Problem Solved! Clearing the Big Brakes // Project TT Quattro

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  • @smg1707
    @smg1707 6 років тому +9

    Untz Untz Untz

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  6 років тому +17

      SMG1 boots n cats n boots n cats n boots cats

    • @kiyoponnn
      @kiyoponnn 6 років тому

      @@christopherpuls651 Sy kennen nicht Deutsche

  • @bigbear7233
    @bigbear7233 6 років тому +59

    That color match was ON POINT!!!! Only you could spend thousands and bargain hack the same mod😂😂😂

  • @stephenmoxley3004
    @stephenmoxley3004 6 років тому +20

    Great video, Sarah. That caliper paint job looks awesome. The wheel spacers worked out really well too. I appreciate your hard work and dedication to your channel and subscribers.

  • @jayfletcher3328
    @jayfletcher3328 6 років тому

    Sarah, you really look like you enjoy working on the TT. No matter how late and tired you get, you still have a genuine smile of satisfaction in almost every teeter tot video. Great job!

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  6 років тому +1

      Jay Fletcher I do enjoy it, even when it gets me down.

  • @shaker3459
    @shaker3459 6 років тому +28

    I have NEVER seen or heard of somebody mixing spray can paint...LOL! Well done!!!

  • @in2food
    @in2food 6 років тому +1

    Sarah, I am so impressed with your work ethic and focus. When you’re finally ready, some young man is going to be extremely fortunate to be chosen by you.

  • @michaelhall9138
    @michaelhall9138 4 роки тому +1

    The rear caliper is designed that way to accommodate the emergency/parking brake.

  • @Blakelikesfood
    @Blakelikesfood 6 років тому +4

    Per rear calipers: Take a large ~22mm+ socket, cut the notches to match the piston, attach to an drill or impact gun and press in. 👍

  • @roberttrumpler5909
    @roberttrumpler5909 6 років тому

    You know, I never realized Sarah had real clean fingers and cool looking nails!
    It just goes to show you, you can work on a vehicle and keep clean! Mechanics get a bad rap for being dirty. Been wrenching for 30 years and my hands and nails are just as clean as the day I was born. Keep up the good work!! Cheers.

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage 6 років тому

    Ugh. I hate twist in caliper pistons. Discovered them for the first time working on a Volvo I gave my nephew. I actually ended up fabricating a tool by folding steel into a handle and leaving a round face that I welded two pegs onto. That way I could twist and use a C-clamp at the same time. It was actually my first car vid and is still one of my most popular! Great work again, Sarah. The caliper match looks good!

  • @DV36008
    @DV36008 6 років тому

    Sarah you’re making great progress and your dedication is unwavering. Plus you’re only as alone as you want, there is a whole community here on UA-cam, someone would be willing to hangout in your garage 😋

  • @cubpilot4897
    @cubpilot4897 6 років тому

    The snow was unexpected. Girl, you have more snow there than I do at the moment in Central NY (just west of Syracuse). All I see is the green grass here.
    Nice job mixing the paint for the rear calipers. You do have a good eye for color. You are amazing !

  • @kevincampbell8298
    @kevincampbell8298 6 років тому

    Wow that ocular is pretty close! I made pressure bleeder out of a weed sprayer... And made my own caps for the brake systems I use it on.. Was cheap and pretty easy to make. I have always used my hand vacuum tool to clean out the master and filed it with new fluid and then bleed the system... Saves getting the air in. Seems tow work well... Good that you have people that willed you tools!

  • @bobwilliams4250
    @bobwilliams4250 6 років тому

    Love your videos Sarah! I've met women that "pretend" to be into cars but we can tell you know your stuff. I told my wife I have a huge crush on you and she's so jealous! Maybe that will motivate her to help me out with my S2000. Keep up the good work! 😀

  • @cannondale4567
    @cannondale4567 6 років тому

    I never really comment but I've been watching for a while now......love the videos Sarah! Your passion for cars comes through in each vid and that's so cool to see. Also your quirky sense of humor is awesome. You're very genuine and that's rare to see these days on UA-cam or in real life world lol.
    The calipers look sick. Love how the TT is coming along. Keep up the good work!

