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Will..not trolling you here mate,.those discs are not the correct size and that's pretty dangerous dude!. They probably match the pads you were originally supplied and are wrong. Please check em mate.. ask Neil to watch the bit of the vid where you fit the new pads and he will confirm.. meanwhile, don't do too many miles.
@@Jayd99uk Of all the things he tries to fix, build, make better on his van the breaks are the very last thing he should be messing around with. He is 1 dangerous man!
@@WGTNmarineLife I don't know mate, I'm all for the self builds really. I mean, after all the struggles and mistakes along the way his van is looking great.
It's a learning process and if people didn't "DIY" on projects like this they'd be priced out of it.
But anyway, I do agree that when you're doing stuff like brakes and electrics, the mistakes are often very dangerous, so, personally I'd recommend he has that stuff checked by someone qualified after he's done. That's all it needs 👍.
The discs need swapped out for the larger, probably 300mm and hit with some brake cleaner, and the bolts should be torqued up - job done.
I mean well when I say these things too! So many people critique and take the P*SS in the comments, but hardly anyone actually helps.
@@Jayd99uk of course his van is looking great, loads of other people have done the actual work and there seems to be a bottomless pit if money to spend to pay them!!
@@florenceameliastbernard1901 well you know what Florence, when you're nice to people and don't spend your spare time criticising others or dismissing their achievements then they often reciprocate and offer help.
As an amature van builder, why would you not accept that help, or sponsorship or any other opportunities that come along - his channel is still entertaining and his audience is growing so good on him 🙂
NEVER use a torque wrench for removing lug nuts. There are long1/2" square drive bars for this but preferably a proper cross lug nut wrench or tire iron. I am surprised you did not damage the Torque wrench. Also never put your head into the wheel well unless the vehicle is supported with an axel stand. Not everyone has access to a lift ....Ron Cumpsty.
Was about to say this. Fair play for trying, but a torque wrench is a precision tool - seeing him bounce up and down on it gave me palpitations!
@@iainamurray It *was* a precision tool. 🙂
It now be fooked!
It makes it a lot easier because as Will said you have more leverage. It won’t snap if it is good quality, only bad quality torque wrench’s snap
@@ben2e0omr This is an American platform! Incidentally, while tyre/tire is correct, wheel well is perfectly acceptable.
When I am depressed I watch you. I am 66 and built my own camper but I wet myself watching you. Take care mate keep them coming
When I see comments it makes the (somewhat painful) process worth it 😂😂
Thank you for watching and glad I can bring a smile to your day!
The owner of that torque wrench must be having kittens watching you use it to undo wheel nuts... 😳😳😏🤣
Hi Will.
I have endless respect for you for never giving regardless how frustrating the jobs you do on your van get. You are inspirational and hilarious at the same time. I have been watching your videos for about the last three/four months and I look forward to each new video you post.
You and your videos are never boring and what you say always makes sense 🤣👍.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, means a lot!! 🙂
Well done Will, you really persevered with this and you learnt so much!! Everyone has to start somewhere and you are doing so well!!! Felt every bit of this video and so proud of you!!!
I’m actually knackered from just watching that video! Bloody hell mate! That must have been so stressful!
You’re vid has made me never want to attempt anything like that myself.... I’ll just take it to the garage and let them sort it out, get my hand in my pocket and get my money out. Much respect Will!
My respect for mechanic’s has terrible dad since the making of this video 😂😂
Thanks for joining me!
If there's one thing I love in your video is when you repair things I feel like I am not the only one who suffers because when you watch UA-cam tutorials you feel like you're going to do things on 10 minutes maybe 20 minutes but in reality it takes up days and days , good job men keep going
It’s the real deal here I can confirm that!
An ad that's actually a great addition, saved me £90 in 15 minutes buying things I still had in baskets I couldn't afford.
Love the van build Will it's opened my keys but I'm giving it a go. I definitely need to find a Neil.
Ps: You need to clean the new disks with brake cleaner BEFORE putting the pads in because the new disks are coated in grease to stop them rusting
IIRC he mentioned using Ferodo parts - he just might have been lucky; IIRC Ferodo doesn't oil theirs.
Good point even on my specialized off road bike with disc brakes. You always give the discs a clean before putting the pads in.
