Dealer wanted $700 to replace rear brakes. My DIY job cost me $100 and an hour of my time 😎

[@walterrojas1075]

For the naysayers, $78 for the brakes and rotors at Rock Auto. That doesn’t include tax or shipping, but parts are themselves are under $100.

[@aztharz5637]

Rock auto is THE best place for car parts, seriously. They ship basically within the hour, and it arrives here in Canada WAY before parts I've ordered from Ontario to Alberta.

[@marshallmann2171]

But how much moneys did all tools cost ?

[@walterrojas1075]

@@notsevenfeettall dang that sucks. I’ve had good luck but I haven’t ordered any electrical parts. Just brakes, shocks and something else. Feel like it has to be worth the price with shipping to order. Ordered rear shocks on my dad’s truck for $90 shipped. Oreilys, advanced and autozone wanted $90 for one. It was same part number as autozone. I’ll probably stay away from them for electrical components.

[@walterrojas1075]

@@marshallmann2171 parts below, around $600-$800 bucks, but I think most people doing this already have most of the tools needed. You don’t need the Milwaukee impact wrench though, a ratchet/socket set and a breaker bar will do just fine. They’re charging $700 for rear brakes, fronts can’t be too far behind, there goes another $700. Now you also have tools to do small jobs, fluid changes, oil pan, calipers, shocks, etc. -Milwaukee impact wrench $350 (home depot /online) -3 ton Jack $180 (HarborFreight) -torque wrench $25 (HarborFreight) -sockets $30-$100 (shop around) -Jack stands $30 (northern tool)

[@joshadams2812]

1a auto is way better. They're as cheap and I've never had a wrong part shipped. My last order was for plugs,wires and coils which is about 600+ at the parts store came in at 200 at 1a. But that's my opinion I guess

[@pra3t0rian]

Brakes and oil changes are the gateway drug into car repair.

[@sandasturner9529]

and filling up your fuel tank is only "secondhand smoke"

[@wittekPL]

You forgot about dad in the back

[@addisonsmith3503]

Then you do your timing belt and fuel injectors and intake boot and carrier bearing and suspension… well you get the point I’m addicted.

[@htmmotoring]

😂

[@beezymeech]

@@addisonsmith3503 timing belt change is such a huge step, but really important in older cars as failure can literally total the car

[@Dark5ide12]

Dad in the back like "Why you no doctor?"

[@twicenightley]

Bruh. 💀💀💀

[@sirflingspoo]

😅

[@garyh979]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@alejandroortiz2162]

Saw this at 5 am. To early for this. Read with the accent also 🤣

[@1windozesuk]

Plot twist, he so successful he is a brain surgeon that also does all his own car repairs, home repairs, septic repairs, paved his driveway, rebuilt his microwave and plays with the royal philharmonic. Yet.. his dad still disappointed...

[@axman2907]

My wife never believes me when I say I'm saving us thousands when I do our vehicle maintenance 😂

[@shadf7902]

Have her take her car to a shop for a lesson learned.

[@JW-jc8kr]

Hey that’s no laughing matter man … 🙀

[@John-pr6sw]

Women will drive 20,000 miles between oil changes. Their opinions aren’t valid

[@AngelsantiagojrTV]

true

[@justinshute5726]

They never will!!!

[@EastCoastReefer]

ROOKIE tip: Do not put on the parking/foot brakes. You’re going to have a hell of a time removing the rear rotors. I learned that the hard way. 😅😮‍💨

[@CaptinJack2]

What does that mean?

[@EastCoastReefer]

@@CaptinJack2 The parking brakes clamp onto the rotors locking them up, making removal almost impossible. You will be severely dehydrated. 😂

[@ibake84]

What if you have a manual trans?

[@andrewbennett8624]

@@ibake84chock the wheels.

[@whitejodeci8926]

​@@ibake84leave in gear

[@urizalzman]

The fact that your dad is watching you makes this even better 😂

[@666dynomax]

could have held the camera, that'd make me nervous

[@bootsbooy]

This man paid himself $300 an hour

[@danielfinney4295]

I love to see people learn how to work on their own cars, so long as it's done correctly. Basic maintenance isn't that hard to do if you have a repair manual and KZbin.

[@_Hangman]

A few decent tools remember 😅

[@mrmartin7131]

Exactly 👍🏾

[@morsumbra9692]

Learning this after a shop wanted $800 for a coolant blow out in my 97 Z3. Luckily a car buddy said "lemme take a look" a $10 coolant flange. A $12 clamp. $50 of coolant later. A few small spaces climbed in and a few cuss words uttered and im back on the road. Truly love the exposure to "big boy Legos" as I call working on cars.

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

These days manufacturers are making things much hated to DIY on jobs that used to be fairly easily done in your driveway!!! I was told a few years ago that on Ford F series trucks 2016 or newer, when you do a brake job just like that one in the video, you have to break the bleeder valve loose before compressing the calipers or you’ll screw up the ABS system and you’ll have to pay the dealership several hundred dollars to “un-screw” it; not to mention having to pay a towing bill to get it to the dealership!!!

[@danielfinney4295]

@@AzzKicker-bz1cb it isn't just the Ford trucks, it is any vehicle with an anti~lock brakes. In some instances pressing the piston in on a caliper can possibly mess the ABS pump up. Just wait until you see the bill for engine jobs on the big Ford and GM trucks, the entire cab has to come off to work on them.

