How to inspect disc brakes

[@verity9000]

Another classic. So you're an actual teacher; that explains it. What a gift to have you helping us. Thank you!

[@wayofthewrench]

My pleasure! Yup, I'm a tech ed shop teacher. I feel like my trades experience, my years as a teacher, and my genuine interest in making the best videos I can is my niche on KZbin and why people are enjoying the channel. I'm glad you appreciate the videos and thanks for the support for the channel. Feel free to share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!

[@oscarrox]

This channel deserves way more subscribers. I watched 'how to safely lift any vehicle', and now this video. I intend to overhaul my cars rear brakes for the first time, I've learnt more in these two videos than I have in months and countless other KZbin videos. Thank you :)

[@wayofthewrench]

I agree, I've been working so hard to make the very best videos I can but it is hard to be seen in a sea of KZbin videos out there. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@mr.z541]

Hi, after watching one of your videos I subscribed immediately. After watching many of your videos I realised there was a common theme running through the comments section... And that is people are blown away by the quality of your videos, your ability to explain and communicate what needs to be told is second to none. How you don't have millions of subscribers is one of the mysteries of life. Just outstanding work, love from Australia. Mr.Z 👍👍

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks for your kind words and the watch. I do try very hard to make the very best videos I can so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. I'm really not sure why the channel hasn't blown up yet but I keep going and try to constantly get better and respond to every single comment I get. Thanks for your support and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@Chikitota0]

Thank you so much for teaching us how to do things on our own. Thanks to you, I changed my discs, pads, and control arm. Greetings and much love from Puerto Rico ❤🔥💪

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome! Glad you appreciate the videos and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and cheers from Canada!

[@TheACSB010]

Great explanations, skilled synthesis ability and presents the his copious knowledge in a extremely orderly manner. I'm instantly subscribing! You are doing the Lord's work! Blessed be you and your family! Greetings from Italy

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. Thanks for the sub too! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@frozenprakash]

Man this is so under-rated channel, so much info which I wouldn't had learnt in years! 1. Floating caliper - Finally understood how outer pads are pulled inside with the help of well lubed guide pins 2. Wow man, all these years I was only looking on outer disc mm, but not the inner one. Somehow I thought both will be worn out evenly, but that's now how it works in real life! 3. I finally know 19 mm is the throw away limit for the disc rotor 4. Understood why the brake lines are in rubber - As the wheel turns and suspension jumps, so the line need to be flexible 5. I used Vernier caliper for years, but only now understood the reason why they have groove on the top!

[@wayofthewrench]

So happy you're loving the channel! I do try my best to share my experience and make the best videos I can but it's hard to be seen in a sea of youtube videos out there. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!

[@lorneschatz2647]

Great instruction. Looking forward to the “how to change” video as well as the brake drum video. I always struggle backing the pads off to remove the drums.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Lorne! There is a how to check drum brakes video coming and it addresses 5 different ways to remove the drum and how to prevent that issue next time. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!

[@joakimberg692]

I've seen many how to videos but this is one of the best, because you are explaining also how everything works.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you for your kind words. I do try hard to make the best videos I can do it's always nice to hear from subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@JoinUsInVR]

A bit long of a video, but that "trick of the trade" 😎👍 @ 7:08 was EXACTLY what I needed to see. Thank you Mr "Way of the Wrench". Have you ever looked at the "Way of the Master" videos by "Ray Comfort"?

[@wayofthewrench]

Yeah I get it, people want quick answers with a KZbin video but my niche is teaching in a way to make it memorable for the long term. You can't share knowledge and experience in a 2 min video ya know what I mean? Glad you stuck it out and got my tips! Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@IronFist730]

Another outstanding video on the ways of the wrench. Masterfully done with attention to detail and concise explanation. Great job 👏

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you for your kind words and support for the channel! I try very hard to make quality videos for my subscribers so it's always nice to hear comments like these. If you liked this video, wait till the inspecting drum brakes video drops....it is soooo good. Thanks for the watch!

[@IronFist730]

I’ve been a student of the ways of the wrench since I discovered the HOW TO SAFELY LIFT ANY VEHICLE WITH A HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK video. A very thorough clinic on using the floor jack. It’s a true gearhead classic. 👍

[@wayofthewrench]

Love the props dude, I appreciate it! Now to somehow convince the world or at least clone you....lol. Cheers!

[@alfredoalequin]

This is really the most professional and well explained video I have ever watched on mechanical topics. Thank you for sharing.

[@wayofthewrench]

Wow, thanks! This is how I make all of my videos, so if you liked this one you should check out my other ones too! Hopefully I earned your subscription today! Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers Alfred!

[@mikej.greenwald2476]

Concise and clear. Thank you.

