When This Happens, You Need to Change Your Car's Brakes Fast

Fixing car brakes. When This Happens, You Need to Change Your Car's Brakes FastWhen This Happens, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix bad brakes noise and sound. How to tell if your brakes are bad. How to tell if brake pads are worn. How to tell if brake booster is bad. How to tell if brake rotors are bad. How to tell if abs is bad. How to replace brakes. How brakes works in car. Car braking system explained. How to prevent brake failure. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Are Akebono Brake Pads ceramic? When I use ceramic they seem to last longer on my car. Thank you.

[@MrXluis13]

Scotty I got a problem with my car... my battery is good, starter is new and so are the fuses yet my car doesn’t want to turn over I don’t know what is wrong with it!!

[@Maddoxxx]

Scotty Kilmer i cant find akebono here, how bout bendix??

[@valvenos]

A link for that Common Sense please! :D

[@robertgantry2118]

Hey Scotty, do you have a link for the common sense? lol Seriously though, that scan tool comes with ABS stuff? Or would I have to purchase additional software?

[@F-Khan491]

I wish there was a Scotty in every city of every country.

[@aleemabdulghaffar]

yep. I need him in London, England :)

[@ahmadeshtaya8460]

I need him Palestine ؛ though that’s just a dream 🙁🙁🙁

[@nickk4296]

Yeah me too. So I can fix all the fuckups that happen when stupid people watch KZbin videos and think they are experts

[@salm6331]

I want him to adopt me And im 30 years old

[@ethanjimenez7819]

There is, you just need to find them.

[@coherence_x54r]

I lost it at The two are pretty easy to look at, but the third

[@henryneufeld7187]

Me too. The humor and wit is getting more and more awesome on this channel.

[@Browningate]

@Henry He must've gotten a new editor/publicist.

[@brokenboltgarage3505]

I dont get it

[@KhalidHabeel]

I had to take a break from the video to get the chuckles out of my system.

[@geralde4763]

coherence_x54r we

[@omarsiddiqi]

Scotty, I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now and let me say that I really respect your professional knowledge on motor vehicles. Thank you for making such informative videos. I really enjoy your work.

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support!

[@xavierjames9270]

Real Talk

[@Brian-Burke]

The graphics you insert are getting better and better, Scotty. HAL 9000. haha

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Brian Burke Truth.

[@junqueboi387]

LOVE the leech brake bleeder!

[@daphlavor]

Yeah, I agree! Too funny with all of them: 2 girls, then a zombie!

[@Brian-Burke]

The pic of the two girls really cracked me up too.

[@canuck20]

You know they're good when you're paying more attention to the graphics than to what's being said 😂

[@BlackCatRedScarf]

- Plays CoD - Hears squeaker in the voice chat - Remembers to double check the car brake pads and other parts before next trip

[@muznick]

Squeaker. Haven't heard that term in a while. "CMON GUYZ FOLLOW ME!!!!!"

[@chbrules]

As you noted in another video, make sure you don't put racing pads on your street car. You can get more aggressive pads for sportiness, but don't go to full racing brakes. They only work optimally when up to temperature, and you'll almost never reach that under normal driving conditions. It can be dangerous! Also, racing and sporty brake pads eat your rotors up faster too.

[@adamrichardson2227]

Good point. They also are louder and cause more dust. If you are racing the only thing that matters is the high speed and heat performance, otherwise get street pads. After I installed my big brake kit from Akebono I was tempted to do this. I am glad I didn't since I don't trust my skills at a race track haha

[@johnbeer5242]

chbrules u can read the brochure👊😁✌👏👏👏👏

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I’m runnin metallic pads. Press the brake a little harder for the first stop till they get a little heat in them, big deal. Once they are warm, I’ll just say I’ve never faded them. Other than that , most of the times when the rotors are shot, the pads are shot so it all gets replaced. The previous front (metallic) pad set on this car lasted for 90k of mixed driving.

[@kramnull8962]

chbrules, they are like sandpaper on your pads. So you will need to change the front pads used with slotted rotors every 10,000 miles or so... Bigger wheels/tires also cause higher brake wear as well, because they gather more momentum. Well unless you use the transmission to help in braking...

