Buick LaCrosse: Rear Pads, Rotors & Calipers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video I bring you along as I work on a customers 2016 Buick LaCrosse that was having issues with their rear brakes. I swap out the rear calipers, pads and rotors. Oh and Mrs.O pays us a short visit too.
-Enjoy!
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Even after 7 or 8 years of watching, you still keep me entertained and informed while doing the 835th brake job on the channel... Keep 'em coming, my guy....
Very kind comment, they should all be as such 💡
Infotainment Technician
I go to South Main Auto every night ... Best clips on TH-cam...keep up the Great Work...!!!!
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The way I figure it, most of us are middle age or older dudes. At this stage in our lives, we really don't have a lot of close buds to hang out with. These videos, even if it's the 835th brake job, give us a chance to virtually hang out with my guy, working on cars. Just like hanging out with your best bud, it doesn't really matter what you are doing as long as you are hanging out together. It doesn't hurt that Eric has a pleasantly sarcastic comedic demeanor and he also shares his wonderful family with us as well. And we can't forget.....Luna. **gooood kitteh**
That brake kleen intro is always the icing on the cake and never gets old! Thanks for not disappointing me Mr, O
The problem with that is every time I use brake cleaner that's sound in my head
Damn I was reading comments while watching. Next time please issue a spoiler alert. 😂
6:44 it never gets old.
I don't know about others but I still like watching these easy indifferent jobs as long as you want to record and post them.
Agreed. I always like it when he starts slinging and banging around wrenches and air tools.
Love the channel Eric, keep the videos coming. Best automotive repair channel on the TH-cam.
How does one know that they watch just the right amount of SMA videos? When Eric O. honked (for safety, of course) to back out of the shop, I said, "Hey! It's that guy!" Thanks for this and every other video, Eric. Cheers!
Hi Eric. Always enjoy the brake drives through Avoca. Nice to see everything greening up. And a brake bonus appearance by the lovely Mrs. O. A treat.
I was thinking as I watched him drive, I believe I've seen enough shakedowns that I could navigate in and around Avoca having never even been there! 😁
Mother of pearl. The first automaker to get real and build a car with a simple inline 6, roll down windows, and real e brake with a handle a manual transmission and sell it for 15 grand new will rule the planet.
I never get tired of watching you do brakes!
Hi Eric, greetings from England, UK. If you want a handy thin wrench to do those caliper slide pins and other bolts that are restricted for width, buy yourself one of those multi combination spanners / wrenches that are sold for cyclists, they have got me out of a muddle a few times with calipers and they usually cover sizes from 8mm to 15mm or so.
All the best mate.
Hey Mr O!!!! I was on a big trip through the states from Canada and we just so happened to have passed through Avoca so I convinced my friends to stop and I got a pic out front of the shop!! You guys live in such a beautiful area I couldn't believe it when I drove through.
Always like your use of the torque wrench..."to factory specs"...when working on suspension & brake hardware, another great video!
Thanks Eric, great job! Brakes r us...lol
I thought Mrs.O's outfit was very cute! I always enjoy you two's interactions with each other! God Bless see you on your next adventurous job.
I’m doing the same thing on my lacrosse this weekend. The brake cable removal from caliper worried me until I saw this video. Looks a little easier. Great video.
Several times in the past I have been looking for my keys for multiple minutes before I realized they were in my hand the whole time. DOH! OR when you spend tens of minutes looking for a tool or something you KNOW you own but give up then go buy another AND THEN you find the one you had just minutes or hours later. Love that too. Keep 'em coming, Eric!
It's awesome that Eric still uses his pneumatic tools
Mrs. O always looks so wholesome and nice. Very pretty dress there lady. Eric, that was a "Bread-n-Butter" job where I worked for 25yrs. On all of my brake jobs I'd put slick'm between the pad contact and the stainless steel hardware too. My brake jobs went 100,000 miles sometimes, and never had a slide freeze up. Also when I went to Automotive Tech School we had to take a fastener class where we were indoctrinated that every bolt that gets "torqued" must have lube on it. So, I always slicked up the mounting bolts w/ Synthetic grease. And, I slicked up the lug nuts with it or wheel bearing grease too. The guys that worked with me at the the muffler joint thought dirt, rust and cross-threading was what keeps a bolt tight. I tried to splain them NO the bolt stretches and that "spring tension" was what keeps it tight. I been mechanicing for 57 or 58yrs and never had a lug nut come a loose. ben/ michigan
Love to see Lady O.
