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Scotty since you are the akebono fan, can you tell the difference between proACT and performance? In some series, performance one is only about 10 bucks more to its counterpart. But performance one comes with metal shims. I am currently using proACT one with stock shims. Is performance one last longer? And is it ok to replace brakes with old shims?
I just love how people rush to a stop. If I am a block away from a stop, I let off the accelerator and I start slowing down before I even get near a stop. Also Ceramic brake pads will last a lot longer just be careful they are not as effective when very wet. I just recently replaced my rotors about two years after I replaced the brake pads and calipers and the pads were barely worn down because I put on ceramic brake pads. A couple of weeks ago I went to a car wash and when I came out they were slipping but once they dried out they were fine.
The brakes might not work immediately after going through a car wash because soap and water (and maybe even wax) gets inside the brake assembly and coasts the rotors and break pads. I've noticed the same slippage when getting behavior and my brakes pads are not ceramic.
I'm sorry, but those folks who keep "creeping" forward for half a block before eventually stopping (if they even do) are more of a menace on the road. We don't need to slam on the brakes, but we don't need to be creeping up to a stop for what seems like forever either.
Houston freeways, a sea of red lights ahead, and some yahoo will come blasting past so he can stomp on his brakes after passing. I saw one of those foot on the brake/gas idiots last week too. I just let my truck roll gently in.
ramivalencia Hold the brake pedal down with light pressure on the brake pads & give it some gas. You can do this for 50 ft or so & the pads & rotors will dry off.
I always seem to annoy the people behind me with my "red light coasting" strategy. As in, when I see a red light, I let my foot off the gas and coast as much as I can before putting my foot on the brake. Should be common sense that the less you use your brakes/slam them the longer they will last. Baby them as much as you can.
215,000 miles on my 2007 Jeep Liberty. Leased it new; bought it at turn-in when dealerships were running scared in 2009/2010. You are great Scotty; I listen everyday.... but to know my Liberty, is to Love my Liberty.... Rob
Always buy quality break pads. Cheap pads on typical abused cars will wear so fast...I know Scotty says it a lot but it’s such an understatement to the automotive world.
I have an 05 Jeep Liberty limited with 260,000 miles, only issues I've ever had were gaskets needing to be replaced on the water pump and thermostat. I love that car
@MrRandomTV1000 If you're driving a race car then perhaps that's a good reason. For normal people doing normal driving, it's a silly idea. The left foot is for the clutch; granted Americans don't tend to drive manual cars, but if you learn to use your left foot for the brake, then it'll even harder to unlearn this bad habit to drive a manual car if you ever needed to.
I think they like playing boy-who-cried-wolf so the person behind them has no idea when they're really stopping, and winds up hitting them. Also, they must enjoy hot brakes, bad gas mileage, and premature transmission failure.
David B Over time you feel out the pace and stops on the roads in your area, so you adjust your driving style to step on the gas only as necessary to keep a good speed that also doesn’t require you to brake as much and you eventually drive in a way that you just tap on either pedal, saves on brake wear AND gas.
Have my manual 03 Liberty for 13yrs now. Rusting a little, leather cracked, did brakes bearings water pump, Ac comp, muffler, window reg, 4wd drvshaft. Run synthetic and has never let me down. No engine work or trans...yet
My dad has owned a 2005 Jeep Liberty since brand new and it’s never left him stranded only once recently when the A/C compressor broke and left the engine incapable of starting, but other than that it’s been an awesome Car.
I drive a 2003 GMC SIERRA 2500 4X4 EX. CAB. As a contractor I haul a lot of extra weight. I now have over 273,000 city miles and my original brake pads and rotors have many more miles to go. I agree with you that easy on the peddle is what makes things last longer. Thank you for your honest opinion on a wide variety of things.
Absolutely agree. These days I see people braking for no reason. I'm talking 3 car-lengths ahead and people will tap tap tap their brakes. Just look ahead and slow down. You might even pass that person that's zooming up to the red light
Brake early and apply little pressure (for a few seconds) to moderate pressure (for a few seconds) as you get closer to where you plan to stop (can now press pedal down more). I checked my pads about 6 months later and there was meat so i didnt change em. Checked again a few months later and theyre still good. This has been patterned for years now on my 97 civic.
I see this WAY too frequently. If there's no one behind you and there's a red light, why not save the pennies in fuel and wear on your car by not accelerating?
I would say also service the brakes once a year. Pull out the caliper slide pins, clean and relube them so they move freely so the inboard and outboard pads wear evenly.
It can also help to rotate the pads to promote even wear. Also a good idea to replace the brake fluid periodically as the old fluid will absorb moisture over time.
Mel, Rotate the pads? Been wrenching for 50 years and have never heard of such. Would probably cause more wear as the pads would have wear into a new wear pattern on the different rotor.
Some people keep accelerating even when the traffic light turned red, a block ahead, only to brake hard to stop. My wife does that. I tell her to coast in those situations and brake lightly to stop, but old habits die hard. Now the rotors are warped at only about 8000 miles on a new brake job. The rotors were turned at that time. I'll be getting new rotors, soon.
I am so glad you brought up starting to slow down way before you have to! Sometimes I don’t even have to stop because the light already has changed! Not like stopping in 10’ like other family members!
I drove a 2004 Scion xA until 2016. It had 197,000 miles on it and still had the original disk pads and rotors up front and shoes and drums on the rear. And yes, the brakes were not worn out. They had approximately 20 % left when I traded it in. I commuted 150 mile round trip 5 days a week for 5 1/2 years. I computed the gas mileage over that period and averaged 39.8 MPG. I replaced the car with a Scion iM and have been pleased with that as well.
Good video. Diesel Mechanic here. The additive is called a Biocide or Fungicide. Its commonly referred to as algae in the tank. It has the consistency of my kids runny nose. Try to keep you tank full, especially if you don't drive it a lot. Also, if you see a tanker filling up the diesel tanks where you are filling up at, go somewhere else. All the crap in the bottom gets stirred up and will end up in your fuel injection system. I've seen it more than a few times.
