The Only Brake Pad You Should Buy

[@scottykilmer]

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[@xdrew707x]

3:52 no smile from toby? 😆 🤣 😂

[@startover125]

Hey Scotty, I’ve been listening to you for a long time, I am a 20 year mechanic in a shop, I have a 1998 Toyota Corolla that has never seen a garage,, but my question is actually about my Dodge Caravan with 230,000 miles, I’ve had for four years, and had 195,000 miles when I got it,,I got pulled over by the police because they said it was getting loud, yes it was making a puphy noise lol,,So I replaced the muffler and tailpipe which included the resonator, now the resonator and muffler have Fell apart…I have the receipts from I guess I shouldn’t name Big box place, but it says unlimited warranty, can you explain unlimited warranty?

[@pumkinhead24]

Would it be cheaper to transition to a manual rather than replace the transmission? Cause the one on my mustang is going out and I'm still making payments on that damn thing

[@ismaelmorales4335]

Scotty there's 150000 millage on my nissan altima 2008 is time to change fuel filter?

[@sl4983]

So we ask our mechanic to use these??

[@GregSr]

Hey Scotty - great advice. I drive a '96 Impala SS and a 2003 Corvette. I've been putting Akebono pads on my cars for years. No squeak and less brake dust on my chrome wheels. Years ago, I learned about these pads by going to the Corvette forums. I figured if the Corvette guys love them, I will too.

[@Spacesprocketz]

Love a 96 SS 🔥

[@GregSr]

@@Spacesprocketz Me too! My Impala is a garage queen now. We only use it to transport grandkids.

[@mistythomas1874]

Would you ever sell the 96

[@GregSr]

@@mistythomas1874 Nope. I bought it new and it now has 320K on the odometer. 2nd engine, 2nd transmission, and 2nd rear end. No more commuting, I work from home now. We just use the Impala for running the grandkids around. Otherwise, we use the Vette.

[@hquest]

Went this week to change oil and filter at the dealership. Last time I went there, they flagged my brakes for service. I drive like gramma and my other car had brake pads replaced twice in 150k miles, and this one has 30k miles! Yet, I was told brakes AND rotors had to be changed, a $700 service. I challenged this and asked to inspect the pads myself to approve the work or to take the risk, and called garbage materials used on this vehicle. Sure enough, they later came to me saying they had re-evaluated and everything is still in perfect condition, and apologized for the mixup: claimed they likely added someone’s else vehicle data on my account. Update: after well over a year, while doing tire rotation at 55k miles, I asked a status of the brakes and rotors. Neither needs to be changed.

[@Winterstick549]

You didn't go to a dealership. You went to a stealership.

[@Kennedy1op]

Oh God !

[@You_work_tomorrow]

@@Winterstick549 what’s the difference?

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Women don't last long at Dealers. More honest and ethical I suppose.

[@EbonixD]

@@Winterstick549 same thing!

[@one7decimal2eight]

I got this same set of front pads for 35 and a set of rear pads for 25 for my Explorer. Rock Auto. Best prices I have ever seen. Also got Napa Proformer quick struts from them for 30 bucks each. Napa had them for 160 each. Same thing with wix oil filters. Got a bunch for around 3 bucks a piece.

[@TheHillrat4wd]

I got no hate on Scotty he's quite entertaining and he's very knowledgeable but I've seen several brake videos and I'm completely astounded as a 40 year veteran mechanic that worked in a brake shop for decades and have done thousands of brake jobs there are so many things that he does not do or does incorrectly it is mind blowing.

[@NVRAMboi]

I sure do love my manual transmission. Thanks Scotty.

[@driveonthestraightpath2138]

Same what car?

[@user-et3sv7gn8f]

Scotty. 1st appreciate your informative videos. I noticed the headlights look dull and glazed over. To clean them and they will look like new. Buy so Mother's Aluminum polish from Walmart it comes in a little can about $5 it's a paste u just smear some on the headlight cover and wipe fast and hard and it comes out amazing!

[@ds1755]

Those are the only brakes I purchase.. the quality is excellent!

