I appreciate the very valuable information and the time and effort you took to make this video. I wasn't able to get through the first ten minutes before i got too frustrated with off topic content that didn't relate to the actual brake job. I know a lot of people like me are out there that are short on time, and perhaps in a rush even to actually get the job done. I just wanted to point that out, that straying off topic might frustrate some of your followers. It's completely your channel and you should make your videos exactly how you want to make them, so take my comments with a grain of salt. Thanks for your time and effort again. I appreciate you going out of your way to even do this video.
Awesome repair on your wife brakes. That lube is for the sliders pins that your caliper slides on. Sure saves a lot of $$ to do it yourself. Keep up the fantastic work bro!
Henry, I did front brakes on my dads truck that he drives in the winter, and it went from a 30-40 minute job to an 8 hour job!!!! New England rust really sucks. Luckily that car isn’t bad. Keep the salt off of them!!!!!
Good job Henry! I have a 2014 Chevy Impala. Front struts needed replacing. My mechanic estimated $757.00 for parts and labor. I got my own struts from Rock Auto for almost $300.00 less than what my mechanic's NAPA parts store wanted; so all told, cost to replace struts was $400.00 instead of $750.00. Moral?? Price the parts around. Of course my mechanic doesn't mind the customer getting his own parts. Oh, the struts I got were the exact same as what NAPA would have provided. I used to do my own labor; too old now!!
I've done a drive way sealing, 5, 5 gal buckets, the drive way was longer and wider then yours, I would say 3 5 gallon buckets, and make sure it's leaf free, take your time, start it early in the morning so the afternoon sun can be can bake it good, and use the empty buckets to block the drive way, and make sure the mailman knows its wet.... LMAO..... It's very easy, start with the edges, and work towards the center, and then down towards the street..... Best advice, get the sealer spreader makes life so much easier, and most of all.... "TAKE YOUR TIME".
Honestly I was doing my driveway myself. I spent 200 on just the paint, and it did not come out too good. Make sure to get at least 2 asphalt brushes. They ware out easily.
I have the same SUV and mine has 2 pistons in the rear. Wonder why Mercedes did that? I can't use the tool you used to push the piston back in. Hhhmmm have to get creative here today.
Rotors were not grooved and within original specs. Changing pads does not equate mandatory rotor replacement, that’s just what’s recommended by every stealership wanting to maximize profits
@@MowersNBlowers no just somebody who likes to do a good job on replacing brakes, the rotors looked pretty rusted, and they look like they had grooves in which can wear the new brake pads uneven
@@timhiller1029 we get our emission and safety inspection at the Mercedes dealer every year, it was them who recommended we change brake pads but rotors were still under spec.
@@MowersNBlowers I went to sit down to watch a movie and my ankle knocked into left testicle. I went to the emergency room and they did an ultrasound. My tumor makers are in normal range now. No more weekly bloodwork. Honestly the whole process went extremely quick. I was tested for covid19 then a week later I had my orchiectomy. It was larger than an extra large egg, sleeping was no fun!
@@MowersNBlowers No, I gently sat down and my ankle hit my nut. It was painful! Went to the bathroom and noticed my nut was swollen. Doctors don't know how it comes about, it just does.
Only if you’re careful. You try using the old one, but if you get a warning light on your dash, you need to get a new one. You usually damage the old one when removing
Bro next time grease your pins on the calibur so they slide even that's what causes the beak pads to wear uneven this is why one of your pads is thinner it was stuck and wearing prematurely
Ahh down south where I am there are no inspections except emissions if you live in certain counties. And if it’s > 25 years old not even emissions. I have always wanted to do my own breaks but haven’t. Maybe this will inspire me. 👍 My next thing I might try is installing a shift solenoids block into a non CVT Jatco/Nissan automatic transmission. Ahh not sure about the dog My Boston Terrier/ Dachshund/poodle is kind of hyper also and it’s a “she.” Not a “it” yet Let’s see if boba chills afterwards Hope all goes well.
Mowers N Blowers yep. I didn’t know it was a recall until after I got the kit. But is a recall only if you complain I guess. Anyways I ended up selling the mower a little bit more than normal to account for the part.
