2016 + chevy cruze front brake pads

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[@corygardner3945]

This video is like a “Dummies how to” on break changes. plus steps not commonly taken by the average person who already changes breaks themselves. Excellent video.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for the comment

[@corygardner3945]

@@themechanic6117thanks for posting the video, I’ve just got done changing my breaks. Just wanted to make sure I didn’t need any special tools before I started. Like a star socket, or whatever.

[@andredixon6764]

Helped me tremendously i didn't have money for a mechanic thank you for an excellent video GREAT JOB

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for watching

[@dancurrier6421]

Mech Nick need your help with problem I'm having

[@ADR69]

By far your best "how to" video. Narration was excellent and the close ups were really helpful. I'm sure this one took awhile to get so thorough and clean so thanks for that

[@themechanic6117]

It's definitely a step in the right direction. I'm liking how clear the new camera is and with my new tri pod I'm able to get new angles. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@kkrollingskkrollings3173]

Thank u for the most detailed easiest to understand explanation on this. I watched a few yours was the best. Thumbs up. Great teacher. 👍

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@wyattoneable]

As always, great camera angles, editing and information!

[@themechanic6117]

👍💪😁

[@yodav9120]

This video was perfect. Helped me do it in no time. Appreciate you!!!

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@kimbates8017]

Good job explaining things and the shortcuts are awesome thanks

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@missaelarellano8306]

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@lamebrain_0315]

I'm definitely subscribing after this super helpful video

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@DanielRamirez-ws6rr]

Thank you so much!! Gonna tackle the brake pads this weekend!

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck and be safe 👍

[@RealBrino]

Thank you! Helped me out so much

[@benjamess3194]

Awesome job on this video . Thank you very much.

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@shuttledriver]

Excellent video. Narration is smooth

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@LetsGo-LoveYourself]

This was really good. I've never changed my bakes on my 2015 cruze but want to try it now. Your video was better than people with actually shops. Thank you bro. I appreciate this video!

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome. Follow the video and you'll be 💯

[@gregadams5021]

Great video very informative and easy to follow

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@bdubya7646]

What a fantastic video! Many thanks bro!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@monsterdoc]

Thank you for the video! This will save so much time and money! Well done!

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@bayronrodriguez7526]

Thank u , you’re the best

[@enigma8088]

Thanks, thats pretty thorough.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Great job as always! I love the swirly licence plate and I also want a cookie! 😂

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks! I'm more in the mood for smores 😁👍

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Nothing like some brake dust to start off your morning 👍

[@themechanic6117]

Breath it in 😂👍

[@warithprofessionalthoughts2731]

This was very helpful

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@rickshultz2539]

Great video Thanks

[@SteveRobReviews]

My daughter has a 2015 with 50K and the pads look like new still. Nicely done bud - TOP TECH 👍

[@themechanic6117]

It took 40+ years experience to be this good 😂👍. This car has about 60k and the pads still had some life left in them. Customer just wanted to get rid of the squealing noise.

[@MB-li6mr]

This dude is awesome 👍👍👍

[@ZeusEleuterio]

Muy bueno! Muchas gracias!

[@rikko47]

Taught me something new

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@lonniebeal6032]

Good video, but, there should have been a light coat of brake grease inside the slider plates, the those tabs should probably have been reformed slightly as those pads should move easily towards and away from the rotor or you will have premature pad wear and possible hot spots on the rotor. At 5:58 the top slider plate you can see the bend in the top plate. When you put the spring clips back you can see they didn't budge the pads, that's their job, to move the pads away from the rotor. Teflon plumbing tape works great as a thread lock, and it doesn't glue your screws or bolts.

[@125sm3]

Great job !

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@reddog9401]

great video,can you show me how to replace the pcv valve

[@naeriches9100]

I love this video the best one

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@LaBestiaHumanaMX]

Nice videos man!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks , I appreciate it. 👍

[@Agentblackvideodenver]

NIce Video.Thanks.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@AntRocker]

I like your way, you do it like me and do everything to dealer specs like me.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for the comment

[@TheAlpineShepherdBoy]

I'm about to do my brakes tomorrow (assuming parts arrive on time!) but it will be my first attempt and I plan on using your video as reference so I'd like to thank you for the straightforward and easy instructions. If I may ask a question, assuming you still check these comments, what sort of grease do you use on the slide pins? And do you use the same stuff on the piston/bracket?

[@themechanic6117]

It's a different grease. On the piston n bracket you can use "caliper " grease, on the slide pins you can used die electric grease. If you use anything else it'll cause future problems with the slide pins .

[@TheAlpineShepherdBoy]

@@themechanic6117 Thank you!

[@tavoesco2032]

Good shit bro thanks a lot 💯🙏🏻

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@Alvinyokatori]

I’m gonna do this soon

[@tourekawara7776]

Thanks Bro,I can save some little change from the mechanics

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@MattPSU02]

The Chevy Bolt is identical to.this in front. But the rear has the electric parking brake, which needs to be placed into service mode.