I learned to change my discs and pads myself. It really does save a fortune. I change them pretty much every year (Eurocarparts have GREAT January sales!). When you do it regularly, it becomes much easier, not only because you're used to it, but the parts don't get so welded together that it's such a ballache. These are the kind of skills that I feel we've lost in a couple of generations. Everyone should learn to do this. It isn't difficult, it just takes a bit of time and patience.
You're going to get endless criticism in the comments for a lot of the things you've done here Will but I just want to thank you for giving me such a laugh.
I admire you for not throwing the towel in and I'm pleased it all worked out well for you.
Have fun on your adventures 👊🏻
Thank you Pete, yes people will criticise but for me I have tried something I really didn’t think would be possible, and errors where made but I got the job done and I achieved something. So I appreciate your comment and you taking the time to watch my antics!
As a Mechanic in a previous life, I thought this was brilliant. Why? Because you got the job done.
You really are learning skills that crossover to so many different things.
Keep on and be lucky
Thank you 🙏
Love the way Neil just appears in his gown like Obi Wan Kenobi does for Luke Skywalker 😂
The force is with you my friend!
I enjoyed this video immensely. I saw a side of Will that was refreshing to me. A man willing to learn how to maintain his vehicle. Plus his frustration was entertaining.
Paint the front bumper white to match the van, grey means base model! Maybe some fog lights as you have the inserts for them!
HHHHMMMM more lights??? Interest
Well done Will. Best way to learn is to do it yourself. Especially if you are planning on touring Europe. The things you learn here at home the hard way will save you a lot of time and money when you are on the road. I was lucky to have a grandad who was a mechanic / driver in the army.. The next thing you might be needing is a ruddy great sail on the roof the way petrol prices are going. Either that or Fred Flintstone holes to put your legs through in front of the drivers seat.
Thanks for the nice comment man, also great humour Fred flintstone holes and sails 😂😂
I’ve had to pause the video as I’m laughing so hard at your face when the mechanic just does it instantly 🤣😱🤯
You should frame that expression. Priceless
It was one of those moments in time where it was like …. What the…. 😳😳😳
Just shows what experience can do! Thanks for coming along with this experience 🥰
I feel your pain Will. I have always done my own brakes and discs and know how difficult it can be when the bolts have been overtightened previously. Last time I did it I couldn't even get the wheel off because one of the wheel nuts had been so overtightened by the last owner. I had to take it to a tyre centre who used a scaffold pole on it and promptly snapped the wheel nut and I ended up having to get it drilled out. Nightmare! Well done for persevering.
Thanks man, this comment gives me hope 😀😀
I had this really useful neighbour who would do these jobs for £20 or £30 on top of the cost of parts. Then I decided one day that I wanted to learn how to do it myself so paid him to supervise me doing the work. I changed the disks and pads on my car. Very satisfying job and It went very well. Look at how well you recovered from the snapped bolt. Well done.
I need that same neighbour!! People with these skills are awesome and so good to know!
The classic stuck bolt turns every small job into a proper project. Extra bonus if you snap them. Extremely frustrating. Have had my fair share of these with my old Minis and VW bugs.
To unstuck: WD40, impact wrench, long lever arm or heating. Each method works differently on friction, which is the source of your problem. A mix of these usually does the trick without breaking anything.
Thanks for the advice and info man, it’s always good to learn from other peoples knowledge and experience
will.. well done for not giving up. 10/10
Thanks John 👍👍
Never expected to be so entertained by someone attempting to change disc brakes and callipers. Will this was hilarious and nice to see you persevered to the end. Painfully familiar from own experience of learning anything: always takes much longer and much harder than expected. Knowledge is hard won. The right tools and techniques matter, but only when you try the wrong way do you learn that.
Many lessons where learnt here …. 😂😂
Winners never quit and quitters never win , my first brake job took me a week, on a mk1 escort 👍 you will get it young Jedi
You sound like Neil 😂😂
Thank you for watching and commenting, it’s good to see that others have had issues too!
I’m guessing the obvious comment would be, no wonder the mechanic had no problem undoing that bolt, you spent a day loosening it off for him…..😂 Well done Will, your tenacity and determination is admirable and good luck with the rest of the projects on the van.