[@johnroyal4054]

My man used a torque wrench instead of just hammering those things home. Mad respect

[@bobbynix965]

😅😂😂exactly. He definitely doesn't take his vehicle to any shop.

[@WillSwingem]

There are certain fasteners where the torque spec is very important and others where they just have to be tight enough not to fall off and not tight enough to damage the threads, those are tight enough not to fall off kind, I do however like to use blue locktite on my brake jobs especially if they had locktite from the factory

[@ShelvedBooks-lw9td]

Dad had to use both a time or two no thanx to me. 😔

[@stephenanderson5630]

No need for the mad respect when this is a normal process.

[@Skyx5m50]

My dad is an oldschool mechanic. He laughs at me when my torque wrench beeps.

[@christianrodgers6046]

and that's how it's done when there is no rust

[@DIRTY30DIESEL]

and when you have a $300 milwaukee fuel setup lol. No elbow grease needed. Had a honda crank bolt stuck. 1 inch breaker bar setup couldnt get it off with 2 people. Tore the holding tool slot right off. Went to home depot and paid $500 for a m18 fuel with a 8ah and the sucker came loose in less than 3 seconds with a heavy socket.

[@vermili0n]

Yea I live in New England and only drive 99 Outbacks. My last one was so rusty that everything was a bitch to work on. My new one is pretty clean so I’m happy

[@jondahl3173]

Well, the us on Toyota is the rotors invariably have threaded holes in the face. 2 bolts, a little elbow grease and rotors off. As long as the caliper piston pushes in easily and the piston seals are good, boom!

[@slytheninjamc2868]

take care of your car better then

[@DarkLinkAD]

@@DIRTY30DIESEL I could have done it with a 9.99$ harbor freight emergency road side impact. Ive ran mine off of 18v for like 10 years now.

[@ashantedula5696]

Pops got the socks with thongs slides. 😂😂😂 Pure Supervisor mode

[@LaTrawnWilson]

Micromanaging lol

[@scotthill6237]

Dad’s drip is real

[@illuviium]

Just did mine. On a 2014 dodge charger. Did it all myself. The set of brake pads was only $54 and after close inspection, I decided to skip on the rotors as they had minimal rust , no warping and lots of life left. Had to buy a new C-Clamp brake cleaner And crow bar. All told, I spent maybe $112 and alittle bit of my own manpower (which is truly the most rewarding feeling if successful) Had I taken it to a mechanic, the parts would’ve been $180 And the labor would’ve been $480-$510 If you can do it yourself, do. It. Yourself. Fr Love this video.

[@log3157]

I teach all my friends how to change oil and their whole brake system. Saves a ton of money

[@Hatchie1415]

You’re the real MVP

[@jamiel3504]

DIY is my only language, lol, not just because saving money but knowing it’s done correctly, yeah I have trust issues 😂

[@floppybeefcurtains7679]

I relate to this comment more than I care to admit.

[@jamiel3504]

@@floppybeefcurtains7679 yep, there are some good mechanics out there that do good work and then there are those ones that are lazy and do shotty work but any day I can do my own repairs, is a good day.

[@danielclipper931]

​@@jamiel3504 a lot of them dont start that way, but feel the pressure of deadlines from customers and the shop. So they opt for shortcuts on cars instead of doing things right.

[@jamiel3504]

@@danielclipper931 agreed!!

[@jaysant6958]

How do you DIY with blood tests or with the doctor? I have trust issues too like when they ask my history or parental history of this or that. I’m like any issue should show up in results without me needing to disclose history, but if I say I have a history of this & that, then they might return & say we found this & that in you. Off topic, sorry, but the trust issue thing got me thinking.

[@cl5342]

Shoot that was very clear and thorough in about 60 seconds. Well done! Thank you! 🙏

[@CanadianDrifter777]

Good stuff! Save money and get the satisfaction and pride of knowing you did a good job on your own!

[@roblovski300]

Pops was there to ensure you did everything correctly

[@Gunzee]

No, Asian parents supervise. Watch you make a mistake, say nothing until a few steps after. Then chide you. It's so annoying that I never let my old man watch me work.

[@Maudires.]

Definitely took you more than an hours worth of work though if this was your first time and your recording it… I mean why lie 🤷‍♂️

[@PFPTHEGREATEST]

​@@Gunzee Then its like "ya, i know. And i know that you knew. So why the fuck wait til i knew that you knew that i know to tell me?!"😂

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

​@@Gunzee my dad would sit there and call me a dumb ass the moment i mess up and keep going for another 15 minutes lol. Thanks pops, im learning!

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

​@@Maudires. yeah this is like a full days job (5-8 hours) if its your first time and lots of rust is involved

[@chevy_no_lift]

Bro had $700 in tools just to pretend like the dealer was an option for him

[@spacesuitor]

"influencers" of an entire generation.

[@Silentslayer998]

You can buy those "$700" in parts easily instead of going to the mechanic/dealer for a repair or two. They pay for themselves fast.

[@srt_traplive4912]

You never thought maybe he work construction or some type of maintenance job. I have tools and I’m not a mechanic. And harbor freight comes in handy.

[@damionstoen2596]

I mean honestly that is probably close to 700 in tools, but they easily pay for themselves esp. If you do any of your own maintenance

[@SingleBladedRonin]

So I either pay 700 and just get service, or I pay 700 and have tools to do it for 100 next time.