[@josepinela4636]

Good Job!!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you 👍

[@jonathanstoner677]

The caliper bolt on mine was 10mm.

[@deelupriyadarsh4859]

Great!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@BigDog50001]

I’m here for the cookies!!

[@user-cj1sc3rg2p]

very good video.🌹

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@TillNextTimes]

Could you change the rear brakes there’s always a little more difficult then the front 🤔

[@EXOVCDS]

Did that inner pad have a slight taper to it? My brakes are squealing and I think it's due to a tapered pad.

[@themechanic6117]

I didn't notice a taper but I also wasn't looking for it. The squealing do go away with replacing the pads .

[@isaiah_toosaucy]

Can we get a rear Chevy 2016 brake pad replacement video

[@samog777]

got a 2016 cruze with 60,000 mls and im going to do first brake job, Any Hints? Good video

[@themechanic6117]

60k sounds about right for first brake jobs. Follow the video and you should be ok

[@samog777]

nick, will the pro lift 3 ton jack fit under cruze? I seen em on amazon for under $40

[@themechanic6117]

It should fit. Is it a low profile? I'd recommend one of those so you know you can get it under any car

[@anderfogo]

Great Vid ! Do you have a vid for rear same car .THANKS .

[@themechanic6117]

At the moment i dont .sorry. Ill make a video as soon as i can

[@anderfogo]

@@themechanic6117 Thank for getting back . ,Best brake Vid ever ,THANKS .Waiting for rear vid .Thanks again .

[@themechanic6117]

@@anderfogo no problem.thank you for watching

[@rodrigobcn12]

Great video, I'll do the same this week, I also have the same cruze in the same colour. Lately I felt that the steering is getting harder, I don't know how to diagnose it, do you?

[@themechanic6117]

Im assuming it has electric power steering?

[@rodrigobcn12]

@@themechanic6117 Yes, it is eletric power steering

[@themechanic6117]

@@rodrigobcn12 ive seen the module go bad and cause hard steering

[@AndrewChaparosa-vu4ht]

What are those springs on top of the pads called and are they necessary to have? Changing my pads and it’s missing on one side.

[@themechanic6117]

They keep the pads spread apart . If you go to any auto parts store you can buy a brake hardware kit for your car and it should include the springs

[@samog777]

nick why on first visual inspection i see groves on both sides of rotors in rear but front rotors both sides are clean abd smooth?

[@themechanic6117]

The groves should not be there. Something must have been rubbing on the rotors

[@MrLilmac75]

Do you need to bleed the brakes?

[@texyat7388]

I was doing the brake job at night and couldn’t find one of the little springs that goes on top of the brake pads and rotors. I’m going to look for it in the morning but what would happen if I can’t find it and no one has it in stock? Will it cause any problems if I don’t put the springs back?

[@themechanic6117]

I'm assuming the spring in the center of the caliper? They keep pressure on the pads to prevent noise or rattling of the pads

[@texyat7388]

@@themechanic6117 Thanks. I was able to find it yesterday in the light of day so I finished up and everything is great.

[@wedoitjohnny_]

What kind of gun do you have to remove and put back on the lug nuts ? Is it the air type or electric ? Like battery, just wondering because I bought one at autozone but its either not strong enough or something because it keeps damaging the lug nuts ..

[@themechanic6117]

How is it damaging lug nuts? Are you using the correct size sockets?

[@wedoitjohnny_]

@@themechanic6117 yeah it fits perfectly, it's just scratching them , like it takes longer than it's supposed to , to unscrew them

[@themechanic6117]

How much ft lbs is that gun rated for? The battery impact I use every day is rated at over 600 ft lbs

[@samog777]

👍

[@keithdale2794]

My caliper bolts were 10mm.

[@themechanic6117]

When calipers get changed sometimes the bolt sizes change. I see it all the time

[@keithdale2794]

Ok thank you. Your video is great! Very detailed, and I love the extra steps you took with the grease and stuff!

[@themechanic6117]

@@keithdale2794 you're welcome. Glad the video helped you

[@vvvvvv6942]

🌺

[@dancurrier6421]

hello I have a 2015 Chevy Cruze put on new front rotors and pads now on left side I hear a grinding noise when I press on the brakes . Any information would be appreciated ty

[@themechanic6117]

Best i can recommend is to take that wheel off and inspect the brakes. Makes sure the dust shield isnt touching the rotor or the hardware kit

[@lonniebeal6032]

New pads and rotors may make noise until the pad "seats" which really doesn't take very long.

[@joseaguilar1681]

Where did you get those hooks brother??

[@themechanic6117]

Autozone

[@pyaradadwal3518]

My piston won't go back is kind of stuck any suggestion how to put it back?

