When I worked in General Aviation (small planes) I had a Work Order for a "pitot-static test" (testing the plumbing for the altitude and airspeed indicators) on an old Bonanza. The first thing I noticed was the housing for the pitot tube (airspeed) was crushed, and sure enough, it leaked badly. The local Fixed Base Operator parts room had nothing for it, but their chief mechanic, Tony, came by. I talked with him about it, and he knew the customer. The guy planned to fly home that afternoon, but the plane was unsafe to fly as it was. Tony suggested we wrap it with red vinyl tape, test it, and log the temporary repair. Tony also opined the guy would probably want us to put chewing gum on the housing. Just about then the customer walked up so Tony explained what the problem was. The customer asked, "Can't you put chewing gum on it?" No kidding - he did! Tony explained our plan, and it was done. The next time I saw the plane, a few months later, the red tape had been painted silver. [Sigh] Moral of the story: if they want it jury rigged today, they will try to keep it jury rigged forever.
Honestly, how many mechanics would go through the trouble of cleaning calipers that well? That is a very simple and straightforward job but you did amazingly well, yet again. It's a pleasure to watch you work Eric. I see some people already gave that video a thumbs down. Like, seriously ? Who can give SMA videos a thumbs down? This, in my opinion, is by far the best automotive Channel on UA-cam.
@sidvis7235 hes talking about cleaning the clogged up boot with brake clean and a drill pretty much every flat rate tech will grease it up see that its not completely seized and finish up the job
I want to thank you for all the knowledge you've shared. You helped me rebuild my 94 f150 and diagnose a bad MAF sensor. you have also inspired me to turn a wrench for a living, I start Monday at my local performance and modification shop as a mechanic :) thanks again!!!!
I just discovered this channel even though I've seen the name here and there. This guy is awesome and I love the detailed explanation during the repair process. The HD quality is phenomenal so I subscribed. Time to catch up on some of the older videos also. Great job!
I was also late to the ball so I go through the old ones frequently. Thoroughly awesome mechanic and troubleshooter; hard to find them in the same person.
I don't mind seeing lots of brake jobs. Each is a little bit different and I always learn something new. Gives me the confidence to keep doing it myself. Great videos!
Have to thank you for your information. Today I completed my rear brakes and couldn't have done it without the confidence you have me you were right I can do it Thanks again
Thank you for your videos. I have been working on stuff for many years. And, you are still able to show me new things! Much appreciated! Do well to take care
I was wondering why one of my pads on my 2013 Corolla was worn more that the opposite pad. Well, there you have it, there was in fact a stuck pin. Got it all cleaned up per Eric O style, and back together, should be good to go!!. Thanks.
I've screwed up two ABS units from pressing the caliper pistons back like that. Stopped doing that years ago and use a vacuum bleeder while slowly compressing the piston. Also, I use a small air hammer with a 1" flat face bit on the rotors to break them loose. Less chance of denting a wheel bearing with hard hammer hits. Great video.
What about drawers in old furniture that tend to stick? Traditionally people rub the runners with candle wax, but silicone grease may be a better solution.
Every time I see that cart you work off of it reminds me of the ones they had in school where the teacher would roll in the TV and VCR to show a movie! Ahh the memories....
Last week Scotty took a jab at mechanics trying to teach youtubers how to use the Pico scope. He even waved a shinny one around, to prove he owned one.
Just had the same issue on my son's Pontiac Vibe. I knew something was wrong when I saw the pads were worn like a wedge. Had to use the smoke wrench too. Definitely the most useful tool I have ever spent money on.
Love the brake vids, and I've learned a thing or two from them. Recently did a brake job and for the first time ever, had some air stuck under the piston boot. Thanks to your videos, I knew to lift the edge up with a pick, and work the air out of it!
You are so right about hack work at the customer's request. I looked at a van that was hacked, a year after it was hacked, thought the shop ripped the guy off, and told him to take it back to the shop that fixed it. Fortunately the shop kept notes on their computer, and reminded the guy that he hacked it for him as a favor.
