Brake Job - 2014 Nissan Sentra

The brakes on this 2014 Nissan Sentra SR are worn out and looking pretty crusty. Let's throw some parts at it!
We also look into the Permatex Ceramic Extreme brake lube and find out if it's safe for caliper slide pins.

[@87FordMudder]

Nissan puts the plastic sleeve on the pin to give mechanics something to talk about while they're doing brakes.

[@WatchWesWork]

Mission accomplished!

[@nickdeiters4690]

This has plagued me. I've taken calipers back off because I put the plastic pin in the wrong spot whilst having zero clues as to its function. Edit: a word

[@Michael-uo4jj]

It's anti vibration / rattle so they don't have to machine the bore perfectly (cost savings) for no rattling in the bore can expand and contract a little I've fixed a noise with the brakes just by replacing them on a Mitsubishi caliper had a ton of up and down movement basically same function on Nissan. They only need one because it's redundant the top is connected to the bottom

[@danlevesque5437]

@@Michael-uo4jj do you know why they are putting them on the top side of the bracket over the bottom and is it better there instead if the opportunity is there?

[@BIGWILLY8313]

We have plenty to talk about at nissan other than the placement of that rubber on the pin. Mainly making fun of other techs mistakes and yelling across the shop about it 😂

[@michaelbowler328]

I wear headphones when I watch. Kept swatting at my ear every time one of those flies flew by the mike.

[@WatchWesWork]

Me too. Even when editing it.

[@PrettyKenziePrincess]

I thought the flies were in my room, sorry, I was watching Dance Moms, then I saw a nice blue car and now here I am. I never know how that happens. I saw tools and everything. Nice video though.

[@TimHeagarty]

I had a small moth in the room here and dang if that didn't trip me out when one of your flies landed on my monitor!

[@Fosuya]

Same here 🤣

[@stevestahl5905]

Yep

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

I used your "Here's your problem lady" line on someone I knew and he said "Do you know Watch Wes Work on KZbin"? It was at that moment, coffee flew from my lips at mach 7.

[@jusb1066]

and she doesnt know who south main auto is?

[@WatchWesWork]

And many others!

[@SouthMainAuto]

🥰 rust and brakes and lube 😍

[@leardi58]

You forgot brake clean Mr. O lol

[@somerandomguy3868]

My wife " what are you watching? " me " hangon were talking brake goo here " my wife " that's what I thought I heard "

[@WatchWesWork]

They just don't get it!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

@@WatchWesWork Yeah! Definitely not (and never)! 😁

[@jerryglen986]

Customer can watch KZbin and view the Quality brake job she got. Some shops would just replace everything, Wes showed that you can clean and lube parts and save customers money. If I lived close to you, my cars would be sent to you Wes. Thanks for breaking it down so us amateur's can learn. 😊👍🍻 Pray family is well 😊👍

[@deankruse8751]

I dont know if its always true in auto shops but I work on heavy equipment and our shop rate last I checked is 180 an hour. In a lot of cases its cheaper to put new parts on than it is to pay the labor to clean and reuse old parts. Not always the case but something to think about when you get a quote to replace parts

[@jerryglen986]

@@deankruse8751 Thank you for educating me with a different perspective 😊👍🍻

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

@@alexanderzerka8477 I've been in the industry for about 10 years now and I've never seen someone rebuild a caliper. I've talked to some of the old guys about it in the past and even they said they hadn't rebuilt a caliper or wheel cylinder for many years. Don't think the rebuild parts are even that available anymore in most cases, at least not in stock.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

@@alexanderzerka8477 ahh that makes sense. I'm trying to think where this might be?

[@saintsarecoming13]

@@deankruse8751 absolutely the truth in the HD world sometimes. I've replaced a lot of components because the time to clean them up would far exceed the cost of replacement for the customer.

