LsxMatt, how do you not have more than 28k subs? There's guys that all they do is detail vids that have more subs and you know so much more than those detail guys about cars. Great vid!
I was in 4th grade when the 1982 Trans Am came out. Pop up headlamps, 2nd gen Turbo Trans Am hood, and a satisfying rumble out of the exhaust...AND THEN Knight Rider came out....talk about fantasy car. 17 yrs later I bought a 1982 WS7 Trans Am...yes WS7, look it up, and dream realized. Great car, loved it.
Another thing to do/check is the vacuum line to the booster. There is a check valve in there that gets "gunked" up. Either replace the whole thing or cut back the hose a little on each end. Clean the check valve and also the grommet on the booster. This will give you a good seal and proper vacuum. Also helps with slightly mushy feel.
I like how your videos have a different feel every so often. After all the talking into the camera videos this was a cool change. Don't mind the other style, just digging the difference.
Nice to see the Trans Am Firebird getting some love. YES, I want to see the whole restoration! It already is a "restomod" with the new brake lines in back. Do improvements that time has given you (better parts) and the ones time has forced on you (unavailable parts). I want to know what you end up with.
Man i cannot wait until your next episode on the dirty bird! My 89 GTA dirty bird still has the original R12 in it as well, never converted and only blows hot to the defrost only. Extremely interested as to what you are capable of doing!! Keep up the great videos Matt, they're an inspiration to actually turn some wrenches on mine!!
Once again Matt nice video im doing the same right now with my 87 SS I just picked up , cant wait to see more on this car im really getting back into my Era of cars
oh man those roads remind me of the Wagner HS days with my 88 IROC. Did a 360 one day after school unintentionally when it was raining. Ill be on the island till september so hit me up for a car show soon, its too hot for the track right now.
Bro them wheel cylinder clips are the worst thing GM ever did !! Lol I use to work at Midas did many ! I have the tool that spreads them apart works pretty good .. not much room to work in the camera makes it look like you have all kinds of room lol Nice job brother! And I use the same bleeding technique it works great! Bleeding brakes is like moving when you need someone nobody is around!haha!!
The best way to fix a stuck valve is to just start the car and smash the breaks really hard and fast and let up fast. Do that a few times and it will recenter again.
I know it was 3 years ago...won't matter much now, but you put the primary shoes on one side and the secondaries on the other. Hard to tell just watching the video but I'm pretty sure.... Great videos though. My plans are to get a third gen and do exactly what you're doing. Your videos will be a great help for me.
Thank you for this video Matt. I did my front and rear brakes, calipers and rear shoes and wheel cylinders. I had the same problem the rear brakes won’t stop the wheels 🛞. I bleed the heck out of the front and rear brakes and yet the rear won’t stop as much. It’s only the front brakes stop perfect. I also have a brake light indicator on too. I thought it was my 3rd middle brake light being out. All I have to do is tap the portioning valve or replace it? I did drive the car back and forth and hitting the brakes and trying to allow the rear brakes to adjust the right depth. My E-brake is not that affective. What do you suggest bro?
You should get a 19lb prop valve spring I bought a pack of 5 and I used 1 But I have a 88 gta and my rear brakes were changed 1 time 25 years ago and never again And when I hit the brakes my car nose dived bad And now the rear brakes are wearing norminlly and my car stops like brand new I'll send you 1 for free if you try it
I have had to change brakes like those. I don't know what the idiot at GM was thinking when he/she designed them but they have a special place for them in automotive hell.
Who want’s Episode 6?
I do!
This guy!
I’d rather see more of this than the taho! I still watch them all tho lol
Everyone!
Did the brakes feel like they had no pressure and felt very loose?
Theres just something about thirdgens that make me happy
I am so thankful my '86 came with 4 wheel disc.
LsxMatt, how do you not have more than 28k subs? There's guys that all they do is detail vids that have more subs and you know so much more than those detail guys about cars. Great vid!
I was in 4th grade when the 1982 Trans Am came out. Pop up headlamps, 2nd gen Turbo Trans Am hood, and a satisfying rumble out of the exhaust...AND THEN Knight Rider came out....talk about fantasy car. 17 yrs later I bought a 1982 WS7 Trans Am...yes WS7, look it up, and dream realized. Great car, loved it.
The voice over plus the period correct music @lsxmatt your a great content creator
I'm so excited for this series! Your production on these videos is so good. Great job Max!
3rd gens are part of my soul. The music you use is astounding! Love the project man, subscribed.
Another thing to do/check is the vacuum line to the booster. There is a check valve in there that gets "gunked" up. Either replace the whole thing or cut back the hose a little on each end. Clean the check valve and also the grommet on the booster. This will give you a good seal and proper vacuum. Also helps with slightly mushy feel.
I really appreciate these videos helping me out for my third gen Camaro.
80's music and 80's thirdgens....ah....good times...good times...I remember them well.
Glad you are recording and explaining your processes.
I like how your videos have a different feel every so often. After all the talking into the camera videos this was a cool change. Don't mind the other style, just digging the difference.
Thanks! Also you should check out the other 4 video’s in this playlist if you haven’t already. They all have this same format.
I always say this because it's true nothing will ever beat the classics!
Nice to see the Trans Am Firebird getting some love. YES, I want to see the whole restoration! It already is a "restomod" with the new brake lines in back. Do improvements that time has given you (better parts) and the ones time has forced on you (unavailable parts). I want to know what you end up with.
Love the Trans Am. I am restoeing a 82 myself. 😉
I’m a bit behind on watching the videos, but I’m loving this project!
