TrailBlazer Brakes and Rotors Replacement.

TIP: Use an old brake pad to place on the pistons and then you can use one C-Clamp to evenly push the 2 pistons back in with ease at the same time!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Bingo!~~

[@jmabs5096]

Tech tip, use the old break pad to push both pistons back in same time with a c clamp!

[@samanthaw3845]

I’m a young woman who just moved out on her own and my dad taught me how to do some basic things like change a tire and change oil, but now I live 2K miles from my dad and I’m doing my very first brake rotor replacement job on my own, so I really appreciate this video!!!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@dani07april06]

Thank you!!!!! Happy to have all new front brakes for $80 including shipping!! Thanks for helping me learn how to fix something new on my car!! Kingsbury, TX!

[@darlenesanchez4897]

Who did you order them from?

[@leomufasa1402]

Like the video. I also took the caliper pins and greased them. I sprayed the rotor with brake cleaner to remove the lubricant that comes on them. 👍😁👍. Tnx. It was pretty easy.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@jparkersilverstacker5128]

Great video! Really enjoyed it! I also drive a 2007 Chevy trailblazer LS as my daily driver bought it in 2015 with 98,000 miles, now 2019 it has 155,220 & so far I’ve replaced a wheel baring, idle pulley, all 4 transmission lines, tie rod end, fuel pump, pads & rotors a couple times, frame has zero rust, it’s a South Carolina car it’s been a great ride & never left me on the side of the road, I plan on running it to 250,000, also live in northeast Vermont

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@rickjames1179]

Just ordered mine off eBay too thanks bud

[@davedeatherage4902]

***P.S - also Nathan, I started on you're channel when you had only 6,000, or so subscriber's, I'm so happy for you growing! Keep up you're good work my friend! You offer a good menu on Automotive repair! And your genuineness in your video's, and care for people,and that my friend is what we need more of in this world today, 👍👌✌

[@Refractarioinsurgent]

Thanks very much and especially for that key tip “Don’t be hard on yourself” Sir I believe you qualify as a Doctor of Psychology, I’m feeling much better about life now! Cheers Doc!

[@davedeatherage4902]

This video came out at 12:28a.m., I started watching. Eleven minutes later at 12:39 a.m.watched it! Excellent Nathan, 👍. I'm happy to also hear you're going to be replacing your sway bar link😃 will look for that in future, I also used C-clamp on my Taurus one piston caliper. Thanks!

[@jamestorres5582]

Thank you .. So far I've changed my upper control arms and alternator . I'm not a car guy whatsoever .. I kinda like it. I know I can change my rotors out but thank you again nonetheless

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!!

[@ricardoflores403]

Thank you for the video I will soon do the brakes on my TB 👍

[@travisfort8033]

Great video!!! I have a GMC envoy and I can do the same thing to my truck just from looking at your video. Thanks...

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice....

[@r0cksterr]

Coming second half of 2018, Craftsman products will be available at Lowe’s . They are also sold at ACE hardware. Husky brand tools at Home Depot are very good tools also.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice. I wounder if lowe's will exchange Craftsman tool that are broken like they use too. I have so many.

[@r0cksterr]

I would think so since they are lifetime guarantee. Let us know in another video what happens. Really enjoy your videos by the way.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks. I'll let everyone know.

[@moparguy37]

Also I own an 03 Trailblazer and I think I may have to do the slider pins in the calipers for now. Just found out today that the frame is starting to go just after the front wheels on both sides so I don't want to be putting much $$ into this vehicle. Im in the northeast also and been using oil and fluid film to help with rust. I thought this TB was in good shape when I bought it in June

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yea...There pretty expensive for a small part.

[@barbellenvanderwel]

2008 Chvey Trailblazer

[@germanmorales2759]

Good video thanks

[@kylepowell9829]

Try harbor freight if its close by. Tools are banging for the buck. Composite ratchet are awesome

[@AntLive29]

Good video

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@marianekalis7736]

I have a 2008 trailblazer and the guy says that I need my back rotors/brakes done. He said while doing the back I might as well do the front rotors. I bought my trailblazer brand new and looked up my receipts and did my front brake rotors in 2016 about 15,000 miles ago? I don’t want to do the front unless I have too, so does that sound about right? Some mechanics (not saying all) like to take advantage of people and do some work that doesn’t need done. I’m on a fixed income and don’t know what to do. Hopefully u can answer my question soon. Thank you for this video and for helping people out, saving them some coin.

[@cbbolden2331]

Brother with the brakes you took off it did not stop okay before LOL. And actually you should use one of the old pads against your piston to push it in or you could damage your piston, and don't forget to clean packing oil off new rotors before installing new pads...just a thought..

