Noisy Brakes: Common Causes and Possible Solutions | Allstate Insurance

Auto mechanic Eric Obrochta shares his tips for eliminating squeaks and squeals from your car's brakes.
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[@CommonSenseTipsAndTricks]

I can see and appreciate how conscientious you are with your work! That is commendable and a rare trait missing in most mechanics I have known! Thanks for the tips!

[@jimvogiatzis1384]

i am a mechanic for 30 years now,this video of eric is so good i want to give him,emmy,award and i want to roll out the red carpet for him,well said eric,sandblasted caliper braket,i tell you he is doing the brakes better than the dealers,god bless you eric we need ggod mechanics like you,i do my brakes at my shop the same way as erics in canada,great video

[@PK-zo8lx]

Yeia sou JIm. I agree with you 100%. When I first did my own brakes, I would omit cleaning the caliper brackets. As a result the rust buildup caused a very tight fit for the new pads. I now take a wire brush to them and make sure the pads slide freely.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Well thank you guys :)

[@leesemonya6594]

Jim, my dad's breakes needed changing and while he was driving his breakes started making this noise and smelling like the breakes were rubbing. Once he got home he changed all 4 breaks pads on his sportstrac, but still making noise when he drive it.

[@benyap9752]

Leese Monya 5_gr8 tree Dee

[@efrensaclolo7021]

For 40 years have you tried the CV boot grease in your slider pins.That is the best lubricant to use in anything with rubber.

[@amyphelps5897]

I love the simplistic explanation of things in this video, and the clean presentation. It's easy for someone like me, who knows nothing yet, but is trying to learn about changing brake parts to grasp. Thank you for this.

[@williammcelleney1060]

Great video. I've been doing my own brakes for decades but learned a bunch from this video. Thx again!

[@hunky_dory_7021]

Dude !!!! Thank you so much for this video. I did my own brakes about 8 months ago and started getting the squeal a few weeks ago. Amazingly, I bought cheap stuff and didn’t change the brake shims. Bought them at autozone as well as the grease and a couple hours later it’s quiet again. Thanks !! From now on, only good stuff and no half assing

[@jayryan7473]

At 6:00 I have found this to be the most important info during a brake install! A lot of times the brake pads you buy at auto parts stores will fit too tight because those clips are either the wrong ones or carelessness of the manufacturer. Then you have to pull out a file or dremel tool and shave a little bit of the ears down. A lot of people don't realize some clips (abutment clips) are designed to push the brake pad away from the rotor when the brakes aren't in use to minimize friction and brake wear, not simply to minimize rattles/squealing.

[@Tyranthunter]

I didn’t think you could teach me something new but you did. The lubricating underneath the hardware was new to me. Thanks so much.

[@bolognablake]

Love seeing Eric on the Allstate channel, he make some of the most accessible repair and car repair theory videos on KZbin.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thank You!

[@drugfightertm6430]

bolognablake ,

[@michaeld_68]

@@SouthMainAuto Absolutely the best mechanic on KZbin!!!! Enjoy your other channel as well . If you ever tear down that Farmall H it would make a great series. Whatching another in upstate NY rebuild a super c now !! Channel is Just A Few Acres Farm. He has a series rebuilding a Farmall M too!!!! Thanks Eric 👍

[@paulkrack355]

Embarrassed to confess that I am guilty of this same mistake! I felt that since I had gone to auto mechanic school back in the late 60's I would be capable of doing such a simple job as replacing brake pads. Yes, you guessed right. My brakes squeal! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I look forward to continue learning from you!

[@nswst8]

Well done again by Eric O, I am a enthusiast myself but always get great information from his "How to DIY"

[@codyhaneca8929]

I’ve watched probably 10 videos on KZbin’s about brakes and tips because I will changing mine in my Dodge Ram and you are the only one that does this. Good tips. I don’t want to waste time and then have my breaks squeak or make noise. Great tips. I always watch your videos on stuff like this.

[@wes326]

Great tips. I just did a couple of brake jobs (first time ) and everything went fine. This is a fairly straightforward DIY that can save you a lot of money. A long breaker bar is a must. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeffWarrenAnderson]

Excellent delivery of your content Sir... Great Knowledge... linear delivery of what to do... in what order... crystal clear verbal commentary... Extraordinary communication... very pro video audio skills. Thank you.