Thanks man, I like that thought process, definitely loosened them for him!!! 😂👍
@@WillsWhereabouts Nobody can say you didn't.
Well done for persevering, you need a medal for endurance!
Thanks Di! 👍
Not many attempt to work on their own vehicle, got there in the end. HEADS UP FOR THE REAR PADS! most rear callipers have a wind back piston, special tool needed! 👍 enjoy the van will
Thank you for the heads up!
the thing is. these are the videos that people need to see. most show the fun side of it, you show the truth. Personally i love the vid.
Thank you David 👍🙏
A note on torque wrenches; let’s say you want 100Mn, and a nut is already tightened to 150Nm… the torque wrench will click (or beep if digital). You tightened your wheel nuts with an impact THEN used a torque. There’s a great chance you have overtightened them AGAIN. Loosen them off and use your (now broken hahaha) torque wrench to tighten them properly.
Thanks for the tips always good to get some advice from people with more experience, thanks again and they have been checked over now
Remember your physics lessons at school, metal when hot expands then contracts s it gets cold. I went through pretty much the same on my sprinter, the princie being the exp/contraction should break the seal as it were
Will I have been following this since you had your car, as a mechanic my self I admire your persistence but sometimes the right tool and method does help. I know I may not get a message but if you do have any issue let me know I deal with commercial vehicles every day and know the relay/boxer range very well.
Keep up the good work it's worth the drama you are having.
Thank you for the kind words in your comment, it’s very nice of you to offer and that is what is great about this community people coming together to share there experience and knowledge with those of us who are just learning!
I absolutely burst into laughter and tears when the scaffolding bar came out! Talk about leverage to the moon OMG haha!!
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Will, I know it's not funny for you but almost I pissed myself laughing at your attempts at get whatever it was loose...I know where to put the petrol in and how to drive, that's it. Respect to you for trying but sometimes you are hilarious... Love it.... All the best..
As hard as this was I learnt a lot and of people get a laugh or a smile out of it and also find out what not to do then it’s all good! Thanks for joining me, now for adventure 😊
We have experienced tight bolts in changing the tire, you get to the point where you wonder what on earth you will do and will you ever drive again! Thanks for showing the work on the brakes...i have never seen that before. I mean, i could google it, but why not just have Will show me 🙂
There is nothing like the overwhelming thought of ohhhhh dear what have I done and can I sort it!! The dread sets in 😂😂😂
Good effort, keeping it real, most people would probably have the same experience. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Stephen 🙏
Will will will I haven’t stopped laughing for the last 24 hours… my heart was in my mouth when you was under that van.. god loves a trier and you didn’t give up welldone mate..
Thanks man, it was a long hard battle but with a little help and guidance and a very kind expert we got there in the end! Appreciate you watching and glad you had a laugh, thanks again!
Daddy and Mummy Neil and Emma taught you well. You do know they are the 4th Emergency service dont you Will. You should be so proud of even attempting the job on your own. Well done xx
Your the best ❤️❤️
Love the van parents they are amazing!
Will as a mechanic I know your frustration. Tight bolts and nuts really sucks. Heat is your friend when this happens. I’m really sorry to say this to you, please take them apart again and remove the lock tight from the brake hardware. You thought that was tough wait till you do it next go around.
Few other tips. Clean all parts before putting them in. Rub the pads together to remove their sharp edges. Your a brake grease on the sliding pins. Use a anti seize on the other mounting bolts.
Love your vids keep them coming
I’ve done my own discs and pads many times, fronts/ rears, ones with electronic parking brakes are fun! It’s always hard the first time.. when you were doing the drivers side, I was like pull down on that side! Either way! Great first attempt!
Thank you for the kind comment and advice, will keep his in my mind for if there is a next time!
"I will persist until I succeed".....well done mate!
Thanks man, it was not getting the best of me!
Persistence pays off! Great job Will!
Congrats on not giving up, all bolts that you were undoing will have a torque setting as you did for the wheel nuts, best to find this info and torque them back in.
Love this community people, there is a wealth of knowledge and support, thank you for the guidance and for watching 🙏🙂
imagine walking past the workshop while Will is swearing up a storm 🤣🤣
Could be a whole new channel idea here ha ha
Will, I learnt how to do this awhile back with the advice from brother in law. Not sure I would of got it all right without help. Hats off to your persistence 😉
Thank you 🙏
The best way I found to get those calliper bolts out as well as using a breaker bar, is to sneak up on them like the mechanic did.
