Brake Systems 101: How to Know When You're Due for Service ( And Save Serious Money )
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Brake Systems 101: How to Know When You're Due for Service ( And Save Serious Money )
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Car
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is a special version of the Monte Carlo that was made for performance. It's known for its powerful engine and sporty look, making it a classic muscle car from the 1980s.
Concept
survivor vehicle
A survivor vehicle is an old car that has mostly stayed the same since it was first made. It's not heavily restored, so you can see what it was like when it was new.
Term
brake system
The brake system is what helps your car slow down or stop when you press the brake pedal. It includes several parts that work together to make this happen safely.
Car
Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu is a car made by Chevrolet that is known for being comfortable and practical. It's often used by families for everyday driving.
Term
engine
The engine is what makes the car go. It's like the car's heart, turning fuel into power to move the car forward.
Car
Honda Civic DX
The Honda Civic DX is a version of the Honda Civic that's known for being dependable and good on gas. The 1999 model is part of a series that many people like for its affordability and ease of maintenance.
Term
braking system
The braking system is what helps a car slow down or stop. It includes parts like brake pads and discs that work together to make sure you can stop safely when you need to.
Term
brake inspections
Brake inspections are checks to see if your car's brakes are working well. Doing these checks regularly can help you avoid expensive repairs later.
Part
brake calipers
Brake calipers are parts of the braking system that squeeze the brake pads against the wheels to help stop the car. They are important for making sure your brakes work properly.
Part
brake rotors
Brake rotors are the flat discs that the brake pads push against to help stop the car. They can get damaged or worn out and need to be replaced to ensure safe braking.
Part
brake pads
Brake pads are the parts that press against the wheels to help stop the car. They wear out over time and need to be changed to keep your brakes working well.
Term
emergency brake
The emergency brake is a backup brake that you can use to keep the car from rolling when parked or to help stop the car in an emergency. It's usually controlled by a lever or pedal.
Term
four-wheel disc brakes
Four-wheel disc brakes mean that all four wheels of the car have disc brakes, which are better at stopping the car quickly and safely compared to older types of brakes. Most new cars use this system.
Car
Pontiac Transam
The Pontiac Trans Am is a well-known sports car that was popular in the 1980s. The 1984 version is part of a series that many car enthusiasts admire for its design and performance.
Term
brake job
A brake job is when a mechanic fixes or replaces the parts that help your car stop, like the brake pads. It's important for keeping your car safe to drive.
Car
Nissan Rogue
Car
Nissan 2008 Nissan
The Nissan 200 SX is a small, sporty car that was made in the 1990s. It's loved by car fans because it's fun to drive and can be easily modified to go faster. People often talk about it when discussing affordable cars that are exciting to own.
Term
trade-in value
Trade-in value is how much money you can get from a dealership when you give them your old car in exchange for a new one. It's usually less than what you could sell it for on your own.
Term
steering wheel
The steering wheel is the round part inside the car that you hold to turn the car left or right. It's how you control where the car goes.
Car
Dodge Ram
The Dodge Ram is a big truck that can carry heavy loads and is great for work or outdoor activities. The 2010 version is especially known for having a strong engine that helps it tow things easily. People like to talk about it because it's tough and can be used for many different purposes.
Term
four wheel drive
Four wheel drive means that all four wheels of the car can get power from the engine. This helps the car drive better on rough or slippery roads.
Part
backing plates
Backing plates are metal pieces that support the brakes in some cars. They help keep everything in place and protect the brakes from dirt.
Term
brake shoes
Brake shoes are parts that help stop your car when you press the brake pedal. They push against a round part called the brake drum to create friction and slow down the wheels.
Term
brake cables
Brake cables are like wires that help your car's brakes work. They connect the brake pedal to the parts that actually stop the wheels, especially for the emergency brake.
Car
Dodge Grand Caravan
The Dodge Grand Caravan is a type of family car called a minivan. It's designed to carry many passengers and has a lot of space for luggage or kids' gear, making it great for families.
Car
Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a type of SUV, which is a larger vehicle that can carry more people and cargo. It's known for being comfortable and safe, making it a good option for families.
