I must add that instead of re-installing those brake rotor clips "over the lug bolts" that are only for factory ease of assembly, you just toss them and invert 2 lug nuts and put them on to hold the rotor steady while you install the caliper over it, just remember to remove them before putting the wheel back on - YT don't give a person enough characters to give a big response:)
Nice video:) A few things to add: use brake cleaner on the rotor and new pads to degrease them, spray the rotor after it is on and your hands are free of it and spray the pads before sliding caliper over rotor - Remove pins that hold caliper on and grease them, if they stick you will have brake pull - de-rust the caliper mount areas with a file, clean with brake cleaner and lube mounts with anti-seize or brake lube - flush lines of old fluid if it's been a couple of years - could add more but YT
@bnhek562 there is a published spec for this in the car's repair manual. but if the rotors have ridges in them, are deeply scored, or are much thinner than the adjacent metal that does not contact the brake pads, i'd replace them. most rotors are inexpensive for 2WD cars and trucks. your local auto parts store will have more info. thx, eric.
@erochow Just bought some duralast rotors and pads, cost $102.12, an hour later installed them and had new brakes. Noticed my axels are worn and making a cracking sound when I turn do you have a video for that.
Something I have found usefull is to open the break fluid reservoir cap before pushing the piston back. But make sure you have something to cleanup the spillage if the fluid comes out of the reservoir when you push back the piston.
are u a mechanic ?? wait u did mention that you are not a mechanic...u are smart as a whip....thanks man....i am going to change the rotors and the pads on my 1994 dodge dakota....the rear ones are drum brakes do you have any video which shows how to change the drums?? anyways boss thanks again...
great video got to the point bit quick on the caliper bit tho... wanted a better look lol... any info about pumping the breaks and bleeeding available??? thanks mate!
Excelent video this guy knows what hes doing and pointed out good safety facts...not sure if u saw bleeding but great vid for beginners im in school for Auto...thanx pal hahahahahaha
very good video,Step by steps and all safety and caution .Thank you very much for your time helping many people. Please post more videos if you have a chance.
Woah, wait, you torqued it wrong. To be safe, it would be smart to torque it i think it was half half then the full. idk im not to sure, but all i know is that you shouldnt torque it fully in one try.
thx for the note. thats basically what i did. i tighten them with the star wheel, then i torque them with the wrench. it might not be clear in the video though. thx, eric.
Haha. Well I wasn't being negitive if I sounded like that. I was just saying. I'm new to the auto tech world, and I'm recently studying so I can become a decent Tech. But, this video helped me a lot, specially since most of this stuff was covered by my instructor, but I can't absorb it unless I either see how it's done, or do it myself. We are far away from doing hands on things thats why. I hope you post more helpful videos like this for basic repairs. And Thanks again for this video.
no not at all , just wanted to get back to you on that point. good luck with your studies, auto tech is a great future, you can't outsource car repair, so stay with it. thx, eric.
I had a high pitched squeal when I press the brakes and I thought they were dirty, so I cleaned them with brake cleaner. Still I had the squealing. So I decided to change the front brake pads, but the squealing IS still there. What could my problem be? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
you need to either turn the rotors or replace them. also you will need a new set of pads but sand the edges of the pad surface to round the sharp corner. use caliper slide lube when putting it all together and you should be good. hope this helps you out.
I must add that instead of re-installing those brake rotor clips "over the lug bolts" that are only for factory ease of assembly, you just toss them and invert 2 lug nuts and put them on to hold the rotor steady while you install the caliper over it, just remember to remove them before putting the wheel back on - YT don't give a person enough characters to give a big response:)
gungadin36 1 month ago
@gungadin36 thanks for the additional things to do, all good points. eric.
erochow 1 month ago
@erochow Thank you for taking the time to make a video like this to help people save money:)
gungadin36 1 month ago
Nice video:) A few things to add: use brake cleaner on the rotor and new pads to degrease them, spray the rotor after it is on and your hands are free of it and spray the pads before sliding caliper over rotor - Remove pins that hold caliper on and grease them, if they stick you will have brake pull - de-rust the caliper mount areas with a file, clean with brake cleaner and lube mounts with anti-seize or brake lube - flush lines of old fluid if it's been a couple of years - could add more but YT
gungadin36 1 month ago
How do I know when I should change the rotors?
bnhek562 1 year ago
@bnhek562 there is a published spec for this in the car's repair manual. but if the rotors have ridges in them, are deeply scored, or are much thinner than the adjacent metal that does not contact the brake pads, i'd replace them. most rotors are inexpensive for 2WD cars and trucks. your local auto parts store will have more info. thx, eric.
erochow 1 year ago
@erochow Just bought some duralast rotors and pads, cost $102.12, an hour later installed them and had new brakes. Noticed my axels are worn and making a cracking sound when I turn do you have a video for that.
bnhek562 1 year ago
awesome work man!
thehorsefly87 1 year ago
Something I have found usefull is to open the break fluid reservoir cap before pushing the piston back. But make sure you have something to cleanup the spillage if the fluid comes out of the reservoir when you push back the piston.
xcaluber 1 year ago
Maybe worth mentioning it is a good idea to copper slip the brake pads, this will stop any 'brake squeal' and allow the pads to move freely.