  • @blackackcl
    @blackackcl 6 років тому

    Very impressive with the caliper color match, you really go above and beyond on detail. Nice job Sarah

  • @pat_freeman
    @pat_freeman 6 років тому

    The calipers look GREAT! Looks like a powerade bottle to catch the old fluid. Might be something else, but that's the same bottle I used due to it's size and sturdiness. I saw 10 year old red fluid when I flushed out my truck for the first time, earlier this year. I never used a pressure bleeder before but if I ever do, your wisdom will come in handy!

  • @VWKEVING
    @VWKEVING 6 років тому +6

    The paint job on the rear calipers came out great! Plus, am I the only person that finds the clicking of a torque wrench satisfying? I use mine on nearly every mechanical fastener.

  • @JessyU13
    @JessyU13 6 років тому

    That's a decent amount of snow! I had grass in Canada on New Year's day. Really working hard on this, thanks for putting in so much effort for yourself and us! =D (it means a lot to us fans!)

  • @socalstangman4655
    @socalstangman4655 6 років тому

    I love your videos, they are just fun to watch. Your awkwardness is what makes them so great, the intros always crack me up. I’m a Ford guy so I don’t watch for the cars, I think you’re a great personality, I think you might be my favorite UA-cam’er. Keep up the great work and happy 2019!

  • @chicken311
    @chicken311 6 років тому

    I've never thought of mixing spray paint like that, genius. teeter tot has come a long ways! I used to have a 300zxtt which was an absolute nightmare to work on so I get the pains you're dealing with with these two projects. And the snow....I'm in indiana, did not realize you got snow, lol.

  • @jwelchon2416
    @jwelchon2416 6 років тому

    Congratulations!! I am most impressed with your color matching. That is way more difficult than one would think. I know because I have botched it plenty of times.

  • @3Wheels1Block
    @3Wheels1Block 6 років тому

    That wet snow laid nicely! Thanks for adding that to the video!
    I totally feel you on dealing with parts that are such a pain to install or remove when it could be done much simpler.... I guess that is why people take their cars to the dealer.

  • @TheMrREVOlutionary
    @TheMrREVOlutionary 6 років тому

    Just want to say I subscribed to you because your videos are awesome, and it's not very often you find a woman like yourself that's as knowledgeable and passionate about cars. You have my utmost respect. Keep on trucking along in 2019 and I wish ya the best Sarah. 😁👍
    - Devyn J, from Idaho -

  • @independentcontractor1633
    @independentcontractor1633 6 років тому +4

    Great idea with the bag to collect the fluid Sarah! DUH, Why didn't I ever think of that? Awesome job.

  • @BluePlanetTube
    @BluePlanetTube 5 років тому

    watching your video I feel like I was with you in your garage. Technology is changing the world fast. Thanks for sharing. You are a fantastic host.

  • @EarlLeeBird
    @EarlLeeBird 6 років тому

    @arah -n- Tuned the press and turn mechanism is there because the caliper auto adjusts the handbrake when the break pads wear out and get thinner. It is like this on every car that has the handbrtake built in the rear brake caliper.

  • @alvarogarridomateos4609
    @alvarogarridomateos4609 6 років тому +2

    Hi Sara. You make some very good videos. I love your sense of humor. Greetings from Spain and happy new year.😀

  • @MS-hn1ek
    @MS-hn1ek 6 років тому

    The TT has changed really to the better and the colour is really spot on.Good Job on that.Next some Coilovers and it will perfect.

  • @kylepowell4906
    @kylepowell4906 6 років тому

    Came to see the brake upgrade. Got super excited to see happy snow drifts Sarah

  • @goodmandiad2713
    @goodmandiad2713 6 років тому

    Nice work staying with it . Glad you got the low cost motive products bleeder. It has saved my butt many times. You put your heart into your work and videos. Thanks. Watching your videos is much better than redingote bad news of the world. You make a difference to all of us.