Two things... 1 even after 900 brake job vejaos, I’m still learning. Awesome! 2 those brooks brass hammers are beautiful, but damn expensive! Probably wait until Christmas to get my set. Stay safe E Dirty Side Down
Another great brake job done correctly. Like many others I enjoy watching the brake jobs. About a month ago I did the front rotors, and pads on my wife's Lincoln Town Car. I'm so glad I live in the south and don't have the rust to deal with like you folks up north .
Scotty always says, "Rev up your engines!", but the only thing I ever hear him rev up is his mouth lol. I'm so glad I found South Main Auto. It's refreshing to not only watch a true master mechanic work, but also hear someone who actually knows what they're talking about 👍 Keep up the good work, Eric!
I just fixed some frozen up brakes on a Camry. I didn't think to use a brush. I cleaned the rusty bores on the bracket with a drill bit before washing them with brake parts cleaner. I don't have a fancy media blaster so I had to resort to a file for the guide grooves. You're the pro!
My parts dude is named after the song “hey Mickey”, so don’t feel bad! Lol Now, with the slow business days, does Mrs “O” still come to work with ya? Thanks for the vid, needed a little Eric humor today!
You make disparaging comments about 100's of brake videos, but you finally dealt with a problem I have often, uneven wear and stuck pins. Next time, I gotta check those rubber things.....
I have a saying I’ve used for years on various managers “ why is there always enough time to do it over but never enough time to do it right” you copy that Ponch!
“Bro you can’t use that. Everybody’s gonna die.” So true... people are ridiculous. Don’t mind them Eric. You keep doing things your way because this channel is great. I’ve learned so much from watching. Thank you for the videos!
Reputation is what brings customers back. As long as you have repeat customers because of your honesty and being a good mechanic you will always have good business. Screw the rest.
You are absolutely right on doing things the right way and not rigging things up!! Because it will come back to bite you customers always forget that they told you to do it and any time there is a problem they are calling you to fix it! I go through the same things when installing flooring a lot of people don’t want to do it right because of the cost so I tell them well I can’t help them but maybe someone else can do it for beer money and good luck!! Typically anytime someone complains about the price your better off walking away!!
I have watched a lot of your videos. I enjoy them all. One of the reasons, I never see you doing something inappropriate to repair a vehicle. A work around that saves time without compromising the repair is smart not shoddy. You take pride in what you do. That isn't ego. You are a good man. Wish you were in Florida in my area! God bless to you and your family. Give your better half an extra hug and kiss from all of us!
Hi Erik, in my part of the world down South (South Africa) spelling with a K is usual, any case now you teach this old dog 61 summers a new trick as rust only is at our coastal towns and I never saw a pin rusted in and I only saw snow 3 times in my life time and it was not even 1/4 inch thick , must say I enjoy your channel a lot, Keep it up and stay safe, glad to see the eye looks better. Stay safe Pieter
Now I understand what the 3 C's mean as us mechanics- comments, criticism, and concerns 🤣 seriously though, keep up the great work Eric. I always enjoy watching your videos, informative yet entertaining!
Wife: don't do watch anything other than those damn mechanics on youtube! The Tv: "today im going to show you why changing your wiper blades will destroy your car" Me: **smiles**
Always good to see a brake job done right, your personality and comedy adds so much more :-D You care about the safety of the driver and occupents, cant get much better than that.
First found SMA about 2 years ago looking for a video on how to do an automatic transmission fluid and filter change for my 98 Camry. The best detailed explanation on how to do it by a true professional. Now I just enjoy watching the tackling of all kinds of other auto problems and enjoy learning a thing or two. Such a nice change from the usual media barrage of bad news we get in Australia. Please keep the videos coming Eric. If you do any clutch, gearboxes or auto transmissions in the future, would be great to see. Regards.
I found a 4 ounce tube Dow Corning silicone dielectric grease at work and have been using it as a lubricant for seals and o rings for the past 4 years. Stuff works fantastic.
My son did a brake job on his 2002 Prius (used to be mine) at 200K miles, just on general principles. Just a few mm left on the front but it was time to clean and lube things anyway. The rear shoes didn't have any measurable wear.
Couple years ago had the same situation with a seized caliper pin. Used some heat had the bracket chocked up in the vise. Vise grips on the pin. Evidently got a little hog wild with the heat, went to rotate the pliers and it was like a shotgun went off. Pliers hit the wall and put a hole in it. Pretty impressive so use caution when doing this!
