mmm i think i should check this harbor freight store out. what tools do you recommend for some one that just decided to learn how to work on cars and have little experience on it.
hey scotty, ive done brakes before but still a little foggy on the process. to get the piston to go back in do i have to open the bleeder valve to relieve pressure or will it go back in with out the valve open?
@CWSDevon most will just slide back in, BUT do it slowly so nothing is damaged back up in the system. If you're worried, or yours are hard, open a bleeder and do it.
scotty, I just replaced my front disc brake pads on my nissan. There was an intermittant grinding noise that lasts a few seconds coming from my pass side wheel. Well I replaced the brake pads since they were low, but the sound continues sometimes. What is it? Dragging? Sticking? It's annoying, that's for sure.
I have 1998 jetta, and I bought new rear drums, shoes, spring kit, rear bearings and seals. I have changed rear breaks on my other car but I have never changed the bearings and seals. I'm told the rear break setup on these cars is a little different and I had someone take the car for a drive and he said change the bearings and seals before they wear out, otherwise it's gonna be an extremely expensive fix. Please help me and if possible be as detailed as you can...Thanks
@TheMrVWbus wow, that's a lot. But me, it it makes no noise, I'd leave em. Cause they make noise long before any damage is done other than needing the bearings replaced at that time.
@scottykilmer well that's what the mechanic that took it for a test drive seems to think becasue it makes noise when you break, I thought it was just the shoes needing to be replaced. How difficult is it to replace the bearings?
+1 on the pads, Akebono makes great pads. Where do you buy them locally ? No one has them in stock up here in NH. I usually have to buy them online from rockauto.com
Autozone's duralast brake pads have a lifetime warranty, so you only have to buy brake pads once the entire time you own the vehicle. When the pads wear out bring them back and they give you new ones. I buy the best version of duralast pads they have so that they keep replacing them for free with the good ones. A one time cost. They may not be as good as the akebono, im really not sure, but i don't really mind. But i think the duralasts are the only ones that are warranted for life.
@scottykilmer Wow, 230,000 miles on the same rotors? Whats the secret, Scotty? Even with extreme maintenance and frequent brake pad replacement those rotors ought to wear out naturally! How did you manage going that distance on the same rotors??
Shouldnt u remove the cap off the break res etc before u push the caliber drum back in? Especially when doing break jobs on cars equipped with ABS? I've actually witnessed people not do this and blow the cap right off and ruin the abs pump. Not a fun time. So rule of thumb no matter if you have ABS or not always remove the cap off the res, its good practice.
@DoloDigital Yes, you can do that, but really, if you have an ABS system, you should open the bleeder valve when compressing the piston back it. It wasn't the cap being on that wrecked their ABS, it was forcing fluid back into the ABS modulator too quickly.
Hey scotty, big fan of your videos. I got a 2002 acura tl and the front inner pad wore down to the metal in a little over a year, however the outer pad still has a good bit left. Doesn't feel like the caliper is sticking, what could it be? Thanks.
Hi Scotty, great video (as always!) I have a 94 cherokee that I changed the front pads (Akebono) on and resurfaced the rotors. After about 15 minutes of driving, they get pretty noisy when stopping. It sounds like a grind but doesn't sound like metal on metal though. Could this be caused by old rotors. I'm thinking about replacing with new ones but want your input first. Thanks for the help!
Hey scotty i have a 2003 dodge ram 1500 and the brakes are squeeling and i just changed them everything was cleaned and installed properly so i dont understand why they are squeeling so bad and its intermittant
@Warren19911 If you did not change the rotors out, they will often squeal from them being shiny. But it means nothing really, change the rotors if you don't mind spending that kind of money for a noise
The rear brakes in my car are squeaking a little when I back out from a parking spot slowly. Other than that they are fine. I did a visual inspection and the pads seem fine. Is there something wrong with the caliper?
Hey Scotty, Nice videos, They're really well made and really helpfull ! Could it be possible for you to make a video that says all of the basic that We should do on a car to entretain it proprely ? Like what we should do Weekly/monthly/Yearly ? So you can keep your car going up to 250-300 miles EASELY ? Thanks !
