Mechanics Don’t Want You to Know About These Brake Pads

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  • Doing This Will Make Your Brakes Work Better and Last Longer, DIY life hacks and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Life hack that will make your car's brakes work better and last longer. How to make brakes last longer. How to make brakes work smoother. Brake noise and brake repair. How to fix noisy brake pads. Brake problems. Brake life hacks. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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    • @atruceforbruce5388
      @atruceforbruce5388 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used to make nuckles (basically what the brake system and rotor shield and tire goes on ) for a few carbrands on a cnc lathe and oem parts are made to high standards and tight tollerences. Cheap brands cut every corner and it will cost you sooner over later.

    • @clarencegore5144
      @clarencegore5144 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Scotty what’s the best rotors for a 2014 GMC Terrain FWD 106000 miles

  • @sonidoexperiencia2800
    @sonidoexperiencia2800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Another way to extend the life of your brakes is to begin to ease off the gas when coming up to a red light or a stop before stopping. Let your engine do the braking. I never understood people who are in such a rush only to stop at a red light . When you drive long enough you’ll learn when you need to brake and when you don’t need to. I also use this technique when exiting onto a ramp off the highway. Of course only when appropriate as not all situations allow for engine breaking. I speak from experience as a truck driver.

    • @elitebeing21
      @elitebeing21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Agree from a fellow truck driver.

    • @lotsofthisandthat9791
      @lotsofthisandthat9791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I do the same

    • @LittleRockElevators
      @LittleRockElevators 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Exactly

    • @TheXilya
      @TheXilya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Do most of my driving in NYC. Streets are super busy and using your technique will make city stop in traffic desaster. But I completely understand rolling easy to the red light when you are in suburban and there are absolutely no cars behind

    • @seanmcfadden6600
      @seanmcfadden6600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      When you have a manual trans the vehicle starts slowing down as soon as you take your foot off the gas.

  • @tke2414
    @tke2414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    When I do mine, I turn the steering wheel all the way to either side which gives you more room, improved vision and a better angle to get leverage on the bolts.

    • @wd8779
      @wd8779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I can't believe Scotty didn't do that .

    • @dmo848
      @dmo848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's what I was taught

    • @azamiqbal3027
      @azamiqbal3027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Every brake pad has its own shim to it not separate, and shim is necessary or not ? The metal plate like thing .

    • @droid4d279
      @droid4d279 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never thought of it

    • @rickydurant9149
      @rickydurant9149 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What about the rear

  • @tioasn
    @tioasn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I worked as a chauffeur/mechanic for 25 years. I noticed that in order to extend the life of the rotors it is helpful to use a long thin screwdriver and scrap the corrosion, accumulated dirt and brake dust out of each of the vent holes of the rotors. When they get clogged with debris they cannot vent properly and will overheat and warp quicker.

  • @russellstarr9111
    @russellstarr9111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Note for clarification: 76 ft. lbs torque is not for every vehicle. Some are less and some are more. Check your owners manual for the proper spec for your vehicle.

    • @weekileaks23
      @weekileaks23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don’t think many much lower is there? Also 105 ft. Lbs sounds high to me for a caliper bracket, but I do agree u want em tight I’d guess its closer to 70 but I’m to lazy to look up.

    • @patrickzambori473
      @patrickzambori473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@weekileaks23 I suspected as well, book says 79 lbft.

    • @weekileaks23
      @weekileaks23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@patrickzambori473 so I had to go look my Mazdaspeeds up. 86. I been doing 100 for 13 years. I don’t know where I got 100. Oops😄

    • @bnighter
      @bnighter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was way over torque ing before I got a torque wrench

    • @joshs.5623
      @joshs.5623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Owners manual??
      I got some land in Florida to sell you!

  • @666SmAcK
    @666SmAcK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Scotty : "I'm feeling kinda lazy"
    *Continues to make 5 videos everyday."
    Legend

  • @tmar9159
    @tmar9159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    8:10 I am surprised that you didn't clean and re-grease (or replace and grease) the caliper slide pins. That is very important, since a sticky, and or rusty caliper slide pin will cause un-even brake pad wear, and/or rubbing brake pads in short order.