[@2nickles647]

I've learned a lot from Wes and Dr. O about doing brakes correctly. My most recent brake job was on a 3/4 ton GMC. Took me 4 hours, because of the wait for turning rotors and 1 wheel hub bearing replacement. Bought the URPLE goo for my brake job. She's lubed now. Rear brakes were just pads. Rotors were still very good. Having a floor jack only and wrestling with heavy tires for this ole man takes time. But I'm glad I have my power tools. My wife seems to think I don't need more tools. Thats when I am the midst of a job, and the new tool makes my day. For instance, the hub bearing press tool. I used it to replace the bearings on a Sienna. If I had rented it, 350 smackers to rent. I had purchased it for 80.00. Used the tool 4 times now. Paid for it's self. Anyway, brakes are wonderful, no more grabbing brakes. Plus I found out the CV axle boot was leaking. I removed the metal retainer. And fixed it. Cleaned all of the remaining grease and it's good. Now to keep and eye on it.

[@newton366]

You lay a cucumber on a street in Northern Illinois. Next day you got a pickle

[@WatchWesWork]

And then they hit you with a pickling tax.

[@ivancedillo8]

Watch Wes Work noice

[@davidnull5590]

Wes, you must have incredibly tough skin, a brake job video on KZbin? Every single viewer here is an expert in that field ... absolutely no one has ever done a brake job video correctly. Thanks for the video.

[@joeysplats3209]

Ladies and gentlemen, we finally have found THE expert!

[@Ub3rGam3rz]

> "I'm not going to use the purple goo on rubber anymore" >Proceeds to put it on the caliper piston

[@CubasAutomotive]

Rewatch that segment. "I'm no longer going to use it on the slide pins, instead use the Syl-glyde, but I'll use it up under the hardware or on calipers."

[@alanscrivner1881]

I was watching this at 2X. That hammering on the rotor - - Wes has rhythm. Thanks for digging into the brake parts lube mystery.

[@chrisstephens6673]

You too!

[@kd5byb]

Did you watch the Mannheim John Deere tractor repair video when Wes was tapping on the valves? I had to watch that several times - the sound and rhythm was just awesome!

[@AutoShop101]

I've used the purple goo for many years! Eric is right, there are no problems. He's in NY I am in north east PA. Here is what Permatex says: Permatex Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant is a 100% synthetic lubricant containing real ceramic solids for extreme performance under the most critical braking conditions. A purple, non-melting formula, this premium lubricant is Permatex's longest lasting, most temperature resistant way to silence brake noise such as squealing and chattering. Also effective in preventing long bolt and sleeve seizing and galling; excellent on rolling and sliding surfaces operating in wet or dry conditions from -65 degrees Fahrenheit to 3000 degrees Fahrenheit. This product assures that critical brake parts remain lubricated throughout brake pad life. Resistant to corrosion and contaminants, it will not wash out. Compatible with internal/external brake rubber and plastic hardware, including ethylene-propylene rubber. From special-mission, job-specific lubricants, protectants and dressings, to the rigors of heavy-duty needs, count on Permatex to bring you reliability and problem-solving solutions that extend the life of your equipment.

[@Grrrnthumb]

Yeah, but... there are a lot of claims of slide pin rubber swelling and preventing reinstallation of the pins, and Permatex obviously knows about this from their customer service return message they left for Wes, since they sent him over to a different product for slide pins, and they didn't exactly come out and deny it and say 'that's impossible'

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

How many brake jobs can I watch? Apparently I haven’t reached my limit yet. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@MRrwmac]

You had me laughing with the “landscaper” comment! Brakes have gotten more complicated since I worked on drum types in a shop. Yes I’m that old.

[@etheroar6312]

Back in the 60s, I used to re-line brake shoes and grind the shoes on an arc machine to fit the drums. Might be about the same era as you.

[@505fastlife6]

I work on drum type brakes everyday they haven’t gone anywhere. They are mostly on trucks or small base model cars.

[@megason2]

Also at 16:42 the pads are up side down the ear on the clips goes in the squealer

[@damnoldguy]

The last time I lived in Iowa a friend from Oregon came for a visit couldn't believe the color of the dirt. He'd never been away from the west coast and had no idea dirt could be so black.