@DobsQc just watch all of my 130 videos on youtube, that info is in there spread around in different ones. Like changing your engine oil every 3 thousand miles when using regular oil. Scotty
Scotty, I need to change the front pads on my '01 Taurus, but the car has ABS. Are there any special guidelines I should be aware of for the ABS besides switching out the pads and compressing the piston like usual?
Turn the rotors at the same time,need a clean surface for the new brake pads to clamp on to.I have seen half ass brake jobs,only one side was done.Frozen up slides will wear out break pads and I check the slides on most GMs and Fords.
@wafrederick On modern cars, I NEVER advise turning rotors. Most are so cheaply made they will warp soon after from being too thin and too cheap. If you don't like noise, put on brand new rotors. Scotty
@TripleHomicide the crosshatch pistons normally are there because they need to be screwed in and compressed at the same time, if you just compress a screw piston, you will ruin it. Scotty
@scottykilmer Is this because they use electronic brake distribution for gentle stops? I thought EBD was supposed to even out pad wear front and back.
@sbakar They don't care about even brake wear, they just care about even braking. The front always wear out faster because they have most of the stopping power. EBD is just another computer bit of nonsence on cars that makes em cost a fortune to repair when they break. I personally think all this computer stuff is nonsence, if you can't drive, don't get behind the wheel. Scotty
@upsallysskirt Depends upon the design. If the calliper does not also act as the emergency brake, yes you can clamp it down. But if it also operates the E brake, then you have to turn it in and press it on as the same time. Scotty Kilmer
Harbor Freight Tools has a sale $9.87 for the same Caliper Tool Set used in this video as of 06/19/2010. Item part number is 40732. You can print out the internet price on their website and give it to the cashier or you can tell the cashier the internet price is $9.87. I don't know when the sale will expire. As usual, i watched all Scotty's videos. Can't wait for more videos.
@hdps99 Yes, they often have insane sales, sometimes they even give stuff away, like led flashlights I saw in Discover magazine where they were advertising to get people into their stores. Scotty Kilmer
If the pads are really low like this and the brake fluid reservoir was kept full by the owner or you, you'll need to suck some brake fluid out of the reservoir before pressing the pistons back into their bore. Otherwise you can overflow once both front pistons raise the fluid level.
On every brake pad job I do, I like to lay the new pads face down on cardboard and coat the backs with some blue Firestone anti-squeal spray for good measure. If they have retaining clips I coat those too.
I also insist on ceramic pads on any car I work on as well as my own vehicles.
Don't forget to check those caliper guide pins and dust boots folks. Regrease with brake lube if they are stuck, which they usually are so that the caliper can slide smoothly.
If you're having to practically stand on your brake pedal to stop and your pads are fine and no leaks, your brake booster has probably failed. It works off engine vacuum to multiply your braking effort. You'll usually hear a hissing sound from under the dash when you brake. On most cars it's the round metal or plastic thing that the master cylinder is bolted to. I install a metal one when available. Won't melt or crack like plastic.
also, it may be a good idea on some cars to re adjust the parking brake when doing a rear brake job. machining rotors or getting new rotors isn't a bad idea other if you really need them
@hwhhww Most cars parking brakes adjust themselves when they have discs on the rear, you just pull on the brake and it adjusts itself tight. Scotty Kilmer
it's me again, brakes are another issue on the 89 buick, see sometimes when we go to stop, the peddle goes down but the car doesn't stop, but pushing it again and in some cases again, makes it stop, sign of brake pads needing replaced, cause I didn't see any brake fluid leaking anywhere and it's full up under the hood.
I am pretty sure I know how change my rear brake rotors but am a little hesitant because for that fact they are brakes and messing up might mean crashing...any tips I need to remember before doing it? Or should I just take it to a garage?
scotty i need to replace the brakes on my moms impala they are 4 wheel disc brakes i have to push the pedal to the point the ABS turns on just to stop how do i know if it is the front, back or all for brakes i need to replace?
