LOL about those metal clips stop warping. NAPA people are not
mechanics. Baily brown is correct on the usage of those clips. The lug
nuts on your tire are what hold that rotor onto the hub, not a 1 cent
.060mm clip. Too funny.
It’s a good idea to secure the removed caliper to something with a
wire…if u bump it and it falls, it can damage the rubber hose…tie the
caliper to something.
Like the video, but you really should tighten the wheels with the tires
just touching the ground, but not with all the car’s weight on the ground.
Just lower the car until the wheels touch, tighten, then lower the rest of
the way.
I usually push the caliper piston back with a clamp before taking anything
else apart. With ABS systems, it is a great idea to open the bleeder valve
and let the old fluid out into a catch can while compressing the piston
back into the bore. Close the valve before removing the clamp, top off the
fluid reservoir between each wheel serviced, and again when completely
finished.
Should have used a lug nut to secure the rotor when reinstalling the
caliper mounting bracket and pads. Your lucky not have damaged the caliper
when pressing the piston back into the bore. You didn’t replace the
hardware or inspect and lube the caliper guide pins either.
For anyone watching this video do not make direct contact between the C
clamp and the caliper piston when compressing the piston! This is how an
aluminum caliper piston cracks and fails. Instead place one of the old used
brake pads between the C clamp and caliper piston to distribute the force
of the clamp evenly.
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What bolts are the ones he puts in at 6:50 to 7:00? What are the
dimensions?
LOL about those metal clips stop warping. NAPA people are not
mechanics. Baily brown is correct on the usage of those clips. The lug
nuts on your tire are what hold that rotor onto the hub, not a 1 cent
.060mm clip. Too funny.
Thanks for the video. This is very helpful.
It’s a good idea to secure the removed caliper to something with a
wire…if u bump it and it falls, it can damage the rubber hose…tie the
caliper to something.
Decent vid. Thanks homie
It didn’t work
Like the video, but you really should tighten the wheels with the tires
just touching the ground, but not with all the car’s weight on the ground.
Just lower the car until the wheels touch, tighten, then lower the rest of
the way.
this guys a complete redneck dumb ass.
lol I’m at level 101 so thanks for any advice as its more than I have
presently
Great! Looks exactly the same as my old 98. Love the Rush in the background!
Yes, this is brake-changing 101. Golly.
I usually push the caliper piston back with a clamp before taking anything
else apart. With ABS systems, it is a great idea to open the bleeder valve
and let the old fluid out into a catch can while compressing the piston
back into the bore. Close the valve before removing the clamp, top off the
fluid reservoir between each wheel serviced, and again when completely
finished.
Should have used a lug nut to secure the rotor when reinstalling the
caliper mounting bracket and pads. Your lucky not have damaged the caliper
when pressing the piston back into the bore. You didn’t replace the
hardware or inspect and lube the caliper guide pins either.
Thank u so much. I think u just saved me a ton of money. Thanks for taking
the time .
Hi I wanted to know when you took the pads off if u were only replacing
pads would u just put new pads on?
For anyone watching this video do not make direct contact between the C
clamp and the caliper piston when compressing the piston! This is how an
aluminum caliper piston cracks and fails. Instead place one of the old used
brake pads between the C clamp and caliper piston to distribute the force
of the clamp evenly.
Thanks for posting this video, you saved me $125
thank you for posting this…. all in all a easy way to fix this
thanks…..a lot
THanks for uploading this it really helps others out and have confidence to
work on their own cars. Thanks man!
NAPA website says those shims you cut off prevent premature rotor warping.
you should also show if you have your brake fluid take open
Torque spec for the caliper mount bolts is 85ft lbs for this vehicle. In
case you were unaware.
The 08-11 Malibu front factory rotors are fragile garbage that warp at the
very hint hard braking, those little metal clips are useless,
Lug nuts should be tightened evenly to manufacturers specs with a torque
wrench to prevent rotor warping.
How many miles do you have on your 2009 chevy malibu.
Those are there so that the rotor does not fall off when the car is going
down the assembly line.