[@onpsxmember]

That's why some porsche owners with the PCCB (the ceramic brake discs) switch back to the regular Porsche brake system. While it's outstanding on a track, the ceramic brakes suck big time in the rain driving in the city.

[@corbinedmonds1365]

You definitely know what you’re talking about Scotty. Definitely from experience. I learned the hard way. My brake pedal sank to the floor and I thought that bleeding the brakes would fix it right up...I was dead wrong. I was so confused and didn’t know much about vehicles, so I changed the master cylinder and that fixed it! Kinda felt dumb after that point forward...

[@someguyyoudontknow719]

Watching this video brought back my PTSD that I got last year trying to get a brake issue fixed.

[@jeff92k7]

Regarding bleeding the system... It should be done periodically. Brake fluid can wear out and the chemical composition can change over time due to heat and other factors. When this happens, the fluid isn't as "firm" and the pedal can get spongy even without air leaking into the system. I had this on a (then) 16 year old car. The brake fluid had turned a really dark red and the pedal was going all the way to the floor and barely stopping the car. I changed all the pads and then bled each caliper individually until all the old fluid was gone and there was new, clear fluid at each caliper. After doing that, braking performance returned to normal. Drivers should also inspect the rubber hoses at each wheel to make sure heat or debris have not weakened the rubber causing it to bulge out. This can also cause spongy brakes as the fluid is pushed into an expanding bulge in the hose instead of pressing against the piston in the caliper.

[@workingshlub8861]

brake hoses can look fine on the outside but go bad internally and seize up your calipers..

[@hellshade2]

@Jeff foster what happens to the brake fluid is it absorbs moisture. brake fluid is hydroscopic and this cause the fluid to become contaminated. this condition will cause the pedal to get low and spongy. but in regards to a bulge in a brake hose that will not cause your pedal to be spongy,but it is a rupture in the inner hose and should be replaced immediately.

[@sienile]

Simple way to check if your fluid is old and contaminated: Is it black? If so, it's full of moisture. Most cars will have this issue after about 5 years. Good idea to replace your coolant as often as your brake fluid, they both typically have a 5 year service life.

[@jeff92k7]

@Hellshade2 Yeah... that. I didn't take the time to look it up again to get the specific details. Just knew that sometimes it does need to be bled and changed, even though Scotty said not to worry about that in the video.

[@hellshade2]

@Jeff Foster scotty gave a lot of good info but no one can remember everything :)

[@chasmcl42]

Great advice Scotty, i purchased cheap rear pads for my transit connect (£10 ebay) lasted three months and the metal backing friction welded its self to the piston, cost me a new caliper.

[@EazyDuz18]

should of just sanded it off the piston and saved yourself loads of money

[@ozzstars_cars]

There is no sense going if you can't stop. Keep those brakes working good!

[@spazeparanoids7345]

Ozzstar what are you talking about thats what those big grass embankments on the highway are for ..and while youre riding up it pull the e brake and do some 360's its a gas man😆

[@daytona2134]

I just use other cars to help me stop

[@johndoe-qf2kf]

I have been a mechanic for over 8 years and this has to be the best explanation of bad areas in the break system. I couldn't have explained it better myself..

[@Rickm2003]

I knew abs was tricky, but didn’t realize how tricky. Thanks for the info.

[@hellshade2]

@Rick M these days at least the abs unit is stand alone. back in the 90's general motors had a number of cars,mostly J bodys (sunbird,olds ciera,etc) that had the master cylinder and abs as one unit. if the master went bad you were looking at near 1,000 dollars for a replacement. don't know which engineer thought this was a good idea...

[@Golo1949]

My Lexus GS300 a 99 has a combined unit, they are renowned for failure, BTW Autell Maxicheck Pro can bleed those ABS units!

[@electricamir248]

Some cars even apply the brakes when you open the car door. Imagine what a nightmare that would be during a brake job.

[@rajaritonga214]

well if $1.5K is what it pays for my safety then I'll take it.

[@ryans413]

It’s not it’s just computer driven. When braking normal all the breaks are applied when the computer detects wheel spin or slide it closes certain valves and only opens others so it can individually brake the wheels separately for each other. It’s pretty simple system just the computer side people freak out over.