[@jaythatguyyouknow5135]

ASE master tech here. I love seeing DIY people doing mechanical work on their car while using a torque wrench. Plus the fact you properly cleaned and lubed everything before assembly is great too. The only things I would suggest that you didn’t mention is cleaning the old grease from the caliper bracket where the slides go in since the old grease likes to get caked up after a while and when you compress the caliper piston/pistons back in crack open the blender valve first to let the old cooked fluid out of the calipers so new fluid replaces it when you pump up the brakes (I typically attach a little tube on top of the blender and put the junk fluid in a empty oil container). Still, you did better than many other “professional” mechanics I wave worked with over the years.

[@user-rn3rn6nl3h]

Must bleed brakes. 👍

[@thesarcasticgenius3986]

Lol ya I want to see him extract a froze guide pin that has rusted! I love how people make these videos with false hope. Not everyone owns tools let alone a jack or 1/2 damn impact lmao. Plus some don't even know where to jack a car from!

[@MrDutch1e]

​@@user-rn3rn6nl3hwhy tf would u bleed brakes when changing pads and rotors 😂

[@jaythatguyyouknow5135]

@@thesarcasticgenius3986 yea but people making mistakes is how they learn. If us pros talk down to the people out there trying then they will not end up learning anything. I want to see more people involved with their car repairs (or any repairs to be frank) and I would love to see more pros be helpful instead of condescending and ignorant. Now I’m not saying I don’t enjoy a little bit of schadenfreude when a certain type of person that doesn’t know better does something dumb with their car. I just don’t think we should treat everyone that decides to take on their brake repairs like that.

[@thesarcasticgenius3986]

@Jay ThatGuyYouKnow I hear that. But there is another thing that I seen in my time is, that not everyone has the the gifts to even do a simple oil change. Ya I know sounds crazy and far fetched but some people just cannot be taught. Plus again tools! And how to use them. Utube does not show u everything. I tell people all the time if u have doubts don't do it. Makes no sense to mess it up then pay extra to get it fixed right. Know ur abilities and limits!

[@rafaelramos2731]

Way to go man. Saved yourself a ton of money. Cheers.

[@hungryowl1559]

Same here. Mechanic wanted 625 to change rear calipers, rotors and pads. I did it myself for 370.

[@1MicroCPU]

And they go extremely cheap on the parts for their profit margin Rather put that on the quality of my parts than on their pocket Dealerships are you blatant thieves

[@Depl0rable10]

Tbh 250 in labor isint that far off from what I'd expect at a dealership or the like. I wouldn't take it to them cause I can do it myself, but that's about 1.5 hours in labor in my area

[@arnold2428]

My Honda dealership wanted $1600 for rear caliper, rotor, pads. Fuck that

[@veteranacp]

That's a fair quote. The guy has to get paid a profit--his time is worth $, and he has bills to pay.

[@vincesmith764]

stealerships get paid to cover liabilty and lawsuits. Next time show all the youtube mechanix how to safely jack up and use jack stands properly.

[@CMMD564]

You know it’s real when pops over your shoulders with the dad stance 😂

[@sleepii15]

Yea man seriously saves a ton of money, I remember when I was showed how to change my breaks on my old scion tc. Life changing for real!

[@CultivatedMindstate]

Me, still waiting for the brake "upgrade"..

[@HerculesRockefellerESQ]

Less than $100 for a complete brake job is definitely not an upgrade from OE parts.

[@meegstomtom]

​@@BlackLung87 that's basic maintenance.

[@gregraycher4275]

He probably meant upgraded from garbage to new! 😅

[@topkek7003]

@Dave Davis drilled rotors are for looks.

[@100K-Pollo]

@@BlackLung87 ur stupid enough to think a shop would charge 700$ for rear brakes 🤦‍♂️

[@johnlopez3001]

My father taught my brother and I how to work on cars and now I'm teaching my son. Watching you tube videos definitely helps.

[@evan937]

That's a Proud father trying to figure out what the hell his son is doing right there! 😂😂

[@ROLLCLONES]

Bro got all the mechanic shit but said ill take it to the dealer??

[@feonics8917]

Don't forget to check the brake fluid reservoir. When you wound the caliper back, if someone has ever topped up brake fluid when pads were thinner, the system may need some fluid extraction.

[@Vikingxb]

I never push the fluid back into the reservoir. I always open the bleeder and let the fluid out there. A lot less messy, and minimizes the risk of the seals in the master cylinder getting damaged.

[@WillSwingem]

I usually recommend a brake fluid exchange with a brake job so I just leave it a little low after so it doesn’t over flow my shop gives a better warranty on out brakes if u get a fluid exchange with the brake job that’s why I always recommend them

[@Vikingxb]

@Will Swingem definitely not a silly idea considering how often brake fluid is overlooked. I'd say theres a fair few vehicles driving round on original fluid thats only ever been topped up when its gotten low.

