Overall, you made a very good video but, missing one "VERY" important step. After turning in the piston , make sure that one of the two opposing "cut-outs" in the top of the piston match up with the raised rivet in the center of the inboard pad. (A diagram in the manual shows the correct orientation.) If you do this wrong, the brakes will seem ok for a while but, because the rivet top is not in the notch, the pad will "cock" and wear the pad unevenly. Eventually you will notice vibration in the rear when pressing the brakes. Guess how I know this ? Thanks to everyone who takes the time to make these helpful videos !
I know the same thing, for the same reason. And I have that "Special GMC Tool" for turning the piston. I got my little cube with adjusting surfaces for 6 different kinds of brake piston. $10 at the State Fair Grounds steamshow and flea market. I used it on 2 brake jobs, and then it got lost in our garage. Drat!!
Thank you for your video! It was very helpful for me to remove the rear callipers from my 2003 Cadillac DeVille DTS. I also used your tip to screw in the piston with needle nose pliers. If I hadn't seen your video I would have been trying to compress the pistons and ruin the callipers. Thanks again!
Been doing brakes for years and still learned a few tips! Greatest one was learning to turn the piston back in. I was on my way to do the brakes and surely was going to c-clamp. Man, am I glad I decided to have an ice cream and watch the video!!!!! Thanks for shooting the vid.
I would have never guessed that the caliper had to be compressed that way. Thanks for the heads up. I'm thinking about getting a deville and I'm trying to pick up tips and tricks.
awesome video, was stuck late at night trying to compress the caliper with a clamp and thank goodness I watched your video and realized it was a screw in type piston. You saved me a lot of money and heartache. THANK YOU
Glad I watched. Would have never known about how to compress the caliper piston. Was wondering if you were going to tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
I've had a used 1992, a used 1991, and now I've got a used 2005. The aught 5 is taller, but the early 90s ones were heavier. 3800 lbs! Like driving a lowrider truck.
2004 DHS here. I like the jack hack but myself I prefer the safety of a 3 ton floor jack and a quartet of 3 ton stands so I can take the whole car off of the ground if I like. I replaced the cup in my jack with an insert that sports a 5"x5" flat pad with a 1/2" layer of "car tire" rubber and a square grid pattern in it...I can lift the car almost anywhere and the jack won't break paint!
Glad we found this video.....was trying to use c-clamp to compress the caliper piston but it wouldn't budge so we thought it was locked up...(hence the cause of the brake trouble we thought?). We even removed it and was ready to get another. We decided to try the other side first just in case it was bad. It wouldn't budge either....then it hit me and I remembered that some TURN in! Then sat down and found this video...AAAH! Fortunately we didn't damage them.
That brake line handle 1000 psi and the weight of the caliper is not going to hurt it. Cadillac didn't put grease on the back of the pads when they made the car.
Thanks for the video and thanks for saying what size wrenches you used to remove the calipers a lot of the battle is getting the correct wrenche sizes figured out.
Why are you using the "please kill me" Jack? Plus if you slid the tire right underneath the car that will be as good as a jack stand the car would only drop about 3 inches.
You can use a c clamp to push the rear caliber back in just take the flat surface off the clamp use the round ball in position it right in the middle of the caliber just did it my self
I see you have a well designed floor jack! Love it! On that 90 lbs of tork can I use a regular socket wrench or wrench set to complete my break job? Your feed back will be greatly appreciated!
In the past I have used just a socket wrench to torque the bolts without a problem, however now that I have a torque wrench I will never do it without one. You can pick up a good torque wrench at harbor freight for a good price. I hope this helps. Thanks Rob.
My question or comment is...did you have to take the tire back off after forgetting to get the jack stand out from under? LOL!! other then that great video, I would have never guess to screw the piston in
I have the Sedan Deville. Im trying this and having no luck. The Brake cable will not allow caliper to hitch up and release pads. Though it looks as if they would not slide out anyways..Attempting to get caliper host to release is not easy either. no room for socket. and cable is in the way as well. I started with drivers side first....i think im giving up! Going to have to pay the extra $130...f**K!
That piston is no way easy to screw in as he’s doing it, I’ve done this a few times and I cant get for the life of me how he did that so easily with those plyers he used.
Yeah, had to rent a tool and it still was a SOB. Made me wonder if the caliper was bad but we got her down. First time working in a screw in type caliper. Would have been in trouble without that knowledge
Very nice , terribly clever . Tell me how are these cars ? I'm looking to buy one , but don't want something that breaks down all the time . Looking at cars with about 60k miles and found few.