[@electronicsNmore]

Many times over the years I've seen vehicles with the brake pad wear indicator snapped off. Some people are totally clueless when it comes to cars.

[@rhaven50]

electronicsNmore since I'm not a mechanic, ya I'm clueless.

[@gravemind6536]

You don't need to be a mechanic to know when your pads need changing.

[@hellshade2]

@electronicsNmore you can say that again. i am a retired mechanic,did the job for 32 years and seen a lot of things.i once had a woman come in with a j body gm with a brake issue. it had gone metal on metal and she drove it so long that way that it ate thru so much of the rotor that the rotor separated off the hub and blew out the caliper. it was a vented rotor and ate away the one side into the fins...

[@KhataarFelMataar]

electronicsNmore you deserve way more subs! Your gy6 vids taught me plenty cheers

[@ad356]

thats insane. i typically pull 1 tire off of the front and one off the rear periodically and check wear. she probably blamed it on it being a cavalier then her own stupidity

[@markandhisfz6771]

"Two are pretty easy to check out, but the third...." LMFAO Scotty, I love you.

[@cjhodgson3000]

This is the best condensed common sense brake advice I have seen. I have wondered about why bleed brakes when there was no other work done.

[@chuckswayzee]

I just put Akebono on my 94 Silverado, thanks to your recommendation. I have to say I really like them!

[@samuelboodhan7295]

Akebono has been around for quite a number of years now, they cost much more, but they work very well,smoothly,excellently and last quite a very long time. They're probably the best buy and I will always recommend using Akebono brakes in any vehicle, once it's applicable.

[@Kevinb1821]

I took your advice and bought akebono pads years ago. They really are the best pads I’ve ever had on a car. Paired them up with some Brembo rotors. Don’t waste your money guys. Change your own brakes if it’s just pads and rotors. Saves a lot of money and you have the peace of mind that you put quality parts on your car.

[@bunnyfaceface]

My favorite and best mechanic!!! Awesome!!👍

[@aravindareddy13]

The best mechanic in the world!

[@scottykilmer]

thanks for the support!

[@jimmysapien9961]

Hell yea !!!! And a great human being !!!

[@tribeking84]

Bimmer what are you talking about? He uses his Toyota as a reference in like 90% of his videos

[@ej7687]

Aravinda Reddy You got that right!!!

[@vegalee8955]

Jimmy Sapien so so true 👏

[@FoundingYouTuber]

Oh how this video made me recall my reckless abandon days in college 36 years ago. As the typical student who had no money, I could not fix the brakes on my 63 Bug when they stopped working (pedal to the floor kind of thing). But my cable emergency brake worked just fine for city driving where 25 MPH was the usual speed limit. I would pull on the brake handle and became an expert at stopping at intersections. Even went out on dates and learned how to discreetly pull the emergency brake handle so not to call attention to what I was doing.

[@pigfigjig]

Scott you are the most comprehensive youtuber mate you really inspire me onto greater things..thankyou for no bullshit advice from a real mechanical tradesperson .not to many guys like you around in the industry let alone on youtube helping people to have a good ole fashioned go and save a little doe when times are tuff..thanks again scott..

[@joea1433]

I like how Scotty gets to the point without over explaining or mostly talking about himself, like other channels do, making the video twice as long.

[@matthewstorm5188]

An important thing to remember when checking brake pads is to always check the INBOARD pads. On a typical floating caliper, these ALWAYS wear more quickly. For this reason, simply checking the outboard pads can give you a false sense of how much your brake pads are actually worn. Also, because inboard pads wear more quickly, the pads with the squeaker should ALWAYS be installed in the inboard position.

[@nelliet1950]

I live in a state that has yearly vehicle inspections and glad that I do. In fact, it is starting to get to the point that I don't really like driving in states without inspections because people do neglect their cars so badly. While the yearly inspection does seem like a bit of a pain in the brain, the extra safety on the road is worth it.

[@aaaffff766]

"And then hit the brakes and they go to the floor, 3:56 *wuooooaahhh*" 😂

[@rub301]

Man.. Im glad theres ppl like you... Saved me from many scams! Shoot sometimes i even just do it myself

[@TiredOfApathy]

I swear some of the most informative videos regarding mechanic work on KZbin! You sir are awesome!

