Full Brake System Replacement - 1981 Chevy El Camino - G Body - Monte Carlo

The Camino is now hotter than a 2 dollar pistol, so I guess we had better make it slow down as well.
Come along with me as I go through the brakes and make er go whoa again.
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00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Drum Brake Disassembly
07:44 - Wheel Cylinders
15:05 - Drum Reassembly
25:12 - Drum Adjustment
28:05 - Rear Soft Line
29:23 - Front Disc Removal
33:42 - Pack and Adjust Bearings
39:57 - Front Reassembly
45:46 - Bye Bye

[@paulreft7133]

Great step by step video, after all those drum brake jobs I did in my youth, I still learned a few new tricks today, thank you!

[@markclark8367]

First thing I ever did on my ride was brakes. I was GREEN my uncle walked me through it just as you have here for someone.

[@randallsanders7446]

Thanks for another good one. Working on brakes isn't all that bad but it sure gets my dander up at times. When done, have a lay in the hammock under a shade tree with a cold glass of lemon ice tea. Works for me after mowing the back 40 on a hot day. Stay cool!

[@sparkplug0000]

What a difference a lift makes! I generally prefer working on older cars but I have to admit that, while drums stop just fine, I’d sure rather work on disks.

[@tomwarner2468]

So ,drums are composite drums!

[@Friedbrain11]

Difference between a V8 and a Buick V6 is more like 250lbs, not 50. Even the 4.3L V6 from Chevy has a weight difference of over 100 lbs between it and a V8. Nonetheless, the disc brakes will be just fine as they are. If you worry about the weight then get higher-graded disc pads and they will be just fine. Drums on the back are still just fine as they come and were designed and sized for the minimum requirements of a fully-loaded vehicle. Really good job on the brakes...you're hired heheh :)

[@TheJayhawker]

I'm sure you're right about the Buick 3.8 which was an option in these cars, but this one is the old school Chevy 3.8 which was also an option. It is basically a smaller displacement version of the small block and very much the same as the 4.3. I can see 100 lbs difference, maybe, but no more. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@dsim9988]

George Jones- hotter than a $2 pistol