Term
brake repair
Brake repair is fixing the parts that help a car stop safely. This can mean changing out worn-out pieces like brake pads or discs.
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trust me at the very least you're going to put quite a bit of money you'll be shocked you'll
be shocked how much you've cost yourself but you'll be delighted in knowing that you got
a raise you gave yourself a raise how many of you're going to get it your boss going to come
to you and say hey we're feeling good in this brand new year we're going to up your salary to
two thousand dollars this year is it going to happen not likely yeah i've signed up for that
deal as well i worked in the corporate world where it was i was part of the high volume wholesale
program yeah that's called salary you work lots you got lots of responsibility but you can't
make any decisions but you're working for pittance yeah pittance and i'll never forget the night i
was running off my at the very end of the day i i worked 90 minutes one way from where i was
stationed with a large uh automobile european automobile manufacturer
and everyone else's would be gone and i have to run my reports at the end of the day make
sure they're on the big cheeses desk by nine o'clock for the next morning
and i i don't know what brought it to me i put some fresh coffee on and the tv was in the showroom
and i just thought well they're printing i'm just gonna take a break and i was always had a notepad
and a pen to doodle with i'm going how much am i actually making here yeah i was responsible for
27 adult children uh they were fabulous to work with we were a great family but anyways long story
short i'm doodling and i'm going who is the who is the cheapest employee to pay here where i'm
stationed at and uh skippy our lot boy was the cheapest so now i'm calculating out the 80 plus
hours that i work they have me working a week on like i said the high volume wholesale program
lots of hours little pay at the end of the day so i work out skippies like making 22 bucks an hour
i'm going wow that's pretty decent yeah uh then i scribble out my hours and how much they're paying
me per week six dollars and 84 cents an hour was what i was making i sat there and i scribbled
it every way from sunday i go is that that can't be right that can't be right and i go it is right
man it really sucks to be me i'm going skippy's making like 22 and change i'm doing six dollars
and 84 cents an hour and i remember screaming this out in the building going i'd have to be an absolute
idiot to do this for six dollars and 84 cents an hour anyways just something to laugh about tell
you a little bit about myself let's get to business i can hear somebody saying just get down to business
well the whole idea of car connect to workshop is to get to know each other a little bit more
and a little bit more and a little bit more because i want you to trust me i am an honest guy i work
hard and uh you know what i love people i i love everyone but i wait for no one that's kind of my
personality if somebody can't get something done for me i'll just jump in and get it done
yeah and remember busy people get things done all right so uh today's topic let's crank it out now
break systems 101 how to know your due for a break service and listen up babies because this one
just this past summer if you go into our youtube channel you will see
quite a number of break jobs being done on video and explaining what's happened why it's happened
and why this is costing uh people big money is because you're not listening you're not listening
so before we get started take the uh index finger of your right hand because your left hand might be
on the steering wheel and stick it in your ear now listen because what i'm about to tell you
is going to save you not hundreds of dollars thousands of dollars in expensive break repairs
because the whole deal was this yeah you know you can drive a car until absolutely everything
starts to fall apart but i gotta tell you that's the stupidest thing i've ever seen in my entire life
because even if you say well it's just an old car it's not worth much
yes it is is it paid for yeah does it run and drive yeah is it falling apart
structure wise no it's actually in pretty good shape
then you've got something that somebody else doesn't have
that's right there's families out there you know what that car that you think is a piece of junk
and it's not worth spending money on is a bar of gold to another family that can barely put food on
the table this i know because i would end up with those vehicles off my clients on the Hamilton
mountain and i've said this before i called them my $500 beauty because if the family
wanted to just give it to me i would donate 500 bucks to a local charity they insisted on taking
nothing for it i'd say this is what i'm going to do and then i'd get a receipt show them that's
where i put your money that i wanted you to have and then i take the thing apart inside out clean
the full inside and detail it do all the mechanicals wash it wax it bring it back to life and then
the clients would say is that that's not our car i go yeah that's your that was your car yeah
oh my gosh it's like brand new i said yeah now it needs to go to another caregiving