[@dvehup]

1995 Astro Van all wheel drive now feels like a 4 wheel drive when turning right or left and has trouble moving and sometimes stops. Driving straight does fine just forward or backwards while turning not good. Thanks from Ak

[@mcburgerpants]

Raybestos Premium Element3 EHT are my favorite

[@SKOOKM]

You can't tell if the break pad is worn out by looking at the outside (top) of it. Often they wear out at an angle and the only part that is wore out is on the very inside (or bottom).

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

I have good luck with EBC and I am a spirited driver.

[@_Ozzy]

Bless you Scotty

[@anthonyhulse1248]

I always use Akebono pads. They work well at a decent price.

[@frank.l181]

Better off replace the rotors too. Aren't you suppose to hang the calipers with bailing wire? Lol.

[@Sam-656]

Any brand that's organic pads will work too.

[@Joe-cf8in]

So pump it to make it hard? That's a lesson I didn't expect from Scotty today

[@AikidoTubeSock]

Yes, that's what HE said...

[@jaydubb2092]

Insert Toby Maguire pic

[@thesamsquatch5224]

Neither did I expect it 🤣 lol, if you don't pump it you're in for a surprise and you end up in a ditch in your neighbors yard. Like Scotty what have you been doing 🤣

[@NVRAMboi]

@@jaydubb2092 I was disappointed Scotty didn't meme it up per usual. hah

[@toriless]

Pump it good until it is real hard and do it again

[@douglaswilliams5794]

Always easy to do brakes. Saved a small fortune to do them myself the last 40 years instead going to the shops. Bought all the tools needed on the first brake job I did. Still have them.

[@johnchildress6717]

And so much easier to change than the older drum brakes.

[@toriless]

Actually any ceramic is better but yes, he is right about that brand

[@robertbell525]

Same, I used to get the rotors turned. PITA. Rotors were cheap enough I'd just replace them. Then I stopped even replacing them and now do pad slaps. I have cars with over 200K on the original rotors and they are still within spec. Such a simple easy cheap job. This car he's working on definitely needs new rotors though. I've saved thousands upon thousands of $$ over the decades doing my own work. And the time saved and inconvenience saves of not being ripped off, and not having to take the cars to shops and waiting around or dropping them off. The ability to DIY is truly liberating.

[@robertbell525]

@Mike Hudson oh yeah, agree, they do the full Monty to prevent comebacks and also to sell more parts. DIY means what is a $700 job and hours at the shop is for me, maybe $70 and two hours on a Saturday morning, and that includes playing with the dogs.

[@deadplaya]

​@@johnchildress6717 im young and i got to experience the horror of having to put those tensioner springs back in place.

[@marafade13]

Don't squeeze the pots like this. You may ruin the rubber. Keep the old pad in and squeeze it like that.

[@jhask64]

I’d think Scotty would know that….but

[@drewnashty]

@@jhask64 Maybe he was just showing what tools regular people might have, but yea a c clamp or actual caliper piston compressing tool would be ideal and their pretty cheap and readily available

[@mahmoudshojai431]

pep boys and the dealer wanted close to $1400 for changing the front and rear rotors and pads on my 2001 Town & Country. Did them myself for $300.

[@brettcox2462]

Used pep boys to get brakes and rotors done. I regret it. Squeaks like no other.

[@hansanderson6607]

I wouldn't trust "pep boys" to put gas in my tank.

[@RollieFingers59]

Absolute criminals

[@seeum2098]

They’re scammers

[@XxDeadShotxX101]

For compressing Brake Pistons. I found C-clamps work a charm if you have one big enough

[@hotpuppy1]

Those rotors should have been tossed. I sometimes put new pads on old rotors, but NOT when they are that grooved.

[@nicholasgranat2999]

If they are not warped i dont change them!

[@jeffsiegel5491]

@@nicholasgranat2999 Rotors have a minimum thickness specification. They may not be warped, but if they have worn below the min thickness spec, they should be replaced.

[@weemom25justified48]

My breaks just started to grind. Gonna change the pads should I change the rotors too? They are no where ne’er how his are in the video.

