2015 Buick Encore Front Brake Pad Change and Rotor Removal

Let Dean show you in 4K detail how to change the brake pads and remove the rotors for turning, on a 2015 Buick Encore
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[@fardmeyer]

I have been replacing my own brakes for 50 years, yes 50 years. When I am working on a car, I have never done before I look for a video for tips. Your video is one of the best I have ever viewed. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I will now do the brake job on my daughters Encore with added confidence that it will be done correctly.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for viewing and for the kind words Grayson. Glad you stopped by. In case you’re interested I have a video for the rear brakes as well. Please consider subscribing. Dean

[@JoeBob-hx4dg]

One of best car repair videos I've ever seen. Thank you for being so thoughtful and thorough.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for watching and for the kind comments. Don’t forget to subscribe and maybe check out the video on the rear brakes too.

[@qawamity]

Came here to double check things before replacing pads on my 2015 Regal. Only done this once before with a 2005 Pontiac, wanted to make sure there were no surprises in store for me. Anyway, good information here, thanks for putting it up.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for checking in. Hope it goes well.

[@bushballistics329]

Thank you very much!!! you are one of my Lifesavers as I am a single mama going to do her own breaks. no worries. This mama works as a RV technician rookie. Just only ever done backing plates. Here I go !

[@PilotViewProductions]

I’m glad you stopped by. I have several videos dealing with the Encore that I hope will help as well. Good luck on your project.

[@johns.8808]

Just came to make sure where the jack spot was on my gf car but stayed for the entire video. Glad I stayed because I never would have guessed about the torx for the rotor. I only work on my own chevy pickups so this was new to me. Thanks for the video.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Appreciate the view @johns.8808 and the compliment. Glad it helped.

[@chiane1654]

I own this model and in this economy I have to be smart and pinch pennies! Thank you for sharing, I’ll be trying my hand at some vehicle maintenance and repairs!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for viewing and please check out my other Buick Encore videos. Dean

[@82Falcon]

Right On Man, great video... Extremely well edited and great voice too

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks Lee. Hope my video on the rear pads helps as well. Please consider subscribing. Dean

[@joshuastacy7564]

If, when removing a caliper bracket, and you can't get enough leverage,(usually happens when working with a jack instead of a lift), turn the steering wheel towards the side your working on. It make for allot more range of movement

[@PilotViewProductions]

Excellent point Joshua. Thanks for viewing. Dean

[@ChuckyBeaver]

Was gonna say same thing.

[@alpuma8996]

Not many repair video's include the torque settings or socket sizes, nice job!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Appreciate it alpuma8996

[@tigarrejohnson789]

Great informative video. Nice narrative voice too. Thanks!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thank you Tigarre. Hope you'll check out my video on the rear brake replacement as well as others I have for the Buick Encore if you need them. Thanks for viewing. Dean

[@MFS45]

Thank you, replacing the pads and rotors on my mother's 2018 Encore. Pretty much the exact same processs as my Honda Accord. Great video

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for viewing and commenting SB

[@chrishackworth5745]

FANTASTIC! Easily the best how-to video I have watched on any automotive subject on KZbin. Great job and thank you!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for watching and the kind comments Chris. Please check out my video on the rear pad replacement if that’s something you also need. Dean

[@chrishackworth5745]

@@PilotViewProductions Now you need to do a total breakdown and rebuild of the Encore. Lol.

[@PilotViewProductions]

@@chrishackworth5745 Ha...I'm no mechanic Chris, just an ordinary 'Joe'. I'm afraid a total breakdown might cause me to have one too. lol

[@strickland4764]

This was a very pleasant video sir.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for watching

[@AyeItsEman]

Thank you so much very helpful. I’m a do it myself type and this helped me and saved me money.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Glad it helped! Hope you'll subscribe for more videos that, I hope will help as well. Dean

[@MrGrinxh]

This was a very good video

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for viewing

[@nataliejeanne72]

Wow this is great!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment Natalie. Means a lot. Dean

[@Evdath]

Thank You

[@tadpoled3514]

Awesome video!

[@PilotViewProductions]

@@tadpoled3514 Thank you

[@MrAlittle5150]

Good video but at 12:26 you say the torque on the wheel lugs are 140 ft. lbs. That seams a little high. I think its more like 100ft. lbs..

[@PilotViewProductions]

Got this number from the Buick dealer. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@MrAlittle5150]

@@PilotViewProductions Look at page 12-2 of your owner manual, it list the lug torque to be 100 ft. lbs. (metric is 140 newton meters).

[@michaelbeacon123]

Makes me incredibly nervous seeing someone with their leg under the car while having to use extra effort to remove a bolt. My jack from my old car collapsed when I did that once, just barely got out from under it in time.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Me too Michael. That's why you see me always stress using a safety jack in addition to the factory jack as I did here at 1:38. I had my Mercedes (a much heavier car than this Buick) roll off the factory jack years ago just as I was pulling my legs out from under it. It's safety jacks from then on. Thanks for viewing. Dean

[@69bjgmopar]

Great video thank you.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for viewing and commenting Bobby. Dean

[@ryanmariner]

Nicely produced video! It is clear you took some time to edit and it really shows. A few questions: Is the caliper free hanging once removed? If so, aren't you worried about the strain that puts on the brake line that connects to the caliper? Also, why not use permatex or something similar on the bracket before installing the hardware and on the back of the pads? Did you relubicate the caliper slide pin? I might have missed that.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Hey Ryan. Thanks for viewing and the recognition of production and editing time. Normally, I would hang the caliper from a coat hanger, but in the case of the 'front' brake pad video, if you noticed, I lifted the caliper up and set it on top of the linkage for video clarity. It was seated really well and I wasn't worried about it falling. Please check out the video I have on the rear pads for suspension by coat hanger in a more precarious location. Permatex would have been a better material than what I used, for sure. I really hate that CRC stuff. It's just that I bought so blooming much of it in that bright pink bottle, I'm trying to use it all up! I did not lubricate the caliper slide pin but it would have been nice if I had. Dean

[@sPaCe_NiNjA187]

When using the clamp to put piston back in caliper, does it just click into place and stay?

[@PilotViewProductions]

@@sPaCe_NiNjA187 Yes

[@kingg3259]

How can one figure out the torx for a 2021 Buick encore gx

[@PilotViewProductions]

@@kingg3259 Have you just tried Googling it? It’s between 110 and 120 nm

[@kingg3259]

@@PilotViewProductions I have I think it’s like a 15 but I’m learning. Trying to basically build my own repair thing why pay someone else to due simple jobs for labor when I can do it myself. Thanks you guys like you I’m saving money.

[@kingg3259]

@@PilotViewProductions right now that part I’m talking about the little bold that you had screwed out at the bottom

[@PilotViewProductions]

@@kingg3259 Yeah I didnt have the torque settings for that

[@kingg3259]

@@PilotViewProductions ahh gotcha yeah I have my manual I know my torque setting is like wheel nut torque of 100lb ft.

[@youngdreamrecords5922]

Whats the caliper guide pin bolts (10mm) torque specs?

[@PilotViewProductions]

The internet lists 21 ft. lbs.

[@yepyep7629]

What’s with the leather gloves?Also helpful hint you can turn your wheel to gain more access for torque or just ease of working on it.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Well…I have found that when wrenches slip off in tight spaces, leather protects better than latex.