    • @firstnamelastname564
      @firstnamelastname564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Car wash will clean that off I learned that the hard way on my brand new 2019 Camry SE

    • @ericp3573
      @ericp3573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it will also kill your mpg if your brakes are dragging

    • @cwilks5592
      @cwilks5592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Agree. I also pull out, clean and re-grease the pins. Love scotty but his lack of torquing and not crossing on the lug nuts had me cringing.

    • @Kanti12311
      @Kanti12311 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His car is old I doubt he care about that

    • @MultiAdere
      @MultiAdere ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He also didn't replace or at least clean the brake hardware on which the brake pads slide back and forth. That hub was also cleaned insufficiently. I'm a brakes technician for an European company that makes brake components and Scotty made a lot of mistakes doing this brake job. Don't do it at home this way guys.

  • @jeffschnee1167
    @jeffschnee1167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Scotty for us driveway mechanics using floor jacks and Jack stands it's best to slightly loosen the lugs when the car is still on the ground. This way there is less chance of the car falling of the Jack and stands as your fighting to take off the lugs.

    • @travisbenson9127
      @travisbenson9127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ya you are right but he probably didn't think of that because he was using an impact tool to loosen the bolt.

    • @rleebert6897
      @rleebert6897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Chock the wheels too.

    • @anvilsvs
      @anvilsvs ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@travisbenson9127 Yep, the impact will take them off. If doing it the hard way by hand then loosen on ground.

  • @sillieww
    @sillieww 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Everybody needs a Scotty in their lives.

  • @fishinteddybear3614
    @fishinteddybear3614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love watching your videos. I'm a 57 year old woman and I still do a lot of my own car repairs. My husband will does what I can't. He would do them all, but I'm weird I enjoy doing it myself. My favorite place to shop used to be a place called U-Pull-it. I got a lot a my car parts there. When I'm ready to junk a vehicle, I sell it to them.

  • @stephendibari5010
    @stephendibari5010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    It’s amazing how a backyard mechanic (certified I’m sure) with no LIFTS can get this far ! All his work on the ground ! Way to go ! Been a subscriber since about 2017 and must’ve watched over a 100 videos!

    • @brentfarvors192
      @brentfarvors192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He's a retired certified mechanic...And, he's %100 correct about Toyota OEM rotors. Just make sure to change your pads regularly, and they last forever!

    • @MF-rtard89
      @MF-rtard89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's not backyard, he's been doing it for 50+years

    • @stephendibari5010
      @stephendibari5010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MF-rtard89 I know he’s a mechanic for 50 years. My point is he does all his work w/o a car lift

    • @MF-rtard89
      @MF-rtard89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stephendibari5010 yeah that's what keeps him limber

    • @zacharypeery4082
      @zacharypeery4082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@stephendibari5010 He's doing it how 99.999% of DIYers have to do it

  • @VKSgtSLaughter
    @VKSgtSLaughter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    7:54 PAD CLIPS... that the brake pad ears fit into should be cleaned with brake cleaner spray and an old brush (or soft brass wire brush) to get the burnt-on road grime off, which will allow the pads to move freely and prevent brake drag.
    ALSO grease the caliper pins to make sure the whole assembly can slide and not make the brakes drag.
    Good video 👍

    • @jmabs5096
      @jmabs5096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wouldn't say great, scotty missed thoes two crucial parts.

    • @88fieroformula
      @88fieroformula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jmabs5096 missed three;you need an special tool to push the caliper piston,or you can tear the piston seal and dent the surface,that’s shady mechanic crap.

    • @jmabs5096
      @jmabs5096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@88fieroformula people will learn that also 😂 good catch. But no you don't unless you have electronic parking brake rears with fenic pistons thst need to be rotated in with a tool to make it easy. Otherwise I just use the old pad, and some kind of large pliers. No need for special tool for pushing in the piston. Heck I used to use the lug nuts and pliers!

    • @williamevans6522
      @williamevans6522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@88fieroformula i have used a large open end wrench stuck between the old pads to wedge them out, or even a C-clamp... for decades.
      No problemo.