[@cavelion3072]

Scott, I'm a tire tech, perusing automotive mechanics in my future. Your channel has some good stuff.

[@aarongabrielrivera392]

Thanks for the Help Scotty!

[@FinalMix64]

Well when you live in Phoenix where it’s currently 120 degrees, and your car has 20 year old DOT 3 in it, there’s going to be some moisture in the system. Then when your brakes get white hot because someone cuts out in front of you, the moisture boils and forms air. So it is possible to have air in your system without having leaks, I see it all the time when I gravity bleed cars here.

[@mudduck754]

If the master cylinder isnt leaking brake fluid on my old Chevy truck, then I know I am out of brake fluid.

[@klalecherahim8895]

Lol

[@rondogwil]

The little illustrations over your shoulder throughout the video are the best part. Scotty, you crack me up!

[@DrummerBoii1411]

Never cheap out on brakes.. looks after them after long journeys and at least every couple of months. Whatever the problem is, not worth your life or someone else’s if they fail. 🤷‍♂️😇

[@mooglemy3813]

Avais Hussain that's a good comment. I used to ask a customer requiring a brake job how much is you life worth. If you live in the rust belt Northern states or Canada and they salt or sand the roads or both you should service the brakes at least twice a year irrespective of M/Km's driven. Rear calipers in general suffer more from salt/sand intrusion. Honda's Rear calipers are poor in this medium for the pads sticking and corrosion etc, Subaru rear caliper though not as prone to salt/sand. If you service them regularly they will function well if you neglect them though it's rotor and pads and maybe other parts as well.

[@DrummerBoii1411]

MoogleMy I drive pretty quick.. I won’t get into the politics of how fast I drive. But brakes and tyres are something I never ever cheap out on. Fluids, pads, rotors. Even if the car I have is cheap I wouldn’t. Cheaper cars need it most. If I ever felt my brakes weren’t working right I’d either get out of the car or drive real slow.

[@seth_5394]

Avian Husain - I agree. Tires as well! Both are essential to good braking and handling.

[@hellshade2]

@moogleymy If you want to talk about really bad rear calipers just look up the Chevrolet lumina. Those things were god awful. They were actuated calipers. Getting them set up so they would brake properly and the parking brake would work properly could be a chore.

[@PLATINUM2U]

hellshade2 Chevy lumina. I hardly see them on the road

[@FreakinKatGaming]

Scott I swear I love you like that cool uncle that is just awesome and hearing you brightens my day, plus this is how I believe a teacher should teach.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Scotty, In 7 minutes you have covered just about everything! Great job👍 !

[@MotoCheez]

Another great vid! I've also seen where a caliper is not floating on the pins and it pushes the rotor over to get to the other pad for pressure... pedal goes to the floor, but you'll see the fluid flood back into the master

[@chrismayer3919]

I love the silly pix you've put into your vids, Scotty; real class!

[@pascalelessard3704]

Thanks for the info. I love your style, awesome! I have a GrandAm Pontiac 2003: oil pan leaking, the front brake pads are due, the body is falling apart and the dirt, snow and ice are coming in.... Time for an upgrade!

[@thenextfischer]

Now wait a minute... scotty i have a tech degree from uti and work at a ford dealer, if your brake booster goes bad i think the pedel will be a high hard pedal all the time due to no vacuum inside the booster, can you explain further why the pedal would go to the floor with a bad booster? Thanks -andy

[@Edgarh71]

Yes, that puzzled me.

[@herbsgotaZX]

Thats what i thought too or a hissing sound like a snake is in there

[@fritzchannel5507]

I'm pretty sure he ment the master

[@alsimmons6102]

Andrew Adolphi Thanks for the information, I appreciate it. I'm going to do some research.

[@Hilary-ys1gk]

Andrew Adolphi Same here ... a little confuse also

[@TRINAWISSTARTINGOUT]

Just in time. My brakes started making a scrubbing noise suddenly. Never heard any squealing or anything, just a scrubbing sound on the right side. Thanks for sharing

[@sminthian]

One of my brakes was squeaky and was driving me crazy because I couldn't figure out what was wrong. It turns out it started rusting at the ends and wasn't sliding in the bracket like it should. I just had to file it down with a file. And then I did the other 3, and I ended up gaining another 3 mpg.

