Hyundai Elantra: Rear Brake Pads & Rotors
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Steven
If you happen to be watching this vid in preparation of doing your first break job a word of advice. I have an 09 Kia Spectra and went to replace my pads and rotors. First time doing a break job. Discovered that my rear pads had seized in the brackets due to rust. Well got them out and cleaned the brackets up and put everything together. Big noob mistake right there that cost me in the long run. Rear calipers were shot from the seized pads. About 6 months later the calipers started to stick real bad and finally seized up. Rear wheel got so hot I had to have it towed to a shop. Replaced the wheel bearings too because of the heat possibly fouling them up. So if you find in yourself in a similar situation dont make the mistake I did. Lesson learned.
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If you happen to be watching this vid in preparation of doing your first break job a word of advice. I have an 09 Kia Spectra and went to replace my pads and rotors. First time doing a break job. Discovered that my rear pads had seized in the brackets due to rust. Well got them out and cleaned the brackets up and put everything together. Big noob mistake right there that cost me in the long run. Rear calipers were shot from the seized pads. About 6 months later the calipers started to stick real bad and finally seized up. Rear wheel got so hot I had to have it towed to a shop. Replaced the wheel bearings too because of the heat possibly fouling them up. So if you find in yourself in a similar situation dont make the mistake I did. Lesson learned.
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localcrew
I like to spiff up those wheels on cars with the spoked hubcaps by painting them with flat black paint. Just get you some Rustoleum in a rattle can and wire brush off the wheels. Wipe 'em down with mineral spirits and blast away! It makes those hubcaps really pop. Give it a try sometime! (Just to be clear here -- paint the wheels after removing them from the vehicle)
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I like to spiff up those wheels on cars with the spoked hubcaps by painting them with flat black paint. Just get you some Rustoleum in a rattle can and wire brush off the wheels. Wipe 'em down with mineral spirits and blast away! It makes those hubcaps really pop. Give it a try sometime! (Just to be clear here -- paint the wheels after removing them from the vehicle)
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KECOG
We had an '03 Elantra that needed an emergeny tire change; hubby (who could at that time have done it himself without thinking twice) couldn't get the wheel off; it had rusted to the wheel hub. Had to have it towed to a shop to get it done. Glad they've addressed that issue in (or before) the '10 model.
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We had an '03 Elantra that needed an emergeny tire change; hubby (who could at that time have done it himself without thinking twice) couldn't get the wheel off; it had rusted to the wheel hub. Had to have it towed to a shop to get it done. Glad they've addressed that issue in (or before) the '10 model.
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wsvitak
I pretty much do exactly this. Remove rust from metal surfaces and lube up brackets and pins and shins on pad. Always lube parking break hardware, as this ALWAYS seems to be an issue. No lube on any bolts as its not necessary. And your good. Been doing it since I was 16 and I get nice even wear.
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I pretty much do exactly this. Remove rust from metal surfaces and lube up brackets and pins and shins on pad. Always lube parking break hardware, as this ALWAYS seems to be an issue. No lube on any bolts as its not necessary. And your good. Been doing it since I was 16 and I get nice even wear.
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bosborn1
That entire rear suspension system on that gen Elantra is a pain in the butt. Not just the control arm but all those bushings which seem to always go bad.
On a positive note I could do timing belts on those all day long. Super easy and quick.
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That entire rear suspension system on that gen Elantra is a pain in the butt. Not just the control arm but all those bushings which seem to always go bad.
On a positive note I could do timing belts on those all day long. Super easy and quick.
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William
Love watching your videos, and the upstate NY area. I am from Rochester so this brings back memories when you guys were towing the snowplow that tipped on it's side. I do learn a lot from watching. Keep up the great videos.
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Love watching your videos, and the upstate NY area. I am from Rochester so this brings back memories when you guys were towing the snowplow that tipped on it's side. I do learn a lot from watching. Keep up the great videos.
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ThePariss333
Why not cleaning the Caliper before at beginning? Then clean all the brake shoes and all those parts, then Rotor and finish putting the caliper already clean, so you use one time the brake cleaner.
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Why not cleaning the Caliper before at beginning? Then clean all the brake shoes and all those parts, then Rotor and finish putting the caliper already clean, so you use one time the brake cleaner.
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lovetolearn
I'm not trying to put anyone on blast here or use names but I was watching a video and it's sad when you didn't get credit when credit was do. Great job on diagnosing a car through a video a video.
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I'm not trying to put anyone on blast here or use names but I was watching a video and it's sad when you didn't get credit when credit was do. Great job on diagnosing a car through a video a video.
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Wally
No one is disagreeing Eric O! Also, we expect you to say what you say every time you're over at the bench doing the brackets. I'm using your method AND product, and no one is changing my mind.
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No one is disagreeing Eric O! Also, we expect you to say what you say every time you're over at the bench doing the brackets. I'm using your method AND product, and no one is changing my mind.
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you
You say you found a few cans from when you first started on your own of brake clean. Love that smell too. Ever try buying the 5 gallon cans of it and using a Milwaukee or similar sprayer?
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You say you found a few cans from when you first started on your own of brake clean. Love that smell too. Ever try buying the 5 gallon cans of it and using a Milwaukee or similar sprayer?
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