so i'm not going to get into that story that's for another time
sometimes i keep one for myself and then people would like i want that car motor mouth for my
daughter that that car's got to go to my daughter i let me buy it and so i go okay so i'd sell it
and find you know i got another one on the go and i never kept it for more kept one for myself
more than 30 days and ended up selling it off one of my favorite ones was ronda ronda was a
malibu station wagon i really liked that car ronda was named by a client that i i had at the time
and they gave me the car they were getting something else they gave me ronda and i cleaned ronda up
and i didn't even have it two weeks and then my co-worker work for me jimbo he says i know this
lady she's a single mom her car just got totaled she's got no money i gave up ronda yep i really
liked that car it was really good it had mega mileage on it but the engine was strong car was
well loved and taken care of it was just time they moved it on and bought something off so
but i say all that to say it was well taken care of ronda got whatever she needed to keep that
car healthy yeah and uh kathy that's right kathy and jim it was kathy's car right from the get go
and she named it ronda she looked after everything on that car whatever it needed whatever when it was
in for service whatever uh we found on service she took care of it and that's the same with the 99
honda civic dx that i got from one owner listened to car connection for 26 years and followed the
maintenance that i shared on the air religiously and that's why that car has 310 000 kilometers
and still looks like brand new and i have really taken care of it i'm the next caregiver and i
have really taken care of it to be a good solid caregiver so when i say brakes we don't run the
car until there's nothing left to the brakes because the mindset of well i'm gonna get every
penny out of those brakes after you've you've paid to have them done before this is what i hear
and i've heard for since 1996 i've been licensed tech since 1988 i've been around cars trucks and
tractors and you name it since i was 13 years old and the same mindset is still out there well
i'm just going to run those brakes right down till there's nothing left well good for you
wackadoo so now you're gonna have to get out the super big wallet yeah it's called a safe
and roll it in and unload some serious cash so way to go now you need everything in the
braking system front and back all the way around to bring that vehicle back up where it should be
brake wise because if you can't stop it steer it nothing else matters so if you jump into our youtube
channel it's nile motormouth jenkins just in case you want to know uh but the links are on our home
page at ccbusnet.com we have almost 300 videos up there now um we did so many brake jobs this past
summer and videoed them because they had although they had similarities they had their own issues
and those issues could have been avoided by having uh i like to see three brake inspections per year
and why is that it will save you the most money ever ever in stupid repairs that could have been
avoided had you been doing that doesn't mean here i can hear people already be a year
motormouth are you out of your flipping mind no no because brakes take a stinkin beating
you guys know how you drive you try to beat the next guy to the next light for whatever reason
i mean there's no white flag you know white checkered winner no how many times i can tell you
somebody goes flying past me giving me the your number one sign yeah so a little ditty there i
don't know what happened my phone decided to have some kind of seizure yeah anyways so somebody goes
flying past me gives me the your number one and then guess what i'm right behind them at the next
traffic light you guys are guys and gals are chewing up brakes like i've never seen before
in my entire career as a service pack it's crazy and then the amount of money that it takes
to get them back up so that they're working 100 for what so you can burn them off again
because you're burning brakes off in less than a year i've seen it this past summer 2025 the
number of brake jobs four-wheel brake jobs and there's nothing left to save nothing left that
means calipers pads rotors in some case the emergency brake system that's in the back on
four-wheel disc brakes and we're going to talk about that in a separate podcast because that's a
huge one that's huge folks if if your hubby's saying you don't need to use the uh the rear
emergency brakes on your four-wheel disc brake system well i'm going to blow the lid right off
that myth i'm going to blow it right out the window because that is where the big money is
big money i'll give you this one go to our youtube channel then look up the two 2008
Nissan road brakes there was nothing left of the rear brakes the emergency brakes nothing
nothing at all salvageable nothing so in order to safety that vehicle that all has to be working
totally and in some cases the rear brakes will only adjust if the emergency brake is being used
we have a 1984 Pontiac Transam in the shop call it the uh the sun chicken or fire chicken i think