I just did the rear brakes on my buddy’s Pontiac G6; I ordered PowerStop pads and rotors from RockAuto. After a long delay by Fedex, it turned out that RA sent me the wrong pads, so I had to go to AA to get the correct ones to finish the job. I got the WearEver Gold pads with a $10 discount. I was also able to set up a return for just the pads to RockAuto so I could use the supplied rotors. AA is running a pretty good promotion right now with a $25 rebate on Gold or Platinum pads and rotors; that’s probably why your customer got them himself. Kinda wish I’d done that in the first place 😀. Glad to hear you like the Platinums. His pins had also become stiff; not as bad as this ‘Yota but they were difficult to get out, and the pads were uneven on one side. Weird thing on the G6 is the upper caliper bracket bolt backs into the big suspension joint (I think control arm?) so not only couldn’t I use my impact to get it out, I couldn’t even use a socket and breaker bar. I had to use a 13mm box wrench and a mallet to loosen it; thankfully it wasn’t badly corroded or stuck. Another weird thing is the G6 bracket bolts have a 13mm hex, but the bolts for the pins are a 14mm hex. I have never seen where the bracket bolts are smaller, not even on foreign cars 😄. (The thread was much larger, I forget how big but at least 14). WTF GM?
Not all of you, but, in my mind, an unacceptable number will. But, hey, if telling the government to "back the off" is more important to some of you than their (or your) next of kin, who am I to comment? Just remember this lockdown/social distancing thing only slows the spread of the virus, it doesn't eliminate it. My dad and I somehow got infected about 3 weeks into the lockdown here (Belgium, started March 13th). My dad (89) didn't make it. He went from being a little under the weather, spending most of the day in bed, and me saying: "Oh, hey! -you're up, do you want me to make you a snack?", with him replying: "Nah, I'm not hungry. Thanks for making some fresh coffee, though.", to the ICU doctors saying: "the treatment is not taking hold, his organs are failing, we're suggesting to just keep him sedated and letting him go." in under 24 hours. Covid-19 is a very nasty bug, because it spreads easily and is quite relaxed about making its presence known. Even when my dad rapidly deteriorated to where I decided "ok, we need an ambulance here.", I didn't expect Corona virus to be the cause of his ailments. Having been, obviously, also infected (as I was the only one to venture outside during the lockdown, taking every recommended precaution), I suffered no other symptoms than those of a run of the mill cold, with a slight fever for a couple of days. I'm currently unemployed, but, before having this situation thrust upon me, I would never have considered not going to work being only "that" slightly ill. Fortunately, our government imposed measures seem to have worked "the other way 'round". None of the people I, at a distance, interacted with during the period I was unaware I'd been infected, have fallen ill. I take a lot of comfort from that.
ERIC, thanks for the tips always enjoyable to watching you doing those repairs for years never get tired from watching brotha and always appreciate you.cheeeeeers
Ugh... memories from my 1995 Saturn. Rear caliper pins kept going dry, burning up pads and warping the rotor. First thing I checked was for holes in the rubbers, but there weren't any. Replaced whole caliper, and still had the same issue. I finally stopped using the crappy black lube packets to coat the pins and used a good lithium grease. Never had any more problems for the life of the car. Gotta keep those pins properly schmood! 8)
After watching so many of your videos and learning so much, I’m so chuffed to see that we do brakes in the same way- even down to having the same tool to clean out the slide pin holes! 👌🏼👍🏻
a Scotty Kilmer Special heh. Everything else is an endless moneypit or a terrible gashog. the rust flying off that rotor as you hammered it gave me a headache. I love your little tips and tricks (the nylong brush on a drill is brilliant) that only come from years of experience. As a DIYer it is greatly appreciated. You are incredibly transparent, I'd question any shop that tried to cut your work down.
You may mention if you have a epas system to strike the rotor at 12:00 and 6:00 positions to avoid possible damage to the steering rack position sensor Maybe this car is a typical hydraulic steering system.Keep up the good work Eric.
Eric "Why you people love watching these brake videos I'll never know".
Most of the audience "It's the banter. The rambling thoughts spoken".
I simply enjoy watching a smart experienced guy doing his job. I actually had to get used to the banter, not my cup of tea.
