Hey I used your video to guide me change my rear disc pads. I really appreciate your video. Helped me save some money. I didn’t have to change the front since it was worn down just a bit. Only the side with the wear sensor in the rear was worn down. One pad, due to the spring piece breaking off. I had no errors after but I have to replace my wear sensor since it was broken.
Awesome video man!! A friend of mine is a master tech with GM and he recommended disconnecting the negative battery cable to prevent the truck from wigging out. Worked perfect for me.
I usually get codes out the wazoo doing front pads. Even in brake service mode. I've been told you have to do some MOJO with a code scanner but mine won't do it. It's only good up to 2018 and they haven't had any updates. The other one I just don't have regular access to. What I have found is that speed is limited to 43 mph then go 43 mph for a bit, safely, then park it for a bit. Around 5-10 min or so. When you start it back up the codes usually clear.
@@justingarza6316Yep. AutoZone as well. If you have a Pulsar LT installed you can clear codes with it as well. Ive heard you can avoid all the codes being thrown from doing front brakes by disconnecting the negative battery cable. No clue if it actually works or not. Doing front brakes on my 2020 LT Trail Boss in a few days. If it works ill come back and let everyone know.
Great video. Appreciate the in depth info in it. Unfortunately though for me when i took it out of brake service mode all the systems failed and got limited to 43mph. Going to take to dealership to get them to reset it all and hope it cleans it all up.
Great video ! Getting ready to do the pads on 19’ Z . Was wondering how many replacement sensors I need to buy since Rock automotive pads don’t come with sensors , thanks .
Wish i saw this video first but i changed my front pads based off another guys video. I did not put in service mode, or use old pads to depress the plungers. After i took off old pads i used flat head to attempt to depress the piston however when i pressed it in it leaked a few drops of fluid- i then put into service mode which fully extended the pistons and i cannot get them to depress now whatsoever. How do i fix this? Do i need new caliper? Thank you.
Hello it's me again I followed all the steps in this video and after I started my truck I had all the codes come up. The same ones mentioned in other comments on this video. I drove it around the block got to 43 mph twice and took it home. Parked it for around 10 to 15 mins started it again and all codes were gone except the engine light. Turned it off again and waited around the same amount of time and it also went away I have now driven the truck about an hour round trip to work and back for the day. However I am home now and still nothing I can't get the front brake life percentage to reset. Cannot find a way to resolve.... any ideas??????
Dude I think the metal sensor on the brake pad goes up not down check the schematics from the Chevy dealer they'll print it out for you, your video was still helpful
Good video, question on the rear callipers when you push the piston back in, did the piston rotate as it goes in or did it just get pushed straight in? Thanks.
Anyone have a service system for brake pad wear life indicator on.. ive tried 2 new different pad sensors still get the red message. Do i have to cailnrate or something?
Did you pump the brakes after replacing the pads afterwards to seat them. I’ve heard it may not feel like traditional ones where they will firm up because of the new electronic parking system. Just wondering what you experienced
I've tried multiple times to get it into brake service mode but it just doesn't seem to be working for me. Any suggestions? Was your vehicle running or shut off when you deactivated the parking brake? My dash looks just like yours.
Nice video! Any issues not replacing the front rotors and only the pads? I am at 62K miles and at like 20% on the sensor, visually they match this and are worn pretty good. Debating just changing out pads vs pads and rotors.
Great video... I'm doing my brakes soon... and this video will help. Question though.... you didn't change the rotors, how did you know they were still good? My truck has 55000 miles, would they still be good. Break wear is 59% front, and 43% in the back. I plan on going on a coast to coast road trip towing a trailer, so I want to be safe and just replace.
@dfi1026 If the rotors looks good, not all rusty and the truck stops without vibration in the pedal ( warped rotors) they should be good. Around here they get very rusty.
