Fixing a Rear Brake Squeak

[@michaelflores-cuevas7678]

You're video is still helping people years later! Thank you!

[@ggua92722]

You’re the man. That was my problem too with my 1st gen Tacoma rear drums. I checked for signs of metal to metal rubbing and found it. Put some grease and the squeak is gone. Saved a lot time in diagnosing the problem. Thank you.

[@besicm1]

For those having a hard time removing the rear drum cover, easy way is find a screw that threads into those small holes on the drum, thread them in slowely, alternate between top and bottom and it will push the drum off the hub. They were designed for that purpose.

[@shanedavis3991]

Good call. I literally just posted the same thing a minute ago! not alot of people know what the holes are for.

[@firebladex8586]

If you don't have a bolt that fits, you can remove the plug at the back and turn back the tension while lifting the lever with flat head screwdrivers

[@k25824]

Super helpful man. Didnt end up taking any springs out, instead just pulled shoes slightly away from metal.

[@javaTL]

You're the man! This video was super helpful. Going to pick up some anti-seize and take care of my brakes this weekend. Squeaky!!!

[@Morning1217]

I have very similar problem after the recent heavy rain fall. You did a very good job to illustrate the scope of the job and some possible challenges. Thanks!

[@anthonypenciu7641]

thank you for taking the time to do this video! followed your directions, and the squeak is gone!

[@MattsMotorz]

Awesome!

[@paule2658]

Thanks for the video, I fixed my squeak because of it! I didn't even take off the springs, just the tabs. I just pulled on the pads and applied the anti-seize.

[@MattsMotorz]

Awesome! Glad to hear the video was helpful

[@s34nvideos]

Shouldn't use anti-seize. Its not a lubricant and it may cause problems with the brakes. Just use a proper silicone-based brake grease

[@andrewtaylor7375]

Very informative. I watched one video and it didn’t explain it well. Tried to do it. Didn’t work. Watched yours and now ive got it fixed. Thank you!!

[@Dansk55]

Wow just fixed this noise on my celica. And mine you this was AFTER doing the drum brake job. Thanks bro

[@Fugitive136]

Great clear video dude. I learned a lot. Thanks for creating and sharing.

[@shanedavis3991]

Just a FYI when taking off a stuck drum something he didnt mention.. There are two screw holes on the drum not everyone knows what they are for! I recently learned myself if your drum is super stuck! Purchase two M8 1.25 x 40 bolts and screw them into the drum (there are 2 holes, 180 degrees opposite each other at the inner part of the drum). Using a socket, turn each bolt, alternating between the two and slowly turn the bolts clockwise. This will cause the drum to loosen up and come off of the wheel hub

[@mrtaktiks]

Just bought a Milwaukee Lithium. impact wrench and it is a beast. Watch your language Matt, mechanics do not swear. BTW, Ceramic ultra high temp lube is a better option than anti-seize. It is super sticky and will last longer on rub points. if you have use anti-seize, make sure it is copper-based. As far as drum brake parts go--or any brake parts, log on to Rock auto and always buy premium brake parts. You won't regret it and squeaks will be non-existent. Torquing the lugs with your impact is a big no-no. I have had shops over tighten lugs so that when you get a flat you cannot remove the lugs. Note: I now carry the Milwaukee impact with me, especially on the RV. These new impacts are so powerful they can actually snap off lug studs. Use a torque wrench or if you don't have one, a breaker bar, or if you don't have one, a ratchet, or if you don't have one, a large wrench. Forget organic or semi metallic pads or shoes and ante up a few more $ and go ceramic. Won't squeak, stops faster, and no brake dust. So there.

[@MattsMotorz]

What world do you live in where you think mechanics don't swear? Lol. Thanks for the comment. Good tips here.

[@vick9333]

That’s what I forgot to do on my brake adjustment Great job 🎉

[@smothersclayton]

Video was extremely helpful thank you for posting!

[@umida1883]

I have the exact same problem with my Kia Rio...thanks for doing the tutorial.

[@MattsMotorz]

What you describe sounds like worn front brake pads. There is a little metal tab that scrapes against the rotor when the pads are low and makes the sound you describe when you brake lightly. You might want to check that first.

