Does Your Car Shake When You Brake, Do This

Car shakes when braking. Does Your Car Shake When You Brake, Do This, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix shaking car. How to fix a car that shakes. How to replace rotors and brake pads. How to replace rotors. How to replace brake pads. Car shakes when I brake. Why does your car shake. Vibration when braking at high speeds. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@Nissaninthewoods]

I have a 1995 Chevrolet c 1500, 2wd and I'm having some serious braking issues. When I press the brake pedal the truck attaches to the left then snatches to the right then kinda clears up. I cant figure out what is causing this. It has newer calipers on it those were done maybe 4-5 months ago

[@scottykilmer]

YoDood: I just did, this is a repair video, and I have over 500 repair Videos on the channel covering almost everything related to car repair

[@virenvs905]

Thank you Scotty. I've learned so much from your videos. Greetings from a non disclosed country in south America

[@nahmaninisithole2734]

Hi Scotty, does the big fan count as an item used in this video? It's a lot like a small fan only bigger! (Seinfeld reference- the big salad vs. small salad at the diner scene). Thanks Scotty!

[@schm147]

The brake pads you linked are not the ones you used in the video

[@lokeman8492]

I solved the problem by just not breaking anymore.

[@deasttn]

You can also just throw it in reverse

[@FabiSZN]

I just go off roading GTA style through my neighbors backyard. That way there's no traffic to break for.

[@MinT-tw8is]

When you're going 100kmph and your brakes don't work, just rip up the handbrake and you'll come to a stop really quick.

[@cb250nighthawk3]

No response from you, so I reckon you've gone to live underground with The Resident.

[@THESMOOVEGAMER]

deasttn OMG 💀💀

[@baezn88]

Scotty. Paint the caliper red. It will help and improve your braking. Also it will show others you mean business.

[@kingeleven3820]

plus 10 hp per caliper

[@johnw3379]

Add a spoiler and get an instant 30 Hp, the bigger it is the more you gain....this is common knowledge lol

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

A turbo sticker on rear trunk lid adds 350 extra horsepower.

[@baezn88]

@@thinkingimpaired5663 now you're talking! That's what up... mad gains.🤣

[@ItsBFrizzy]

i know barely anything about cars and when he toko the caliper off im like hmm maybe i can paint mine LOL

[@borginator1493]

Don't be fooled, Scotty's wife still has to pay him to get her car fixed.

[@slicaltimistic1]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@evilal20]

That's a lot of sandwiches

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Damn, I'm glad I'm not married !!

[@tuyhoaphuyen3412]

Yea, she pays him to fix her car with his money :))

[@newtonraymond77]

@@tuyhoaphuyen3412 out one pocket into the other

[@ironyofshaun]

I haven't warped a rotor in over a decade, even with heavy duty use. Buy quality parts & USE A TORQUE WRENCH on your lugs EVERY TIME! If its going in the shop, insist they torque lugs to spec before they even begin. Oh & dont forget to "rev up" (pump) your brakes before you drive away after a brake job so you don't warp your car. Like this comment so more people hopefully see it.

[@MrSamadolfo]

😒 meh I just put em on good and tight, evenly, they dont have to be on that tight anyways

[@luptonpittman6520]

ironyofshaun I would imagine it would be automatic to pump the brakes after replacement. Wouldn’t it be natural to do it when you first step on them and they go to the floor? How could someone not do it?

[@ironyofshaun]

@@luptonpittman6520 Someone in a hurry, a porter at the dealership I worked at did it. It was a manual transmission vehicle. Porter got into the car, started it, released the hand brake & drove away never touching the service brake till he needed it at the other side of the shop.

[@ironyofshaun]

@@MrSamadolfo Yes everyone has a version of good & tight, including a person with little experience trying to save a buck, perhaps like the core audience of this video. A torque wrench can be had for cheap & should be a staple for any beginner. People with experience can do just what you said.

[@MrSamadolfo]

@@ironyofshaun 🤓 yup sounds good

[@navret1707]

Don’t forget to depress the brake pedal a couple of times BEFORE driving off - it can be very embarrassing when you run to something or someone because you have no brakes

[@paulsengupta971]

I was going to say that, don't forget to press the brake pedal a few times until you get resistance! Scotty might want to add it to the video! :-)

[@bansheemania1692]

I forgot that part once. I was doing a Pitstop style brake change. Whoops

[@MR-nl8xr]

What you said is embarassingly funny😅

[@MR-nl8xr]

@@bansheemania1692 that's how i do my brakes, just want it over with. I remember to pump them though before i drive off.

