DIY Replacing Front Brakes 98 GMC Jimmy

Just a quick video showing how easy it is to replace brake pads on a Jimmy or most any vehicle really. Blazer, S10, Sonoma, and Bravada are basically the same process.

People pay hundreds of dollars to have this done and I don't understand why!

The ceramic pads were $43 (regular pads are only $20) and it took about 15 minutes a side. It took longer to gather the tools and wait for the compressor to charge than it did to do the job!

You CAN do these simple jobs with basic hand tools, a jack, and a little know how. It really is just that easy. Stop paying Midas or Monroe hundreds of dollars for a $50 repair !!!!!!

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[KingDegenerate604]

to the video maker... you should really use proper terms not to confuse beginners.... those are brake pads ...... not shoes.

[AllThingzVideo]

@KingDegenerate604 I apologize to you Mr Perfect! People learn visually and by doing. Im pretty sure the parts guys at the parts store will know what they are there to buy. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment. Im not perfect but at least most people appreciate my helpful videos.

[mrwilliams12099]

Is that a c clamp that you used to retract the caliper and how many inches do u think that block of wood was by chance?

[AllThingzVideo]

@mrwilliams12099 Yes, that is a common C clamp. The block of wood was just a scrap I had laying around. I would guess it was 8 or 9" long. It doesnt really matter just as long as it is long enough to cover both pistons in the caliper.

[czarandmaeve]

on a side note those bfg all terrains are awesome tires but there fackin expensive. and when you release that clamp that was depressing the pistons on the caliper did the pistons stay retracted?

[AllThingzVideo]

@czarandmaeve Yes, the pistons stayed retracted. When the job is complete and the tires re-installed, gently pump the brake pedal to re-seat the caliper pistons before driving the vehicle. Otherwise, the pedal will sink nearly to the floor while driving causing an unsafe stopping experience. Also, dont ever pump the pedal with the caliper off the rotor or the pistons may be pushed out of the caliper and fall out.

[lrp2112]

Great tutorial for the weekend mechanic.

[AllThingzVideo]

@chaggz04 It sounds like the retainer clip for the emergency brake cable has broken or come loose. The E brake wont come on but the linking hardware will rattle when you hit bumps. Follow the E brake cable to the indie of the brake assembly, you'll see where the clip is supposed to be. You can purchase a hardware kit to fix it. However, if the retainer hole has rusted, it may be too big to retain the clip. Use a washer ahead of it to fix that. Hope this helps.

[chaggz04]

my 2000 jimmy's left rear brakes r making a noise but its only when in motion... not a screech sound but more of a rattling and i noticed when i tug on the line coming off the breaks (back side) it stops makin the noise but only temporarily. Not a car tech but i found what the prob is... jw if anyone would know how to fix it? or if anyone can point me in the right direction, preferably online links. Thanks!

[GutSlasherVideo]

This is awesome. Keep up the good work.