I've got a 98 Tacoma with 367,000 miles. Rear brakes have never been changed. Just checked them in October, plenty of life remaining. The entire truck has all original parts, with the exception of the starter. Amazing vehicles.
Scotty, I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty and I have taken care of it and it still runs really really well. I have no clue what ones you have seen but mine is in really really good condition.
In driver's Ed they taught me the only time to use your left foot on the brake, is when stopped on a hill. I follow cars downhill to town here every day, with brake lights on most of the way and I never touch my brakes. I guess these are the people that trade their car in every 2 years so they never need to replace their brakes. I have done many brake jobs so I know what braking involves and I go real easy on my brakes. If the light ahead changes I do not zoom up to it and slam on the brakes. Coming down long hills in the mountains I try not to brake more than needed and apply a series of light braking to keep my speed down, giving the brakes some time to cool off. Many people hold their brakes on the entire way downhill. Driver's Ed teaches people correctly, it's just that most people don't learn and just develop their own bad habits once they get their licence.
It is a truck / bus driving principle, going downhill use your engine and lower gears to hold the speed as much as possible, only use the brake when your rpms go high. It is very easy to lose your brakes from overheating on heavy vehicles. People riding their brakes all the way down don't realize that by the time they get to the bottom the brakes will be cooked and not very or at all effective.
@@2405jacko- Where room is in the footwell the brake pedal of power assisted brakes is wider to allow two feet on the pedal in case the power assist fails. Drum brakes on most cars are self-energizing. Disc brakes are not self-energizing. Except on rather small cars power assist is a near necessity for disc brakes.
Excellent tips and they work. Anticipate ahead and brake softly. My brakes last a very long time, because I don't slam them by doing dumb things. Like racing to a red, etc.
I went 120,000 miles on a Honda Accord with out a brake job. I replaced the brakes and rotors but I bet it would have passed inspection with out a brake job.
Scotty thanks for your videos, you are true example of a good american people who care for people as a whole, and helping them to make better choices, God Bless You!!!
To make your car last longer the number one thing to do is NOT LET YOUR KIDS DRIVE THEM!!!! I've worked on cars all my life, and I've seen allot of kids that abuse their parents cars when they are allowed to use them! Some of them are completely oblivious to the fact! They come and say, "I just replaced my tires six months ago, and their worn out already?"! And later in the week, we see the kid doing burn outs in his mom's car! THEY'RE CLUELESS!!
Akebono and Wagner have the best brake pads from my experience. I use mine hard and they have 4 years 20k and barely any wear. Quality brake jobs are important as well. Inspect guide pins and replace the clips everytime you replace the pads. Replacing the rotors every time you replace the pads is typically a good idea as well. That will ensure everything has a fresh start.
warning! i used to have 2006 jeep liberty !!! that car worth probably 5k. and i spent almost 5k to fix it during the one year period i owned it . and eventually i sold it for not even 3k. NEVER EVER BUY IT ! that's a endless money drain hole ! That was my first American Car and should be the last one. i went back to Toyota now! i used to own Nissan &Toyota and it was so reliable and changing to Jeep was my biggest mistake ever made in my whole life!!!!! ( edit: Rev up your Jeep liberty to the junk yard now!)
My 2005 Jeep Liberty is a perfect vehicle. It is built like a truck. I was a mechanic before retiring, and I maintain it regularly by changing all fluids and filters on a schedule, even the transfer case and differential. With 126000 miles on it now, it still has a lot of life in it.
I have 183k miles on my 2006 Liberty. Never had a check engine light and the original transmission which still shifts great. I think all in on parts I replaced was less than a grand. Most expensive part I did was a radiator which I bought OEM and replaced it myself in about an hour. Other than that, just usual stuff that wears out like water pump, hoses, bushings, etc. Still runs amazing. The only mechanical issue I have is it uses oil. And that only started at around 165k miles. I top it off once a week and it's fine.
I have a 2007 Jeep Liberty with 145K miles on it. I haven't had any major vechile repairs and things like the serpentine belt, and water pump are very easily accessible. It's through watching RUclips vids that got me into being a DIY mechanic and learning how to replace parts. But yeah once the engine or transmission give out, then it'll be time to say farewell.
I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade she just turned 112,000 miles and has been in the family since new. It was always well maintained and never had any problems, I just got her in June of 2018 and just replaced the original front end and suspension and the original water pump thermostat and radiator. I'm very happy with my Jeep Liberty, the thing is maintenance and regular oil and fluid changes, my Jeep has been very reliable and I love the 4WD for the snow up here in Upstate New York.
That anti fungle stuff works good. We had a fuel tank on a job that had it and we had trouble with our equipment. Finally we had a komatsu mechanic come out and he figured it out. Very costly with all the screens in the tanks of equipment and filters.
75,000 and counting on my 2015 F-250, and they are still like new. I looked during the last tire rotation, and I even had light rust on the pad contact area of the rotors. I use the manual shift feature on that Select Shift and gear down to a stop. I guess that all comes from driving air brakes.
Making brakes last:follow speed limit and take your foot off the accelerator when you see a red light and all the things Scotty said. Getting there later the light may change. If not you'll roll up at 15-20mph. Crashes are unlikely at that speed. (A lot of accidents happen at intersections.)
What driver ed did the guy attend? I was taught to use my right foot for both the go and stop pedals. State DMV Driver Manuals say to use the right foot for both pedals. If you develop the habit of using left foot for the brake pedals what are you going to do if you have to drive a manual shift?
Al Grayson, yes! Also I remember the manual stating not to use two feet for gas and brake because you could accidentally push the wrong pedal in an emergency
Its a modern US thing. Since almost nobody uses a clutch here, drivers ed instructors figure having both feet improves reaction time. Source: Recently graduated
@@harpskid- If Americans don't use the clutch pedal, how do they shift gears? I had an old car that had a broken clutch release. I had to put it in first, start the motor and chug off, matching motor and transmission gear speeds when shifting to minimize grinding. Everywhere I had to stop, I had to go through the same thing. I can't imagine that millions of American drivers of manual shift cars are choosing to do without using the clutch pedal.
