@GXBOB Sorry, I didn't mean to piss off anyone. I like CarCareNut too but ur videos are excellent for DIY & learn step by step. Thank u again for sharing your skills & knowledge.
I didn’t bother separating the rear calipers, just taking them off the disc was enough for me to do the pads. I also didn’t bother with lube. Never have and it’s never really been an issue 🤷♂️
@ ahhhh. Gotcha. Separating was good to show all the components at all angles and out doesn’t hurt to clean it up prior to putting everything back. The lube was to cover all GX owners driving in any terrain - dry, wet, muddy. Those hardware components do get crusty and baked on. The lube was cheap enough where it was a no brainer since the brakes were always taken apart and accessible.
Merry Christmas GX Bob! Thanks for another great Vid! I think I can do this one soon on my 2015 GX460🎉🎉🎉. Love the mix of feel good references to Anaaal lube and freeing a domesticated turtle, I hope it makes it in the wild! 😂😂😂😎😎😎
Great vid GxBob. Thanks for posting. Love the channel. Best GX channel on the Tube. Have you ever thought of doing a Caliper replacement with bigger better ones like the those offered by PowerBrake or the like. Great stuff...supposedly much much better braking.
Yes i have thought about it but every time i plan to do something , another video opportunity comes up. I have a list of vids to do that will keep me busy for 2025. My new years resolution is to make the new vids so disgusting i will end up losing more subscribers.
I have a 2017 GX, and my steering wheel rattles and shakes when I hit the brakes, especially when carrying more passengers or driving downhill. The brake pads and rotors were replaced on all four wheels, and the problem seemed fixed for about 1.5 years, but it has returned. Is this a common issue with the GX? My steering wheel balance is also slightly off, and I’m not sure if that’s contributing to the problem. Thank you Bob for the great video again.
Well.....your brakes weren't really made to ride all the way down a mountain for a long period of time while leveraging a heavy GX460. I just came back from Big Bear and drove almost an hour going downhill. I don't use my brakes alone. I take my gear out of "D" and stick it in "S" on "4". Then i downshift to "3" depending on the flow of traffic going downhill. Hover your feet over your brake pedal and use it when needed. This way your brakes are bearing all the weight of the vehicle and you're not overheating the crap out of your rotors. I have slotted cross drilled rotors to dissipate some of that heat too.
The OEM rotors i removed were at a little over 100K. They didn't need replacing. I only replaced them because i wanted the more aggressive cross drilled slotted look and i like the feel of better braking. They don't warp as fast as OEM do. I get less shudder over time. Thats my opinion as sometimes pin pointing your shuddering issue is difficult due to so many different components at work to make your brake system efficient. Thats the reason why i change everything and not just the pads and rotors. My brakes are flawless after the test drive.
Thank you Bob again. I feel like the rear pads are very small compared to the front. How often does your rear break pad last. I have 30 k on mine and even though it looks decent, I would like to change with the new one. Thanks to you again!
I can't say since we both have different driving habits. But the easiest thing to do is just take off one of the rear wheels and do a visual inspection. You saw how ground down mine was.
Hey Bobby Mom, just used your videos for my 60k mile service (engine oil, transmission oil and filter change/front & rear differential oil/transfer case oil. Thanks for the videos amigo! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Bobby mom? lol. After watching some of my older videos i decided to revamp them and make them more modern when i have time. Appreciate you trusting me in your vehicles maintenance! Merry Xmas.
Why did you go for the aftermarket rotor? , just curious. I am going to enjoy this completely!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!! Maybe the guy doesn't know how to make the fast forward button !😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I too have been watching your videos for a very long time, I do have a 22 GX 460 and appreciate all you do.....................so keep them coming and thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went for the aftermarket due to price and also reliability since i've owned R1 Concept cross drilled slotted rotors on my prior cars without fail. I already knew ahead of time i was going this path for the looks and its ability to cool down my brakes quicker. I found out my oem ones kept warping due to heat amongst other things that were harder to pin point. I know you have been with this channel for awhile and i do appreciate you not getting offended to most of my material. I've lost 152 subscribers in one day because of political issues or derogatory material in my vids. But i'm not here for the subscribers, i'm here to have fun regardless. Cheers and merry xmas Cocora!
@@GXBOB Yeah people are overly sensitive and want to be extremely woke and pretend to be all proper, in public. You just have to move past that BS. I have learned a lot by following your channel. Though my truck is a 2022 I still just went ahead and purchased the manual, which I think will be more accurate for specs than the google searches. The code worked and it cost me $25.89! I think the only thing you are missing on your truck is the little fold down table mounted on the rear door. I'll see if I can email you a picture. It's come in real handy a few times and the cool factor is off the charts. I bought mine from Bison gear and it fit really well. Merry Christmas!!