    • @cspruitt3190
      @cspruitt3190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jmabs5096 brake

  • @jamesslick4790
    @jamesslick4790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My grandfather taught me to NEVER go cheap on tires, steering, suspension or brake parts. Bottom line: It sucks if your car doesn't GO, It REALLY sucks if it won't STOP or you can't control it. Many people will blow way more money on their stereo system than brakes. Scary!

    • @cra2cra226
      @cra2cra226 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What DID he tell you to go cheap on?

    • @fehlrock
      @fehlrock 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Grandpa was correct !

  • @williamevans6522
    @williamevans6522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Might as well get some new SIL-GLYDE in to the caliper slide pin bores. Should be SOP anytime the caliper comes off.
    Those slide pins can make or break a good brake job.

  • @InterstateRaziTV
    @InterstateRaziTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Scotty is the type of guy to rev up his engine

    • @NicotineRosberg
      @NicotineRosberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Be more original with ur commenting. 3/10

    • @nawtsurprised
      @nawtsurprised 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And rev up your engine and do a burnout. 😆 🤣 😂

  • @TheLizardKing1967
    @TheLizardKing1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Akebono brakes and my 94 Celica. A match make in Heaven!

    • @sirdraco7961
      @sirdraco7961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Akebono brakes

    • @TheLizardKing1967
      @TheLizardKing1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sirdraco7961 Glad you can spell!

    • @jayrichards3672
      @jayrichards3672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      one can always "make book" on Scotty's good news on the pads he's been recommending this brand for years.

    • @izzacbeaner
      @izzacbeaner ปีที่แล้ว

      What kind of rotors?

    • @thetexaschainsaw9366
      @thetexaschainsaw9366 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@izzacbeaner Genuine oem

  • @chrisharper2658
    @chrisharper2658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Scotty, your still not re-greasing the caliper slides. And what about torquing the wheel nuts in the correct order, as in the star pattern? I see your still not accustom to working on cars in the rust belt. If you were, you'd also have to clean out the rust that builds up under those stainless steel bake pad anti-rattle clips. Maybe even put a little grease between the stainless clips and the caliper bracket. Those are the extra details that make your brake job last. If you have to tap your brake pads into place, then they may end up sticking a few years down the road.

    • @michaeltexeira6185
      @michaeltexeira6185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good talk

    • @jakeowens1770
      @jakeowens1770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Triple bump... Re-grease is great but ATLEAST make sure they slide really nice. Scotty dropped the ball on this one

    • @BryantKHill
      @BryantKHill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly!!!! He wasn’t even gonna remove the caliper at first. Not a complete respectable job in my opinion.

    • @shellysdopevids6988
      @shellysdopevids6988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where or what exactly should I be looking for when you say caliper slides? I’ve seen many talk about caliper slides but I’m not sure what you mean.

    • @chrisharper2658
      @chrisharper2658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shellysdopevids6988 Each caliper should have two sliders. They are between the bracket and the bolt that holds the caliper on. There should be a rubber bellow that keeps dirt and water out but after a few years in the rust belt, water makes its way in past the bellow which may need some rust removal and resealed with some hi-temp caliper grease.

  • @willyautomotive1465
    @willyautomotive1465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lube the caliper anchor pins so the caliper can slide when the brakes are applied.

  • @thiaguinhooitodois2211
    @thiaguinhooitodois2211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Because of you Scotty, I saved a bunch of money doing my brakes!

  • @JamesRook
    @JamesRook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You must always check, clean and lubricate the caliper slider pins. A stuck pin will cause all sorts of problems.

  • @mikesmusic8538
    @mikesmusic8538 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi scotty i have a 2016 mazda3 and for the first time i bought the akebono brake pad and it install like a breeze and the stopping power is excellent thank you for the advice and keep up the good work for us who are not mechanics and tire to be rip off by supposed mechanics

  • @dominickcacchio6730
    @dominickcacchio6730 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You literally are a Saint of a human being. Thank you for being one of the few true honest men out there who isn't concerned mostly about just themselves. I bow to you sir 🙇‍♂️

    • @SunofYork
      @SunofYork 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His mother was a virgin

  • @BarnacleBoy42069
    @BarnacleBoy42069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey I have that same impact wrench, works pretty good

  • @diggingforgold369
    @diggingforgold369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you Scotty you've been good to us after all these years! You go Scotty with all that auto mind machismo!