Ive had my 2011 ford fusion since 2012 .6 years now? 177k miles on it n not once ive replace the breaks.. last time i had oil change at the pep boys checked em n said they were fine.i was surprised. I break like a grandpa n im 35. Scotty is right about that .. they deteriorate by how much you abuse them
brake select brake pads pretty good.......made in USA....with mostly city driving, brake pads last roughly 44 - 50 k miles....can get more mileage out of em with more highway driving, miles......
Buy the cheap ones. 99.999% of the time you won't be able to even measure a difference even if you think you do because your wallet is lighter. Same goes for 'pro audio' gear and the like. You only hear a difference because you know you paid more. I always get the cheap ones and no one has ever complained.
Plan ahead is the key to saving your brakes. But I still see a lot of drivers approaching a stop light a hundred feet away speeding up! What is up with that????
When I was a mechanic many years ago I saw not just pads down to the backing but even that worn away and the piston grinding in to the disc (rotor). Brake shoes with no lining material left. Drums with grooves so deep you had a job to get the drum off. Regards form UK.
Scotty's right. So many brake pads and rotors are replaced due to warping of the rotors. I knew a guy who owned a shop and every year he did more rotors as soon as the weather transitioned from summer to fall. That’s basically a rainy and cold season here.
Absolutely! My 2007 Mazda 3 got 120,000 miles before I had to replace the factory front pads, and 160,000 on the back. The way I was taught was that under normal circumstances, you shouldn't feel yourself being moved forward while braking. Start your stop well in advance and lightly brake. Obviously there are going to be times when this isn't possible.
Latin Ace the cheap ones did too but I don’t want to change them every 3 months that’s crazy ill just go with OEM or better ones no autozone pads they just suck
@@briandjordjevic9969 bought the duralast platinum for my Silverado and they pretty much were useless after 4-5 months payed about $118 for front set, I believe they were the platinum as well.
When I first started working on my own cars, I had a Lexus LS400 and at 143K miles, I didn’t inspect the brakes before just buying new pads and rotors. When I went to change those parts, the pads were still at 70%. I was amazed at how good they still were and original pads with the manufacturers quality dot on them. I knew they were original also because I owned the car it’s life. I changed them but didn’t have to. The surfaces pads and rotors were good also. I was truly amazed.
Good advice about the planning ahead... driving instinctively, as opposed to planning ahead, will not only wear out your brakes... it will also wear out a whole list of parts due to over-acceleration, cornering hard etc... and on top of that... your fuel economy's going to suffer.
Which would you prefer? A V6 Mustang with a standard transmission or a V8 Mustang with an automatic? (Assuming that you're comparing the Mustangs from 1994 to now) ^^
I have Jeep Liberty 2006 and runs great Toyota and Honda are to week and can’t pull a trailer there junk my Jeep built like a tank and pull my trailer with no problem and runs great and it 13 years old and runs good
I drive a bit too fast but also try to brake early. Best of both worlds? I recently replaced my pads and rotors because I had a squeak off and on for over 6 months, probably should have just lubricated the brake hardware then waited to see if it went away, but by then I had procrastinated enough that I just did it all because I was over hearing it. I even did my rear drum brakes, that was a bit of a nightmare on the first side I did; couldn't get the stupid parking brake reattached for the longest time. Lubricated all the brake surfaces that are advised to when I replaced everything and haven't had a squeak since, nice and quiet.
Stick to Honda and Toyota. Stop buying these iffy car brands to save a few grand. Change all the fluids every 30k, engine oil every 3500 or so, air/cabin filter once a year, rotate every 6k tires and you will get decades of service.
Good suggestions, Scotty. My wife's 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has 80,XXX miles and is equipped with the original rotors and pads. When the time comes, I'll definitely replace the rotors and pads with Genuine GM parts.
@@Frederick416Cp: I generally agree. However, I pay employee pricing for GM parts and accessories through my local dealership, so the cost differential between factory and aftermarket is negligible.
@TableRocked: Other than replacing the camshaft position sensors, which I completed in less than 30 minutes, the vehicle has been flawless. In fact, it's been more reliable than my wife's previous CUV: a 2009 Honda CR-V, which we sold at approximately 60,000 miles.
Yes, exactly! One of my kinda motos is - brake as little as you can. Coast as much as you can. Because, when do you use most of your gas? When braking! Of course, you have to consider others around, to not cause traffic stalling or unnecessary holdups. But in general, as much as you put in your cars kinetic energy, is good. But when you have to diminish that energy by braking, you lose.
4:25 I was considering buying a diesel truck to tow a small/tiny mobile home around (so there would be long times between drives). I'm very glad I watched this!
One of the things I've been doing in recent years while driving is to let the vehicle coast from a certain distance. When I come back into town there's a spot I have memorized before getting to the stop light and I'll just take my foot off the accelerator and let the truck coast. When I'm nearing the stop light is when I apply proper braking force. It has worked for me so far, don't know if it would work for everyone though. :)
From what I've read on Jeep forums, the engine has very low tolerance for not taking care of it. If you go over on oil changes and don't flush the cooling, you have problems. I run high quality synthetic and have done my oil changes on time or early and flush out the coolant when it's time and have 183k and still runs great. Only parts (aside from the routine stuff) on the engine that isn't original is the water pump and radiator. And both are super easy to replace for a novice.
I Like Slotted, Sometimes Drilled Holes Are Too Close to Each Other & Still Crack Between Drill Holes, From Heat & Once They're Cracked,They Are Toast.
Sorry Scott... You are wrong on the Liberty (trail rated), or I have a good year. My 04, 3.7 has 170k miles. Besides some valve cover gaskets, a water pump, some window clips and some warranty work in the early years, the thing uses no oil and gets 20+ mpg all day long. I use it about once a month to pull a 3200 lb trailer on mostly level ground 300 miles. Yes, ALL fluids have been changed at your recommended intervals. I go very far off road camping frequently with confidence.