@@Cocora22 I did look into Bison gear and for over $300, i think i would put that money into a slim roof rack or set of wheel/tires as my next upgrade. Unless Bison is watching this and don't mind shipping one to me as a Christmas present.
@@GXBOB It WOULD BE pretty awesome if they did. You have a ton of followers and many may not even know they are out there. I had my doubts about the quality and ease of installation, but they sent the table like in less than 2 weeks and actually with one of your videos on taking off the rear parts of the door it was very straight forward.
You would think...but do me a favor and read up on the company and what goes into making these rotors here at: amzn.to/4iOGMtP I have used them in the past and realized my OEM rotors wore out quicker due to heat while the slotted cross drilled dissipated heat a lot better.
@@hiramsmith7438 Soooooooo.....don't quote me on this but i know many many many many manufacturers do not update their websites quick enough as more and more vehicles are released. Keep that in mind.
R1 Concepts Eline. Read up on the product first and see if its right for you. Only reason why i went with aftermarket is due to heat dissipation, aesthetics, and i've had a good experience with them in the past. Here is the link: amzn.to/4gKL17K
I bought mine from harbor freight. They list them as 3 ton but they fit on my 6 ton jackstands. www.harborfreight.com/pads-for-3-ton-jack-stands-2-piece-59432.html?event_id=184005&campaignid=21901739168&adsetid=173216760231&product=59432&store=29&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyc67BhDSARIsAM95QztZYo3ozbIcrex7SBpIMezDcjTigLEzRYiWZU3LJ0oXwKFGsIboxpMaAv-SEALw_wcB
Bob, curious what you think of the carlinklife infotainment system now that you’ve been using it for a few months. I saw your original install video and your follow up fix for the issues you experienced. Do you have any other complaints or things a potential buyer should keep in mind? I’m in the market for a GX and debating on waiting out for the ‘22s to get a little cheaper so I get CarPlay standard or if I save some money and go with a ‘20-‘21 model and purchase the same infotainment screen you got. Any info helps! Love your channel and appreciate all the great knowledge you’re spreading to the GX community!
Hey Greatbaseball, i have a follow up video coming out soon. I received the latest and the greatest update to CLL firmware, wire bundle, and new screen that i need to install first before releasing the video. The short answer is: The functionality does what its intended for and the aesthetics makes me really happy. I really like the more modern 2023 interior look. You'll struggle with finding all the options you're looking for because the unit doesn't come with an owners manual but i ended up figuring it by playing around with it for awhile. I currently don't have any complaints but if you asked me a couple months ago, i would have told you to keep your oem Lexus navi.
I did upgrade the front rotors. They used to be OEM. A few months ago i was in the middle of doing the brake video but i had to stop production because something came up ( left the new front rotors on). This week i continued the brake video with the rear but added the front brake clip so viewers don't have to watch 2 different youtube videos just to do a complete brake job. Thanks and merry xmas!
@ merry Christmas! I want to see you paint your calipers though.. also, was interested in tundra brake upgrade but Happy Upcoming new year! Keep up the best GX channel on UA-cam
No. I"ve had these powder coated rims for a long time already. Now looking into getting Method wheels with bigger tires. I have not decided what i want to do first because a lift is in the works.
Stage 6 testicular cancer?! I am cracking. LMAO…My ‘23 GX 460 Luxury Edition with Sport Package has a bit over 7k miles. It will be a while before I need a brake job. But I am watching this video anyway. I have done complete brake jobs on my ‘14 Honda Accord Sport, ‘19 Acura RDX Aspec, and ‘05 Nissan Pathfinder. Warning to stay away from ANAL lube for your brake guide pins!😂
Damn, what a way to make everyone that has an old GX feel like crap. I wish i had moola to buy a 23. Then i read you own a Nissan and i didn't feel as bad anymore. Merry Xmas!
Believe it or not i actually have a really nice set up so its not the camera...its the camera man. I am still learning how to use exposure, aperture, shutter speed, etc....i am really inexperienced. I started off with a iPhone doing my vids back in the days but when i decided to dump some savings into filming equipment i really thought expensive cameras would do all the work for me....little did i know that they don't. But one of the fun things about filming is learning as i go, especially when i get constructive criticism. Appreciate you and your viewership! Cheers and Merry Xmas Onlyfoolriding!
You’re the best GXBob! I love your videos man!!! Keep up the great work my Vietnamese brother!!!
Cảm ơn William, chúc em và gia đình em giáng sinh vui vẻ nhé !