[@ryanserandos7461]

I'm a big Kobalt fan from Lowes

[@FixingWithPassion]

Wow!

[@nickoster2577]

Can you send me some of that sunshine? About to go out and do this repair in 28 degree weather before more snow comes.

[@flyboy2610]

I get to go out and do the rear brakes tomorrow (Saturday, 2-20-2021)! It's supposed to get all the way up 32 degrees. I have to do it tomorrow, snow's coming on Sunday.

[@nickoster2577]

@@flyboy2610 best of luck. I have a brake booster to get to here either Monday or tuesday when its 34

[@drb3195]

Hello can I have the link to where you purchased the brake pads & rotors ?

[@moparguy37]

You can replace the guts on a ratchet. Napa sells them. Also they started carrying Craftsman sockets sets. Their Evercraft is made by the same manufacturer as Craftsman. You can spend the extra and get Carlysle.

[@FixingWithPassion]

O nice!!~

[@Joshoptimus]

Ahh the dog days of summer hang'n out in Nathan s back yard. I like this video alot. There's nothing more satisfying than new front rotors and pads installed by yourself Phenomenal deal on those ebay rotors. Did the pads come with? Nice and beefy, definitely good quality. Lastly, time does go by so fas nowt but we're looking down the barrel of the winter of 2018 lolol you said 2016

[@donovanweiss159]

Time to do my brakes now

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@bgoutdoors802]

Do you have to use brake cleaner on the rotors? I am ready to replace my rotors but i have no idea if it comes with the protective oil on them or if they come bone dry

[@georgelung6965]

Nathan, Do you have a video on making the adjustment to parking brake for your red hot ready to go Trailblazer?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Looking

[@pacsoulpavon9649]

I have a awd trailblazer ss , would I need to replace front and back break pads ?

[@thebigdr]

use old brake pads with the Clamps to press the pistons back in the cylinders

[@LORD-wr7rv]

IK i'm late but do you know the Rotor size and what brake pads to buy?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yea.

[@LORD-wr7rv]

Nevermind

[@georgelung6965]

On a second note, the engine bay of your car looks brand new and very clean. Did you do any detail work on it at all?

[@FixingWithPassion]

No. Came like that. I got lucky.

[@SturmAKS74U]

Hi Nathan - going to do this soon thanks to your vid. What are the two small arms called that you said always go out on Trailblazers, the sway bar end links? Thank you.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Sway bar end links.

[@MicroSoftner]

You can take apart those ratchets and clean em up and oil them. You need c ring clip wrench.

[@FixingWithPassion]

OK ;D

[@NORCALPYRO_]

Do o have to install the anti squealers???

[@FixingWithPassion]

No. just keep an eye on them pads for ware close to the disc when nearing lifes end.

[@frankmo27]

Lowes and ace hardware honor craftmans warranty (after a good argument). I too like Huskys wrenches and sockets. Not a big fan of their ratchets. Unfortunately they are all made in Taiwan. Ultimately they do get the job done.

[@georgelung6965]

MIT tools are the best. I bought MIT tools by Tekton. They are nice, durable, and long lasting.

[@havanaknights4808]

What’s the link fir the breaks bro

[@alfonsosaldarriaga308]

lowes will replace them!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@NORCALPYRO_]

Any grease on contact points??

[@FixingWithPassion]

Blue stuff.

[@jacobmoon6191]

If you're looking for any tools Husky is a really good brand!

[@davedeatherage4902]

Jacob Moon hi Jacob, you mentioned Husky tools , I bought couple years ago open end & box in wrenches in a nice case, lots of sizes in case, got them at Home Depot. I've used in my repairs several times. GREAT TOOLS- HUSKY. HAPPY REPAIRING TO YOU👍✌

[@jacobmoon6191]

Dave Deatherage Thanks!

[@robertesposito9871]

I’ve been buying Kobalt tools

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@fabiannino4106]

Brake mounting bracket should have lock tight on bolts not oil

[@FixingWithPassion]

That was done long time ago after production

[@Gen01Lee]

I’m pretty sure Stanley bought craftsman and if you call them up they’ll just send out replacements

[@dannyhollar288]

Yea it won't be your winter driver damn thing be breaking down all time will be a winter project

[@Joshoptimus]

Ice cream truck ! ! I'm getting a cherry bomb******

[@richard6766]

replacing the rear rotor on a 2003 chevy trailblazer is what it says, But i don't see that Ummm?

[@carljdipietro]

Ice cream truck?

[@FixingWithPassion]

For Biden

[@johngravesiii5001]

Snap-on