Thank you Scotty 😉 I try not to break as much by driving slow, others pass me up, but, driving at the speed limit takes me through all green lights. I get home much quicker 😊
Another INFORMATIVE video. 😁😎 I worked at a Auto Zone for almost three years because I lost my REAL JOB in 2008. It was FUNNY how many people would go through their brakes.🤔😮 I had a manual transmission 1985 VW Cabriot I had it for over 15 years, changed front pads 3 times and clutch at the end of 15 years. Unfortunately I sold it for a newer Cabro, I should have kept the 1985.🤔😮😣
In re, diesel fuel. Myself, I noticed that fungus growing in it didn't happen until after the switch to low-sulfur grades to improve emissions. The higher sulfur grades wouldn't allow fungus to grow. When I was working on semi-tractors, I needed to remove a fuel system component from a wrecked tractor that had been sitting in the yard for several months. While doing so, some of the fuel spilled on my pants leg in the process. I happened to have a minor abrasion on my leg where it spilled. I wound up with a persistent rash on that leg until I figured out the source. I suffered for a couple of years with it. So be very careful working with old diesel fuel if you have an open or partially healed wound.
If I need to stop quickly, I just chuck an anchor out of the driver's or passenger's side window depending on conditions. Works best if it hooks a stop sign or telephone pole. Fast and efficient, and anchors are cheap compared to brakes. I've saved a bundle over the years.
I check/replace brake hardware and clean/lube caliper pins, drum brake contact points to ensure brake pads/shoes retract correctly. A little extra time and $, but well worth it.
My Father has 175XXX miles on factory brakes, on a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD Diesel, the front pads are roughly 40% worn on a pad gauge. And the rears are about 50% worn.
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Excellent video Scotty
Scotty since you are the akebono fan, can you tell the difference between proACT and performance? In some series, performance one is only about 10 bucks more to its counterpart. But performance one comes with metal shims. I am currently using proACT one with stock shims. Is performance one last longer? And is it ok to replace brakes with old shims?
Scotty Kilmer Have a 2001 Ford windstar. I’d like to convert my rear drums to rotors, is it worth it and how much labor is involved?
What do you think about 2008 or 2010 Town & Country minivan are they good vans thanks
If Scotty isn’t mentioning a Toyota part lasting hundreds of thousands of miles, is it even a Scotty video?
Big Tea if he doesn’t say that his celica works, is it even a Scotty video? Lol. Scotty if you read this, I’m just joking.
He just said get a rav 4 instead of the jeep liberty cuz they last a long time
@@maximusareilius2262 I'm geeeeeey
That's those TRD brake pads :D. Hell, even brake pads last longer on a Toyota lol
If someone isnt bitching about him praising Toyota, is it even a scotty comment section?
Looking far ahead ("Heads up driving") is the sign of a good, experienced driver.
I just love how people rush to a stop. If I am a block away from a stop, I let off the accelerator and I start slowing down before I even get near a stop.
Also Ceramic brake pads will last a lot longer just be careful they are not as effective when very wet. I just recently replaced my rotors about two years after I replaced the brake pads and calipers and the pads were barely worn down because I put on ceramic brake pads.
A couple of weeks ago I went to a car wash and when I came out they were slipping but once they dried out they were fine.
The brakes might not work immediately after going through a car wash because soap and water (and maybe even wax) gets inside the brake assembly and coasts the rotors and break pads. I've noticed the same slippage when getting behavior and my brakes pads are not ceramic.
I'm sorry, but those folks who keep "creeping" forward for half a block before eventually stopping (if they even do) are more of a menace on the road. We don't need to slam on the brakes, but we don't need to be creeping up to a stop for what seems like forever either.
Houston freeways, a sea of red lights ahead, and some yahoo will come blasting past so he can stomp on his brakes after passing. I saw one of those foot on the brake/gas idiots last week too. I just let my truck roll gently in.
ramivalencia Hold the brake pedal down with light pressure on the brake pads & give it some gas. You can do this for 50 ft or so & the pads & rotors will dry off.
Good tip.
Don’t use them. Let the car in front of you slow you down.
Underrated advice!
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After the big accident those brake pads just last as long as your car.
Could also be the real lifetime warranty too.
I always seem to annoy the people behind me with my "red light coasting" strategy. As in, when I see a red light, I let my foot off the gas and coast as much as I can before putting my foot on the brake. Should be common sense that the less you use your brakes/slam them the longer they will last. Baby them as much as you can.
That's how I brake too
@@fredkuhn165- Then there are the drivers who "goose" it when they're going to have to stop. Gotta do that last vroom.
Right on Emily! Teach this to all your girlfriends!. The guys in their lives will thank them!
We call them idiots.
Yell out Freebird no one will thank you, especially guys.
215,000 miles on my 2007 Jeep Liberty. Leased it new; bought it at turn-in when dealerships were running scared in 2009/2010. You are great Scotty; I listen everyday.... but to know my Liberty, is to Love my Liberty.... Rob
Always buy quality break pads. Cheap pads on typical abused cars will wear so fast...I know Scotty says it a lot but it’s such an understatement to the automotive world.
i ended up going with the genuine Toyota pads price was par on par with the quality aftermarket
Akebono for the win
2-3 years in mine are still good to go.
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Thomas Cowell “The cheap man always pays twice.”A customer once said after his third replacement purchase.
I have an 05 Jeep Liberty limited with 260,000 miles, only issues I've ever had were gaskets needing to be replaced on the water pump and thermostat. I love that car
I cannot stand following people who drive with one foot on the brake. So freaking annoying. Blink...blink....blink....biiink.
Who does that anyway? Why are people taught to use their left foot for the brake anyway?
@@zo1dberg I cant use left for brake, how the hell am I supposed to clutch?
@MrRandomTV1000 If you're driving a race car then perhaps that's a good reason. For normal people doing normal driving, it's a silly idea.
The left foot is for the clutch; granted Americans don't tend to drive manual cars, but if you learn to use your left foot for the brake, then it'll even harder to unlearn this bad habit to drive a manual car if you ever needed to.
I think they like playing boy-who-cried-wolf so the person behind them has no idea when they're really stopping, and winds up hitting them. Also, they must enjoy hot brakes, bad gas mileage, and premature transmission failure.
@@Dude13450 heel toe of course
I just changed my brake pads and bought Akebono based on your recommendation. Best decision ever.
Q: How do I make my brakes pads last?