Yea, like hanging out in the shop and bantering
When I worked in General Aviation (small planes) I had a Work Order for a "pitot-static test" (testing the plumbing for the altitude and airspeed indicators) on an old Bonanza. The first thing I noticed was the housing for the pitot tube (airspeed) was crushed, and sure enough, it leaked badly. The local Fixed Base Operator parts room had nothing for it, but their chief mechanic, Tony, came by. I talked with him about it, and he knew the customer. The guy planned to fly home that afternoon, but the plane was unsafe to fly as it was. Tony suggested we wrap it with red vinyl tape, test it, and log the temporary repair. Tony also opined the guy would probably want us to put chewing gum on the housing. Just about then the customer walked up so Tony explained what the problem was. The customer asked, "Can't you put chewing gum on it?" No kidding - he did! Tony explained our plan, and it was done.
The next time I saw the plane, a few months later, the red tape had been painted silver. [Sigh]
Moral of the story: if they want it jury rigged today, they will try to keep it jury rigged forever.
“Scotty Kilmer special” I died 🤣🤣🤣
These type of videos relax me so much. Just a guy talking to his fans while doing brakes 👍 love how much care he puts into every job he does
Must have seen you do 50 brake jobs... first time I've seen the pin cleanout. Gripping!
My learning for today how to clean and replace pin boots
I never thought to clean them like that. I feel like I have to redo my brake job now
He did another when he used a drill bit to clean out the hole....
Prestia2011 that was not the best method
Would love to know what tip he used to clean out the slider hole.
Best part about being a straight shooter is you never have to remember what you told who. Just tell everybody the truth. 😊 Enjoyable video.👍
I'm going to quote that on my Facebook and give credit with your name.
@@pfsantos007 Might wanna correct the grammar first lol
@@ZzzRoofus Agreed. Change "who" to "peeps"
"if you tell the truth you never have to remember anything," Mark Twain.
Honestly, how many mechanics would go through the trouble of cleaning calipers that well? That is a very simple and straightforward job but you did amazingly well, yet again. It's a pleasure to watch you work Eric.
I see some people already gave that video a thumbs down. Like, seriously ? Who can give SMA videos a thumbs down? This, in my opinion, is by far the best automotive Channel on UA-cam.
Cleaning and lubricating caliper slide pins? Did it with every brake job. All technicinas should.
@sidvis7235 hes talking about cleaning the clogged up boot with brake clean and a drill pretty much every flat rate tech will grease it up see that its not completely seized and finish up the job
@@Tizzy-sh5ql when you're flat-rate you don't have time to do what Eric does.. you'll lose your job
Nothing better to get some normalcy in our day than watching you do a brake job, Eric. Thanks!
I want to thank you for all the knowledge you've shared. You helped me rebuild my 94 f150 and diagnose a bad MAF sensor. you have also inspired me to turn a wrench for a living, I start Monday at my local performance and modification shop as a mechanic :) thanks again!!!!
Pretty clever with the brake clean drop.
I knew it was coming, but it still makes a smile.
Thanks Mr. O.
I just discovered this channel even though I've seen the name here and there. This guy is awesome and I love the detailed explanation during the repair process. The HD quality is phenomenal so I subscribed. Time to catch up on some of the older videos also. Great job!
I was also late to the ball so I go through the old ones frequently. Thoroughly awesome mechanic and troubleshooter; hard to find them in the same person.
The mysteries of why we love brake jobs. Each wheel loves to hide secretes. We love exposing the truths.
Ya don't just get the brake pads off'n there and slap new ones in? I feel like I oughta put some pants on now!
You sir are a TRUE cornerstone to our profession!! THANK YOU FOR REFUSING TO “RIG” A REPAIR!!!!!
I don't mind seeing lots of brake jobs. Each is a little bit different and I always learn something new. Gives me the confidence to keep doing it myself. Great videos!
Love the CHiPs story! Growing up in rural Scotland I remember us playing on our bikes pretending we were California Highway Patrol.
Have to thank you for your information. Today I completed my rear brakes and couldn't have done it without the confidence you have me you were right I can do it Thanks again
BGT A,
Congratulations, good to hear about someone who learned something then used that knowledge for doing a job.
