He always refers to her as the boss and he said none of this(referring to the house) means nothing without her. Thats sounds pretty good and you could tell he meant it
Impressive..Great work. Saved yourself a few pesos. Keeping busy and productive in the Philippines. All the sense of a job well done! Love it...I'd be nervous doing my own breaks. Greg.. You made it look so easy an very Un intimidating 👏 😊
You're definitely not crazy! You're quite the opposite Gregg! You're one of the endangered species in my opinion. Doing what needs to be done by yourself is not only economical but it also gives you a peace of mind knowing that you've done it properly. Hats off to you and Wilma!
Appreciate that comment. We always try to do things ourselves and be self sufficient. Don't want to owe anything or be withholding. At least while we can be.
Dude, I'm the same as you. At 59, it's not the same when I was 25, but still enjoyable! You still got good knees - kneeling like that for so long. I use a short chair on wheels now. Spinning the wheel during re-assembly, nice touch. Yeah, mentally reflecting on dad showing me the same thing. Oil change, sparks, distributer timing (loved using the timing light gun), the stinky differential lube, bleeding breaks. Even adding washers on the door lugs to make it close like new again. Remember GoJo? Loved the orange smell as a kid. It took time to learn the socket sizes as a kid though! Now days, I wear those thin rubber gloves from AutoZone, but back in the day, greasy hands were cool, ha! I still buff the car with Meguiars and a dual action (DA) polisher. Good times! Good surprise video, Wilma! Thank you🙂
Yes good to have experience in a time of need . i have paid to have my own done , then volunteered to help others that have a need and no way to get it done,
Yes, I remember family members and friends coming to my house in NY with oil and filter or brakes. We always knocked it out on a weekend. Good past time and saves money too.
Funny thing is when we first moved into our home. I would drive into the alley way and drain the oil. Ect. Ect now days the new vehicles come with that oil change feature. So I go down early every few months and drink coffee while someone else does it.
New subscriber today. I've done my own maintenance since I've been driving, I'm now 67. My wife is from Calbayog on Island of Samar and we have talks about moving there in the future. Enjoyed your video of the breakdown of costs of building and planning. Lots to think about! Looking forward to future vlogs. Happy New Year!!
I work in the mines in Papua New Guinea now as fly in fly out so been busy. I'm still based in Brisbane but most of the time I'm in PNG. My house in Dumaguete is progressing and will send you photos in email soon.
Great job Greg. Wilma is very lucky she’s got a husband that’s very handy. On the other hand Wilma is a very good and caring wife. It works both ways. That’s what marriage is all about. Wilma can also change flat tire. I’ve been living and driving here in the US for 36 years I never learned how to change a flat tire 😢. I call AAA 😀. Keeping busy keeps you young and fit Greg. God Bless you both.
Pump the brake pedal before starting the engine to seat the pads. Then drive cautiously to bed the pads to the rotors. Two tips, only remove the bottom bolt of the caliper then flip the caliper up and you have access to the pads. Use course sandpaper to scuff the rotors on both sides. Scuffing the rotors allows the pads to adhere quickly, since the rotors are not being machined. That is what you are really paying the mechanic shop for. Lastly the Brembos will probably wear a little faster because they are high performance pads and are a softer pad material with better stopping performance. Yes, going down those hills does accelerate pad wear. Oh, and use you weight to loosen or tighten the lug nuts.
good job greg.. i used to work on old vw bugs and busses and somehow my wife always ended up with a dirty hand print on her butt...the yelling was worth it.. i can almost hears wilma ordering you to wash up in the dirty kitchen or outdoor shower before you are allowed in ...good woman you have there
If you know what are you doing, it is always best to do things yourself. You buy quality parts and you know it is done right. It is NOT EASY to find people to do good work, even when you take your cart to the dealership....and that goes for everything else.
Got lucky this morning Ann actually tried to eat a little bit. She had two cups of coffee. Then she fell down and I helped her back into bed and cleaned up the mess she made. So I had to order her a new trash 🗑️ can because she destroyed hers falling on it a couple of times. So I ordered two! Two were cheaper than one! So after coffee and orange slices and eggs with cheese. She went back to bed. She gets me up at 3 am
Kudos Greg.. I've done everything but change the timing belt on my 20 year old PT Cruiser.. You may agree,, the satisfaction of doing the maintenance yourself is more rewarding than the money you save...