[@KLOKSLAG1911]

​@@Vikingxbwell had a caprice once and did some mountain driving when the oil began cooking we had extremly brake fade and needed to pump twice before it braked 😂... but that just an american car. Also had this with a vw golf 2. When i reached 50mph and brake it brake til 20mph and then it didnt brake anymore. When i had a toyota starlet p7 from 1986 and brake it from 60 mph it did brake till 0 mph. Thats why the rest is crap

[@chriznew1695]

Yep, pop the cap off and giggle while it runs out thinking "dumbass Mr fix it here seen his brake light and added fluid........why does it need fluid......is something getting smaller.....wearing down if you will, and it's not fluid but pads you need" 😂😊

[@ryanj8274]

Love how pops is chilling with you. There are many things you can share with family but this one is at the top.

[@xxmeanyheadxx]

literally the reason i became a mechanic over a decade ago

[@RideForLifeCR250R]

You don't yank on a torque wrench... Supposed to apply constant, even pressure.

[@bmo14lax]

Constructive feedback instead of just aggressive bullying, love to see it on the Internet. Its a rarity Nowadays

[@simulize_studios7815]

And hold it for a few seconds so it doesn’t spring back

[@tylercecil5634]

If your torqueing something that brakes easily…. Maybe your slow or maybe a salty Toyota mechanic

[@tylercecil5634]

@@bmo14laxbro threw in the ….. that means he thinks he smarter and you have to be dumb to never have read the torque wrench manual like his daddy made him

[@Drew-wf7vw]

@@tylercecil5634 *breaks* - "brakes" are what the video is demonstrating secondly, his advise not to yank on the torque wrench isn't because you'll snap the bolt.. it's because your torque won't be accurate when not using the tool correctly.. If you're going to use a torque wrench, why not employ proper use of the tool?

[@Navajowelder505]

You made the right decision to do it on your own. Nice tires, wheels and great video angle. You encourage me to do my own. 😃 💯 👍🏽

[@The_Metal_Mechanic]

Don't forget to bed the brakes. I know people who don't bed them and then drive like crazy, causing the rotors to warp from their heavy foot.

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

And check brake fluid. Out of all of the tips in this video i feel like thats a necessity for new break changers lol

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

@@stonedmega1 thanks 👍🏻 sometimes i just type away and dont even look twice

[@hyphydan]

Bedding brakes is really only necessary for race/high performance pads. Recently replaced my rotors and pads with Centric (OEM for StopTech) and they say its not needed.

[@TheGameboy57]

So I still do a bedding in process for new pads. However, I have found it's not necessary for pure street duty. Even brand new pads will lock up the tires and you can only brake so hard as to kick on abs. As for warping rotors, I've found what does that more often is heating the rotors up and then parking it with the parking brake on right, or doing heavy braking multiple times and then just sitting there holding the brakes. Basically doing things that heat up the rotors more than normal, and then leaving the pads firmly pressed into the rotor, not allowing for an even heat dissipation. A good example is braking down a long hill and sitting at a light for 5 minutes. I'm sure there are other ways but that's what I have found warps rotors most often

[@Harmonic14]

Passenger cars don't get rotors hot enough to warp. You're thinking of uneven pad deposits

[@Roguex9x]

Brake clean is a degreaser. You have to wipe after spraying otherwise after brake clean evaporates the oils and grease are still present.

[@waynes.2983]

It doesn't hurt to wipe them but in actuality the brake cleaner will disolve the oils on the new rotors & as the cleaner runs off the grease & oils will go with it. So no you really don't need to wipe them. Just use enough cleaner for it to run off and take the bad stuff with it.

[@mattlane2282]

You don't even need to use it on painted rotors

[@EricB90]

I spray wd 40 on my brakes weekly to prevent rusting

[@SmDJeremy]

​@@EricB90 lmfao.. Gotta be cap

[@EricB90]

@@SmDJeremy obviously

[@CarlConrad-n1x]

Great concise video w/ main points covered & done correctly w/ torq wrench.

[@Dr.White_PHD]

Mechanics are the hardest people to trust. Trying to find an honest mechanic is like trying to find a blind doctor.

[@chiefdan07]

Seriously!

[@LOWZZ33]

Service advisors are hard ones to trust. A mechanic just wants to fix your vehicle.

[@Dr.White_PHD]

@@LOWZZ33 ya but they take advantage of people’s lack of knowledge as to what the problem really is. I’ve heard so many stories about little old ladies coming in complaining about their breaks. Mechanic finds a coffee mug lodged under the pedal and charges them for a full replacement.

[@HhhGggg-rz7bu]

​@@LOWZZ33service advisors aren't mechanics. They are predatory salespeople.

[@HhhGggg-rz7bu]

​@@Dr.White_PHDdid that really happen?

[@tjlovesrachel]

The real question is… why were you even at the dealer in the first place

[@Mizzraim]

My thoughts exactly

[@FloridaMan69.]

My thoughts exactly

[@dlee6985]

Brakes are one of those intimidating jobs that are actually quite easy to do, especially if you’re not working on old rusted parts. When that happens, it can become a pita, but the job itself is not complicated to do.

[@playdiscgolf1546]

9/10 times the hardest part is removing the rusted damn lug nuts lol

[@Teeveepicksures]

@@playdiscgolf1546 Rusted carrier bolts

[@shadf7902]

The easiest thing to do on any vehicle.

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

PB blaster

[@Felondail]

Fun fact for literally anyone who didn't know (because I've met a few who didn't) if hammering doesn't sound fun and you're one of the lucky dude who have the right sized bolts, those rotors can be removed by placing the bolts in the threaded slots and just tightening the bolts. Extremely awesome way to remove rotors/drums if hammering just ain't doin the trick.