[@MrSamadolfo]

😂 yup i forget to do that most of the time! 😏🔥🔥🔥

[@mike42ohio]

I'm going to leave my warped rotors on my car, it's like a massage chair every time I slow down.

[@havocsrev3nge625]

I love watching these tutorials and free advice videos! I don’t see why some people hate on you when you just give advice on how to make a car last longer. You’ve definitely helped me out since I just started driving and have to do most repairs or service on my own.

[@rabiguerrero]

Scotty is legendary, from sense of humor to obviously his knowledge. I hope you read this and realize truly how much of an impact you've done for everyone who tunes in. Cheers from TX

[@badbyte5417]

Damn Scotty, brake job in five minutes. You make these shops look bad. I spend all day waiting for them just to take the wheel off!

[@marshapple]

Wth? I didn't wait up to 15mins for that

[@tylerironside8109]

Your use of graphics is friggin' magnificent as always. Perfect combination of funny and educational. You can't go wrong with Scotty!

[@martinp.9853]

I had this problem with my Subaru, I just googled the issue and decided it was the warped rotors so I changed both front rotors and problem solved. I'm glad Scotty finally uploaded a diy video , haven't seen one in a while.

[@wrong2h8]

You're my favorite mechanic to watch on KZbin, BUT I noticed something you did not do that I always do and I NEVER have anybody come back saying something squeels, sticks, and rattles. And that is clean and relube the caliper slides. You could argue that it doesn't need done everytime, it's just preventative maintenance and a quick step above and beyond what 99 percent of mechanics do! Lol I can't tell you how many time I talk to people who got their brakes done and I meet them and they find out I do brakes and they always say they have a grinding and 9 times out of 10 it's caliper slides. Just something I do! And still a great video Scotty!

[@nicholasbeck7670]

Oh yeah. Right on bruddah. If those sliders stick or jam -- especially on the Toyota -- you may find yourself with a dangerously low brake pedal. Clean and grease those sliders.

[@nimwayxi175]

@@nicholasbeck7670 yes sliding pins should be lubricated, if they stick uneven wear and poor braking can occur.

[@mike42ohio]

I earned my ASE certification from Scotty Kilmer on KZbin

[@sonyviva308]

Good luck proving that to your customer

[@vinsonho1837]

sonyviva308 it was a joke lol

[@MrSamadolfo]

😍 yup Master Certified 😍

[@sonyviva308]

What?

[@sonyviva308]

@@vinsonho1837 Came back to see what's going on here. Oh I was a straight head before this lmao

[@b18citr]

Great video Scotty. As usual very well explained and educational. Your better off with a magnetic dial indicator. But you and most people reading this already know this. One other thing. If the Vehicle is equipped with rear drums . Even if you just installed new drums and shoes. If the star wheel adjuster isn't adjusted properly. When you apply the brakes, the pedal will pulsate. It's very easily missed. This is the same procedure for emergency parking brake shoes for vehicles that use rear disc with the parking brakes shoes located on the inside of the rotor . And I have to mention. I love your take on Lexus. New vehicles in general have gone down hill. I'm a proud owner of a 2003 Lexus GS 300 and it's an amazing luxury vehicle. Little maintenance will take you a long way. Also the GS 400 and 430 are also gems. These were almost 80k back in the day. Now you can find one under 200,000klm for under 7k. I could go on and on about these. Your getting a lot for your money.

[@Studio42dotCom-Real]

Already did all of this and will be replacing some rotors and got a mechanics dial to confirm it. It's just good to see I'm doing the same thing the same way as the guys who know what they are doing. You almost always seem to know what I need to do, either just after I did it or a few days before I have to go do it. Thanks for saving me a load of money on repairs!

[@tayninh69]

Thanks Scotty, I had an issue with a 2002 Pontiac Grand AM GT. The front brake rotors would warp after a month or two service. After doing some research I bought a pair of drilled and slotted rotors and never had the problem again.

[@nosoupforyou425]

So glad to have you Scotty ! 🖖

[@larryburnett100]

Thanks for another great video always informative 👍🔧 🔧

[@WillyWanker1974]

As always, your channel saves me money and best of all keeps my stress levels out of the red zone. THANKS!