OK, first pull off a front and rear wheel and see how much brake pad material is left. If it's thinner than a quarter, replace the pads. BUT, realize rakes can go low for many more reasons that just worn pads, you could have a fluid leak, so check for that, OR a worn master cylinder, OR an ABS modulator problem. Start by checking for leaks and worn pads though. Scotty Kilmer
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends upon where the leak is. It could be at the wheels, at connections, OR inside the master cylinder where you wouldn't see anything because that's an internal leak. Scotty Kilmer
i know where that is in my Daewoo but from what i got from it is the black round cylinder where the brake fluid goes was the brake booster because my Daewoo has power rear drum brakes and a brake booster
If they are worn down to the metal, they will squeak. BUT, if they are cheaply made pads, they squeak from cheap material. Also, if the rotors are worn, they can squeak from the pads hitting shiny worn out metal rotors. Scotty Kilmer
whenever i drive my car on a wet snowy or rainy day the rear brakes (since the front were replaced in september) will squeak the back brakes and front ones were replaced like 2006 or so and cuz the car sat 3 months the front calapars rusted and the brakes would make a thunking sound when the pedal was pushed and they said that being a Daewoo only front brakes they could get for it was top of the line that costs us 600 bucks but brakes are universal and any Chevy Aveo parts would work on it
Great video. You inspire me to to work on my car. What's average mileage for changing brake pads? Do I need to replace shims or anything else when I change the brake pads on 97 Camry V6 automatic 106K miles? Toyota Dealer wanted $90 just for the shims. Please advise.
Brake pads wear out depending upon how the person drives, they can last 20 thousand miles, and I've seen some camrys last over 100 thousand miles. Just pull the wheels off once a year or so and check how thick they are. When they get thin as a dime, change em out. You can use shims over, you only need to replace them IF they have rusted out and are broken. Scotty Kilmer
To the author of this video: Please put in a note to pump the break pedal a few times after changing the pads. If you don't you will end up of having no break power the first time you need it. THAT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS, so please add this to your video!
Nice video. I want to do my brakes myself, 07 mini Cooper s, and I was wondering about antilock braking systems. Do you have to do anything special for the front brakes?
As long as you don't open the bleeder valves up to the atmosphere, you don't have to worry about messing up the ABS. Only when air gets into the system will they have problems with air getting into the ABS accumulator. scotty kilmer
Yes, some cars just eat through brakes if people drive them fast and the brake pads are a bit too soft and too small. Some hondas are notorious for this throughout their history. Scotty Kilmer
why didnt ya use any copper grease? it prevents the pads from becomming stuck in the housing due to corrosion, also on these sort of brakes you have to adjust the piston out so that it is a good fit on the pads otherwise the handbrake is shit. (emergancy brake as you call it) and thirdly hitting the spanner with a hammer to make sure the bolts are tight? wtf dude its so easy to snap bolts that way. why not use a torque wrence and set it to what it should be as stated in autodata?
Ah, what a complainer, stop your whining. Those pads already had teflon shims in them, that's why I use akebono pads, they're high quality. They never stick on me the way they're made. As for adjusting the piston, as you as you step on the brakes it pushes the piston out. And perhaps complete fools need a torque wrench for brake bolts, but I've never used one on brake systems and never had a problem. Only a rank amatuer needs a torque wrench for those tiny bolts. Scotty Kilmer
My auto shop teacher also believed that cuts were necessary every time the pads were done. Nowadays, at least in the Lansing, MI area, it costs about $20 to turn a rotor and $15 to $40 for a rotor.
They're also a lot thinner than they used to be. The rear ones on my car are about 12mm thick and couldn't tolerate machining.
If you do replace the rotor, clean off the coating (usually Cosmoline) with brake cleaner before installing it.
Nice to see people agree with me. Why waste money if you don't have to. I have a celica with 230 thousand miles on it, and STILL have the ORIGINAL rotors on the front disc brake system. And they stop fine. Scotty Kilmer
also make sure the flange what the rotor/dick sito onto is totall clean otherwise rust buildup behind the rotor can cause the rotor to run out of true and the resule will be break judder at the pedal. had that one befor when i was an apprentice
That's a big mistake lots of guys do. IF the brake rotor isn't warped or scored, leave it alone. Once you turn a rotor, it's thinner and will warp again even faster. If you have a bad rotor, just replace it. Many are made in China and cost as little as fifteen bucks these days. Scotty Kilmer
mmm i think i should check this harbor freight store out. what tools do you recommend for some one that just decided to learn how to work on cars and have little experience on it.
shadow1up 6 days ago
@shadow1up basic hand tools, sockets, wrenches, you can buy a beginner set pretty cheaply at that store.
scottykilmer 5 days ago
That was awesome, Scotty. Thanks for the video
firstpostlol 1 week ago
hey scotty, ive done brakes before but still a little foggy on the process. to get the piston to go back in do i have to open the bleeder valve to relieve pressure or will it go back in with out the valve open?
