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A couple tips scotty forgot to mention. Some cars the piston can't be just pushed back in with pliers, some screw back in and require special tools.(VW, Audi) Rotors typically don't just pull off, usually you need penetrating oil and a hammer. Grease the caliper slide pins. After you are finished and BEFORE you drive away, pump the brake pedal several times until its firm otherwise you will have almost no braking when you step on the pedal the first few times. That is very dangerous.

@williampennjr.4448

4 жыл бұрын

you should also chock the back wheels and dont forget to remove them when your done and before trying to drive away.

@carlnikolov

4 жыл бұрын

You can also take some brake fluid out of the master cylinder (under the hood for those reading this that dont know where that is) that way when you push the piston in with your locking pliers or a good old c clamp...the fluid has somewhere to go and the piston isnt as difficult to squeeze out of the way so you can install those brake pads easily :-)

I know this sounds weird but it always puts a smile on my face when there's brand new parts being put on an old car/truck.

@yamaha94O

9 жыл бұрын

yesh :3

@jeremymenchaca

8 жыл бұрын

+DatCarGuy310 I have new rotors for my 1986 Bronco. :) I need to buy new pads for them. lol

I just finished my first home-done brake job today. Many thanks to you & other online mechanics for the encouragement and advice. One major hitch that I hit was the rotor. In this video you said "the brake rotor slides right off", and it seemed so easy. You can guess now what happened in my case: it didn't slide off. It was stuck on so hard that I kept looking around to see if there was a bolt or something that I'd missed which was still holding it on. Long story short, it finally came off. 'Took it for a test drive on the highway a couple of hours ago, and the brakes worked better than ever. Thanks again!

@anytowni6141

6 жыл бұрын

USe a mallet and bang it off

OMG... How the hell do they get away with charging so much for this? I’m doing my own next time now. Thanks Scotty!

Summer is almost here that means probably I'm gonna start building a car with my brother so I'm gonna watch your videos more often to be a bit more ready

did a front axle brake job to fix the squealing brakes. just grounded down the pads slightly using the concrete floor and used quiet brake grease(I also bled them), and now, my brakes don't squeal anymore. All due to this video, many thanks scotty (1987 crown Victoria , still running like a champ for the 3yearsiveowned it, since the original owner couldn't keep it anymore in the tight streets of NYC)

thanks Scotty heaps. I LOVE showing my brothers up with my 'knowledge' your video's have been so helpful in helping me do my car up for roadworthy. your video's are easy to understand and straight to the point. cheers .Phina

Your tutorial videos are so simple, great work!

Really enjoy your videos Scotty! You helped me a lot with your video on how to fix CV joints. Definately subscribed.

I never noticed how constantly you upload videos, you are doing a great job, you teach me a lot even though my dad would never let me touch his car, I have changed a Cabin Air Filter though.

Nice Scottie, great video. I hope your not living near all that flooding, you guys are sure making up for those years of dry weather. Great job.

Scotty, almost every online video (other channels and content providers)I have watched on providing a caliper brake job have missed mentioning tightening the guide pin bolts. The guide pin bolts will spin without applying tension to the indexed/slotted/keyed part of their shaft while applying tension to the guide pin bolt. While replacing pads and rotors on my Firebird last week, I called a friend for advice. Two of four of these bolts need a bracing like tension applied.

Scotty, amazing video! You're free, and enjoying life, doing what you love !!

@sourwords1808

9 жыл бұрын

Don't just admire, do something about your life. What's holding you back? Btw, no one is actually free. We're all part of the cleverly set up system and are actually slaves. Including your beloved Scotty. But I'm guessing you're too blind to see it all. No offence.

@bobbotron8001

9 жыл бұрын

No Way Couldnt just let him compliment scottie and be happy could you? christ... some people

@AngelicRequiemX

9 жыл бұрын

No Way ...Da fuq?

@ClassicStrategist

8 жыл бұрын

+No Way Sad but true..