[@MrJackanand]

excellent advice. I've made these blunders many times and learned the hard way. Simple, direct and easy. Thanks for your great video!

[@McLovin1002]

It made taking off the breaks and caliber look SO EASY!!! Thank you for this video, I'm having that noise now, so I will check it out. Thank you again.

[@richardshalla]

I find your videos very helpful. They are direct, full of important information without being too bloated or judgemental. I think I'll go and redo my brake and rotors job l did on my 2005 Buick Allure (Lacrosse), I made some of the mistakes you mentioned. Ok, most of the mistakes you mentioned.

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Guy, you are full of helpful info and you are appreciated for all that you do, and this just adds to the plethora of things that you share, thanks!!!!

[@turkraja3839]

very happy to see Eric O here. Eric Obrtochta.

[@shawnfileger7794]

Thanks for the video. I was just taught how to change my brakes and rotors myself, however, I wasn't shown what you just demonstrated in your video. The cleaning and lubricating. That will help when I do the front of my van this week.

[@williegillie5712]

Hey It’s Eric! I like to call him the specialist. Here’s a guy that knows his work.

[@emptycognitivemind850]

It really worked, only lubrication was require. Big Thanks from Sydney Australia

[@wickerman9569]

Very helpful, I also used your trick for getting broken bolts out from the head from exhaust manifolds took couple of try’s but it worked. Thank you for the videos

[@tehsloan1337]

This video should be the first video when you google noisy brakes. I had a whistle coming from my passenger side that was driving me nuts, not to mention in looked bad coming from a luxury car. Watched a bunch of different videos, read a bunch of different forums, this should have been my only stop. Took the brake components apart, cleaned and lubricated. Issue completely fixed. THANK YOU!!!

[@serenity6988]

I have watched more videos than you can imagine. And i would shake your hand if i ever met you. Thank You! Brian.. Wow! A real tech!

[@chrisbowerbank5044]

Eric O./South Main Auto are the best! Always willing to share what he knows. Just did this same exercise on a '08 Dodge Durango that had squeaking brakes. Plenty of brake pad left, and the metal-to-metal contact surfaces were the culprit. Great tips for the DIY'er.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Nice :)

[@BigDog50001]

You're in good hands with Eric O!

[@roylikesitlikethat]

Big Dog50001 Automotive What is the lubricant for guide pins?

[@rezagrans1296]

+roylikesit Silicon grease (dielectric will work also)

[@WBOS72]

roylikesitlikethat sylglyde.

[@remodelassets6523]

Great explanation for the overlooked surfaces that require lubrication. Thank you.

[@lisawandrei9491]

Wow! Your videos are so well done. You are so helpful. i have a “humming” sound coming from my front driver side. I was sure it’s dirty brakes. Now I know! Thanks!

[@user-fr6sc1iu4o]

this is the BEST brake work tutorial video I have ever seen!

[@mypersonalphotosite]

Excellent video!!! Clear, concise, yet filled with what I needed to know!!

[@manuowells7776]

simply the best tutorial on brake caliper lubrication for noise prevention, Thank You Eric o..

[@BillinSD]

Eric O. is awesome. This is the cleanest brake job I have seen him do (no rust like all his other customers LOL). Highly recommend his channel. Nice to see he got to service a "California" car - no rust at all :-)

[@tpcoachfix]

Very professionally done. I missed the sound effect when brought out the brake clean. Ya, i know, you had to be serious hsre. Glad to see some proper instructions for such an important subject.

[@JG-fe1gx]

I hope I'm not the only one that made the sound effect in my head.

[@45AMT]

Eric is the man! Good choice and thank you Allstate!!

[@Peter-xe5el]

Great video, very articulate and helpful. Thanks Eric for the great tips!

[@pvt.watson5]

Your video helped me figure out that annoying squeal, thanks.

[@nonozvomz1125]

I found this video at the right time.My car has been making same noises and I changed brake pads but there is still the noise.Thank you very much this is very helpful for me

[@jefferson007]

I would hire you to fix our Helicopter back in Canada. Well done Eric! your a trusted mechanic that inspire other mechanic like me. Aircraft mechanic. Thumbs up bro.