[@DS-ch5yd]

Did any of you actually listen to the e? He said he's getting rid of the car soon. He just wanted to stop the squeaking.

[@dubya5626]

Grooved rotors don't prevent you from or slow your stopping. Just make sure thickness of rotor is to spec... Of slightly warped, turn them on lathe or better yet just drive with them. Badly warped rotors need to be replaced. A little pulse is fine and sometimes autocorrects, as your pads do the job of a lathe. Garages and oil change places today recommend a lot of things that you don't need. Proven fact. They make a fortune this way. Some places recommend tranny or brake fluid replacement when you don't need it, and don't even touch the stuff (yet they charge you a lot for doing NOTHING!). Lots of stings out there showing this.

[@Yashuop]

Claim your “here within an hour” ticket right here ❤️

[@SlimShaggy9]

Here

[@benmontey3438]

Thanks mate

[@RoderikvanReekum]

Yes, So early I was almost FIRST!

[@thesamsquatch5224]

Here

[@maximanino]

here

[@krzysztofpl5871]

awesome video Scotty! My dad has taught me to take apart and lubricate my brakes every spring and autumn..! take calipers out, regrease them, grease the pads like you show in this video. I failed to do this one spring, and when i went to do them in the autumn, they were HARD AS HELL to take apart and service em... lesson learned! just takes a few hours on any given saturday morning, and makes all the diffeence in the world. Especially since i live in wesrern new york, with the snow n salt..! love your videos scotty! Keep up the great work that you do!

[@eostrike]

Only thing I would have done differently was try and get that bolt out so you can pull the slide pins, clean and grease them. I have seen too many as a DIY'er that are all seized up and do not slide. I understand it was not coming out easy but the floating caliper may not be functioning properly.

[@willb7483]

also the slide pins don't need to be super tight. No cheater bar needed. Only need to be 20/25 pounds /ft (30+ NM)

[@cpuvscpu]

"Akebono Brake Pads. A-K-E-B-O-N-O" - Scotty in every video

[@cheezybread7783]

kinda expensive :( but ill try getting them on sale

[@mikehand2668]

No more than the dealer

[@cheezybread7783]

@@mikehand2668 i see.. so wats 2nd place? my friend said it was powerstop brake pads. Idk tbf im in school so i work part time

[@nexushexus4365]

Power stop Z23 or Z26

[@cheezybread7783]

@@nexushexus4365 ye i got powerstop for my 07 civic their good tho.. for now

[@careyracing6057]

This is a great video! Things I would suggest differently than what Scotty showed in this video (pretty sure I learned it from one of his older videos). Is to take the caliper completely off so that you can grease both sliding pins. Great video Scotty I always enjoy learning from you!

[@djnone8137]

Never understand why people don't do this. It's like only replacing one caliper like the other one isn't in a near garbage condition He does it with wheel bearings too. You always replace em in pairs.

[@tjam4229]

Scotty, you the man, you cut out the fluff and just get to the point!

[@sl4983]

What other way is there?

[@rodneycasillas6400]

Hey Scotty, you were right on with the ignition. I was on the highway when the car just slowed down to about 30moh. Couldn’t go faster than 20, it ended up being the spark plug. Had lots of carbon on it. I changed the plug, coils and ended up putting some valve cleaner in it and now I’m getting about 32-33 mpg on highway on a 2017 CRV.

[@brianwaldo2642]

Well Scotty, with more than 50% life left on my squeaky pads, I finally splurged for the Akebono’s on all 4 corners. Did the rotors too even though they looked okey. You were right, the squealing went away and as a bonus, braking has improved. We’ll see how they are this time next year.

[@kartboarder22g17]

update? I'm thinking about trying the akas finally?

[@bendmall4341]

Going to replace my front and rear disc brakes with Ackebono and see how it compares to top-of-the-line ceramics.

[@BumpNrun69]

@@kartboarder22g17 I put them on both my vehicles. Thing that sucks is, they only make the pad (fronts) for my truck. Changing them this weekend. My maintenance log book shows; last change was back in 2017... 41,000 miles ago. My inner on both fronts still have a little over 1/4". On the outers they are less than 1/8". They stop good on a very busy highway during both rush hours during the week..