[@Mrflash222006]

Thought i was watching SMA for a moment then the sledgehammer come out

[@Panhead49EL]

lol, hummed the song in my head. Bow, bow, bowbowbowbowbow, bow, bow.

[@2dfx]

big nasty!

[@nomadicdullard]

Camarata would have used a mini excavator to pull those rotors...

[@paulsilva3346]

LOL, THATS why I watch so little of the Sea-can guy...

[@Daves_adventures4315]

Nomadic Dullard and would tell us how the manufacture is at fault

[@paddyici6629]

@@paulsilva3346 if it works it works, cant knock the guy

[@paulsilva3346]

@@paddyici6629 Just showing reason.

[@1marcelfilms]

As much as i hated working in car shops i still end up watching these videos for fun.

[@vincebrown5158]

I worked in shop during college...mostly rice burners...the guys used a copper color anti-seize for brake jobs. Stuff would stay with you for days...

[@richienick]

"There goes the fuzz " ... I'm 71 and haven't heard that term for near 50 years ... I wonder how that term originated because I actually forgot ...

[@oldbiker9739]

that's what we called then in Ontario Canada in the 50's and 60's they were always fussing or buzzing , and in Winnipeg the street cops wore buffalo coats and looked fuzzy . lol

[@rustyjeep2469]

@@oldbiker9739 that makes sense... I've heard that expression a lot in the US, I wonder if it made its way down here from Canada.

[@mabmachine]

Datsun! I thought I was the only one that still called them that LOL

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

There are a few of us

[@DavidJackson-fb4ix]

Live the videos keep em coming really appreciate the time you take to explain what your doing and the time you take to address comments you receive

[@nickkaraoke2128]

Its cool he listened to commenters and checked with Permatex to confirm.

[@Volcker1929]

Great video. You are one of the few to have calm thorough discussion about things like the brake goo, I appreciate it.

[@budandbean1]

This was fun to watch Wes. Really enjoying your channel, what with the tractors, four-wheelers, and now crusty brakes, it just keeps getting better and better! You keep up the fine work!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Surprised Permatex called you back AND gave you useful info 😳

[@williamallen7836]

They are actually a very good company. If you ever have trouble, or questions they tend to respond. Unfortunately in today's it often takes a day or so to get a call back though. No matter which company it is.

[@niteninja0133]

Really starting to love Saturday's that these videos are out, drink my coffee. And enjoy watching them

[@Dudleymiddleton]

There was an explosion at the Nissan factory today, they said it was raining Datsun cogs!

[@Lnmwr]

ROFLMHO!

[@SilverJigProductions]

Can't stand brands that don't spec rotors with the bolt holes for pressing the rotors off the hubs. Those things are genius, when I worked at a Subaru dealer I kept the two bolts on top of my box, and never found a rotor I couldn't pop off in seconds with my 12v impact.

[@garyfeltus9801]

Always such a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@garyshatzer6750]

Yes another video!! Love the content, keep up the great work!

[@WatchWesWork]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jovytidd227]

Awesome textbook job on those brakes, you and Eric O are the best guys on KZbin. Thank you for saving me thousands of dollars in car repairs!

[@chuckcompton3622]

“...there goes the fuzz!” , I have not heard that phrase in a long time! Great video!

[@markstock3510]

your brake clean can is broken, it didn't make any noise.

[@WatchWesWork]

Hmm. Maybe there's a warranty.

[@2tana22]

I planned on doing rear brakes on a Miata today and wahLa there you were on brakes, learned a couple things so, thank you

[@chadvalliere8697]

You had way more patience with that rotor then I woulda had

[@timodeporto686]

Im just glad it aint me replacing those brakes, ive had enough of that, bleed screws breaking off, and i had a disk so rusted shut i had to remove the whole hub and cut up the disk, witch made a "easy" job a day work, but it was an 83 car!

[@WatchWesWork]

I've been there.