[@kyeophis]

Man those BFGs look so nice on those rims

[@Jmacfann]

Should always give the caliper a good wire brushing too (where the shims sit especially)

[@KryptoMoneyMan]

Outstanding Bro, took it head on!!! Wish I had the knowledge...

[@thememebean1073]

Finally someone uses a torque wrench. Thank you

[@LuckyCharms777]

No such thing as a “torque ratchet”. It’s called a “torque wrench”.

[@thememebean1073]

@@LuckyCharms777 so is a ratchet a wrench too?

[@LuckyCharms777]

@@thememebean1073 A ratchet is a ratchet, it’s not a type of wrench, but an internally-toothed rotating mechanism on some wrenches. What some people call a ratchet is actually a socket wrench, which generally has a ratcheting mechanism. There are also ratcheting box-end wrenches and ratcheting screwdrivers. So I’d say technically, a ratchet is a feature on some wrenches, but it’s not a type of wrench because those wrenches are also available without a ratcheting mechanism. For instance, you have a box-end wrench (a wrench with a circular end versus the open-end wrench as seen in this emoji 🔧). Whether it has a ratcheting mechanism or not, the tool name is still box-end wrench, but it can also be called a ratcheting box-end wrench or non-ratcheting (regular) box-end wrench to specify between the two. So in the case of torque wrenches, which are a specialty type of socket wrench, there are the beam-type and the click-type. The click-type, as seen in the video, I suppose does have a ratcheting mechanism because you can reverse the direction of the wrench without also moving the socket in reverse, but that’s not considered a primary feature of the click-type torque wrench like it is on other wrenches so it wouldn’t be called a ratcheting torque wrench. Sorry for the long explanation. I just wanted to make sure I properly explained it so hopefully you’ll understand what I’m trying to say.

[@thememebean1073]

@@LuckyCharms777 I ain’t reading all that but since you put in the effort I shall change the mistake I always called it a torque ratchet at work and never got told differently

[@LuckyCharms777]

@@thememebean1073 Well if you choose to remain ignorant so be it. You asked a question, I attempted to educate you, but if you prefer to not take advantage of learning from others people knowledge, then you get to stay dumb. Good luck with your torque ratchet. I have a feeling you’ll be stuck in that job for a long time.

[@DH-rt3fk]

I told a guy at work 400 to do his breaks all around on his BMW and he said it was too much. I was like ok pal go to whoever you want

[@MiamiBomber]

I’m a service advisor at a BMW repair shop, and I can attest that no brake job is under $1,000 at our shop. So yeah, that dude should get trade that BMW for a Honda.

[@walterrojas1075]

BMW was charging me $1200 to replace the brake line clip for hand brake. It’s located underneath the car, above drive shaft. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Ended up replacing it myself for the cost of the part, $22. All I’ve read on BMWs is that every trip to the deal is at least $1000.

[@Gregg0112]

If you are an experienced tech and your gonna do his brakes on the side then 400 is reasonable but if your not then 200 an hour is a bit much

[@Bronco4eva]

Right I work for a GMC dealership and don’t get me wrong. I gotta make my paycheck but I really hate whenever I give people a quote for front and rear brakes with new rotors and it’s almost $1500. I’m sorry but that is incredibly unrealistic and the response I get from my boss is “ we’re just trying to be competitive with the other places around town” Go f!ck yourself if I didn’t have a warranty I wouldn’t be coming to you. And that’s from a person who works for the dealership! 🙄

[@MedicatedOMO]

@@Gregg0112 Not if you save him hundreds... And have done a brake job before.

[@lilibethdoherty295]

You mean "Steeler", The Service Advisor who writes up your Estimate at the Dealership Makes over $100K a year !

[@cecilholdway9177]

700 for brakes is crazy but if you spent less than 100 it wasn't an upgrade

[@ccramit]

I think he just meant upgrade as in replacing old ones with new ones.

[@atlcustoms6141]

We don’t upgrade them for 700 either just replace them with oem parts shit ya pay 200-1000$ or more for repairs and when we don’t have a part in stock guess where we get it from autozone, orilly, advanced, Napa etc you get the memo, dealerships are the biggest scam but thanks to those who don’t know shit about cars we make hella money

[@ethanmoat6]

As some one who’s a mechanic at Toyota in Australia brake pads are around $260 aud not $700 dudes just saying it’s more so he gets more views 😂

[@lucyloo2228]

@@ethanmoat6 does that include labor?

[@ethanmoat6]

@@lucyloo2228 yeah

[@uwulord7458]

Love the dad flops. He knows his role of sanity keeper.

[@michaelmappin4425]

Knowing that steps weren't skipped or half done. Priceless!

[@jeffriedstra]

Always clean uncoated rotors before install. But you never ever use brake clean on new coated rotors. That coating is made to be removed by the pads and if you hit it with brake clean it breaks it down and will not be removed correctly which can cause squealing.

[@YungEagle3k]

Always clean rotors anyways, that oil on new rotors is to prevent rust. You don't want an oily substance on a brake pad 😂

[@jeffriedstra]

@@YungEagle3k you can clean coated rotors all you want but you cannot clean them with brake clean. They have no oil on them, just the zink coating.