CWSDevon 1 week ago
@CWSDevon most will just slide back in, BUT do it slowly so nothing is damaged back up in the system. If you're worried, or yours are hard, open a bleeder and do it.
scottykilmer 1 week ago
scotty, I just replaced my front disc brake pads on my nissan. There was an intermittant grinding noise that lasts a few seconds coming from my pass side wheel. Well I replaced the brake pads since they were low, but the sound continues sometimes. What is it? Dragging? Sticking? It's annoying, that's for sure.
mlehman 2 weeks ago
@mlehman replace the rotors too if the noise bothers you. Means nothing, but new pads on old worn rotors will make noise
scottykilmer 2 weeks ago
I have 1998 jetta, and I bought new rear drums, shoes, spring kit, rear bearings and seals. I have changed rear breaks on my other car but I have never changed the bearings and seals. I'm told the rear break setup on these cars is a little different and I had someone take the car for a drive and he said change the bearings and seals before they wear out, otherwise it's gonna be an extremely expensive fix. Please help me and if possible be as detailed as you can...Thanks
TheMrVWbus 2 weeks ago
@TheMrVWbus don't waste your time, bearings can last a long time, many hundreds of thousands of miles. In this case, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
scottykilmer 2 weeks ago
@scottykilmer It has 450,000 km on it.
TheMrVWbus 2 weeks ago
@TheMrVWbus wow, that's a lot. But me, it it makes no noise, I'd leave em. Cause they make noise long before any damage is done other than needing the bearings replaced at that time.
scottykilmer 2 weeks ago
@scottykilmer well that's what the mechanic that took it for a test drive seems to think becasue it makes noise when you break, I thought it was just the shoes needing to be replaced. How difficult is it to replace the bearings?
TheMrVWbus 2 weeks ago
@TheMrVWbus reasonably difficult on a VW, watch my video "replacing rear wheel bearings on your car"
scottykilmer 2 weeks ago
Is it possible to convert a rear drum brake system into disc brakes? Just so the entire car operates off of disc brakes.
suddnstar 3 weeks ago in playlist More videos from scottykilmer
@suddnstar sure, some people make kits for certain cars. But they cost big money,not a cheap job, and really, drums work fine in the back.
scottykilmer 3 weeks ago
Scotty,
Great Video, and entertaining as usual.
+1 on the pads, Akebono makes great pads. Where do you buy them locally ? No one has them in stock up here in NH. I usually have to buy them online from rockauto.com
justinsvidz 1 month ago
@justinsvidz I use bap geon auto parts.
scottykilmer 1 month ago
Autozone's duralast brake pads have a lifetime warranty, so you only have to buy brake pads once the entire time you own the vehicle. When the pads wear out bring them back and they give you new ones. I buy the best version of duralast pads they have so that they keep replacing them for free with the good ones. A one time cost. They may not be as good as the akebono, im really not sure, but i don't really mind. But i think the duralasts are the only ones that are warranted for life.
bran1har 1 month ago
@scottykilmer Wow, 230,000 miles on the same rotors? Whats the secret, Scotty? Even with extreme maintenance and frequent brake pad replacement those rotors ought to wear out naturally! How did you manage going that distance on the same rotors??
Dotchetter 1 month ago
@Dotchetter I know how to drive, I don't brake much.
scottykilmer 1 month ago
@scottykilmer yes I'm sure you do. that'd be a stick shift, right? If not then i'm lost.
Dotchetter 1 month ago
Shouldnt u remove the cap off the break res etc before u push the caliber drum back in? Especially when doing break jobs on cars equipped with ABS? I've actually witnessed people not do this and blow the cap right off and ruin the abs pump. Not a fun time. So rule of thumb no matter if you have ABS or not always remove the cap off the res, its good practice.