[@betamaxrules]

I like your work! Great info, and it's just how I would do it too. You do what is needed and keep it safe and going down the road, likely better than the factory did it. Spraying the anti-seize on the hub before the rotors and also before the wheels install is what really sets you above. That is for the next guy's advantage, and you do it anyway. Keep it up. Its an inconvenience if a car doesn't start, but its a disaster if a car doesn't stop.

[@gregd931]

Such a good guy!!!! Keeping America safe, one Sentra at a time.

[@jongmassey]

Another great vid Mr J! Nice to see someone else struggling with rusty crusty crap, I'm always jealous of the guys from warmer climates who have pristine 20yo cars without a spec of rust on the underside.

[@WatchWesWork]

20 year old vehicles here mostly have holes in them...

[@gambini_modding]

Been watching your vids from quite some time. Love your clever and tidy methods. Your shop is awesome too. What sticks out to me the most though is the sheer amount of rust and corrosion all the vehicles there. I´m not sure where it is, but it looks like a snowy place. You got a challenge there with almost every single nut and bolt you have to break loose. Things are way easier in dryer climates, it is not even fair!!

[@_BAD_MERC_]

You're one of only a handful of people that I've ever seen push the piston back into the caliper using a screwdriver. My dad taught me that 20 years ago

[@waterbourne9282]

Yes, good tip, dead obvious but I'd never seen it before and my dad didn't mention it.

[@johnglasgow83]

I like the Eric O's comments. These brake videos are handy for DIYers. Thanks for the lube information. You took a bullet for the effort.

[@gtzgreatride]

Sil-Glyde has always been my go to for everything

[@maybach6536]

I work at an auto parts store and I have seen rotors like those come in and people want them turned. It's incredible

[@lolatmyage]

It's a brand new car what do you mean it needs rotors??

[@davidpontnak3819]

Another informative and entertaining video Thanks Wes!

[@butler386]

Good job on the brake fix. Lucky driver for sure. Thanks for the info on the brake goo stuff. Nice looking shop. Thanks for the video.

[@kain0m]

Regarding EPDM: Any rubber that comes in contact with brake fluid can be assumed to be EPDM. The main hallmark of that stuff is that it is brake fluid compatible. I think this would apply to most slide pins as well, but no way to be really sure. I'd not be worried as swelling isn't really an issue with the boots - it's a stationary seal.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Indeed, I’ve used the purple grease from Permatex with no issues for years.

[@kevinsands6769]

We were at the lake all this last week. Even out on the boat in the middle of the lake, those black flies ate is alive. Another great video. Brake job is a common and easy job done with standard tools. Thanks for the how to.

[@WatchWesWork]

I never remember them being an issue as a kid. Supposedly wetland restoration has brought them back.

[@RadioWerwolf]

Another very informative and pleasure video to watch. Thanks a lot Wes.

[@justincash6037]

Thank you. It’s the little details that you mention that make the difference The smallest thing can become a snag. Awesome dog. Cheers

[@createachanneltopost]

I've also had the purple ceramic permatex swell the rubber boots on a Toyota. It still works well for the backs of pads, but I use different stuff for the slide pins

[@logicalguy488]

These little rubber caliper bolt “sleeves” (that's the most common name for these) are anti-rattle devices for the calipers. The sleeve provides additional friction, which prevents the brake caliper from rattling/chattering within the confines of the caliper bracket.

[@mgena717]

Which slide pin is it supposed to go on? Top or bottom?

[@spectre6570]

@@mgena717 bottom.

[@jptrainor]

Sil-Glyde is made from castor oil, i.e. it's vegetable oil derived hence is safe for rubber. Permatex purple is petroleum base AFAIK. I'd use Permatex Orange if I used permatex brake grease (I don't). I can't get Sil-Glyde at a reasonable price where Iive. I work on my own two Hondas. The service manuals call for 3M silicon paste for slide pins and Honda M77 (same as Dow M77 AFAIK) for everything else on the brake that needs lube. I'v come to use Honda M77, and SuperLube Brake grease for caliper pins in lieu of 3M paste. The SuperLube is a silicone grease with a PTFE additive. It's never failed me, but I only work on my own cars so my experience is very limited.