I got a Smokin deal on mine for $900 at a hundred and fifteen thousand miles. if your mechanical and do the work yourself I think they're great machines. That's also assuming that you take very good care of them. before 04 A lot of them had a head gasket problem. they change the bolt design and is not supposed to be a problem now. because their aluminum block and head if they overheat there are serious consequences. As long as the one you buy has not ran hot you should be good. For good measure I replaced the radiator water pump and thermostat on mine shortly after I got it. Best of luck.
Good video. Dont forget youve got a jack stand hidden up under your frame.
Appreciate someone educating the ignorant. Saved my ass...
Thank you!
Overall, you made a very good video but, missing one "VERY" important step. After turning in the piston , make sure that one of the two opposing "cut-outs" in the top of the piston match up with the raised rivet in the center of the inboard pad. (A diagram in the manual shows the correct orientation.) If you do this wrong, the brakes will seem ok for a while but, because the rivet top is not in the notch, the pad will "cock" and wear the pad unevenly. Eventually you will notice vibration in the rear when pressing the brakes. Guess how I know this ? Thanks to everyone who takes the time to make these helpful videos !
I know the same thing, for the same reason. And I have that "Special GMC Tool" for turning the piston. I got my little cube with adjusting surfaces for 6 different kinds of brake piston. $10 at the State Fair Grounds steamshow and flea market. I used it on 2 brake jobs, and then it got lost in our garage. Drat!!
"Can't just compress this piston back in there, you have to screw it". Wow...I've been trying to compress that piston for hours. Thanks!
same here but I busted my C clamp. That trick worked like a charm on my 2002 Deville
Thank you for your video! It was very helpful for me to remove the rear callipers from my 2003 Cadillac DeVille DTS. I also used your tip to screw in the piston with needle nose pliers. If I hadn't seen your video I would have been trying to compress the pistons and ruin the callipers. Thanks again!
Been doing brakes for years and still learned a few tips! Greatest one was learning to turn the piston back in. I was on my way to do the brakes and surely was going to c-clamp. Man, am I glad I decided to have an ice cream and watch the video!!!!!
Thanks for shooting the vid.
I think I'll have some ice cream, too. Was helped by the same tip. Ain't UA-cam grand!?
nice video and the tips to retrack the piston caliper done many but this was new to me keep the good work
I would have never guessed that the caliper had to be compressed that way. Thanks for the heads up. I'm thinking about getting a deville and I'm trying to pick up tips and tricks.
As the last guy said the screwing in of the piston saved me a lot of headaches Saab has similar on all of it's breaks thank for the video
awesome video, was stuck late at night trying to compress the caliper with a clamp and thank goodness I watched your video and realized it was a screw in type piston. You saved me a lot of money and heartache. THANK YOU
Love this video because I could not figure out how to get the piston back in
Glad I watched. Would have never known about how to compress the caliper piston. Was wondering if you were going to tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
I have always repaired my own brakes, but I wasn't sure about the piston now that I'm driving this caddy. Thank You. Your video really helped.
Once you drive a cadillac you will never drive anything else.
lol hee hee. I have a caddy!
I've had a used 1992, a used 1991, and now I've got a used 2005. The aught 5 is taller, but the early 90s ones were heavier. 3800 lbs! Like driving a lowrider truck.
Thanks. I was struggling with compressing with my clamp then found out from you the screw it in with needle nose trick. Game changer!!!!
You da man.
Thanks for the video, this saved me alot of time and headaches by seeing the screw in caliper and not needing to buy a special tool.
2004 DHS here. I like the jack hack but myself I prefer the safety of a 3 ton floor jack and a quartet of 3 ton stands so I can take the whole car off of the ground if I like. I replaced the cup in my jack with an insert that sports a 5"x5" flat pad with a 1/2" layer of "car tire" rubber and a square grid pattern in it...I can lift the car almost anywhere and the jack won't break paint!
Glad I watched this prior to doing mine...I didn't know about screwing the caliper back in
Your video was essential to me in being able to follow and do a complete brake job..Well Done Buddy! on my 2003
THANK YOU;YOUR VIDEO HELPED ME TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS OF MY CADILLAC
You have a very informative video. Thanks, it helped a lot as I just did my daughter's 2004 Seville rear brake pads.
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Glad we found this video.....was trying to use c-clamp to compress the caliper piston but it wouldn't budge so we thought it was locked up...(hence the cause of the brake trouble we thought?). We even removed it and was ready to get another. We decided to try the other side first just in case it was bad. It wouldn't budge either....then it hit me and I remembered that some TURN in! Then sat down and found this video...AAAH! Fortunately we didn't damage them.
That brake line handle 1000 psi and the weight of the caliper is not going to hurt it.
Cadillac didn't put grease on the back of the pads when they made the car.
Thanks for the video and thanks for saying what size wrenches you used to remove the calipers a lot of the battle is getting the correct wrenche sizes figured out.