👍👍👍 Great job Welma ! (you too Greg lol). Wish I was in condition to DYI all these maintenance chores. Can you give out the name of the shop you recommend there ( that also has a lift ) ?
Another funny thing we had a flat on our way to the doctors office. I have not had a flat in 12 years! I did not even know where my tools were. Luckily the business I pulled into had a shop and used a fork lift to lift the truck. A little embarrassing for me. I had to totally replace a relatively new tire! That one flat cost me $280. Then last month after returning from a trip to the Doctors office in Lubbock I walk out to a flat tire. That was in the brand new tire I just replaced! This fix cost me just my time!
Always something. Good to ensure all jack's and tools are at the ready just in case. You were lucky. Here you would be on your own, until you get to a shop.
I do remember working on most of the cars we had with you when we are very little, i could do brakes, and other basics by myself b4 i was 10 im happy i learned that because now as you said i can do 90% of everything on a car
Hi Greg I would not rely on the small jack and definitely pack up with timber incase jack came down and block the rear wheels as well. Safety first. Otherwise very good demo 👌
I haven’t brought any of my vehicles to a garage for at least 15 years now . The last time I went was when I needed new pads also, they quoted me $100 just to inspect it first then they could tell me what I needed done , so I told them I already know what I need and they refused to put pads on without charging for the inspection first 🤷♂️ I’m a lot like you in this regard, I actually enjoy working on vehicles and do all my own oil changes and pretty much everything that doesn’t involve plugging into a computer. I even do work for friends as long as they pay for the parts I’m happy to do the work for free . I normally put my tire under the vehicle if I don’t feel like grabbing the jack stand 😂. Get work on the truck and even better camera work by the boss👍🏻👍🏻
Don’t need a jack stand unless you are going under the car. Always cool to have someone standing by to call the paramedics when you are working on your car. Have you seen my fingers. 😂
Hi, great video, I think I'd fade away if I just sat on my behind let alone when you want something done well then do it yourself. I'm soon moving to the Philippines, prob by Feb, our house finished last year. The thing that stands out most for me thru your vid tho? I'm going to bring my rattle gun, torque wrench and socket/wrench set, decent jack along with all my dewalt. It's not retirement, no way.. 😊
Nice video, must be the traffic and lot's of braking, we here in Namibia drive 150 to 200K with brake pads, our country is 2 x the size of California and only 2.5 million population and around 500k cars only we hardly use brakes as roads are empty if we drive to the capital Windhoek a 400 km drive what take us 2 hours 3/4 to 3 hours then you came across maybe 20 cars and 10 trucks over this 400 km.
Hi Greg. Great for you to do your own maintenance! I’m the same. I’ve always done tune ups, oil/filter changes and basic, regular maintenance myself. Without jack stands, I’d feel safer putting a big block of wood or a concrete block under the frame. Did you buy your socket set in the PHs? Or, bring it from the US? How’s the quality of tools there? I heard a lot of tools there are lower quality from China. Very thorough explanation of how to change the brake pads 👍. No, I don’t think you’re crazy doing this work yourself. My hobby is DIY including mechanical and carpentry. I’m same as you, I enjoy it.
All my tools are from the US. Yes, need a jack stand. Tools here are pretty low quality, but can find good stuff but pricey. I suggest ship your own in a balikbayan box.
@@buildingthephilippines Thanks for the tip. I’ve already organized and put almost all of my carpentry tools in small boxes, so they’re ready to be packed in a Balikbayan box once my house sells. Unfortunately, all my mechanical tools are back in Canada which I never brought when I moved to Japan. I’m not planning on doing major mechanical work other than oil changes and some minor maintenance anyway. I may build a small house though. But really an unknown since us expats can’t purchase land ourselves. We’ll see how lucky I am meeting a Filipina 😉.
And on this episode of Greg’s Garage…😂🤣 You’re right; the hardest part is getting off the couch! Not where I plan to be, when I retire next May/June. How satisfied are you with your Mitsubishi pickup? I’ll be looking for a 4x4 pickup when I touch down, next June
Definitely need to keep moving. I like the Strada. Can't go wrong with Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford or Nissan. The top 4 in the Philippines for trucks. Comes down to price and if dealership is close to your home.