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I just did mine friday night , truck wouldn't let me go into service mode said fuck it anyway and proceeded as usual, ended up taking the parking brake motors off and backed them out that way. 5 hours later brake job was done no codes , no vibrations no nothing kind of confused about it all
Hi, I have a 2020 GMC AT4 with the Brembos. The fronts do not have the sensor, only the rears. I feel a pulse when hitting the brakes, not in the steering wheel.. just feel it. I have the sensor on the rear, reading your comment about just unplugging the e-brake in the rear and not going thru "service mode", did it go just fine with you?
Great video other than the “C-clamp” part. Should you need to retract the piston , the C clamp method will not work with the 2019+ caliper design. They have a threaded piston so a spinning type clamp must be used. With that said, If put into service mode it isn’t necessary as the piston should retract close to 100%.
Interesting. With my ‘20 Sierra at4, I had to grab a caliper threaded kit to screw the piston back in to allow enough space for pads. However, there is a possibility that this happens if the piston extends too far as I didn’t have an issue needing to retract as far when doing the opposite side.
@JorgePerez-kt2co no, you do not need to. The only time you need to bleed the brakes is when you let air into the system. Replacing calipers, replacing a line, things like that.
Watched 4 videos on TH-cam, this was by far the best and most comprehensive. Thank you.
Thank you!
Amazing, excellent explanation and camera angles. As a beginner/hobby mechanic, I followed this and was able to change front and back pads.
@slayer3636 Thanks. Appreciate the feedback. Glad the video helped.
Hey I used your video to guide me change my rear disc pads.
I really appreciate your video.
Helped me save some money.
I didn’t have to change the front since it was worn down just a bit.
Only the side with the wear sensor in the rear was worn down. One pad, due to the spring piece breaking off.
I had no errors after but I have to replace my wear sensor since it was broken.
The pads do not seem to wear evenly, that's for sure.
Awesome video man!! A friend of mine is a master tech with GM and he recommended disconnecting the negative battery cable to prevent the truck from wigging out. Worked perfect for me.
I usually get codes out the wazoo doing front pads. Even in brake service mode. I've been told you have to do some MOJO with a code scanner but mine won't do it. It's only good up to 2018 and they haven't had any updates. The other one I just don't have regular access to.
What I have found is that speed is limited to 43 mph then go 43 mph for a bit, safely, then park it for a bit. Around 5-10 min or so. When you start it back up the codes usually clear.
If they engine light and ESC Light is on just go to Orileys they'll clear the code then good to go it's free😊
@@justingarza6316Yep. AutoZone as well. If you have a Pulsar LT installed you can clear codes with it as well. Ive heard you can avoid all the codes being thrown from doing front brakes by disconnecting the negative battery cable. No clue if it actually works or not. Doing front brakes on my 2020 LT Trail Boss in a few days. If it works ill come back and let everyone know.
@@sectech221You are correct. The factory service manual does say to disconnect the battery after putting it into service mode.
@@sectech221 Did disconnecting the battery work for you?
Thank you for showing that the brake pads changed .
Great video. Appreciate the in depth info in it. Unfortunately though for me when i took it out of brake service mode all the systems failed and got limited to 43mph. Going to take to dealership to get them to reset it all and hope it cleans it all up.
I've heard that before. Drive it a couple of times, let it cycle through and it might clear on its own. Let us know how you make out.
I saw someone that had that problem they were a le to fix it by pressing the brakes and holding down the power button 30 seconds
So, what happened?
Great video thank you. I was able to do the brakes on my truck.
@@victorzelada5434 I'm happy the video helped!
Excellent video!!
Did anyone have smelly brakes after installation?
Mines smell like burning rubber and they’re getting hot
Great video ! Getting ready to do the pads on 19’ Z . Was wondering how many replacement sensors I need to buy since Rock automotive pads don’t come with sensors , thanks .
Let us know how you make out.
you need one its only on the left rear i dont know about the front
How do you return from brake pads maintenance mode ? After you have replaced everything ?
Watch the last minute of the video. I explained it. Thanks for watching.
Wish i saw this video first but i changed my front pads based off another guys video. I did not put in service mode, or use old pads to depress the plungers. After i took off old pads i used flat head to attempt to depress the piston however when i pressed it in it leaked a few drops of fluid- i then put into service mode which fully extended the pistons and i cannot get them to depress now whatsoever.