[@kartboarder22g17]

@@BumpNrun69 thanks I'm doing mine Thursday hope I bought the right pair. I'm at 72000 on oem pads and rotors. They are on the danger zone at this point.

[@commodoreras]

I’ve been using them about 15 years on both of my E Classes and could not be happier. Just changed all 4 rotors last week on my GL550 and used Akebonos again, from the first drive I can tell the difference. It’s a much heavier car, time will tell but I’m sure they will handle good. I couldn’t find them for my wife’s Infiniti when I was doing her brakes last year, used Bosch QuietCast with brand new rotors again, they were ok first 6-7 months then she started to complain again. But on the other hand, I know those 2007-2011 era Infinities are known for the brake system issues.

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Ive used the old brake pad and a c clamp to compress the piston. Using a pair of pliers can cause the piston to retract crooked and cause it to fail!

[@toddbob55]

Clear indication Scotty doesnt know what he's doing......NEVER use Moly based grease on brake applications as it will react and soften rubber on the guide pins and the caliper piston. SILICONE grease should be used when rubber meets metal

[@randalln.587]

Scotty. Come on man. You forgot to lube the slides. You must show these people to do this every time. Brother.

[@ovid4]

Exactly, he doesn’t care that’s why

[@justincase2281]

Oof! That rotor needs to be cut! Looks like a Ruffles potato chip!! Aside from the rotor looking like it needs turning, when you squeeze the caliper piston, be sure you have the top of the master cylinder off so the fluid can escape or you will have a really tough time compressing the calipers. Like impossible. But I have to say, as far as the rotor is concerned, if you have a badly grooved rotor but it's still thick enough to use, even at its thinnest, you can get away with be just a pad to swap. I've done it a couple of times at the insistence of my Dad and a friend one time. Never had a problem thereafter because I guess the pads eventually take the shape of the grooves, which I guess gives more braking surface area. But from what I could see on my phone here, that first rotor looked BAD! I would be trace the rotors or at least have them cut if they're thick enough to do so. But that's just me. 😁

[@jerryclleung]

Scotty!!!! Why is your leg under the car with no jack stand???!!! You wanna start working on the cars without bending at the knees and just standing on stumps???!!!

[@thomasdaum1927]

Don’t forget to clean and lube the slide pins !………

[@jeffreyboysen996]

Scott, I drive rural mail route with 100 miles and 450 stops. Will these be bedt for me? I drive a Chrysler town & country minivan...thanks!

[@franciscocorrales2400]

Hi Scotty, i normally sand by hand with sandpaper #80 the rotors to remove carefully the shine and have pads self-adapted to its new surface. This has worked very well and brake action is intact, in fact feels like has more adhesion when you brake. This is done in my Suzuki Grand Vitara every 6 - 8 months.

[@justine5804]

Did you mean sand the old rotors? Or the new rotors?

[@franciscocorrales2400]

@justine5804 Yup old and new rotors, as long they are not scratched too deep (old) the mirror finish can be reduced. This must be done by hand since using anything more aggressive than that will damage the flat surface.

[@ctrguy9502]

Wow, I’ve never considered sanding the rotors by hand but I suppose this is a very fine idea if they’re still in spec!!

[@owenconnolly3041]

i use a long flat grinding stone. like used for sharpening long knives. That way they are more likely to be flat, level, plane, etc.

[@ohboy2592]

To each is their own but this is a complete waste of time and doesn’t help with anything stopping. You are taking off the bedding of the rotors and now you are trying to bed in used pads on a scuffed rotor surface. I assume you know you have to bed in the pads after you do this every time? Rotors are also cheap and time is valuable, replace the rotors every brake job

[@Xyquest]

Pump it until it's hard.

[@don2deliver]

Got about 82k miles out of Akebono front pads on a Prius. Installed with new rotors. However the originals were replaced at 143k. Granted the car is used for short commute and city Uber much more than when it was younger.