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed the video. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@PS-qf9fj]

Great video. I'm learning how to maintain my Subaru and really appreciate you putting these videos out.

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome Paulina! I love how you're teaching yourself these skills! Glad I could help ya out! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!

[@michellet_thatsme]

More brake videos please. This was so helpful!

[@wayofthewrench]

You're welcome Michelle, I promise to get some more brake system videos out to you guys.....just gotta finish my virtual pinball cabinet. Thanks for the watch, cheers!

[@adictiveadictive]

Bruh, you deserve more subscribers. Thans for this. On it tomorrow!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you for your kind words, I wish I had more too but until then I'll just keep grinding away and keep trying to make the very best videos I can. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for your support and good luck! Cheers!

[@LetsLiveThriving]

This was easy to follow and very well done. Thank you sir. I have been having a weird problem with my 2022 Toyota Camry hearing squeaking from the brakes usually just as the car is coming to a stop or when I’m at drive-thru speed and braking. The dealer and a local mechanic shop claim they cannot duplicate the issue and advise to just replace the brakes even tho they have 7mm left on them. This has been very frustrating

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad you liked the video! The squeaking can be caused by not having any silicone grease on all of the metal to metal contacts on the pads. Usually they only squeak at low speeds or when coming to a stop. Another possible solution is to install a higher grade brake pad, sometimes cheap pads can do that. The other thing it could be is a warped rotor that causes an intermittent squeak and sometimes a slight pulsing sensation when lightly braking. I hope this helps. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for your support and the watch! Cheers!

[@LetsLiveThriving]

@@wayofthewrench Thank you so much for your thoughts. I don't know if you ever made the "how to change your brakes" video yet. I looked but didn't see an upload for it. I'd really like to see that. If you could change them on a Toyota vehicle HUGE bonus points 😁

[@wayofthewrench]

You're welcome. I do need to do a changing drum and disk brakes video. I might have a Toyota Yaris disk brakes to do soon. keep your eyes peeled.

[@danarello2563]

I agree. Great instruction! I'm getting ready to do a brake inspection on 2 of my vehicles.

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome! What vehicles do you have? Thanks for the watch!

[@quoit99training83]

Thank you boss! Can you pls make a video on how to do DIY alignment

[@wayofthewrench]

I will but I probably won't be making one for a while. Thanks for the suggestion and welcome to the channel. Cheers!

[@christenlane8931]

This is a wonderful video! Thank you so much! Just got as new follower!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much! It's always nice to hear from subscribers cause I work so hard to make the very best content I can. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@PH-md8xp]

Excellent explanation and video.

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad you enjoyed it! There is a great video on drum brakes too. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@frozenprakash]

Kindly post a video on how to grind the disc rotor with grooves.

[@wayofthewrench]

It's on my list to add to the brake playlist, I will be doing it on a brake lathe. One for disks and one for drums. Cheers!

[@Dirtbagkris]

Wow - awesome instructions! Thanks for an epic how-to video. I now have a much better understanding of brake diagnostics and feel a lot more confident assessing my vehicles brake system🤘

[@wayofthewrench]

Great to hear! You're very welcome. I do try hard to make the very best videos I can so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. Thanks for the watch and feel free to share out my channel. Cheers!

[@viktorolsson4128]

Great video, looking forward to more "how to:s"!

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad you liked the video, the inspect drum brakes video is coming soon and it's even better. Cheers!

[@holycow3355]

Will watch another time in detail, it's gold. Questions : 1. Don't understand how mechanics can keep update with thousands of car models, eg. log book service each car is different, even jack points are different, do they look up a website or something. 2. New rotor every time change brake pad, is this a con, brake pad material is soft, rotor is massive thick metal, how can brake pad grind down/damage rotor ?!

[@wayofthewrench]

After a while you just get how they all work; however, there are programs that allow you to look up info on a specific car. I use AllData. The surfaces of the rotor that the brake pads clamp on to need to be smooth and flat. If the pads wear out, that surface gets damaged and needs to be replaced so the cost of the brake job goes up. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!

[@holycow3355]

@@wayofthewrench Thank you.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome!

[@scottshaffer1412]

Excellent! Looking forward to future videos.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Scott, glad you liked the video. I plan on putting out a bunch of really good brake tutorial videos so stay tuned! Thanks for the watch!

[@tvted6160]

Very good video 👍 great job bud

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks dude! I aims to please! Thanks for the watch!

[@d19jordan57]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Dan, glad it was helpful for ya! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!

[@jacoblane6011]

Another great video!

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad you enjoyed it! I just wish more people could find my videos. Thanks for the watch!

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Great info, thanks!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Danny! Glad you liked the video. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!

[@Ben1010Ten]

Thank you!

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome! Welcome to the channel!

