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.
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.
hole in the rubber and 9 months later it's back in the shop :)
Thats busted rubber will have you downtown and walking for the next 18+ yrs.
Must have seen you do 50 brake jobs... first time I've seen the pin cleanout. Gripping!
I never thought to clean them like that. I feel like I have to redo my brake job now
Best part about being a straight shooter is you never have to remember what you told who. Just tell everybody the truth. 😊 Enjoyable video.👍
"if you tell the truth you never have to remember anything," Mark Twain.
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 cam never satisfy the armchair youtube experts, stop trying. I watch you because you are humble, honest and admit your mistakes.
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
A little "Scotty-shade", makes my day!
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.
Scotty is probably more successful then 99% of the people who hate on him, including you.
I used that Permatex purple stuff and now am unfortunately dead. Way to go, Eric! 😂
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'll watch any and all brake videos you make, Mr O! Keep em coming.....
Thanks so much for keeping us entertained, inspired and educated.
Stay safe, boss, you the man!
I’m home all day now so I enjoy watching you work and telling your stories, thanks Erik O👍🏼
Oh oh ohhh... right on the scotty special with brake video ACTION!
I'm excited
One of the few that hit that 👍 SMA baby !!!
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
I learn something new in almost every video you put out there. Love this channel. Keep on growing!
Watching very early videos, I just want to say that your confidence has, exponentially, improved over time.
Kudos
You sir are a TRUE cornerstone to our profession!! THANK YOU FOR REFUSING TO “RIG” A REPAIR!!!!!
Nothing better to get some normalcy in our day than watching you do a brake job, Eric. Thanks!
Great job! A real conscientious mechanic. Thanks for bringing us along. Be well!
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.
@@ronaldderooij1774 yes drove today and completed fronts no noise and car feels like new again
Good job on that break job ! Love it when you caught yourself on a step or two off ! Lol keep them Videos coming! Be safe with the big c.
Never get tired of your videos!!!! Gave me confidence to do my own brakes!!!!!
... soon they will complain about the way you sat “Bruh”...great vid as usual! Stay safe and healthy all of you!
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!!!!
Learned a couple great tricks I never knew about while watching this. Thanks!
Love the brake videos! There is something for this DIYer to learn on every one of 'em.
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!
I really love the brake video's ❤
Thanks for the video Eric. Blessings to you and your family
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
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.
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.
Always enjoy your videos, they have saved me money working on my own cars.
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....
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. 😛
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!
I literally learn something new about brakes every video.. Thank you..
I just like your brake job! You do the right service on them!
Greetings from Greece!
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!
11:27 "Now they should have nothing bad to say"
...you've met the Internet, correct? :-)
MR. O I love the videos I can't believe I just sat and watched another brake job
As usual 👍your video
made my day, I had 3 Camrys, different style over the years due to a good dealer.
I hope you all of you stay safe
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
... and in Eric's area there is no doubt about which side is the dirty side, unlike cars from hoity-toity cities.
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!
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.
Excellent work as always, a joy to watch!
4:38 no sheep sound track 🐑 ...Eric O. come on brother 😜😂👍👍🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑
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.
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.
I ALWAYS Learn something new on these vids. Thanks Eric.
Hahaha I love that. " Bro you can't use that everyone gonna die " hahaha !
Whoa!! Hub Cap Down!!! Nice!!!; )
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! 👌🏼👍🏻
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.
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!
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 .
Bouncer: welcome to the salty spittoon, how tough are you?
Eric: tougher than rhino skin
Bouncer: right this way sir
I miss the sheep soundtrack, where is it?
Great tip on the caliper pin boots. I never knew how to do that. Thanks. Your videos always teach me something. Either how to do it or I better bring it to a real mechanic. Lol
Maybe your 900th brake video, but I always learn something new. Thanks for what you do Eric!
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**
Good video Eric as usual. Never saw that style of rubber boots before. See you learn something from your brake videos no matter how many you film. Thanks bud you and family stay well Artie ❤️😊
I like how thorough you are with the cleaning and lubrication. It definitely will affect what I do the next time brakes are needed around here.
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 !
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!
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.. 😉
@@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.
The brake pad packaging always smells like fish.
Good video. Good camera work and I like that torch and water spray trick. Thanks
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.
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.
😳so you're named after Ponchrello😂😂😂😂so you're a 70's remake?
Enjoyed that standard brake job - became an interesting view. Good to see someone go the extra mile cleaning things up - the hub face clean was particulary well done. There is pleasure knowing that the brakes are done correctly.
I found that a quick drive and brake test is needed to get that coating off and be confident that the brakes are ready to bite hard if needed straight away..
Nylon brush in the drill is a nifty trick. I'll have to give it a go on the next brake job! Thanks Eric!
Eric has to use
silicone paste on the guide pins otherwise all the engineers have a thermo nuclear ☢️ melt down LOL
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.
Another excellent vid, Dr. O. A good rep is worth hanging onto. Let it get away, it's a looong time getting it back.
Not sure of the rest of your viewers but I still love the brake job videos. Thanks for the new upload.
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! 😋
Love your business advice. I have a small mechanic hobby business I not long started and your advice helps lots.
Your videos are the best on UA-cam.
thanks for all you do. You have given me a fresh reboot to my career. I've always enjoyed the pleasure of solving a problems on vehicles. I just kinda lost interest , i think because i had no one to share my experiences with. I just ordered me an AGT Lab scope book and i am going to try to get to the next level. I have owned my Modis for 15 yrs and have used it maybe 30 times. Sorry i talked so long. Thanks again. Hope to maybe meet you one day.
Now THAT is a super cool South Main Auto coffee mug. Have to have one, so I bought one.
I like the brake videos. Made it less intimidating to do. While doing a tire rotation on my mom's car I found that the pins where seized. With the help of your videos I had them sliding like new 👍
Big fan of those coated rotors. Come in handy in Indiana as well! Thanks for the tips!
Pretty clever with the brake clean drop.
I knew it was coming, but it still makes a smile.
Thanks Mr. O.
Good job on the brakes for the Toyota. You do quality work. If I didn't live in Texas you would see my 90 vette on a regular basis. Keep up the videos. Ed
Another quality brake job and video by Dr. O . Woo Hoo !
Ethics and honesty, kudos to you Eric O!😀😇😉
Damn, what a great video. I subscribed literally because you did such a thorough job. Thanks for the bonus tip on the sticky caliper pin at the end.
“Scotty Kilmer special” I died 🤣🤣🤣