  • @amerlin388
    @amerlin388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    1. If you have to tap in the brake pads it's too tight and won't slide/float appropriately. Clean the clips, clean the brake pad ears. I've even had to grind down the width of the brake pad ears a time or two.
    2. Don't hang the caliper from the brake line. Make a steel hanger; I save the handles from broken buckets for this purpose.
    3. Sometimes retracting the caliper piston is more involved than shown here. Check out videos specific to your model.
    3a. Also a good time to bleed some old fluid from the brake line. Thoroughly review instructions for this online.
    4. Learn how to do this early in life. Save money and rest assured the job is done correctly. Don't wait until you're on social security and think you're going to figure out how - at least not without an experienced mentor present.

    • @applepie1911e
      @applepie1911e 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Experienced mentors don't exist for a lot of people. It's all so difficult to find the correct information. So many wrong people. Even this guy is wrong apparently

  • @jmathman11
    @jmathman11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Work. Great lesson Sir.

  • @deronaldbaggett3828
    @deronaldbaggett3828 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always appreciate your videos because you are so thorough and give explanations as to what you can expect if it is done wrong or you try to take shortcuts. Very useful information, I am cost conscious but I do know that if you do it wrong by buying cheap when it counts it will cost you more money. I like that you make the differentiations where needed. We need to know where you can get by and where you cant!!!! Thanks so much!! Keep up the Awesome work!

  • @nolo1337
    @nolo1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    just in time for my first break job Thank you scotty

  • @cschleiger1991
    @cschleiger1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Video Scotty! I love the ones you make working on your own cars...A different Scotty lol. More humor for sure. Great Job 💯

  • @imdizzy2801
    @imdizzy2801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always used Bendix for my brakes, they always performed well for me. Love your vids Scotty.

  • @PANTYEATR1
    @PANTYEATR1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mr Scotty, use a paint marker to mark your lug pattern on the lug nut area on your universal rims. Easy to see how they go on then💪

  • @losmoore3358
    @losmoore3358 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so glad Scotty that u are doing your videos. I'm no mechanic. I'm learning the DIY stuff. Dad passed away which I should have paid attention to his work. Now I got u. God bless u sir.

  • @komradkolonel
    @komradkolonel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One thing I learned about nuts and bolts under the car is that you almost always have to soak things heavily in WD-40 before anything will break free. Just a little rust or corrosion can lock those things in place. Way back when I was a teenager in high school or in my very early 20s in college is that my friends and myself would often go to junk yards to get parts. They always fit and we got them for a fraction of what they were new.

    • @franklinchinquee8762
      @franklinchinquee8762 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes if you use a socket wrench to play tighten, it will come loose as you untighten. But if the nut is for a 3/8", don't use a 1/2" socket as you will just tear it off.

  • @joemuller2913
    @joemuller2913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scotty, you're a legend! I only discovered your channel a week ago and I have been binging. LEGEND! :)

  • @tommybounds3220
    @tommybounds3220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video.

  • @sbrinkerhoff8069
    @sbrinkerhoff8069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Use old break pad to squeeze cylinder in

  • @tomahawktom7595
    @tomahawktom7595 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @kensnedegar5925
    @kensnedegar5925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos great information and I like to watch how you do it the correct way that helps great video

  • @PlanetHertz
    @PlanetHertz ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @timothywoods8170
    @timothywoods8170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job Sir! ✊🏾

  • @JiltedValkyrie
    @JiltedValkyrie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had to do this during my road trip over last Christmas. My car was used and I had had my new rotors and brake pads in the back just in case... as soon as I got to my destination 10 hours later, I heard metal-on-metal. Having already done the rear drums, I have to say, disc brakes are much, much easier to work with. I made sure I re-greased the sliding pins after cleaning them off. That was an important step.