[@JohnzCarz]

The 2 threaded holes in the drum are for 8x1.25mm bolts, that’s how you remove the drums if they are stuck on. Not all cars have them, but if they do it’s a much better way than hammering on the drum.

[@dylanhughes5944]

Lol I put them back in when I was done with the brakes

[@fisherman7510]

Very Nice...especially your camera work...very well defined focus.

[@ryans413]

My noise is so hard to explain but I have discs in the front drums in the back and when push on the brakes I hear an odd sound from the back it’s not a grinding sound or a squeak it’s more the squeak and grind together it’s really hard to explain. Since drum brakes have there parts enclosed maybe there’s dirt rubbing around in there. Nothing is leaking cause I see no brake fluid dripping it’s just loud and if I can hear it in the car with the doors closed windows closed and radio on then it obviously loud outside the car.

[@catman1304]

Thanks for the video bro. You saved me time and $$$.

[@joshk333]

Sweet! I have the exact same annoying sound on my Honda Fit. Thank you

[@JoseVega-yy4lt]

Were you able to fix it ? I have the same problem on my Honda fit 2013 and I install everything brand new

[@perezchristian83]

There are usually two holes treaded into the drum or rotor for use in case you have a drum or rotor that's seated too tight. on my 2014 Yaris they are M8x1.25 anything longer than an inch should be long enough.

[@mohdimrankhan4208]

Thank you for helping me on this.

[@Conky769]

Thanks mate... I never would have fixed this prob otherways. Cheers.

[@will2991]

What lubricant is used? I used one and the thing still makes noise

[@networth8754]

I just did a brake job on my 03 Nissan Frontier with all new hardware, shoes, wheel cylinders and my rear brakes make a "howl" sound but only when I brake in reverse. All contact points are lubricated and the drums are in good shape. Any ideas?

[@kaamkmca]

My let rear wheel squeaks when the car is moving. Is that a brake pad problem? My service is due next month. Can it wait till then?

[@s34nvideos]

Shouldn't use anti-seize. Its not a lubricant and it may cause problems with the brakes. Just use a proper silicone-based brake grease

[@corybrooks87]

The squeak I have is a loud squealing noise when I lightly brake, however I am going to try this. I suppose it'll work since the noise came after I changed the drums and shoes.

[@bubbleblonde9600]

Hi Cory, it sounds like I have the same problem that you did. I have one rear brake that squeals like a pig! I am wondering if using anti seize worked for you? If it didn't work for you, because it didn't for me oh, what did you do?

[@aloisioaparecido]

It is not recommended to apply solvent liquid or oils on the brake Lining. It can damage the Lining properties and impact the Drum Brake functioning. it is necessary to take care during the springs removal or re-assembly in order to avoid load loss due to higher compression or traction of the spring. Spring load loss can lead to an inadequate behavior of the brake during the pedal brake application.

[@claireb8542]

Does it matter that you put the lower spring in the opposite way round. I am assuming this is ok but I just want to double check. Thanks for the video! It's very helpful

[@ramonjosegarcia8812]

Very detailed video. Thanks!

[@mrkeno1000]

I have had 2 mx5 miatas 2016 GT and 2019 GT both started to squeak after less than 4000 miles only in reverse and only rear brakes squeak not that bad but it must be the nature of the beast must be the factory pads they use not that big of a deal at this time still absolutely love the car

[@lalothechamp]

Very informative 👍

[@RBKLOSER]

This is an informative channel, what happened Matt?

[@Cryptoscobra]

I had same squeek drove me crasy thought it was struts or arms in back but also found it was the fucking brake shoes

[@np63om]

Good video and help too...thanks. Now, do you ever thought if may drip or get any dirty of grease on brake pad, if they happens the car longer will hang (break) correctly. I think these parts are to be thoroughly cleaned without any type of grease ... for example when you do break clean with break spray cleaner, is leave all break parts free of any grease dirt ... right ...? I have squeak noise too... just to let you know...i like to solve that... i strongly want to the same as you did on video...but... i wonder... they not came with grease on drum brake, at the same time they dont make any squeaky noise too, thats for sure... once again i thank you for your help and video, leave feed back, please. keep it up with good work mate. (please post more videos if you like, it helps lot) Regards

[@jrburger1987]

I'm gonna have to do the same on both side just to be sure but I believe the squeak is coming from my brake pedal on my 07 civic.