[@kevinbarry71]

Love the video as usual; surprising the brakes wore out before that CVT pooped its trousers

[@GIGABACHI]

👌🏻🤣👍🏻

[@WatchWesWork]

Heh. We'll see how long it lasts.

[@t.w.3]

Yeah, those CVTs are not popular on the used market here in europe. Lots of maintenace, especially those that had the "lifetime fill" of fluid that was never changed.....

[@JohnzCarz]

Yup, they made the CVT have a lifetime fill on the fluid - you just replace it as part of the transmission swap at 100k miles or when it spews cogs, whichever comes first.

[@lloydrobinson7081]

I have been enjoying all u r videos, keep them going

[@rgmoore]

nice job and thanks for the heads up on the brake grease! I'll have to get me a bottle of the new stuff on the way.

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

The first is the Synthetic Brake and Caliper Grease with Moly, Graphite, and PTFE. The second is Silaramic Brake Grease which is silicone. Both of these products make claims about safe for rubber. But the makeup of the grease is directly related to the rubber it should be used on. There are different rubbers used on automotive braking systems. You will notice other brands that manufacture brake grease will also have a few different flavors. If you look in your owner’s manual for a Toyota/Lexus or Honda/Acura product for example. It will say when lubricating the pins to use a silicone based grease. This is because any other grease will have a negative reaction with the rubber that manufacture is using. If you used our Synthetic Brake and Caliper Grease you could have swelling of that rubber. Because of the compatibility between the product and the rubber. If you look in a GM products owner’s manual (Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Buick). It will not give you a recommendation unless it has Brembo Brakes. This means you could use either product. Using Silaramic maybe overkill for the application but it will not harm anything. I personally like to use the higher rated product on vehicles that are driven hard or towing. Some of the newer Ford’s use a EPDM rubber in the middle of the pin, if you do not use a silicone based material on it. The rubber will swell and stick the pin and you know what happens from there. So, it is more so the rubber that the manufacturer is using just needs to be paired with the proper grease.

[@LawF250]

I've done hundreds of brake jobs and used Permatex without one single issue.

[@sdvten]

Have been using that purple Permatex for years on slide pins and have not had issues. I have two new bottles of it I got the other month and I am using them.

[@phooesnax]

Unbelievable what the ambient conditions do there. Nice work! Jim

[@WatchWesWork]

And this car is only 6 years old. Check back in another 6 years...

[@DovetailTimberworks]

Super helpful with the permatex investigation, thank you for sharing.

[@CarlyG18]

Wes, When I do caliper rebuilds or I have even taken apart a year old Reman that was one that was brought for my Avalon before I had got it. Well on that one it stopped retracting and the brake dragged. I had got some Castrol Red Rubber grease. and used it after I cleaned up the very lightly rusted internals, I mean just a very light surface of very light rust. I was able to coat the original seals and pistons with it and have had no more hang ups. I do rebuild calipers with new seal kits and use rubber grease on the internals of calipers from now on. Re man calipers are just cleaned and assembled dry, so the can rust easily, perhaps even just from sitting on the shelf in the box. The Sil glide is safe for internals also and I have that now as well as the red rubber grease. Some MC repair manuals also show using grease on master cylinders for brake as well as hydraulic master cylinders for clutches and master cylinders. .

[@GIGABACHI]

Do not apologize for fan noise. Wednesday I worked under the Sun, on the floor, at 95*F and 80% humidity doing front brakes + 1 caliper and hose on a 2008 Corolla. Good thing cold clean water was always a few steps away but still no fun. I sweated so much that day I didn't have to pee until I got home at the end of the day. Good job, Wes ! 👌🏻😎👍🏻

[@ranger178]

a small easy up canopy does wonders when working out in sun

[@mjmcomputers]

Nice job and good catch on the tire.

[@lawrencewillard6370]

My car is a CVT, had it from 2006. Took a time to adjust to it. Like it.