DoloDigital 1 month ago
@DoloDigital Yes, you can do that, but really, if you have an ABS system, you should open the bleeder valve when compressing the piston back it. It wasn't the cap being on that wrecked their ABS, it was forcing fluid back into the ABS modulator too quickly.
scottykilmer 1 month ago
Scotty i thought you have to change the rotors every time you change the pads?
Kayroseky 2 months ago
Hey scotty, big fan of your videos. I got a 2002 acura tl and the front inner pad wore down to the metal in a little over a year, however the outer pad still has a good bit left. Doesn't feel like the caliper is sticking, what could it be? Thanks.
ilial 2 months ago
Hi Scotty, great video (as always!) I have a 94 cherokee that I changed the front pads (Akebono) on and resurfaced the rotors. After about 15 minutes of driving, they get pretty noisy when stopping. It sounds like a grind but doesn't sound like metal on metal though. Could this be caused by old rotors. I'm thinking about replacing with new ones but want your input first. Thanks for the help!
kuautemoc 2 months ago
@kuautemoc yes, put new ones on, I never resurface em anymore, they are too cheaply made
scottykilmer 2 months ago
So that's where all that noise is coming from. I just got cheap brake pads. Will that sound ever go away?
doctorken2k 3 months ago
@doctorken2k normally it will, but can take months of driving
scottykilmer 2 months ago
Hey scotty i have a 2003 dodge ram 1500 and the brakes are squeeling and i just changed them everything was cleaned and installed properly so i dont understand why they are squeeling so bad and its intermittant
Warren19911 3 months ago
@Warren19911 If you did not change the rotors out, they will often squeal from them being shiny. But it means nothing really, change the rotors if you don't mind spending that kind of money for a noise
scottykilmer 3 months ago
@scottykilmer do i need to bleed my brakes after?
EnuffSkater147 4 months ago
@EnuffSkater147 no, as long as you don't open the system up, no air gets in. Scotty
scottykilmer 4 months ago
@Toyota4Runner4Ever sure, it you can fit em in to grap the pads and push the calliper pistons back in. Scotty
scottykilmer 4 months ago
Hey scotty,
The rear brakes in my car are squeaking a little when I back out from a parking spot slowly. Other than that they are fine. I did a visual inspection and the pads seem fine. Is there something wrong with the caliper?
Rodecpt0 5 months ago
@Rodecpt0 Na, generally the rotors just get glazed and do that. If the pads are not worn, live with it rather than replace expensive rotors. Scotty
scottykilmer 5 months ago
Hey Scotty, Nice videos, They're really well made and really helpfull ! Could it be possible for you to make a video that says all of the basic that We should do on a car to entretain it proprely ? Like what we should do Weekly/monthly/Yearly ? So you can keep your car going up to 250-300 miles EASELY ? Thanks !
DobsQc 5 months ago in playlist More videos from scottykilmer
@DobsQc just watch all of my 130 videos on youtube, that info is in there spread around in different ones. Like changing your engine oil every 3 thousand miles when using regular oil. Scotty
scottykilmer 5 months ago
WOW. Changing one break pad takes longer than changing the whole engine :)
GokhanHere 7 months ago
Does the Squealers damage the rotors at all?
13FravelJ 8 months ago
@13FravelJ No, not that tiny piece of metal. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
great video, i am going to order some Akebono pads tonight. I hope they come with new shims , because my factory ones were rusted into pieces.
gammatnt 8 months ago
Scotty, I need to change the front pads on my '01 Taurus, but the car has ABS. Are there any special guidelines I should be aware of for the ABS besides switching out the pads and compressing the piston like usual?