@alexraskalove7119

8 жыл бұрын

yeah I agree , m8. But were happier doing the things we love to do

Scotty Kilmer is one of the best KZread mechanic teacher that is able to communicate to all different I.Q. levels minds;from the biggest dummy to the most intelligent person.Even people that can't hear,just on the visual he could communicate with all walks of life...hahaha...😎

Also pump the brake pedal before starting. When you move the caliper in you push the fluid back into the reservoir and not much is in the caliper.

@anytowni6141

6 жыл бұрын

Do you leave the reservoir cap open or closed when changing pads? I hear conflicting stories

Thanks for the great vid, informative as always.

bro u rock! u give ppl confidence and make d job looks so easy (as it is) and its actually good instructions bcuz it works for me

I always remove the cap on the master cyl. before pushing the pistons back in.

One thing I'll add to this - with brakes worn this much, the fluid will drop in the fluid reservoir, and may have been topped up, so when you push the cylinder back into the caliper, that fluid gets pushed back up into the reservoir. There can sometimes be more fluid than the reservoir can hold, and that fluid has to go somewhere. In some covers there is a small breather hole (mainly on older cars) - so, as you push the cylinder back into the caliper, you can actually get a fountain of brake fluid spray up from this hole and over your car - as you may know, brake fluid and paint do not get on well. So, I would recommend taking the cap off the brake fluid reservoir. You should check the fluid lever after changing pads and shoes anyway.

Awesome vid! Thanks Scotty!

I think you can go one more step with pads that has a tab on it to make noise before the pad run's out, is to put the tab on the side that wore out before so hopefully you'll hear from the tab before the bad thing happens.

Scotty, thank you for the informative videos! Did I make a mistake pushing the pistons back in individually on a dual piston caliper? What could be the damage, and how would I know? Thank you

im so glad you responded man i really like ya videos its just sometimes i wish i can find the how to on my exact vehicle sometimes i cant find it...i have a 2004 dodge ram laramie 4.7... i need to do the breaks and rotors on those front and back also i have to put on gas straps...check engine light is also on

Always love your video!

Great work scotty....amazing...

You make this look so easy!

Your one hard man Scotty. How can you work on that driveway with those leaves?! It looks painful! Finding lost bolts and nuts would be a nightmare!

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

SadamFlu I have many GIANT magnets, one the size of a push broom that picks up metal quick

@joblessalex

9 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer and when you drop your $2000 aluminum trans-flux hydrometer then what?

@didaloca

9 жыл бұрын

joblessalex Would you seriously drop a $2000 piece of equipment? :)

@mschnur

9 жыл бұрын

joblessalex If it costs $2000, it would be easy to see in a bunch of leaves.

@joblessalex

9 жыл бұрын

People drop their $500 phones all the time. Sometimes they drop them in a park and are never seen again..... Wouldn't doubt someone dropping an o ring or something.

Thank you for your input. My mechanic didn't know there was a steering wheel angle sensor. I didn't want to go to a dealer without some knowledge about it. Tks again

Interesting Thanks Scotty 👍🏻

this intro is the best one so far !

Awesome channel.

Scotty, I was putting on new performance brake rotors and pads, fronts went flawlessly, but when prepping rear left caliper for new pads via pressing piston with pressing kit, it was just STUCK. So when I thought I could loosen it by pressing brake and pulling eBrake, I heard a THUD noise and there was a puddle of fluid under the wheel and a piston a good 18 inches away on the ground. It had a thread so It screwed back in second time fine like there was nothing wrong, and I just installed everything anyways. What else should I do? Brake pedal is squishy.

You mentioned in a previous video not to use pliers to squeeze the caliber with a wrench and to use a special too. which method do I use?

Thanks Scotty Kilmer, any advice/thoughts on bonded vrs riveted shoes and pads? I am happier when they are bonded because I know the rivets reduce the depth/lifetime of the shoes/pads and gouge the drums/rotors so much worse when they wear out. I don't understand why the companies don't always bond instead of rivets however I imagine there are disadvantages and advantages to both.

what about the slides dont they need greasing

@justinp8946

6 жыл бұрын

ALLEN BURGESS yes

hello, I have a 2004 kia Sedona lx and the back brakes is different to replace than the front brakes.thanks.