Look away pretend you're not there and boom slam it up :)
At least you have another vehicle to go out to get additional tools, nothing better than being half way through and needing the car to go out in lol!
Also did you use break cleaner on the disks to remove all the oil on them for transport to prevent them going rusty?
I know you probably won’t see this but well done! It’s not an easy job and u stuck with it! I will say I was lucky in having a dad that taught me how to do all this kind of stuff. We even built a car together. I probably swore as much as you when I first did them. My knuckles were in shreds knocking them on every part of the wheel arch I could 😂😂 . But I was the happiest wasting a sandwich with oil covered fingers while dad and i worked on cars. A bit of advice as soon as u take the new ones off of anything check they are the same as u wasted time changing the new disc pads. And the proper tools are needed a good breaker bar is worth its weight in gold lol
As a mechanic this killed me to watch you try and get the wheel nuts off. But not slating you. Unless you give it a go you'll never know. Least you have gained some knowledge from this. Longer bar is less effort etc
He defo learnt that after trying to get the wheel nuts off with a racket . I nearly spat me tea out when he phoned lol . But if you don’t know you don’t know .
Thanks for the supportive comment especially given your experience, the one thing I have definitely done is learn a few things.
Thanks daddy urban, my hero!
If you plan to do more Will, invest in tools. Even the Halfords Advanced 200+ set would’ve helped here massively. That Ryobi impact builds up power, so the longer you hold the button the more torque it will produce to unloose bolts/nuts.
Thanks for the advice, will definitely have to invest in some decent tools!
@@WillsWhereabouts Keep up the good work! Looking forward to the future whereabouts! 😀👍🏻
Why would a no experience van builder... try to change Breaks which are safety issue ? and also have achieved so much on the build so far (looks amazing) ?? are you really a Mechanic (hence always having the van parked in a garage) and just pretending to be no experience.... just for click bait ???? curious and kind questions xxxx
The reason I am trying to learn more about the mechanics of the van is because I am going to be spending so much time in it, if I get caught off guard I’m off grid places where it’s not so easy to get to garage or someone with the experience and knowledge it’s good to have some basic knowledge behind me and will also make me feel more confident to go to more off grid places! Thanks for the question and hope this helps answer 😊
Mate..😂😂😂 that was the best 27 minutes of my week so far ….at least you had a go..fair play 🙌 ….looking forward to you putting down the tools 😁 and travelling
That’s what the goal is to get out there and use the damned thing, many adventures to follow! Thanks for watching 🙏
18:18 a prime example of why even if a job takes someone minutes, they can charge hours.
also a prime example of what knowledge and experience can do, and i am truly grateful that he gave me some of his time!
I literally felt every ounce of your pain and relief throughout this one Will, stuck with it and got the job done! 👍
Always clean the new disc's with degreaser. Should really take this type of job to a garage bud for safety's sake.
Just watching for the swearing!!!! Lol 😂Na seriously glad Neil helped you and FairPlay for learning to do this yourself
It was so hard to remove because you already lifted the van slightly off the ground without loosening first with a breaker bar
Every day is a school day!
Good on you for sticking with it. I would have lost my sense of humour and torched the thing long before!
here we go! here we go! here we go! I always love to see a Will's Whereabouts video in my feed!
Thanks 🙏
I stay far away from the mechanics side, that's what mechanics are for
Do you wash your own clothes? That's what cleaners are for...
@@user-fs4fd3gv3r It's a wee bit different than slapping some clothes in a machine
Lmao the scaffolding pole just killed it for me. Sorry to laugh my arse off at your hassle. Was just too funny, glad you eventually got it sorted. You certainly had a nightmare brake pad change experience ! 👍😃
Thanks for watching 😃😃
I about died when I saw you tightening those caliper bolts with that long breaker bar after you had worked so hard to get them off cause they were on too tight. Good luck next brake job haha
Great job! Learning from experience so you don't have to rely on shops in the future.
Knowledge is our friend, thanks for watching
@@WillsWhereabouts Keep up the great content!
Like i said before, your videos are never boring. You are so funny & i love your accent!
