Hitting the wrench with the hammer is an old, but neat trick! That rotor was NOT coming off! That caliper tool set is MUCH BETTER than mine! I do the same thing with those boots when they twist up. People don't realize just how important it is for those sliders to move. The bloopers were so funny! What made you play the video backwards in the end?
Great video Uncle Mark - never heard of the anti corrosion stuff between the wheel and the rotor. Thanks for sharing my friend - have a good weekend :)
Some places that have crazy corrosion issues use this method. I have had a couple of my rims on my F150 that won't come off because of the corrosion between the 2 different metals. Not good when you are stuck on the side of the road!
That caliper is pretty corroded, I would probably replace it. They are usually pretty inexpensive with a kit that includes the rotor and pads. It will also save you time as replacing everything is actually faster.
@@mikeross4937 you will be happy to know that I did end up changing the rear calipers recently as I was selling the van and as part of the safety requirements (vehicles can’t be licensed here in Manitoba unless they are safely certified again every time they change hands). The parking brake part of this Calipar was seized. (Not uncommon) Thanks for your input Mike. Hope to hear from you again soon. Are you driving a Grand Caravan, and if so, what year?
@@unclemarksdiyauto I am working on my right now. Getting the E brake cable off the caliper is a pain in the butt. LOL. I have a 2009 Volkswagen Routan (Chrystler Town and Country).
I also saw a video where someone used Scotchbrite pads and a drill bit to clean the inside of the caliper pin guides. I have used new calipers so I have not had to do that yet but it may come in handy.
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Very helpful video - well presented! Great job, Mark!
Thanks, Barry. This made a big difference.
Hitting the wrench with the hammer is an old, but neat trick! That rotor was NOT coming off! That caliper tool set is MUCH BETTER than mine! I do the same thing with those boots when they twist up. People don't realize just how important it is for those sliders to move. The bloopers were so funny! What made you play the video backwards in the end?
As for the hammer trick being old, I am told I AM OLD! LOL! Unfortunately, I am getting there fast!
@@unclemarksdiyauto You and me both buddy, LOL!!!!
Great video Uncle Mark - never heard of the anti corrosion stuff between the wheel and the rotor. Thanks for sharing my friend - have a good weekend :)
Some places that have crazy corrosion issues use this method. I have had a couple of my rims on my F150 that won't come off because of the corrosion between the 2 different metals. Not good when you are stuck on the side of the road!
@@unclemarksdiyauto Not good at all - especially when it's sub zero cold out :(
Thanks bud, thumbs number 1
nice to see tool to push rear pads. slider pins snapped off is rough.
Tool makes it easier!
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That caliper is pretty corroded, I would probably replace it. They are usually pretty inexpensive with a kit that includes the rotor and pads. It will also save you time as replacing everything is actually faster.
@@mikeross4937 you will be happy to know that I did end up changing the rear calipers recently as I was selling the van and as part of the safety requirements (vehicles can’t be licensed here in Manitoba unless they are safely certified again every time they change hands). The parking brake part of this Calipar was seized. (Not uncommon) Thanks for your input Mike. Hope to hear from you again soon. Are you driving a Grand Caravan, and if so, what year?
@@unclemarksdiyauto I am working on my right now. Getting the E brake cable off the caliper is a pain in the butt. LOL. I have a 2009 Volkswagen Routan (Chrystler Town and Country).
I also saw a video where someone used Scotchbrite pads and a drill bit to clean the inside of the caliper pin guides. I have used new calipers so I have not had to do that yet but it may come in handy.
@@mikeross4937 Those pin seem to seize easily on the Grand Caravan. Very common.
@@mikeross4937 Yes, it is a hard thing to remove.