(Thank you !) Hi, I just did the front brakes on my Moms 05 Malibu, they were starting to squeal letting us know the pads were getting low and needed replacement, by using your easy to follow instructions and really appreciated the list of tools needed for the job(I was short 1 of the sockets )which I purchased prior to starting the brake repair,plus it was nice to watch the video to see if it was a job I could even perform having limited tools and mechanical knowledge. Keep up the great work and the easy to follow videos, definitely the best I've found on RU-vid..
I used your instruction to guide me on my '06 Malibu Maxx. It worked perfectly. The only slight snag was I needed to look up my break type from the maintenance card sticker in the glove box. I didn't realize this when I went to the parts store initially. They couldn't be sure if it was JL9 or J67 without me looking. It was JL9. Thank you very much for this video.
Great v👌ideo, picked up some useful tips. Repaired the brakes on my daughter's car today. Completed the work and the rotors were in great shape, no scratches on rotors.
Could you elaborate a bit more on what you did with the C clamp and the caliper? Thinking of trying to replace my breaks myself. It all made sense except for that one part at 5:11
Thank you for the great video, I was using this to train some Tech's on how to properly do brakes! This video was very understanding and brief. I'm looking forward to seeing more in the future
You do not need to bleed the brakes unless after the brake job your brake pedal feels really hard or very soft hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Just wanted a quick refresher on changing disc brakes. Thank you for the tool roster, and the torque settings. I believe lubrication of slide bolts, and lubrication of back of pads according to manufacturer should be adhered to but that's just me.
You may want to check the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir. You may also want to try to bleed the brakes to see if you can get a firm brake pedal back. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Don’t forget to tell the viewers to clean the new disc with brake cleaner to clean the thin film of grease due to shipping. Also to grease the slides for the brake pads.
Thank you for making this video, I'm looking into replacing my mother's brakes and rotors rather than her go to a shop and be charged immensely for such a simple job.
We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to change the front brake pads on your 2008 Chevy Impala. The basics should be fairly similar, some of the tools that you would need to use would more than likely be different.
Great Video! I did the front brake job on my Chevrolet Malibu. The problem is.. when I put the caliber back on, the two bolts on the rotor bracket had issues. The front bolt / sleeve for the front screw to go in , no problem. The rear bolt / sleeve for the bolt to go in will not go back into the rotor bracket.. The caliber will not go flush to the rotor bracket... Any ideas... Tomorrow I will take off the caliber and rotor bracket and inspect the two bolt / sleeves for the two caliber screws..
Take out the extra fluid with a turkey baster until it is down to the maximum fill line. Be careful, brake fluid is corrosive and can take off your paint.
When you pumped your brakes, did you have the petcock on the caliper housing open or not?? If you properly bled the air out of each of the brake lines you won't make the brake fluid reservoir move one bit... You lose a little bit of the fluid each time you release the pressure on the line purging the air out of the line, so you should actually see a little decrease in the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir... I've had to change our brakes several times in my life...
People, you need to replace those "stainless steel slides". 9/10 times, they're included with the brake set. Just pop them out, and replace them. If you're gonna do it, do it right.
+ARandomRU-vidr Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement brake pads shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/brake-pads-and-shoes/Chevy/Malibu/-/-/2004?RU-vid&CTA%20Comment&
+Don Kleim Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/brake-pads-and-shoes/Chevy/Malibu/-/-/2004?RU-vid&CTA+Comment&Kq_qo7diDg
when buying a front set of rotors and pads, what difference would there be buying ABS/Non ABS or ones that go with rear drum/disk. I measured the whole diameter at 11" on Non ABS Model, do I have to measure the smaller surface? Thanks in advance!
+MrMetalclay If you would like to reply back with the year make and model of your vehicle, we can try to match you up with a set of brakes for you vehicle. 1aauto.com
When replacing the brake pads do you also have to replace the rotors. I have heard of having them machined. Can you do that instead of replacing? Is there much difference in cost.
Thanks for the email. You could go either route. Usually it is relatively the same price as well because when you have them turned you pay for labor instead of buying Rotors. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
On these malibu does the car have to be level or can the front end be up Only reason why im asking cuz last year when my step dad and I changed the brakes im guessing brake fluid got to the muffler and it was smoking for couples days
I have a 2006 malibu and thinking of replacing the brakes myself because it'll be alot cheaper than taking it to a shop. I have one question though. Do you need to bleed your brakes if you are replacing the brake pads? Some people say you do and others say you don't. which is true?
HI Chris, You can use this on the back of the brake pad as a preventative measure, if you would like to. For anyone not familiar with this, it's a lubricant that you can buy at the parts store that helps to quiet the brake pads down so that they don't squeak. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
+GrimeTime 4200 Thank you for checking us out! We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com
1A Auto Parts just did the front brakes, rotors, calipers, and hub assembly’s yesterday. With no impact tools and no lift it took me about 8 hours between me getting stumped and taking breaks, but your videos on the front brakes and the hub/bearing replacement helped a ton and couldn’t thank you more 🙏 thanks for replying and have a good night from Beaver County, PA
You may want to see if the brake rotors need to be replaced. If they're worn or warped, they might cause a vibration when the brakes are applied. Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com
+california bear007 Rotors will either be called front rotors or rear rotors. It is important to ensure you are purchasing the correct rotors for your repair as they are not interchangeable. While you are swapping out your rotors, it's a good idea to change the pads as well. 1A Auto offers brake pads for this vehicle here: www.1aauto.com/1A/brake-pads-and-shoes/Chevy/Malibu/-/-/2004?RU-vid&CTA%20Comment&ATony
You should be able to push or tap that sleeve back in (I believe). Also may sure if the sleeves can twist and have a flat side on them that they are in correctly. If the brakes on the other side of the car are still together, reference them to see if there's anything you might have done wrong. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Waths the dfrent for ABS? My car Is a Chevy Malibu Maxx 2004" and the guy of the auto parts ask you car have ABS beacause it mark me here on the computer difrent if it's not ABS!!
+Jack Gahan The depth of the rotor would be different. With Chevy they use RPO codes they let you know what options you have. You can find the list of the codes in the glove box. You should find the code JL9.