How do i fix this? Do i need new caliper? Thank you.
Without being able to see it, I'd only be guessing.
Excellent video man. Subscribed!
Much appreciated!
Did you have to open the brake reservoir cap to push the calipers in on the front pads
No, I did not have to. Just check to make sure there is room for the fluid to be pushed back into the reservoir.
How were you able to reset the brake pad life?
It came up on the info screen. New pads detected or something like that. Click yes to confirm.
Would you happen to know the torque specs for the callipers 14 mm bolts in the back. I plan on doing the rotors as well. Very nice detailed video.
Front caliper slide bolts, 74 ft-lbs. Front caliper mounting bolts, 170 ft-lbs. Rear caliper slide bolts, 38 ft-lbs. Rear caliper mounting bolts, 148 ft-lbs. At least that's what I find online.
@@RustBucketRepair Awesome Thank you!!
@@ricflores1369 and don't forget the loctight
@@RustBucketRepairholy crap is that really the specs cause that's a tight ass bolt then
Most lugnuts aren't over 100 ft lbs
Should break service mode be turned on if I'm only doing front brakes ? Please explain, I'd greatly appreciate it. I don't wanna mess anything up.
I don't believe so. It's only to release the electric parking brake.
@@RustBucketRepair THANK YOU GREAT VIDEO BTW !!
Hello it's me again I followed all the steps in this video and after I started my truck I had all the codes come up. The same ones mentioned in other comments on this video. I drove it around the block got to 43 mph twice and took it home. Parked it for around 10 to 15 mins started it again and all codes were gone except the engine light. Turned it off again and waited around the same amount of time and it also went away I have now driven the truck about an hour round trip to work and back for the day. However I am home now and still nothing I can't get the front brake life percentage to reset. Cannot find a way to resolve.... any ideas??????
@brianmills5613 for me, it came up on the info center. Said new pads detected, press to confirm. Something like that.
Question Brian, did you move the truck with it in brake service mode?
so how would one do this with a c clamp
Same as any of the older vehicles you've worked on. Just put the old pad against the piston and use the C clamp to push it in.
@@RustBucketRepair You can't use a c-clamp on the rear piston because they are threaded in. You will be replacing the caliper if you do.
So changing the brake pads does not need programming ?
@@MarlineBarradasRomero You will have to reset the pad wear sensor.
Dude I think the metal sensor on the brake pad goes up not down check the schematics from the Chevy dealer they'll print it out for you, your video was still helpful
They will only go one way.
Add any lock tight to any bolts
If there is lock tight on from the factory, I clean off and re-apply. The caliper bracket mounting bolts always have lock tight on them.
Good video, question on the rear callipers when you push the piston back in, did the piston rotate as it goes in or did it just get pushed straight in? Thanks.
@therookie5263 It went straight in. I expected it to rotate, I even bought the tool.
No lube on the clips where the ears of the pads sit?
The clips are stainless, so not really necessary. But it won't hurt if you want to.
What do you do when you don't have a parking brake button
Then I guess you don't have the electric parking brake. What year is your truck?
Do you disconnect the battery ?
@@robertherrera4538 I did not.
So after you do the electronic brake service, the piston pushes in, not spun in
Correct. Just pushes in.
Anyone have a service system for brake pad wear life indicator on.. ive tried 2 new different pad sensors still get the red message. Do i have to cailnrate or something?
When I put the new pads and indicators on, it came up on the dash, something like new pads detected, press to confirm. Or something like that.
@@RustBucketRepair thanks . Mine is just stuck saying service system and can't reset it
Did you pump the brakes after replacing the pads afterwards to seat them. I’ve heard it may not feel like traditional ones where they will firm up because of the new electronic parking system. Just wondering what you experienced
They pumped up like normal.
Are you saying that with the engine off you pumped the brakes till they felt firm?
With the engine running.
mine did not do that so now I got a service park brake
Do you need to leave the ignition on the whole time?