@@buildingthephilippines sorry to jump in but I was going to ask the same question, kind of, toyota or mitsubishi? Between the two I tend to go for mitsubishi but only because toyota tends to present a better 'looking' car if you know what I mean...
I hear ya, dealership etc.. Your truck looks v capable and nice work on the truck bed. I've got to ask... Are you selling it or you just can't stand seeing it degrade in any way shape or form? 😅
Hi guys. Something was dripping after you compressed the pistons. Looked like water maybe from your AC but wouldn't think it would start dripping all of a sudden. Maybe over flow from your brake master?
You caught that too! Yes, push down if/when you can! Now, these kids cheat and use a cordless impact wrench. I've got my eye on the Makita XWT08T 18V LXT.
Bolts were just greased 2 weeks ago when I had the oil change. They remove calipers and use brake cleaner on the rotors and calipers. Regressed the bolts. Not sure about turning down rotors.
Always nice to do things yourself if you got all the right tools & knowledge . SAFETY FIRST! Jack stands Greg 👍). You’re a smart guy!! If not pay the shop to do the job. Always Torque lug nuts twice PERIOD👍. Good job 👏 Greg👍Now ice cream 🍨 time!!! Blessings 🙏🌸🌺🌼
Thank you sir..I spend a lot of time in The philippines, I like to be carefull of my things, of course I can accept i have to pay little more than The locals...but sometimes its to much...then i send my girlfriend...belive me they have no chanse to srewe her..😃
Great video… besides money saving… an enjoyable project. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You bet, appreciate the comment.
Good video man doing that live like that. Non rehearsed. Loved it!
Lol, never rehearse just wing it. Makes for more real content I think. Thanks for watching.
nicely done....I do the same thing with my brakes
Good to hear, we are shadetree mechanics. Thanks for commenting.
Good job. I always put the wheel under the sill of the car in case the jack slips
Good point on that point. I should have done the same.
I love how Wilma says how amazing you are about these things. This is how a marriage should be. But you do the same to her.
I'm a lucky guy. She is very caring and supportive wife.
He always refers to her as the boss and he said none of this(referring to the house) means nothing without her. Thats sounds pretty good and you could tell he meant it
100% true. Well said.
Great job on the DIY job on the front Brake Pads, and the care on the bedliner. Did that stuff like you most of my life. Thanks for the video.😊
I really enjoy it. Makes you appreciate your stuff more, I think. Thanks for commenting.
Impressive..Great work. Saved yourself a few pesos. Keeping busy and productive in the Philippines. All the sense of a job well done!
Love it...I'd be nervous doing my own breaks. Greg..
You made it look so easy an very Un intimidating 👏 😊
Thanks Bernie, appreciate it.
You're definitely not crazy! You're quite the opposite Gregg! You're one of the endangered species in my opinion. Doing what needs to be done by yourself is not only economical but it also gives you a peace of mind knowing that you've done it properly. Hats off to you and Wilma!
Appreciate that comment. We always try to do things ourselves and be self sufficient. Don't want to owe anything or be withholding. At least while we can be.
Dude, I'm the same as you. At 59, it's not the same when I was 25, but still enjoyable! You still got good knees - kneeling like that for so long. I use a short chair on wheels now. Spinning the wheel during re-assembly, nice touch. Yeah, mentally reflecting on dad showing me the same thing. Oil change, sparks, distributer timing (loved using the timing light gun), the stinky differential lube, bleeding breaks. Even adding washers on the door lugs to make it close like new again. Remember GoJo? Loved the orange smell as a kid. It took time to learn the socket sizes as a kid though! Now days, I wear those thin rubber gloves from AutoZone, but back in the day, greasy hands were cool, ha! I still buff the car with Meguiars and a dual action (DA) polisher. Good times! Good surprise video, Wilma! Thank you🙂
Your talking my language. Definitely enjoyable to work on your own vehicle. Your right good memories.
Yes good to have experience in a time of need . i have paid to have my own done , then volunteered to help others that have a need and no way to get it done,
Yes, I remember family members and friends coming to my house in NY with oil and filter or brakes. We always knocked it out on a weekend. Good past time and saves money too.
Really well done !!!
Thanks Erwin.