Have you test driven it? I mean don't enjoy too soon.
@@ronaldderooij1774 yes drove today and completed fronts no noise and car feels like new again
Driver to rear brakes: weigh anchor!! 🤣
Watching very early videos, I just want to say that your confidence has, exponentially, improved over time.
Kudos
You cam never satisfy the armchair youtube experts, stop trying. I watch you because you are humble, honest and admit your mistakes.
Oh oh ohhh... right on the scotty special with brake video ACTION!
I'm excited
I used that Permatex purple stuff and now am unfortunately dead. Way to go, Eric! 😂
I'll watch any and all brake videos you make, Mr O! Keep em coming.....
I had my comment locked and loaded regarding the 3m silicone paste but you addressed it, so I can now rest easy at night. Thank you.
Not everything can smell as good as a reman CV axle, Eric!
Haha
Thank you for your videos. I have been working on stuff for many years. And, you are still able to show me new things! Much appreciated! Do well to take care
I was wondering why one of my pads on my 2013 Corolla was worn more that the opposite pad. Well, there you have it, there was in fact a stuck pin. Got it all cleaned up per Eric O style, and back together, should be good to go!!. Thanks.
sorry after 45 years in the trade i can't watch another brake job love the electrical diagnosing you rock brother
... soon they will complain about the way you sat “Bruh”...great vid as usual! Stay safe and healthy all of you!
I've screwed up two ABS units from pressing the caliper pistons back like that. Stopped doing that years ago and use a vacuum bleeder while slowly compressing the piston. Also, I use a small air hammer with a 1" flat face bit on the rotors to break them loose. Less chance of denting a wheel bearing with hard hammer hits. Great video.
Thank you for the ABS unit information. So noted.
Um, are the wheels not on the ground already?
Top Tip: 3M Silicone Past works great on double hung windows in your house, too!
What about drawers in old furniture that tend to stick? Traditionally people rub the runners with candle wax, but silicone grease may be a better solution.
Every time I see that cart you work off of it reminds me of the ones they had in school where the teacher would roll in the TV and VCR to show a movie! Ahh the memories....
hole in the rubber and 9 months later it's back in the shop :)
😂😂😂
Hole in the rubber and your paying for the next 20+years 😎😁😁😁🇬🇧😷🇬🇧
Thats busted rubber will have you downtown and walking for the next 18+ yrs.
You are the only channel on UA-cam that shows how to remove slide pin boots!! Finally
A little "Scotty-shade", makes my day!
SAME 👍
Last week Scotty took a jab at mechanics trying to teach youtubers how to use the Pico scope. He even waved a shinny one around, to prove he owned one.
I must be dense when was it.
Scotty is probably more successful then 99% of the people who hate on him, including you.
@@umbergbr April 30th. His video - "Thank you and Goodbye"
Just had the same issue on my son's Pontiac Vibe. I knew something was wrong when I saw the pads were worn like a wedge. Had to use the smoke wrench too. Definitely the most useful tool I have ever spent money on.
Love the brake vids, and I've learned a thing or two from them. Recently did a brake job and for the first time ever, had some air stuck under the piston boot. Thanks to your videos, I knew to lift the edge up with a pick, and work the air out of it!
You are so right about hack work at the customer's request. I looked at a van that was hacked, a year after it was hacked, thought the shop ripped the guy off, and told him to take it back to the shop that fixed it. Fortunately the shop kept notes on their computer, and reminded the guy that he hacked it for him as a favor.
One of the few that hit that 👍 SMA baby !!!
Ethics and honesty, kudos to you Eric O!😀😇😉
Two things... 1 even after 900 brake job vejaos, I’m still learning. Awesome! 2 those brooks brass hammers are beautiful, but damn expensive! Probably wait until Christmas to get my set.
Stay safe E
Dirty Side Down
I have done a few hundred brake jobs and I still learn tips from the master.
... and in Eric's area there is no doubt about which side is the dirty side, unlike cars from hoity-toity cities.
Another great brake job done correctly. Like many others I enjoy watching the brake jobs. About a month ago I did the front rotors, and pads on my wife's Lincoln Town Car. I'm so glad I live in the south and don't have the rust to deal with like you folks up north .