ScienceOfThePS3 8 months ago
@ScienceOfThePS3 Na, just don't open up the system and get air in it. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
scotty, good job.
georgia4001 8 months ago
scotty , you are too much. Are you in georgia? keep up the good job.
georgia4001 8 months ago
@georgia4001 Texas. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
ther is no need for lubrication im guessing on the pads
plmost 8 months ago
@plmost Na, unless you use cheap pads or have a volvo, then you can lube the back with brake grease. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
For the screw in type pistons, I just use a pair of long nose pliers. I insert the tips into the grooves and turn it.
jjenson2006 9 months ago
do you have to bleed the brakes out after changing the pads? and what if u dnt have tht piston tool? can u just push it back in by hand with force?
j12torts 10 months ago
@j12torts You could push it by hand if you were superman. And if you don't open the system up. you don't need to bleed em. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
Turn the rotors at the same time,need a clean surface for the new brake pads to clamp on to.I have seen half ass brake jobs,only one side was done.Frozen up slides will wear out break pads and I check the slides on most GMs and Fords.
wafrederick 1 year ago
@wafrederick On modern cars, I NEVER advise turning rotors. Most are so cheaply made they will warp soon after from being too thin and too cheap. If you don't like noise, put on brand new rotors. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 year ago
So if there is a crosshatch on the caliper piston, does it have to have a crosshatch tool or can you use a regular flat caliper piston compressor?
TripleHomicide 1 year ago
@TripleHomicide the crosshatch pistons normally are there because they need to be screwed in and compressed at the same time, if you just compress a screw piston, you will ruin it. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 year ago
newer hondas always need rear brakes before the front.
MrRichierich1990 1 year ago
@MrRichierich1990 Yes, and that's because they are slightly designed poorly, with too much brake pressure on the rear pads. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 year ago
@scottykilmer Is this because they use electronic brake distribution for gentle stops? I thought EBD was supposed to even out pad wear front and back.
sbakar 1 year ago
@sbakar They don't care about even brake wear, they just care about even braking. The front always wear out faster because they have most of the stopping power. EBD is just another computer bit of nonsence on cars that makes em cost a fortune to repair when they break. I personally think all this computer stuff is nonsence, if you can't drive, don't get behind the wheel. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 year ago
what would cause alot of brake dust? is there a fix?
Johnnyboybravo 1 year ago
@Johnnyboybravo Cheap pads put out a lot of dust. Put on premium pads if you don't want dust. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 year ago
Scotty, you really fly that chopper? that's cool
aspenly0127 1 year ago
@aspenly0127 I'm a man of a thousand talents. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 year ago
Scotty!! what is the music u used called at the end of the video!! OMG
Pray4Lifedotcom 1 year ago
@Pray4Lifedotcom El Camino royal.
scottykilmer 1 year ago
@ScottyKilmer
Yeah it also functions as the e-brake. It's a 98 Olds Bravada. The caliper piston is hollow like a cup. Thanks for the quick reply :)
upsallysskirt 1 year ago
@ScottyKilmer
So I checked my brakes and it doesn't have the crosshatch, so can I safely use a clamp like I've always done? Thanks
upsallysskirt 1 year ago
@upsallysskirt Depends upon the design. If the calliper does not also act as the emergency brake, yes you can clamp it down. But if it also operates the E brake, then you have to turn it in and press it on as the same time. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 1 year ago
Thanks I didn't know about that caliper thing. Glad I didn't do my brakes yet.
upsallysskirt 1 year ago
Everyone,
Harbor Freight Tools has a sale $9.87 for the same Caliper Tool Set used in this video as of 06/19/2010. Item part number is 40732. You can print out the internet price on their website and give it to the cashier or you can tell the cashier the internet price is $9.87. I don't know when the sale will expire. As usual, i watched all Scotty's videos. Can't wait for more videos.
hdps99 1 year ago
@hdps99 Yes, they often have insane sales, sometimes they even give stuff away, like led flashlights I saw in Discover magazine where they were advertising to get people into their stores. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 1 year ago
If the pads are really low like this and the brake fluid reservoir was kept full by the owner or you, you'll need to suck some brake fluid out of the reservoir before pressing the pistons back into their bore. Otherwise you can overflow once both front pistons raise the fluid level.
TranceScene 1 year ago
On every brake pad job I do, I like to lay the new pads face down on cardboard and coat the backs with some blue Firestone anti-squeal spray for good measure. If they have retaining clips I coat those too.
I also insist on ceramic pads on any car I work on as well as my own vehicles.