[@7316bobe]

A very good video not only for cars but motorcycles as well. Well done Eric.

[@timmorrell9245]

when i starting wrenching there were only drum brakes when disc came so did the sqeakin was a learning experience to this day to cure the sqeal great video eric u rock

[@Bootzey73]

Thank you for sharing your trade tips/skills.

[@cardo1111]

Probably the best vid I have seen on this topic.

[@holumiedey]

Thank You so much Eric O. This help me fix my car. I have been nursing this issue for over 3 month. i took my car to 3 different mechanics and none could fix my car.

[@deaconnyte9748]

Watched the video - Applied to my Heavily modded jeep and - All is quiet in the world - But really good job on this great video - had squeaks for the last month that were so annoying and had already replaced the pads on the front of the jeep - decided not to buy pads but rework the rear brakes and no more squeal - Love the more useful videos on you tube - Owe ya a beer if I ever run in to ya !!!

[@Powerstroke98]

Thanks for this! Some great points made, after watching several others for an '04 Nissan Altima, some of what you mentioned was missed previously. I understand you need to press the brake pedal a few times until it hardens, before driving off, after brake replacement! Thanks!

[@moldingpro7208]

Eric O is the absolute best!

[@nickstosz6730]

Put rear brake pads on my 08 tundra few weeks ago and had a squeek on drivers side. After seeing this I took it apart and greased everywhere you said to and no more squeak. Was driving me nuts, thanks!!!

[@lonesomecricket7721]

Exactly how I performed my brake job, thanks to great content like this.

[@alexc.7449]

Thank you for the encouragement at the very end of your video.

[@alhamzahalshawi2433]

one of the most helpful videos of all times!! thank you

[@rssvss]

The most trusted mechanic on KZbin!! ❤

[@dnevill]

The greatest diagnostic technician ever! Thanks Eric :)

[@TheLifeOnHigh]

Glad I watched this video. Never considered the metal to metal contact on the calipers as one of the sources for noise.

[@raulvasquez3368]

Thank you. You just took my DIY break job to the next level.

[@GetReal3327]

OMG, I was looking around KZbin about "car brake noise problem" and look who I found. Thanks Eric, along with other of your DIY videos on brake systems, I now fully know what I must do to stop the noise from whatever my son-in-law and friends did when installing all new brake before giving us his car. The brake noise is now driving my wife crazy. Sadly, its November and getting cold. Some times after 48 years, Debbie is driving me with noise problem.🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisschwartz9751]

This was so helpful, I wish this guy had a shop near me. Thank you!

[@teressallanes7861]

Thanks for that sir! Last time, I asked my dad to work on my brakes, he said would, but only did the front. Then I asked him if he cleaned them and like what you said to lubricate those areas. From my Haynes owners manual guide it suggests that. This past fall months the brakes on the car have been making horrible noise. I even asked him if he did the back brakes, but he did not. That just makes me want to go to an auto shop instead.

[@ToneCabinet]

Great information! Been doing my own for yrs but this was very helpful.

[@dimidomo7946]

I'm pricing all components for a complete brake disc and brake line change-out. So this informative video was both timely and helpful. I'm hoping the mechanic shop will take the time to clean and lube all metal to metal component contact points as I won't be there to oversee their handiwork. I'll be buying the components and they'll be doing the installation and labor. I'll certainly mention to them to lubricate all the components you mentioned.

[@derekrowlands1189]

Great instruction, clear and precise, thanks very much.

[@hanskinslo326]

Eric O. is just plain AWESOME.

[@kylelentine]

thank you for a well done instructional video... I was able to pick up some excellent tips Greatly appreciated that you took the time to make this video!

[@davidarrand4501]

Thank you Sir, so very much for these very helpful tips on how to fix break noise! I don't replace my own breaks on my Mini Van, but now I know what to ask the "Break" place I will go to....If they have cleaned off and lubricate all the parts on my breaks. Again Sir, this information was very helpful! Sincerely, Mrs. T. Arrand

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

Great tips n tricks. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@manuelrivera6873]

I just did my front brake pads and missed some points that you went over. 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawke front brakes. My runout was at .005" and thickness was 27.75 on average. I was a foreign car mechanic for 9 years but back in the late 60's and 70's. I will be replacing rotors on next brake pad replacement. I was wondering which manufacturer you suggest. Not a fan of rusty rotors. I was happy to see the Jeep cap! Glad I found you today!