  • @christal-clear4505
    @christal-clear4505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Learn more from Scotty than anywhere 😁👍🏽

  • @donaldburton2022
    @donaldburton2022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Scotty loves his AKEBONO brake pads . I do too 👍

  • @guttaboyzayy
    @guttaboyzayy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this right on time

  • @huds04
    @huds04 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you scotty!

  • @cellpat2686
    @cellpat2686 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I also have a Toyota and it needs the front rotors. Thank you Scotty, gonna look into getting the factory rotors.

  • @ironclaw6969
    @ironclaw6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I have to go as far as pulling the brake rotors, I usually will pull out and clean the wheel speed sensors as well since they're right there in the hub.

  • @justiceforall2054
    @justiceforall2054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Scotty you save me a lot of money DIY

  • @greatwhiteape6945
    @greatwhiteape6945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Scott! I found if you push on the brake and then pull the parking brake sets it tighter! Love your show!

    • @jameshardeman6590
      @jameshardeman6590 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My crown Vic park brake separate from service brake.

  • @mikegbabcock
    @mikegbabcock 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scotty's expertise is on-believable.

  • @johnpower8356
    @johnpower8356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree Scotty I tried Napa’s best out of 3 levels, started shaking first time I needed hard braking, returned them went to GM and got oem rotors problem solved. On brakes use the car manufacturers rotors

  • @dannyn5041
    @dannyn5041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Scotty when should I replace my brake pads when they start to give problems or earlier or depends on how much you drive

  • @Liberty4Ever
    @Liberty4Ever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought a 2005 4Runner. It has some front end braking shimmy. I've been living with it and it's not bad, but this exact same job is on my To Do list

  • @philipschillaci168
    @philipschillaci168 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the BFH!

  • @kylesmith9655
    @kylesmith9655 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video. Would this be the same procedure for rear disc breaks? Thx 🍺🇺🇸

  • @mikefoehr235
    @mikefoehr235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Scotty you forgot to put anitseize compound on the hub and you should clean and lube the slide pins with synthetic pin grease. About Toyota Rotors...2013 Tacoma I had, the rotors would warp. I had to upgrade to MSPORT slotted and drilled rotors and went with HAWK pads.

  • @emily38c34
    @emily38c34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A thing most people forget is forgetting to lubricate the slide pins they get dry overtime and prevents the caliper from floating properly I've seen lots of problems with breaks due to people not lubricating the caliper pins

    • @chucksmoko5348
      @chucksmoko5348 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lube with silicon brake grease. Not petroleum based grease.

  • @jeffreyalldredge1739
    @jeffreyalldredge1739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about a video on bedding new brakes, Scotty. It would be a good excuse to use your favorite drag strip.

  • @ngohung49
    @ngohung49 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love your videos 😁🥰🥰

  • @bigalfantasy
    @bigalfantasy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish my rotors came off that easy. I've only had a few that did. Most of them are seized pretty badly so I have to use a gear puller to pull them off. I've tried using screws, a dead blow hammer, or an air hammer, but the gear puller seems to work best. On my last brake job, I used anti-seize on my hubs and I'll have to see how that works out in the future.

  • @adama2473
    @adama2473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    your a legend scotty

  • @alejandrocifuentesfolch4724
    @alejandrocifuentesfolch4724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about resurfacing the brake disc? I did that in my '12 corolla with excellent result. Original discs, by the way.

  • @christopherursino4281
    @christopherursino4281 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best! Been there, but use slotted rotors because of low speed braking in an old car in the rain.

  • @Waluigi-number-one
    @Waluigi-number-one 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Scotty

  • @skruface
    @skruface 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been using Centric Premium rotors and ceramic pads for 8 years now. I find they last about 6-7 years (100-120,000km for me). I'm on my second set on a 2011 Ram 1500. Factory brakes lasted 4 years, Centrics replaced them at around 70,000km. I just hit 210,000km and just installed my second set of Centrics all around.

    • @asianstud7
      @asianstud7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice. I just got them from rock auto. Glad to hear they faired well for you. Question why are my new rotors have a ring around the edge?