it is fire chicken and we're up doing the rear brakes on that now and uh then it'll we'll do
brake lines and cables we have all that stuff in stock and i'm rebuilding the calipers the calipers
on that 1984 Transam GTA are 363 dollars a piece each times two so i'm rebuilding them myself
and we've got the videos up there i have one more caliper to do and it's the roughest ones
rougher than a stucco toilet seat and uh i got the kits online from a company that i know is
reliable for parts 29 a kit and you know we learned how to rebuild calipers when i was at
mohawk college the mvm department there great school great school man uh for for the trades
fabulous because you know what they take no junk so if you're a student that thinks you're
going to fly through there and uh you know just get a pass because think again no you're not you
either know your stuff or you don't we'll do a program on that for the kids as well because i
think automotive is way underrated it's a great i think it's greater today than it is it is in the
past because it really challenges you big time you got to know electronics you got to know computers
you got to know electricity yeah on a vehicle you got a lot that you got to know so
if you go and look at that if that that brake job front and back all the way around had to be
paid for you'd be close to three thousand dollars in parts and labor three thousand dollars and
what's the curb price on that vehicle well i looked it up 2008 nissan rogue uh same model
trade-in value nine hundred and ninety three dollars that's what it's worth curbside if you
traded it it might get a little more but with all that work to be done just on the brakes alone
yeah think about it but here's the deal if that vehicle's bought and paid for
and the vehicle's solid it's not rotting out going to leave you with the bucket seat and
the steering wheel at some point you got something that's worthy of putting the money into but then
you got to have the mindset am i going to look after it that just doesn't mean wash it and vacuum it
and that's huge folks that's huge if you won't do the little stuff you'll never do the big stuff
and that's what i look for when i'm i'm going to look for a pre-owned vehicle for somebody
they got a limited amount of money usually less than five grand there's nothing out there
under five grand that's any good that you're not going to sink the same kind of money into it
pay pay pay five for it put five into it now you got a ten thousand dollar car but again
where do you find a ten thousand dollar vehicle folks that doesn't need anything
it's that what i mean by that it's perfect from stem to stern needs absolutely nothing
good luck people ask me all the time hey i got this you know three grand to spend can you find me a car
nope nope not going to happen you got to keep your ears open family member passes somewhere
they got an older vehicle like that at 08 Nissan Rogue that was donated to us and uh
that is a huge blessing because man that thing does not yeah they have lots of problems trust me
they have rust problems they got transmission problems the list goes on and on and on but when
you know the shortcomings you can stay ahead of that curve by what taking care of making sure you
put more attention to those areas of weakness just like our human bodies right if you want
to get healthy you got to look at where's the areas of weakness your mouth and your gut your
guts controlling the mouth and the brain then you gain weight so you got to fix those areas of
weakness so when i say a four wheel all wheels off not a peekaboo not a show and tell all wheels
off it's on the lift and i'm looking at every single brake system on all four wheels i'm pulling
calipers off checking caliper pins see if the pins and bushings are still lubricated or if you're
tight but i'm not promoting running your car till you have no brakes left whatsoever another
vehicle to watch on our youtube channel 2010 dodge ram hemi four wheel drive heavy duty nothing left
to the brakes including his four wheel disc nothing left of the emergency brake system
whatsoever totally rotted off in fact on that particular vehicle go watch the video you'll
hear me talk about something i never ever want to do again but i did it to help the lady in my
neighborhood she's a very fresh and new widow her husband was a mechanic and he looked after
the vehicles and she doesn't have her fella anymore so it was through a friend of another
neighbor jen who's on her own and works her butt off and i help her with her vehicles well it's
her neighbor she called me said now could you take care of her i go absolutely send her down
let me see what's going on see what we got to do so you can watch that video again on that truck
if that had to go into the shop and it was worked on like i did to get that thing back up and have
really good solid four wheel brakes you'd be talking close to four thousand dollars in parts and
labor it'd be crazy money absolutely crazy we're talking calipers all the way around rotors pads
hardware emergency brake cables uh backing plates for the shoes the emergency brake shoes to go on
there was nothing left i had to cut off the remnants and everything at the back all the hardware all