Scotty: Don't use them. lol
David B Over time you feel out the pace and stops on the roads in your area, so you adjust your driving style to step on the gas only as necessary to keep a good speed that also doesn’t require you to brake as much and you eventually drive in a way that you just tap on either pedal, saves on brake wear AND gas.
@@odallard r/whoooosh
David B lol just paraphrasing - it’s not “don’t use them,” it’s “make it so you don’t need them (not much, anyway)”
@@odallard Ummmm..... r/doublewhoooosh
David B....got em 😂
This is the best advice for anyone who is driving... Look ahead... At least by a 100 Mts... If you're driving conservatively or if you're racing...
Have my manual 03 Liberty for 13yrs now. Rusting a little, leather cracked, did brakes bearings water pump, Ac comp, muffler, window reg, 4wd drvshaft. Run synthetic and has never let me down. No engine work or trans...yet
Hey Scotty Hows your Son doing. I remember a long time ago you telling us that he was in the military.
he's good, got out a few years ago, thanks!
He took his wound at 1st Manassas
My dad has owned a 2005 Jeep Liberty since brand new and it’s never left him stranded only once recently when the A/C compressor broke and left the engine incapable of starting, but other than that it’s been an awesome Car.
Spot on Scotty! My 2016 Honda CR-V is fun to drive and has been very reliable.
How about your cell phone hands free link when you call out while you are driving? Do you get mega static so you give up using that option?
I drive a 2003 GMC SIERRA 2500 4X4 EX. CAB. As a contractor I haul a lot of extra weight. I now have over 273,000 city miles and my original brake pads and rotors have many more miles to go. I agree with you that easy on the peddle is what makes things last longer. Thank you for your honest opinion on a wide variety of things.
Absolutely agree. These days I see people braking for no reason. I'm talking 3 car-lengths ahead and people will tap tap tap their brakes. Just look ahead and slow down. You might even pass that person that's zooming up to the red light
Brake early and apply little pressure (for a few seconds) to moderate pressure (for a few seconds) as you get closer to where you plan to stop (can now press pedal down more). I checked my pads about 6 months later and there was meat so i didnt change em. Checked again a few months later and theyre still good. This has been patterned for years now on my 97 civic.
Yeah don’t do 50 miles an hour to a red light and then slam on the brakes.
I see this WAY too frequently. If there's no one behind you and there's a red light, why not save the pennies in fuel and wear on your car by not accelerating?
Don't hold on them too much. Don't slam on the break. Basically don't drive the way that annoyed people behind you.
They do in FL. Leave 10, 15% IQ at border of state when entering. I love meeting these Aholes at the light.
I would say also service the brakes once a year. Pull out the caliper slide pins, clean and relube them so they move freely so the inboard and outboard pads wear evenly.
Still need to check by eyesight from time to time.
It can also help to rotate the pads to promote even wear. Also a good idea to replace the brake fluid periodically as the old fluid will absorb moisture over time.
Mel,
Rotate the pads? Been wrenching for 50 years and have never heard of such. Would probably cause more wear as the pads would have wear into a new wear pattern on the different rotor.
Some people keep accelerating even when the traffic light turned red, a block ahead, only to brake hard to stop. My wife does that. I tell her to coast in those situations and brake lightly to stop, but old habits die hard.
Now the rotors are warped at only about 8000 miles on a new brake job. The rotors were turned at that time.
I'll be getting new rotors, soon.
Ahhhh, women.....
I am so glad you brought up starting to slow down way before you have to! Sometimes I don’t even have to stop because the light already has changed! Not like stopping in 10’ like other family members!
98% of people don't look 5 feet past their dangum hood when they drive. Dangum it.
...and the other 98% like to camp in the left lane.
@@joeysplats3209 Clover/Turds love to hog the passing lane. Making everyone else obey their laws.
I drove a 2004 Scion xA until 2016. It had 197,000 miles on it and still had the original disk pads and rotors up front and shoes and drums on the rear. And yes, the brakes were not worn out. They had approximately 20 % left when I traded it in. I commuted 150 mile round trip 5 days a week for 5 1/2 years. I computed the gas mileage over that period and averaged 39.8 MPG. I replaced the car with a Scion iM and have been pleased with that as well.
170,000 on my Subaru brakes. Yes, I used them, but plan ahead do I !
Good luck when it comes time to replace them.
Enrique Ortiz 😂😂 yeah
Far ahead do you see? Decelerate if you can, brake if you must!
@@enriqueortiz5440 That's when I replaced them! Still pad left!
@@TheMichellemoran12 I'm not a hard braker. I slow down before a stop or a light.
I should be good for another 170,000 now.
Good video. Diesel Mechanic here. The additive is called a Biocide or Fungicide. Its commonly referred to as algae in the tank. It has the consistency of my kids runny nose. Try to keep you tank full, especially if you don't drive it a lot. Also, if you see a tanker filling up the diesel tanks where you are filling up at, go somewhere else. All the crap in the bottom gets stirred up and will end up in your fuel injection system. I've seen it more than a few times.
I'm convinced that 95% of people in Houston ride their brakes. Its amazing how much just taking you foot off the gas works a lot of the time.
Living in Austin, and in DFW before that, I'd say Texans in general are just bad about that.
I've got a 98 Tacoma with 367,000 miles. Rear brakes have never been changed. Just checked them in October, plenty of life remaining. The entire truck has all original parts, with the exception of the starter. Amazing vehicles.
My 2005 Jeep Liberty has been solid so far💪🏼
I agree Big Dog.
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited has over 220,00 miles on it, don't get me wrong it has some issues, but it is still going Strong.
Scotty, I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty and I have taken care of it and it still runs really really well. I have no clue what ones you have seen but mine is in really really good condition.
Bless you Scotty
98000 miles on my 2014 4runner sr5, still has factory brakes. Great video thanks.
