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Solving Brake Problems
Brakes
Brakes are one of the most popular DIY repairs. It seems like a natural progression from doing oil and fluid changes. Personally, I was afraid to do brakes when I started out, especially drum brakes. All those springs really scared me, and with good reason. Ever see one of those let go? Now that I’ve gotten a few brake changes under my belt, I change brakes like I breathe. I’m sure the same will be true for you with a little guidance and some practice on your part.
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- Solving Brake Problems
- Disc Brakes
- Brake Noise
- Types of Friction Material
- Machining Brake Rotors and Brake Drums
- On-the-Car Brake Lathe
- Torqueing Wheels and Why It’s Important
- Disc Brake Service
- Servicing Rear Disc Brakes
- How to Diagnose a Bad Brake Caliper
- Rebuilding Brake Calipers
- Replacing Rear Calipers
- Removing Rotor Screws
- Servicing Drum Brakes
- Removing Brake Drums
- Tapered Roller Bearings
- Replacing Brake Shoes
- Replacing a Wheel Cylinder
- Parking Brake Issues
- Master Cylinder Problems
- Finding Brake Fluid Leaks
- Brake Booster Problems
- Hydroboost Systems
- Bleeding the Brake System
- Changing Brake Fluid
- Flaring Brake Lines
- Brake Hose Problems
- Dealing With a Spongy Brake Pedal
- ABS/TCS
- Removing Wheels That Won’t Come Off
- Removing Wheel Locks Without a Key
- Drum Brake to Disc Brake Conversions
6 thoughts on “Solving Brake Problems”
Sami
March 19, 2023 at 11:10 pm
Thanks for sharing this article! This is really informativ.
Jeff Young
February 15, 2021 at 12:37 pm
Hi Eric love your channels. I have a 2010 Dodge Journey RT. It hasn’t had much use over its lifetime with only about 40k on it. The issue I’m having is that brake pedal will travel to the floor the more pressure that’s applied to it. The rear calipers have been replaced and the brake fluid has been flushed with no improvement. There is no sign of fluid loss. Any thoughts on what might be the cause? Thank you sir.
Dan Piper
November 26, 2020 at 2:37 pm
I ordered your recommended booster and master cyl as suggested in your video -” how to fixed a spongy brake pedal in a chevy truck. The booster doesnt fit
James
October 25, 2020 at 4:59 pm
Hello, I’ve got a 94 civic that I went to upgrade the old soft lines to new braided lines, but in doing so I discovered that the original owner torqued the flare nuts on too tight and now there’s a leak from two of the fittings. So I guess my only option is to make all new steel brake hard lines for the car. Any tips before I do so? Thanks
Ricky
August 13, 2020 at 2:50 am
Thanks for showing me that my rear brakes are causing my truck to shutter. Will dig into the rear brakes.
Gary Walcott
April 7, 2020 at 2:08 am
Hi Eric Got a 98 Continental replaced left rear caliper because of brake dust. It was sticking pretty good. Both rear I found are sticking but turnable. The front don’t spin completely free as well but mechanic thinks is normal. The left rear he said order caliper for that as well. I am thinking master cylinder. What do you think?