  • @Dave-fx5zw
    @Dave-fx5zw 6 років тому

    Took a couple views to notice how much, but I'm liking the timestamps you're putting on for each day, it's a nice touch.

  • @AaronAverett
    @AaronAverett 6 років тому +1

    That came out remarkably nice for spray paint. It'll be interesting to see how they stand up to heat.
    The special tool required to retract those pistons can be had for just a couple of bucks at most auto part stores. It looks like a little cube with little pins sticking out, and 3/8" drive square holes in each side.

  • @opiealvin
    @opiealvin 6 років тому

    Garage-Hood. I like it. It's unique. My aunt & uncle live in Roosevelt AZ and they got an inch of snow on New Years Day. Hasn't snowed there in 10 years.

  • @ahmadghosheh3104
    @ahmadghosheh3104 6 років тому

    Great Video. For small items I use the PREVAL sprayer. It’s a bottle with a propellant disposable can on top. Pour the paint and it will spray like a rattle can. You can find them at Home Depot in the spray can section, About $8. Works great. Great Job on the brakes.

  • @witchcraftauto
    @witchcraftauto 6 років тому

    That brake cleaning and painting was on point! I have to admit that I was skeptical on the spray paint to brush on while mixing in a tupperware container but damn, that turned out amazing!

  • @emiliojosemedinarosado3932
    @emiliojosemedinarosado3932 5 років тому +1

    I Love that You clean everything !

  • @Devastator0
    @Devastator0 6 років тому

    wow, really nice work on the color matching of the brake calipers Sarah! Looking at it on video, I couldn't really tell much of a difference at all! Also, yeah, new brakes, especially a big brake kit, makes such a difference, you can def feel the stopping power of the car change so much. Keep up the great work and content!!

  • @furiousdriving
    @furiousdriving 6 років тому

    I made the same mistake with a pressure bleeder cap on my Mk1 MR2, yeah that sucked cleaning up in a hurry!

  • @Pobs81
    @Pobs81 6 років тому

    We got quite a bit of snow here in NM. The scoobs did pretty well considering the tire I'm running.

  • @Loyalwhiteknight
    @Loyalwhiteknight 6 років тому

    I have to admit, I thought you were crazy for trying to use three different colors of spray paint to match the custom painted front calipers but holy crap, you pulled it off! Very nicely done, you should be proud of yourself.

  • @atraxr603
    @atraxr603 6 років тому

    It's like that cause there is a handbrake directly on the calliper and not in a separate drum brake (as you are probably used to seeing). Twist and turn thingie is there so the handbrake self adjusts when you pull it. Great vid as always.

  • @towzone100
    @towzone100 6 років тому

    Sarah, I'm new to your channel and I have to say I love it. Cant get enough. Your attention to detail is amazing.

  • @traenknersgarageandspeedshop
    @traenknersgarageandspeedshop 6 років тому

    very cool yes the power bleeder is a great tool to have.. glad everything worked out with the big brakes and wheels

  • @mindcrafte
    @mindcrafte 6 років тому

    Another great video. Just shows your dedication on this project. The brake callipers look great. Amazing to see the snow. It was 108f here in Melboune OZ today. Then by late afternoon it dropped to 40f in half an hour. Love your tech ta

    • @mindcrafte
      @mindcrafte 6 років тому

      Tech talk. You are the perfect woman. You love cars and can work on them as well.

  • @hvysshvy7513
    @hvysshvy7513 6 років тому

    Looks like a great color match on the calipers I wouldn't worry about it. The only time I've seen snow in Arizona it's when I drove motorcycles up Kitt Peak west of Tucson there was snow up there. I think it was in March in the mid-80s

  • @kirksconzo3194
    @kirksconzo3194 6 років тому

    Good job painting the back calipers the desert in arizona is so beautiful .

  • @ChrisTheAspergerGuy
    @ChrisTheAspergerGuy 6 років тому

    I've lived in New England all my life and I'd give anything to never have to deal with snow and cold weather ever again. It's strange to see it snowing in Arizona.