In driver's Ed they taught me the only time to use your left foot on the brake, is when stopped on a hill. I follow cars downhill to town here every day, with brake lights on most of the way and I never touch my brakes. I guess these are the people that trade their car in every 2 years so they never need to replace their brakes. I have done many brake jobs so I know what braking involves and I go real easy on my brakes. If the light ahead changes I do not zoom up to it and slam on the brakes. Coming down long hills in the mountains I try not to brake more than needed and apply a series of light braking to keep my speed down, giving the brakes some time to cool off. Many people hold their brakes on the entire way downhill. Driver's Ed teaches people correctly, it's just that most people don't learn and just develop their own bad habits once they get their licence.
It is a truck / bus driving principle, going downhill use your engine and lower gears to hold the speed as much as possible, only use the brake when your rpms go high. It is very easy to lose your brakes from overheating on heavy vehicles. People riding their brakes all the way down don't realize that by the time they get to the bottom the brakes will be cooked and not very or at all effective.
You never ever use 2 feet to drive unless it's a manual.
@@kenshinhimura9387 Never. ever use your left foot to brake.
@@2405jacko I don't. That's beyond retarded. I use my right foot.
@@2405jacko- Where room is in the footwell the brake pedal of power assisted brakes is wider to allow two feet on the pedal in case the power assist fails. Drum brakes on most cars are self-energizing. Disc brakes are not self-energizing. Except on rather small cars power assist is a near necessity for disc brakes.
I watch this with the volume turned up as my wife smirks at me for the first few minutes. No words needed. Thanks Scotty!!
REV UP YOUR BRAKES!!!! Remember to avoiding braking in water and DRIVE LIKE GRANDMA!!! Have a nice day, Scotty! :)
you too!
Dale Gribble I was looking for you dale
Scotty Kilmer THANKS!
DR AngeloXNXX HEY!
I drive like a grandma, although I live in Atlanta Georgia, and it's a battle ground down here at rush hour. Brakes don't last as long down here.
Excellent tips and they work. Anticipate ahead and brake softly. My brakes last a very long time, because I don't slam them by doing dumb things. Like racing to a red, etc.
I went 120,000 miles on a Honda Accord with out a brake job. I replaced the brakes and rotors but I bet it would have passed inspection with out a brake job.
Scotty thanks for your videos, you are true example of a good american people who care for people as a whole, and helping them to make better choices, God Bless You!!!
Brake half as often and the brakes will last twice as long.
To make your car last longer the number one thing to do is NOT LET YOUR KIDS DRIVE THEM!!!! I've worked on cars all my life, and I've seen allot of kids that abuse their parents cars when they are allowed to use them! Some of them are completely oblivious to the fact! They come and say, "I just replaced my tires six months ago, and their worn out already?"! And later in the week, we see the kid doing burn outs in his mom's car! THEY'RE CLUELESS!!
Akebono and Wagner have the best brake pads from my experience. I use mine hard and they have 4 years 20k and barely any wear. Quality brake jobs are important as well. Inspect guide pins and replace the clips everytime you replace the pads. Replacing the rotors every time you replace the pads is typically a good idea as well. That will ensure everything has a fresh start.
warning! i used to have 2006 jeep liberty !!! that car worth probably 5k. and i spent almost 5k to fix it during the one year period i owned it . and eventually i sold it for not even 3k. NEVER EVER BUY IT ! that's a endless money drain hole ! That was my first American Car and should be the last one. i went back to Toyota now! i used to own Nissan &Toyota and it was so reliable and changing to Jeep was my biggest mistake ever made in my whole life!!!!! ( edit: Rev up your Jeep liberty to the junk yard now!)
My 2005 Jeep Liberty is a perfect vehicle. It is built like a truck. I was a mechanic before retiring, and I maintain it regularly by changing all fluids and filters on a schedule, even the transfer case and differential. With 126000 miles on it now, it still has a lot of life in it.
I have 183k miles on my 2006 Liberty. Never had a check engine light and the original transmission which still shifts great. I think all in on parts I replaced was less than a grand. Most expensive part I did was a radiator which I bought OEM and replaced it myself in about an hour. Other than that, just usual stuff that wears out like water pump, hoses, bushings, etc. Still runs amazing. The only mechanical issue I have is it uses oil. And that only started at around 165k miles. I top it off once a week and it's fine.
I have a 2007 Jeep Liberty with 145K miles on it. I haven't had any major vechile repairs and things like the serpentine belt, and water pump are very easily accessible. It's through watching RUclips vids that got me into being a DIY mechanic and learning how to replace parts.
But yeah once the engine or transmission give out, then it'll be time to say farewell.
I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade she just turned 112,000 miles and has been in the family since new. It was always well maintained and never had any problems, I just got her in June of 2018 and just replaced the original front end and suspension and the original water pump thermostat and radiator. I'm very happy with my Jeep Liberty, the thing is maintenance and regular oil and fluid changes, my Jeep has been very reliable and I love the 4WD for the snow up here in Upstate New York.
That anti fungle stuff works good. We had a fuel tank on a job that had it and we had trouble with our equipment. Finally we had a komatsu mechanic come out and he figured it out. Very costly with all the screens in the tanks of equipment and filters.
J.E.E.P. = Just Empty Every Pocket.. :}}
75,000 and counting on my 2015 F-250, and they are still like new. I looked during the last tire rotation, and I even had light rust on the pad contact area of the rotors. I use the manual shift feature on that Select Shift and gear down to a stop. I guess that all comes from driving air brakes.
hi Scotty
greetings from Brazil
hello!
Lol
Brazilians always gotta tell you where they’re from in the comment sections lol
Making brakes last:follow speed limit and take your foot off the accelerator when you see a red light and all the things Scotty said. Getting there later the light may change. If not you'll roll up at 15-20mph. Crashes are unlikely at that speed. (A lot of accidents happen at intersections.)
What driver ed did the guy attend? I was taught to use my right foot for both the go and stop pedals. State DMV Driver Manuals say to use the right foot for both pedals. If you develop the habit of using left foot for the brake pedals what are you going to do if you have to drive a manual shift?
Al Grayson, yes! Also I remember the manual stating not to use two feet for gas and brake because you could accidentally push the wrong pedal in an emergency
I don't know... ride the clutch pedal, perhaps.
Its a modern US thing. Since almost nobody uses a clutch here, drivers ed instructors figure having both feet improves reaction time.