Nice job Greg!
Thank you appreciate it.
Funny thing is when we first moved into our home. I would drive into the alley way and drain the oil. Ect. Ect now days the new vehicles come with that oil change feature. So I go down early every few months and drink coffee while someone else does it.
Good idea, I will be there soon enough.
New subscriber today. I've done my own maintenance since I've been driving, I'm now 67. My wife is from Calbayog on Island of Samar and we have talks about moving there in the future. Enjoyed your video of the breakdown of costs of building and planning. Lots to think about! Looking forward to future vlogs.
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year Bob. Thanks for subscribing. It's definitely a huge move. We are glad we did it. Thanks for watching our videos.
Hi Greg, Always good to see you and Norma doing something different.
Cheers.
Hi Leo, I haven't heard from you in a while. Mixing it up a bit I guess.
I work in the mines in Papua New Guinea now as fly in fly out so been busy. I'm still based in Brisbane but most of the time I'm in PNG. My house in Dumaguete is progressing and will send you photos in email soon.
@leoembals6289 OK great, I'd love to see the progress.
Great job Greg. Wilma is very lucky she’s got a husband that’s very handy. On the other hand Wilma is a very good and caring wife. It works both ways. That’s what marriage is all about. Wilma can also change flat tire. I’ve been living and driving here in the US for 36 years I never learned how to change a flat tire 😢. I call AAA 😀. Keeping busy keeps you young and fit Greg. God Bless you both.
Thanks Sandy for the nice comment. Always trying to keep moving. Lol, no AAA here.
Good job Greg,just keep busy,
Thank you and always.
Nice work 👍
Fake brembos or real brembos that is the question.
Greg , I like the way you say No Problem Easy for someone not mechanically inclined
looks complicated lol !
It's really not hard at all. It's a bit physical, but not difficult to do. Thanks for commenting.
Pump the brake pedal before starting the engine to seat the pads. Then drive cautiously to bed the pads to the rotors. Two tips, only remove the bottom bolt of the caliper then flip the caliper up and you have access to the pads. Use course sandpaper to scuff the rotors on both sides. Scuffing the rotors allows the pads to adhere quickly, since the rotors are not being machined. That is what you are really paying the mechanic shop for. Lastly the Brembos will probably wear a little faster because they are high performance pads and are a softer pad material with better stopping performance. Yes, going down those hills does accelerate pad wear. Oh, and use you weight to loosen or tighten the lug nuts.
All good tips. Thanks for sharing.
I'm outside working on my car today too. Only difference it's 25 degrees here today.
Lol, always working on cars. Should open your own garage. Very cold.
I remember when i lived in Buffalo and had to do that , 15 minutes outside and 30 back inside to thaw out then back out again
good job greg.. i used to work on old vw bugs and busses and somehow my wife always ended up with a dirty hand print on her butt...the yelling was worth it.. i can almost hears wilma ordering you to wash up in the dirty kitchen or outdoor shower before you are allowed in ...good woman you have there
How did you know. Wash up before I wash up. I'm definitely a lucky man.
If you know what are you doing, it is always best to do things yourself. You buy quality parts and you know it is done right. It is NOT EASY to find people to do good work, even when you take your cart to the dealership....and that goes for everything else.
I agree 100%. If you do it yourself, it's probably better quality work.
Good job !!
Thanks.
Got lucky this morning Ann actually tried to eat a little bit. She had two cups of coffee. Then she fell down and I helped her back into bed and cleaned up the mess she made. So I had to order her a new trash 🗑️ can because she destroyed hers falling on it a couple of times. So I ordered two! Two were cheaper than one! So after coffee and orange slices and eggs with cheese. She went back to bed. She gets me up at 3 am
Your a good husband Charles, Ann is a lucky lady to have you. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, we have a Mitzubishi Expander and had to change the front pads after only 21k! Definitely will look into Brembo next time.
Hopefully they last longer. Thanks for watching.
Kudos Greg.. I've done everything but change the timing belt on my 20 year old PT Cruiser.. You may agree,, the satisfaction of doing the maintenance yourself is more rewarding than the money you save...
That's it in the nutshell. Feels good to do things yourself. Appreciate it more. Great point.
👍👍👍 Great job Welma ! (you too Greg lol). Wish I was in condition to DYI all these maintenance chores.
