I LOST MY BRAKES on Top of the Steepest Mountain Pass (on the Alaska Highway)
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- The road trip was off to a rough start, and then things got rougher...
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Steep mountain pass..... no brakes.... best I get a burger.....does nothing faze this man 🙂👍
😅😅😅 I know! 😅 would have called AAA immediately!!
Probably not where he is @@Mt.Everest.
6:25 hey Tim, auto technician here. not sure if you’ve already considered this, but I think your brakes overheated and faded out due to boiling brake fluid. When the fluids boils it can’t do hydraulic stuff anymore and your pedal goes to the floor. Once it cools, braking returns. Might want to flush your brake system to get all the old fluid out because brake fluid is hygroscopic (attracts moisture) and old fluid usually has moisture in it and thus is more at risk of boiling. Just my first thought. Be careful not to ride your brakes on long descents to keep them cool. Cheers brother 🇺🇸
W moim kraju czasami dodajemy krew Caribou do płynu hamulcowego, aby obniżyć temperaturę wrzenia; wtedy możemy jeździć z kijkami męskimi na długich, wyboistych zjazdach na podłogę. Płyn z męskiej rurki jest również higroskopijny i ciepły po uwolnieniu.
Thats was I was thinking also
Please bring back your short cooking videos. I watched a few last night. Great stuff
Timmy brother that shop is no good you don't have you're truck for months and nothing but issues after you get it please bro on you're way back you should stop in Alberta il go through you're truck for free brother I can check it over just pay for you're parts
Timmy I was sincerely terrified for you at the thought of you possibly losing brakes on that steep grade! I have begun to worry for you like I do my own children! Also, I LOVE that you don’t want to trade in the old truck for some brand new boring, computerized truck.
Yes omg
The old ferd seems to be having alot of issue's lately
I drove a classic car for 7 years and had zero issues other than sand in the tank. :( ... I rebuilt all the drivetrain, completely new brake job from the master cylinder to all 4 wheels and a engine rebuild too. It was fantastic and it was a daily driver. So... It can be done.
@@davemccallum8302 I think of him vs Dustin at Destination Adventure. He goes through his truck completely every winter, Tim seems to wait until stuff breaks.
added electronics under the hood for reliability 😂
@@regmcguire5582 they both should do something together love that chanel
Sounds like you're reaching the end of an era for this truck. Problems stacking up faster than can be fixed and they're all happening on the road.
At this point I feel like you have replaced nearly every part on this damn truck😂
Nah he doesn't. If something needs fixed he barely bandaid it. Always used parts. Always remanufactured
@@msawyer110 Hence why I said replaced. Never said anything about new or used.
Let’s face it the cabin is cool but it’s a FORD with FORD normal issues
@@davidcooper3957 Exactly. He needs a new truck and a remodel of that cabin. Chop the roof a bit and ditch the porch. I feel like he's got way too much weight on the rear axle especially for a 4 door truck. The cabin is so cool but I don't think it's meant for that truck
Edit: by new truck I mean new to him. I'd buy an old T100 or Tundra and remake that cabin with a lighter type of wood. I'm always so sketched out when he takes it offroading because it's so top heavy
Ship of Theseus
I used to be a transmission rebuiler. Your truck has an E4OD/4R100 trans. The OD light indicates a code most commonly a converter clutch issue. Basically when the light flashes it turns off converter lockup and it will go to default line pressure and you may feel firmer shifts. Best solution is pull codes but you should be ok and won't do any damage. It could also be sharing a ground with the brake system and maybe you have a crusty ground.
@greggamandabarkus4235 my first thought was a bad ground too, the lockup disengaging on a steep downgrade is a nice safety feature also, for the safety of the engine 👍
Those E40s/ 4r70s were crap… I had 90s dodges with that iffy Chrysler 4 speed and even they seem to hold up better.
Any chance the fluid is low in the master cylinder?
@@ryanthompson2893 I have 340,000 miles on a 4R70W and it still works flawlessly (or as well as it ever did...). I change the fluid every 40k miles (whatever is in the pan--I don't try to drain the TC or flush anything).
I can sure tell I'm 70 years old watching this!
Praying for safe travels Timmy! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Glad at least your bike had brakes. Holy In-N-Out Burger, Batman.
real pro bikers jump over that course no problem I have seen them and don't know how they do it but they do and it's amazing
Sounds like the vacuum pump is not working
yeah, I was going to say the same . a tip I heard some 40 years ago is: when the brakes go out (like you can push the pedal to the floor), you have to pump that pedal . ...maybe?