[@waynes.2983]

You are totally wrong about that. Always clean them with brake cleaner. The coating is not meant to be removed by the pads. Where the hell did you hear that? That's absurd.

[@seanmckay3392]

​@@jeffriedstraoh yeah like the brake pads rubbing on the rotor aren't going to take the coating off but brake clean does according to you right😂 no rotors have coating the only coating they have is a light film of oil to keep them from rusting during shipping and mouisture

[@jeffriedstra]

Listen, you are both talking about a different type of coating. I specifically stated that I am not talking about rotors that are coated in oil that is meant to prevent them from rusting during shipping. Obviously you need to remove that, most shops via brake clean, and more and more switching to dish soap now. I am talking about the silver, zink/aluminum coating that is baked onto the rotor during production on new rotors now. Very few have any type of oil coating on them and the baked ones 100% do not have oil on them.

[@67marlins]

Excellent job. Thanks for posting.

[@MrJoeBreezy]

Don't skimp on brake pads tho or you'll have to redo em real quick!

[@brandonroeder2461]

Cheap ones are dirty too.

[@madjackgamingandfitness498]

that's what I thought when he mentioned total price. for a truck the brake pads you should use are ceramic and alone cost 40$ or more, and rotors 110$ or more.

[@patrickhoiland2806]

Your manager did a great job!!!😂

[@armchaireconomist8648]

A good set of rotors and pads are around $ 200.00 parts only.

[@jacobmitchell9227]

430$ for my 2017 Ford fusion all around front and rear mid grades.

[@soilBGuRu420]

Bs😂😂😂 a quailty set of rotors and pads are at least 400+... this is aint no TRQ a1 auto bs but go ahead and buy that all in one kit nd be mad them shit squeak or vibrations still happening

[@DrewFordsendit]

@@soilBGuRu420 what do you prefer….?

[@mariodiy4517]

I have a 2005 Pilot. Amazon Prices as of 04/15/23: ACDelco Silver 18A1312A Rear Rotors = $25.90 ea. Raybestos Element3 Pads 865H $27.21 Or Wagner QuickStop ZD865 Pads = $22.93 Total in parts $74.73-$79.01+tax These aren't Bendix or Detroit Axle parts either. If you go to your local AutoZone, I would pay ~$280+tax on their Duralast brand of parts. It is realistic if you shop around before you need to do the job. The rear brakes for the model year of my vehicle. To me it looked like he was doing the rears only.

[@jonbaker3865]

This isnt a race car any basic rotors and pads will be fine and cheap for my vehicle and I just looked $45 each for rotors and $42 for 2 sets of pads so if you know math thats $264 for all 4 brand new and it will work perfectly fine

[@marccrotty8447]

Like how cleaned both sides of rotor by inverting on wheel studs. Cleaning the hub is critical to control run out. Good job!

[@maintenanceman1015]

You did ok but you should leave the caliper connected to the hose. Loosen the master cylinder cap helps also.

[@gibsoneustermann9846]

he did

[@nlocflick]

I'm. no brake shop tech... ive done a few tho.. I've never even considered removing the hose for a job like this. wouldn't this just be more work, more chance for failure of the fitting? my standard has always been to carefully suspend the caliper out of the way.

[@j.sargent9172]

​@@nlocflick yeah, don't take the hose off. Hang it with a zip tie or S hook. Taking the cap off the master before compressing the piston helps though

[@ThumperG]

He never disconnected the caliper from the hose. Maybe try paying attention next time.

[@annettegifkins-xl8ul]

This is why I always delete the brakes it's much cheaper during the short period of ownership. 😂

[@135moreno1]

😂😂😂 very short ownership indeed

[@kevyncagle6941]

Solid advice

[@lotus956]

Fax

[@Wishes890]

​@@135moreno1 And she gets the "upgrade" tail light warranty!

[@NineNineSevenTurbo]

They only slow you down anyway, good riddance!

[@CD-wg6hl]

$700 my ya know Wutt! Great job doing it on your own. 🎉

[@4X4ish]

Paying someone to do the job while you sit at home or in a comfortable chair is the trade off.

[@CZE3]

Wuss

[@Cris.tianmartinez]

Do you twirl your hair while you piss sitting down too? 😂😂😂

[@calidobe]

Nah I'd like my 700 dollars 😂

[@knowledge5106_]

@@calidobe Facts!

[@Wishes890]

Also: Toyota parts and labour have a warranty at any Toyota dealer, should there be an issue. The Toyota dealet assumes responsibility for the repairs. He screws up and kills someone, he is responsible.

[@austinwilbanks5919]

Back in college the Toyota dealership quoted me the same for brakes on my Tacoma. That single quote got me into fixing and maintaining my own stuff Thanks Toyota! 😊

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

I had my brakes go out and hit a curb in my first car. Quoted 1000 bucks for a new A frame and master cyclinder, actually needed a brake line and a junk yard A frame. Fixed it myself for 70 dollars. I'll never go back to mechanic after they couldn't even get the diagnosis right. It's been 11 years since then and I've done all my own work.

[@psyclr]

Good job brother! And if that’s Dad back there, give each other a pat on the back…enjoy your time with your Dad. Always. 🖖

[@itsrob2321]

Pardon me, but you shouldn’t jerk on the torque wrench because it won’t be accurate. Just pull smoothly until it beeps or snaps, depending on the kind you have. Good job, my friend.