[@southernfriedawesomeness9464]

Wow ,this is the Best video on KZbin about breaks. These are questions I’ve been trying to get answered for years.thanks for the valuable information.

[@MrPink2024]

Hey Scotty... Any chance of you doing a video of you reading "Green Eggs And Ham?" Would be hilarious.

[@jmurray01]

You packed more information into this 7 minute video than most other KZbinrs can put into 30 minutes!! You should do a video on how to tell when your clutch is going bad as I don't think you've made one of those before and I imagine it is quite a common search on KZbin.

[@matimba8415]

This guys is the best.

[@Zippy1415]

I never knew the technical term for the little part on the brake pad that warns you when the pads get thin, but now I know that it's the squealer :-) Learn something everyday. Thanks for the tips and good videos, Scotty. Akebono pads next time I do brakes!

[@jimmysapien9961]

Whewww great information . 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Familiar with most of it . Thank you Scotty!!!!

[@DavyDave1313]

Scotty you're a real rare mechanic. I wish you were in California. If you can - or rather if you haven't already, maybe make a video on top qualities to look for in a mechanic.

[@PLATINUM2U]

I appreciate your honest though on brake pads Scotty. But I'm sticking with my brake best ceramic pads. I have a lifetime warranty on them and I haven't paid for brake pads on this car in 12 years. Each time they wear down I turn them in and get free pads.

[@gravemind6536]

WTF lifetime warranty on brake pads? You can't warrant a wear and tear item what kind of stupid are they on?

[@PLATINUM2U]

Gravemind well I have a lifetime warranty on mine. I'm not complaining at all 😂😂😂😂 free pads for life.

[@chrish6373]

Most 'lifetime' pads have to be changed by the service location that sells them, and labor not included. What store offers an exchange without that?

[@sugargoldy]

Good video Scotty thank you I put front calipers on a 2007 GMC Sierra all the fluid leaked out of the lines so I filled it back up trying to bleed it like the old style stuff by pumping them and releasing it wouldn't do nothing so I told my brother-in-law what my problem was he said start the vehicle up have somebody in there pumping the brake pedal while you're doing it and that way they would bleed and that engages the ABS system so you do not have to have that expensive tool or machine to bleed your brakes on those vehicles

[@diydrivenGA]

Scotty's popups throughout his videos are getting super random, lol

[@jindandy7826]

Bizarro!...Thought I'd had too much red wine...

[@66mustangguymoreau36]

Great video! In racing they usually don't use ABS systems though. But, often times the brakes are bled because they are soft. Usually the bleeding takes care of most problems. Can't help it I love racing.

[@FullMoon91]

Rev up your Toyotas

[@PLATINUM2U]

GOTCHA just don't rev a Honda turbo.. it could break or leak 😂😂😂😂🤣

[@SpiTxAciD]

GOTCHA ... you got me... I tried to wipe my screen cause your pic

[@msmsmskeksk7030]

PLATINUM I Rev my Honda Civic

[@Lofi.z34]

There seems to be a hair on your screen, you should pinch it with your fingers to get it off XD

[@bempartington4299]

yep it's the same tac in my 2011 Camry

[@frankhoward7645]

0:47. Scotty. You're assuming that the outside pad wears at the same rate as the inside pad but if your calipers aren't of the floating type and the outside piston gets stuck, if you only inspect the outside pad, you'll think your pads are OK without realizing that the inside pad is shot. 1:28. I believe most rotors are cast iron, not steel. Another great video Scotty!

[@ViktorHristovvv]

Informative, fun and engaging presentation! Great work, Scotty, love those videos!

[@steveurbach3093]

Always check BOTH pads when you hear the squealer . I had a piece of gravel wedge in the inside caliper of my F350 and the inside pad was almost gone and the outer was perfect. Keep those tip coming

[@badassrooster589]

Scotty what if the brake pedal is hard to push down? Can it be the booster?

[@jimmysapien9961]

Badass Rooster could be no vacuum to the Brake Booster! Check the vacuum line to the booster.