[@neosupreme7971]

Probably the best automotive maintenance video I've seen. Super informative, totally clear and concise.

[@bijnor67]

There are better ones but I can’t name the other channel. Just search the topic and you will find one.

[@mimochall]

Great pieces of advice Scott. Salute from Morocco! I'm a great fan.

[@scottykilmer]

hello and thanks for the support!

[@bobbates6595]

We love Morocco! Peace!

[@iliasvamos9485]

If you would only know how corrupt and sick the goverment and there dog of a king is you would be discusted of morocco.

[@bobbates6595]

Ilias Vamos You may be right, I am just talking about the people! I don,t know anything about the king!

[@up648]

Just a couple of pointers. One sometimes it isn’t necessary to replace rotors when they can be spun with a lathe so long as it does not exceed or meet its minimum thickness, however still highly recommend replacing brake pads. Next if your going to replace the brake pads when you plan on depressing the pistons inwards it’s a good idea to remove the brake reservoir filler cap as it can make pushing the pistons in a lot easier and minimizes the chance of damaging the master brake cylinder. Just my thoughts.

[@williamtoccijr9579]

Informative and entertaining...great video...I’ve been looking for an answer to my cars shakey brake syndrome...and as an Uber driver videos like this helps me save money...not to mention that you actually gave good advise on where to get the tools cheap...awesome video

[@SalandFindles]

Wow, an actual repair video like he used to do! Been waiting for one of these for a LONG time!

[@alphamacho6401]

Rev up your shaky car! 🚗💨💨💨

[@minajbrazy8010]

Alpha Macho LMFAOOOOOO

[@darkillusion2070]

Lol

[@NoWr2Run]

That's DAMN FUNNY,LMAO.

[@Blueman2018]

Does your car shake when you fart lol

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

My 98 year old grandma has a shaky end

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Good video. Only thing missing is that before compressing the caliber you need to open the brake fluid reservoir to allow for back pressure. It makes pressing it a lot easier when you aren't fighting the pressure. Also lubricate the caliber slider pin since it's out now, a lot of rotor damage happen when the pins aren't sliding properly and wearing the rotor unevenly.

[@bijnor67]

Don’t take your car to a KZbin mechanic.

[@cbrrebates]

Not true. The brake fluid reservoir cap is not sealed. I agree lubricating the caliber slider pin.

[@GG-ml3vr]

You know its a calliper right?

[@mikemaupin4507]

So true, if your worried about back pressure, your compressing piston too fast causing damage that Scotty clearly warned about.@@cbrrebates

[@michaelbailey4164]

@@GG-ml3vr Well actually it is Caliuper from the french word Kaluapour or Calpor coined in Plage de Saleccia Provence just after the treaty of Verdun in 843 which split the Frankish Empire into 3 parts.

[@huss1205]

that was a smooth change, I am thinking of doing it to my car next time when I change the brake rotors and pads. that was the easiest and fastest brake change video I have seen, didn't see a lot but that was good enough to show you how to do it yourself....

[@kjamison5951]

Clear and concise! Thanks Scotty! I have replaced many rotors and pads this way!

[@2nd_gen_adventures990]

Scotty is the uncle I never had who knows every damn thing to know about car repair. Thanks uncle Scotty

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Great time to inspect and lubricate caliper slider pins, Excellent video Scott

[@davidjames666]

ClusterHeadSurvivor Many times I have seen rust under or behind the rubber slider sleeves. When the rubber is in place, it is being squashed by the rust bubbles, thus squeezing the pin while its inside the rubber sleeve. This will cause uneven resistance between the top pin and bottom pin which will cause a shutter.

[@MrSamadolfo]

🤓 yes i posted a comment on it, its so easy, dont b F lazy, pull off boots and pins, inspect clean replace, relube only with clear nonreacting 'Silicone Grease' and install, make sure when u finish that the pin slides freely in & out, thats how she likes it! 😍😂

[@harrybusche6551]

Any other extremely useful tips?

[@bobandy3097]

Love, love, love your videos! You have a great sense of humor, and you share a wealth of knowledge in each video. Thank you sir! New subscriber...