[@GodfatherJAM]

I found OEM do last the longest but you’re paying twice as much. If I didn’t get those, I’d get exactly what Scotty recommends. My Ford OEM were actually made by them.

[@seanthompson8071]

Mazda's recent high quality has NOTHING to do with Toyota. Only the brand new Mazda CX-50 is jointly made with Toyota in their plant in Alabama.

[@seanhoward8025]

Akebono is usually available through RockAuto for most cars. Scotty is right; they’re great pads at a decent price!

[@sl4983]

So we ask our mechanic to get them?

[@seanhoward8025]

@@sl4983 Ask him to get them. NAPA also stocks them for most vehicles.

[@markleach2177]

What is the likelihood that I warped my rotors after slammijg on the brakes of my Savana 2500 Explorer at 82mph? Seems like my van is shaking when braking after that.

[@terry_willis]

It's probably because the scared the crappola out of your vehicle and it has a memory. 😄

[@battlestar6255]

I love when Scotty says junkyard and Chevrolet Dealership picture appears 😂

[@toriless]

It was Fiat, not Chevy !!

[@AngelValdovinos]

@@toriless both trash🤡

[@civicguyy]

Chevy was first, then he said junk yard again, and it was Fiat!

[@jameshardeman6590]

Scotty doesn’t like my Vega that has never been to a garage or had a computer hooked to it.

[@jamesoberg8809]

Good way to damage the calipers. Compress them unequally! Pliers, Really?! How about using a proper caliper piston tool!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I love the one bolt then swing the caliper method. I always took both off and removed the whole caliper. Genius sir.

[@dansmith5012]

It's better to remove both if you want to inspect and lube the guide pins.

[@calholli]

Always remove both.

[@pcha151]

Noobs

[@chaselesser3191]

These are all good points 😂

[@g3ultra]

I used to do that too until I had one stuck so bad I had to make a puller to get it out and replace it with a new one. Now I take them both out every time and clean and lube them.

[@chrispaul1117]

I use Akebono Pads (by Scottys advice) on my 97 Camry (replaced the rotors (didnt really need to) Yes , excellent pads.

[@wolfeadventures]

What rotor brand do you like?

[@chrispaul1117]

@@wolfeadventures Raybestos or Remy Gold... dont buy cheap rotors

[@justine5804]

​@@chrispaul1117is Raybestos good rotor?

[@lactusgalacto1174]

@@justine5804 Yes they are good rotors.

[@rafitayyab]

Scotty Sir i had a problem with my tercel car back brakes' went to renew my car annual registration and test center failed the car,i spent on drum brake pads and used brake booster but still mechanic telling me i need to change barke master booster bcz brake pad is still hard and as per mechanic brak pad should be soft.what to do plz advise.?

[@user-yu4hl7wj6j]

You have to change it

[@ithinkaboutthings9052]

Pump it a couple times till it gets hard? ✅

[@stonemovers]

I have a 2011 rav4 2.5l awd Im getting ready for winter, I went to Toyota dealer got 2 50/50 pink coolant. At the moment I got an estaminet for $592 for front and rear rotors and pads. For parts only is this necessary? I gust need opinion before I buy?

[@dm7097]

I’ve switched over to those pads on all my vehicles, and I absolutely love them! Those pads with the better rotors and I have no worries about my braking systems.

[@GodfatherJAM]

I think my Ford OEM pads were made by them.

[@RobinatorsPlace]

Be careful calling people "cheap". It's unfair since everything has price gouged and salaries/wages stayed the same.

[@MCTeck]

My 2018 Chevy Colorado was fitted from the factory with Akebono pads. Many on the Colorado Forum report 60-80 k or more miles of pad life .

[@philllsxga.7737]

I have a 2014 Silverado and got 123,000 miles on the factory front pads and 112,000 miles on the rear pads..

[@jas4925]

I have a 2018 cruze 90,000 miles just had a brake inspection. Still have 50% left.

[@chodicuss1889]

As a newspaper delivery driver that would be amazing

[@johnerickson1785]

Whenever I've used ceramics there was a significant loss of gripping power compared to standard semi-metallic pads. I don't doubt they last longer - they don't provide enough friction for anything to wear off of them.