[@albumreviews11]

Where'd you get the parts? Pick n pull??? 😂

[@boltsandbanter]

Pick N Pull would be under $50. You should know since you shop there as well.

[@albumreviews11]

@@boltsandbanter ❤️

[@albumreviews11]

@@boltsandbanter I was able to get wiper arms, headlight casings, break light casings, Sideview mirrors, lots of goodies for cheap, saves a ton of money by switching to pick n pull 😀

[@boltsandbanter]

Even better when they have a sale. Sometimes the environmental fees stack up, and when they sneak in a warranty I never asked for. I get plenty of parts there regularly

[@albumreviews11]

@@boltsandbanter Recycling at its best ♻️ 👍

[@jermpooh]

i love watching people who know what they’re doing. so satisfying🤤

[@craig465478]

Hope you opened your reservoir when you wound your caliper back in :)

[@gumps1986]

So they can blow brake fluid all over the paint? No reason to open it unless they added fluid as the brakes wore which is not smart.

[@craig465478]

@@gumps1986 huh? when winding calipers back in you should open the reservoir to pop the seal otherwise there will be too much air in the system to wind them in properly

[@Teeveepicksures]

@@gumps1986 wat

[@205carreviews8]

Those rotors you actually don’t have to spray off. They have a solid coating on them to keep rust away. You will hear a grinding noise for a few miles until it wears away. There’s my little tidbit of information:)

[@RoastFlea61]

Yeah it all just depends on what you buy, some rotors I’ve gotten have an oil coating for shipping protection, but the ones I just got for my truck came dry like you said, I still like to spray them down regardless to get any oils off that I may have gotten on from handling them.

[@205carreviews8]

@@RoastFlea61 still a good habit to have

[@Tojen-pt8um]

Most if not all rotors (even painted ones) are shipped with an oil coating on them. Always a good idea to spray them anyways before putting on the tires just to get off any slide lubricants you might of gotten on them during the installation.

[@godvana1017]

That must be an american thing, I have yet never seen suppliers in Germany like ATE, TRW and Bosch deliver rotors with an oil Film on them, they are always coated and ATE does the most visible one where it’s literally like gray paint on the whole thing

[@LuckyOctober]

Your dad watching you like “ahh I knew sending him to school was a good idea” Good stuff!!! Next let’s fix their dryer machine 😂

[@James-vc2jp]

And as soon as that high temp grease gets good and hot and Cooks those pins they're seized up.

[@robertg9334]

Ceramic lube for ceramic brakes is what I use never have issues

[@ohboy2592]

😂😂😂 tell me you’ve never used high temp grease before

[@arodjr06]

I learned to do this when I was 13. My boys will learn the same.

[@rosssinclair1313]

good. I wish the hell my Dad taught me how to do shit.

[@Yhappp]

@@rosssinclair1313 youtube is free

[@evelynnveleni]

Awesome job!! A+ for torquing the bolts. Most mechanics dont and wonder why the customer comes back and or make it impossible to remove by the next technician.

[@brianjohnson845]

You forgot to adjust parking brakes before putting caliper back on.

[@tmakerful]

There’s a thing called self adjusting parking brakes.

[@brianjohnson845]

@@tmakerful there not self adjusting lol or I wouldn’t have mentioned it. Been doing this for a minute now. That’s for your input though.

[@waynes.2983]

Just did the fronts on my tacoma yesterday. $105 for the pads from the deakership + $50 to have my rotors turned at an autoparts store. Started the job after 5pm & was done before dark, that includes an hour of waiting for the rotors to be turned. Screw dealer service centers.

[@trev119]

If it's a newer vehicle the rotors are so thin you don't wanna turn them because they will warp. Better to just replace them and wouldn't be buying parts from a dealership that's just common sense.

[@waynes.2983]

@@trev119 no no no... the rotors will be fine. They only warp if you drive like an idiot. The first set of front pads lasted over 90,000 miles. This is on a 2015 , manual transmission. I barely use the brakes.

[@tooltime4640]

Lol 90k miles on rotors and you decide to turn them!? Dude for an extra 50 bucks you got brand new rotors and have no possibility for issues. As far as the dealer goes. They can’t be putting on aftermarket brakes or cutting rotors at 90k miles. They have to fix it so customers don’t come back complaining

[@Wishes890]

Wayne! Where is your cape?

[@brandon7990]

Just did all 4 of my wife's breaks and rotors and changed her oil. Total cost was 360. Definitely way better than a shop.

[@turbyturbo1]

don't forget to mention the $600 of tools you need to finish this job.

[@MF-rw3rb]

Not really. Do need a few sockets, maybe some needle nose pliers, a hammer....

[@huckstirred7112]

1socket and a ratchet along with a screw driver . Torque wrench is just silly /. Oh I forgot to mention a pliers . $10 on craigs list

[@EarlPickle]

Few sockets and a few beers is all that are needed homie.

[@Maicon-b1b]

It's worth the investment

[@Daveunruh]

If you’re getting a pair of rotors for under $80 each, you’re gonna have some warped rotors by your second oil change. Good luck.

[@daveminuet8114]

I get brembo rotors and some other brand pads for NZ $127.00

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Toyota parts are cheap at rock auto. $190 shipped for pads and coated rotors front and rear for my wife’s rav4. She is on her second rav4, 300k miles on her first, at 175k on her second. I do all the maintenance. Easy 30 brake jobs and I never have any issues with warped rotors. It’s so cheap I change the rotors every pad change.

