Little tip to save your anti-lock break module. Clamp the break lines with
smooth vice-grips or use the break line clamps that you are suppose to use.
Then open the nipple on the caliper tell the fluid comes out. Then collapse
the pistons. Then close the nipple. This keeps air out of the break lines
and also saves you from potentially damaging your anti-lock break module.
The abs does not always get damaged ,but it does happen a lot.
You mentioned back in the old days about safety, my friend was crushed to
death doing just what you are doing using only bumper jacks. That was in
the early 1970’s. Again… safety, safety, safety!
you should always lube the slides. if you looked one side pads were worn
but not the other. that shows your slides are not moving well. just make
sure you get brake lube.
I’m sorry to hear about your friend. I look back at some of the things we
use to do working on cars and it is a miracle that most of us didn’t get
hurt. Right on with the safety. Thanks.
Thanks for the tip. When I was in High School, a friend had a 1970 Mustang
and he greased the brake shoes. I did admire him for at least trying. He
persevered and did finally accomplish a successful brake job. I hope
everyone can delineate between greasing the slides and NOT the brake
pads/shoes.
When i’m feeling clumsy I also jack the car up enough to get one tyre with
a piece of wood on top of it under each side of the body infront of the
tyres just as another safety. Doing most things alone, nobody would ever
get to me in time if it came down. Two stands and the jack is usually
plenty though! I’ve been caught out on some cars having screw in pistons…
broke a few clamps… ha ha. Don’t get me started on drums either… Great
video HSP.
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Nice video. What brand of brake pads did you use?
Little tip to save your anti-lock break module. Clamp the break lines with
smooth vice-grips or use the break line clamps that you are suppose to use.
Then open the nipple on the caliper tell the fluid comes out. Then collapse
the pistons. Then close the nipple. This keeps air out of the break lines
and also saves you from potentially damaging your anti-lock break module.
The abs does not always get damaged ,but it does happen a lot.
Thanks for the tip.
You have a great Dad. Feed them and they eat. Show them how to grow their
food, and they eat forever.
You mentioned back in the old days about safety, my friend was crushed to
death doing just what you are doing using only bumper jacks. That was in
the early 1970’s. Again… safety, safety, safety!
Thanks for the video, I just change my rear brakes for the first time, same
brand duralast gold…Thanks a lot , saved me some money dude..Thanks
Thanks. I bought the best I could get from the Autozone @$54 dollars. I
don’t remember what they were called exactly- gold something.
Thanks. The brake set came with a packet of organic grease. I’ll bet thet
the silicon stuff will take higher temperatures and last longer.
you should always lube the slides. if you looked one side pads were worn
but not the other. that shows your slides are not moving well. just make
sure you get brake lube.
Thank you Sir!
I’m sorry to hear about your friend. I look back at some of the things we
use to do working on cars and it is a miracle that most of us didn’t get
hurt. Right on with the safety. Thanks.
Thanks for the positive feed back. Saving money and time is the way to go!
Good to hear from you TP!
Its been years since I had as much meat on any of my brake pads as the ones
you just took off! lol How you been HP?
Thanks for the tip. When I was in High School, a friend had a 1970 Mustang
and he greased the brake shoes. I did admire him for at least trying. He
persevered and did finally accomplish a successful brake job. I hope
everyone can delineate between greasing the slides and NOT the brake
pads/shoes.
That is an excellent idea and you can never be too safe. Drum brakes suck!
Thanks for the input.
When i’m feeling clumsy I also jack the car up enough to get one tyre with
a piece of wood on top of it under each side of the body infront of the
tyres just as another safety. Doing most things alone, nobody would ever
get to me in time if it came down. Two stands and the jack is usually
plenty though! I’ve been caught out on some cars having screw in pistons…
broke a few clamps… ha ha. Don’t get me started on drums either… Great
video HSP.
I was very fortunate and blessed to have a Dad who would show me stuff.
Nice video. What brand of brake pads did you use?
You lube the slides using a silicon based lubricant. Not grease! 🙂
I always learn something from your vids…thanks for posting.