[@jeremiahtopham4970]

I had this on my 99 accord ex and i did the pads and rotor, it was super easy and fun to do and totally fixed the problem.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Scotty, before pressing the pistons back in make sure the brake reservoir is not topped off or you will make a mess. What I do is top the reservoir with the proper brake fluid put a hose on the caliper bleed screw and into a catch can. I then will press the pistons back in when the bleed screw is opened. Make sure to close bleed screw right away when the pistons are completely retracted as not to introduce air in the brake line. By using this method you purge the old fluid out of the caliper, you then top off the brake reservoir, voila! I am sure you do this yourself but have to keep these informative videos as short as possible.

[@jose9th]

Thanks for the tip. Wouldn't you also recommend using a one man bleeder tube/bottle during this process to really make sure no air is introduced into the system.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Honda Mitsubishi you sure can!

[@davidjames666]

I clean the piston before pushing it in, and I open the bleeder screw when pushing the piston back in - after isn't now the best time to change out that hygroscopic brake fluid that's been in there for the life of a set of brakes? (That's many years and about 40,000 miles).

[@jose9th]

@@davidjames666 what do you use to clean the piston, brake cleaner?

[@davidjames666]

Honda Mitsubishi no. I use brake fluid to scuff off the rust and baked on road debree, then dry it with a clean cloth. Then I wipe it with clean fluid again so it doesn't get pushed in dry. I don't like brake clean as it reacts with the rubbers

[@maravilla1992]

I also changed my rotter back plate that comes with the abs system. The car doesn't wobble anymore.

[@rossmarvin584]

As a machinist, it did my heart proud to see you doing the transfer of reference using the ol' outside caliper. I just did rotors, pads, and new bearing on the Aerostar.

[@DominiAeternum]

Can rotors get warped in less than a year? From bad or stuck pins?

[@matthewnikitas8905]

@@DominiAeternumIt depends on your style of driving and braking really. The harder you tend to brake while driving the more wear there will be on your pads/rotors due to increased friction between the two causing them to wear away faster.

[@oneonetione]

Hey Scott, thanks for great knowledge. Please when next you have to spray something in front of the fan, it's best to back the fan when spraying so the fumes are blown away from you not towards you. Just a lil safety precaution. Thanks once again for the great work. Much love.

[@oveidasinclair982]

It's Rotor time ! I used drilled and slotted replacement rotors, works great and last long time. Dad told me to take the top off the break master cylinder too because when you're pressing those calipers back in break fluid will be going back into the reservoir and depending how long since the last time you messed with the break system you may have some over flow.

[@matthewbeaver5026]

Or bust a line

[@terrywaters6186]

Your Dad neglected to tell you how to spell brake. Break means something completely different.

[@MrSamadolfo]

🤓 usually the reservoir isnt full so there should be space to fill up, just in case put a bunch of rags around the reservoir 😏

[@FSaldanaGmail]

Great video Scotty!

[@asdfghjvrty]

I love this guy, just found this channel and he's brilliant.

[@rubenvarela4674]

Thank you Scotty, you never let me down when I need it.

[@traderjoes8725]

I also found it very helpful to grind down the surface of the wheel hub before the new brake disc comes on. Otherwise it could be that rust / dirt will lead to the same unbalance when the disc is heated. The surface of the wheel hub can be cleaned with a wire brush or fine sand paper to remove any dirt that may have formed.

[@bijnor67]

Okay Scotty won’t take you as a customer. You can do it yourself since you know about brakes. You are right about what you wrote.

[@humanoidweapon6260]

Every time he grunts I can't help but chuckle a bit😂😂

[@trevynwilliams211]

I LOVE YOURE VIDEOS THEY SHOW ME EXACTLY WHAT TO DO AND YOU EXPLAIN WHAT IS GOING ON!

[@seekur007]

Very informative and easy to understand. Love your personality!

[@Ponyo3816]

Hey Scotty! I also want to point out. At times it can be your wheel pressure and alignment! Whenever my tires start to get lower that little shake can show up. But if I go a while without an alignment I definitely have the shakes at high-speed breaking. Just my 2 cents!

[@ZZstaff]

Great educational videos! Keep up the good work Scotty, and God keep you and yours safe and healthy.

[@dunnebug]

Nice work Scotty. Thank you for the lesson. Now it's time to do my breaks.

[@dutchynehtam]

Your wife must be super cool with you using her car all the time as a test dummy lol

[@angelite143]

Test dummy? He's doing the favor for maintaining his wife's car to good running condition.