Can you give out the name of the shop you recommend there ( that also has a lift ) ?
It's a new shop right out of Dauin, heading South on the right hand side. Forget the name. They have 3 lifts I believe.
I definitely started learning about cars when i was very young. Probably 4 but you are correct dad. I just finished putting my car back together
Always had you guys involved in car repair. Good skill to have.
Another funny thing we had a flat on our way to the doctors office. I have not had a flat in 12 years! I did not even know where my tools were. Luckily the business I pulled into had a shop and used a fork lift to lift the truck. A little embarrassing for me. I had to totally replace a relatively new tire! That one flat cost me $280. Then last month after returning from a trip to the Doctors office in Lubbock I walk out to a flat tire. That was in the brand new tire I just replaced! This fix cost me just my time!
Always something. Good to ensure all jack's and tools are at the ready just in case. You were lucky. Here you would be on your own, until you get to a shop.
@@buildingthephilippines Is there any type of roadside service there, i.e. AAA?
Not that I know of. Pretty much on your own.
I do remember working on most of the cars we had with you when we are very little, i could do brakes, and other basics by myself b4 i was 10 im happy i learned that because now as you said i can do 90% of everything on a car
You definitely took it to the next level. Better to do yourself, as mechanics are expensive and not always honest.
Hi Greg I would not rely on the small jack and definitely pack up with timber incase jack came down and block the rear wheels as well. Safety first.
Otherwise very good demo 👌
I need to buy a jack stand. I was extra careful not to move the truck, but your right need a jack stand.
I haven’t brought any of my vehicles to a garage for at least 15 years now . The last time I went was when I needed new pads also, they quoted me $100 just to inspect it first then they could tell me what I needed done , so I told them I already know what I need and they refused to put pads on without charging for the inspection first 🤷♂️
I’m a lot like you in this regard, I actually enjoy working on vehicles and do all my own oil changes and pretty much everything that doesn’t involve plugging into a computer. I even do work for friends as long as they pay for the parts I’m happy to do the work for free .
I normally put my tire under the vehicle if I don’t feel like grabbing the jack stand 😂. Get work on the truck and even better camera work by the boss👍🏻👍🏻
It's good to know how to work on your own vehicles. Personal satisfaction and saves money. Wilma did great on the camera. Thanks for watching.
I put my wheel under the rotor as well for safety.
Great tip, I should have done that.
I think Harbor Freight has a sale on jack stands😂
Do they deliver to the Philippines? Not sure.
Man I have not replaced brakes in 12 years! On either of my vehicles. Both have under 50 thousand miles.
That's great, probably not much stop and go traffic. I think that eats up the brakes. Thanks for watching.
Don’t need a jack stand unless you are going under the car. Always cool to have someone standing by to call the paramedics when you are working on your car. Have you seen my fingers. 😂
Call the paramedics in Dauin? They would arrive on a carabao.
Hi, great video, I think I'd fade away if I just sat on my behind let alone when you want something done well then do it yourself. I'm soon moving to the Philippines, prob by Feb, our house finished last year. The thing that stands out most for me thru your vid tho? I'm going to bring my rattle gun, torque wrench and socket/wrench set, decent jack along with all my dewalt. It's not retirement, no way.. 😊
That's a good idea. I shipped all my tools in balikbayan boxes. Good to have proper tools. I wish I had a torque wrench. Smart to bring it.
@@buildingthephilippines oh yeah, all in those balik boxes for sure. Evelyn (ph) and I (uk) married here for the last 21 years are coming prepared 👍
Very nice, travel safe.
Nice video, must be the traffic and lot's of braking, we here in Namibia drive 150 to 200K with brake pads, our country is 2 x the size of California and only 2.5 million population and around 500k cars only we hardly use brakes as roads are empty if we drive to the capital Windhoek a 400 km drive what take us 2 hours 3/4 to 3 hours then you came across maybe 20 cars and 10 trucks over this 400 km.
Wow, it's much different than here. It's like an obstacle course dodging scooters. The mountain doesn't help. Thanks for watching.