[@eldee100]

My brake is also inconsistent (i hold it for the same pressure and the sensivity of the braking changes). It sucks.

[@bervotten]

Whats the name of that antifreeze compound? I put drum brake grease when I replaced the pads of my 01 civic and resurfaced the drums but weeks later the squeaking noise came back.

[@johndoe-tz2tb]

What's that spray called? I just got new brakes but it squeaks loud when I brake

[@MattsMotorz]

+john doe The spray was just brake clean. It was to get rid of the dust so I dont breathe it in.

[@johndoe-tz2tb]

+MattsMotorz so I just got new pads but when I'm coming to a stop my brakes squeak should I try cleaning them or just get new drums?

[@MattsMotorz]

Pads are for disc brakes, shoes are for drum brakes (not important, but I thought I should clarify) I assume you have drums. The most important thing in my book is to get good quality shoes. The cheap-o shoes tend to make more noise than the good ones. The fact that the noise happens when coming to a stop and not during braking or un-braking tells me the noise is coming from the shoes making contact with the drum. You can try new drums. I don't know if that will solve the issue though. Did you get quality shoes?

[@MattsMotorz]

It is by Permatex. "Anti-Seize lubricant" Any auto parts store should have it. Grease will eventually dry up and cause the squeak to return. (As you have found out)

[@UGYEditz]

Is similar wd40 ?

[@eldabasa]

can i use cv joint grease

[@albertmurray5700]

You're installing those springs the hard way

[@jakelew6410]

whats the name of the lubrication you used on the brakes?

[@danielochoa831]

use copper anti-seize.

[@cdsevenJDM]

the struggle is real @ 8:11

[@asosa7100]

I agree notice how he switched to the pressure pliers lol

[@jasonrivera1949]

Those springs will test your strength

[@elchico561]

It gave me a headache just by looking at it......

[@ziggysleven4852]

Hey bud what brand that drill you use to remove tire nuts? Thanks

[@lyndel93]

very smart idea

[@lea-rw5cb]

I've worked on quite a few of these and never have they come off like that, they've either needed winding off with a tool and smashing with hammer and then ripping the whole lot off and replacing, you shouldn't be putting brake cleaner directly on shoes 👍👍👍

[@LordGurciullo]

is it safe to drive on a squeeking rear brake for a week (1 thousand miles) or so before fixing?

[@joea104]

shoot ive been dealing with it for the past 4 months driving an hour in to work you should be fine unless you start to feel a shaking sensation when you break

[@lstellway]

Thanks for the video!

[@moccina]

That cordless "drill" sure had some Fuckin A' torque lol. Don't know why they still use drum brakes when disc are available and cheap enough.

[@MattsMotorz]

Yeah I love that electric impact. In some cases it is better than an air impact gun. I am not sure why some cars choose to have drums in the back. There must be SOME advantage to it.

[@Ricky_Desch]

MattsMotorz Do you mind telling me what kind of Cordless Impact tool that is? I don't me grabbing me one like that so I can keep one in the car.

[@MattsMotorz]

I don't have it in front of me at the moment, but just search "Ryobi 1/2" Impact Wrench" on google.

[@Ricky_Desch]

Thanks!

[@RougeEros87]

What kind of lubricant are you using?

[@MattsMotorz]

+Glenn Martin Anti-seize

[@mylittlepony4660]

just used sand paper scrub at the break shoe and the break drum....then spray it with break cleaner then install the break drum......no sound at all while pull up the handbreak.....no need to take out spring put grease...

[@lightninglashx9332]

Looks like sliver based anti seize. Also the problem on this car is the sound when releasing the brake

[@supersabrosinho]

Did they squeal when you pressed or release the brake? Thanks

[@MattsMotorz]

Released

[@supersabrosinho]

Cool. thanks I'll be greasing mine following your instructions. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@supersabrosinho]

Hey just wanted to thank you. I greased the brakes and no more squeak!

[@MattsMotorz]

Awesome!

[@MangCnasal]

This is exactly whats happening on mine, and it goes away when i engaged the parking brake first then release the brake pedals. Now i know what to do! thanks!

[@zloben9000]

IF STUCK there are 2 holes put bolts there and screw them ... do not use a hammer on a car.

[@jsmcguireIII]

Sometimes a 10lb sledge hammer is the last tool you use on a car and is both appropriate and therapeutic.