[@nizmo370z4]

Having him saves her thousands and thousands of dollars so I bet she won’t care. Probably Scotty will find something while working that’s needs replacing and will do it on the spot.

[@virenvs905]

Why is everyone so pissed off? It's a joke people!!

[@John-qs6sc]

I hear you man but he actually replaced the rotors not just testing it.

[@ORPKryzys]

The Lady has two pot calipers on Her daily. Super cool sounds just about right.

[@SegaDisneyUniverse]

Wow, glad I came across this video. My rotors are definitely warped! Was on the highway yesterday going 70 mph, and as I started braking heading for an exit the whole front of my car was rumbling a lot! I thought the wheels were gonna fall off!😰

[@somedudewithnomustache2908]

This just happened to me

[@bijnor67]

Slow down ahead of time so that you are already down to 50 mph when exiting. You are wasting gasoline. I don’t even brake to take the exit. Just make sure there is no car behind you.

[@Wade-lk4yo]

What I like to do is open the master cylinder before compressing the brakes, so that pressure doesn't build up in the lines. Not sure if you just didn't show it or if you know something I don't know. I'm 1/1000 the mechanic you are, and I love watching your videos.

[@docinabx]

I always used a giant C clamp with the old brake pad to close caliper. I love your site!

[@ozzstars_cars]

I brake for the Scotty channel everyday!

[@marklivos]

Thank you, my car always vibrates the steering everytime I brake & also when I drive fast

[@mrwess1927]

I like your videos, expertise and enthusiasm. Thank you for what you do.

[@kietthich]

This video is worked for my car. Turn the rotor cost $15 each., replace with new brake pad. It fix the steering wheel shake when braking. Thanks for the video.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

One of the big reasons why rotors warp is overtorquing the lug nuts and/or torquing them unevenly. Always use a correctly set torque wrench when putting on your lug nuts, and always re-torque the nuts if you ever have your car serviced/inspected by a mechanic and wheels had to be removed.

[@cat-lw6kq]

I used to go to one place they torqued them down by hand. The also balanced the tires on the car, they don't remove them, it makes for a really smooth ride. the place had a lot of old timers working there.

[@silvergrizzly316]

You are the greatest Scotty!!! I've had my 2000 f-350 for 18 years now and I've gone thru 5 sets of front rotors. The Best set I got was 10 yrs ago at NAPA, they were made in Illinois I believe, "American Made" they were the BEST!!! But it's just hard to keep rotors on the front of these heavy trucks. As always GREAT VIDEOS my good friend, God Bless you always!!! ☆Jay.

[@MrSamadolfo]

😍 yay The Land of Lincoln! 😍

[@ryannrjohnson]

I also did a similar test last week but your test is much more accurate. I raised my Lexus to spin the front wheels. The passenger side had the same amount of resistance all the way around, but the drivers side was smooth for only about ¾ of the spin then had more resistance. So I found where my slight shake is at highway speeds during braking. I see the ES has brake brackets while the LS doesn't. And I assume since the LS 460 brakes last 50k plus miles that this can cause the rotors to have this problem since they don't get changed as often. I purchased premium rotors in the back so now I know to purchase premium rotors in the front as well from now on even though I didn't get cheap ones. The factory rotors on the LS 460 are garbage.

[@longso453]

Wow didn't realize how something that looks so complicated to do can actually be very simple. Great video.

[@birdworldist]

U rock bro!

[@harleythompson1853]

Just called Scotty and had a over phone diagnostic thanks

[@ayazhussain9534]

Every time i watch your videos i feel like working on my car even i don’t have to fix anything very energetic videos thanks Scotty

[@bananerogarka]

I didn't know Dennis Hopper could fix cars! Cool! Thanks for the video man....

[@matthewbeaver5026]

Shouldn't u take cap off brake fluid as u run caliber back in so u don't bust a line? Also I always used that grease on the caliber pins so the pad return easier once brakes r no longer applied

[@brianressler569]

Scotty's torque spec: URGG, good video all jokes aside Scotty

[@LarryC213]

Thank you, Scotty. Great timing, too.

[@mithunkartha]

Thanks a ton man...basic insights in2 car maintenance help in preventing us from getting duped at the service centres...

[@disgruntled-employee]

"whack it from the back side"

[@zepp3lin]

Grunt.... Ahh....

[@wilczur335]

"You gotta wiggle them around till they get in the hole right."