Source: Recently graduated
Left foot brake is rally-car thing. The force of braking with force your foot to over-brake.
heel and toe technique also very useful for skill drive.
@@harpskid- If Americans don't use the clutch pedal, how do they shift gears?
I had an old car that had a broken clutch release. I had to put it in first, start the motor and chug off, matching motor and transmission gear speeds when shifting to minimize grinding. Everywhere I had to stop, I had to go through the same thing. I can't imagine that millions of American drivers of manual shift cars are choosing to do without using the clutch pedal.
Ive had my 2011 ford fusion since 2012 .6 years now? 177k miles on it n not once ive replace the breaks.. last time i had oil change at the pep boys checked em n said they were fine.i was surprised. I break like a grandpa n im 35. Scotty is right about that .. they deteriorate by how much you abuse them
Buy Toyota Brake Pads thats all you need to know
brake select brake pads pretty good.......made in USA....with mostly city driving, brake pads last roughly 44 - 50 k miles....can get more mileage out of em with more highway driving, miles......
Lol
Buy the cheap ones. 99.999% of the time you won't be able to even measure a difference even if you think you do because your wallet is lighter. Same goes for 'pro audio' gear and the like. You only hear a difference because you know you paid more. I always get the cheap ones and no one has ever complained.
i put akebono ceramic pads on my 2010 toyota. recommended by scotty of course.
I bought genuine Toyota pads. I needed a sledgehammer to fit them into my Honda.
Just discovered your channel. You should be REQUIRED viewing for anyone starting to drive or getting into car ownership! So many great tips :)
Brake conservatively NOT liberally.
good one
Liberal brake pads will cry about being put to work.
Plan ahead is the key to saving your brakes. But I still see a lot of drivers approaching a stop light a hundred feet away speeding up! What is up with that????
"If you wanna be conservative..."
*Shows picture of Trump's wall*
When I was a mechanic many years ago I saw not just pads down to the backing but even that worn away and the piston grinding in to the disc (rotor). Brake shoes with no lining material left. Drums with grooves so deep you had a job to get the drum off. Regards form UK.
I wish my wife would give me a break...LOL Love ya scotty.
Scotty's right. So many brake pads and rotors are replaced due to warping of the rotors. I knew a guy who owned a shop and every year he did more rotors as soon as the weather transitioned from summer to fall. That’s basically a rainy and cold season here.
A Toyota Rav 4 that burns 1 quart of oil in between oil changes. They actually have a lawsuit against Toyota.
1/2 to 1 quart between oil changes is pretty typical for 90s cars & trucks almost.
I'd say half of that probably goes out the PCV system. JS
Absolutely! My 2007 Mazda 3 got 120,000 miles before I had to replace the factory front pads, and 160,000 on the back. The way I was taught was that under normal circumstances, you shouldn't feel yourself being moved forward while braking. Start your stop well in advance and lightly brake. Obviously there are going to be times when this isn't possible.
Cheap brake pads from autozone you can change them every 3 months I know 😓
Brian Djordjevic sounds like my toyota
I get the platinum duralast I replace maybe every year. Can't beat life time warranty 👍
Latin Ace the cheap ones did too but I don’t want to change them every 3 months that’s crazy ill just go with OEM or better ones no autozone pads they just suck
@@briandjordjevic9969 bought the duralast platinum for my Silverado and they pretty much were useless after 4-5 months payed about $118 for front set, I believe they were the platinum as well.
Bryan i brought the pads back after the 2nd time they went and made them give my money back lol
When I first started working on my own cars, I had a Lexus LS400 and at 143K miles, I didn’t inspect the brakes before just buying new pads and rotors. When I went to change those parts, the pads were still at 70%. I was amazed at how good they still were and original pads with the manufacturers quality dot on them. I knew they were original also because I owned the car it’s life. I changed them but didn’t have to. The surfaces pads and rotors were good also. I was truly amazed.
😂😂😂 I step on my gas pedal when there is a puddle
@ lol no way I wouldn't do that, I do it in order for me not to hydroplane 😂😂😂.
Don't worry you can hear the heat evaporated.
Scotty u are the man! U should already have 10 subscribers! All your information is accurate
“If you want to be conservative”
Puts a picture up of a boarder wall with 2 ft wide slats 😂😂
Classic Repub
Good advice about the planning ahead... driving instinctively, as opposed to planning ahead, will not only wear out your brakes... it will also wear out a whole list of parts due to over-acceleration, cornering hard etc... and on top of that... your fuel economy's going to suffer.
Which would you prefer?
A V6 Mustang with a standard transmission or a V8 Mustang with an automatic? (Assuming that you're comparing the Mustangs from 1994 to now) ^^
Modern Mustangs have somewhat reliable automatic tranny. So I would go with a V8 Mustang.
You can't get a V8 manual? I'd go for that combo bud
late 80s, early 90s. like Lincoln towncar. it's basically a c-6 with overdrive on the rear@
Nathan Kim , neither one, get a Chevy Nova or a Camaro or a Chevelle, and you'll be 10 times as happy
I would get neither, I would much rather have a jeep wrangler. I prefer a vehi le that can get me anywhere, literally.
I have Jeep Liberty 2006 and runs great Toyota and Honda are to week and can’t pull a trailer there junk my Jeep built like a tank and pull my trailer with no problem and runs great and it 13 years old and runs good
Coast if coming to a red light on top of a hill or similar.
I drive a bit too fast but also try to brake early. Best of both worlds?
I recently replaced my pads and rotors because I had a squeak off and on for over 6 months, probably should have just lubricated the brake hardware then waited to see if it went away, but by then I had procrastinated enough that I just did it all because I was over hearing it. I even did my rear drum brakes, that was a bit of a nightmare on the first side I did; couldn't get the stupid parking brake reattached for the longest time. Lubricated all the brake surfaces that are advised to when I replaced everything and haven't had a squeak since, nice and quiet.
morning uncle scotty!
evening!
Hey Scotty I dont care about the brakes and stuff, just like to listen to your presentations because your very entertaining.
Stick to Honda and Toyota. Stop buying these iffy car brands to save a few grand. Change all the fluids every 30k, engine oil every 3500 or so, air/cabin filter once a year, rotate every 6k tires and you will get decades of service.