[@leonesyu]

God bless sir I only hope wish and pray good things for you and your business

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for your support and welcome to the channel!

[@titocruz5798]

Great overview. I've recently found uneven pad wear, and I've fixed the cause by cleaning and lubing caliper pins and piston. There's still a good bit of material on the pads (~7mm and ~4mm). Would you think that I can I put off replacing the pads?

[@wayofthewrench]

Hard to give advice over messages without pictures but the safe mechanics advice would be to replace the pads. If the pads looked ok, I would probably clean them up, scuff the friction material and rotors with sandpaper, re silicon grease the metal on metal contacts, and reinstall them. Good luck Bruh!

[@marleyzlegacy9208]

great video! thank you!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks! You'll like the drum brake inspection video too. Thanks fir the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@PaulGarcia-p1q]

Thx you, for the info.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@danieldurnin959]

Great video, thanks.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Daniel! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Drum brake inspection video is out in 3 weeks and it's one of my best videos fa sure. Thanks in advance!

[@disturbator]

Hello from croatia. Mine rotor is at 26.2 thickness, and minimum is 26.4. Is it ok to use one more brake pad set on them ?

[@wayofthewrench]

I would say no as it is too thin and you will have warped brakes eventually and have to repair again. That would be the safe suggestion. Hopefully that helps. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@disturbator]

@@wayofthewrench thank you very much helpfull.

[@wayofthewrench]

You are very welcome!

[@superfreakMee]

I definitely hear a squeak when i press the brake pedal , have to do some inspection as soon as possible

[@wayofthewrench]

Could be pads are done or just no silicone grease on metal to metal parts. Good luck. Thanks for the watch!

[@tvted6160]

Where in Vancouver are you located? I’d love to get my car serviced by you. Thanks

[@wayofthewrench]

I teach at a high school and the students do all of the work while I supervise and teach.....it's a lot to handle. We generally only service the staff and student's vehicles. If one day my KZbin channel blows up and I get my own shop, I will probably run clinics for the public or open the shop to custom work. Hey maybe you can help me get my channel out there? Thanks for supporting the channel in advance! Cheers!

[@tvted6160]

@@wayofthewrench that’ll be 👍 great. Let us know when you get your shop

[@wayofthewrench]

It'll be a while I think.....unless I blow up some day soon. Cheers!

[@fishcatbunnypig]

You can also buy a digital caliper which is cheaper than the brake drum caliper shown in this video. It takes up less space, it's more accurate, lighter and quicker and easier to use. Currently $34, compared to $40.

[@wayofthewrench]

Yeah you totally can but on some drums the depth is too much for those digital calipers and you might be measuring near the edge. Also watch that the lip that isn't touched by the shoes isn't where you measure ( most digital calipers have a notch in the jaws to prevent doing this). Cheers!

[@josiechen3289]

If have one borescope to help your inspection, which will be better.

[@wayofthewrench]

I do have one but usually save it for inspecting engines. Thanks for the tip. Cheers!

[@peteryeung111]

I brought my wife’s car to the dealership for an oil change and tires changed. They said the brake pad needs replacing, only 3mm left. I asked how much just for kicks. They say $1200 CAD. 😳 I came home, jacked up the car and inspected myself. I think the dealership just lost one more customer.

[@wayofthewrench]

And it sounds like we have another gearhead wrenching for fun and saving money. Once you know what needs to be done, you can totally save a ton of money and worry. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@peteryeung111]

@@wayofthewrench Right on 👍 thanks for sharing your experience/knowledge too. Cheers 🍻

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. A donation on my Movember cancer research fundraiser would be amazing too! Cheers!

[@craigmines255]

Thank you I no now adout pass I always get beet 200 dollars I paid big for them😂

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad I could help you out. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!

[@martinklacansky3537]

4 the money U inspect break pads ect.... i buy and change new one completely . no need to seach and waste time .

[@wayofthewrench]

Hey that's up to you but in most people's cases, money is tight and frankly if you still have lots of brake life left.....use it. You also still need to inspect other things like slide pins and rotor thickness unless you're changing all of that too. Then that's a lot money. Thanks for the watch!

[@chuyocaca4153]

but you making that face? is.... LMAO!!@

[@wayofthewrench]

LOL....yeah no reason to be scared of disc brakes. You're the first person to comment on this thumbnail, I thought it would entice more viewers to click. Thanks for the watch!

[@chuyocaca4153]

@@wayofthewrench been there done that! brake jobs oil changes differential work /headers/ replacements/tuning /transmission work replacements of general parts!..." am old school ' now a days i just watch this kids work with their newer cars ! and just tell them how it was and use to be when i was young.

[@wayofthewrench]

....back in my day. LOL. Yeah, I'm in danger of that every day too.