Thanks for a great video! I wanted to add that there’s a simple way to retract the e-brake so that it is really easy to push the piston back in. Instead of using a scan tool, there is a manual procedure to get into the parking brake service mode, see this video: ua-cam.com/video/f0brcSQbZtg/v-deo.htmlsi=JRd1LPkoKbcwf0Fz Essentially you start the car, hold down the brake and parking brake switch for 15 seconds until you see a “P” symbol on the dash, then you let go of both and tap the parking brake switch down once. After 10 seconds or so you will see “Parking Brake Released” and the e-brake is released until you get out of service mode. At this point I was able to push the pistons back in easily. To exit service mode and regain use of the e-brake, just start the car, and hold down the brake while pulling up on the e-brake switch for 10 seconds or so until it says Park Brake Released and the P symbol goes away. Now you are out of service mode. Between your videos and this method I was able to change out my front and rear brakes and rotors on my 2019 Traverse without any surprises. Thank you!
I saw another listing where it said you need a scan tool to tell the electric motor that you’re compressing the piston. I guess that’s not true? Thanks for taking the time and making a great video!
@@dadscandoittv ok, I need to do my grandmas brakes today & I don't want that to happen either, because then she will be all over me😑. That's why I'm asking so many questions to make sure. So you think the trick to keeping it from throwing a code is going slow then???
@@andrewdurfee2891 Honestly I cannot say for sure. What I can say is I did not get any warnings of any kind at all the way I did it on the video. I did not use any scan tool or anything special to avoid any warning lights. Exactly what I show in the video is exactly what I did. And you can never ask too many questions ask as many as you need.
Those grooves in the piston need to align with the metal stud on the back of the caliper brake pad. Make not of the position of the caliper piston before you retract it. Stop when it is in the same position.
I found it easy enough to do it the way I did. Not triggering codes is the key here. Removing E Brake motor. I do not know what codes it will give if any.
@dadscandoittv it's not that it's on, You have to release it, by doing the steps (turn the car on and press the brake and the e brake, hold them until the service light comes on, release it and press the e braak 1 time and the service light will vome on and the brakes will disengage also you can hear it when it does electronically. Then you can start working on it and press the cylinder without any issues) there's a video of it in here.. you have to do that before even start working on it. Or you can do it with a scanner as well.
It is to stop or prevent brakes from squeaking & making noise. Well, my car was fairly new and didn't use it. It's been fine no issues. But the next time I do them I will most definitely bring it up and use it.
Yes. I do have a second video of me doing the rear breaks as well. Just be very careful and take your time. I was told it may set off some codes. Everything with me went as planned. No issues.
If your talking about the calipers. It feels as if they are just spinning at first. But they eventually will go back into place. Please be careful and do it slow. It takes time.
You said I damaged the caliper? Also you said that's wrong. I asked how? You explained how to do it in a way that will most likely cause air to go into the caliper, that right there will damage not only the caliper but the whole braking system. (IF air gets in). I'm not saying you're wrong. But I'd do it the way you explained only if I were bleeding the system. And bleeding the system is done for 2 reasons. 1) to get air out. Or 2) to get out old fluid.
Thank you for your knowledge
You made it so simple. Thanks
My pleasure. You're welcome.
Thank you for doing this, this was very helpful!
My pleasure you're welcome. And thank you for watching.
Thanks for a great video! I wanted to add that there’s a simple way to retract the e-brake so that it is really easy to push the piston back in. Instead of using a scan tool, there is a manual procedure to get into the parking brake service mode, see this video:
ua-cam.com/video/f0brcSQbZtg/v-deo.htmlsi=JRd1LPkoKbcwf0Fz
Essentially you start the car, hold down the brake and parking brake switch for 15 seconds until you see a “P” symbol on the dash, then you let go of both and tap the parking brake switch down once. After 10 seconds or so you will see “Parking Brake Released” and the e-brake is released until you get out of service mode. At this point I was able to push the pistons back in easily.
To exit service mode and regain use of the e-brake, just start the car, and hold down the brake while pulling up on the e-brake switch for 10 seconds or so until it says Park Brake Released and the P symbol goes away. Now you are out of service mode.
Between your videos and this method I was able to change out my front and rear brakes and rotors on my 2019 Traverse without any surprises. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to share this information. I hope the viewers find it helpful.
I saw another listing where it said you need a scan tool to tell the electric motor that you’re compressing the piston. I guess that’s not true? Thanks for taking the time and making a great video!
Thank you. Everything is fine with my car. Did not need a scan tool. Making this video was fun and I'm glad it was useful to you. 🤙
Did you need a scan tool when you did yours then?
