Had to pull a rotor to replace a wheel stud. If your rotors are seized to shit like mine were, you can remove a radiator support bolt from the front of the engine bay and use it to walk the rotor out. Since I was reusing the rotor, I didn't want to smack on it too hard with a hammer.
Good day, i just want to say that you do excellent videos and the description on what you are doing is excellent. Thank you for your hard work and proper explanation.
I had a 2012 VW Jetta with a front passenger brake pad missing. The customer said, the car would not move so he threw it in reverse, and would you know it, he heard a big bang and was able to move again. I call it getting your money's worth. Thanks for the video.
Hope this helps anyone thinking about replacing their own brakes. Never use petroleum or organic based lubricants on brake components! Most rubber parts will swell and partially dissolve.from improper chemicals. ALWAYS make sure the brake pads slide in place WITHOUT FORCE, but also not loose enough to rattle. If you have to push really hard on a hydraulic only piston, either it binding, or there is a line restriction. Loosen the bleed screw and continue to press. If the piston then goes in easily there is a problem in the brake system, upstream. If it remains difficult, replace it, as it will just cause you to burn off another set of brakes!
I know old mechanics hate them, but ALWAYS wear gloves when working on brake components. Pad material is nasty stuff, and you don't want brake fluid staying on your skin.
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Had to pull a rotor to replace a wheel stud. If your rotors are seized to shit like mine were, you can remove a radiator support bolt from the front of the engine bay and use it to walk the rotor out. Since I was reusing the rotor, I didn't want to smack on it too hard with a hammer.
Once I found that 8mmx1.50 bolts fit the rotor extraction holes, I keep several of them in my toolbox.
Good day, i just want to say that you do excellent videos and the description on what you are doing is excellent. Thank you for your hard work and proper explanation.
Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!
I had a 2012 VW Jetta with a front passenger brake pad missing. The customer said, the car would not move so he threw it in reverse, and would you know it, he heard a big bang and was able to move again. I call it getting your money's worth. Thanks for the video.
Worn out and fell out.... not stuck any more!
Great tip on draining the brake fluid reservoir and caliper. Great video.
Thanks! No point in pumping contaminated fluid back into the system...
Hope this helps anyone thinking about replacing their own brakes.
Never use petroleum or organic based lubricants on brake components! Most rubber parts will swell and partially dissolve.from improper chemicals.
ALWAYS make sure the brake pads slide in place WITHOUT FORCE, but also not loose enough to rattle.
If you have to push really hard on a hydraulic only piston, either it binding, or there is a line restriction. Loosen the bleed screw and continue to press. If the piston then goes in easily there is a problem in the brake system, upstream. If it remains difficult, replace it, as it will just cause you to burn off another set of brakes!
I know old mechanics hate them, but ALWAYS wear gloves when working on brake components. Pad material is nasty stuff, and you don't want brake fluid staying on your skin.
You are so spot on! Fortunately, I don't fo brakes daily. Otherwise my hands would be destroyed by now. Takes too long to scrub it out.