dont know if you remember, but when I read in the Haynes Manual, it says one side for the piston in the rear gets turned clockwise to retract, and the other is counter-clockwise. Any truth to this? Thanks.
thats not applicable in this car u have to retract the caliper for this car using a special tools like the one im using and u should do it facing the caliper piston not on the rear
There are two slightly different shaped metal brake pad slider inserts for rear caliber bracket. I see you just matched the old shape to put the new ones in. But there's no mention in this video about this fact there are two different kinds. Does one kind need to go on the LR and the other on the RR? Does it matter? The shape of the caliper bracket in that area doesn't seem any different so I don't see why it would matter. But I cannot find any information about this.
some cars use only one kind of that threaded caliper piston press tool for both rear brakes but some cars needs two of those tools one for the rear right and one for the rear left...its a matter of your brake piston design are they both press in clockwise or the other one is counter clockwise
@@asianmechanicguy6483 thanks for the reply. I was referring to the small metal clips that snap into the caliper bracket and guide the pads. My pads came with two slightly different kinds.
@@markbratcher9095 try to installed if it fits well and it doesnt touch the rotor then its fine if it doesnt fit well bec probably its an aftermarket one just use the old one or return it then buy an oem one
@@killmore75 ; There is a cheap tool to turn in the piston. It's a square block with different shapes on each side that you turn with a ratchet . And you need to push in while you turn . It's a PITA !
@@asianmechanicguy6483 That's a cop out. Many car owners have no idea about the specifics of the work they pay for. It's your job to do a good job which you didn't and now you're making dumb excuses. Also, it happens to be illegal to put a rotor into service that is below the minimum thickness stamped on the rotor. You could be held liable for the damage/death any accident caused.
@@ramtek2702 youre damn right brother but in mechanic world.. in reality a lot of customer decline of what you recommend them to do in there car and for this one the rotor is not that bad its recommended for replacement but it wont cause him an accident i guarantee u that ..Dont worry whatever u said ill keep that in mind...
@@asianmechanicguy6483 The difference between a serviceable rotor and an un serviceable rotor can be as little as a few thousanths of an inch or a fraction of a millimeter. No mechanic on Earth can make that decision without using a micrometer. I'm aware customers opt out of work they feel isn't necessary. This is because most mechanics try to upsell optional work to make more money. Measuring a rotor thickness during the normal course of a brake job is not an option. I don't know why you would want to skip this simple task. It only takes a few seconds and if the rotor happens to be under limits you have irrefutable proof to present to the customer that he/she needs a new rotor which then makes you more money. Do you not own a micrometer?
Thank you so much, I've learned how to retract the caliper the easy way
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Nice job, thanks for taking the time to do this!
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thank you for this video rear calipers where giving me a hard time
glad to help
Thank you so much just did my 2009 matrix, very helpful! Thank you
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Thank you! 😊 Just did my 2010 Matrix.
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Great Video! Thank you!
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Very helpful tool and helpful idea
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dont know if you remember, but when I read in the Haynes Manual, it says one side for the piston in the rear gets turned clockwise to retract, and the other is counter-clockwise. Any truth to this? Thanks.
thats not applicable in this car u have to retract the caliper for this car using a special tools like the one im using and u should do it facing the caliper piston not on the rear
Does the piston have to be turned or just pressed to go back in? Wondering if this can be done with a C clamp.
it depends on the design of the piston but mostly rear piston need special tools cuz u need to turn it
I actually disconnected brake line put in on piece of log and hit it few times with 18 lbs sledgehammer. It went in no problem
Were do you get special tool from?
Toyota Dealership?
amazon .ca bro online market
Where did you get the brake pads and what’s the part number?
lordco
There are two slightly different shaped metal brake pad slider inserts for rear caliber bracket. I see you just matched the old shape to put the new ones in. But there's no mention in this video about this fact there are two different kinds. Does one kind need to go on the LR and the other on the RR? Does it matter? The shape of the caliper bracket in that area doesn't seem any different so I don't see why it would matter. But I cannot find any information about this.
some cars use only one kind of that threaded caliper piston press tool for both rear brakes but some cars needs two of those tools one for the rear right and one for the rear left...its a matter of your brake piston design are they both press in clockwise or the other one is counter clockwise
@@asianmechanicguy6483 thanks for the reply. I was referring to the small metal clips that snap into the caliper bracket and guide the pads. My pads came with two slightly different kinds.
@@markbratcher9095 just copy whats in your caliper before you replace the pads ..just compare it or take it one at a time then insert the new one...
@@asianmechanicguy6483 They were all the same before.
@@markbratcher9095 try to installed if it fits well and it doesnt touch the rotor then its fine if it doesnt fit well bec probably its an aftermarket one just use the old one or return it then buy an oem one
can you dot it without special tools ?
it gonna be tough if you dont have this special tools for brakes you can try long nose though
@@asianmechanicguy6483 breaks are done today and yes it was tough!
@@killmore75 ; There is a cheap tool to turn in the piston. It's a square block with different shapes on each side that you turn with a ratchet . And you need to push in while you turn . It's a PITA !
may issue ba talaga ang rear break ng 2009 matrix? Marami kasing nag sasabing tabingi ang kain sa breakpads.
Wala bro d totoo un
@@asianmechanicguy6483 may nakuha akong rear disk breaks from matrix 09 from junk yard and im trying to convert my Corolla 09 drum to disk breaks.
You didn't even check the thickness of the rotor.
i just did what the customer ask me to do..
@@asianmechanicguy6483 That's a cop out. Many car owners have no idea about the specifics of the work they pay for. It's your job to do a good job which you didn't and now you're making dumb excuses. Also, it happens to be illegal to put a rotor into service that is below the minimum thickness stamped on the rotor. You could be held liable for the damage/death any accident caused.
@@ramtek2702 youre damn right brother but in mechanic world.. in reality a lot of customer decline of what you recommend them to do in there car and for this one the rotor is not that bad its recommended for replacement but it wont cause him an accident i guarantee u that ..Dont worry whatever u said ill keep that in mind...
@@asianmechanicguy6483 The difference between a serviceable rotor and an un serviceable rotor can be as little as a few thousanths of an inch or a fraction of a millimeter. No mechanic on Earth can make that decision without using a micrometer. I'm aware customers opt out of work they feel isn't necessary. This is because most mechanics try to upsell optional work to make more money. Measuring a rotor thickness during the normal course of a brake job is not an option. I don't know why you would want to skip this simple task. It only takes a few seconds and if the rotor happens to be under limits you have irrefutable proof to present to the customer that he/she needs a new rotor which then makes you more money. Do you not own a micrometer?
You should have checked the rotor thickness and condition, isn't that important? Of course it is!!
so what should be the rotor thickness