the shoes that make up the emergency brake system rotted out just absolute j u n k junk every single
piece so to do the full system all the way around it would mean backing plates emergency
brake shoes emergency brake cables all the hold down kits every single thing like you're building
the vehicle coming off the you know going down the assembly line it would be four grand easy easy
so that's why this is this today's uh motor mouse morning drive is entitled break systems 101
because there's going to be a 201 and then a 301 today i'm just touching on the basics
if that's the mentality you have you are wasting so much money just wait till i show you
the 30 day fuel savings challenge you'll you're going to get to see how much money you're wasting
that you're working hard for and then along with brake systems 101 you're going to get to see
how much money you're wasting pull all your service records out from the last three years
and see how many times you've paid for breakwork and add it up just the breakwork that's all and
be honest if you're not keeping track of your service records we're going to talk about that
in another podcast as well how how those service records are money in the bank for you i'm going
to break it down for you because i i am a work order maniac i am a paperwork maniac that's what i
i did for some companies and got them steered around after i closed the shop was i did amazing
warranty work that made companies millions of dollars that's why they never let me have a day
off or a sick day or go on holidays because when motor miles stepped out of the building
they weren't making money when i was in the building they were making money and that was a bad
position for me to be in yeah that's what bore me out and i walked out of there one day i'd had
enough and i just said you know what i would rather go and dig a ditch with a spoon and make
five dollars an hour i'd be further ahead than what i'm doing now anyhow i'm going to wrap it
up here because we're going to you're going to have to stay tuned for break systems 2.0 we're
going to get into the nuts and bolts but i can tell you right now if you tap into our youtube
channel you are going to learn some of the basic fundamentals that will save you
thousands and thousands of dollars in needless dumb stupid badass idiotic repairs that you
are working so hard for your money and there's more month than money you can turn that around
because a lot of you are wasting so much money on needless car repairs and where you can put the
money uh to good use somewhere else or somewhere else on the vehicle and you can keep that vehicle
and be be part of our 600 000 kilometer club the 600 k club i'm well on my way with our old 7 fj
to 400 k i'm over half way over half and you know what uh hopefully my hope is that i'll own that
vehicle to the point where somebody's got to help get me in there that's how old i am and i'm still
driving my pops is uh just turned 89 in december 2025 and he's thank god he's still got all his
faculties longevity is in our family uh bloodline and pops is 89 his brother was almost 100 his sister
was 99 when she passed so i and my pops is still driving like a maniac i gotta say he got himself
this uh pre-owned lexus turbo and yeah we'll just leave it there but you know what he's enjoying it
he looks after it he keeps it clean and gets it serviced and uh you know what he can still drive
his eyesight's good he still passes the test in uh you know he keeps he's never had a Toyota ever
before in his entire life he's always been Ford or GM and then he finished off uh his last domestic car
was uh a 19 i think it was a 90 a 2009 dodge grand caravan and that was well looked after as well
but he said he said it was time to move it out so he got a Santa Fe treated that excellent
Hyundai put a brand new motor in there under warranty and uh he got his eye on this Lexus
next many he's getting rid of his Santa Fe jumps into Lexus so anyways he's 89 so my plan is with
the old seven fj i may have to carry a little uh step stool to get in there on a rope and i could
just pull that in and i'm in and just keep going so anyways just some fun stuff for you so stick around
for uh part two brake systems 2.0 how to know your due for service first of all three brake
inspections thorough inspections a year that doesn't mean i just want to finish with this that doesn't
mean wheels off we're replacing everything every time it's in there every four months
because i know the way you folks drive i don't drive like you because you know what
i don't want to spend a ton of money on brakes yeah you can beat the next guy you can beat me
to the next uh off ramp you can beat me to the next traffic light i don't care i do not care
you can honk your horn at me you can flip me the bird you can spit me in me eye and i don't care
because it's my car i'm the caregiver i know what it costs to fix it you're not learning a stupid thing
if you're driving like that yeah you're an idiot because you're working hard for your money and
you're you're pissing it out the window period you might as well just go to the toilet throw it in
and keep flushing till it's all gone yeah sometimes i get a little harsh because sometimes you know