[@mdev8846]

You are right. Ceramic brake pads has not a great initicial bite breaking.

[@loktom4068]

Only when new during the first 500 miles or 1000 km.

[@heniek01]

Thanks Scotty for all your help 👍🇺🇸❤️

[@tillman40]

Oh man I do the old pad with a C clamp

[@rogerdodrill4733]

@Plan b that saves time no plyers,c clamp needed some old cars"Subaru", you have to turn pistons to retract

[@WhitePOWERranger1]

I’ve used these for 12 years, best pad I’ve ever had. I’ll never change.

[@JS-te4gz]

Do they chew rotors though?

[@WhitePOWERranger1]

@@JS-te4gz same rotors for 10 years , but i coast a lot on a Diesel engine.

[@Serids-z1c]

Do you have to torque the caliper bolts to a specific value or just any tightness? Same with the lug nuts?

[@blisterbrain]

A squeak IS a high pitched vibration. All sound is vibration. Squeak is just a descriptor, like "rumble" for a low pitch. Sorry to be that guy, but I couldn't resist.

[@isaacberacasa3223]

what I usually do is to buy the original pads. I never have noise problems at all and they last longer than the off the market ones, and you'll be surprised that they are not that expensive

[@RogerPack]

where from? :)

[@warpedphreak]

High performance carbon semi metallic also squeak... geez @Scotty... retire already. Would never use what you claim and tout to use. Ceramic pads with crap stock rotors is a bad performance combo

[@navybluethunder]

I use Akebono Pads on my 00 Formula. Best pads I ever used and I tested many different makes and modells. Thanks to Scotty by make Akebono more familiar!

[@raven4k998]

wait wait hold on one second you use your brake pedal I only use that thing in emergency's normally my car comes to a stop fast enough if I just simply take my foot off the accelerator pedal

[@steve75112]

so what who cares!

[@raven4k998]

@@steve75112 ssshhhhhh

[@timetryp422]

OEM for Acura MDX.

[@Forseen-vm1qs]

Akebono is an OEM product for decades for most auto makers , only in recent years have they been available in the aftermarket

[@dbjw40]

This is really how simple it is to change brake pads!? 45 year old guy and I did not know this. Thank you Mr. Kilmer.

[@Bubba-wx7lp]

Put anti squeal on metal side of pads.

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

When i try it’s a 2 day job if I’m lucky

[@Idontknowmaybejohnsmith]

Haha, I remember the days when I thought doing brakes ment take the caliper off the car, put them in with the caliper off, then out the while caliper back on & go crazy dealing with bleeding the brakes. So much easer just taking the slide pins off (plus you can lube them).

[@michaelgarofalo4452]

Holy cow brother your still using impact drivers with cords on them

[@mrgurulittle7000]

I like how everytime you say "junkyard" you show a picture of a Chevy dealer! Lol!

[@michaelreynolds7317]

I replace the pad the rotors and calipers on my wife’s Acura RTX. They work fine. The car stops and all but I’m dealing with a tremendous amount of brake dust drives me nuts cleaning my wheels every week. So how are they on dust? Thanks

[@jojojeep1]

Ceramic pads all the way, semi metallic don’t like it they always sound like they’re rubbing. Love your channel Scotty

[@nickmalone3143]

So the next guy who gets stuck with car has to do a brake job ...rotors are only $50/each but labor $150 ....should have done rotors ...bad mechanic scotty

[@hewasadragonman8382]

Akebonos are very good for cold weather braking, but like all factory pads, they sacrifice hot temp bite for that extra hard, cold bite. The best cold bite pads, gas out much past 500F and have GF or HG friction ratings. If it has a GG or FG rating, it's an all around pad, will have decent cold bite and it might last until 600-700F. The best street racing pads get their bite at around 100F-150F, with O.K. bite at 50F-70F and max out around 850F. They usually carry a GH or HH friction rating. These pads are better for high speed driving, but usually need higher temp brake fluid and steel braided lines, to withstand the extra heat. Street race pads will suck at freezing temperatures, so keep that in mind, for emergency stops.