Scotty always says, "Rev up your engines!", but the only thing I ever hear him rev up is his mouth lol. I'm so glad I found South Main Auto. It's refreshing to not only watch a true master mechanic work, but also hear someone who actually knows what they're talking about 👍 Keep up the good work, Eric!
Well, when one has a " motor " mouth , they basically are " revving " up their " engine " 😜😆😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
IMO Scotty always looks drunk in his videos. He must be revving up that keggerator. 😛
I just fixed some frozen up brakes on a Camry. I didn't think to use a brush. I cleaned the rusty bores on the bracket with a drill bit before washing them with brake parts cleaner. I don't have a fancy media blaster so I had to resort to a file for the guide grooves. You're the pro!
My parts dude is named after the song “hey Mickey”, so don’t feel bad! Lol Now, with the slow business days, does Mrs “O” still come to work with ya? Thanks for the vid, needed a little Eric humor today!
You make disparaging comments about 100's of brake videos, but you finally dealt with a problem I have often, uneven wear and stuck pins. Next time, I gotta check those rubber things.....
I have a saying I’ve used for years on various managers “ why is there always enough time to do it over but never enough time to do it right” you copy that Ponch!
“Bro you can’t use that. Everybody’s gonna die.” So true... people are ridiculous. Don’t mind them Eric. You keep doing things your way because this channel is great. I’ve learned so much from watching. Thank you for the videos!
This was Eric's April fools joke on us - no spray can noises, and no re-installation of hardware. Ponch wouldn't do that to us!
Eric, you have taught me to do a much better brake job then I used to do. Will get the most life out of the pads and overall much better job. Thanks !
As an Erik (spelled correctly), I'd like to consider you an honorary Erik.
My son is named Erik with a "K". Erik is short for Fredrik, which is German. There is no letter C in the German alphabet, so our C is their K.
Even though I consider myself a brake expert now (thanks to you), I still love to see new break videos. Thank you so much!
Glad that Ponch (Eric O) was able to help.
I really love the brake video's ❤
Another good thing to use on those pin holes is a copper bore brush from a gun cleaning kit works for us in the south where we dont have much rust
11:27 "Now they should have nothing bad to say"
...you've met the Internet, correct? :-)
Reputation is what brings customers back. As long as you have repeat customers because of your honesty and being a good mechanic you will always have good business. Screw the rest.
4:38 no sheep sound track 🐑 ...Eric O. come on brother 😜😂👍👍🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑
YA THAT'S PRETTY BAAAAAAAAD, LOL.
Yeah he missed out on the brake cleaner sfx in the caddy rear brake video...smh.
You are absolutely right on doing things the right way and not rigging things up!! Because it will come back to bite you customers always forget that they told you to do it and any time there is a problem they are calling you to fix it! I go through the same things when installing flooring a lot of people don’t want to do it right because of the cost so I tell them well I can’t help them but maybe someone else can do it for beer money and good luck!! Typically anytime someone complains about the price your better off walking away!!
7:47 brakleen noise
I miss that sound so much! Thx! Reminds me of Wizardry 7 !
I literally learn something new about brakes every video.. Thank you..
I miss the sheep soundtrack, where is it?
I have watched a lot of your videos. I enjoy them all. One of the reasons, I never see you doing something inappropriate to repair a vehicle. A work around that saves time without compromising the repair is smart not shoddy. You take pride in what you do. That isn't ego. You are a good man. Wish you were in Florida in my area! God bless to you and your family. Give your better half an extra hug and kiss from all of us!
Hahaha I love that. " Bro you can't use that everyone gonna die " hahaha !
Bruh you just can't do that bruuuh
I’m home all day now so I enjoy watching you work and telling your stories, thanks Erik O👍🏼
Bouncer: welcome to the salty spittoon, how tough are you?
Eric: tougher than rhino skin
Bouncer: right this way sir
I took the survey on the holme page and I was glad to smile it up. I love this channel. Helps me enjoy my life in the shop.
If there’s no brake clean in this video I’m seriously going to be pissed lol
LOL - In the meantime i'm wondering why i'm watching another brake job...I guess SMA is just that enjoyable.
He knows the UA-cam algorithm loves brake jobs
7:46 friend.
Not sure of the rest of your viewers but I still love the brake job videos. Thanks for the new upload.
