2018 Chevy Equinox Rear Brake Change & Place Electronic Parking Brake in Maintenance Mode Manually

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This video addresses the procedure to replace the brake rotor and brake pads for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
In this video I show how to place the rear electronic parking brake safely into maintenance mode without any special tools or scan tools.
You can drill out the rotor retention screw if it's seized and not replace it. It is not unnecessary to keep the rotor on, the lug nuts will hold the rotor in place. If you do re-install it, use anti-seize like I did.
Use a small sledge to free the rotor from the wheel hub if it is rusted on by striking the face of the brake rotor..
All steps can be performed using standard hand tools.
I have included Amazon Affiliate links below to make it easier to search and purchase some of the tools needed to complete the service.
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While David Stumph strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, David Stumph makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. David Stumph is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

[@jjwakeland1571]

This has got to be the best car maintenance tutorial I've ever seen on KZbin. Every step well explained with a clear view of everything. Thanks!

[@ttabbles]

DITTO !!!!

[@williambuckner3680]

Man I was worried about the EPB, Everything I seen up till now was I had to use a scan tool. Because of your video and reading all the comments I realized now this is a much much easier way for a backyard mechanic to do his own work!. Thank you so much for this video just like everyone else says very detailed which helps immensely thank you!

[@beenrudy]

I've watched numerous videos on this repair. This has to be the most in depth explanation of the job. Well done! I'm getting ready to tackle this job myself. Thank you for your thorough explanation of everything!

[@collinthompson2848]

Very good explanation I just used this video specifically for the electronic parking brake and you couldn’t have explained it better. Thank you

[@richarddobreny6664]

This is the best brake replacement video I’ve ever seen! Congrats on an excellent instructional video!

[@BuckteethMechanic]

What more could you ask for? from sheer practicality in the production and the instructions, to utmost professionalism, and generous respect to fellowman’s intelligence. Thank you Oh yeah and I’m a tech btw but I talk weird sometimes forgive me

[@BuckteethMechanic]

P.S. customer didn’t need the brakes so he lashed out a hefty bill 💵 for honesty ( which was much needed since I bought all supplies prescribed in this video). today was a good day .

[@mosajab]

Best instructional video on anything ever!! Highly appreciate the notes 2!

[@ciscoskinnyman]

Thank you for this awesome and detailed video! I just completed all 4 rotors and pads replacement saving me at least $300. Still costed me approximately $300 for new pads and rotors but that includes grease, brake cleaner, jack stands, etc. The torx 30 bits for the rotor and the EPB were a pain in my ass to get free. Tight space behind the brake line for that damn torx bit. 😂

[@MDRAG1986]

Excellent video. Very clear instructions, very good video and very thorough. I don't comment much but I had to for this. Thank you for the instructions as I'm about to work on my neighbors car and was concerned with the electronic E-brakes.

[@georgehegedty7123]

Great video, i thought i would need a scan tool to reset emergency brake, but figured there had to be a manual way to reset it. Best video i have seen on KZbin

[@billlee9515]

Thanks so much for the tips. Worked like a charm on my 2020 Malibu Premier with the EPB!

[@saqibtariq7994]

Thank You for this because I have never messed with a electronic parking brake before

[@dwh5512]

This is the BEST instructional video I've ever watched. It was just as you said. Thank you so much.

[@micahtawney1]

Dude, GM should pay you for this video, great job!

[@lion_sword]

Wow, very professional and complete.

[@stevemitchell3183]

Good video - super helpful - unbelievable how hard those caliper bolts are in - must be from the factory loctite - ended up snapping one - dangit!!! - i'll be sending to shop to get that out -

[@nomoreblahblah]

Good video. Rotors don't always come off as easy as shown in your video. A few hard wacks on the rotor's face edges using a good dead-blow 4lb rubber mallet will loosen the rotor. I also found tapping the rotor torx 30-bit set screw with a hammer along with the rust-penetrating lubricant will make it easier to remove the rotor set screw if it is somewhat seized by dirt and rust. Most repair shops won't clean or lubricate the brake system as well as you demonstrated in your video. That's why I do the work myself.

[@WHEELOCKification]

So well done. Thank you for you for making such a clear and concise tutorial!

[@jeremyrock9305]

Very thorough video 👍🏻

[@timr804]

Your tip with the electronic brake worked perfect. Autozone has the brake caliper return tool loaner. The caliper actually has to turn to go back in. This made the job a lot easier. I did not have to remove the electronic part from the caliper.

[@DavidStumph]

I strongly recommend against leaving the electric parking brake on the brake assembly while winding the piston. You’ll be forcing the electric motor to turn and could break it or cause a sensor read error. Following mechanics guides, the manual process I show or using the scan tool are the safest.With the method I show, no turning of the piston with a return tool is needed. To each their own, and thanks for the comment.