Happy holidays! Love your videos 🤣
@@Daryl-S Hey Daryl, why do I feel like you’re laughing at me and not with me?
Solid!! Thanks man. This video came out right on time. Saving everyone, again!
Hey Michael, Happy New Year!
Happy New Year sir
Another great diy video, Bob. You don't know how useful your videos have helped me. Merry Christmas, my Viet bro!
@Mynameisgus94 Never met a việt named Gus. Merry Christmas!
Hi Gx*Bob, Thank u man for another valuable video. U r one that I trust for DIY jobs videos.
I think you just pissed off TheCarCareNut and ChrisFix with that comment.
@GXBOB Sorry, I didn't mean to piss off anyone. I like CarCareNut too but ur videos are excellent for DIY & learn step by step. Thank u again for sharing your skills & knowledge.
From one gx owner to another. Love your content. Keep up the great humor too😂!
My humor is the one of the reasons for my divorce. Know your audience and timing for derogatory comments/jokes and you'll be fine. Merry Xmas!
Thank you for the very detailed and always entertaining video. My GX is due for a break job. I gotta get my lazy ass out there and do it.
You think you're lazy? I was supposed to do this last year. The rotors were sitting in a box in the garage this whole entire time.
@@GXBOB 😂
Fantastic timing, I literally did this on mine yesterday 😂
Solid content as always!
Did you do anything different?
I didn’t bother separating the rear calipers, just taking them off the disc was enough for me to do the pads. I also didn’t bother with lube. Never have and it’s never really been an issue 🤷♂️
@ ahhhh. Gotcha. Separating was good to show all the components at all angles and out doesn’t hurt to clean it up prior to putting everything back. The lube was to cover all GX owners driving in any terrain - dry, wet, muddy. Those hardware components do get crusty and baked on. The lube was cheap enough where it was a no brainer since the brakes were always taken apart and accessible.
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Chúc mừng giáng sinh an lành và hạnh phúc nhé anh.👍
@@Wifigarage9 cam on nhiều. Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thanks Bob and Merry Christmas to you and your family...
Yo Can Cruiser, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
you're the man, bob. was just looking into doing this.
What an awesome video. Thanks so much! ❤️❤️❤️
@@timhaynes499 you should have seen the original unedited video where I did it topless.
Thank you for your video anh Bob. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas Phuong. Make sure you buy your family awesome gifts even though your parents say its a waste of money.
Merry Christmas Bobby Boy!!! ☃🎄🎅❄
Merry Xmas Walter. Stay safe and don't feed turtles any leftover pastrami sandwich. Its not good for them. Thats what the vet told me.
Merry Christmas GX Bob! Thanks for another great Vid! I think I can do this one soon on my 2015 GX460🎉🎉🎉. Love the mix of feel good references to Anaaal lube and freeing a domesticated turtle, I hope it makes it in the wild! 😂😂😂😎😎😎
@@chrisp9818 Nah, he probably froze to death without an in-tank heater and his weekly shell scrub massage.
Merry early Christmas, BOB!!
@@Kiss__Kiss Christmas comes and goes waaaay to fast!
@@GXBOB Sure does, that's why we have to enjoy every second we have on earth with friends and loved ones.
glade to see you replaced the brake pad shims - this I believe helps reduce brake noise
Believe it or not but the shims i bought from Bell Lexus was like $21 and the same shims were $50 at Longo Lexus.
Great vid GxBob. Thanks for posting. Love the channel. Best GX channel on the Tube.
Have you ever thought of doing a Caliper replacement with bigger better ones like the those offered by PowerBrake or the like. Great stuff...supposedly much much better braking.
Yes i have thought about it but every time i plan to do something , another video opportunity comes up. I have a list of vids to do that will keep me busy for 2025. My new years resolution is to make the new vids so disgusting i will end up losing more subscribers.
@GXBOB LOL. Funny as always. Merry Christmas. ..Happy Holidays...Wish you the best in the New Year!
Merry Christmas, Bobby🌲🌲🎉🎉
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year Nancy!...I haven't forgotten about you!
I have a 2017 GX, and my steering wheel rattles and shakes when I hit the brakes, especially when carrying more passengers or driving downhill. The brake pads and rotors were replaced on all four wheels, and the problem seemed fixed for about 1.5 years, but it has returned. Is this a common issue with the GX? My steering wheel balance is also slightly off, and I’m not sure if that’s contributing to the problem. Thank you Bob for the great video again.