[@themechanic6117]

If its difficult to go in you're better off replacing the caliper... It'll cause all kinds of problems. Happened to me a few days ago. Used a caliper that i had a hard time forcing the piston in. It held constant pressure on the rotor.the wheel wouldn't spin freely and the pads were smoking after a short drive almost catching on fire! Just replace the caliper

[@bobbarker3248]

You don't need to remove the cap on the master cylinder when compressing the caliper's piston. Also, I would suggest removing that bottom fastener so you don't need to pry on the caliper's piston. Prying on the caliper's piston only on one side can damage it. Notice how the tool you used later to compress the piston applies an even pressure on the piston.

[@themechanic6117]

Of couse it doesnt have to be removed. 95% of brake jobs i dont i dont remove the cap. The problem is if i didnt include it in the video the people point it out... Apparently if i do do it people still point it out 😂. I agree with not pushing the piston at an angle but its just a very small amount. As long at the correct tool is used to compress the piston itll be fine. Thanks for watching

[@gunslinger5162]

What did ypu put on the slide pins?

[@themechanic6117]

Most likely die electric grease. It wold dry out like other grease do

[@SPRIGGANX02]

I changed the rotors and pads on my 2017 and i hear a slight rattle noise now whenever i hit bumps...any thoughts?

[@themechanic6117]

Make sure everything is tight!

[@SPRIGGANX02]

@@themechanic6117 Forgot to mention I figured out what it was. Somehow left the hook I was using to hang the caliper up on the shock....surprised it didnt fall off when I was driving. Thanks for the video.

[@themechanic6117]

@@SPRIGGANX02 nice to hear it was a simple mistake.ive done that before lol

[@mikehall7806]

would a 2017 chevy trax be the same

[@themechanic6117]

Yes it'll be the same

[@MB-li6mr]

My concern is compressing the piston, how can i do this simpler

[@themechanic6117]

Buying the inexpensive tool i showed in the video is the easiest and safe way to compress the piston

[@jonj3233]

@@themechanic6117 Great video. What tool is that called and what type of grease should I get specifically?

[@themechanic6117]

Look for a brake caliper tool. I use synthetic caliper grease. Different manufacturers make them

[@jonj3233]

@@themechanic6117 THank you. Subscribed.

[@lonniebeal6032]

Tools is $10 on Amazon, C-clamp, my rear caliper I just pushed it against the rotor after the c-bracket was off.

[@39LEGOTO]

What’s the rush? You don’t need to talk to fast.

[@williamh6253]

Is this the same for the 2018 Chevy Cruze?

[@themechanic6117]

It should be very similar, or exactly the same

[@williamh6253]

@@themechanic6117 Awsome man I'm going to attempt it next week lol.

[@themechanic6117]

@@williamh6253 good luck

[@chase5224]

Howd you make out? Gonna attempt today on a 2018

[@themechanic6117]

It's the same for your 2018

[@purelife1709]

🚗👍

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks 👍

[@Pete391]

Your brake pads were fine...Looks like the rotor was what needed replacing..

[@themechanic6117]

Rotors got replaced later aling with new pads. This video is for people who just want to change pads

[@marioandrade4145]

Are the back brakes the same process as the front ones ?

[@themechanic6117]

Pretty much the same thing and long as it has rear disk brakes

[@michaelcutrona2009]

How many ugga duggas is 21ft lbs

[@themechanic6117]

🤣 just enough lol

[@jeeperjeeper2956]

You should have removed the two polts

[@themechanic6117]

Which bolts and why?

[@jeeperjeeper2956]

The slide pin was contaminated from when you cleaned the rust. I would remove both bolts and keep the slide pins in place while cleaning the rust. I saw that you wiped it off and the end but still not the best practice

[@themechanic6117]

Oh ok 👍

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

PADS: Inboard and Outboard (in=inside, out=outside) SHOES: Leading and Trailing (Lead=first Trail=last) All wheel components are designated: LF, RF, LR, RR, (Left Front/Right Front/ Left Rear/ Right Rear) Avoid saying "back" (wheels, brakes, etc.). Know your nomenclature, sound Professional. I'm not trying to be a jerk know-it-all, just trying to help you.

[@themechanic6117]

no offense taken. I know the names and abbreviations , i just find it easier to say front or back even if it doesn't sound professional . i understand where you're coming from

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

@@themechanic6117 THANK YOU 🙌✌

[@davidh5056]

Alot of mistakes : First off new pads on old rotors such a waste of time ( not even machining ) or replacement. Don't expect brakes to last long.Nouse, pulsation,uneven wear. Next you put new pad retaining clips non with out cleaning,sing of poor workmanship. Next not properly removing bot caliper pin bolts leads to seizing. I would like to try and take rotor off next brake job.That will be fun and from all beating and banging next time that harms the wheel bearing. Lastly no lubricant,antiseize or disc quite on back sides of pads . . . .

[@hughgrecshin8687]

Wow. It must seriously suck to be you David H. Perhaps a little lubricant for your hemorrhoid problem would help your situation. Good luck with that and I hope you feel better soon.

[@sattvab]

Any idea if this is similar for a 2018 chevy cruze?