He had the brake pedal all the way to the floor. If there's no vacuum pressure the brake pedal will be really stiff. My guess is that he boiled the brake fluid, which makes sense. That fluid has probably never been flushed since the truck was new, and he was going down a steep hill. This seems to be confirmed by the fact that the pedal was spongy after the initial incident, which will be the case after you boil brake fluid and until you flush it all out.
Anyway, I would start there. It's cheap and easy to do, and if it doesn't work you aren't out much.
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@@operator0 I agree, this wont be caused by a bad vacuum pump. If the pump goes bad you lose the power assist, meaning the brake pedal goes hard. I think it could be an internal leak in the master cylinder. There wouldn't be any sign of fluid leaks, but there will be no hydraulic pressure due to broken seal
Anyone in the lower mainland with a transmission shop, hook this guy up! Free advertising!!
That was a Ferrari my guy lol. 458 Italia or 488 GTB. Couldn’t see the exhaust.
458 yep lol, had to scroll down to see if anyone else noticed
@@hampstershat123 same lol
I think must be the hydro boost, people hating... It's a 27yo truck ffs it's worthy of some issues. Good luck buddy. It can be fixed and payments suck.
Timmy, pull the handle out on your emergency brake (to keep the brake from sticking on) and press on it as needed. This will manually apply the rear brake shoes and slow you down. This is the main purpose of having an emergency brake.
This does not sound good but I'm imagining Timmy does a roadside repair and gets back on the road again. >@^_*@< Hopefully that is the case and no accident or near death experience. sigh*
You can use your emergency brake
Pedal when your
brakes quit working
It works off a cable
just keep the
release handle
pulled out.
I live in western Washington and there's a highly rated diesel shop near my work in Monroe, WA that I see a lot of 7.3s at, it's called Pacific Diesel Services. Might be worth keeping on your radar if you're in the area.
Oh buddy you ahead of that game man, new trucks and their dumb prices are full of plenty of problems. Stay safe, digging the vids!
If I got a new truck? It would run on gasoline. Forget about new diesels. ALL the software is locked and proprietary. I'll be hanging onto my old stuff to.
Man..did computer chips screw up cars and trucks or what!!!!
Wow! What happened! Glad you are safe ❤❤❤man you need more than just coffee after that ordeal of no brakes❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
Looks like you have a short in a wiring harness. The brake indicator signal is crossing over into that overdrive signal loop. Sometimes the clips or surroundings can wear holes in wiring insulation.
this
the joys of keeping an older vehicle on the road but its also part of the fun i love my older vehicles and i would take random breakdowns and small issues over payments and dealing with all the crazy new tech these vehicles have now
For sure. Mine's not too old from 2005, but still. Brake line failed during an MOT test and a month or so later fuel return line started leaking A LOT. Fortunately the latter one happened right after I parked my trailer coming back from a trip. It's a bmw x5
I am dealing with Hurricane Helene outside my bedroom window right now. I would not like to deal with your truck issues right now. No brakes, steep grades, no power steering, and on top of that LOST IN THE WOODS with some really treacherous bike paths. No thanks, I will take the hurricane. 😂😂😂😂😂
Ha ! I can beat you both. I’m living in the Line Fire up at big bear lake . 50k acres burnt and very Smokey . Cheers to living life on the edge
@@julie.an.nalley9582I was going to MTB ride September 13th in Big Bear but they cancelled due to fires. Be safe up there. My buddy has a house in Running Springs. So I’m about to ride this last weekend of riding here in Idaho. Silver Mountain Kellogg.
If truck shuts off while driving, shift into neutral and start back up.
I know a couple guys keep a spare vacuum pump in truck. I’ve lost 2 in one year. They say to open pump and swap in a good quality oil so vacuum pump last longer.
Did you ever figure out why that light was flashing was it from your third brake light hanging out I have the same problem with my 73
When the OD light flashes, it means the trans has set a code. His reason and yours could be very different. You need to get the code(s) read.
As for a drink, you should look into energy drinks called Alani, very low calories but gives me just as much energy as a monster. And they have good flavors, my favorite is the cherry, the cherry reminds me of how Slurpee's use to be in the 90s.
Celsius has some delicious flavors as well!
❤❤As always she heard ur voice and it was like watch Timmy " sometimes it feels like if u didn't have bad luck you wouldn't have none at all BUT you always figure it out. Safe Travels.💕❣️🥰💜
Little things and big things break ! just as long your safe and trouble shot the problem .. love the roads it’s in my hood.Keep fixing these old trucks cause it way better and cheaper then new.
if anyone needs a break it’s Timmy, just spent over a year building a new house his truck keeps breaking down and then he has to make video content for UA-cam, you’re the man Timmy 🤙
Love watching your videos Timmy! Stay safe. ❤😊
Ok, I'd have to change my pants after riding that trail!