This used to be a good vanlife/stealth camping channel but now it’s just become a DIY channel. Guaranteed you will still be building this van 5 years from now and will be milking as much content out of it as possible. 🤷♂️
It’s a bit of everything! If you listened to the end you would have realised the van build is done……. Unsubscribe if you don’t like it
I once changed the brakes on my 1995 Ford fiesta easy! Then tried on my saab 9000 and I messed it up big time! You did good 👍🏻
Thanks man ✊
Absolute clown honestly, change the name of the channel to ‘how not to do a van build’
If my how not to do things helps even one person not make the same mistakes then that’s a good day for me 🙏
Beers on me if coming my neck of the woods ...Cornwall. looks like you need it Will. Keep up the tough times on the van, it will be worth it.
Thanks man! 🤌
Will I think I’m going to have to unsubscribe. This used to be a good stealth camp channel. Your just milking the build now for content.
I agree, it does feel like that now. Will leave the build videos behind, the van is done! Get into the actual stealth camps/trips 👍
Tell us you didnt watch the entire video without telling us you didnt watch the entire video.
Please unsubscribe then!
You are inspiration you didnt give up many would have, and, justifiable proud for doing something you knew diddly squat about.
Thanks Hugh, there where moments that I thought about just giving up but then I wouldn’t feel a sense of achievement and as you say I have learnt something about something I knew nothing about!
Put the breaker bar nearly horizontal, block the end up from the ground and lower the lift.
Thanks for the tip
Watching this, makes me glad I paid a mechanic to do it for me… such a good effort man nice one.
Thanks Sam, this was definitely an interesting experience for me 😂😂
Some big laughs on this one. Well done for cracking on with it. 👏🏻
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, glad you had a laugh 😂
Every days a learning day ! Don’t give up
True words, thanks for joining me!
Well done for not giving up Will 😎👍
Thanks John it was touch and go a few times 😂😂
I love your channel because you are honest. Keep going!
Thank you, I’m a firm believer in honesty!
Never boring mate, I know you're struggling but I'm just as clueless and finding this very reassuring for me 😂
This makes me happy and makes it worth it!
When I first started driving in the 80s I changed engine valves, head gaskets, timing belts, brakes, discs, suspension coils, etc etc etc all on the kirb side outside my parents house on a regular basis, but it was similar times back then. Now I open the bonnet and say he’ll no and take it to the garage lol
Going to a garage would have been a much quicker option, but then I wouldn’t have learnt half as much, thank you for watching
This was one of the funniest videos I have ever seen, pure comic genius!
I’m laughing about it now but definitely not at the time 😂😂😂
Thanks for watching
Poor Will... that was tough going! But kudos Mate, for getting there.
Nearly broke me, but by hanging on in I got there, thank you for watching!
Great preservation will as usual pure entertainment
Thank you, it’s comments like these that make the time and effort worth it 🥰
There are always discount codes on euro car parts so u dont need some app for it. Aswell it supposed to look like cheaper by those codes but actually the price with a discount is normal price
Well done mate. You didn´t give up.
That's one thing i have definitely taken away from this, that some thing just take determination and a little bit of fighting spirit
Really glad yr getting back to some real adventures now. I couldn't watch all of this one. I know l'm not a bloke but mucking around with brakes just gives me a bad feeling so l skipped to the end. Glad to hear the brakes work and there will be some nice scenery coming up. 👏👏👏
Looking forward too being back on the open road! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Hun been there done that and broke 4 of them breaker bars. Proud of you.
Definitely glad I watched this video when my kids were not around!
Sorry man sincere apologies , this was such a frustrating job if I had left the swearing out I don’t think there would of been a video, my bad!
@@WillsWhereabouts I understand. Love watching your videos. Thank you for taking us along.
Your face when that mechanic just cracked both those bolts with a few tugs - Cracked me up.
Nothing is easy when you don't know how to do it. Don't beat yourself up about it, you now know what to do.
Thanks Gavin 👍✌️
Will your videos are never ever boring. You show what 95 per cent of us will have to go through. I have learnt so much from you and adore you and Neil and his beautiful wife from Urban Vanlife. Well done. You can do it again just watch your videos lol. Xx
Patricia thank you so much for this lovely comment, it’s people like you who make me smile and remind me of what I love about this community! I’m sure Neil and Emma would appreciate this too, thanks again and thanks for watching 🥰🥰
You really need to get the repair manual for your vehicle. It will show you how to do repairs, what parts you need, and what to torque the bolts at.