Well.....your brakes weren't really made to ride all the way down a mountain for a long period of time while leveraging a heavy GX460. I just came back from Big Bear and drove almost an hour going downhill. I don't use my brakes alone. I take my gear out of "D" and stick it in "S" on "4". Then i downshift to "3" depending on the flow of traffic going downhill. Hover your feet over your brake pedal and use it when needed. This way your brakes are bearing all the weight of the vehicle and you're not overheating the crap out of your rotors. I have slotted cross drilled rotors to dissipate some of that heat too.
Love all your videos! They've been very helpful. How many miles were on those rotors?
The OEM rotors i removed were at a little over 100K. They didn't need replacing. I only replaced them because i wanted the more aggressive cross drilled slotted look and i like the feel of better braking. They don't warp as fast as OEM do. I get less shudder over time. Thats my opinion as sometimes pin pointing your shuddering issue is difficult due to so many different components at work to make your brake system efficient. Thats the reason why i change everything and not just the pads and rotors. My brakes are flawless after the test drive.
Thank you Bob again. I feel like the rear pads are very small compared to the front. How often does your rear break pad last. I have 30 k on mine and even though it looks decent, I would like to change with the new one. Thanks to you again!
I can't say since we both have different driving habits. But the easiest thing to do is just take off one of the rear wheels and do a visual inspection. You saw how ground down mine was.
Hey Bobby Mom, just used your videos for my 60k mile service (engine oil, transmission oil and filter change/front & rear differential oil/transfer case oil. Thanks for the videos amigo!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Bobby mom? lol. After watching some of my older videos i decided to revamp them and make them more modern when i have time. Appreciate you trusting me in your vehicles maintenance! Merry Xmas.
MERRY CHRISTMAS BOB. BEST TO ALL OF YOU.
Cheers Daniel! Stay safe.
Merry christmas !
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
@ happy new year !
Why did you go for the aftermarket rotor? , just curious. I am going to enjoy this completely!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!! Maybe the guy doesn't know how to make the fast forward button !😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I too have been watching your videos for a very long time, I do have a 22 GX 460 and appreciate all you do.....................so keep them coming and thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went for the aftermarket due to price and also reliability since i've owned R1 Concept cross drilled slotted rotors on my prior cars without fail. I already knew ahead of time i was going this path for the looks and its ability to cool down my brakes quicker. I found out my oem ones kept warping due to heat amongst other things that were harder to pin point. I know you have been with this channel for awhile and i do appreciate you not getting offended to most of my material. I've lost 152 subscribers in one day because of political issues or derogatory material in my vids. But i'm not here for the subscribers, i'm here to have fun regardless. Cheers and merry xmas Cocora!
@@GXBOB Yeah people are overly sensitive and want to be extremely woke and pretend to be all proper, in public. You just have to move past that BS. I have learned a lot by following your channel. Though my truck is a 2022 I still just went ahead and purchased the manual, which I think will be more accurate for specs than the google searches. The code worked and it cost me $25.89! I think the only thing you are missing on your truck is the little fold down table mounted on the rear door. I'll see if I can email you a picture. It's come in real handy a few times and the cool factor is off the charts. I bought mine from Bison gear and it fit really well. Merry Christmas!!
email didn't come up, but you can check it out I'm sure you've been on the Bison Gear site.
@@Cocora22 I did look into Bison gear and for over $300, i think i would put that money into a slim roof rack or set of wheel/tires as my next upgrade. Unless Bison is watching this and don't mind shipping one to me as a Christmas present.
@@GXBOB It WOULD BE pretty awesome if they did. You have a ton of followers and many may not even know they are out there. I had my doubts about the quality and ease of installation, but they sent the table like in less than 2 weeks and actually with one of your videos on taking off the rear parts of the door it was very straight forward.
GX BOB WILL THE AFTER MARKET ROTORS WEAR OUT BEFORE THE OEM LEXUS ROTORS?
You would think...but do me a favor and read up on the company and what goes into making these rotors here at:
amzn.to/4iOGMtP
I have used them in the past and realized my OEM rotors wore out quicker due to heat while the slotted cross drilled dissipated heat a lot better.
@GXBOB They seem to be better material..can't install them on my '22 GX they only compatible up to '21 GX..
@@hiramsmith7438 Soooooooo.....don't quote me on this but i know many many many many manufacturers do not update their websites quick enough as more and more vehicles are released. Keep that in mind.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Bob. Another amazing video. Would you mind sharing the type/Brand Rotors please? Thanks
R1 Concepts Eline. Read up on the product first and see if its right for you. Only reason why i went with aftermarket is due to heat dissipation, aesthetics, and i've had a good experience with them in the past. Here is the link:
amzn.to/4gKL17K
@GXBOB Thanks Bob. Much appreciated 🙏.
Hey @GX*BOB. What’s that block adapter-thingy on your jack stands?