    • @capturedphoton
      @capturedphoton 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Centric stoptech or powerstop same company, cheaper than the autostore. Zimmerman for euro

  • @brettpearce687
    @brettpearce687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Easy job after watching your video. Great job Scotty. I will do mine next time cause I bought the best pads and discs already. Shld be a very easy job now I know how straight forward it is and no more impact wrench for me putting rims back on then.

  • @alphaomega5721
    @alphaomega5721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In most cases the disc's are not warped. They have a variation in their thickness and this can usually be cured by a skim. Scottys right though. Go with best quality you can get and often OEM spares are best for this. Make sure the disc thickness is above minimum after skimming.

  • @franklinchinquee4293
    @franklinchinquee4293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Scotty, you should have checked the brake fuel reservoir, because if the old pads were worn the level of the brake fluid would have dropped and the driver would have topped it up. So when you press in the travelled piston, you'd have the brake fluid overflowing.

    • @seanpop2886
      @seanpop2886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I also do a minor "bleed." Getting the dirty fluid at the bottom of the line at the caliper out before pushing the piston in.
      I've bought cheap AC Delco rotors before AWFUL. WARPED within 5,000 miles.

    • @randalmorris1772
      @randalmorris1772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Was always taught to release bleeders a little before compressing the piston, or you could damage the system. Knew a guy that would take the cap off the master cylinder and just let brake fluid flow out the top. It make a mess, but he would just spray it all down with brake cleaner.

    • @franklinchinquee4293
      @franklinchinquee4293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@randalmorris1772 Pressing in the piston or on the brake pedal would be similar, just opposite force. So it would unlikely to damage the brake system. Opening the bleeders before pressing in the piston would also definitely cause unnecessary mess

    • @franklinchinquee4293
      @franklinchinquee4293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seanpop2886 CHEERS.

    • @anvilsvs
      @anvilsvs ปีที่แล้ว

      @@franklinchinquee4293 You had best open the bleeds before compressing the piston if you don't want to be replacing the ABS system. Use a pan under the bleed screw to catch fluid.

  • @kenweller2032
    @kenweller2032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    9:22 I always thought you should tighten in a star pattern rather than just in a circle for even torque.

    • @adama2473
      @adama2473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it doesn't matter so much with wheel nuts. but with head gasket jobs and similar jobs its very important to tighten bolts and nuts in a star/opposite sort of way😊

    • @travisbenson9127
      @travisbenson9127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya you are right but he probably didn't want to confuse some people and those people might get confused and not tighten all of them lol.

    • @randalmorris1772
      @randalmorris1772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the way I was taught.

    • @GB-xr1cv
      @GB-xr1cv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He’s using a torque wrench so it doesn’t matter because they’ll all be tightened the same, if you’re free hand tightening them with the L wrench then the star pattern is the best way to go just so you can get everything as close to being the same tightness

    • @DB-sm6eu
      @DB-sm6eu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GB-xr1cvthat makes sense

  • @bartnash9084
    @bartnash9084 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    *_Guilty as charged !!!_* I just replaced the pads on my 2012 Honda Accord and put Akebono brake pads you touted I believe as the best. I didn't know what rotors to use so I went with what my local parts store recommended and just like you said in a few thousand miles the rotors are warped. So, I was just about to purchase Brembo rotors and new Akebono pads but after seeing this now I'm not so sure. Scotty is it better to buy new OEM rotors from Honda and buy the OEM pads to match or is just as good or better to use the Akebono pads. *_Thank you so much for all your information. It has saved me lots of money !!!_*

  • @ausriusnaprys4112
    @ausriusnaprys4112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant and seems easy until you get your hands on. That is very professional job using simple tools.

  • @jonhayden6235
    @jonhayden6235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for another great episode. To go along with your advice NOT to use the impact wrench to install wheels, ALL tire vendors use them, and NEVER tighten by hand using a torque wrench. The result: warped rotors on a new Honda Pilot in for a routine tire rotation at around 10K. Oh, yeah, they used the "torque limiting extensions" all right -- what a joke!