[@OneAceracer]

You don't think THOSE rotors were worn? MAN, I don't wat you working on any of my vehicles!

[@MTCT942]

What's your opinion on seasoning the new rotors and brake pads by driving up to 25mph and braking hard to 10mph about 5 times, then repeat at 35mph down to 5mph 5 more times?

[@lonniebeal6032]

Crossdrilled/slotted and Carbon infused, it's highly recommended.

[@LowsJuan]

Strange I noticed a stange annoying squeaky sound in all your videos. It never goes away. I Still keep watching them though. Just kidding Scotty! Keep giving us the great content

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

I only run factory pads from the dealer. There are so many different manufacturers making replacements with 50 different compound blends. The cars engineers know the weight of your vehicle, size of your tire, rotor size, caliber pressure, etc they have engineered the factory pad to work the very best for that application, anything else may work but not be perfect

[@rhoodj]

This is a good point. Aftermarket brakes pads are so cheaper though...😮😢

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

@@rhoodj I figured this out about 20 years ago when I put a set of raybestos on my Camaro. They felt fine under normal driving, then about a couple weeks later I had to panic stop on the freeway and they faded so bad. The fade literally made them stop working. It was so bad and scared me so much that the next day I was at the dealership getting factory ones that worked perfect all the time. I have never ran parts store pads again on anything, and never will. It’s worth the extra $20 for the right pads

[@MartyInLa]

Those rotors look really worn. I don't think I've ever driven a car with rotors that looked that bad.

[@robertbell525]

I give Scotty so much credit spending his career working on cars in his driveway in the heat and weather and at his age. As a weekend DIYr it's hard enough just working on my own stuff

[@whitegoodman7465]

yeh idk why he doesnt have a small garage with a lift...i mean he has the money but just cheap af

[@kiwi5162]

What is the average life of a Toyota rotor? Thanks for the great video Scotty. LOVE. PEACE. God Bless

[@HR-wd6cw]

Most Ceramic pads I've used never squeaked. It's the semi-metalic ones you want to avoid if the sound bothers you. But regardless, always have the rotors turned (ground) or replace them whenever putting new pads on. That can also contribute to squeaking. In the past, I've always bought the mid to high range pads or shoes, and the cheaper rotors to balance things out. I wouldn't recommend skimping on brake pads. They usually aren't something you replace that often (usually every 3-5 years for most people) and the price difference over that period isn't huge and not worth the risk. Buy good quality pads even if it means spending another $50 for a pair.

[@mrdonetx]

Semi metallic are noisy but the grip they have on the rotor is extremely useful for some purposes and parts of the country with steep road gradients.

[@justine5804]

Can you ground rotors with sand paper using your hands?

[@williammizebee]

Scotty fix my back brakes on my 04 Toyota camry 2.4 4cyl cv axle else on Honda notorious for acting or just bad

[@W900Kamikaze]

How come you didn't turned the rotor when it had grove before install the new pads on it ?

[@mikehand2668]

Don’t turn rotors bug new ones

[@wyatt1153]

This guy didn't grease the slide pins. Big mistake. Wrong installation. He's always in a neurotic rush.

[@thegentleman90]

Just replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors with Akebono pads and Brembo rotors on my Toyota Highlander. Best combination and now it stops absolutely phenomenal.

[@Serids-z1c]

Do you have to torque the caliper bolts to a specific value or just any tightness? Same with the lug nuts?

[@thegentleman90]

@@Serids-z1c 77 foot pounds on the Caliper Bracket Bolts. 25 foot pounds on the Caliper Bolts. 76 foot pounds on the lug nuts.

[@Serids-z1c]

@@thegentleman90 I just dont see Scotty doing that so im wondering if it's necessary, maybe he can tell by feel?

[@thegentleman90]

@@Serids-z1c These torque specs are per Toyota.

[@Serids-z1c]

@@thegentleman90 I just dont see Scotty torquing at all so im wondering if it's necessary, maybe he can tell by feel?