[@timr804]

@@DavidStumph I just put everything back together and I have no error lights, and the brakes are like new. If I have any issues I will leave an update.

[@DavidStumph]

Stellar!

[@hughg.rection9161]

Very lucky. I ran into a case where the person damaged the epb sensor which was a tough fix since the part basically isn't available. Months later and $$$$$ the problem was fixed. Better safe than sorry I actuality prefer the mechanically withdrawl to the scan tool because you can physically see what you're doing

[@amahrihudson5060]

Awesome video 👍🏾

[@juanarredondo9601]

Thanks for Avery well put video. I've seen some videos before but not as detailed as your's. now I am ready to take the job Thanks again

[@trenteckhardt]

Very clear, great job

[@kukasally]

Best tutorial

[@ericsrisavaththay2503]

Really good video man. One of the best tutorials

[@GinaPetelle]

Absolutely incredible video thank you so much

[@DougGrace-y7d]

Thanks ,great descriptions!!

[@bluelightguy1]

This works perfectly thanks for the video

[@e.j.5601]

Great video!

[@thosecrazyarkwrights]

Thank you!

[@samueltekle5873]

Thanku so much

[@briannewton4540]

Great job sir, thank you.

[@rubielrodriguez2144]

Yes, lifesaver

[@graemegreen7682]

Thanks!

[@neillawrence4198]

Did the rear brakes on my 2018 about a year ago. I hadn't seen this video but having done brakes in the past dove into it on my own. My procedure was exactly what was shown here and worked fine. I was a little apprehesive about the EPB but figured what could go wrong. A little grease on the motor o-ring helped install of the motor. The screw that is turned by the motor was easily rotated with the tip of a flat blade screwdriver held into the internal spline. If I recall there are two holes or notches in the face of the piston that needs to be aligned with the matching pins on the back side of the inner pad. This prevents the piston from rotating during operation.

[@hmacks]

Shockingly good you’re the bomb

[@joshmatthew4125]

Thanks

[@goddessdanixo]

I am changing my brakes on my own for the first time, I don’t have my dad to ask so I came to KZbin to learn how to do it and I’m nervous as all get out but since watching this in depth video I feel less nervous and ready to tackle this project! I didn’t want to pay almost $1000 for someone to change them for me. Since this is my first time and I want to make sure I do this right, do you only need to bleed these or only the fronts?

[@edwardssamuel77]

Hey man do i have to put new calipers into maintenance mode aswell before installing?

[@jackshannon7177]

Thank you for the posting. It was clear and concise and easily understandable

[@Happy357mag]

Thanks.

[@qeisabd8264]

😀GOOD JOB

[@guitarplaya608]

Thank you for posting this. Huge help

[@davidwedge1313]

So I did it this way now my esc servise light is on and traction control doesn’t work any tips

[@saqibtariq7994]

Awesome walkthrough!

[@leonardjackson842]

Nice video. 👍👍🏻👍🏾👍🏿

[@kgainer]

Hi David...where is the 80 lb. ft. value from? The shop manual says 74 lb. ft. plus 15 to 30 degrees. What is the source of this value that you are using?

[@Viking_6_3]

This video got me all the way to caliper bracket. Then no -go... My equinox is AWD. Theres a big ole axle (little really) that doesnt give me enough room to get the bottom bolt out.

[@SLCmedia07]

When you reseat the EPB into the caliper, can you go ahead and just put the screws in anyways before depressing the piston?

[@HAVOCNOIR]

Dude...awesome video! I truly believed (told so) this was dealer only and a scan tool was needed to retract the electronic portion of the braking system. I feel I can confidently do this myself. What pads and rotors did you use? I have gotten over 100k on my factory set and have considered going w GM parts for the brake service. Thank you very much.

[@DavidStumph]

Raybestos

[@williamcalabrese2197]

great job on video was a big help

[@myunghwanbang8685]

I follow all the steps! Thanks! After changing the rotors and breaking, as I drive I hear some rolling sound from the rear as I drive. Do you know why I hear this?😢

[@jakev1341]

That sounds like the shroud that goes around the brake rotor. Bend it away from the rotor to stop the sound while rolling.

[@mrjoe676]

We were only changing brake pads, amd after reassembly there is a high pitched noise and it feels as though something is being run over with the rear tire.... any ideas what that could be?

[@aloiba100]

Check the hardware

[@xLeaveAWhisperXx]

How did you do those 18mm caliper bracket bolts with ease? I'm struggling with this right now.

[@nomoreblahblah]

Lube with rust penetrate let sit for an hour, and use a breaker bar. Sometimes you might have to apply heat.

