First: It is not necessary to remove the disc or caliper to replace a strut. Second: It is very important to support the axel with a jack to prevent popping your CV joint and requiring an axel replacement.

@iflarnted

Жыл бұрын

It's called wasting time and charging the customer for it.

@eyeayeinn178

10 ай бұрын

Whole time I'm wondering why the caliper and rotor have to come off

If you going to remove the caliper DO NOT let the caliper hang by the brake line it will break and crack the line! Hang the caliper by a piece of wire or prop it up somewhere.

@briang804

5 жыл бұрын

Those calipers don’t weigh all too much. Yes for the heavy ones I do hold them up with a holder.

@robwells5753

Жыл бұрын

Its all good bro

@pokejuice1495

Жыл бұрын

Looks scary but as long as ur not hanging on it it'll ride

On the 2013 Soul there is only one nut at the top in the center to dismount the strut and you may have to disconnect the wiper motor and metal plate underneath. Otherwise exactly the same.

was the car making a creaking sound before you changed it? What were the sounds or symptoms causing you to change it?

Piece of cake thanks !!!

After my daughter caught a curve with right front tire, alignment was completely thrown off. Bent tie rod end and was told that the right strut is also bent. The shop was able to realign the front, but camber is still visually quite off. Two part question here; 1) would you suggest an "Easy strut assembly" 2) Should I replace both sides of the struts and tie rod ends? 2010 Kia w/124,000 miles.

Great, keep up the good work! I'm interested in how the bearing comes to the head of the shock absorber to mount the risers on the front (I have to replace the fastening screws to include the riser as well) Thank you!

Doing just the strut is just fine if you have the equipment to disassemble the strut assembly. But if your a DIYer its way easier to just purchase the full strut assembly and skip that disassembly process.

Very good video thank you

Was it necessary to remove the brake caliper in order to remove the strut assembly or you just did that because you had to resurface the rotors? I’ve done many car but never had to remove the rotors/caliper to remove the struts.

@briang804

5 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to remove it. Like you said I removed it because I was doing brakes at the same time

@chrisgritzmacher8082

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this question and answer! I was wondering the same thing.

appreciate the video, man. How would I separate the strut from the spring/suspension cover and the top housing without that compression machine? Just kind of prop it up and have someone put force on it?

@briang804

5 жыл бұрын

You have to have a spring compressor. You have to think a car is sitting on that suspension. Would be very hard to compress a strut by hand.

@lJUSTwanaCOMMENT

4 жыл бұрын

lol, thanks i needed that today

had bobble type noise ever since top strut mounts and bearing plate install on my 2011 kia soul at dealership. they claim everything is fine but every single dip in the road causes this low bobble noise like a rubber something moving around.....i think the parts are not seated right or defective....saw metal pieces in top mounts today so something is definitely rubbing when going over bumps

@briang804

5 жыл бұрын

Same thing with this one. They took the vehicle to Kia but Kia didn’t want to do anything about it. They said it is normal for 60k miles. My question to them was, does a brand new vehicle make these noises.

After replacing front strut assembly do you need to have wheel alignment?

@raylunmontgomery2636

2 жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t no

@raylunmontgomery2636

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t move freely like other cars when you disconnect the strut just up and down so your camber won’t be affected or so I was told an I didn’t get an alignment after mine just before, when I got new tires

@irisbaez1972

2 жыл бұрын

NO. you can do a lot of things without the need for alignment. Only when you remove the tie rod and even so if you do it carefully you won't have to. Do it when replacing the tie rod.

I have a bent strut how do I know what part of the strut needs to be replaced?

@briang804

5 жыл бұрын

You typically have to remove a strut to determine if the strut top is bent but you can also compare one side to the other.

What mileage was this service needed at...I have a 2018 of the same shape

@raylunmontgomery2636

2 жыл бұрын

Manual says every 150j I think

Something is hitting under my driver side floorboard on the left of my 2018 KIA Soul. only 12,224 miles on it. I baby her also.

@raylunmontgomery2636

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the first cad converter is loose

What type of grease did you use on the caliper bolts?

@generalmeyer315

2 жыл бұрын

Was it grease? Or that bolt glue?

@irisbaez1972

2 жыл бұрын

Caliper pin bolts: I use this for everything there: SIL-Glyde 8 oz Tube Silicone-Based Brake Assembly Lubricant for Eliminating Disc Brake Squeal

Is it the same process as a year 2014?

@briang804

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not completely sure but probably. Vehicles are very similar these days.

@marianluc6235

4 жыл бұрын

Yes this is a 2014 model they stopped putting the plastic crap on the doors in 2013.the only thing on the earlier models uou don't need to remove that stupid Cowell cover.

Wouldn't it be better for we shade tree mechanics to just use a complete strut assembly?

@briang804

5 жыл бұрын

I was doing this job under a warranty that the customer purchased with this car. I have seen the factory struts last longer than aftermarket (quick struts) but they are a great option

@marianluc6235

4 жыл бұрын

Quick struts you are right they are not that good of a quality.

Do I really have to take the brakes off? And why let the caliber just hang on the line

@marianluc6235

4 жыл бұрын

Morris Pulliam this caliper is not that heavy so if you are careful you will not damage the rubber hose.

@raylunmontgomery2636

2 жыл бұрын

No

@raylunmontgomery2636

2 жыл бұрын

He was changing brakes too

In my opinion: Wouldn't waist time rebuilding struts & go with a complete unit. You pay more, but you don't get squeaks from reused preset expended parts that seem good. Also worth mentioning, Kia has the worst suspension springs making for bouncy rides past 55 MPH. Best to get springs made from a reputable vendor that uses American made springs if possible. Korean steel does the job, but is nowhere on par with American manufacturing standards. You'd want the best replacement parts for any Kia being OEM is so terrible.

Why would you go through all of that and replace Everything but the $15.00 old worn out shock boot that has holes in it WTF if that was my car and I paid big money for this strut replacement and I saw the same OLD WORN OUT BOOT you'd be doing this job all over again ! DO IT RIGHT !