Hi Greg. Great for you to do your own maintenance! I’m the same. I’ve always done tune ups, oil/filter changes and basic, regular maintenance myself. Without jack stands, I’d feel safer putting a big block of wood or a concrete block under the frame. Did you buy your socket set in the PHs? Or, bring it from the US? How’s the quality of tools there? I heard a lot of tools there are lower quality from China. Very thorough explanation of how to change the brake pads 👍. No, I don’t think you’re crazy doing this work yourself. My hobby is DIY including mechanical and carpentry. I’m same as you, I enjoy it.
All my tools are from the US. Yes, need a jack stand. Tools here are pretty low quality, but can find good stuff but pricey. I suggest ship your own in a balikbayan box.
@@buildingthephilippines Thanks for the tip. I’ve already organized and put almost all of my carpentry tools in small boxes, so they’re ready to be packed in a Balikbayan box once my house sells. Unfortunately, all my mechanical tools are back in Canada which I never brought when I moved to Japan. I’m not planning on doing major mechanical work other than oil changes and some minor maintenance anyway. I may build a small house though. But really an unknown since us expats can’t purchase land ourselves. We’ll see how lucky I am meeting a Filipina 😉.
Sounds like a good plan. Good luck with the move.
And on this episode of Greg’s Garage…😂🤣
You’re right; the hardest part is getting off the couch! Not where I plan to be, when I retire next May/June.
How satisfied are you with your Mitsubishi pickup? I’ll be looking for a 4x4 pickup when I touch down, next June
Definitely need to keep moving. I like the Strada. Can't go wrong with Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford or Nissan. The top 4 in the Philippines for trucks. Comes down to price and if dealership is close to your home.
@@buildingthephilippines sorry to jump in but I was going to ask the same question, kind of, toyota or mitsubishi? Between the two I tend to go for mitsubishi but only because toyota tends to present a better 'looking' car if you know what I mean...
Yeah, both are good. I went with Mitsubishi because my research showed this 2.4 turbo diesel of the Strada lasts forever. I hope that is correct.
I hear ya, dealership etc.. Your truck looks v capable and nice work on the truck bed. I've got to ask... Are you selling it or you just can't stand seeing it degrade in any way shape or form? 😅
Lol, I think I'm keeping it. I always keep my vehicles pristine. I like it clean and always maintenanced properly.
Hi guys. Something was dripping after you compressed the pistons. Looked like water maybe from your AC but wouldn't think it would start dripping all of a sudden. Maybe over flow from your brake master?
Yes, overflow. Reservoir was overfilled.
I guess I was in around 30 today
Not bad, good evening Charles.
Your Ute looks nice Greg, I’m guessing you don’t have many kms on it.
2 years old, 20k kilometers on it. Always keep it clean.
@@buildingthephilippines Does your odometer display both miles and kilometers?
Good question, just kilometers.
Any Chinese writing on the package, lol. Only suggestion is don't pull to loosen the nuts, push with your foot or you back will go again.
Lol, good point. Don't want that again.
You caught that too! Yes, push down if/when you can! Now, these kids cheat and use a cordless impact wrench. I've got my eye on the Makita XWT08T 18V LXT.
Yeah, they are nice.
$40 , yep they are fake, gotta clean and regrease the caliper bolts, do they have a place to turn rotors there?
Bolts were just greased 2 weeks ago when I had the oil change. They remove calipers and use brake cleaner on the rotors and calipers. Regressed the bolts. Not sure about turning down rotors.
If you care about your back, then next time step down on the lug wrench instead of pulling upwards on it to loosen the lugs 😅😉
Lol, good tip.
If u enjoy it so like Niki says Just Do It.....
Absolutely
Always nice to do things yourself if you got all the right tools & knowledge . SAFETY FIRST! Jack stands Greg 👍). You’re a smart guy!! If not pay the shop to do the job. Always Torque lug nuts twice PERIOD👍. Good job 👏 Greg👍Now ice cream 🍨 time!!! Blessings 🙏🌸🌺🌼
Yes. Definitely need some jack stands. I enjoy doing my own maintenance. Thanks for commenting.
No you are smart..!!!!
Thanks John appreciate that.
Thank you sir..I spend a lot of time in The philippines, I like to be carefull of my things, of course I can accept i have to pay little more than The locals...but sometimes its to much...then i send my girlfriend...belive me they have no chanse to srewe her..😃
Lol, that's great. Fun to watch right.