Rear Brake Pads and Rotors 2014-2020 Chevy Impala Installation!!!

[@edwardmissouri2216]

I followed your instructions and I replaced my brake pads on all four wheels on my 2015 Impala. Your instructions were really helpful, and even though I didn't have to replace my rotors, I took them off anyway to clean the hub and lubricate it with anti seize (not the Lugs). Your instruction on compressing the rear piston was really helpful. Some others suggest turning it in with needle nose pliers. That was way too hard. I went to Autozone and got that kit in the red box, and it was easy with that. I did put blue antilock on the caliper bracket mounting bolts and torqued them to 90 lb. ft. I also got new mounting hardware since the rears didn't come with them. Don't know why. They came with the front. Thanks for the great instructions

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@edwardmissouri2216 thank you for watching and I am glad the video was helpful

[@bikeking8]

Just did my Impala thanks to your instruction! Murphy's Law was in full effect at each and every step but they're good as new now.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I'm glad you were able to use the video. I unfortunately know Murphy's Law all too well! Thanks for telling us how it went.

[@edwardmissouri2216]

I appreciate the helpful video. At the beginning you said youre working on a chevy malibu. You, I believe are working on an impala.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

You are probably correct. I had originally ordered parts for a Malibu instead of an Impala and wouldn't you know it, they didn't fit😂. I don't know why I had it in my mind that it was a Malibu. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video.

[@edwardmissouri2216]

thanks for the video. Just a note to remind those people doing this job to torque all the bolts, Including the lug nuts on the wheel

[@hectorhernandez6325]

How much pressure on the lug nuts for the wheel?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

It depends on the trim level of your car. The 18"+19" wheels are 110 ft lbs and the 16" wheel is 100 ft lbs

[@SteveDab317]

Hey! I greatly appreciate your comments on my video. For some reason I can see them in my notifications, but can't reply to them on the video. Hence me writing here. lol

[@Floridaadventures_vlog]

Thank you! I am doing a 2016 Malibu and the boot started getting messed up I am going to give your trick a try.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I hope it goes well!

[@Floridaadventures_vlog]

@@DCAutoEnhancement worked like a charm! thanks again I used barely a drop of silicon. only problem with the malibu I am working on GM does not believe in room for tools just like the impala you worked on

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@Floridaadventures_vlog 😂

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

Please do a video where to place Jack stands after jacking up the car please. My book only states to use the dedicated Jack points. No mention of where to place Jack stands while car is suspended. Thank you DC.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I can make a video showing where to place jack stands but it will be generic and apply to most vehicles. I don't have that same car available to film.

[@RalphsPier1961]

Hey YOU TUBE, I dont need suggestion videos any more on fixing an Impala. I got everything fixed now.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

🤣

[@babyboinews6896]

Ok what about the front pads

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

Where do you put the Jack stand to hold up the rear end of the car? Also would it be wise to just do one side at a time or raise the rear end all at once?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I usually do one side at a time. No reason just preference. Usually I just use the jack (not recommended just what I sometimes do)

[@goldwingconepatterns2565]

Any adjustment for the parking brake needed? Even possible?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Not needed and I haven't checked to see if it's possible, I imagine it is though.

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

What’s the spray stuff you used for the rubber boot of the piston??

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

If I remember correctly, it was silicone spray.

[@maddogguzman3961]

Do all impalas have rotors in the rear or do some come with drums??

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I'm pretty sure this generation of Impala only has disc brakes.

[@SOUNDINTHECITY]

@3:34 do you have to use the kit? Or can I use and old brake pad and c-clamp to push it back into place?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Yeah, the c-clamp and old pad works like a charm!

[@SOUNDINTHECITY]

@@DCAutoEnhancement thanks for the reply and this video. 💯

[@stevez6499]

@@DCAutoEnhancement You sure about using a c clamp? An Audi I had you needed to screw the piston back in place like you did here. I’ll be doing my Impala brakes soon. Thanks.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@stevez6499 good call, I didn't realize this was the rear brake video. The front you can use the c clamp but the rear does need to be turned and pushed at the same time. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.👍

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Steve Z just reminded me at the c clamp won't work. The kit that I used is necessary. You can "rent" them from an auto parts store. If you return it when you are done you will get the full amount of your deposit back. Sorry about the incorrect info on my part.

[@babyboinews6896]

@dc auto enhancement what size impact drill do you use and socket

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

1/2" or 3/8 impact and 13mm wrench amzn.to/3wueuw6 18mm wrench amzn.to/3gBwwWI

[@babyboinews6896]

I mean which one do you use the 1/2 or 3/8 impact

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@babyboinews6896 for a brake job, 3/8 is enough.

[@babyboinews6896]

@DCAutoEnhancement this is for the removal of the lug nuts correct and the socket size is

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@babyboinews6896 then I would use a 1/2" impact and 21mm socket. Sometimes they are 19mm though

[@NoraaNoel]

Awesome

[@joeishere500]

Sloppy

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Can you educate me and tell me where I went wrong?

[@edwardmissouri2216]

@@DCAutoEnhancement One thing I always heard is that if you have to use the old pad mounting hardware, you should take the hardware off and thoroughly clean the rust off of the area where it's mounted, then apply a small amount of brake grease, so that rust jacking doesn't push on the brackets and keep the pads from sliding properly. Also, thoroughly clean the mounting hardware and apply a small amount of grease to the parts of the pad that contact the hardware to help them slide.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@edwardmissouri2216 that is great advice. On this car, there wannabe any rust to worry about but I could have Heard the moving parts as you mentioned. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@ianlarue4985]

Cant u just use a c clamp for the piston

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Unfortunately you have to twist the piston while compressing for the rears. The front, you can just use a C clamp

[@ianlarue4985]

You called it a Malibu

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I also bought brakes for a Malibu when I originally ordered parts. Btw, they won't work on an Impala. I don't know why I couldn't get it straight. 🤣