  • @dabandel
    @dabandel 6 років тому

    "Clipper-doodles" and "ball thingies" - love your technical descriptions Sarah! ;^) Crazy it's colder in AZ than here in MD. Subscribed!

  • @tacocin
    @tacocin 6 років тому

    35 degrees + t-shirt = headlights! But no pan down! You're killing us! Oh wait ... the brake calipers were nice too.

  • @belchnasty
    @belchnasty 5 років тому +1

    Deffo a womans touch with the paint attention to detail. Good match from what i can see from the screen. Cracking job!

  • @jd-one.9468
    @jd-one.9468 6 років тому

    That paint matching was incredible! Well done!

  • @chuckcoffee4335
    @chuckcoffee4335 6 років тому

    you can use valve stem where the banjo bolt goes to block the brake fluid from dripping

  • @madbikeboysins
    @madbikeboysins 6 років тому

    You can buy a universal kit of different presses for brakes. The proper tools are easier, they remove the risk of pushing the pucks / pistons back at an angle, and they're not expensive given how much brake work you end up doing in a lifetime. Also, Happy New Year, and thanks for the snow video. I've spent the last few days on the beach here in the NZ summer.

  • @swaool
    @swaool 6 років тому

    Color match looked great. Those Motive Power bleeders are nice to have, and you can get different attachments to fit different cars' master cylinder reservoirs.

  • @mikescarguide3950
    @mikescarguide3950 4 роки тому

    Thanks for all your hard work in the video and thank you for your service in the air force!!🙂🙂🙂

  • @vernm6189
    @vernm6189 6 років тому

    Your a Garage Pin-up Auto Girl, The color was spot on, Great job. You have a lot of room to Do a Fold down bench. Fold it up when not in use. @ 13:31 min there's a Sway bar link - you mite want to up date that to something a little beefier for handling.

  • @680ecks
    @680ecks 6 років тому

    I got a new tool box and welder on the 2nd,sweet ! Get a harbor freight vacuum bleeder cheep and good,uses compressor air to make suction.

  • @longmansrv54
    @longmansrv54 6 років тому

    Love your channel Sarah . It’s just so good cos you make us all feel like we are all along for the ride fixing up the cars. I’m always looking fwd to the next one 👍🏻

  • @celestinoybarra3057
    @celestinoybarra3057 6 років тому

    Wow, you never stop working do you? You are a very unique young lady just don’t miss life. The videos are great, sense of humor is perfect lol, Happy New Year!!!!

  • @BornRandy62
    @BornRandy62 6 років тому

    rattle can paint seems to always dry darker than what it seems when wet.
    I have a pressure bleeder (circa 1960) that I have been unable to use since the installation of ABS and proportional brake systems . I have used it on grain wagons and implements that still use the simple systems. Essentially what you used there . I have used vacuum pots with success on new brake systems . beats the hell out of the brake pedal pump method

  • @Z32orDIe
    @Z32orDIe 6 років тому

    Just as a future reference if you spray the calipers white first for a base coat and then apply your mixed color afterwards you will get a far closer match as just putting your final color over the raw metal itself will make your mixed color look darker than what it should be. Whereas if you put your mixed color over top of a white surface it will pop and be far more accurate of a match. Not critiquing just getting some experience that I've learned from the years. Love the channel and keep doing what you doing

  • @Tishers
    @Tishers 6 років тому

    It feels good to get something done and to be able to put the car back on the road to check out your work.

  • @luisamoa2500
    @luisamoa2500 6 років тому

    Perfectly matched color :)
    Tip : add some silicone grease under the bleeder caps, it keeps the dirt and water from getting inside bleeders.

  • @michaelsullivan1703
    @michaelsullivan1703 6 років тому

    If you ever have to remove a brake system part and open the lines to the atmosphere, pinch the closest flexible part of the brake line with a pair of vise-grips to prevent all of the flui from running out of the open line. The twisting action of the caliper piston is part of how the parking brake works.

  • @DrShankenstein
    @DrShankenstein 6 років тому

    You're killing it! Great job as always! Glad you got your snow too!