    • @mikefoehr235
      @mikefoehr235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you but my 20 Tundra with a steel rim, recommended torque is 144 ft lbs....I go with 150 and I use the electric impact because cranking the torque wrench is too hard on my old and worn out arms. I do check with torque wrench tho.

    • @jtsgarage2999
      @jtsgarage2999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @YourMotherRobbedSpermBanks that can happen just by driving the car

    • @tonyjordan1320
      @tonyjordan1320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I started going to Discount Tire a few years back and the guys there always use a torque wrench to finish seating the lug nuts...

    • @tonyjordan1320
      @tonyjordan1320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamesvandamme7786 Now that's tight!!! I assume Mavis is a tire/wheel franchise? I would find another shop to buy my tires...

    • @iTsTHumpa
      @iTsTHumpa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m trying to change my front brake pads on my car, the tire wrench won’t break em loose! I take the car to the tire shop thinking I’m just weak, they use 3 impact wrenches and none of them can break my lugs loose. DO NOT use an impact wrench to put on lugs.

  • @helmboy74
    @helmboy74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do a star pattern when tightening the lug nuts so you don't wrap the new rotors. and always put the wheel back on the same lug nuts Mark the lug nut that lines up with the valve stem.

  • @LexiconDevil
    @LexiconDevil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree to this,bought rock auto powerstops rotors and some akebono (best pads), rotors are scorched and warped and it hasn’t even been a year since I replaced em

    • @Courtannica
      @Courtannica 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are powerstop rotors not the best?

  • @followtheelephant
    @followtheelephant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Scotty... I have a 2006 matrix... I am looking to replace my alternator in the near future.. if I do not go with a Toyota alternator what would be a comparable quality alternator or do you suggest buying a new Toyota alternator as a replacement. Thank you.

  • @buybuydandavis
    @buybuydandavis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For torquing down the bolts, don't they usually recommend doing them in a pattern like every 3rd, and not just sequentially one after another?

  • @philcunningham3383
    @philcunningham3383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Scotty, good video However you didn't mention the Brake pad sensors? Do they apply to Toyota's ? Also instead of making it so difficult why don't you turn the wheel on the side your working to the left/right all the way to make access to the caliper mounting bracket easier? Just suggesting.

  • @xOGKuSh
    @xOGKuSh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Scotty, what about PowerStop brake pads or rotors? what do you think about them?
    Got a 2008 Crown Victoria police interceptor that's due for a brake job soon.

  • @manuelgaetan
    @manuelgaetan ปีที่แล้ว

    So true. I purchased an OEM rotor and pad, which last much longer.

  • @deepfish
    @deepfish ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Scotty,what do you think about ATE brand for this kind of sutff?Greatings

  • @khalilgrissett981
    @khalilgrissett981 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best rotors and or pads for a 2019 challenger RT Scat Pack

  • @killjoytheclown9970
    @killjoytheclown9970 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Advics is the manufacture for toyota rotors also advics rotors are made in usa and i recommend using them with Akebono pads as akebono pads are also made in usa

  • @hectorraigosa7149
    @hectorraigosa7149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I replace everything.. but I use cross drill rotors but cheapo ones.. pads I get from oem honda wholesaler out of Arizona and yes genuine honda parts. I also use power tools for removing parts .. and torque when finished..

  • @genericdude6551
    @genericdude6551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would imagine that different vehicles have different torque settings. I torque the lug nuts on my 02 Mustang and 14 Xterra to 100 ft-lbs. I don't know what the caliper nuts and all should be torqued to though but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

  • @Sidebranches
    @Sidebranches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Most of the time spending more money in the beginning is cheaper than doing it all over again.

  • @Random-rt5ec
    @Random-rt5ec 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    8 miles south of Boston - The salted roads here cause my calipers to freeze up every 2 - 3 years so I replace the pads while I am re-lubing/replacing them. To prevent my car (Crown Vic) from rusting I spray the undercarriage with Woolswax & Fluidfilm.

