip. Thanks...
Hi EricO... I have to sell DIYers brake stuff all day in a big chain parts store up here in Canada. I am not a licensed mechanic myself, just tangential experience as a drag racer, worked in motorsports for a while and a past as a tool and die maker so i have "seen" stuff. I hear a lot of BS about brakes (sometimes from hack techs), particularly about grease and where/why it it is used in on brakes. I try to keep my mouth shut and nod and smile. This vid as old as it is, really drove home the clips and rust aspect. Now i get it so thanks so much. Cheers man and stay warm!
I am not complaining but I am having to re watch your older video's, because you haven't been making very many new ones. I think that just shows you how great your videos are. I used to do brakes the wrong way, until you taught me the right way. Thank you
I just put brakes on one of my vehicles today and paid much more attention to the small details than I had in the past. Thanks again for another great video!
Thank you! I was excited when a friend did my rear brakes but after seeing these videos, I understand why I still have squeals. There was no lube,the caliper pins and rubber bush weren’t even touched
This one video has been so helpful. The extra detail on those special clips was very helpful, been looking all over for what and how and why and nothing. You would think they would have some of this info included in with the parts, minimal at best. Thanks again, it's very much appreciated.
obviously you have taken a lot of time and preparations to produce this video, so your viewers can learn something. multiple examples to emphasis the point! few people do that. Thank you so much.
I've worked with a lot of older friends and family on vehicles and never once saw as much detail and patience as you've given through this video. Absolutely unparalleled!
This is something I too am super anal about. I had some old timers tell me that by refusing to do cheap brake jobs, I would lose business, but it actually has been the opposite. But also, I watched another video about brake hardware that was posted today, and there is a BIG difference in the quality of the job done VS the awesome job you did.
I have watched many competent guys do brake jobs on RUclips but you are the first to start by warning that as pistons are pressed back, the master cylinder can overflow. That's very important because brake fluid is a good paint stripper and can do expensive damage. Excellent. Thank you.
"Attention to detail" is the name-of-the-game! Really Great Video! Out here in Calif, except for a sudden damage to the components, those brakes will last for MANY years with no degrade in performance as they wear! I wish you were here!
An oldie but a goldie, I’ve been doing my own brakes for 30 years, and I still learned some things from this - like with most SMA videos, the jobs I can do you show me how to do better, the jobs I can’t, I learn what’s involved. Thanks Mr O.
Amazing how incredibly thorough you are in the details and back-story justification! I have been watching your videos for years and really appreciate a better understanding. Thanks for your passion and your mission to help DIY folks like me. Professional teachers and trainers could learn a lot from you.,
yeah here in pa we have same problem i spray mine with liquid wrench day before i do brakes and use a nice six sided wrench and pray they will come free i even spray bleeders and loosen them when i have wheel apart just so i can get them out in future
Excellent video! I performed a hack job on my brakes and less than a year later had a number of issues, pedal pulsation, slanted pad wear and excessive rotor wear (blame the lead foot and crappy rotors for that one). I proceeded to edumacate myself and performed the brake service again, correctly. Brakes are performing well 1.5 years later with no noises or pulsation. Many of the things you mentioned here are what made all the difference.
Your videos are top notch & very entertaining. Your a very personable spoke person. I appreciate you taking the time out of your shop time to make videos. Here in Northern Wisconsin, I have been having a lot of trouble doing brake jobs lately. I don't own a blasting cabinet. Those pads never fit into the caliper bracket anymore. Always have to grind the ears of the pad which is very time consuming. The filing never works. Never had those issues in the old days when the pads just went into the caliper. Keep up the great videos my friend
I wish ALL mechanics would take the time and effort that you do on their customers vehicles. I've watched a lot of brake repair videos and this is the absolute best one of them all! Very professional work, excellent tips, common sense explanations and great video work to top it off. This will be the one I will refer to for all future brake repair work. Thank you for your time and expertise sir!
