Car Fix DIY Videos

In this video we walk through the OEM steps required in order to replace GM front and rear brakes on a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. We also show how to compress the rear caliper piston while using the OTC 7317A rear disc brake caliper tool. In addition, we provide GM factory service manual steps illustrating every torque spec for each bolt. This process is the same for various other GM vehicles including Chevy Impala, Monte Carlo, and Malibu, Buick Lacrosse, Lucerne, Regal and many other GM vehicles.

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OTC 7317A Disc Park Brake Caliper Tool Kit:
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-7317A-Disc-Brake-Caliper/dp/B0002SQUJK?crid=34AJLAACLMF9D&keywords=otc+rear+disc+brake&qid=1694607882&sprefix=otc+rear+disc+brake%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=teamdiynow-20&linkId=3a8c8107b234531bcf51f2133f0812bb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

ESCO 3 Ton Performance Shorty Low Profile Jack Stands (Best Jack Stands!):
https://www.amazon.com/ESCO-Performance-Shorty-Profile-Stands/dp/B0B8T66LMS?crid=1TN7BO8YZPHVO&keywords=asco+jack+stands&qid=1694611382&sprefix=asco+jack+stands%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=teamdiynow-20&linkId=8df0cf76f02bfd17d8de8eb123850f94&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

M12 FUEL Stubby 1/2 in. Impact Wrench:
https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2555-20-Stubby-Impact-Wrench/dp/B07HCM1HKG?crid=Y05SZ9KS8H19&keywords=milwaukee+stubby+impact&qid=1694563427&sprefix=milwaukee+stubby+impact%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=teamdiynow-20&linkId=b422e43495b2d9c7b6f2a50e52200edc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

CRAFTSMAN Torque Wrench, 1/2″ Drive (CMMT99434):
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Torque-Wrench-2-Inch-CMMT99434/dp/B07SQM2RQR?crid=8WMA4HGO0E0S&keywords=craftsman%2Btorque%2Bwrench%2Bset&qid=1694563716&sprefix=craftsman%2Btorqu%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-5&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=teamdiynow-20&linkId=99c421795c7acbdd9b0efee112d5870d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:54 – How to Check Brakes Bad
01:49 – Remove Caliper
02:56 – Compress Caliper Piston
04:54 – Remove Caliper Bracket and Rotor
05:32 – Prep New Brakes
08:17 – Install Rotor and Bracket
08:57 – Install Brake Caliper
11:17 – Remove Rear Caliper
13:15 – Compress Rear Caliper Piston
15:16 – Remove Rear Caliper and Rotor
15:40 – Install Rear Brakes
17:39 – Wrap Up

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