[@lawrencewheeler8868]

Long shot, but maybe water in brake fluid. Water doesn't compress,like hydraulic fluid

[@JS-tb9hu]

Lawrence Wheeler water does compress unlike hydraulic fluid

[@eyellgeteven9928]

Water does NOT compress...that's why when an engine sucks in water you're in big trouble.

[@lawrencewheeler8868]

J S then why don't they put it in instead of hydraulic fluid?

[@chrischery1535]

I had a 2003 Cadillac Deville, it had a break booster problem, and the mechanic asked me $800 to get fix and I couldn't fix it myself but too much work, the engine and transmission was much very solid. and I went everywhere with the Deville, I still love Cadillac Deville start to 2000 through 2011

[@PatrickStar-zn9be]

Rev up your brakes!

[@rangerrick1859]

Patrick Star pump up your brakes

[@stmk-mh6gx]

Brake horsepower

[@TEKMOTION]

I used Bosh rotors and pads on my 2012 Accent - worked very good !!

[@SalandFindles]

Scotty, when's the last time you actually used that orange 20 ton hydraulic jack in your garage? lol

[@waynes.2983]

I've repaired modulators that had broken solder connections inside of them. Learned how on you tube.

[@JuniorLexus6692]

Wow...another excellent video by Scotty, this was very informative.👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲🚗💥💭💭

[@Manuelsilva-sv4yc]

You always talk straight to the point and the necessary information. Not like others. You are a natural showman, you should be in tv. others try too hard to be stars, or showman and that is annoying

[@MitchGrooms]

great video once again../

[@kai-uwetrinks9515]

I replaced my abs module last year with a used one from eBay for 65 bucks. Works like new since. It's a common problem on Lincoln MKZ.

[@workingshlub8861]

rare s ABS module goes bad..usually its speed sensors.

[@LTCEZIO]

I actually just replaced my master cylinder and I watched your video on how to replace it and it was a lot easier then I thought it was.

[@1m2r3a]

You didn't mention if the brakes squeaks it might be the back of the brake pads that needs some lubrication (like copper grease or ceramic).

[@johndavies4644]

1m2r3a all pads come with a squeal plate on the back of the pad. never apply copper grease to it. Only on the tabs/ears and that's it. And slider pins grease on slider. Never put copper grease on the back of brake pads

[@1m2r3a]

You are right, but in some cases the heat destroys the squeal plate and then you are left with metal on metal so a little grease can fix the job. Also +1 for applying the grease on the tabs.

[@workingshlub8861]

always use ceramic lube on all metal to metal contact surfaces.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

yes, often just lube the pads and caliper pin. Use a good moly compound to minimize this happening over long periods of time.

[@Soulcommander]

I have a 1978 Camaro and the brakes sometimes go to the floor I wondered about that and now you gave me some tips. I just figured it was the master cylinder didn't know that it could be some other things as well.

[@junqueboi387]

If you are not having to add brake fluid, it probably is the master cylinder "bypassing" (internal leak). Sometimes you'll have brakes; sometimes not so much. It's very common on these older GM cars of this era -- I've had to replace several on my cars over the years (two are '78 Firebirds -- so same as your car).

[@hellshade2]

@soulcommander it maybe your fluid is contaminated. if you have no leaks and the pads and shoes are good have the brake fluid flushed. those gm's were notorious for that back in the day because of the type of master cylinder. pop the cap and look at your brake fluid if it is a dark color and nasty smelling then that is probably the problem.

[@Soulcommander]

hellshade2 thanks I'll take a look at that the cars only got thirty six thousand miles on it. It was my mother's I bought it for in 1978. But I understand that that could be getting old you could be right I will check it. Now if I could only find a really decent shop around here that knows how to work on old cars and make this thing purr like a kitten again.

[@MrKnutriis]

1978? Mileage doesn't make a big difference. Old seals shrink and get brittle. If you don't have leaks at the wheels, you're leaking internally in the master cylinder. They're only $50 and an hour to replace - yourself.

[@joshbacon8241]

Probably the worst possible thing that can happen during an emergency stop is BRAKE FAILURE...

