Replace your brake pads with the Saturday Mechanic, Ben Wojdyla. Learn how to do it yourself with his step-by-step car repairs and upgrades. Say so long to squealing, worn-out brakes. Associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla puts a VW Rabbit up on the lift at Pop Mech’s Detroit garage to show you step-by-step how to: * Remove calipers * Retract pistons * Inspect and install rotors and pads * Remove excess fluid from the reservoir. Subscribe! bit.ly Follow Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla as he leads viewers, step by step, through repairs and upgrades on the Saturday Mechanic show. Got car questions? Email Ben, and he may answer them on the air. Connect with Ben Wojdyla: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Youtube: www.youtube.com Connect to Car and Driver: Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: on.fb.me Extra links: Lang Caliper spreader: www.popularmechanics.com Each week, the Car and Driver YouTube Channel will launch episodes of The Full Hoon, Driver Rehab, Battle of the Beaters, Car and Driver: Tested, Popular Mechanics Saturday Mechanic, and Road & Track Presents.
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See part 1 www.youtube.com Visit me at www.ericthecarguy.com Here is part 2 of the 4 part used car inspection video this one covers the interior inspection as you can see this car has quite a bit of ‘junk’ and dog hair in it but things like this can be cleaned, chances are that the car that you’re looking to buy will be cleaned out but maybe not even so you should do a thorough inspection of the vehicle that you’re looking to by after all it’s your money. – Click below and Stay Dirty Visit me at EricTheCarGuy.com ericthecarguy.com Visit EricTheCarGuy Forum www.ericthecarguy.com Visit my Facebook Page: www.facebook.com – Stay dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this …
i relly like your old school torque wrench.
Good video man. I do have a question for you. I brought a used ford falcon today and when driving home along the freeway i applied the brakes to discover there was a shudder back through the brake peddle and steering wheel, i believe it is because of the uneven surface of the rotors so i will be getting them machined flat. I will be taking the rotors off and putting them on my self. My question is, if i discover that there are relatively new brake pads will i still need to replace them?
How did they stop? Or was it like the Flintstones, where they just used their feet..
Can you just come over and do my brake for me? Please
But wait from what I heard. If you do the job incorrect in the frount you get hit in the face with like 200 pounds in the back is worse
Thx
I don’t have a torque wrench… Can I still do the job without it? And do you need to bleed the brakes?
A good tip i have learned about things rusting on your under carrage is to clean up everything when you wash your car… and re grease “Liquid Wrench/WD-40″ Everything once your done… I wash my car every week and i jack it up remove the tires and you would be suprised at how clean it can make your car when someone looks at it and says “Damn thats a CLEAN” car. Its more work but its a good reward when people notice.
Great job to show newbies how easy it really is to change brakes. The only additional step I would’ve recommended is the use of brake cleaner to clean the rotor (even a new one) and parts to ensure that they are clean and don’t have brake caliper lube/grease…
freaking awesome def something to do, on the weekend
Dafuq is this guy wearing goggles lool faggot
thanks for the video! I’m gonna do this for the first time in my life on MY rabbit haha. I’ll have my computer and this video with me every step of the way…. wish me luck!
The automobile brake was not invented until 1895. Before this, someone had to be in the car at all times, driving in circles until passengers returned from their errands.
Thank you for your video. As I was taking off my lug nuts I broke one of the bolts, and though it was an annoying and easy fix, I am having a terrible time putting in the new bolt. I think that I am going to have to break it again and start the fix again. Any suggestions? I drive a 2001 Honda Accord.
Hi Ben, I have watched few video on your channel, very nice! Love it.I want to find a small hydraulic lifter, vertical shaft on two sides preferably, movable scissor type of below 80 inch wide, 110 /250 V doen’t matter, I want to install in my front yard parking slot between my 2 house, which only has 86 inches wide, but two side with wall of my hse and other two rooms, I want to do some mod. for my own 5 BMW on Sunday, any suggested products my email is raywcleung@gmail.com – I live in HK
If you remove the master cylinder cover it will relieve the pressure in the system making compressing the caliper pistons easier.