[@libaaxalee]

My son's 2017 Camry needed new break pads both front and rear. Called the Toyota dealer and they told me $600+. I went to AutoZone got the parts for only$130 and took me and hour and 1/2 to finish it all at home. It is truly helps to be a handy.

[@notans1krr46]

Oh so you find all those tools you were using in the back of a cab? Guess we're not factoring that in?

[@dustintunis9347]

About $400 in tools between M18 impact wrench, a torque wrench, sockets, etc. You can cut that down to under $100 easily, you just won't have the impact wrench. Might need a breaker bar to break loose the caliper bracket bolts.

[@notans1krr46]

@@luisamoa2500 I like Dustin's response better. He didn't appear to take it personal. Which is good, because it wasn't meant to be personal.

[@Navybyrde]

Tools are reusable, and the cost gets broken down over every use. There is a good chance that he already owned the tools.

[@hang4963]

All dealers are crooks in America 💯👌😂

[@jay-vd6rt]

I like how the father was there helping ,reminded me of my pop!

[@tonygregori4138]

I call b.s. no dealer is that high. More like $200 to $300.

[@boltsandbanter]

sounds like you've been to every dealer in NYC to ask for pricing. $200 is a brake job at an independent shop, if you're lucky.

[@kmacnumber2]

They are that high. My daughters friend took her car to a shop and they wanted $1200 to change rotors and pads on all 4 wheels. It cost me $225 in parts to change 2 of my daughters rotors and pads on all 4 wheels.

[@boltsandbanter]

@@kmacnumber2 that's the spirit! DIY brake jobs aren't so bad and can save tons of money, even if you buy parts off the shelf at Autozone or O'Reilly's. I got my rotors and pads on sale at Rockauto and my wallet couldn't be happier!

[@tonygregori4138]

@@boltsandbanter no I work at a dealer. So I know the pricing

[@boltsandbanter]

@@tonygregori4138 cool so maybe your dealer can teach NYC dealers a thing or two about fair pricing. I haven’t been quoted sub $500 for a brake job, ever.

[@phillipross7080]

Yeah, while i was out of town, the brakes were needing done on my caravan. They wanted 1500 to replace all of it & flush the fluid. They lasted long enough for me to do it myself. Saved right at 1000 bucks!

[@ralphdetloff8300]

Would be nice to have more detailed information concerning break pad replacement

[@KevinAcree-k1q]

There you have it!!!

[@richlymann6451]

Excellent work Sir, $$ in your pocket

[@ZNP420]

Great job! My only issue.. who chooses a *white* shirt to do any sort of automotive maintenance?! Lmao 😋

[@kpopRC]

what's your time worth? plus all the tools you used?

[@hixen9249]

Beautiful work!

[@theoranqe315]

Dealer told me 1k to replace strut mounts so instead I upgraded my entire suspension myself for the same price

[@larryyazzie4378]

Nice job .. thx for sharing 👍

[@CHEZO41]

I went through this. Mavis wanted almost $900 to change all my brakes and rotors. I told them they can kindly smd and I learned how to change them myself. 😁

[@justiceneveling3373]

I after doing this a few times, I’ve definitely learned this is the easiest way to do it but there’s extra stuff you can do to make them better last longer and actually show why you’d pay $$$ for a brake change by a professional vs a average shop.

[@iComplainer]

I absolutely love this wheel & tire combo!! what is this?

[@ericneal8582]

I love how ubiquitous the Daytona jack has become with auto DIYers. Great jack and great video!

[@rl72859]

That's how my dad used to look at my when I worked on my cars. Great video

[@MattyH64]

“RockAuto: All the parts you’ll ever need!” And I believe it. Most of my parts for my 02 Saturn comes from that website! Foglight assemblies, electrical connections, brake kits and calipers, suspension and soon to be alternator! So far, the parts are holding up the test of time and driving.

[@renatotesta902]

Another tip, for a more complete job, depending on the degree of rust, remove the shims in the caliper bracket and wire wheel the shim mounting surfaces to a perfect finish. Apply some paint as you've just exposed bare metal, and install new shims. Also worth noting that the caliper piston surface which contacts the pad, as well as the opposite side of the caliper inner face must be wire wheeled and protected, in order to apply even pressure on the pads. Hope this helps, happy wrenching 🔧🧰

[@billsmith2915]

same, never changed a brake in my life, but Honda wanted $500 to change brakes and rotors all around. Bought all the tools I needed, and brakes and rotors. Did the work myself after watching several videos. Now I have all the tools for less than what they wanted. Next I did engine oil and transmission oil myself. I find it fun and relaxing. Not sure I would do on a brand new car, but my old Honda, who cares.

[@bittercamari]

love Dad in the back

[@jonsingle1614]

You can save $$ by DIY ? Who would have guessed ???

[@peetymcfly8871]

you saved alot of money. congrats!

[@Battleborn357]

I see more and more people doing their own car repairs. Tired of getting ripped off by dealers and repair shops w/ 300% labor mark up. Awesome to see

[@TwinShards]

Did my brother's car front and rear disc/pad change myself. The rear was very difficult as the top bolt holding the caliper is placed at an akward position behind the hydraulic line. I was able to do the job with torque spec ;)