Don't forget to check those caliper guide pins and dust boots folks. Regrease with brake lube if they are stuck, which they usually are so that the caliper can slide smoothly.
TranceScene 1 year ago
If you're having to practically stand on your brake pedal to stop and your pads are fine and no leaks, your brake booster has probably failed. It works off engine vacuum to multiply your braking effort. You'll usually hear a hissing sound from under the dash when you brake. On most cars it's the round metal or plastic thing that the master cylinder is bolted to. I install a metal one when available. Won't melt or crack like plastic.
TranceScene 1 year ago
also, it may be a good idea on some cars to re adjust the parking brake when doing a rear brake job. machining rotors or getting new rotors isn't a bad idea other if you really need them
hwhhww 1 year ago
@hwhhww Most cars parking brakes adjust themselves when they have discs on the rear, you just pull on the brake and it adjusts itself tight. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 1 year ago
it's me again, brakes are another issue on the 89 buick, see sometimes when we go to stop, the peddle goes down but the car doesn't stop, but pushing it again and in some cases again, makes it stop, sign of brake pads needing replaced, cause I didn't see any brake fluid leaking anywhere and it's full up under the hood.
chickenbumbum 1 year ago
@chickenbumbum Classic signs of a weak brake master cylinder. If you're not losing fluid, that has to be it. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 1 year ago
I am pretty sure I know how change my rear brake rotors but am a little hesitant because for that fact they are brakes and messing up might mean crashing...any tips I need to remember before doing it? Or should I just take it to a garage?
Thanks
Shermanator8717 2 years ago
If you watch the video you'll see it's not that hard of a job. Just take your time and use quality brake pads. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
u should show a video on how to replace drum brakes
Matthew55904 2 years ago
scotty i need to replace the brakes on my moms impala they are 4 wheel disc brakes i have to push the pedal to the point the ABS turns on just to stop how do i know if it is the front, back or all for brakes i need to replace?
Matthew55904 2 years ago
OK, first pull off a front and rear wheel and see how much brake pad material is left. If it's thinner than a quarter, replace the pads. BUT, realize rakes can go low for many more reasons that just worn pads, you could have a fluid leak, so check for that, OR a worn master cylinder, OR an ABS modulator problem. Start by checking for leaks and worn pads though. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
would the brake fluid leak be noticabe by looking at the ground under the car for a fluid puddle?
Matthew55904 2 years ago
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends upon where the leak is. It could be at the wheels, at connections, OR inside the master cylinder where you wouldn't see anything because that's an internal leak. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
where is the master cylinder in a 2001 impala?
Matthew55904 2 years ago
Under the hood in front of the driver's position, it has a reservoir on top full of brake fluid. Scotty
scottykilmer 2 years ago
i know where that is in my Daewoo but from what i got from it is the black round cylinder where the brake fluid goes was the brake booster because my Daewoo has power rear drum brakes and a brake booster
Matthew55904 2 years ago
If they are worn down to the metal, they will squeak. BUT, if they are cheaply made pads, they squeak from cheap material. Also, if the rotors are worn, they can squeak from the pads hitting shiny worn out metal rotors. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
whenever i drive my car on a wet snowy or rainy day the rear brakes (since the front were replaced in september) will squeak the back brakes and front ones were replaced like 2006 or so and cuz the car sat 3 months the front calapars rusted and the brakes would make a thunking sound when the pedal was pushed and they said that being a Daewoo only front brakes they could get for it was top of the line that costs us 600 bucks but brakes are universal and any Chevy Aveo parts would work on it
Matthew55904 2 years ago
Scott,
Great video. You inspire me to to work on my car. What's average mileage for changing brake pads? Do I need to replace shims or anything else when I change the brake pads on 97 Camry V6 automatic 106K miles? Toyota Dealer wanted $90 just for the shims. Please advise.