[@TheMrgoodtool]

I only use "Wagner" brand, brake pads! They're made in the USA, and don't squeak either.

[@jpete3027666]

I put duralast brakes on my Lexus. They made all kinds of noise. I should have taken your advice and gone with the Akebonos from the start. I switched the duralast with Akebono and they’re as quiet as can be. Very happy with them. And the crazy thing is the autozone pads were about the same price.

[@JoeAndMattsDetailing0]

I have a 2014 Kia optima I want to find out what are the best brake pads I can put on my car and rotors. Thank you.

[@agostinodibella9939]

I have taken Scotty’s advice and have been using Akebono brake pads for about 8 years. I haven’t heard squeaking or squealing since 😊

[@steve75112]

Rev up your manic behaviour!

[@Liquidmice9]

I use those breaks pads as well. Very good pads. P.S. Scotty worked on my car twice when he lived down in Houston. Very nice guy.

[@kerryanderson1564]

Where's your safety jack?

[@muhammadibnkilab7026]

Scotty doing what he does best.

[@tombray3169]

Didn t clean under the pad hardware didn't clean the old grease on slide pins didn t re grease the pins .putting a ceramic pad on a very glazed rotor more times than not will make noise.

[@jfabian7]

I took Scotty’s advice and used Akebono pads on my wife’s car about a year ago. They’re the best pads I’ve ever used. They have incredible stopping power and they’re ultra quite. Nice upgrade over OEM.

[@kappawear]

So, they are quiet?

[@804MRMAN]

What about that dust?

[@06Crf250rider]

They're oem on some Hondas. Used em on a civic and accord

[@804MRMAN]

@@06Crf250rider Akebono calipers and pads come oem on some Lexus models

[@dunken27]

Akebono are OEM...just depends what part of the World you live in

[@dougcutler4948]

My wife's Edge consistently warps the rotors making the car shutter when braking. This time it seems almost dangerous at high speeds. I'm hoping the Akebono pads will help with this next time I change the rotors.

[@andljoy]

I like EBC breaks , the red stuff pads are good!

[@flute136]

Big money though

[@vincedibona4687]

*brakes

[@ChevyCitation]

At 6:47 Scotty When I test drive the car it jerks Trans is from a Junk Yard shows a Chevy Dealer At 7:20 Scotty had a friend at a Junk Yard in Houston shows image of a Fiat Dealer

[@jameskerherve7487]

I use the Akebono pads on my CLS55 AMG with aftermarket rotors. The braking is excellent, quiet, smooth with great initial bite. The best part is the dust is none existent, not black all over my wheels. I’ll buy these forever if I can. I wish they made these pads for my old Bimmer but they don’t 😢

[@derissuprapto]

Bimmer use ATE 😁

[@jamesmedina2062]

My absolute favorite pads all things considered are Pagid. They may squeak a little at first but it goes away. They have superior initial bite and resist overheating

[@rwcobbs]

Hey scotty I was watching flintstone and fred used feet to step would this be helpful to use today thanks

[@missmaomi28]

We need a Scotty in every neighborhood

[@dragonfly9415]

nope! just do them yourself! scotty charges! lol

[@missmaomi28]

@@dragonfly9415 not me lol I like to drive safe 🤣

[@errolalex2608]

Any suggestions please for this Loud noise coming from the rear wheels while driving and when I touch the brakes the noise goes away and sometimes there is no noise at all for a few days and then Mysteriously the noise comes back again Rotors and pads still good It’s on a 2000rl Accura

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Scotty can be full of it sometimes but he's right about the Akebono pads...I've used them a number of times and have gotten really good service out of them. American-made as well!

[@rob5944]

Can't find 'em here in the UK 🧐

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@Rob Can't fin em here in Japan either! Lol!

[@rob5944]

@@mrgurulittle7000 seriously?

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@Rob I'm sure they can be imported. Though Japan has some really good break pads that are actually made in Japan.

[@rob5944]

@@mrgurulittle7000 I couldn't even find any listings....

[@candeffect]

Scotty is not a good teacher. He always leaves out important details.