Niiice. I might do it when the time comes.
is verry good you are more skill with me
Ben, you are the best!!!!
thank for sharing
Hi Ben, how much should I expect to pay at my local dealership for break change (exactly what you did on your video)?
thank you.
you are so helpful!
Ben, I agree! I HATE doing drums. I wanted to add to how you compressed the plunger back into the caliper…..I use an old brake pad so the plunger stays flush. Im sure you already know this.
Great vids
I think i just saved myself 60 bucks!
Nice Video!
Is it possible to replace the rotors with a larger sized rotor? if yes, would that improve braking performance? thanks!
rofl.
well if she doesn’t enjoy your farts that’s certainly not nice of you, mkay
Can you please link the video’s you were talking about?
Poor thing, very very unloved.
Which car do you guys feel would be the best purchase out of the three? In terms of reliability and the cheapest to maintain and such things. 2001-05 Honda Civic sedan, 2003-08 Toyota Corolla, or the 1998-02 Honda Accord sedan.
uhoh okay…make that 4 times! i hope the next 5th one is when in bed with the g/f…..dutch oven ja? lol
I farted 3 times in the watching of this video lmfao, now it poo tinky’s in here!!! lol
What about when your on craigslist and a post specifies NO TIRE KICKERS! That’s when I walk away.
god sometimes do not listen to my prayers, I guess!!!!!!1
Do you know how to fix electronic issues in a chevy impala? its an 02 model. If i have the cabin fan on before i start the car the security and cruise light comes on and i keep trying and it wont start.. if i shut the fan off the car starts. Another thing about that is the radio will keep cycling on and off if i dont open the door first then pull the key out of the ignition. Ah gm gotta love em
I don’t know man. I change my oil enough and check all my fluids and stuff but I do let the car get dirty. I believe Eric does the same. I’m sure he takes care of his cars but he did say he never washes them.
Dirty oil, dirty car = bad, clean car and fluids = good? I don’t think so. I prefer to go by service records and a thorough mechanical inspection. I’ve bought good pick up trucks that looked like worn out high mile beaters, that didn’t cost me a lot in repairs and gave several years of service. And I’ve had a couple of low miles one owner cream puffs that were money sucking lemons. Never trust a used car dealer, not only do they detail their cars, but they go out of their way to hide defects.
After I watched BBC’s top gear where a forensic crew worked over used cars, I never want to buy a used car again. They found snot, buggers, spit, and evan worse, FECAL MATTER! YUK
that is one nasty car
Here is a car buying guide that will save you trouble watching these videos.
#1 If oil is low, dont buy it. IT means owner don’t care about oil change.
#2 if any other fluid is low or out, don’t buy it, it means owner doesn’t care.
#3 if car is dirty inside or outside, this means buyer dont care about the car.
This car is a piece of garbage all around. There is everything wrong with this car and it is SCREAMING at you DO NOT BUY ME, I WILL FALL APPART.
You have been told.
#1 make sure you put gloves on when inspecting garbage such as this one. Keep your self away from diseases
i’ve used a legacy to carry a replacement engine in the trunk. they are incredibly useful for the amount of cargo and awd, i use mine like its a 400$ truck.
my dads audis battery was 19 years old when i replaced it last year we had no problems with it
Jesus are all the Legacy owners dirt filthy? I mean when I bought mine it was GROSS. Used gum everywhere, branches, tons of mud inside, pencils, grime. Just gross. I own it now “obviously” and I ain’t lettin the car get that dirty again. I think the previous owner used it for work or something. definitely used it in the woods.
the real video starts from 02:51
I just wonder, how he got this car, and – how much he payed for it.
What’s wrong with them?
this is one of the best car guys on youtube along with mighty car mods and scotty kilmer
Eric, apparently these engines are known for the head gaskets breaking down and leaking. Can you pull the heads on these Subarus without pulling the engine?
asian vehicles lol