I was thinking the same!
That trail was something else, rather steep in a few spots lol! Was having a moment here in my seat 😂 well done Tim.
Glad you are safe Timmy. Such a lovely place waking up to.
I’m sorry, man, but you knew you have a break issue and you still decided to proceed down the mountain???It’s one thing to make foolish decisions putting your own life at risk. What doing this is putting other mous life at risk. I’m sorry to say, but I expected a lot more from you.
You probably just cooked the brakes and boiled the fluid .. I’m surprised you don’t know a bit more about mechanics considering all the things you can do . An OBD scanner is only a couple hundred bucks why don’t you have one ? I’m starting to think it’s all a bit overdramatic for views 🤨
Amanda from UA-cam Tidelinetoalpine is from Squamish. Another great channel!
I got a 2021 Ford Ranger and I love the truck. It has three on broad computers that run about everything. And that darn Ford passkey junk. I think my husband is on my truck with his phone. And he loves to mess up the working of the truck. We aren't getting along. But I like the truck and plan to keep it. I know you will find the problem with yours and be zipping down the road again. God bless!
Your brakes over heated and boiled producing air bubbles, the reason why they worked again is because you pulled over and let them cool . Idk why your overdrive light started blinking . You also have a lot of weight with your camper and all your gear so it won’t take very long for the brakes to heat up .
Tip- before you go on a trail ride drop a pin on your truck. Then set a gps route and if trails are marked on it then it’ll give the best,fastest route back. (Apple map pin/ google map)
I was surprised, that with everything you carry on that rig, you don't have a scanner on board?!? Be safe out there.
“Strange travel directions are God’s dancing lessons” Kurt Vonnegut
"Terrifying slab of death" that was fun. Kinda.
New fancy car would def give you troubles, and would not be able to fix on the road like you can the old school trucks.
Get a scanner, TopDon will scan the sensors instead of just throwing code numbers at you. I say air in the system or brake fade and transmission wiring or shift solenoids.
You have star link so you basically have cell service everywhere.
You can make calls via wifi as well if needed.
You know we have mechanics in Canada there Timmy!
Ummm bro, you aren't on the Alaska highway anymore😂
You are completely nuts and I love it.😀😀😀
😱😱😱
I've driven across the Rockies several times on cross-Canada tours, most of the time in winter. It's no joke. It can be truly terrifying during blizzards... white-outs, blind corners, sudden high winds, no grip. I would not recommend it for drivers with little or no experience in winter driving. In fact, I wouldn't do it again, myself, even as someone who has driven hundreds of thousands of kilometers in Canadian winters.
fact
So freaking stressful getting down that steep hill with brakes going out. I was a nervous wreck……. He just handles it. Let’s find that coffee shop………. Let’s drive to Seattle…. Only 500 to 600 mile more. Maybe brakes will work. He is an amazing individual.
Okay let’s go down a freaking steep hill biking………. Omg what an episode……. I am exhausted
Drama = Views = Money
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Cant wait for the snowy upload , love the channel aswell! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Limpopo
South Africa !
And i Love queensland ❤
Melbourne, soon to be Christchurch :D
The mountains are calling me
@@Mickelson1337 New Zealand is amazing!
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Texas here. Goodness Gracious, there really IS a great, gray green greasy Limpopo River, all set about with fever trees?! Hope you’re having a wonderful day in Kipling Country. ❤
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I had the same experience north of Atigun Pass. Found a hole in my rear brake line. Limped back to Coldfoot, found some brake fluid. Then to the Yukon River bridge, got some more brake fluid, then back to Fairbanks. Had about 10% of my brakes the entire way. Geared down and used the E brake. Scary stuff, for sure. Goodonya for staying calm and figuring it out!
I agree with the guy below - that shop by your home can't be any good, to have your truck so long and then all this!!
I love my '97 Camry - it has no problems while my friends with newer ones are always in the shop.
Keep that great old Ford but find decent mechanics.
LOVE your posts - thanks for taking us along!!
Sell the powerstroke for a 2nd gen cummins. They are more reliable and easier to work on. Especially the 12 valve.
Re all the "advice" to get a newer rig: All newer Diesels require DEF and regeneration cycles. Any failures out in the boonies, and the truck WILL go into "limp mode", and limit top speed to 5 or 10 MPH, or will only idle, or will not start if you shut it off. Or the DEF will freeze if/when the DEF tank heater fails. Then you simply call a tow truck and pay for a tow to the nearest dealer. Nothing to it when you're miles from a highway, right?