I did not.
Do you need to do service brake mode for the front pads too? Or just the rear
Just the rear, to release the electronic parking brake.
Excellent Video
I've tried multiple times to get it into brake service mode but it just doesn't seem to be working for me. Any suggestions? Was your vehicle running or shut off when you deactivated the parking brake? My dash looks just like yours.
@@BrockoM key on, engine off. And you are sure you have the electric parking brake?
when put in service mode it automatically winds caliper in on rear so you don't need to press in manually.
No. It for the electric parking brake.
You absolutely still have to collapse the rear pistons.
Will this work on a 2019 GMC sierra
I replaced the brake pad sensors but I’m still getting the service brake pad sensor
@@hastings1330 Should be able to reset it I the info center. For me, it just popped up.
How do you reset it on the dash?
Nice video! Any issues not replacing the front rotors and only the pads? I am at 62K miles and at like 20% on the sensor, visually they match this and are worn pretty good. Debating just changing out pads vs pads and rotors.
Nope, no issue.
Can you do that with a 2019 chevy traverse?
My guess is they would be the same.
Great video... I'm doing my brakes soon... and this video will help.
Question though.... you didn't change the rotors, how did you know they were still good?
My truck has 55000 miles, would they still be good.
Break wear is 59% front, and 43% in the back.
I plan on going on a coast to coast road trip towing a trailer, so I want to be safe and just replace.
@dfi1026 If the rotors looks good, not all rusty and the truck stops without vibration in the pedal ( warped rotors) they should be good. Around here they get very rusty.
Were you able to reset the brake life percentage for the front and rear without a scan tool?
@@sscamaro6832712 yes!
How did you reset the brake life on the dash?
It reset automatically. It came up on the info center "detected new pads, press yes to confirm" or something similar.
why does the truck need brakes @ 37000 miles?
@@hardball3936 Good question. The pads did not wear evenly.
Question will this be the same on 2021 Silverado?
Hey Great Video Eh? Very Helpful and I love hearing your Canadian Accent. Is it ever excellent eh? Clicked the thumbs up and subscribed for future videos. Cheer's!
I just did mine friday night , truck wouldn't let me go into service mode said fuck it anyway and proceeded as usual, ended up taking the parking brake motors off and backed them out that way. 5 hours later brake job was done no codes , no vibrations no nothing kind of confused about it all
Hi, I have a 2020 GMC AT4 with the Brembos. The fronts do not have the sensor, only the rears. I feel a pulse when hitting the brakes, not in the steering wheel.. just feel it. I have the sensor on the rear, reading your comment about just unplugging the e-brake in the rear and not going thru "service mode", did it go just fine with you?
I appreciate you, sir
Great video other than the “C-clamp” part. Should you need to retract the piston , the C clamp method will not work with the 2019+ caliper design. They have a threaded piston so a spinning type clamp must be used. With that said, If put into service mode it isn’t necessary as the piston should retract close to 100%.
Service mode only retracts the parking brake. The pistons on this truck pushed in straight.
Interesting. With my
‘20 Sierra at4, I had to grab a caliper threaded kit to screw the piston back in to allow enough space for pads. However, there is a possibility that this happens if the piston extends too far as I didn’t have an issue needing to retract as far when doing the opposite side.
Thanks man!
My 2019, 39,200 miles. Same wear pattern,
It must be the design of the calipers.
@@RustBucketRepair 1st time I worked on calipers that did pucks on both sides.
Made in China even says so in Mexican language for us. 😂
lol now I know why you didn’t do a full video i believe you messed up 😂
at least i can understand what you are saying. not with some third world accent
Do you have to bleed the brakes after replacing pad and rotors?
@JorgePerez-kt2co no, you do not need to. The only time you need to bleed the brakes is when you let air into the system. Replacing calipers, replacing a line, things like that.
Will this work on a 2019 GMC sierra
As far as I know, should be the same.
@@RustBucketRepair one last question did you disconnect your batteries?
I did not.
@@RustBucketRepair thank you so much
Let us know how you make out.