[@RidewithDEEbesttransportation]

DisgruntledEmployee i looked purposely through the comments for this..lol

[@blackjack444....]

That's what she said!!😳😂

[@joeweaver9913]

"One on one side, one on the other"

[@willt2320]

Really good video, Scotty! Now off to convince the wife to let me replace the rotors in her car :) A couple of questions: 1 - Speaking of breaking, is it true that if you're about to hit a pothole, you should never hit the brakes? 2 - What do you think about the tools sold by Harbor Freight to work on cars? I see some of them so cheap, but I wonder about their durability. Thanks! William from Connecticut

[@williamwhite9767]

Yes, release the brake pedal just before hitting a bump. It reduces stress on the front suspension and the rear. Some HF tools are durable. I have two 1/2" air impact wrenches that are probably 25 years old. I don't use them that often but they still work. I also buy impact sockets there.

[@julied915]

Hi William. I need my brakes done also. But my mechanic is charging over $460. U know anyone in ct? I'm in the naugatuck valley

[@williamwhite9767]

@@julied915 Hi julie, I just saw the notification. I'm in NC so I can't recommend anyone. Don't go to the dealer. Go to a brake shop. Depending on what needs to be replaced it could get expensive. Many owners just change out the brake pads if there is no vibration when braking. If the rotors need replacing it will cost a lot more.

[@chrisj-d3287]

Thanks for all your videos. I learned so much.

[@23lamina]

Scotty..great video!..thank you much!..your videos are very well explained and full of Energy..thanks again buddy!..

[@Buuboi214]

I like the DIY videos

[@MrSamadolfo]

☺️ I was thinking, not everyone is in Houston, maybe we cud make meet ups in certain city to help the noobs out with their cars, its sometimes alot harder than what u see in videos, some people need mentors like an aprenticeship, i wish i had that when i was growing up 😇🤠

[@alexgunner1882]

MrSammy great idea.

[@MrSamadolfo]

@@alexgunner1882 🙂 thanks 🚗🚙

[@ChiCan76]

In my case, very timely video. Thank you Scotty.

[@chungaleta1234]

Finally a repair video!!!!! The old Scotty is back!!!! We've missed you

[@smithraymond09029]

No one ever mentions how worn power steering rack bushings can also cause loose steering and vibration while driving. The entire rack floats side to side because of worn bushings.

[@gfriedman99]

smithraymond09029 difference is this happens only when braking. Your problem shakes sll the time

[@yanglu9555]

Interesting that you mention it! I've changed my tires, brakes and rotors but didn't know about the bushing! I will have to give that a try. Thanks!

[@tk-jv4zd]

this week im replacing al mine on my mk5 gti. all the bushing on the frontside, plus subframe collar kit to

[@ussling]

Ha ha! That's a Pittsburgh jack from Harbor Freight. I hope you used a 20% off coupon to get it. If I didn't already have a floor jack, I would get one of those. And use a 20% coupon.

[@abdomination]

they're excluded from the regular coupon. got to have the no exclusions coupon that gets sent out a few times a year or a parking lot sale

[@vince5053]

So helpful man now ik why my car shakes when I brake .keep up the good work man

[@PuffsDragon]

THANK YOU! All these years I have diy my brakes I did not know , was shown by any source or read anywhere to put antisqueel grease on the mating ends of the pads. Now I know for next time.

[@SportBikeAnthony]

Shake up your engines!

[@MrSamadolfo]

😒 When your done wash your wheels out really good, get the good PRO stuff that can remove 'Iron', it turns purple when it reacts 😒👍

[@johnslantos5437]

You made it look super easy! Thanks.

[@riotautorepair9662]

Finally a new scotty video that is actually helpful. Been a while.

[@c0r5e]

How much have u spend on ur lexus after buying it then servicing it ?

[@AceSolomon94]

Scotty, what about: 1) Stepping on the brakes to make sure the pads engage & 2) The bleeding of the brakes?

[@itsatrap4986]

No need to if you don't open the brake lines.

[@uchihasasuke945]

the only other thing i do is take the cap off my brake fluid reservoir. Seems to let excess fluid from compressing the pistons flow back up easier.