  • @BluePlanetTube
    @BluePlanetTube 5 років тому

    finally you get closer to how it is meant to. Hmm,, after watching your videos I feel so lucky that I bought a miata instead of a TT. Hope you get it all working as it should & enjoy driving it with that perfect feeling. I'm sure a few more clip-a-doddles will have no chance against you talent and problems solving. Great job and video. Thanks for sharing. Your hair looks nice tied back.

  • @donteifke7636
    @donteifke7636 6 років тому

    Great job Sarah! You really do top notch work. Please don't take this negatively but "You need a night out!" Take little Sarah or maybe get in touch with some other car people in the area and let loose a little. It'll recharge your batteries. 😉

  • @vernhoke7730
    @vernhoke7730 6 років тому

    I get having to use weird tools to replace disc brake pads. I was always used to collapsing the piston with a c-clamp, but couldn't on my '84 Z28, '85 IROC and my '87 IROC. All 3 had the JL8 4 wheel disc option and to collapse the pistons you needed a special tool to do it. It was about a 1" square junk of steel with a 3/8" drive opening on one side and two little nubs, on opposite corners, across from it. You had to turn and squeeze to get them seated. Luckily it only cost about $4 at Pep Boys. Keep at it kid, it'll all come together.

  • @stephensmith3018
    @stephensmith3018 6 років тому

    Sarah, Harbor Freight tools sells a disc brake caliper tool, it’s cheap, and works great on Audi and many other disc brake caliper with internal parking brakes. Makes doing rear brakes quick and easy

  • @E..M..
    @E..M.. 6 років тому

    Good job! Not a big fan of spacers but they did the job. The rear suspension looks different to the '02 225 I had not that long ago.

  • @redjaden367
    @redjaden367 6 років тому +1

    Very cool! Yeah it was awesome that it snowed here in Tucson. Brought back memories of my childhood in Idaho. 😀😀😉

  • @raggarbergman
    @raggarbergman 6 років тому

    SAAB 99 has he same idea on the front caliphers due o the self adjusting handbrake where you has to twist the piston to get it in.

  • @quicknickdriver8510
    @quicknickdriver8510 6 років тому

    Good job Sarah! Nice painting & bleeding. Teeter tot is really coming on well for you. Hope you ate well & slept soundly. ☺️✌🏻

  • @kevinosmundsen4057
    @kevinosmundsen4057 6 років тому

    Ford does the same thing on their brake calipers. You can borrow the compression tool kit at some autocrat stores.

  • @highprocam
    @highprocam 6 років тому

    The push and twist Rear Caliper is on a few cars Mini Cooper and Mustang I know, and its to run the emergency brake (twist) and the regular brake (push)

  • @danielgustafsson8122
    @danielgustafsson8122 6 років тому

    Well done! Will be interesting to see more of what those new brakes can do!

  • @thatoneguy-1290
    @thatoneguy-1290 6 років тому

    Broke my heart when you said you were alone in the garage for New Years! Lol
    The color match was really good!

  • @Marcus_Aurelius_1978
    @Marcus_Aurelius_1978 6 років тому

    Hi Sarah if you had painted the back caliper in white first, let it dry and afterwards with the self-mixed green color you would have hit the color of the front caliper perfectly! Happy New Year by the way!!!

  • @RobWhittlestone
    @RobWhittlestone 6 років тому

    Brilliant! It was worthwhile calculating the spacers so painstakingly! Neat trick with the plastic bag and zip tie! AWESOME JOB Sarah! Tip for next time: I understand that if you had fixed the brake pedal in the depressed position, you could have waited with bleeding until the calipers were re-mounted, ensuring that no air would enter the system (but I don't know Audi so could be wrong). Change of topic: sometime you'll need to take some R&R, to take care of yourself. You're driving yourself very hard. All the best, Rob in Switzerland.

  • @mode1charlie170
    @mode1charlie170 6 років тому

    Hey Sarah....love it when a plan comes together!....your attention to detail is inspiring.....I like how you keep everything clean and tidy, sets you up for success...well done and happy New Year!!