Perfect Scotty !!

Sir Scotty, Can you make a video on how to set your engines timing...? Like after you open a motor and then putting it back?

seen a couple guys do the giant channel lock technique. i usually stick a screwdriver into that big hold on the outside of the screw driver and hook the rotor and compress the caliper that way. if no hole is available i just use a trusty ol c-clamp. its funny they sell expensive tools to compress the caliper when there so many other free ways to do it

What do you use to lube the slide pins? I'm told Silicone is the best. I am thinking about Sil-glyde from NAPA.

I Remember Watching This Fella After School! Forgot what channel it was tho

Scotty, I have my rear brake rotors wearing unevenly. The outer-most edge of the rotor is higher off than the rest of the rotor. Do you think that I should get new rotors next time I change brakes?

What about pumping the brake pedal, putting silicon paste on the slide pin, or cracking open the bleeder valve on the caliper so fluid isn't forced in the opposite direction?

Hey Scotty how do you tell if the calipers need replacing?

Hey scotty,i got a 93 town car with a sticking right front caliper,it was smoking hot today,but this is the 2nd time in 3 months.i've changed the brake booster, master cylinder, and caliper 3 months ago.what else could it be?

Hey Scotty I just got an 02 Hyundai Sonata 150k I've noticed a squeaking noise coming from the front brake but it only does it when I'm coasting and then it stops when I touch the brakes. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks, Cheers

hey Scotty. is it really required to flush the brake installation. does the brake fluid really needs to be replaced?

Scotty, I replaced the pads and rotors on my 96 Honda Odyssey. The problem is that one of the pads was very, very tight to install. Does this sometimes happen? And what can I do to fix it if there's a problem. Thank you.

Scotty works in the rain,awesome

Holy **** replacing brakes and rotor in under 3 mins i guess 47 yeas of experience have to do something with it South Main Auto Repair and where is all the rust... hahahaha

@ScubaCat3

9 жыл бұрын

K Yup, no editing here. It's amazing how the wheel just instantly took itself off, too, isn't it? He didn't even have to jack it up or remove the lugs.

Scotty, what brand of brake rotors do you recommend?

Hey I got a 1999 jeep grand Cherokee when I'm driving it the break paddle gets full paddle of brake then I have to pick it up with my foot to loosen it up what would cause that?

Scotty you need a better cleaner leaf free garage and driveway But I love your super informative entertaining no bs videos! Definitively a shade tree mechanic!

Great videos..... What about the sliders on the caliper?? Shouldn't they be greased as well?

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

Jeffrey Kane these sliders are sealed in a rubber cover and were fine, only open metal ones need greasing

Paradise? I hope you're not in Cuba, that ain't no paradise for those who live there! Scotty is the best!

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

pedrof830 british virgin islands

hey scotty, I know someone who replaced the pads but not the worn out rotors?? what will happen to the pads? and for how long can they drive the car if possible with good pads and a scorn rotor??

Hi Scotty. Had an issue that I’m stuck on. The brake pedal on my car (02 Camry) vibrates at speeds over 40mph and I’ve changed the pads, Rotors, shocks, springs, lower control arm, ball joint, inner/outer tie rod and it still shakes. Any input would be great. Thanks for everything.

Are 1A auto brakes & rotors just as good as the dealership parts??

Hey Scotty, I have a 2006 Avalon 152K miles, bought it with 82K in 2014, and I'm looking at doing a brake job for it. I saw a brake kit online that included new calipers, should I go ahead and replace the calipers when I do the rotors and everything else? I haven't changed them, and I doubt the dealer I bought the car from did...

hey scotty my two front wheels shake when I brake, could you please tell me what can I do to fix this problem. and thanks for answering to my idle problem question.

@BIGJESSE0882

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it.

AWESOME VIDEO Scotty, I've never understood why a 30 minute brake job costs $300+. I use a c-clamp to press the brake cylinder back in, but this video is information that everyone who owns a car should know. When you do it yourself, it allows you to buy those high end brake pads you passed on because they cost another $50 from the shop.

You the man

Damn Scotty, those are some big ass pliers!