"Solution to a problem we never had" no truer words were ever spoken !
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Buick being driven fast enough to actually need brakes.
LOL. Yeah, my pop told me Buick is the sound I make throwing up.
That it, you win the internet for the day, shut it down
I always thought that the Buick Century was named to reflect the age of its owners.
That's because the operator is usually riding the brakes.
You guys are mean. I’m old, drive a Buick but I’m not a Century old, I drive pretty fast, I don’t ride the brakes and I always thought Europe was the sound you made throwing up. But what do I know. 😮
Please more of these "wrench jobs." I love watching Eric O wield a wrench.
I keep hearing the Up-down, brings back memories of basic training and doing push ups in a group exercising. Up, down, up, down, up and down.
Been changing my own brakes since I was a teen. These videos give me confidence as well as a few tips and tricks. Thanks.
"Electronics: a solution to a problem we never had."
As a computer programmer with 30 years of experience, I couldn't agree more.
Good to see you Eric! Nice segment on the brake pads! Mrs O always adds class to your channel! SMA Rocks
Great work Eric, I'm always learning something from your channel
The way you gracefully brush on brake grease is reminiscent of Bob Ross and his titanium white
I've been working for a major forklift company for over 18 years as a test driver. I am supposed to report to my supervisors everything that I like AND dislike about their trucks. The one thing that "gets my goat" the most is when I report something annoying and they just tell me, "Yeah, that's a feature". What The Mother Lover does that even mean?!?! (I think it means, "Shut up!") We are CONSTANTLY dealing with "solutions to problems we never had", to quote Mr. Eric O.
Ms O allways make me smile
Taking the stop signs like a boss!
Metric needle nose Vice Grips! You've given me another excuse for when I buy more tools and the Missus complains! Stay safe!
When I didn't have 2 pennies to 'rub together'...brakes went out (and a wheel bearing) without his video I wouldn't have been able to fix my vehicle, I'd not have been able to get to work, I'd have been fired. He literally saved me. All through, who would have thunk it, a video of one of his thorough brake jobs. I'm forever grateful every single time I watch a video and IDC if it is his 10,000th brake job because I KNOW that someone is watching who had their butts saved by a video he did of their specific vehicle. Grateful.
I came over from Rainman Rays and I love seeing the difference between mechanic and vehicle history whether its a northern rust car or not.
Loved the South Main Fashion Report segment!!
Always nice to see Mrs. O. Looks good in the new dress. Oh yea. Good break job. 🤓
👍Big thumbs up on Mrs. O's dress with pockets!
Raising my hand. Usually my wife wanders by, picks up the whatever and says "Is this what you were looking for?" She calls it male pattern blindness. My son has it too😂
I have an appliance repair service, I have my techs watch you trouble shoot. Especially the electrical. You remind me of the guy who taught me.
Great video, nice narrative extra,too. Keep up the good work. 🪛
Just did the same thing 2 or 3 weeks ago on my girlfriends 2014 Chevy Impala. Exact same thing, 2 years older, only i did the hubs and wheel speed sensors as well. You are probably the only reason i even attempted doing the hubs. Pain in the whoo haa. Didnt have the last chance so i used a half inch grade 8 and my dwalt impact. Got rid of the helicopter and the brakes work beautifully now. Did the front hub about a year ago and the half inch grade 8 worked perfectly. The backs a lil different. And the reason i changed the front was a diagnoses i learned from you. Abs light and traction control light... either abs sensor or the magnets gone. Sure enough when i pulled the hub out the magnet was 2/3 gone. Thank you brother. Love watchin your videos and learning.
Hello from another Mrs. O of Washington State (the other Washington & just as messed up)!
Purchased a t-shirt for my hubby and am NOT disappointed. I am impressed by the quality of the t. The fabric is smooth and washes nicely, no shrinkage and the graphic didn't crack. It won't be found in the rag pile wiping down trucks....just sayin'.... Also enjoy watching your videos with my hubby....nice sense of humor, feels like home. Have a wonderful Monday.
