You may think, with 41,000 views, that there are 41,000 Milan/fusion owners. But that would be misleading. I personally have watched it at least 10 times thank you so much.
FINALLY!!! A video with a secured camera angle so we can see exactly what needs to be done. And just like BarnStangz...I'm getting some deep creep because....well... obviously it works well and I'm curious about the smell!! Great video!!
Great video on a very basic home brake job! Good camera angles, good explanations of what he's doing and why he's doing it! 😊 Only missed 2 things: the "button clips" or "anti-vibration clips" or "tracks" could use a little grease to keep things moving freely. His Disc Brake Quiet would work fine for this. I personally use Permatex Ultimate Disc Brake Lube. Only the parts that need to move freely should be lubed (ears on the pads, button clips, slide pins, caliper piston on calipers with notches in the piston and pins on the pads, do NOT lubricate a caliper piston on a car without these notches and pins, do lubricate the inside rear of the caliper which he calls the "backside of the caliper right here") He also did not show how to adjust the handbrake. This is not something that *needs* done every time you do your rear brakes, but the cables do stretch as time goes by, and keeping the lever adjusted to the correct cable tension is important if you park on steep hills.
@@RustBeltAuto This is true. However, the hardware that comes with brake pads (and especially used hardware) will not be as high quality as what they use at the factory. ½ the time doing brake jobs for people, the hardware that comes with their auto store special brake pads just plain suck, and need a thin coating of lube to move freely and prevent squeaking.
Also. Here in Minnesota, I usually never check the emergency brake, and do a 3 click adjustment, unless it is a manual transmission. You see, here, people never use the thing on an automatic, they get all rusted stuck, and if I try to use them, more often than not, I end up with a bunch of problems the victim will never want to pay to fix.
Thanks for the video! I caught the cameo of the SuperScraper. It looks like a 2 dollar paint scraper, but it's one of the stealth tools in my garage for getting rust off of things or even milling aluminum carburetor parts back to flat so they seal together. Such a cool and simple tool The epitome of 'well built.'
Nice , I'm ready to get both front and back done. Waiting for them(hardware) to come in on that day along with new lug nuts. Just need to rent the one tool for the back ones. Wonder if they have it at Auto Zone or O'Reily's?
FLAT EARTH IS REAL!! Everything else is round, like a ball, and some of them spin, so you can see the whole thing while you stand on a flat earth, which there are none else of. I get it. Reality is amazing.
That's a good question. On rear calipers that have the emergency brake in the caliper, the caliper piston is actually threaded into the emergency brake system. Instead of just using hydraulic pressure to push the piston out, it also uses a mechanical screwing motion for the emergency brake, so the thing needs to be screwed , and pushed back in at the same time.
I've done a lot of brake jobs, but not as many as you, for sure... I've never seen this screw in type of piston...? What is the deal with that? I'm going to have to pick up some deep creep, what's it smell like...? I like the "okay bye" that's a trade mark for your vids! Keep 'em coming!
You may think, with 41,000 views, that there are 41,000 Milan/fusion owners. But that would be misleading. I personally have watched it at least 10 times thank you so much.
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FINALLY!!! A video with a secured camera angle so we can see exactly what needs to be done. And just like BarnStangz...I'm getting some deep creep because....well... obviously it works well and I'm curious about the smell!! Great video!!
What a great video. Thank you so much for making this. Short and to the point. No BS No stories about your great uncles cat. Will subscribe
Great video on a very basic home brake job! Good camera angles, good explanations of what he's doing and why he's doing it! 😊
Only missed 2 things: the "button clips" or "anti-vibration clips" or "tracks" could use a little grease to keep things moving freely. His Disc Brake Quiet would work fine for this. I personally use Permatex Ultimate Disc Brake Lube. Only the parts that need to move freely should be lubed (ears on the pads, button clips, slide pins, caliper piston on calipers with notches in the piston and pins on the pads, do NOT lubricate a caliper piston on a car without these notches and pins, do lubricate the inside rear of the caliper which he calls the "backside of the caliper right here")
He also did not show how to adjust the handbrake. This is not something that *needs* done every time you do your rear brakes, but the cables do stretch as time goes by, and keeping the lever adjusted to the correct cable tension is important if you park on steep hills.
The manufacturer does not require lubricant on abutment clips. If you notice, every manufacturer leaves them dry from the factory.
@@RustBeltAuto This is true. However, the hardware that comes with brake pads (and especially used hardware) will not be as high quality as what they use at the factory. ½ the time doing brake jobs for people, the hardware that comes with their auto store special brake pads just plain suck, and need a thin coating of lube to move freely and prevent squeaking.
@@darrenweber3308 no they don't.
Also. Here in Minnesota, I usually never check the emergency brake, and do a 3 click adjustment, unless it is a manual transmission. You see, here, people never use the thing on an automatic, they get all rusted stuck, and if I try to use them, more often than not, I end up with a bunch of problems the victim will never want to pay to fix.
Thanks for the video! I caught the cameo of the SuperScraper. It looks like a 2 dollar paint scraper, but it's one of the stealth tools in my garage for getting rust off of things or even milling aluminum carburetor parts back to flat so they seal together. Such a cool and simple tool The epitome of 'well built.'
Thank you so much!
This is the video to follow for the rear brake caliper piston on a . Mercury Milan.
Nice , I'm ready to get both front and back done. Waiting for them(hardware) to come in on that day along with new lug nuts. Just need to rent the one tool for the back ones. Wonder if they have it at Auto Zone or O'Reily's?
What were the torque specs on the bolts for the bracket and the caliper?
I don't know. You're going to need to look it up.
My e brake is locked out snowed here in Texas and now the lever does go down but it is still stuck on the e brake what can I do
Find out what cable is bound up, and cut it. Replace cable.
FLAT EARTH IS REAL!! Everything else is round, like a ball, and some of them spin, so you can see the whole thing while you stand on a flat earth, which there are none else of. I get it. Reality is amazing.
I am not very knowledge with this stuff my question is what is the purpose of turning the caliper?
That's a good question. On rear calipers that have the emergency brake in the caliper, the caliper piston is actually threaded into the emergency brake system. Instead of just using hydraulic pressure to push the piston out, it also uses a mechanical screwing motion for the emergency brake, so the thing needs to be screwed , and pushed back in at the same time.
@@RustBeltAuto Great information thank you for the prompt reply you've been most helpful!
I've done a lot of brake jobs, but not as many as you, for sure... I've never seen this screw in type of piston...? What is the deal with that? I'm going to have to pick up some deep creep, what's it smell like...? I like the "okay bye" that's a trade mark for your vids! Keep 'em coming!
Smells like seafoam.
I've never used that junk either, I'll have to just buy or order some if you think it's good. I use a mix of ATF and acetone or Kroil if I'm lazy.
its okay. basically seafoam in a spray can.
Have you tried Kroil on a can? That stuff is pretty good too.
Just want to say thanks. I do appreciate you. Subbed and liked.
Welcome! Thanks for watching.
Good job, when turning the pin on the caliper are you turning clockwise or counterclockwise?
Regular right hand threads on caliper bolts if that's what you're asking. Righty tighty lefty loosie.
He's turning the piston clockwise.
Yes I know I'm 3 years late. 😉