It's nice to see someone that cares to do a good brake job the right way. My 2005 G.M.C. Safari has a rattle in the front brake area, (only over rough patches in the road). In the last 5 years I have had mechanics replace, the timing chain, the timing cover, the water pump, the spider injectors, all the seals in the 4.3 engine, the radiator pressure tested, 2 serpentine belts, all the pulleys and tension pulley, the transmission yoke seal replaced, the drive shaft pulled out, the pinion gear seal replaced, all new brakes all around (new disks,calipers, rotors, ceramic brake pads, and new hardware), motor mounts, transmission mount, oil cooler lines, transmission cooler lines, 2 power steering lines, new steering box, blower motor for the heater with heater relay, all the body mounts, transmission u joint, differential u joint, pinion gear 2 bearings, both carrier bearings, pinion shaft and bolt, 2 axle bearings, 2 front wheel bearings, emergency brake replaced with new cable, 4-rear leaf spring pack, 2 front coil springs, front and rear shocks, ball joints upper and lower both sides, control arm bushings upper and lower both sides, all the rubber hoses, 3 batteries, 2 fuel pumps, 2 alternators, a distributor. The oils that i use are by Royal Purple, coolant is Prestone orange color. I had the engine, transmission and radiator flushed prior to using new fluids. I also replaced the harmonic balencer, and all the pulleys and a sway bar and end links. I've kept up with all the maintenance. Now guess what, still that annoying rattle. I treat the van as a daily driver hobby van. I chose freedom 55 for retirement back in Kitchener, Ontario, that was twelve years ago. I think my wife bought me the van because it only had 72,000 km. on it and was completely rust free. She always has called it Tonka a diamond in the rough. Not many mechanics use a torque wrench anymore, they now use torque sticks. I enjoy your videos on u-tube. I think a lot of people are going to chime in on my problem.
Hi---- Been watching your videos but first time comment. I'vs been a mechanic ( not tech!) since I was a teen in central NY. Was born and lived in Buffalo until 10 and moved to Auburn. If you can fix a car in NY you can do anywhere! lol Just wanted to give kudos to you; you're very good at your job and very thorough!! I taught motorcycle mechanics at the local college for about 13 years and tried to impart to my students many of the great skills you cover in your sessions and a special emphasis on good workmanship! I do brakes on my vehicles the same way and even use the same purple permatex you use! I'm "old school" so I still turn my rotors as I like to keep the OEM ones on as long as possible. Keep up the great work; you are truely a huge asset to the industry.
So many terrific hints and tips. You could fill a notebook with them! Just one: The idea that you don't need to crack the bleeder when pushing the piston back. Amen, bro. Wish I'd known that 40 years ago doing my first. Also your emphasis on thorough inspection of all hardware. Good auto parts stores suggest new HW when purchasing pads. People think they're getting ripped off, but it's not true. Learns that the hard way...
Eric, wanted to let you know that I'm a testimonial of the "if I can do it, you can do it." I'm a final year law student and last year decided to supplement my income (and try to put a dent on the loans) by fixing some Subaru's. -- Utah and Subaru's just go hand in hand. Since your head gasket video, I've been a fan and have learned a lot. My brother is a doc at Rochester hospital, next time I visit him, hopefully we can swing by and say hello.
+Rodrigo Sagebin Heck yeah man stop in. Wow I bet your parents are proud, a Dr. and a Lawer! Does your brother happen to work in the cancer center there?
The parents are happier about grandkids:) He's at Strong Memorial Hospital, he's a cardio thoracic surgeon (heart/lung). He knows all the folks at the oncology sector, though. Let me know if there's anything I/he can do for you. I'll make sure you're taken care of.
Well My Dad was there 5 or 6 years ago for heart surgery (aneurysm repair and valve job) then he was back with stage 4 multiple myeloma... so heck I may have even seen your brother!
Maybe, same last name...he looks like Adam Sandler...I kid you not. And he hates the comparison. So mention it to him, if you see him. If you ever need something from there, let me know and I'll pass you his info. You can text him about it. He'll be happy to talking about his area and also knows all the "good" oncologists in the area. ... not that there're bad ones....but, you know.
Oh I can do a fantastic Adam Sandler impersonation too haha, maybe I will sing him the turkey song lol. That is good to know thanks, I'll ask my dad when I see him tomorrow who his heart surgeon was. Wouldn't it be wild if it was your brother!?
Thank you Eric Sir! I have done my own brakes all my life. Though I've never had any problems, I will now do them the way you explained it. Have a great weekend.
Hi Eric, Do you put any lube on the face of the rotor [Just around the studs] to prevent the wheel from sticking to the rotor? THANKS FRIEND [Ron Cach]
I am wondering that too. It looks like a much better consistency for the application than the stuff I use. His looks nice and creamy. Mine is more of a jelly-like chassis grease consistency. Seems to me like his purple goo will do a better job of staying where you put it.
Just gotta say thanks for this one Eric, ive been doing brakes for years and I'll be changing the way im doing them from here on. Thanks again for all you share.
When you don't have money it's a matter of getting going again, end of story! You can argue with that till you're blue in the face but fact remains that most people will take the cheap ticket not the expensive one. As a fellow Automotive Technician I 110% agree with you but you cannot change the word! As always, nice Video.