Thank you Scotty .. you the best always :-)

To anyone attempting this first time, you can suffice the vice grips he's using for a C-clamp to depress the piston. Also, make sure you open the cap on the brake fluid reservoir before pushing on anything to reduce the risk of excess pressure.

Scotty Kilmer what about air bleeding from break fluid ?

HI scotty I am desperate here, I have a 2008 honda crv cdti. When I travel at about 40 mph it shakes under my feet and under the passanger well too, and the engine feels slightly laboured. what is happening?

Depending on the thickness left in the rotor, some auto shops can resurface them smooth which is cheaper than a whole new rotor. The same with brake drums. Of course, you can only do it a few times until the rotor (or drum) is no longer a safe thickness and you gotta finally buy a new one, but at least in the long rn you saved some money and made full use of what you paid for.

looks like Panama jajajajajajajaja have a nice vacation Scotty

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

LapulgaPTY british virgin islands

@MatrixDiscovery

9 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer I love Tortola.

Awsome!

Support the caliper. Don't let it hang from the brake hose.

@scottykilmer

8 жыл бұрын

+ratcamaro those hoses hold thousands of psi pressure, hanging hurts nothing, It's actually a good test, cause if hoses crack then, it's a sign they are about to go out and need changing right away.

@williamgould6000

6 жыл бұрын

Plastic fixings!!! Busting a plastic electrical plug etc can be an avoidable pain in the " Atoms*. Take care when near them,,,,,,,,,,

@AltonRowell-gb1lb

5 жыл бұрын

ratcamaro I swing from mine.

C clamp using the old brake pad to keep the piston safe I find easier and don't forget to take the brake reservoir cap off to allow the fluid space to return as you push the piston back in the caliper

@Boot_185

9 жыл бұрын

Oh and don't forget to start and pump the brakes up before you drive got to get the fluid and psi back in the caliper

@bloodshotsgirl6109

9 жыл бұрын

I love it bab

@WoundedEgo

6 жыл бұрын

I've never had to take the brake reservoir cap off when using a c-clamp but I've never tried using the channel locks. If you do take the cap off know that you'll get water in your brake fluid from the atmosphere. And don't forget to put it back on when you're done!!

Scotty Kilmer good morning Scotty a quick question maybe you can make a video on it..... can you really just slap on any junk yard turbo to your car? or do I need to look for a specific one? I've heard people that done it but not personally seen it rolling

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

oscar rios no, putting on a turbo is a big job requiring tons of mods like computer software changing, sensor changing, and should not be attempted by anyone but a pro race tuner

why does my brake peddle skip when I'm driving over rough or icy road? I heard it's a thing with some Hydundai's.

My 2014 charger has some brake noise already. Not grinding though that continues scraping noise when im not even touching that break or course chrysler cant "hear" it.

Would this help with the parking brake? Mine is getting weak. Van has 107k on it. 2005 Saturn Relay, I'm not going to take it to dealership, they are a bunch of vultures.

Scotty your a real cool guy man.... realllll coool

thanks Scotty ...

how much torque should be applied on the two caliper bolts? Because one time I did my brake job one of the bolts came loose while I was driving causing the caliper to rub on the rim.

@scottykilmer

7 жыл бұрын

really, as tight as you can get em, some guys puck thread locker on the threads first, that works

I live across the street from a busy shop they sell tires do any kind of brake or front end work but they want to replace everything brake wise on a 2and a half year old car it was about 1200 out the door

Have you ever tried a C clamp as opposed to pliers for compressing the piston? That's what I typically use although I'm not sure if you had any thoughts on that or not.

@scottykilmer

8 жыл бұрын

+RedWings-44 those work fine too

@prydonian460

8 жыл бұрын

+RedWings-44 Scotty is a better man than me ! I always used a good C clamp and one of the old pads as a protective base to compress the caliper piston evenly. If I tried relying on my grip and a set of Channelocs I would still be out in the driveway.

Hey scotty I know you've talked about akebono pads, wondering what brand rotors you prefer?