what we need we need a good kick in the boot to get you to wake up and if you wake up and you
listen to me and you implement what i tell you i'm giving you the biggest gold nuggets that you won't
get anywhere else i'm laying the rubber on the road and saying hey listen to me listen and do
because the do does and the did is done that's the way you gotta live your life you can own
a 10 15 20 year 20 year old automobile and treat it like every day it's brand new to you watch what
happens watch what happens because it's the sales pitch it's it's the crap we are here in media
three years 60 000 k's there's no warranty whether you hit the 60 k before three years or not that's
your lifetime warranty gone down the toilet and i've told that story that is reality about someone
else who had to park their van in the garage and go and get a used car because they in the first year
they burned up their mileage and they were on a lease they had two years that vehicle sat in
the their garage and went nowhere for two years but they were paying the lease every month is that
smart smrt yeah i am so smart smrt yeah so stick around brake systems 2.0 coming up next
but you gotta sell out first the motor mouse idea three full complete brake inspections per year
that's every quarter right some people say a quarter is four months some people say a quarter
three months whatever doesn't matter three per year every four months wheels off it's infernoil
change full brake evaluation so you can stay ahead of the curve but first and foremost we need we
need to get you to drive a whole lot smarter and that's what the 30 day fuel savings challenge is
going to teach you and it's going to show you how many more dollars do you want to work hard for
how many exactly no don till dusk i know exactly what that's like to work 80 hours a week week
after week after week after week absolutely so thanks for tuning in thanks for joining us for
motor mouse morning drive this one's gone a little extra long today but it's the prerequisite to
really helping you save some serious money because that is one area on all automobiles in this past
summer let me tell you the videos we shot on brake systems totally completely destroyed
which didn't need to happen costing people thousands of dollars it would have if those the
vehicles that we recorded this past summer it was like a brake nationals another one in the shop
even skipping my videographer is going we're videoing more brakes i go yeah you wait till you see
this one even she was going oh my gosh what a freaking mess that is what's that going to cost
exactly if if that those jobs that are on our channel were retail repair jobs
we'd be talking just three vehicles alone would have been well over $1215,000
and just brake repair to get the systems back up and running because there's nothing left what do
you save there's nothing to save nothing it's a gut job what i call it's a gut job four wheel gut job
everything take it off into the scrap bin
box and boxes and boxes and boxes and parts to put it all back together for you to for you to go out
and do the same thing again does that make sense doing the same the definite i'll leave you with
the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over and over and over and over you want
to stop again but expecting a different outcome not going to happen not in the automotive world
i've been at it for over four decades ain't going to happen for you nope no matter what
parts you put on there whatever dude does the best brake job ever it ain't never going to change
you're always going to get what you've always got because you're always going to do
what you've always done happy motoring happy healthy motoring and we'll see you tomorrow morning
for another edition of motor mouths morning drive bye for now
About this episode
Brake systems are crucial for vehicle safety, and understanding when to service them can save you significant money. Dyle Motormouth Jenkins shares insights from over four decades in automotive service, emphasizing the importance of regular brake inspections to avoid costly repairs. He discusses common mistakes drivers make, like waiting too long to address brake issues, and shares personal stories about vehicles he's worked on. The episode also highlights the value of maintaining older cars and how proper care can extend their life. Tune in for practical advice and a few laughs along the way.
Original notes
Brakes are one of the most ignored - and most expensive - systems on a vehicle when maintenance is delayed. In this episode of Motormouth Morning Drive, Nile " Motormouth" Jenkins breaks down Brake Systems 101 and teaches you how to recognize the warning signs before small issues turn into big repair bills.
You'll learn:
1) How brakes actually wear and fail
2) Early warning signs most drivers miss
3) What noises, vibrations, and pedal changes really mean
4) How proper brake service can put hundreds or even thousands of dollars back in your pocket
As my mentor used to say: " The Do Does, and the Did is done"
Listening is one thing - but taking action is what keeps you safe and saves you money.
If life is already expensive, your brakes don't need to make it worse.
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