As a DIY person, I enjoyed watching the video, and we can make out you are so passionate about your work !. Awesome job. I wish some one like you I could bump into for my car or my bike. One of the key factor is you take your time to do it and you don't compromise on quality !👌🙏👍
Eric, What type of grease do you spray on the hub, before you put the rotor on? Can I use fluid film i purchased from your amazon store? THANKS FRIEND [Ron Cach]
the level of detail and care and uncommon sense is off the scale in this video. I've seen so many half-ass brake jobs where people threw things back together without cleaning or lubing anything, then brag about getting the job done so quick..
+zoidberg444 There's something to be said for having rear drum brakes. If you have rear discs and you're here in NY, you really need to service the rear brakes every year to keep them working properly. The salt spray in winter seizes things up back there pretty quick (at least in my limited experience).
+zoidberg444 OH yes.....I'm from Ohio and a lot look like they've been with the Titanic on the bottom of the ocean for 100 years. We have a salt mine under Lake Erie and they really spread it around.
What in the hell does he think caliper grease is used for if you don’t lube the wear surfaces? I can’t imagine someone that supposedly knows what they are doing would install them with no lube...
+CAZinAustralia his sponsored videos are lifeless and just boring compared to SMA i get more excitement watching TRUCKS on spiketv on saturday than ETCG and his commercials
I absolutely enjoyed watching this video. You are very knowledgeable (given the 16+ years of experience) and you have a natural way of explaining things in a comfortable pace which is easy to understand and follow. You are very informative - an excellent mechanic and phenomenal teacher. Thank you.
Sorry to spark up the rivalry again but ETCG just put a brake related video out today too! ruclips.net/video/qelkUukK92I/видео.html yours is way better tho lol ;0
Your the man Eric inspirational in giving fine detail including your vast experience to all of us who visit your channel not only that but your are doing great video work All the best Tony South Australia
as a 60 year old DIY'er who knows it all I gotta tell you I learned only one thing here and that is I been doing it wrong for 40 plus years. glad I found your channel, you break things down to the layman's level very well both in how you give the information and the reasoning behind it. I find I will sometimes watch your video not only for the know how factor but also they are entertaining as well. Peace, blessing, and prosperity for you and your family in the new year.
Remember when disc brakes first came out and brake jobs cost extra for disc brakes? And the rotor and bearing assembly was frequently one piece?
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer That's insane, given how much easier disk brakes are to do!
Just wondering, what had you been doing doing?
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer I DO remember that! you had to pull the rotors to pack the wheel bearings. AND remember how expensive new rotors were in the early days?
@@pastblast1664 Oh yeah! There was an Auto parts supply I used to turn rotors and drums. I think it was $6 each. At least with those units you had to repack your bearings and replace the seal with a brake job!
Okay, so as everyone (including me) has determined thus far...this video is really the ultimate guide on RUclips for brake service, or at least should be considered as the standard.. As a former line tech, I have used the same methods that you have outlined here for many years with equal success, but please Eric, for your sake..for your families sake..please use a respirator, or at least a mask when blowing the rust and dust about. Remember, like a car, you are a machine, a wonderfully created biological machine, but a machine nonetheless. Machines need filters. If you don't use an external filter, you ARE the rust and dust filter, and you can't change yourself! Keep up the great work, it is a pleasure to watch you work!!!
This is a salient point, as a mechanic, who does this sort of work every day, I can not agree more, brake dust and rust will fuck up your lungs , and by the time you are old enough to realise, the damage will be well done, even pulling your shirt up over your face is better than just inhaling that nasty shit.
@@TrueBlueEG8 tell me about it, twisted wrenches all my life, ended my career by getting lung cancer. Never thought about all the break dust flying. Never no dangers in the old days, lol. Now they tell us......Im fortunate though, drs. gave me 'about 09 days, chemo and radiation DEFEATED the cancer but it also beat me up pretty good, lol....been 6 years as of 9/2/20 and last CT shows all holding steady, lol......you guys be careful a bit, early retirement isn't always what its cracked up to be, hahahaha.
@@jamesmoore3346 At least you are still with us, thank God, and I wish you many more years healthy and happy.
That's what I keep struggling a bit with, being a current student told to wear a respirator and safety glasses, etc. when working on brakes. But then on my OJT almost no one wore safety glasses and not a single brake job involved even a basic mask let alone respirator. Asbestos may not be nearly as common anymore in brake pad material, but you never know when someone might've put on some cheap aftermarket ones that do contain it. Even that aside, just the dust itself from the brake pads and the rust and all that flying around is rough on the lungs. I was a smoker for 18 years, so I can't be risking further damage to my lungs. I'll be wearing a respirator when I work on brakes or doing anything that involves flying dust and other particles.