  • @cobra454tim
    @cobra454tim 6 років тому

    Some late model Nissans I believe Hondas have that rear brake caliper where you have to twist it back in the integrated parking brake, I think you can get at Harbor freight I called the cube.

  • @markjmaxwell9819
    @markjmaxwell9819 6 років тому

    Success well done!!!!!! must be bloody cold at the moment.
    Lol...... Laughed when you nearly face planted the windscreen.
    The brakes obviously meet and exceed expectations.
    You are never alone with all your viewer's.

  • @razinhailsharp
    @razinhailsharp 6 років тому

    Intro game is on point LOL This turned out amazing! I'm so glad it worked out!!

  • @pkppt
    @pkppt 6 років тому

    You did a great job on the rear caliper paint! Happy New Year!!! Thanks for sharing the snow clip. Never knew it snows in Arizona!!!

  • @dadgarage7966
    @dadgarage7966 6 років тому

    Another excellent video, Sarah. And as it's said, it's better to be alone than wish you were.

  • @miatau8359
    @miatau8359 6 років тому +1

    That color match is pretty good from just spray cans. I also spent nye mostly on my own working on my car and bleeding my brakes for the 3rd time but finally got to drive my miata and even saw some fireworks on my test drive.
    Happy new year and keep up the good work!

  • @abrams313
    @abrams313 6 років тому

    Happy New Year Sarah! Glad to see things are working out with TT!

  • @mawe42
    @mawe42 6 років тому

    Good paint matching!
    Tip for next time:
    Depress the brake pedal until you get light pressure and keep it there with a stick. Then you can open up the brake lines without loosing much of the brake fluid.
    Its always better to not introduce air into the system even if the plan is to flush everything out.

  • @SeanTheDetailGuy
    @SeanTheDetailGuy 6 років тому +2

    I'm still stuck on the fact it snowed there. Awesome paint match and great job on the bleeding of the breaks keep up the good work

  • @cardenasrc51
    @cardenasrc51 3 роки тому

    Awesome job!!! Love your dedication to detail!!!

  • @waynetate9895
    @waynetate9895 6 років тому

    Great job on the color match. Hard to believe that happened from aerosol paint. Great video.

  • @whysoserious447
    @whysoserious447 6 років тому

    I need one of those little lift Jacks seems very handy when working on cars working in a house garage can be a pain 😡

  • @JPilot2
    @JPilot2 6 років тому

    G'day, Sarah! I love it! ! It's pretty sweet to see snow in Arizona! Delightful job problem solving! That was terrific... I like the your new "Blakes!" 😉 Did you know, my friend is addicted to brake fluid, said he could stop any time. Lol! 🤣 Cheers! 🛠✌🏼❤️

  • @robertoliveira2062
    @robertoliveira2062 6 років тому

    Good paint job on rear brake calipers👍. The spacers we're good fit. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year 🎉.

  • @justanothertuner4135
    @justanothertuner4135 6 років тому

    Looks good! Never thought about painting that way. May have to try this!

  • @careybrooks5553
    @careybrooks5553 6 років тому

    Subscribed! Don't know why this came up but I smiled all the way through! Good job done well!

  • @amigatommy7
    @amigatommy7 6 років тому

    Creative paint mixing. Came out nice too.

  • @ghostdevill
    @ghostdevill 6 років тому

    Nice job Sarah! I hope you cleaned out that enginecompartiment verry good! Brakefluid can destroy everything from paint to electric connectors! So watch out!

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  6 років тому +2

      I dumped like 3 gallons of water over the area it spilled, the engine bay and subframe might get a respray when the engine eventually comes out.

  • @mrstanhope1516
    @mrstanhope1516 6 років тому

    I bled the brakes on my VW Bora (Jetta in the US) at the weekend and looks like I bled them in the wrong order 😂 Had the same weird green brake fluid come out as well. It's worth getting the proper tool to wind in the rear callipers as in 95k miles I've changed the rear discs/pads twice but haven't touched the fronts. I now have calliper envy looking at yours. Keep the videos coming in 2019...!!!