[@saifali-xt1jr]

thAnks scotty for such informAtive video

[@fredbach6039]

I had to find Smokey Yunnick's post in an OLD Popular Mechanics magazine to fix this vibrating steering while braking on my1995 Ford Windstar. The dealership could not fix the problem for any longer than a drive home. It turns out that the stud nuts must be HAND TORQUED to 90 ft-lbs in at least 3 steps. Solves the problem every time. So I had to TEACH the local Ford Dealership since they were the only ones I would let touch my baby. The 2000 Windatar is not so sensitive but the effect is still there if they use their impact-driver brake sticks to torque the lug nuts. Lately I am driving a 2010 Fusion Sport and the problem is still there so if it acts up on a long trip I just pull into the nearest KalTire store and get the wheel nuts re-torqued evenly to 100ft-lbs. Makes a heck of a difference immediately. Many thanks to Smokey Yunnick and Popular Mechanics. I thought you needed to know.

[@deemabon314]

“Wack it from the backside to get it off” 😂

[@james1795]

A pair of pairs.

[@benventura5170]

every time i whacht your videos i learn something new you are a master

[@dsbrothers2898]

I love waking it from the back side and slippin it in the lil hole. 👍🔥👊. Great video.

[@MickPsyphon]

OEM brake rotors are almost always crap; and if the original rotors warped, replacement OEM spec rotors *WILL* warp, too! It's caused by overheating, which is usually caused by bad driving habits, or frequently driving up and down hilly/mountainous terrain. The solution is to replace the rotors with cross-drilled and slotted rotors; and ceramic pads. They cost a little more than OEM replacement parts, but they last twice as long; and they improve you braking distance, too. Much safer! For anyone thinking that this means you can brake harder into the corners, or at every stop light: yes, you can, but unless you get better tyres and better brake fluid, you're more likely to wrap your car around a tree. Just enjoy the better, safer braking; and don't push it

[@Bravo1486]

Thanks for the info! I just did some research on cross-drilled and slotted rotors. They do a great job in dispelling the hot gases that build up when braking. I've been having issues with braking and will definitely replace them with these.

[@Radzaification]

Just slotted is better if you want a stronger rotor overall. Cross drilled rotors are a weakness and can crack with multiple heavy heat cycles.

[@PyroAnonymous]

A combination between Drilled and Slotted with Ceramic Brakes will actually slightly decrease your braking performance because there's less surface area the brake can bite on the rotor and ceramic is not as good as semi metallic for braking power. Plus you're wearing out the ceramic brakes sooner because the slots in the rotor removes a micro layer of brake material from the brakepads. Smooth and Ceramic make the best pair for longevetivity while Slotted and Semi Metallic make the best combination for braking power. Also, ceremanic is not recommended for heavy applications and/or if you're towing heavy load all the time. And for Drilled, apart from looking nice, it's only main benefit is that it'll make the brakes work better for rainy conditions. In the end, it all depends on your tires. Braking power is nothing when you have sub-par or worn tires.

[@MickPsyphon]

@@Bravo1486 If you match them up with ceramic pads, it keeps the dust down; and wears easier in the cross-drilled rotors.

[@MickPsyphon]

@@Radzaification For most people who aren't taking their cars to the track, cross-drilled rotors will never fail them. You really need to drive like an absolute maniac to cause them to fail. Even on my '06 300C 5.7L HEMI, they worked like a dream. No matter how hard I pushed them, they always performed.

[@antoniopassalacqua873]

THAT'S NOT THE WAY TO CHECK WARPED ROTORS.... you need to have a dial indicator for that.

[@zlatkozivkovic8694]

To do this accurately you need dial indicator and you need to tighten the rotor to the hub.

[@m14lvr]

You obviously havent watched to many of scottys videos. He rarley does anything right. but people watch his videos and he makes millions off them. I agree that you cant check runout the way he does. but he also says he has a 500 dollar micrometer.

[@pablolopezparrague499]

Great work scotty! You help me so much

[@cityofoaks]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@uchihasasuke945]

i just use a c clamp for my caliper pistons..

[@alan4sure]

Me too, worked great.

[@Akshay13134]

Love from india you got a new subscriber

[@scottykilmer]

hello and thanks for the support!

[@CrimsonRayne]

thank you scotty. very helpful video!

[@JacanaProductions]

I second the brake caliper kit, best $20 I've ever spent and I just recently got it after doing brakes for 30 years !!! Some much easier than using a screwdriver and old brake bad, screwing ends up slipping and ripping the caliper piston boot - just get one!