I came here to determine positioning of the brake pad wear indicators, in front of or behind the caliper and positioned up or down in the caliper bracket?
Eric, I'm an ex ASE auto mechanic. I now work in industrial maintenance. I still do my fair share of auto repairs including brakes. I've always cleaned off rusty parts, but never really put much thought into it. After watching this video, I have a new found respect for the importance of cleanliness and I will adopt your techniques to future brake repairs! I enjoy your videos, keep it up!
About the customer refusing to go for a brake bleed , it never ceases to amaze me that the vast majority people don't understand that if you want the car to take care of you , you have to take care of it . EXAMPLE ! I've seen people piss and moan about the failure of their automatic transmission @ less than 100K on the clock , then you find out they never had it serviced . Then they whatever brand the car is , say things like "I'll never buy that brand again" . I think people think and in some cases it might be true , that the shop is trying to up the bill . That is why it is so important to find a good honest mechanic like Eric and listen to his advise . TheReaper!
This has to be the most valuable video on brake jobs that I have seen on RUclips. These are the details nobody mentions but that will result in long lasting and dependable brakes. Thank you for sharing.
Eric, you are the brake job guru. Personally, when I used to do brake jobs the "quick" way, I had comebacks due to pads seizing in the caliper brackets...didn't know why.
But since adopting your method of taking time to cleaning off the rust and lubing the brackets, that is no longer an issue! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
+motoYam82 Hey IVAN!
+motoYam82 Oh heck yeah, gotta clean and lube!
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Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics if you take your shirt off you get less comebacks. ;)
I'm in the middle of my first brake pad and rotor replacement in 20 years, and I'm really grateful for this video. Thanks a million.
I see guys on various forums who brag about how quickly they can do a brake job. I tend to be a little slow in comparison because I spend a lot of time cleaning calipers and brackets, lubing contact surfaces, and replacing hardware. My brakes don't squeak on any of my cars.
I’m the same way. I’m slower than other guys but at the end of the day I know I did a good job and there won’t be any squeaks. Anyone can do a quick brake job but I would rather spend an extra half hour doing a professional brake job.
Better to be slow and not need to do a job choice
Exactly, i always get roasted where i were work for taking my time and torquing everything down to spec and so far I've never had a comeback so i will continue to do it this way. Yet others around me who boast about doing brakes very quickly hardly ever clean anything properly, no torquing and have had numerous comebacks lol.
@@saulgoodman7495 One comeback in the last twentysomething years. I'm very proud of that.
Haha better yet they blame the part stores
Watching and listening to you is like doing the same with my east coaster dad! He used to tell me, "If you'll just be quite, listen and watch you'll learn somethin!" I am glad I did then and doing it now! Great instructions!
You are by far the best mechanic on You Tube, if not the Planet, thanks for you're knowledge sharing. Always learn something watching you're vids....
Hmmm...no, pretty sure he learned most of that stuff from his memaw🤔
This video was published like in 2016. Man its 2020 and its helping people out there like me. I am new to USA and bought a 10 years old Hyundai Sonata due budget constraints. Got its first brake job done (that included pads replacement and just resurfacing of rotors) and this job was charged at 360$ !! Its was almost 20% of my car's worth. Back in my country Pakistan, the whole job with new rotors including labour would cost me less than 80$ for sure. It was a lesson for me to learn DIY for basic car jobs. Within 3 months of the expensive brake job of 360$, the brakes started to mess up again and then i found this video. Thanks Eric. Instead of throwing money again to the Car mechanic, this time i figured out my caliper Pin problem and resolved it in under 30$ of tools and lubricants. Really appreciate your knowledge and the lively way you impart it.
The instructions and steps are very straight forward. This is a must see video for any DIY brake job. Thanks for sharing such a great video !
+Phi Lu Thanks man
this video deserves a million likes! great job!
Slow clap... Thanks for teaching so many of us how to really do this stuff right. Much appreciated.
Very impressive. A true gold mine of well focused info on the areas where DIYers are most likely to get into trouble. A true service this video.
I love the pace at which you explain things as well as the content - what to look out for and why. I also must commend you for the great camera work. I appreciate you taking the time to show on the camera what you’re talking about during the tutorial. I also love your subtle but palpable sense of humour. The commentary is awesome. Good for you. And thank you for making this video. Please continue to produce such useful and very informative content. You rock!
The most comprehensive vid I have seen on brake jobs 👍🏽
It's funny how many things you and I see eye to eye on...
I like your vids too. :)
Yourself and Eric O are a credit to the profession.