WOW not rusted to death , living the life Mr. O. BTW love the little screamer, electric just doesn’t do it ha ha
Finally absolutely everything I needed to start to beginning plus a little more much appreciated for how thorough precise, accurate and step-by-step you are showing the process no at all I’ve done it all it’s just been years, so this was the perfect reminder to triple check to be sure and boost the confidence!
Thanks for the entertainment my guy and sharing your knowledge with the masses, always nice to get a visit from Mrs. O. too. You post em I'm watchin.
Man I don't care if it's the millionth brake job or an oil and tire change. I've been having SMA withdrawals man, I need my fix. Good to see you Eric.
I love Eric's comment, electric button for a problem you never knew you had.
been here since 2015 finding broken wires omg what a trip
I have no known prejudices against mechanical procedures or tools, and I enjoy your efforts to elicit angst.
Probably the cleanest underside of a vehicle I have see. On your channel LOL
I have never seen a mechanic torque lugnuts or all those brake bolts, let alone clean before rotors went on and do all the greasing that went into doing this perfect job.
Nice job there once again young man, never get tired of watching SMA videos.
Hi, Mr. O. I remember when you could choose between a Caddy, a Buick, or a Pontiac. My dad picked the Caddy and my mom the Buick. I got to drive the Buick. I can rent a Caddy though. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!
Always enjoy watching your videos, and it's great to Mrs. O anytime!
Oh no don’t pinch off an older brake hose. You don’t know if it’s collapsed inside. Ah I’ve done it a ton of times. I’ve never had a problem yet. 30+ years only 1 problem on a Chrysler. Imagine that. Keep on doing an awesome job. 👍
Only very few things better than a good ole brake job with Eric O!
I bought a 2005 la crosse used in 2006. Put 245000 miles on it ran great and sold it last fall. Very few issues loved that car
Yea but Eric thinks USA cars are junk...
I got an 06 cxl 3.8 with 95000 miles it will last forever.
The bow bow booow really helped us out, thank you VERY MUCH🤣🤣
Uh, I raised my hand, can I put it down now?😊 pinch pliers! Comment generated! I Always pick up tips and tricks watching your vids, Eric. Thanks man!
When you hit a million subs, (sooner than later pretty sure)…I’m Canadian with a BMW, not far from you in Kingston….I’ll bring it to you just to piss you off..lol. Nice job, always a pleasure to watch..🇨🇦
That was a nice dress and pretty smile, my wife used to pump the brakes too.
Eric,
Great video - thank you!
SMA#1
Paul (in MA)
"If the Lord wishes a sponge to think, it thinks!"
I'm with you on looking for that 1 tool you for 20 minutes. Sooooooo many times!!! Fun times getting old lol
I always find it somewhere I've already looked, several times.
@@rickconstant6106 absolutely!!! It's like looking for your car keys when they're already in your hand.
As always an entertaining and informative video. Thanks Eric and Mrs. O.
One thing I have learned from you for sure is there is lots of humor in life and work if you just look for it ! Ok maybe more than one thing ----have learned much of the problems I experience is my fault for not doing enough research. appreciate both' Always fun to see you do your thing.
Thanks Eric as always a great video mate, yes nothing worse than age it causes you to question why you do things you had no intention of doing. Also was lovely to see Mrs. O as well.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖
Eric O, infotainment at its best, fabulous wife! You deliver every time, Thanks!
Changed the rear drum brakes on my truck the other day. Watched a Mr O video that night and had to take the right side back off to clean the ”packing oil” off 😡😡. No matter how I present the Brakleen, it doesn’t make the same noise. That is the true problem! Thanks for all you do sir! 😜😜
I find the push button start to be awesome. I can leave the darn keys in my pocket and not have to fumble with them constantly. Regrettably only one vehicle I have used has had this and that was two work trucks ago.
Yessir. I spend 30 minutes yesterday looking for my Ford fuel pressure test adapter, then I picked up a wrench off my cart, and there the adapter was. It was at that point that I began cursing at myself in the 3rd person. XD
You fast forwarded through the noon whistle, and even after you went back to normal speed it was still going! I thought our noon whistle went on forever, but sheesh....