[@rangerrick1859]

Josh Bacon that is what the emergency hand brake is for. Just don't be afraid to yank it. Some manufacturers are so stupid for not giving any hand brake. I mean they have a parking brake switch which is no good when driving, they just want you to wreck.

[@03056932]

riggghhhtttt

[@Currancchs]

Although I can't say for certain, I imagine that complete, sudden brake failure is incredibly rare, especially outside of racing, where the systems are being pushed to their mechanical limits. Pay attention to how your car acts and when things start acting differently and you should be fine, just don't ignore what your car is telling you!

[@dufus2273]

thanks scotty. you've helped a lot of folks understand their autos. kudos, Brake pads are cheap. I change them about every 40,000 miles for about 50 bucks.

[@jackrabbit5047]

Aw, when I hear my brakes squeaking I just spray WD40 on the pads & discs and the squealin' stops altogether. The car doesn't, though....

[@MoparMadness93]

That’s pretty good

[@DanielJaegerFilms]

Lots of good information in this video. Great job Scottie!

[@mooch1441]

I fixed my squealing brakes by spraying wd-40 all over my rotors and pads. After my brakes ironically failed and I slammed in the back of another car.

[@mooch1441]

Username 1991 yes

[@jackbarlow7221]

@Thomas Headley yes, they are! Rotors are to be lubed with the blood of pedestrians. (For the humor impaired that is a joke).

[@camokazi1313]

WD40? Are you insane? It's supposed to be Pam!

[@willzavala9890]

Just in time, I need some brake work done and I had no idea where to start. Thanks Scotty! 👍

[@cornflakes-xi3ii]

Nowadays the Akebono pads are made in Mexico????

[@MrCuckoobox]

I agree 100% with you Scotty.......Akebono Pads are the Best Brake Pads for the Daily Driver. They last a long time, provide great stopping, quiet, makes little dust (unlike a lot of oem pads with will turn your wheels black 2 days after washing your car). rotor friendly. The rotors can last 2-3 sets of pads. A lot of oem pads will eat up the rotors too, so they have to be replaced everytime the pads are. I use the Ceramic Akebonos. They are reasonably priced, and in many cases they are less than oem.

[@thins1378]

Whenever this happens I drive as fast as I can and slam on the breaks, always fixes it without fail. And for just general squeaking sounds I'd use WD-40, might feel like your breaks are failing but there won't be a squeak. (*this is a joke, don't actually try this lol*)

[@deasttn]

Thins a couple squirts of brake cleaner can actually help clean up dust n debris. Excessive dust n debris can cause shuddering n squealing.

[@kemicala]

I want to add that brake hardware, like the metal pieces that go between the pads and caliper mount locations can squeak when not properly lubricated since the pads move between them

[@alphamacho6401]

Rev them up! 🏎💨💨💨💥

[@mercoid]

I Alpha Macho. Not you. Numero uno MACHO! Becuzzin I STRAWNG! 💪

[@Lashazior]

Bit of a warning if you live in states with vehicle inspections. My ABS module went out on my 2000 Blazer and the parking brake warning light was constantly on. Living in Texas, I couldn't pass inspection with that warning light on so I had to get a replacement module or a different vehicle.

[@adamj3170]

Oh yes never resurface my rotors I just replace.

[@rangerrick1859]

Adam J yes that is the best thing to do. Resurfacing the rotors will make them thinner, that will wear them faster.

[@Richard-yc9mw]

Hahahahahaha

[@enematwatson1357]

Ricardo It's a perfectly valid procedure, just not a very cost effective one for ordinary cars where spares are fairly cheap.

[@herbsgotaZX]

Well you want to measure them first but if they are grinding rusty or have a lip or its a mercedes or bmw replace the rotors

[@FestusBro]

Another quick and informative discourse on a popular topic! Thank you Scotty. My 2006 Chevy Uplander w/ 240,000 miles does some of these things but not all....

[@shanekneeshaw3483]

There motercycle pads

[@JERRYMILLETT]

Shane Kneeshaw I thought I was the only one that noticed that

[@davidmarberry5565]

i have also noticed when your pedal goes further than normal check your back brakes, they could be getting thin or need to be set up manually . sometimes pedal height is directly related to back brakes

[@berticusmaximus00]

BMW dealer: "we have a closed caliper design and a special tool to remove the pads. You must pay $2000 per brake to get that done" Edit: this will probably be true in a few years

[@philipscott1128]

Hubert M Reminds me of Apple's stupid designs.