Otherwise great video!
FacepalmInc 1 year ago
10 times better than than expertvillage guys!
pasham123 1 year ago
What would have happened if a bee stung the horse?
stardoomed 1 year ago
awesome vid. im gonna buy some front brake discs and pads and try it myself. but what is the difference between a brake pad and brake shoe?
raikkonen85 1 year ago
are u a mechanic ?? wait u did mention that you are not a mechanic...u are smart as a whip....thanks man....i am going to change the rotors and the pads on my 1994 dodge dakota....the rear ones are drum brakes do you have any video which shows how to change the drums?? anyways boss thanks again...
hellprince13 1 year ago
save these and put therm in a safe place-As he throws it away from him ,lol.nice video
dedred5 1 year ago
great video got to the point bit quick on the caliper bit tho... wanted a better look lol... any info about pumping the breaks and bleeeding available??? thanks mate!
dul2006 1 year ago
Great Vid man. Thnx.
cachemasterT 1 year ago
Man, you rock!
asb81689 1 year ago
@asb81689
thx! be careful when doing this.
erochow 1 year ago
BFS? Ok, what is it then..
ellonysman 1 year ago
@ellonysman Big F... Screwdriver
erochow 1 year ago
whats the tool called for getting the "2 screws out of the discs brake, please reply
kinkaid25 2 years ago
@kinkaid25: socket wrench on most cars/trucks
05cyborg 1 year ago
Excelent video this guy knows what hes doing and pointed out good safety facts...not sure if u saw bleeding but great vid for beginners im in school for Auto...thanx pal hahahahahaha
David66 2 years ago
this fool looks like Bruce willis hahah
David66 2 years ago
my wife says i look like bruce willis too.
erochow 2 years ago
Funny but informative. Thank you.
mmnena05 2 years ago
Thanks for the video and tips! Much better than paying $800-$1,000.00 for a brake job from a Service Center.
LouiMex 2 years ago
NICE VIDEO THANKS......
xcrackspiderx 2 years ago
very good video,Step by steps and all safety and caution .Thank you very much for your time helping many people. Please post more videos if you have a chance.
khonglap 2 years ago
Locating the wheel is the hard bit... unless you have 105,000 miles of rust fusing your bolts together :( Thank goodness for blow torches :)
pumpkinhead456 2 years ago
Woah, wait, you torqued it wrong. To be safe, it would be smart to torque it i think it was half half then the full. idk im not to sure, but all i know is that you shouldnt torque it fully in one try.
LonewolfSaichi 3 years ago
thx for the note. thats basically what i did. i tighten them with the star wheel, then i torque them with the wrench. it might not be clear in the video though. thx, eric.
erochow 3 years ago
Haha. Well I wasn't being negitive if I sounded like that. I was just saying. I'm new to the auto tech world, and I'm recently studying so I can become a decent Tech. But, this video helped me a lot, specially since most of this stuff was covered by my instructor, but I can't absorb it unless I either see how it's done, or do it myself. We are far away from doing hands on things thats why. I hope you post more helpful videos like this for basic repairs. And Thanks again for this video.
LonewolfSaichi 3 years ago
no not at all , just wanted to get back to you on that point. good luck with your studies, auto tech is a great future, you can't outsource car repair, so stay with it. thx, eric.
erochow 3 years ago
thanks. keep the videos coming. it really helps out too see.
LonewolfSaichi 3 years ago
good video thanks alot
badandblown 3 years ago
Nice how-to , thx !
fatches 3 years ago
I had a high pitched squeal when I press the brakes and I thought they were dirty, so I cleaned them with brake cleaner. Still I had the squealing. So I decided to change the front brake pads, but the squealing IS still there. What could my problem be? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
enlightened1dwh 3 years ago
you need to either turn the rotors or replace them. also you will need a new set of pads but sand the edges of the pad surface to round the sharp corner. use caliper slide lube when putting it all together and you should be good. hope this helps you out.
sngldad 3 years ago