[@gregbartholomew7619]

Love your work Eric keep up the good work

[@sidjbel]

Very informative video, I learned something about brake squealing. Thanks !

[@HemiDad1963]

“The last time I checked stopping was not an option”. I love that. Thank you for such a good video.

[@dorsandjax]

I love how you started out with a safety brief. Well done

[@mikebur2325]

good dude, thanks for doing this. Might want to add sometimes brake moan or groan comes from heat or dust shield.

[@davidhenderson585]

The simple things are the most important. Good tutorial

[@Sandbag1300]

A true professional! Great video on the nuances of brake maintenance.

[@richardbeto1615]

I didn't know Alstate makes videos. Very informative, thank you for your work

[@petterwilcos1916]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@mattandjeanvikdal2123]

Very good job on explaining this. Very helpful

[@wjcarter1032]

Eric this was perfect. Thanks! Very nice.

[@ericstoneberger4504]

Because I See AllState didn't name this fine mechanic (Dr. O) in the description. His channel is South Main Auto Repair on youtube. Check him out, he has really helpful content with Auto repair and diagnosis. Good work Eric O!

[@jaycarl1562]

Been watching your videos for a while, this one made me subscribe.

[@redgasman7569]

Great video! Well explained and focused.

[@kevinsmith6695]

Very well done and good explanations .

[@mikezac3030]

Hey Eric O, Great video! But I was curious as to if you had put any grease on the back of the brake pad before you replaced the shim. Thanks.

[@RingZero]

Great advice Eric!, Thanks

[@rowlandh25]

Your videos are great man. Thank you.

[@efstratiosdiakoniarakis9517]

Excellent presentation , thanks !!!

[@MrDJ217]

Thank you for the information, good sir.

[@kevinmsr.2375]

Great video and brake information!

[@Racing_Drifting_gaming369]

Great simple video..Thank you so much

[@Passions]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@richardfabrizio8998]

Good tips. Well done

[@viliusr.8792]

thank you, I am a DIY not to save but to enjoy my garage and fixing car... but I have sqeeky brakes and its time for disk so pads with 60 percent remainder will be off too, hope new disks and pads (both by VIN matched) done right as in this video will solve my squeeky brakes as it also can be annoying for other drivers. I wonder how important is to lubrikate the pins and if lubricating should I use only silicone based greese? my car is 85k miles and 9 years old. Thanks for the video.

[@jacobbabu607]

Excellent info.your an expert, God bless

[@rbshort151]

Trip i took the passenger front wheel off today too much squealing. Changed the clips .put the orange similar to rtv on backs of pads. I put new pads and rotors from napa 3 months ago. Coated rotors the pads 63 bucks. I bought this truck new from the dealer in 17 . I could tell they did a pad swap cause the pads were glued to the caliper piston and the outboard was glued to the caliper . No squeal when i bought it. So i went back to glueing the pads and greasing the slides . Thanks for your videos you do . Maybe i have to buy $100+ pads . I been getting $63 im getting good at jacking the truck up and getting to the brakes. I seen you do the axle u joint . Thanks

[@dianelane545]

Very helpful, thanks for the video!

[@GSimon850]

Thank you for the top tips Sir

[@solexxx8588]

Nice explanation. Thanks.

[@detailwaxt1056]

I followed Eric's tips and I was able to solve my brake noises. My car is quiet again. thanks!

[@allstate]

Happy to hear! Thanks for sharing.

[@zahidchowdhury2516]

Excellent video 👍

[@serraios1989]

Very useful video. Many thanks!!

[@MyMomSayNoDota]

that's the problem with mechanics in Malaysia. when we asked them to change brake pad, they really change the brake pad only. no lubricating, no cleaning. take the old out, put the new inside. i wish i have the courage to do it myself.

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

fariz ascariz 🙏🏼one day

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

You don't need courage.. Just the tools and the information on how to do it. Course, if you never worked on your vehicle before I wouldn't suggest this be the first thing you try. Try an oil change or a lightbulb and go from there. The knowledge builds upon itself.

[@jaimeperalez5593]

Could you post a link as to what line you are using in the video, awesome vid btw