[@blairfright9622]

The plastic liner on the brake pin is to isolate rattle of clamping force on the torque side of the caliper.

[@calvinwright1816]

"Let's drive my giant snowmobile" 😆 Great video as usual Wes!

[@06halfton4x4]

Man, watching your videos makes me glad I do not live in the rust belt. It's pretty nice to not have to deal with needing to put a perfectly well running vehicle in the crusher or have to fight just to do a brake job.

[@somethingelsehere8089]

Sil-Glyde is absolutely the bomb for caliper sliders. There are similar products out there, but some of these seem to 'dry out' where Syl Glyde doesn't. Good on you for reaching out to confirm and props to the manufacturer for being forthright.

[@williamallen7836]

Sil-glyde is only good to 500F. Breaks get freaks hot! Specialy in hit enviroments. I have had sil-glyde break down & harder in short order. The permatex grease is good to 3,500F

[@mischef18]

"Click" now where have I heard that before. Enjoyed this video bro. Stay safe up your way

[@pospc2]

I have done so many brake jobs on these at work. Most of them are in similar condition. Most of them get some wire wheel and roloc treatment. I also like to use a surface prep disc on the bolt heads so it actually fits in my socket easier. Crusty Nissans. Also I have used the permetex and have for years on all brake parts. Not had an issue but I switched to sil glyde a couple years ago. Also my shop uses the same rotors. They must be decent. Since I can get them at same cost my shop does I will be putting them on my own car soon. Just a thought to share. I use the brushes like that as well to clean the holes out. I have a spare that I clipped the end off and put it in a drill. Seems to clean well.

[@gregdiaz5788]

That went pretty well thanks for the video Wes

[@ELCLAVE300]

I use the Permatex purple ceramic on the pads and the Permatex ceramic silicone extreme on the slide pins. I haven't had a problem since.

[@richardpruen8247]

I’m told the plastic section on the slide pin is to prevent the calliper locking up when very hot, it allows the bracket to expand enough to stay free. There is only one, because that is all you need to allow for expansion, two would increase the slop in the assembly and lead to squeal or soft pedal.

[@rustyjeep2469]

Thanks for looking into the Permatex question, I have that same purple stuff as well as Sil-Glide and have always wondered which is better to use on caliper slide pins. I don't mind working on or driving those little Nissans, I've never taken one beyond the body shop parking lot so I don't know how they drive out on the open road, but they seem to be comfortable and well made little cars. If I absolutely had to have a little econo-box I'd probably take one of those over something comparable.

[@craigdreisbach5956]

Great video as usual. Thanks for solving the permatex purple issues. In terms of the caliper pins and the rubber/plastic part on only one of the pins, Eric O briefly spoke of this on one of his brake videos first released about 3 weeks ago and I believe he said that the pin with the rubber/plastic goes on the hole closest to the pavement. I'm not sure of the rationale, (maybe more subjected to water) but took it as gospel. When I clean out the caliper pin holes with a wire brush, I have a set of brushes with the loop cut off and chuck it in a drill. It saves about 45 seconds. Just saying. Kind regards Craig

[@nvlvdave]

Thanks for the public service announcement on the purple goo - was going to pick some up after seeing you rockstars using it...glad I procrastinated haha.

[@Mike.Howard]

Good video Wes - keep 'em coming!

[@curtisricks9043]

Good video Wes, thanks again.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

I've got the lawns to mow, but I think I will put it off until I finish this Nissan/Datsun brake clip. Those are my priorities this Sunday afternoon. Love Nissans.

[@flyinwalenda]

Just did a complete brake job on my '04 Ford E350 van. It only has 45,000 but driving those few miles in a rust-belt state took its toll on the calipers and rotors! If I lived in Texas or further west I probably wouldn't have had to change anything.