Buy Boba neuticals fake balls. They cost like $75 bucks but then when he runs it sounds like the old toy Clackers ! Like everyone else said you put the grease on the unthreaded part of the caliper bolt so the caliper slides freely when hitting the brakes and releasing. The one pad that was wore out was probably dry and not fully retracting and was dragging..
Sounds like your wife did YOUR fronts! Happy ending is always worth at least $200! You could have bought pads for just $30! That would have been a better ending
FyI. You MUST replace rotors or turn them. They break in together. It can glaze your pads. This can cause unpredictable brake failure/fade. Did it once, never again...
@@michael931 I've done it 3 times, all resulted in very poor braking. I guess sometimes ya get lucky.. I just want a diy guy do it on his wife's car, and she makes a hard stop , and the car don't stop
Your welcome bro, glad you had em when your needed them.
I appreciate the very valuable information and the time and effort you took to make this video. I wasn't able to get through the first ten minutes before i got too frustrated with off topic content that didn't relate to the actual brake job. I know a lot of people like me are out there that are short on time, and perhaps in a rush even to actually get the job done. I just wanted to point that out, that straying off topic might frustrate some of your followers. It's completely your channel and you should make your videos exactly how you want to make them, so take my comments with a grain of salt. Thanks for your time and effort again. I appreciate you going out of your way to even do this video.
Appreciate your comment. The skip button is what I use.
henry I got the doneski sticker today,love it.cant wait for the flag.
Thanks for buying them, appreciate your support.
Doing front pads on the Chrysler Sunday, so awesome job bro.
Awesome repair on your wife brakes. That lube is for the sliders pins that your caliper slides on. Sure saves a lot of $$ to do it yourself. Keep up the fantastic work bro!
Thank for the video and explanation I do my brakes thanks to you man 👨
You’re welcome, hope you’ll do me a favor and subscribe
Henry, I did front brakes on my dads truck that he drives in the winter, and it went from a 30-40 minute job to an 8 hour job!!!! New England rust really sucks. Luckily that car isn’t bad. Keep the salt off of them!!!!!
Yeah bro, good comment! It could take longer...lol
That lubricant is for the sliders that hold the pads.
I've alway did my own brake jobs , getting older now - one day may have to pay someone too do it .
Good job Henry! I have a 2014 Chevy Impala. Front struts needed replacing. My mechanic estimated $757.00 for parts and labor. I got my own struts from Rock Auto for almost $300.00 less than what my mechanic's NAPA parts store wanted; so all told, cost to replace struts was $400.00 instead of $750.00. Moral?? Price the parts around. Of course my mechanic doesn't mind the customer getting his own parts. Oh, the struts I got were the exact same as what NAPA would have provided. I used to do my own labor; too old now!!
I’m almost there where I don’t want to fix brakes myself either.
I have the 2012 ml350 W166…need to replace blind spot assist sensors behind rear numbers. Any reference material or videos you can refer me to please?
Thankfully I haven’t had to do those, seem straight forward though, just replace sensors. Search TH-cam for it
I've done a drive way sealing, 5, 5 gal buckets, the drive way was longer and wider then yours, I would say 3 5 gallon buckets, and make sure it's leaf free, take your time, start it early in the morning so the afternoon sun can be can bake it good, and use the empty buckets to block the drive way, and make sure the mailman knows its wet.... LMAO..... It's very easy, start with the edges, and work towards the center, and then down towards the street..... Best advice, get the sealer spreader makes life so much easier, and most of all.... "TAKE YOUR TIME".
Honestly I was doing my driveway myself. I spent 200 on just the paint, and it did not come out too good. Make sure to get at least 2 asphalt brushes. They ware out easily.
I have the same SUV and mine has 2 pistons in the rear. Wonder why Mercedes did that? I can't use the tool you used to push the piston back in. Hhhmmm have to get creative here today.
Surprised you’d do pads without rotors as they looked rusty and grooved, not the right way but you got the job done, thanks for the video
Rotors were not grooved and within original specs. Changing pads does not equate mandatory rotor replacement, that’s just what’s recommended by every stealership wanting to maximize profits
You must be a Mercedes tech or service advisor
Oh ok the rotors looked grooved on the video to me, all good then
@@MowersNBlowers no just somebody who likes to do a good job on replacing brakes, the rotors looked pretty rusted, and they look like they had grooves in which can wear the new brake pads uneven
@@timhiller1029 we get our emission and safety inspection at the Mercedes dealer every year, it was them who recommended we change brake pads but rotors were still under spec.