[@HunterShows]

"We have sealed windshield washer fluid packs, which interface with the computer. You cannot refill them. $49.99 each."

[@MrMikeVo]

HunterShows “with the new special wheels of this years design, you need to get your vehicle serviced at the dealership to add air into the tires” 😂

[@Hilary-ys1gk]

Hubert M Your brake pads will cost more then your bmw....

[@robertheinkel6225]

While working for Sears, we had a customer come in complaining the the front wheels would occasionally lock up. It could only go forward after backing up first. We found the front disks were worn so bad, the pads were rubbing on the cooling fins, and would occasionally catch on the cooling fins.

[@VintageCars999]

Also another tip is if you got really good brakes and are good at saving on them by coasting, especially in snowy, salty weather, take apart your brakes every year or so, clean them up really good. There may be tutorials on how to do this. It prevents the pads from sticking.

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Excellent video. I service my brakes once a year. Sometimes twice if mileage is higher. Great chance to inspect the brakes. Gives you an idea of life left. I bevel the edges of pads to prevent squeeling. Again great video Scott!!

[@stephencannon3140]

Most modern brake pads have two indicators. The old fashioned metal clips and also chamfered pad material. The two cutouts on each side of the pad are basically built in wear indicators. When the chamfered edge wears smooth that is a sign to be on alert. Usually before the metallic squeal indicator but inspect and be ready for replacement soon.

[@FoundingYouTuber]

At 5:31 where you post the graphic of a car suddenly braking with or without ABS (antilock braking system) people should look at that. Very helpful since I don't think 95% of driver's don't know what ABS does. I got an ABS lesson about 25 years ago when driving my BMW 318i. I was tooling along on a city traffic road, and got distracted for a second or less (forgot what I was doing, I think looking at the radio). I looked up and saw I was traveling about 25 mph. I was maybe 30 feet from plowing into the car in front of me, who was stopped at an intersection. Being in the middle lane there were cars on the left and right lanes. I jammed on the brakes, hoping my ABS was working (there was no reason to think it was not). I felt the brake pedal pulsating as the ABS transferred power to each brake rotor to keep my little BMW running straight, quickly, and in control. The wheels did not lock, the car did not skid. (In fact, the braking was externally unremarkable. I kept my cool and the ABS allowed me to say to other drivers "nothing to see here, carry one." The sudden braking was imperceptible. If I did not have ABS the car would have skidded out of control, most likely plowing into the car in my lane (the classic rear ender), or slammed into one of the cars on my right or left.

[@rt3156]

I'm a 64 year young? Woman and I must say you explain things so darn well that even I get it. The only problem with this is now I have to worry more about what could go wrong with my car. Oh well knowledge is power. You're top notch! Thanks.

[@gusgiesel]

If the brakes are squealing, and everything has been checked and confirmed OK, I take some sandpaper to the disc and scuff it slightly around the whole surface, both sides. Nothing major, just enough to provide a bit of abrasion to the pad and let them wear in differently. Most times this will stop the squealing.

[@premiumblue1637]

I like the graphic at the end when you mentioned "bleeding" the brakes😁

[@beachcity5627]

scotty is smart guy when come down to cars period

[@garylangley4502]

When I was a service writer at a dealership in Cedar City Utah, I saw a lot of people bring their trucks in complaining that their brakes stopped working. They had huge trailers, and a license plate from a flat area like Florida, or Kansas. Every one of them had automatic overdrive transmissions also. They had all come down the mountains from Cedar Breaks which is over 10,000 feet to Cedar City which is about 5,500 feet elevation. They had ridden the brakes all the way down the mountain with the trans in overdrive and boiled the brake fluid, leaving a vapor in the system. The mechanic would give them a good flush to get the burned fluid out, and they were back on the road.

[@bonez72392]

Hey scotty don't forget to let the viewers know you can use high temp brake grease on the back of the pads to quiet the rubbing between the caliper and pad backs.