[@leonsam12]

In the emergency brake motor, after turning the torque screw into service mode, do you screw it back out? Or just leave it in service mode and remount??

[@DavidStumph]

Leave it in service mode and remount.

[@leonsam12]

@@DavidStumph thanks yeah screwed it back out but the caliper just pushed back out, so screwed it back in and left it, got rear rotors and pads replaced thanks man👍

[@sabrinafletcher5101]

What if the Torx screws on the EPB won't loosen?

[@DavidStumph]

Put a small amount of pb blaster or other similar penetrant on them, let them sit for an hour, apply more and try again. They shouldn’t be too tight since they are in plastic.

[@GregSchmidt83]

I have a 2019. I'm guessing it's the same procedure. Are your brakes still functioning ok with no errors?

[@DavidStumph]

Yep, should be the same as far as I’m aware. No problems to report.

[@andrewmurillo7861]

So when you disengage the e brake you keep the car on throughout the whole process?

[@mhillwhite21]

So the epb procedure is necessary when only changing the pads? Excellent video also!!

[@DavidStumph]

And rotors, but yes.

[@mhillwhite21]

@@DavidStumph Thanks a lot!

[@tkizzle4129]

When you pumped the brakes at the end you said “with the car on until pedal is stiff” didn’t you mean off?

[@DavidStumph]

No.

[@marthagruenke2469]

When I push down on the parking brake button a sign comes up saying "parking brake engaged". When I pull up it says "parking brake disengaged". In your video you say to disengage the brake by pushing down. Should it be engaged or disengaged?

[@DavidStumph]

Hi Martha! Odd to hear your parking brake controls are inverted to mine, but regardless of that I can confirm how this should work. Before you start the change, you want to have the parking brake disengaged otherwise you won’t be able to get the parts off. When you complete the change, you’ll want to engage and then disengage the parking brake to reset the parking brake positioning. Hope that helps clarify, good luck!

[@andrewmurillo7861]

Do you keep the car on the whole time?

[@DavidStumph]

No.

[@jimknowlton342]

The only thing I do not understand is why messing with the parking brake was necessary in the first place. Was it that the caliper piston would not retract if you didn't put the brake into maintenance mode?

[@DavidStumph]

Correct.

[@Yakmandave]

Very informative!!! How many turns do you need to put the parking brake in maintenance mode?

[@DavidStumph]

Not sure the specific count. You can turn it until it’s seated fully, that’s what I did and its been fine every time I’ve done this job. Multiple car manufacturers, all similar with the electronic parking brake.

[@Yakmandave]

@@DavidStumph Appreciate that. It is the same setup on both sides of the vehicle with regard to the parking brake?

[@DavidStumph]

Yep!

[@paulandrakin]

😊

[@mounts81]

How do you get the electronic brake to release? You show how to get the clip off but you say nothing about retracting the pressure from the electronical component

[@DavidStumph]

I do. That’s done at 0:06 and further at 6:12. I hope this proves helpful.

[@dnetsuj]

A warning popped up in my 2018 equinox saying to service the "Brake Assist", any idea what that might be referring to?

[@DavidStumph]

This just showed up on mine…did you figure it out? Concerned it may be the brake vacuum pump failing or a bad brake sensor…

[@dnetsuj]

@@DavidStumph For me it turned out the battery needed to be replaced. The radio was also cutting out whenever the car was restarting after the auto stop at stop lights etc... Once the battery was replaced both issues went away

[@DavidStumph]

@@dnetsuj hmm! That’s a relatively easy fix, might need to check there first. Thanks!

[@DavidStumph]

Had the same messages and behavior. The battery change corrected. Working on another video showing this. Thank you!

[@terrysmith1973]

Once the module is in service mode are you counter clock wise the bolt before capping it

[@sabrinafletcher5101]

Do you have a video for front brakes?

[@DavidStumph]

Do not. Maybe one day, they are straightforward so potentially less need showing this process.

[@Dgood458]

300mm or 321mm frotor or 2wd 2018 equinox?

[@kgainer]

Both diameters were used. You have to measure rotor or check option codes for brakes. J60 is 300 mm.

[@mayos24]

No need for scanner?

[@DavidStumph]

Nope!

[@AnthonySmith-he1ok]

Anybody else having a whale of a time getting that torx bolt off near the brake line. Nothing I have is fitting in between there and I’m about to take brake line lose just to make room

[@quinchypig2]

Only thing you forgot to mention was everything would be stuck on XD

[@DavidStumph]

Lol… yes, but following this guide should make them a little easier to remove next time!

[@jeffreyyambor7163]

Thanks!

[@DavidStumph]

Wow! Thank you for the contribution!