Great video! I now know that I will need the brake cube tool to adjust the caliper inward. Wouldn't have known that before watching your video. Thank you for your quality of your work.
I didn’t know it either JB until I got into it and spent a half day scratching my head. Appreciate your recognition of my work. It means a lot. Please consider watching the video of the front pad change out. Dean
I had pulled the hand brake first and found out that I couldn't get the caliper and bracket off.. It was too tight.. Any suggestions? I tried to force it out but decided to just put it back and close shop. Car wouldn't start after. Any advice?
@@PilotViewProductions I'm not sure. I think the pulling of the hand brake definitely make the brakes "clamp" tighter to the roter and I tried moving the whole thing around but nothing worked so I put everything back together like how it was and then statues the car and just kept clicking and then the battery died
Good video, but that compressor tool is horrible imo. Rent the one that turns while it compresses for you. Most auto part stores will lend it for free and it's way better. We struggled with the cube for 2 hours before it broke, the more expensive tool that we only borrowed and didn't buy took less than 2 minutes.
All that effort and you didn’t remove, clean and lubricator the calliper slide pins. Doing so will insure even brake pad wear and help and longer pad life.
@@PilotViewProductionsthere’s plenty of calliper slide pin videos. Just make sure to not over grease the pin and no grease on the end of the pin. Use ONLY silicone brake parts lubricant as the calliper slide pins have rubber boots on them to keep moisture out of the slide pin bore ( rust ). Use the proper torque on the pin when reinstalling it you may have to use another wrench to hold the calliper slide pin from turning while you torque it ( you’ll see what I mean ) . One of the biggest causes of premature brake pad failure or uneven pa$ wear ( the inner and outer pads are different thicknesses ) is a seized brake calliper slide pin. I check and clean and lube mine once a year because winter brings salt and sand on the roads. I’m actually going to check my son’s Encore for the brake pad condition and clean and lube the calliper slide pins in the next couple of weeks regardless.
One of the best instructional video that I've ever seen. Very simple, orderly, and to the point. Thank you.
Thanks 'Earthtone'. I appreciate the kind comments. Please consider subscribing and I hope you check out more of my 'stuff' that may help. Dean
very good video, feel confident i will be able to replace rear brakes myself.
You absolutely can Dave. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Dean
Great video! I now know that I will need the brake cube tool to adjust the caliper inward. Wouldn't have known that before watching your video. Thank you for your quality of your work.
I didn’t know it either JB until I got into it and spent a half day scratching my head. Appreciate your recognition of my work. It means a lot. Please consider watching the video of the front pad change out. Dean
That was a great tutorial… well explained…
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Thanks for viewing and commenting D O C. Dean
This was a very helpful video thank you for putting it together.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Dean
Nice video! FYI, that "scraper" is a wear indicator and always goes to the inside. Cheers.
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I had pulled the hand brake first and found out that I couldn't get the caliper and bracket off.. It was too tight.. Any suggestions? I tried to force it out but decided to just put it back and close shop. Car wouldn't start after. Any advice?
So, do I understand correctly that pulling up on the handbrake ultimately caused the car not to start later on?
@@PilotViewProductions I'm not sure. I think the pulling of the hand brake definitely make the brakes "clamp" tighter to the roter and I tried moving the whole thing around but nothing worked so I put everything back together like how it was and then statues the car and just kept clicking and then the battery died
Gear needs to be set neutral?
No just release the hand brake. This vehicle is a front wheel drive.
2013 Buick 2wd rear calipers change
No grease?
Grease would be good. Got any videos on that?
Well crap, no wonder the piston wouldn't push in. :-) Thanks
@@jimc9581 Yeah don’t even ask me how long I tried. Lol
@@PilotViewProductions So glad I found your video, youtube has been great for shade tree mechanics. Thanks again.
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Good video, but that compressor tool is horrible imo. Rent the one that turns while it compresses for you. Most auto part stores will lend it for free and it's way better. We struggled with the cube for 2 hours before it broke, the more expensive tool that we only borrowed and didn't buy took less than 2 minutes.
Thanks for the suggestion.
All that effort and you didn’t remove, clean and lubricator the calliper slide pins. Doing so will insure even brake pad wear and help and longer pad life.
You sir, are absolutely correct and I stand ready to watch 'your' video on how it's done. Please post. Thanks
@@PilotViewProductionsthere’s plenty of calliper slide pin videos. Just make sure to not over grease the pin and no grease on the end of the pin. Use ONLY silicone brake parts lubricant as the calliper slide pins have rubber boots on them to keep moisture out of the slide pin bore ( rust ). Use the proper torque on the pin when reinstalling it you may have to use another wrench to hold the calliper slide pin from turning while you torque it ( you’ll see what I mean ) . One of the biggest causes of premature brake pad failure or uneven pa$ wear ( the inner and outer pads are different thicknesses ) is a seized brake calliper slide pin. I check and clean and lube mine once a year because winter brings salt and sand on the roads. I’m actually going to check my son’s Encore for the brake pad condition and clean and lube the calliper slide pins in the next couple of weeks regardless.
Looks like you had plenty of pad thickness left.
I did the front pads first, then decided for video purposes to do the rear. They didn’t need replacing but I was already committed.
I wouldnt use that driver for the piston. Rent a kit from autozone.much easier