@keith cunningham you have to watch more of his videos for the truth.👍
2 of the best techs on RUclips. Both have great content and have tons of knowledge !
you know using full synthetic atf doesnt hurt the trani
I can’t believe I actually Learned something new. Best video I have seen on their subject. Your explanation of why the rust removal is important as well greasing the area afterwards is outstanding and invaluable to me.
New hardware. I will always from now on use new hardware.
I've watched a number of these videos on brakes since this is my first time, and this is by far the best video on brakes. Thank you for taking the time to create this and doing such a great job of covering the lubrication so clearly. I wish you were my mechanic!
With you experience advice, I was able solve my mystery break problem..thank you very much..I am not sure how long I will have to figure it out myself without you advice
Eric The Car Guy really needs to watch this video.....Great vid as usual Eric'O....
+Potaka79 Eric The car guy just did this
+BADD400 CB700 drums He did this, on the rear brakes, on one of his Fixing it Forward projects and *ground down the pad ears* to make them work. >.
+Potaka79 ikr, so much more detailed, you're taking over, who copys who tho, this is not the first time you guys upload simular vids at the same time, even recently i remember etcg throwing his flashlight just after your review loool
+White Tiger Gaming I saw that but was there another way? Or was it just cheap pads?
+ltwargssf R lol Eric was so Fu**ing pissed off in that video , Eric the cameraman cry because he got scared.!
Eric, you would make a good instructor at a local automotive tech school, you definitely have the chops for it . With that massive You Tube exposure your resume is practically overqualified.
what a fantastic channel. i cut meat and i often find myself explaining what im doing in my head as if im training someone, just to keep my mind occupied. this man turned that into a very good second source of income.
Perfect tutorial for anyone looking to do this job on their own. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for taking the time to thoroughly explain not only what to do and how to do it right, but also why you believe it has worked for you based on your years of experience. Excellent effort resulting in some of the highest quality video tutorials available online!
I wished I'd have watched this before doing my brakes and rotors. ChrisFix is good, but man, this guy is thorough! Great video!
I thought I knew enough about brake jobs but I've learnt so much more now. Very informative, thanks man.
I just realized you made this video like 4 months ago, lol. Wonderful though, glad you did this. I haven't done a brake job yet but now I feel a lot more confident for when I do my first.
This gentleman should have millions of views! This is and excellent video showing how to properly replace pads and rotors with a focus on the hardware. His experience is invaluable and it really shows in his demonstrations and discussions. Thank you for making this video as it is just what many people have needed. I will become a subscriber.
Great video Eric!....I too, have been wrenching on cars for years, and after watching your videos, I am reminded that you never stop learning things from other people. Thank you!
Excellent video as usual. Thank you!
That is EXACTLY how I have been doing brake jobs , just like my father taught me when I was 14 . before I could drive it I had to do required maintenance on a vehicle . I'm 46 now and I still do my brakes the same and they LAST !
Obvious and not by mistake is your work ethic, attention to important details and degree of diligence to maintain the highest standards of your profession. You exemplify, at the core, what made our country great. Congratulations and thank you.
A really good and informative video. As DIYrs, there are several maintenance and repair jobs, like this one, that learning all the little fine points you show will make our efforts much more effective. I've got to do a front pads replacement on one of our vehicles this week and I am going to take my laptop out into my garage and follow along with you as I do it! Thanks again and keep the great videos coming our way!
Awesome Video! Of all the videos I watched over the last days you are the only one that has the right tools for the job! Lots of details that others don't cover! So much detail. I love it. Brakes and steering, the most important for me!🙂 Pilot mentality😉
This is the best brake video on You Tube....i am bringing my vehicle to his shop for the brakes.
Watched this video this morning before doing a complete brake job on my 2010 Hyundai Elantra did it exactly as you said every step and they work perfectly thanks Eric O
Glad it helped
Awesome video, great detail and perfect examples. Where I used to live, rust wasn’t much of an issue. So for decades I always replaced the pads/hardware/clips and put brake caliper grease on the ears of the pads & slide pins and never had a problem. Now I live in an area where rust is a concern and you’ve just convinced me to add grease between the hardware/clips and the caliper mounting bracket to prevent rust build up. I never thought of that. Very good tip. Thanks...
+Pet Rock's Garage Me too. I never put grease between the hardware clips and the caliper bracket, but I will from now on.
Hi EricO... I have to sell DIYers brake stuff all day in a big chain parts store up here in Canada. I am not a licensed mechanic myself, just tangential experience as a drag racer, worked in motorsports for a while and a past as a tool and die maker so i have "seen" stuff. I hear a lot of BS about brakes (sometimes from hack techs), particularly about grease and where/why it it is used in on brakes. I try to keep my mouth shut and nod and smile. This vid as old as it is, really drove home the clips and rust aspect. Now i get it so thanks so much. Cheers man and stay warm!