Superb!!! Detailed and concise
You should put the tire underneath the car in case the jack or jack stand fails so you have another fail safe.
Great job my buddy thanks 💪👑
Awesome Video! Thank you. I just did this in my driveway. Thanks for the tips! Best Regards, Paul
Brilliant jack mod!
Great video and super sweet jack conversion!
Thanks for watching my video.
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love your drill jack.. great idea
Great vid. I have a 06 dts. I’m guessing it’s all the same. Thanks for the vid.
thanks. doing mine tomorrow.
Thanks very helpful video :)
thank you !
Forgot to mention you should take the top off the brake fluid reservoir before compressing the caliber
I did do that but forgot to say it.
I was half way thru install had to stop to watch video. C clamp wasn’t working.
Why are you using the "please kill me" Jack? Plus if you slid the tire right underneath the car that will be as good as a jack stand the car would only drop about 3 inches.
You can use a c clamp to push the rear caliber back in just take the flat surface off the clamp use the round ball in position it right in the middle of the caliber just did it my self
Sara Jackson I have never seen it done that way, are you sure you did not damage the caliper or piston?
Pretty sure
+robpaints100 I always use c-clamps for caliper pistons, haven't done the brakes on my caddy yet though
Sara Jackson definitely supported to screw it clockwise according to the manuals as well
Thank You Very Much, Very Helpful. You ROCK BRO!!!
The center cap has a notch in it were put a flat screw driver to pop it out
Thank you so much sir
Again this is the only video for a 2005 Cadillac.Hope it helps you.
great video. But how did you get around the leveller for the air ride system on the driver side?
Funny how you never sho how you took the old rotor off but put a new one on
Im having problems getting the caliber to release from the rotor. Please help!
supposed to lube metal to metal contact where they slide on caliper brackets
whats size is caliper bolt 1/2 in.?
You're good!!
I see you have a well designed floor jack! Love it! On that 90 lbs of tork can I use a regular socket wrench or wrench set to complete my break job? Your feed back will be greatly appreciated!
In the past I have used just a socket wrench to torque the bolts without a problem, however now that I have a torque wrench I will never do it without one. You can pick up a good torque wrench at harbor freight for a good price. I hope this helps. Thanks Rob.
My question or comment is...did you have to take the tire back off after forgetting to get the jack stand out from under? LOL!! other then that great video, I would have never guess to screw the piston in
How do you open da caliber up enuff, to fit in rotor ?
Nice video thanks for uploading. What model drill is that? I like to get same one
It is a Ryobi 18 volt drill from home depot.
LOL "If you do it wrong, you will die." How can anyone do it wrong after visually seen it being performed?
Is this the same for 96 deville?
I have the Sedan Deville. Im trying this and having no luck. The Brake cable will not allow caliper to hitch up and release pads. Though it looks as if they would not slide out anyways..Attempting to get caliper host to release is not easy either. no room for socket. and cable is in the way as well. I started with drivers side first....i think im giving up! Going to have to pay the extra $130...f**K!
NM, I stopped being a lil bitch and figured it out!
pull the stand out .
are you using the 1/2 inch Torque drive?
Nickoy Noel Yes it is 1/2 inch drive.
where the saftey jack?
36 idiots that don't own anything, but the 19.99 pro set of walmart tools, I take it. Great video, and thank you for putting in your time.
That piston is no way easy to screw in as he’s doing it, I’ve done this a few times and I cant get for the life of me how he did that so easily with those plyers he used.
Yeah, had to rent a tool and it still was a SOB. Made me wonder if the caliper was bad but we got her down. First time working in a screw in type caliper. Would have been in trouble without that knowledge
would it be the same set up for an 04?
gobblers1234 The book I have shows it is the same for 99-05 Deville.
You are crazy not to use protective eyes and gloves!
hay dose this car have a rear brake pad wear sensor
Donald Parks Yes it has a metal strip that makes contact with the rotor when the pad gets thin enough. it will screech when you step on the brake.
He is using the jack stand the wrong way the car is not resting on the jack stand now if the jack breaks he can get kill
When was the last time you saw a jack stand break.
Very nice , terribly clever .
Tell me how are these cars ? I'm looking to buy one , but don't want something that breaks down all the time .
Looking at cars with about 60k miles and found few.
sputnic nightmare from the day I purchased mine... definitely a money pit
I got a Smokin deal on mine for $900 at a hundred and fifteen thousand miles. if your mechanical and do the work yourself I think they're great machines. That's also assuming that you take very good care of them. before 04 A lot of them had a head gasket problem. they change the bolt design and is not supposed to be a problem now. because their aluminum block and head if they overheat there are serious consequences. As long as the one you buy has not ran hot you should be good. For good measure I replaced the radiator water pump and thermostat on mine shortly after I got it. Best of luck.
Camera too far