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

kgisabeast if you use akebono pads, you can use any brand rotor. But if you have a big heavy truck, I'd advise OEM rotors

Hey Scotty aren't we supposed to replace the calipers as well as the pads and rotors if need be when we do a brake job?

@stevensevek6151

4 жыл бұрын

Only if they are seized or otherwise defective.

Hey Scotty! I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and it had the same problem, which was making noises from the back wheel. But, it has an hydraulic e-brake and a car mechanic who was a friend of ours told us not to use it, especially in the winter (I'm from Canada), but my dad used about 2 weeks ago for the first time and after that, it started making rattling noises and it got worse. Also, the ABS light came on. It's at the mechanic now. What do you think the problem is, most likely? Thank you

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

Eric Kotlyarov often bad wheel bearings do that

@josesantiago5397

9 жыл бұрын

Eric Kotlyarov that happen to me last week i had change all new rotor and brake for sqeak noise still there. also my rattling and knock noises was my front lower arm had replace them for 77 buck each was to easy 21 mm bolt to loose them on my pacifica there are you-tube video on how to do it. good luck

Hey Scotty I have a 1987 chrysler fifth avenue. It has new spark plugs and wires. New distbutor cap and rotor New oil with filter new computer module and new fuel filter and I recently noticed that the catalytic converter got RED HOT. Any ideas???

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

eviltemplates they get red hot from the ignition being WAAY too retarded, OR from gasoline leaking into the exhaust causing it to get red hot. good luck

Hey Scotty, i have a Volvo 850 1994. Recently, when i brake my car kinds of shakes a bit in the back. You can feel like its shaking but no noice, it is the brakes that are bad on the back wheels? (It shakes more when i brake slowly than fast)

@scottykilmer

8 жыл бұрын

+Veg-Tech often warped rear brake rotors do that, but also check for worn struts and other suspension parts

what the reason behind the use of that brake grease?? im trying to dig information about brake jobs ..can someone tell me??

2008 Ford Escape ac only works on the highest fan setting, blower motor ??thanks

@heisenfeis

9 жыл бұрын

Applekid Might be the fan resistor. Watch this maybe it helps "Car fan / AC only works on high - Replacing the Blower Resistor"

Scotty, guys, I use brake cleaner for removing oil stains on my driveway, but is there a more effective way?

Should I put that grease on the bolt to?

Hey Scott i just got a brand new altima but every time i brake i can hear a creaking noise i got it check but they said theres nothing wrong with the car, what can i do to stop that noise?? The car is brand new

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

Jay Hdz take it back, it's under warranty, they have to fix it free, just whine more

Question, I have a brake caliper that sticking, heating all up. Its a new caliper/bracket and new hose. I took off the brake hose from the caliper and no fluid comes out unless I loosen the reservoir cap and then it starts flowing. . Any ideas? non ABS

@scottykilmer

7 жыл бұрын

replace the master cylinder

Scotty you're one crazy fellow! :D

thank you Rocker.Rock on ..reeevvvvv youuurrrr eereenggginneees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After you spray the brake cleaner do you wipe off the roter with a clean towel? or wait til it dries.

@scottykilmer

8 жыл бұрын

+Heel Guy it all just evaporates

Hello Scotty ... I'm Curious how many Ford Mustang do you have? :)

I was wondering when you'd show us how to fit new brakes Scotty! A quick question though, when pushing the piston back in, don't you have to pop the lid off the brake fluid reservoir and compress slowly to make sure the brake lines don't bulge or burst? Thanks!

@skullian12

9 жыл бұрын

There's usually a small air valve on the reservoir that releases excess air as the piston is pushed in and out

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

skullian12 you can but in this case fluid was low so it just went back up to normal

Scotty, years ago I worked in a mechanic shop. When he does a brake job he put something on the surface of the pads/shoes, some kind of conditioner. Do you know what this was? It wasn't the stop squeel stuff, I'm sure of that. He used caliper grease

Scotty, 2007 ford edge steering angle sensor signal. C1278. I,m too far away for your radio. any suggestions?? tks

@scottykilmer

9 жыл бұрын

Trapper 996 generally a new clockspring mechanism in the steering wheel fixes that