I am not complaining but I am having to re watch your older video's, because you haven't been making very many new ones. I think that just shows you how great your videos are. I used to do brakes the wrong way, until you taught me the right way. Thank you
I just put brakes on one of my vehicles today and paid much more attention to the small details than I had in the past. Thanks again for another great video!
Thank you! I was excited when a friend did my rear brakes but after seeing these videos, I understand why I still have squeals. There was no lube,the caliper pins and rubber bush weren’t even touched
This one video has been so helpful. The extra detail on those special clips was very helpful, been looking all over for what and how and why and nothing. You would think they would have some of this info included in with the parts, minimal at best. Thanks again, it's very much appreciated.
obviously you have taken a lot of time and preparations to produce this video, so your viewers can learn something. multiple examples to emphasis the point! few people do that. Thank you so much.
I've worked with a lot of older friends and family on vehicles and never once saw as much detail and patience as you've given through this video. Absolutely unparalleled!
This is something I too am super anal about. I had some old timers tell me that by refusing to do cheap brake jobs, I would lose business, but it actually has been the opposite. But also, I watched another video about brake hardware that was posted today, and there is a BIG difference in the quality of the job done VS the awesome job you did.
What ever do you mean #lol🤔😂😂😂😂
+Potaka79 I don't think he has realized the wording!!
I have watched many competent guys do brake jobs on RUclips but you are the first to start by warning that as pistons are pressed back, the master cylinder can overflow. That's very important because brake fluid is a good paint stripper and can do expensive damage. Excellent. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips and the time you take to share your knowledge. You're the man!
For someone starting out, this is so invaluable! Thanks for dedicating your time and knowledge.
The only brake job video on the internet that a DIYer needs to watch.
"Attention to detail" is the name-of-the-game! Really Great Video! Out here in Calif, except for a sudden damage to the components, those brakes will last for MANY years with no degrade in performance as they wear! I wish you were here!
Most thorough brake video ever
An oldie but a goldie, I’ve been doing my own brakes for 30 years, and I still learned some things from this - like with most SMA videos, the jobs I can do you show me how to do better, the jobs I can’t, I learn what’s involved. Thanks Mr O.
Remember to pump the pedal before driving :-)
I never fail to pick up something from your guidance. Thanks Eric. It is the little things that make the difference... Bravo!
The internet Stars lined up this week - Thanks for the tip!
Amazing how incredibly thorough you are in the details and back-story justification! I have been watching your videos for years and really appreciate a better understanding. Thanks for your passion and your mission to help DIY folks like me. Professional teachers and trainers could learn a lot from you.,
“You know here in Upstate New York you don’t just get bleeders out.”
That made me smile. Amen brother, keep representing us well.
yeah here in pa we have same problem i spray mine with liquid wrench day before i do brakes and use a nice six sided wrench and pray they will come free i even spray bleeders and loosen them when i have wheel apart just so i can get them out in future
Excellent video! I performed a hack job on my brakes and less than a year later had a number of issues, pedal pulsation, slanted pad wear and excessive rotor wear (blame the lead foot and crappy rotors for that one). I proceeded to edumacate myself and performed the brake service again, correctly. Brakes are performing well 1.5 years later with no noises or pulsation. Many of the things you mentioned here are what made all the difference.
A master class Eric Greetings from Dublin Ireland
Your videos are top notch & very entertaining. Your a very personable spoke person. I appreciate you taking the time out of your shop time to make videos. Here in Northern Wisconsin, I have been having a lot of trouble doing brake jobs lately. I don't own a blasting cabinet. Those pads never fit into the caliper bracket anymore. Always have to grind the ears of the pad which is very time consuming. The filing never works. Never had those issues in the old days when the pads just went into the caliper. Keep up the great videos my friend
A wise man told me many years ago "The ability to stop is far more important than the ability to go". Good Video, Thanks
+joel mccoin True story!
I wish ALL mechanics would take the time and effort that you do on their customers vehicles. I've watched a lot of brake repair videos and this is the absolute best one of them all! Very professional work, excellent tips, common sense explanations and great video work to top it off. This will be the one I will refer to for all future brake repair work. Thank you for your time and expertise sir!
Sniff sniff. You're the dad I never had. These instructions are complete.