I had two of my cats neutered last week, they're doing great. I was half neutered in June due to testicular cancer.
Yes I remember you told me. What were your symptoms? Or regular urologist checkup?
@@MowersNBlowers I went to sit down to watch a movie and my ankle knocked into left testicle. I went to the emergency room and they did an ultrasound. My tumor makers are in normal range now. No more weekly bloodwork.
Honestly the whole process went extremely quick. I was tested for covid19 then a week later I had my orchiectomy. It was larger than an extra large egg, sleeping was no fun!
norge696 you never noticed one was bigger? It was it triggered by the ankle to the nut?
@@MowersNBlowers No, I gently sat down and my ankle hit my nut. It was painful! Went to the bathroom and noticed my nut was swollen. Doctors don't know how it comes about, it just does.
Can you use the old brake sensor again for the new pads?
Only if you’re careful. You try using the old one, but if you get a warning light on your dash, you need to get a new one. You usually damage the old one when removing
Beautiful SUV. Wonder how expensive to maintain?
Not much! $125 synthetic oil change every year. Other than brakes, that’s it!
Good day from Ont. Yea alot of people do it themselves. Thanks
Save money
I would guess the 1/2" wrench fits because it is actually a 13mm labeled as a 1/2". What country would do that????
Metric countries
What size of wrenches did you use
I forget, it was a year ago. I just did a video on my E350 with an 18mm wrench to remove the caliper bracket.
13 and 18
Bro next time grease your pins on the calibur so they slide even that's what causes the beak pads to wear uneven this is why one of your pads is thinner it was stuck and wearing prematurely
I see! Thanks, I will.
Ahh down south where I am there are no inspections except emissions if you live in certain counties. And if it’s > 25 years old not even emissions.
I have always wanted to do my own breaks but haven’t. Maybe this will inspire me. 👍
My next thing I might try is installing a shift solenoids block into a non CVT Jatco/Nissan automatic transmission.
Ahh not sure about the dog
My Boston Terrier/ Dachshund/poodle is kind of hyper also and it’s a “she.” Not a “it” yet
Let’s see if boba chills afterwards
Hope all goes well.
Did you see my segment on the Kohler air filter base kit?
Mowers N Blowers yep. I didn’t know it was a recall until after I got the kit.
But is a recall only if you complain I guess. Anyways I ended up selling the mower a little bit more than normal to account for the part.
D Fields well thanks to your video, it prompted me to complain.
Mowers N Blowers 🙏
Buy Boba neuticals fake balls. They cost like $75 bucks but then when he runs it sounds like the old toy Clackers ! Like everyone else said you put the grease on the unthreaded part of the caliper bolt so the caliper slides freely when hitting the brakes and releasing. The one pad that was wore out was probably dry and not fully retracting and was dragging..
Just did my wifes fronts. Peps boys wanted $1100 front and rear. I did the fronts for $200. Wasnt bad. Plus wife give me a happy ending
Sounds like your wife did YOUR fronts! Happy ending is always worth at least $200! You could have bought pads for just $30! That would have been a better ending
FyI. You MUST replace rotors or turn them. They break in together. It can glaze your pads. This can cause unpredictable brake failure/fade. Did it once, never again...
Done this 6 times on various cars, replaced rotors on a couple. No difference.
2012 MERCEDES BENZ E350 4MATIC FRONT BRAKE PADS & 322MM DRILLED ROTORS REPLACEMENT DIY $138 VS $1600
th-cam.com/video/SHN4B1P7OZg/w-d-xo.html
I've pad slapped with no issues. It depends on the pads. I use ceramic so no issues.
@@michael931 I've done it 3 times, all resulted in very poor braking. I guess sometimes ya get lucky.. I just want a diy guy do it on his wife's car, and she makes a hard stop , and the car don't stop
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Just like doing a lawn mower... lol
Poor Boba .
those rotors need replacing.
Really? No vibration or gouges
Lame intro
Is yours better? Oh you don’t do anything? Oh!
Weird dude
What’s Weird? Your comment is weird!
What trash
Back at ya!
This video could’ve been less than 10 minutes if you cut all the nonsense!!
Skip the nonsense! People want longer videos
Need to check out rockauto.com for all ur auto part needs
Too expensive