[@jeli1347]

Informative and useful videos as usual Wes thank you. I know most if not all of your tools are expensive and not what the average home mechanic uses or can afford but is it possible to put links to some of the tools and chemicals you use? Even if its an Amazon affiliate link? That brake caliper compression tool looked cool and the various sprays would be something I could definitely use. Thanks for all the great videos I feel like I always learn something new.

[@mariodiy4517]

Great information. I bought the new orange bottle as soon as it was available. Hard to find in my local parts store. I believe O'Reilly's has it for sure. I've started to buy most of my lubricants and other chems from Amazon.

[@joelnrs]

Thanks for the explanation on the lubricants

[@Werewolfmage]

ive used the permatex stuff on my slide pins for years. i recently had to do my brakes and its been 3 years. The pins were still perfect and still had lube.

[@NitroGuyJH]

Legend says that little plastic sleeve on the brake slide pin is a secret communication device inserted by the government to find out who hit the brakes first in an accident so they know who’s fault it is... That’s what I’ve always heard Wes 🤷🏻‍♂️. Or either it senses slight vibrations in the vehicle operators knee. They both sound like such accurate explanations that I can’t really decide which one it is. Awesome video BTW and excellent information about the permatex brake goo too! I haven’t heard any theories on that, but if I do I’ll be sure to pass on the information. 👍🏻

[@buffystclair9042]

I didnt read all 737 comments but the wings on the hardware fit into the loops of the squeal tabs , this aids in reducing drag on pad and rotor contact

[@dieselc68]

The most important part about driving. Knowing how to stop!

[@jeffwilliams2031]

Nice video. Glad to see you got a reasonably easy job. The dump truck videos look like they are a pain in the a** to work on. This brake job is the kind I can handle. LOL

[@patjesscole2709]

I'm from CT I've been in NC for 13 years what a treat working on cars/trucks here with no rot I don't miss the torch to everything that needs to move haha

[@Organized-_-Chaos]

Love the fancy torque wrench man

[@tectalabyss]

Hi Wes. I use the Permatex black,have had no problems with it. Has far has the plastic sleeve I have no ideal. Has always I liked,shared. All my best.

[@mohammadtz337]

I used this product last year on my toyota camry and this year i took the pins out to lube them and noticed that o-ring and boot has swelled to the point that i have to replaced them .Now i know why!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for your video

[@hammyh1165]

One of the jobs I've loved doing on all my cars is brakes , from new discs and pads to fitting nice new shiney calipers. Just replaced my discs , pads and calipers on my Skoda Yeti 4x4 just a couple of weeks ago. Love new shiney bits .

[@WatchWesWork]

They don't stay shiny for long around here!

[@hammyh1165]

@@WatchWesWork yeah they use a lot of salt on our roads here in Scotland too , but the shineyness is good while it lasts. What's your opinion on antiseize on wheel nuts and bolts ? , I've always done it and never had a problem.

[@hammyh1165]

Great job on those brakes btw , shops round here are never as thorough as that . That's why I do my own.

[@WatchWesWork]

@@hammyh1165 My general rule is if the studs are rusty, they get anti-seize. If they are in good shape and have the factory plating, I don't use it.

[@jakeschroeder1553]

I've seen Eric O. use it on caliper pistons and the pads but not on the guide pins. There I usually see him use silicone paste.

[@SuperBreast123]

I like your guessamatic torque wrench.

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Hello Wes it's funny you bring up Eric oh from South Main he is definitely one guy to be respected as far as auto mechanics goes definitely I believe he is a really good mechanic and honest to as you are it was funny you mention him in the video I've heard him talk about the silicone issues before great now I can't are mine apart and clean it out and put something else on it. Love the video as usual you and your family please stay safe stay well and as always God bless

[@BlownL67]

I've been using the same Permatex as you have and had 0 issues with the rubbing and swelling over the past 6 years or so. Eric O. @ South Main uses the Permatex also and hasn't mentioned any issues. Thanks for the Saturday morning video!

[@WatchWesWork]

I've only used it on a few brake jobs. I think this is only the second can. But I have had no issues.

[@jusb1066]

maybe you've been lucky and theve all been epdm