It's nice to see someone that cares to do a good brake job the right way. My 2005 G.M.C. Safari has a rattle in the front brake area, (only over rough patches in the road). In the last 5 years I have had mechanics replace, the timing chain, the timing cover, the water pump, the spider injectors, all the seals in the 4.3 engine, the radiator pressure tested, 2 serpentine belts, all the pulleys and tension pulley, the transmission yoke seal replaced, the drive shaft pulled out, the pinion gear seal replaced, all new brakes all around (new disks,calipers, rotors, ceramic brake pads, and new hardware), motor mounts, transmission mount, oil cooler lines, transmission cooler lines, 2 power steering lines, new steering box, blower motor for the heater with heater relay, all the body mounts, transmission u joint, differential u joint, pinion gear 2 bearings, both carrier bearings, pinion shaft and bolt, 2 axle bearings, 2 front wheel bearings, emergency brake replaced with new cable, 4-rear leaf spring pack, 2 front coil springs, front and rear shocks, ball joints upper and lower both sides, control arm bushings upper and lower both sides, all the rubber hoses, 3 batteries, 2 fuel pumps, 2 alternators, a distributor. The oils that i use are by Royal Purple, coolant is Prestone orange color. I had the engine, transmission and radiator flushed prior to using new fluids. I also replaced the harmonic balencer, and all the pulleys and a sway bar and end links. I've kept up with all the maintenance. Now guess what, still that annoying rattle. I treat the van as a daily driver hobby van. I chose freedom 55 for retirement back in Kitchener, Ontario, that was twelve years ago. I think my wife bought me the van because it only had 72,000 km. on it and was completely rust free. She always has called it Tonka a diamond in the rough. Not many mechanics use a torque wrench anymore, they now use torque sticks. I enjoy your videos on u-tube. I think a lot of people are going to chime in on my problem.
Thank you again I learned something new today. Great video!!! 50K subscribers by July 1.
Hi---- Been watching your videos but first time comment. I'vs been a mechanic ( not tech!) since I was a teen in central NY. Was born and lived in Buffalo until 10 and moved to Auburn. If you can fix a car in NY you can do anywhere! lol Just wanted to give kudos to you; you're very good at your job and very thorough!! I taught motorcycle mechanics at the local college for about 13 years and tried to impart to my students many of the great skills you cover in your sessions and a special emphasis on good workmanship! I do brakes on my vehicles the same way and even use the same purple permatex you use! I'm "old school" so I still turn my rotors as I like to keep the OEM ones on as long as possible. Keep up the great work; you are truely a huge asset to the industry.
You can tell the age of your videos by the condition of your hat, lol.
Great tips there! Thanks!
This is THE definitive guide for brake servicing. Thanks Eric 10/10.
Good video, well done.
So many terrific hints and tips. You could fill a notebook with them! Just one: The idea that you don't need to crack the bleeder when pushing the piston back. Amen, bro. Wish I'd known that 40 years ago doing my first. Also your emphasis on thorough inspection of all hardware. Good auto parts stores suggest new HW when purchasing pads. People think they're getting ripped off, but it's not true. Learns that the hard way...
Eric, wanted to let you know that I'm a testimonial of the "if I can do it, you can do it." I'm a final year law student and last year decided to supplement my income (and try to put a dent on the loans) by fixing some Subaru's. -- Utah and Subaru's just go hand in hand. Since your head gasket video, I've been a fan and have learned a lot. My brother is a doc at Rochester hospital, next time I visit him, hopefully we can swing by and say hello.
+Rodrigo Sagebin Heck yeah man stop in. Wow I bet your parents are proud, a Dr. and a Lawer! Does your brother happen to work in the cancer center there?
The parents are happier about grandkids:) He's at Strong Memorial Hospital, he's a cardio thoracic surgeon (heart/lung). He knows all the folks at the oncology sector, though. Let me know if there's anything I/he can do for you. I'll make sure you're taken care of.
Well My Dad was there 5 or 6 years ago for heart surgery (aneurysm repair and valve job) then he was back with stage 4 multiple myeloma... so heck I may have even seen your brother!
Maybe, same last name...he looks like Adam Sandler...I kid you not. And he hates the comparison. So mention it to him, if you see him. If you ever need something from there, let me know and I'll pass you his info. You can text him about it. He'll be happy to talking about his area and also knows all the "good" oncologists in the area. ... not that there're bad ones....but, you know.
Oh I can do a fantastic Adam Sandler impersonation too haha, maybe I will sing him the turkey song lol. That is good to know thanks, I'll ask my dad when I see him tomorrow who his heart surgeon was. Wouldn't it be wild if it was your brother!?
Great video Eric, understanding the thought process from a master mechanic is priceless, thank you
14:00 minutes in, he finally pulls out the brake cleaner.