No I did not use a scan tool when I did my brakes. I just took my time and did it very slowly to not trigger any warnings on the car
@@dadscandoittv ok, I need to do my grandmas brakes today & I don't want that to happen either, because then she will be all over me😑. That's why I'm asking so many questions to make sure. So you think the trick to keeping it from throwing a code is going slow then???
@@andrewdurfee2891 Honestly I cannot say for sure. What I can say is I did not get any warnings of any kind at all the way I did it on the video. I did not use any scan tool or anything special to avoid any warning lights. Exactly what I show in the video is exactly what I did. And you can never ask too many questions ask as many as you need.
thanks for this ive been looking on how to change them
You're welcome. And thank you for watching.
Great video was very helpful!
I'm glad it was. Thank you for watching.
Those grooves in the piston need to align with the metal stud on the back of the caliper brake pad. Make not of the position of the caliper piston before you retract it. Stop when it is in the same position.
Sorry this is the video of me doing the rear breaks. Lol.
If you take off the E Brake motor it is a bit easier to retract the caliper. It is just 2 small Allan head screws holding it on
Did you do that?
I found it easy enough to do it the way I did. Not triggering codes is the key here. Removing E Brake motor. I do not know what codes it will give if any.
@@dadscandoittv I did it yesterday and no codes. Thank you!
I took the motor off and was much easier
Nice. Thanks for letting us know.
Thank you for the info
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
Thank you dude.
My pleasure.
Youre very personable, understandable and Fatherly in your presentation. What other Traverse videos have you made.
Thank you. Also adding the tow package.
Hey man , thank you for the vid 🙏
You're welcome and thank you for watching.
You have to release the electronic parking brake foo, that's why you're struggling to push the cylinder.
The e brake was not on. It was not a struggle. You have to retract it very slow to help avoid any codes.
@dadscandoittv it's not that it's on,
You have to release it, by doing the steps (turn the car on and press the brake and the e brake, hold them until the service light comes on, release it and press the e braak 1 time and the service light will vome on and the brakes will disengage also you can hear it when it does electronically. Then you can start working on it and press the cylinder without any issues) there's a video of it in here.. you have to do that before even start working on it.
Or you can do it with a scanner as well.
@@dadscandoittv ua-cam.com/video/ppJvavO3SeM/v-deo.htmlsi=sk6_eRvwpnwXOyOX
Why can't you just leave the old pad on and use a c clamp to collapse it
Yes you can of course also do it like this. Whichever way you choose. Just take your time. Do not rush. So you do not trigger any problems/code.
What is the caliper tool called
Brake caliper compressor tool kit
Caliper compressor tool kit. On Amazon.
What about brake grease on the outside of the pads?
It is to stop or prevent brakes from squeaking & making noise. Well, my car was fairly new and didn't use it. It's been fine no issues. But the next time I do them I will most definitely bring it up and use it.
I was told at the dealership that this vehicle comes with electric rear brakes, have you done those before?
Yes. I do have a second video of me doing the rear breaks as well. Just be very careful and take your time. I was told it may set off some codes. Everything with me went as planned. No issues.
Thank you !
Why it keep spinning in the back but it won't go in
What part of the video? Give me a time frame so I can check it out.
If your talking about the calipers. It feels as if they are just spinning at first. But they eventually will go back into place. Please be careful and do it slow. It takes time.
3:45 minutes into the video
@elfuerte007 yes opening caliper it spins a lot. But you when to stop.
What ton jack did you u use?
I used a 3 ton low profile rapid pump jack.
🫢🥹🤨😱🫣😳 don’t revers electronic caliper as you can see it will destroy the electronic brake sistem 🤨
Everything is fine with mine. No issues. But how will it destroy the electronic brake system?
If that's a electronic parking brake you just damaged that caliber.
THAT'S WRONG.
I damaged the caliper. How? And why Is it wrong? Please explain? Because still no issues on the car.
@@dadscandoittv does that vehicle, have the electronic parking brake.
Yes it does.
You didn't retract the caliber you forced the caliber to retract. Remove the caliper cap epb use T45 to retract.
Good luck.
You said I damaged the caliper? Also you said that's wrong. I asked how? You explained how to do it in a way that will most likely cause air to go into the caliper, that right there will damage not only the caliper but the whole braking system. (IF air gets in). I'm not saying you're wrong. But I'd do it the way you explained only if I were bleeding the system. And bleeding the system is done for 2 reasons. 1) to get air out. Or 2) to get out old fluid.
So you can't use a regular "C" clamp 🗜️ to compress the caliper like you use to be able to do???
Yes but very slowly. U don't want to trigger any warnings.
@@dadscandoittv did you have to rent that caliper reversal tool you were using?
@@dadscandoittv have you triggered warnings before?
No I did not rent the tools. Those are mine I bought them on Amazon.
@@dadscandoittv ok, I saw them for like $20 on Amazon