Will been there done that snapped so many things off on cars. Not been able to use my car the next day as ive messed up.
Will get yourself a Dewalt DCF899 hog ring type 1/2" impact gun about £160,
It will undo most bolts even crank shaft bolts, its about 3 times more powerful than the one you have.
They will work on a 5ah 18volt battery dewalt battery.
It will get things undone that you will never get undone by hand. And a set of 1/2" impact sockets and extension about £35.
If you use thread lock you only need about 3 or 4 drops just enough to cover the first 3 threads.
Make sure you don't use the permanent thread lock by mistake.
You want the one you can undo 243 locktite.
If you can't get a bolt undone that's been locktighted in, you can heat the bolt with a blow lamp or heat gun that will soften it.
Thanks for all the information, you and so many others have been very kind taking them time out of your day to help a guy out and it’s so nice, so thanks again
Well done Will! Your perseverence is admirable. My mechanic described something to me called 'farmer strength', where even the slimmest, wiriest guys (or gals) are really strong through technique and experience. I think that's what the old boy demonstrated. Don't be disheartened though, you learnt a shedload through that experience.
Thanks for the nice comment it means a lot, I like that analogy and it has cheered me right up!
This is on par with top gear, funny and entertaining, even though it is clearly a nightmare for you, well done for persevering and absolutely love the channel you deserve all the success that’s definitely coming your way
Can you please put a txt in the video to tell people that after you've replaced the pads and discs that they need to pump the brake pedal to bring the pads back to the disc surface, as failing to do this could end up with no brakes when using the brakes for the first time. And also make your life easier turn the steering out so you can get to the bolts.
🤣🤣 when that dude comes in and undoes that bolt I bet you thought wtf is he superhuman
The man is a legend, and yes I did have a moment of hero worship as well as disbelief!
It’s 1:30am, I’m laying in bed and woke the missus up crying with laughter after watching this on the phone. I will come back to this video again and again for future laughs. Anyway you could have used a blowtorch to heat the bolt before giving it a go, metal expands and it would have deffo made it easier to undo
Comedy gold as always.
But, if you ever get stuck or want some pro tips, I’m happy to have you come to our light commercial repair center on a weekend and I’ll give you some guidance. Making sure that everything is done correctly.
You’ll learn as well as getting it done.
Thank you so much for the kind offer, I’ll definitely bare it in mind for the future, again thank you 🙏
@@WillsWhereabouts no problem at all. Happy to help a fellow vanlifer.
You have come such a long way since your ‘Granada’ days… we can all see the light at the end of the Tunnel Will….. just hang in there 😎Steve IOW
Thank you Steve, appreciate the kind words man!
You did an amazing job, you should be more than slightly proud, especially because you never gave up. It's a job that will never be that hard again. Now go have an amazing adventure!
Thank you for joining me and yes it is now time for some fun and adventures!
18:12 the shocked look got me in tears 😂😂😂😂
That poor Torque Wrench...RIP. Another tip, attach bar, then lower lift with vehicle on it to break them free.
The torque Wrench was a good solider, and thanks for the tip 🙂
Yep, I did this once. Took me about 4 hours - had trouble with the calipers. Ever since (15 years-ish), I pay a mechanic. Saving money is nice - letting the experts do things far easier and likely better than I can... priceless (or rather, value for money). Of course your way you end up being much more knowledgable about your vehicle, and much less likely to get ripped off, so I can appreciate that. Good job. :)
Thanks man, whether I would try it again is another matter entirely but the knowledge I have now gained is invaluable for me, thanks for joining me and commenting it’s truly appreciated! 🙂
My mrs nearly choked when u said "i think ive just tightened it" 🤣🤣🤣 she thinks ure hilarious
You Mrs is a lovely lady, thanks you both for watching.
1. You learn just as many lessons, maybe more when It doesn’t go as planned. 2. Good tools you buy finish this job any many in the future. Keep up the good fight brother!!
Thanks power lineman!! I think you definitely learn from every experience and if you do not try you will never learn! Appreciate the kind comment