I have spent about that much time looking for something then gave up and open my drawer later and there it was!
I appreciate the fact that you use a torque wrench, and that you are down to earth in your repairs. Your methodology is great regarding your troubleshooting processes. Thanks for the videos. I'm now a subscriber
Mrs. O is looking prettier each day!
Eric. You then Wes are the best. Love watching pros in action.
Mrs O would be Great in a Buick Advertisement!!!
the day when u only had 5k subs. MAN your growing so well.
Always love your videos Eric and your interaction with mrs o
A simple explanation of what can happen after clamping. The hose opens when high pressure is applied to stop but closes when pressure is removed keeping pads in contact under slight pressure at the least. If the hose delaminates it can become a one-way check valve and lock the wheel.
As always, Eric love the channel I like the past comment. It never get old your videos are awesome. They always will be great Contant stay safe much love from New Jersey.
Thank you. I have struggked with pads on occasion. Always blamed me. Never thought it could be pads.
You did a thorough job Eric.
Love the Brake clean intro... Guess Rain man Ray does too... LOVE YOUR channel eric...
Another entertaining brake job! They never get old.
I predict a left rear wheel bearing video for this Buick in the future 😉
Searching for half an hour "the tool" and no it's not right in front of my face but was in the famous back pocket !!!!
If Mrs. O likes to shop at the grocery store then you should take her to one of the bigger truck stops. They have c b radios, shiny parts, and all kinds of 12 volt appliances. This could turn into a fun date for you two.
i am glad you switched brands too..from Bud Lite to Challenger Lite !! maybe that is the Living Good blessin' !! 😉
Eric if someone tells that, that never happens to them, I think they are lie to themselves. I know many times, I just had something and put it down and can not find was it where I thought I put it down. No but close thanks for the video. awesome as always
Man Three weeks ago get a stuck caliper k Take it off and get a new one! then get the neighbors, over too bleed and the bleeder valve is machine improperly wont close !! back to the parts store take a wrench with-me to verify the next ones good oh different city same company! got lucky on the second one man are they putting out some junk calipers!!! You the Man!!! Great Vid as always!!!
Wow, just noticed approaching One Million subscribers. looking forward to that milestone. Calls for a celebration or something Eric!
I love it I’ve watched you for years you still make me laugh and love the videos
So about squeezing brake hoses. When doing calipers I use this opportunity to change out the old brake fluid and let it run out. Squeezing inner lined hydraulic hoses is a little dicey. I really enjoy all your difficult car repairs. Keep up the great vids.
Explain with any evidence or logical exploration how applying less than 1psi of clamping force to a brake hose is "dicey." This hose holds back over 3500psi you know. I'm interested to know your findings.
The master makes it look so easy. That car seemed very rust free.
Put on a reman caliper bracket and it rusted right away. Took it off, sanded it down and sprayed it with hi temp aluminum color rustoleum. Same for face of replaced rotor.
I had my RR caliper hang on me in January, so I nursed it until I could change it I. The garage. By the time I got to it, the ear had become my outer pad and the outer pad was MIA. Obviously, I wasn't able to return that caliper to get my core charge back.
I think I remember when my caliper started becoming my outer pad because the grinding wasn't as bad. I thought my brakes were fixing themselves.
The LR was fine as well as the fronts. If one of the fronts was hanging I wouldn't have tried to drive on it until I could get to it.
Vanessa,,,, always a great day.
❤ If I can watch it you can do it. I like the easy ones . 😊
Best way to end a Monday
Yep I have done, more than once! Look for something, and it's right in front of you, or I had it in my hand 30 seconds ago
I remember doing my first caliber swap - didn't know I needed a new crush washer 😂😂 brake fluid all over the wheel.
I think we all made that mistake at least once. Or mixing up the old crush washers with the new ones.
I had a failure on a 2001 Malibu because the brake builder assembled the pins dry and I had yet to learn that lesson on checking and lubricating pins. This was in 2004.
Great video, now I have to go finish putting in a new radiator that came with a broken overflow nipple. Of course I didn't notice it until I had it all in and then looked in the bottom of the box. My JB Weld should be hardened by now.