  • @g5alive795
    @g5alive795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Scotty is right! I have always bought mid range rotors, not the cheapest, not the most expensive. My cars are 22 & 25 yrs. old, so from a $$$ perspective, I'm not gonna pour "LOTS OF $$$" into them. From a safety perspective, I don't buy the cheapest of "ANY PART." 😲😲😲

  • @THEH2OMAN
    @THEH2OMAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My '07 Tundra needs this... I believe the rotors are also original.

  • @rorymckeown6296
    @rorymckeown6296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've recently bought Textar discs and pads to do mine and my wife's. The great Edd China did a few videos with their products so I assume they're good!

  • @samuelphelps6101
    @samuelphelps6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Scotty, I am looking for a good used car, and found a reasonably priced 2009 Hyundai Tucson Limited with under 100,000 miles. A secondary option I found is a 2005 Chevrolet Classic with 75,000 miles, that seems to be in good condition. Are ethier of these good choices to go with, or should I walk away from both and keep looking?

  • @Butchcub75
    @Butchcub75 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats nice and all but what if the OEM parts are NOT available? What do we do then sensei?

  • @yvettemeza3485
    @yvettemeza3485 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Scotty. 1 question though...I didn't hear you say to take of reservoir cap for brake fluid. Are you not suppose to always take off brake fluid reservoir cap? An is it before taking off caliper or is it right before pressing caliper back in when reassembling? I did this before reassembly however it was really full almost overflow. Mechanic said it's so that you don't have to bleed brakes afterwards.
    I do agree totally with peoples choice in parts. There is alot of cheap crude on the market in all categories of products but there is also good resources to know which is right for yr car.
    So people do your homework on your individual vehicle.
    Thank you Mr Scotty

  • @keithwhite8610
    @keithwhite8610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What what app do you buy your rotaries from that's a interesting question I would like to know

  • @goodisnipr
    @goodisnipr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    4:06
    Do not use hammers with ratchet handles.
    Use a jack. No impact. Doesn't damage your ratchet handle.

    • @88fieroformula
      @88fieroformula 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right;I wonder where scottie got certified.

    • @goodisnipr
      @goodisnipr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@88fieroformula He's done far worse.
      I stopped watching his videos for over a year simply because I saw him run a wire through the firewall, but BETWEEN THE GROMMET AND METAL instead of through the grommet.
      Absolute fire hazard, this guy.

    • @88fieroformula
      @88fieroformula 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goodisnipr I haven’t seen yet Scotty working in an engine like overhaul or rebuilding a trans,is all talk and using social media to make money but is our fault to be watching his channel instead to grab a book or get hands on fixing or breaking something don’t matter is how we learn.

  • @royaltrunks8003
    @royaltrunks8003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got those same gloves! Love using them when working on my car.

    • @cigarsgunsandgasoline8032
      @cigarsgunsandgasoline8032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have em too! But I LOVE the gloves with the armored knuckles... especially working on known knuckle busters!!!

    • @John-bj2uh
      @John-bj2uh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What gloves are they?

  • @prism8289
    @prism8289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buying new rear rotors for my LS 430 next week. I had oem lexus put on front a couple years ago. I was mildly considering aftermarket, but ya, it’s lexus all the way.

  • @xOGKuSh
    @xOGKuSh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Akebono's are great for everyday driving. But what if you want something that's a little more performance oriented for everyday spirited driving?
    2008 Crown Victoria P71

  • @alanj7306
    @alanj7306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those caliper bolts can be terrible to get off. A simple trick I figured out, which is really easy, is to put the car jack under the socket wrench to break them loose. Works every time. Of course, the weight of the car will have to be supported by the stands or you need a second jack. I’ve done the hammer trick before, but sometimes that still doesn’t work.

  • @fastxsam
    @fastxsam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL he made another brake video. Yes Scotty we understand that quality rotors are the way to go.

  • @JorgeRodriguez-iq7vb
    @JorgeRodriguez-iq7vb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first mechanic job was replacing the brakes on a 62 Impala. I didn't pay attention to all the parts and how they went and I took them all off at the same time...(drum brakes) Needless to say, I had to go to a neighbor who also had an Impala and after much begging he let me take his wheels off to look at his brakes. I was 15 YO and that was my first car. Learned my lesson.