Those protect your vehicle and jackstand from metal to metal damage. You can buy them at Harbor Freight or here on Amazon:
amzn.to/3ZYqQwG
@ thank-you! Merry Christmas!
Hey Bob! Thanks for the video! Could I ask what Jack stand pads those are?
I bought mine from harbor freight. They list them as 3 ton but they fit on my 6 ton jackstands.
www.harborfreight.com/pads-for-3-ton-jack-stands-2-piece-59432.html?event_id=184005&campaignid=21901739168&adsetid=173216760231&product=59432&store=29&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyc67BhDSARIsAM95QztZYo3ozbIcrex7SBpIMezDcjTigLEzRYiWZU3LJ0oXwKFGsIboxpMaAv-SEALw_wcB
@ thanks!
When did you manage to dismantle the wheel expanders?
Bob, curious what you think of the carlinklife infotainment system now that you’ve been using it for a few months. I saw your original install video and your follow up fix for the issues you experienced. Do you have any other complaints or things a potential buyer should keep in mind? I’m in the market for a GX and debating on waiting out for the ‘22s to get a little cheaper so I get CarPlay standard or if I save some money and go with a ‘20-‘21 model and purchase the same infotainment screen you got. Any info helps! Love your channel and appreciate all the great knowledge you’re spreading to the GX community!
Hey Greatbaseball, i have a follow up video coming out soon. I received the latest and the greatest update to CLL firmware, wire bundle, and new screen that i need to install first before releasing the video. The short answer is: The functionality does what its intended for and the aesthetics makes me really happy. I really like the more modern 2023 interior look. You'll struggle with finding all the options you're looking for because the unit doesn't come with an owners manual but i ended up figuring it by playing around with it for awhile. I currently don't have any complaints but if you asked me a couple months ago, i would have told you to keep your oem Lexus navi.
brush red stuff after pads are in . Its less mess on parts and gloves.
Bob, you didn’t upgrade front rotors or paint calipers 😮 Love your videos either way ❤
I did upgrade the front rotors. They used to be OEM. A few months ago i was in the middle of doing the brake video but i had to stop production because something came up ( left the new front rotors on). This week i continued the brake video with the rear but added the front brake clip so viewers don't have to watch 2 different youtube videos just to do a complete brake job. Thanks and merry xmas!
@ merry Christmas! I want to see you paint your calipers though.. also, was interested in tundra brake upgrade but Happy Upcoming new year! Keep up the best GX channel on UA-cam
Is that a butt plug in the netting where you retrieve the wheel lock?
@@timhaynes499 What the hell??? This is a rated PG family channel dood.
That moment, when you hit your finger I remember the foto of screaming cowboy in the sky.
OMG, you had me google it and watch it. That was one hilarious music video.
new rims?
No. I"ve had these powder coated rims for a long time already. Now looking into getting Method wheels with bigger tires. I have not decided what i want to do first because a lift is in the works.
My toxic trait: watching the whole video knowing damn well I won't ever do this on my own.
@@ak1153 What’s stopping you?
I look i see i like
Hey Loren, Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!
Stage 6 testicular cancer?! I am cracking. LMAO…My ‘23 GX 460 Luxury Edition with Sport Package has a bit over 7k miles. It will be a while before I need a brake job. But I am watching this video anyway. I have done complete brake jobs on my ‘14 Honda Accord Sport, ‘19 Acura RDX Aspec, and ‘05 Nissan Pathfinder.
Warning to stay away from
ANAL lube for your brake guide pins!😂
Damn, what a way to make everyone that has an old GX feel like crap. I wish i had moola to buy a 23. Then i read you own a Nissan and i didn't feel as bad anymore. Merry Xmas!
first
I"m no longer surprised. You don't sleep.
LMAO again...thanks...
@@walterbowen2430 I’m not understanding why you feel a brake job is funny
@@GXBOB Taste test is the ultimate...
@@walterbowen2430 A lot of people think tasting brake fluid is gross and dangerous but it actually tastes like Asian women armpits which is delicious.
@@GXBOB BUCKET LIST!
Bob, stop being poor and buy a camera that doesn't have the video quality of a potato.
Believe it or not i actually have a really nice set up so its not the camera...its the camera man. I am still learning how to use exposure, aperture, shutter speed, etc....i am really inexperienced. I started off with a iPhone doing my vids back in the days but when i decided to dump some savings into filming equipment i really thought expensive cameras would do all the work for me....little did i know that they don't. But one of the fun things about filming is learning as i go, especially when i get constructive criticism. Appreciate you and your viewership! Cheers and Merry Xmas Onlyfoolriding!
@@GXBOB everything's fucked