Good suggestions, Scotty.
My wife's 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has 80,XXX miles and is equipped with the original rotors and pads. When the time comes, I'll definitely replace the rotors and pads with Genuine GM parts.
Daniel Johnson reputable after market parts will do fine
@@Frederick416Cp: I generally agree. However, I pay employee pricing for GM parts and accessories through my local dealership, so the cost differential between factory and aftermarket is negligible.
@TableRocked another brainwashed boring appliance car lover. Everybody doesn't want to drive a washing machine
@TableRocked when Toyota wants to make an exciting powerful car they buy BMW s and put Supra stickers on it
@TableRocked: Other than replacing the camshaft position sensors, which I completed in less than 30 minutes, the vehicle has been flawless. In fact, it's been more reliable than my wife's previous CUV: a 2009 Honda CR-V, which we sold at approximately 60,000 miles.
The conservative pictures. 😄😁😂🤣🤣. Scotty, you out did yourself! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Shane2907 he doesn’t do those pictures
Yes, exactly! One of my kinda motos is - brake as little as you can. Coast as much as you can. Because, when do you use most of your gas? When braking! Of course, you have to consider others around, to not cause traffic stalling or unnecessary holdups. But in general, as much as you put in your cars kinetic energy, is good. But when you have to diminish that energy by braking, you lose.
I know how to make brakes last a long time. Don’t let your wife or children drive your car.
4:25 I was considering buying a diesel truck to tow a small/tiny mobile home around (so there would be long times between drives). I'm very glad I watched this!
Hey scotty 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽
hello!
One of the things I've been doing in recent years while driving is to let the vehicle coast from a certain distance. When I come back into town there's a spot I have memorized before getting to the stop light and I'll just take my foot off the accelerator and let the truck coast. When I'm nearing the stop light is when I apply proper braking force. It has worked for me so far, don't know if it would work for everyone though. :)
Hello Scotty
evening!
I have a Toyota RAV4 and I love it! 223xxx miles and counting :)
I've seen Jeep liberty 200,000 miles
Ive seen a Jeep liberty with 450,000 miles. But ive seen that Jeep every 50,000 with a new problem the woman wants me to fix.
From what I've read on Jeep forums, the engine has very low tolerance for not taking care of it. If you go over on oil changes and don't flush the cooling, you have problems. I run high quality synthetic and have done my oil changes on time or early and flush out the coolant when it's time and have 183k and still runs great. Only parts (aside from the routine stuff) on the engine that isn't original is the water pump and radiator. And both are super easy to replace for a novice.
Scotty, you're so knowledgeable about cars!
Are drilled slotted disc brakes any good ??????
I Like Slotted, Sometimes Drilled Holes Are Too Close to Each Other & Still Crack Between Drill Holes, From Heat & Once They're Cracked,They Are Toast.
If there on a Toyota
just another marketing scam
It for heat. If you drive on race track or in highway with alot of corner.
Yes I Tokyo drift a lot lol
Sorry Scott... You are wrong on the Liberty (trail rated), or I have a good year. My 04, 3.7 has 170k miles. Besides some valve cover gaskets, a water pump, some window clips and some warranty work in the early years, the thing uses no oil and gets 20+ mpg all day long. I use it about once a month to pull a 3200 lb trailer on mostly level ground 300 miles. Yes, ALL fluids have been changed at your recommended intervals. I go very far off road camping frequently with confidence.
REV UP YOUR LONG LASTING BRAKES!
Thank you Scotty 😉 I try not to break as much by driving slow, others pass me up, but, driving at the speed limit takes me through all green lights. I get home much quicker 😊
Scotty what do u think about a 2014 Nissan Altima?
TOYOTA TOYOTA TOYOTA
Nissan used to be pretty decent, but nowadays they're about as long lasting as a pudding pie on a January day in Northern Australia.
Endless money pits
@Mike R Haha, but it has 240k miles!
almost an endless money pit... but you could get lucky reliably because its a nissan (with a tinge of FIAT influence~ fix it again tony!)
Another INFORMATIVE video. 😁😎 I worked at a Auto Zone for almost three years because I lost my REAL JOB in 2008. It was FUNNY how many people would go through their brakes.🤔😮 I had a manual transmission 1985 VW Cabriot I had it for over 15 years, changed front pads 3 times and clutch at the end of 15 years. Unfortunately I sold it for a newer Cabro, I should have kept the 1985.🤔😮😣
🤣🤣😂😂😁😀😆😂🤣😃 I seen that Scotty 1:20 if you want to be conservative Scotty put up the Trump wall or fence 😂🤣 😂🤣 😂🤣 😂😂
I did not know that that fungus could grow in diesel fuel. Good thing to know. Thanks, Scotty!
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@@harryl7946 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
In re, diesel fuel. Myself, I noticed that fungus growing in it didn't happen until after the switch to low-sulfur grades to improve emissions. The higher sulfur grades wouldn't allow fungus to grow. When I was working on semi-tractors, I needed to remove a fuel system component from a wrecked tractor that had been sitting in the yard for several months. While doing so, some of the fuel spilled on my pants leg in the process. I happened to have a minor abrasion on my leg where it spilled. I wound up with a persistent rash on that leg until I figured out the source. I suffered for a couple of years with it. So be very careful working with old diesel fuel if you have an open or partially healed wound.
My liberty has 183k with automatic but I think it's an exception.
If I need to stop quickly, I just chuck an anchor out of the driver's or passenger's side window depending on conditions. Works best if it hooks a stop sign or telephone pole. Fast and efficient, and anchors are cheap compared to brakes. I've saved a bundle over the years.
I check/replace brake hardware and clean/lube caliper pins, drum brake contact points to ensure brake pads/shoes retract correctly. A little extra time and $, but well worth it.
I didn’t know fugus could grow in diesel. Wow! Thanks for the video.
Never heard of " premium " Diesel of the fungus thing . Thanks Scotty
My Father has 175XXX miles on factory brakes, on a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD Diesel, the front pads are roughly 40% worn on a pad gauge. And the rears are about 50% worn.