So, does Mrs O secretly call you Ponch? :-D
In bed when he rides Mrs. O like a motorcycle
Only if theres a '77 Firebird in the bay....
@@jefftreseder4358 Wowsers!
Hi Erik, in my part of the world down South (South Africa) spelling with a K is usual, any case now you teach this old dog 61 summers a new trick as rust only is at our coastal towns and I never saw a pin rusted in and I only saw snow 3 times in my life time and it was not even 1/4 inch thick , must say I enjoy your channel a lot, Keep it up and stay safe, glad to see the eye looks better. Stay safe Pieter
Whoa!! Hub Cap Down!!! Nice!!!; )
Now I understand what the 3 C's mean as us mechanics- comments, criticism, and concerns 🤣 seriously though, keep up the great work Eric. I always enjoy watching your videos, informative yet entertaining!
Wife: don't do watch anything other than those damn mechanics on youtube!
The Tv: "today im going to show you why changing your wiper blades will destroy your car"
Me: **smiles**
Maybe your 900th brake video, but I always learn something new. Thanks for what you do Eric!
Everyone's wearing those crap neon gloves. Myself included. Went to buy my usual brand and was sadly disappointed. Damn Rona!!!
wilahinely because they glow in the dark , should you have a black out.. 😉
I don't have a problem finding gloves because I don't wear them.
I've got 8 boxes of blue ones here in the UK 💯😎😁😷🇬🇧🤗🤗💪
@@danclack9648 Sometimes I start with them when wrenching, and end up with none by the end of the job. I definitely need them when painting though.
@@wilahinely. I get it when dealing with oily or greasy jobs. Other than that, I know they will not survive. I don't even try.
Always good to see a brake job done right, your personality and comedy adds so much more :-D
You care about the safety of the driver and occupents, cant get much better than that.
There's your problem lady!
@william III Oh, my!
First found SMA about 2 years ago looking for a video on how to do an automatic transmission fluid and filter change for my 98 Camry. The best detailed explanation on how to do it by a true professional. Now I just enjoy watching the tackling of all kinds of other auto problems and enjoy learning a thing or two. Such a nice change from the usual media barrage of bad news we get in Australia. Please keep the videos coming Eric. If you do any clutch, gearboxes or auto transmissions in the future, would be great to see. Regards.
The brake pad packaging always smells like fish.
I found a 4 ounce tube Dow Corning silicone dielectric grease at work and have been using it as a lubricant for seals and o rings for the past 4 years. Stuff works fantastic.
C'mon on man give me a brake lol
Northern patriot907 he’s got a pair, that should do him for now...
Big fan of those coated rotors. Come in handy in Indiana as well! Thanks for the tips!
😳so you're named after Ponchrello😂😂😂😂so you're a 70's remake?
appreciate the instruction on the rubber pin boots, didn't know how to replace them before this excellent and timely video. Keep up the good work.
Use a Disinfectant Brake Clean and inject and shoot it in the brake lines. Car won't need a brake job for another 500k
👍🏻😂🤣😂.
My son did a brake job on his 2002 Prius (used to be mine) at 200K miles, just on general principles. Just a few mm left on the front but it was time to clean and lube things anyway. The rear shoes didn't have any measurable wear.
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Brake hoses and petroleum products do not get along well with each other.
Chips was a great show. All those 80s shows were awesome. Dukes, knight rider, Chips, 6 million dollar man, etc.
Eric has to use
silicone paste on the guide pins otherwise all the engineers have a thermo nuclear ☢️ melt down LOL
Couple years ago had the same situation with a seized caliper pin. Used some heat had the bracket chocked up in the vise. Vise grips on the pin. Evidently got a little hog wild with the heat, went to rotate the pliers and it was like a shotgun went off. Pliers hit the wall and put a hole in it. Pretty impressive so use caution when doing this!
I think he pulled an April Fools when he skipped the torque wrench. There's got to be an Armchair out there ripping him about it! 😋
I just did the rear brakes on my buddy’s Pontiac G6; I ordered PowerStop pads and rotors from RockAuto. After a long delay by Fedex, it turned out that RA sent me the wrong pads, so I had to go to AA to get the correct ones to finish the job. I got the WearEver Gold pads with a $10 discount. I was also able to set up a return for just the pads to RockAuto so I could use the supplied rotors. AA is running a pretty good promotion right now with a $25 rebate on Gold or Platinum pads and rotors; that’s probably why your customer got them himself. Kinda wish I’d done that in the first place 😀. Glad to hear you like the Platinums.