[@MattsMotorz]

Thanks man! I really should have mentioned that!

[@diego0o7]

Hi MattsMotorz what’s the Brand/model of you reached gun? it works great

[@MattsMotorz]

+diego0o7 I dont remember the model but it is a 1/2" drive ryobi impact wrench.

[@peterbattensby9551]

Thanks mate fixed the problem, the squeak was driving my girlfriend nuts, so thanks for doing the video

[@MattsMotorz]

Awesome!

[@geojor]

valuable vid...

[@baietzashu94]

Thank you,bro

[@Bulgdoom]

SAME NOISE I HAVE!!!! 2016 VW Up!

[@Fluxey1]

What a pain in the ass now to put back the drum brake cover 🙋

[@tamyboy1]

nice video bruh !

[@zenbeer]

good video, but you should buy a multipurpose brake tool. I was wincing watching you put that lower spring back on, good way to embed it into your hand. Be careful I'm off to do my wife's brakes, now I know what to expect. thanks.

[@ginagina1185]

Good job. I wish manufactures will do away with weak dumb drum brakes in the rear. They suck. Its 4 wheel disk brakes or dont buy the car!

[@bsteinagel]

Gina Gina Not necessarily true. The rear brakes only do roughly one-third of the braking while the front brakes do more of the work, regardless of whether you have rear drum or disc brakes. Drum brakes aren't necessarily weaker, after all most cars up through the 1950s had four wheel drum brake systems and cars back then were extremely heavy. In fact, the Jeep CJ-5, which was built exclusively for the US postal service had drum brakes on all four wheels right up until it was discontinued in 1984.

[@bsteinagel]

Gina Gina Not necessarily true. The rear brakes only do roughly one-third of the braking while the front brakes do more of the work, regardless of whether you have rear drum or disc brakes. Drum brakes aren't necessarily weaker, after all most cars up through the 1950s had four wheel drum brake systems and cars back then were extremely heavy. In fact, the Jeep CJ-5, which was built exclusively for the US postal service had drum brakes on all four wheels right up until it was discontinued in 1984.

[@methevas2]

I have the same car and the same problem lmao

[@camaroman9264]

Take it apart backwards from what he did leave bottom spring on pop shoes off and on with spring on

[@rexdrax4649]

No I don't want to take the bottom spring offf

[@7316bobe]

You do not have to take anything apart

[@Tec-fv2xb]

Thanks man

[@LeeGrace56]

Good job :)

[@bumbaclot18]

that poor lower tension spring *8:05*

[@chriskelly509]

Exactly what was wrong with my 04 civic

[@rovereddy2431]

Great I fixed my shit thanks man

[@rexdrax4649]

Retaining sprigs ???? Have you ever done a brake job before ??!!!

[@richardrice8195]

I just wanted to say thank you very much! This helped my bitch ass squeak!!

[@CmurkGam3ing]

Gloves= little girl hands

[@网中人]

thanks for showing the video ,but you must lose the nut and than jack up the car.

[@MattsMotorz]

The only reason for loosening the nut before jacking it up is so that when you spin it off with the wheel in the air, the wheel doesn't spin. When you have an impact wrench, you do not have to loosen before you lift the car up since the wheel wont spin.

[@bookguitarguy]

MattsMotorz Basically true, though one additional good reason to loosen them beforehand is that once the car is up on the jack and/or jack stands, the less you jerk around the vehicle, the better. Though granted, as you said, this applies more to people who are using lug wrenches/breaker bars/ratchets than to those using an impact wrench. I like to get into good habits, and follow safety precautions anyway, after all, maybe some day your impact wrench won't be available and you'll l have to do it the old fashioned way. We have to break them loose anyway, so no reason not to do it before. Thanks for the video!!

[@frankhay3459]

whats goin on here?

[@rexdrax4649]

No I don't want to get a hammer and hit between the studs

[@Jovintjayson97]

"what a pain in the ass" hahaha

[@marcobautista343]

You sound like Ferris Bueler

[@amzanmohammed2425]

Handsome

[@idecidenotyou]

The gloves..😅😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@iWannaYanna]

your handsome 😎

[@brianbailey7128]

What kind of lube did you use?

[@joeycooley]

What kind of lubricant did you use?