How to Replace Rear Brake Pads 2012 Chevy Equinox

[@official6arz]

Remember to pull the pins out a grease them.

[@ramsihaddad7300]

Thanks for the great video. Loved the cameo by your little boy!

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Thanks for watching! The kids are big helpers for sure! 💯

[@JimmyLarsen1]

Straight to the point Perfect thank you!!!

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Thank you!

[@luislehmann9929]

you rock big man. you just saved me a trip to the shop and certainly a few buck too, and i thank you for that

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m glad it was helpful! Good job doing the work!

[@grhman1]

Losen the bleader screw first then compress the piston in then tighten the screw and the piston is done no clamp need

[@joseperalta4024]

Great video, thanks 😊 👍.

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful. Take care!

[@jamesgrose4819]

You didn’t grease the ears/ tabs on the actual pads where they run and slide in the brake hardware clips. Also, it’s important to make sure that the brake slides are greased and clean ready for the new set of pads so they do not lock onto the rotor and destroy it.

[@chrisb5220]

What was in the can that you sprayed on the rotor?

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Hi Chris, that was brake cleaner. Removes any grease and/or dirt. Thanks for watching.

[@mcshouse75]

What did you spray on the caliper and rotors and why use the grease?

[@HomegrownHowTo]

It’s a break cleaner. The grease essentially makes a seal on the calipers.

[@mcshouse75]

@@HomegrownHowTo thank you!!

[@ThumperG]

You should also grease the tabs or “ears” on your brake pads so that they slide without hanging up or seizing. That’s a huge step missed here. You also want to clean off and apply new clean grease to the slide pins. Forgetting to grease the hardware correctly can often lead to uneven brake wear so it’s best to always to do it properly.

[@ronngarcia1693]

Can I ask what types of brake pads you used?

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Absolutely! I believe these we AC Delco ceramic pads.

[@ronngarcia1693]

Thanks for replying,now I can fix my equinox,may you have more viewers and subscribers,god bless 👍👍👍👍

[@HomegrownHowTo]

@@ronngarcia1693 thanks for the comment! Best of luck on your project! You’ll do great!

[@ronngarcia1693]

Now my problem is the piston there is no way to turn it coz the special tools they gave me is not capable to use

[@HomegrownHowTo]

@@ronngarcia1693 yes those can be a pain to use. Fortunately for me my calipers we the type you can just collapse with a clamp. The type you spin to collapse are difficult. There should be a video that you can find that will give you some tips on collapsing those type of calipers. Good luck, my friend.

[@annesheerman4815]

Do you know if this video applies to a 2018 Equinox?

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Hi Anne, all disc brake jobs are typically the same- but you will likely have a different part number for your actual brake pads. Hope that helps. Good luck.

[@cartoonist1975]

your lucky ! Buick encore has spin calipers in the rear

[@HomegrownHowTo]

cartoonist1975 those are annoying! If you don’t have the tool to collapse that you can usually rent them for free at a auto parts stores. Makes it much easier. Good luck!

[@surgemeister01]

I did a friend's lumina back in the day, had those on the back. That's why I was here to check on the equinox, lol.

[@howzit9397]

Why don’t you remove the rotor and resurface it or replace it with a new one? I would think it’s a better break job with new pads on a completely flat rotor. It’s like changing a baby diaper without cleaning it’s bottom.

[@HomegrownHowTo]

It would make a flawless job but IMO it’s not needed every time you replace pads. My rotors are pretty smooth. I’ll only change them if the rotor doesn’t feel smooth. Plus I’m cheap lol.

[@canudie1978]

i will run a couple sets of pads before I change my rotor unless I notice something going on with that side brake. after doing mechanics for 25 years you learn what u can and can NOT do.. a garage will always sell u rotors because of liability or any problems down the road with item it will be warranty between the shop and the parts store..

[@surgemeister01]

​@@canudie1978I sold a 98 s-10 a few years ago, got it at 36,000 miles in 2000, sold it in 2020 at 228,000. Factory rotors and bearings, stopped smooth, zero vibration/pulsing. Regret selling that thing.

[@brooklynbohrmann3684]

What kind of clamp was that

[@HomegrownHowTo]

Hi Carlye, this clamp used is just your typical C clamp. Thanks, good luck!

[@wendellwilson7444]

But first, again...be sure to put the cap back on the brake fluid before you test your brakes!

[@ronngarcia1693]

Ok copy that,thanks again 🙏🏼

[@knockout7611]

EE-qinox. Not eh-quinox

[@HomegrownHowTo]

With all of the dumb little issues thing has had it should be called much worse lol. Thanks for the sub! Take care!

[@joshcruz7912]

@@HomegrownHowTo str8 the fucc up!!