His pins had also become stiff; not as bad as this ‘Yota but they were difficult to get out, and the pads were uneven on one side. Weird thing on the G6 is the upper caliper bracket bolt backs into the big suspension joint (I think control arm?) so not only couldn’t I use my impact to get it out, I couldn’t even use a socket and breaker bar. I had to use a 13mm box wrench and a mallet to loosen it; thankfully it wasn’t badly corroded or stuck. Another weird thing is the G6 bracket bolts have a 13mm hex, but the bolts for the pins are a 14mm hex. I have never seen where the bracket bolts are smaller, not even on foreign cars 😄. (The thread was much larger, I forget how big but at least 14). WTF GM?
Haven't ya watched the news lady, we're all going to die.
Not all of you, but, in my mind, an unacceptable number will.
But, hey, if telling the government to "back the off" is more important to some of you than their (or your) next of kin, who am I to comment?
Just remember this lockdown/social distancing thing only slows the spread of the virus, it doesn't eliminate it.
My dad and I somehow got infected about 3 weeks into the lockdown here (Belgium, started March 13th). My dad (89) didn't make it.
He went from being a little under the weather, spending most of the day in bed, and me saying: "Oh, hey! -you're up, do you want me to make you a snack?", with him replying: "Nah, I'm not hungry. Thanks for making some fresh coffee, though.", to the ICU doctors saying: "the treatment is not taking hold, his organs are failing, we're suggesting to just keep him sedated and letting him go." in under 24 hours.
Covid-19 is a very nasty bug, because it spreads easily and is quite relaxed about making its presence known. Even when my dad rapidly deteriorated to where I decided "ok, we need an ambulance here.", I didn't expect Corona virus to be the cause of his ailments.
Having been, obviously, also infected (as I was the only one to venture outside during the lockdown, taking every recommended precaution), I suffered no other symptoms than those of a run of the mill cold, with a slight fever for a couple of days.
I'm currently unemployed, but, before having this situation thrust upon me, I would never have considered not going to work being only "that" slightly ill.
Fortunately, our government imposed measures seem to have worked "the other way 'round". None of the people I, at a distance, interacted with during the period I was unaware I'd been infected, have fallen ill. I take a lot of comfort from that.
Great tip with the seize pin.
ERIC, thanks for the tips always enjoyable to watching you doing those repairs for years never get tired from watching brotha and always appreciate you.cheeeeeers
Never get tired of your videos!!!! Gave me confidence to do my own brakes!!!!!
Nylon brush in the drill is a nifty trick. I'll have to give it a go on the next brake job! Thanks Eric!
Ugh... memories from my 1995 Saturn. Rear caliper pins kept going dry, burning up pads and warping the rotor. First thing I checked was for holes in the rubbers, but there weren't any. Replaced whole caliper, and still had the same issue. I finally stopped using the crappy black lube packets to coat the pins and used a good lithium grease. Never had any more problems for the life of the car. Gotta keep those pins properly schmood! 8)
My son just watched it with me. He learned a lot. Thanks
Always enjoy your videos, they have saved me money working on my own cars.
After watching so many of your videos and learning so much, I’m so chuffed to see that we do brakes in the same way- even down to having the same tool to clean out the slide pin holes! 👌🏼👍🏻
a Scotty Kilmer Special heh. Everything else is an endless moneypit or a terrible gashog. the rust flying off that rotor as you hammered it gave me a headache. I love your little tips and tricks (the nylong brush on a drill is brilliant) that only come from years of experience. As a DIYer it is greatly appreciated.
You are incredibly transparent, I'd question any shop that tried to cut your work down.
You may mention if you have a epas system to strike the rotor at 12:00 and 6:00 positions to avoid possible damage to the steering rack position sensor
Maybe this car is a typical hydraulic steering system.Keep up the good work Eric.
Another brake job.....well, yeah...……..and clever banter; what's not to like. Two thumbs up!