Oh man, stressful cruising downhill, minus breaks? I dont know which was more stressful to watch, that or the bike ride ffs!😵 Stay safe Timmy
Flashing OD light could be trans fluid over pressure or high temp, or a faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor. The vehicle randomly shutting off could be your Cam Position Sensor, which is a known issue for the 7.3L.
Upgrades to consider in the future:
- Hydroboost brake conversion
- 4-wheel disc conversion (basically just adding rear discs)
- 38 gallon rear tank conversion
That last hill you coasted into Whistler is called Suicide Hill. Named after the many logging truck drivers killed there. Probably better you didn't know that before charging down there.
so boiling the breaks on the 7.3 ford f250sd and f350sd is a common issue as well. a break system upgrade might be in order. bleeding the breaks will help as when they boil air pockets form.
There is something to be said about knowing one's vehicle so intimately. Newer rides have their share of issues, most of which cannot be easily remedied by "backyard mechanics." That truck is iconic. It is your trademark. Metal is built to last. Drive on.
Need a Chilton manual for the truck in the storage space man. Thank God for runaway lanes. My husband has used them many times hauling steal down mountains in an 18-wheeler with a flatbed. When at home he always drove nothing but his 84 Ford 150 short bed.
We just spent 7000, pretty much having to fix many of the issues we've seen you tackle with the truck. I feel your pain! Glad you got down that mtn safe.
Tough trail. All you want on top. Good vid..Next time. All good east KY USA
Hey Timmy... If you pass through Sequim Washington and need a land spot to camp ... hit me up. Love the vids!
I LOVED my 94 Bronco XLT. This video reminded me of why I got rid of it when I was so sad to do so. I lost my transmission coming down from the mountains. I finished the drive too. Stay safe!!
OD light flashing is typically a transmission issue or electrical issue. The brake issue maybe related if it's a harness problem. Goodluck with it Timmy!
Oh no! Losing brakes is nothing to joke about! Glad you made it down the pass okay. Loved the mountain bike ride over the granite slab. I used to mountain bike in my younger days and would like to do some easy trail riding near home. Tire easily since having cancer treatments 4 years ago. Been in remission for 3.
He said his brakes were going to the floor. Bad master cylinder if it wasn't leaking anywhere. If it has drums on the back they could be excessively worn.
Good lord Timmie, that trail was super gnarly! You are the bravest of men! 😂🎉❤
I've been to Squamish in Wa my daughter used to live in bellingham
Lol h8rs!
Ive had dodges,
ive had chevys,
I'm keeping my fords
Too bad you can't get to Lole's Offroad on Vancouver Island. He's a diesel genius!!
After the Arctic a new brake system may be required. What they do in the Himalayas is insulate the brake lines with rubber hose.
The pass south down to Pemberton is no damn joke!!! I remember near roasted brakes years back in our VW! Pursed ass for sure!
i think diesels use a separate vacuum pump for the brake servo. Maybe give that a good check.
Can't help but laugh Timmy, didn't get enough free running down the mountain and wanted more while on the bike?
Bro…… this WHOLE video stressed me TF out 😂
Hydro boost or vacuum brakes? How old r your flexible rubber brake hoses???
I was more worried about the bike brakes than the truck brakes!!! HA
you might want to look at adding a exhaust brake to help going down the mountains
Best suggestion so far
Another adventure. Well done under stressful situation .
Hopefully you will be able to get your truck figured out and fixed soon
I had that happen in my old dodge! It ended up being the master cylinder , it had failed internally.
🙅🏻♀️💘😘
Don't like computers or computer chips. I like it old school
Dodge 3500 super charged diesel, long bed.
Od lite is flashing due to a trans code .. just like an engine code but for the trans only
dude i cant believe your left whistler with bad brakes!
Seattle guy here! Plateau diesel is a great place! cool to see you were in Seattle.
A trip with a breakdown is called an adventure.
Any Ford dealer should be able to diagnose the problem.
Tim! Your 7.3l obs is becoming a dog!
Really surprised you don’t have a code reader!
Brake boosters are vacuum assisted off the engine vacuum. If the brake booster goes bad (likely the diaphragm cracked or broke) you now have manual brakes, which is harder to stop with.
Flashing overdrive means something’s wrong with the transmission, could you have been overheating it? How’s your transmission cooler on old 7.3 pig?
it's a diesel engine, they don't create vacuum so there is no vacuum booster. They use a hydro booster ran by the power steering pump
The vacuum pump. No vacuum on a diesel.
Where are you gunna be staying In Seattle?
Can I have an double double instead 🍔