Thank You.....
hdps99 2 years ago
Brake pads wear out depending upon how the person drives, they can last 20 thousand miles, and I've seen some camrys last over 100 thousand miles. Just pull the wheels off once a year or so and check how thick they are. When they get thin as a dime, change em out. You can use shims over, you only need to replace them IF they have rusted out and are broken. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
my car has 39570 miles on it and weve needed the brakes replaced 3 times and that is under normal driving
Matthew55904 2 years ago
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To the author of this video: Please put in a note to pump the break pedal a few times after changing the pads. If you don't you will end up of having no break power the first time you need it. THAT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS, so please add this to your video!
somethingstupidabc 2 years ago
Nice video. I want to do my brakes myself, 07 mini Cooper s, and I was wondering about antilock braking systems. Do you have to do anything special for the front brakes?
tedbone72P 2 years ago
As long as you don't open the bleeder valves up to the atmosphere, you don't have to worry about messing up the ABS. Only when air gets into the system will they have problems with air getting into the ABS accumulator. scotty kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
ajajaj wow you one goofy mthafucker but shit yor videos are real good and easy to learn them shits the SHI
totalybitchn 2 years ago
is the brake greece they sell at autozone a good idea?
peterbreakyou 2 years ago
You can use it on the rubbing parts of the pads, but be REALLY careful not to get any on the pad friction surface. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
I heard those 2008 + model year Accords eat through brakes. Other than this car, is this a common occurance in your experience?
crackaddict444 2 years ago
Yes, some cars just eat through brakes if people drive them fast and the brake pads are a bit too soft and too small. Some hondas are notorious for this throughout their history. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
great vids scotty!!!!
mhelalcaraz 2 years ago
Great video as always.
I've gotten the rear caliper in Hondas to go in using a large metal file to fit that cross and turning it clockwise. It works great.
Honda front rotors are a PITA though. They will not just come out once the caliper is off as in most non-Honda products.
If you do another video on brakes please make one for Honda front brake rotor removal.
Thanks
texan176 2 years ago
why didnt ya use any copper grease? it prevents the pads from becomming stuck in the housing due to corrosion, also on these sort of brakes you have to adjust the piston out so that it is a good fit on the pads otherwise the handbrake is shit. (emergancy brake as you call it) and thirdly hitting the spanner with a hammer to make sure the bolts are tight? wtf dude its so easy to snap bolts that way. why not use a torque wrence and set it to what it should be as stated in autodata?
taius20 2 years ago
Ah, what a complainer, stop your whining. Those pads already had teflon shims in them, that's why I use akebono pads, they're high quality. They never stick on me the way they're made. As for adjusting the piston, as you as you step on the brakes it pushes the piston out. And perhaps complete fools need a torque wrench for brake bolts, but I've never used one on brake systems and never had a problem. Only a rank amatuer needs a torque wrench for those tiny bolts. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
Listen to Scotty, he is very knowledgeable and has him own program, besides you are not making educational videos so shut UP.
typical...always easy to complaint but not provide to the educational community. Thank you.
saintEmory 2 years ago
My auto shop teacher also believed that cuts were necessary every time the pads were done. Nowadays, at least in the Lansing, MI area, it costs about $20 to turn a rotor and $15 to $40 for a rotor.
They're also a lot thinner than they used to be. The rear ones on my car are about 12mm thick and couldn't tolerate machining.
If you do replace the rotor, clean off the coating (usually Cosmoline) with brake cleaner before installing it.
WaltGe 2 years ago
Nice to see people agree with me. Why waste money if you don't have to. I have a celica with 230 thousand miles on it, and STILL have the ORIGINAL rotors on the front disc brake system. And they stop fine. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
also make sure the flange what the rotor/dick sito onto is totall clean otherwise rust buildup behind the rotor can cause the rotor to run out of true and the resule will be break judder at the pedal. had that one befor when i was an apprentice
taius20 2 years ago
SK is a God!
AsianMeatBunBoy 2 years ago
dont you gotta cut the roter
davo16747 2 years ago
That's a big mistake lots of guys do. IF the brake rotor isn't warped or scored, leave it alone. Once you turn a rotor, it's thinner and will warp again even faster. If you have a bad rotor, just replace it. Many are made in China and cost as little as fifteen bucks these days. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago
Great video..full trottle...
svenderikt 2 years ago
No brake grease?
Timothayyy 2 years ago
With the ceramic pads I use, there are already teflon backing plates built in, so no grease is needed. Scotty Kilmer
scottykilmer 2 years ago