*For each Trans Am video...I am temped to add a 3rd Gen to my fleet.*
Man i cannot wait until your next episode on the dirty bird! My 89 GTA dirty bird still has the original R12 in it as well, never converted and only blows hot to the defrost only. Extremely interested as to what you are capable of doing!! Keep up the great videos Matt, they're an inspiration to actually turn some wrenches on mine!!
God that camaro looks so fucking good! Perfect color,stance,wheels..damn
Nice Video, the end scene is so beautiful!
Thank you for this presintation. Great info. Copied what you did.have good stoping power on my 87 camaro✌
That super clean looks like it works really well
Once again Matt nice video im doing the same right now with my 87 SS I just picked up , cant wait to see more on this car im really getting back into my Era of cars
oh man those roads remind me of the Wagner HS days with my 88 IROC. Did a 360 one day after school unintentionally when it was raining. Ill be on the island till september so hit me up for a car show soon, its too hot for the track right now.
Glad to you working on the T/A again 👍🏼
Great video, good tips on rear brake drums, can’t wait to watch the next Episode 6. 👍😎
I’m in Sacramento and I need a mechanic like this...
Lol always use the turkey baster also. Nice video.
That’s smart putting “stranger things” in the title.
Can’t wait to see the interior work
YOUR BAD ASS DUDE KEEP ON ROCKIN
Bro them wheel cylinder clips are the worst thing GM ever did !! Lol
I use to work at Midas did many !
I have the tool that spreads them apart works pretty good .. not much room to work in the camera makes it look like you have all kinds of room lol
Nice job brother! And I use the same bleeding technique it works great!
Bleeding brakes is like moving when you need someone nobody is around!haha!!
Great video! The music is spot on :)
This was good. I want to know how to fix up a third gen (or 4th gen) to get it to reliable daily status.
Genius one man brake bleeding keep them coming
The best way to fix a stuck valve is to just start the car and smash the breaks really hard and fast and let up fast. Do that a few times and it will recenter again.
Thats what I was doing when the brakes came back👍
I know it was 3 years ago...won't matter much now, but you put the primary shoes on one side and the secondaries on the other. Hard to tell just watching the video but I'm pretty sure....
Great videos though. My plans are to get a third gen and do exactly what you're doing. Your videos will be a great help for me.
I came for the car repairs, I stayed for the 80’s montage music.
Finally!!! This is the reason I subbed to your channel was the Trans Am lol 😂
Love this car man awesome Job.
Awesome videos. Thanks
Thank you for this video Matt. I did my front and rear brakes, calipers and rear shoes and wheel cylinders. I had the same problem the rear brakes won’t stop the wheels 🛞. I bleed the heck out of the front and rear brakes and yet the rear won’t stop as much. It’s only the front brakes stop perfect. I also have a brake light indicator on too. I thought it was my 3rd middle brake light being out. All I have to do is tap the portioning valve or replace it? I did drive the car back and forth and hitting the brakes and trying to allow the rear brakes to adjust the right depth. My E-brake is not that affective. What do you suggest bro?
Keep saving them, Matt!
Matt check out Big Brake Upgrade. Talk to Scott great guy and great products 3rd gen specific
Can’t wait for the next vid
Stick with the original brakes instead of upgrading - that's my thoughts. Great video.
Great video but the music is a little loud compared to your voice. Other than that I really enjoyed your pace and delivery. Top notch.
New subscriber here. Lovin’ the vids. Especially on the Tahoe. Keep up the fine work brotha. Looking for to more vids
How did u get all this knowledge man I wish u were my mechanic...
Nice work. Also I noticed the right front fender is bend. I hope you can fix it. Cheers.
The previous owner said a deer ran into it!
@@lsxmatt Oh, god. Poor deer. I'm afraid it's dead by the hit, right?
Lucas Martínez Parra how would he know😂
@@ATrueOttomanFuck you. 🖕😡
Hahaha nothing better than a fresh rebuild on drums and they just dont work, seems to be the way it always goes for one reason or another
You should get a 19lb prop valve spring I bought a pack of 5 and I used 1
But I have a 88 gta and my rear brakes were changed 1 time 25 years ago and never again
And when I hit the brakes my car nose dived bad
And now the rear brakes are wearing norminlly and my car stops like brand new
I'll send you 1 for free if you try it
Can I ask what camera you are using? Your videos always seem really clear.
Half is with a gopro 7 and the other half is with an iphone 10.
Man you should have converted the breaks over to a set of late 90's early 2000's S10 2wd set of discs
Im probably gonna go to ls1 front brakes.
@@lsxmatt I would love to upgrade the breaks on my ls swapped Blazer, but ls1 Camaro break calipers will not fit :/
How do you swap these drums for calipers on these cars Matt? I'm a newby doing this...as you can guess.
I have a 88 camaro Iroc and a 95 camaro and I need a good mechanic.
THE GEN 2...JS...I HAD THE MAROON ONE...LOVE THE BLUE GEN 2
Loving this channel !
I have had to change brakes like those. I don't know what the idiot at GM was thinking when he/she designed them but they have a special place for them in automotive hell.
Keep up the good work i love the videos
Okay my iroc is next so when you coming over lol
enough of the Tahoe it's summer time every body, Camaro needs to come out, great job matt
80's music while fixing a 80's car👍
I see what you did with the title there
lets talk, AWD third gens..... Can it be done?
Good content
FUCK YEAH BUBBA....YEAH!!!!
Do more Tahoe vids
That clip on the cylinder can be hard to put back on. Hard to see what you are doing.
I can't wait to play with my 89 firebird formula! Video of it will be here! ua-cam.com/users/carsontheFritz
Me
Just remove the ac. You have ttops.
They dont work.. Sunburn sucks
Said the man we never see not wearing a hat.