And you know everyone was waiting on it....
Thank you Eric Sir! I have done my own brakes all my life. Though I've never had any problems, I will now do them the way you explained it. Have a great weekend.
Hi Eric, Do you put any lube on the face of the rotor [Just around the studs] to prevent the wheel from sticking to the rotor? THANKS FRIEND [Ron Cach]
This video is still going strong. I do this infrequently enough I have to revisit from time to time.
Hi Eric, what is the lube you use for pad hardware ? Thanks a lot.
I am wondering that too. It looks like a much better consistency for the application than the stuff I use. His looks nice and creamy. Mine is more of a jelly-like chassis grease consistency. Seems to me like his purple goo will do a better job of staying where you put it.
Just gotta say thanks for this one Eric, ive been doing brakes for years and I'll be changing the way im doing them from here on. Thanks again for all you share.
When you don't have money it's a matter of getting going again, end of story! You can argue with that till you're blue in the face but fact remains that most people will take the cheap ticket not the expensive one.
As a fellow Automotive Technician I 110% agree with you but you cannot change the word!
As always, nice Video.
Nice to see someone doing quality work nowadays. Great job!
It used to be rare to find brake hardware at the Cheap & Cheerful parts stores.
As a DIY person, I enjoyed watching the video, and we can make out you are so passionate about your work !. Awesome job. I wish some one like you I could bump into for my car or my bike. One of the key factor is you take your time to do it and you don't compromise on quality !👌🙏👍
Eric, What type of grease do you spray on the hub, before you put the rotor on? Can I use fluid film i purchased from your amazon store? THANKS FRIEND [Ron Cach]
the level of detail and care and uncommon sense is off the scale in this video. I've seen so many half-ass brake jobs where people threw things back together without cleaning or lubing anything, then brag about getting the job done so quick..
ETCG did not clean hardware surface, just scraped it a little. also did not lube the brackets! like your way better !
+d st I think we found the single down vote
+d st I doubt the brakes get as badly corroded in Ohio as they do in NY.
+zoidberg444 There's something to be said for having rear drum brakes. If you have rear discs and you're here in NY, you really need to service the rear brakes every year to keep them working properly. The salt spray in winter seizes things up back there pretty quick (at least in my limited experience).
+zoidberg444 OH yes.....I'm from Ohio and a lot look like they've been with the Titanic on the bottom of the ocean for 100 years. We have a salt mine under Lake Erie and they really spread it around.
What in the hell does he think caliper grease is used for if you don’t lube the wear surfaces? I can’t imagine someone that supposedly knows what they are doing would install them with no lube...
Micro management of brakes , thanks for the info and the newfound knowledge .
Every diy er should watch this .
Thanks for the awesome video 👍
DID YOU AND ERICTHECAT GUY TALK TOGETHER :P he just put out a video on hardware aswell :P
+Martin møller Same thing I was going to say !! lol
+Martin møller Scotty Kilmer too. It is illuminati :)
a was like WTF hapend .....:)) same subject..!!!
+Martin møller Eric the car guy marked it as a sponsored video. Dont think the others did though.
+CAZinAustralia his sponsored videos are lifeless and just boring compared to SMA i get more excitement watching TRUCKS on spiketv on saturday than ETCG and his commercials
Did four corners on a Ford Edge a few months ago. Exactly how you do it. Owner was extremely pleased. Thanks...!
Great video Eric - lots of good recommendations and top grade work practices. Do you have similar recommendation for drum brakes (rear)?
Not yet. Don't think I have any drum brake vids yet
I've been wrenching on my own stuff for 48 years. Thank you for what you do. Really enjoyed it.
good thing the other guy didn't weld the pads to prevent squeaking :)
It's probably the best brake video ever made. Not too many think of the rust build up under the rattle clip.
how come when Eric sprays break cleaner I can smell it?
Ha, I just said that to myself that I really do smell it when he sprays it. The brain is a strange thing.
I absolutely enjoyed watching this video. You are very knowledgeable (given the 16+ years of experience) and you have a natural way of explaining things in a comfortable pace which is easy to understand and follow. You are very informative - an excellent mechanic and phenomenal teacher. Thank you.
I'd bet most mechs do not put this much care into a brake job.
Eric is a rare mechanic! He treats your car as if it was his and takes the time to put care into every job.
Sorry to spark up the rivalry again but ETCG just put a brake related video out today too! ruclips.net/video/qelkUukK92I/видео.html yours is way better tho lol ;0
Your the man Eric inspirational in giving fine detail including your vast experience to all of us who visit your channel not only that but your are doing great video work
All the best
Tony
South Australia