You are getting famous, I was sitting on a train in Sydney Australia watching this video when a voice behind me said that sounds like Ray and it was another one of your fans.
I like the longer videos because I like to learn and try fixing my stuff. I know that if feeling uncomfortable doing something, it's better to leave it for professionals. But even if you don't realise it, the way you work teach us more than you can imagine. Always nice when lovely Lauren comes in with a cup of hot coffee. Have yourself a great day Ray, Lauren and Dave.
15:18 Now, THIS is why I like Ray so much. He sees many of the issues that will cause future problems and actually fixes them, taking the proper time and effort to do so. So very few people do this, and my job is often complicated because of those moments when someone else has NOT done this, so I very much appreciate people who do things properly.
@@cofdeath9765 looks like the nut was tightened further after it was staked. Probably removed and reused but not re-staked. Toss up to me. If he touches it, it's his problem but might make it safer (though with the used nut, maybe not). If he doesn't touch it, it's on who ever did last touch it.
Wny not actually remove the remainder of the screw the right way....with a drill and extractor. Besides... Another rotor that uses retaining screws, will sit EXACTLY the same way over the broken screw. smh
@@HouseCallAutoRepair because the screws are not needed. They are assembly aids for the production line. They weren't used for many years, and then for a while a one time use locking rings was used on one lug. The wheel/lug nuts clamp the rotor to the hub. Even with the wheel off the caliper and pads hold it on place. The caliper bracket keeps the rotor on when the caliper and pads are removed. So it only helps you install the caliper and pads. You can just run a lug nut down to do the same if you need it (I've never needed to do that though). I never use them on my vehicles. So after some future removal of the rotor they may well not be used again. I assume YT mechanics put them back because of stupid comments. The same type of commenters that complain about soldering and welding. I even think I saw the "one time use" lock ring reused by someone (after being carefully removed instead of just cut off).
Hour long videos? I am amazed at how short these feel. Well, not amazed. Things flow, and before I know it, the video is done! I really like this channel very much.
ive seen pads wear down to metal and start to destroy the disc, one time the customer asked me (as a trainee) if i thought the disc should be changed. of course i said yes, its a safety issue. he wanted to cut down on his cost. my manager heard and had a bit of a go at him, saying he had already told him the discs couldnt be saved and that he wouldnt have us touch the car unless we did it properly. he was a great manager, didnt take crap off anyone but was also a nice guy. think he gave him a discount on the labour, to make it easier for him in the end
Ray good point to clear up the gate issue the only problem was that you opened the gate and nobody even batted an eyelid, I would have expected several people would have charged out guns 11:14 drawn ready to attack a crim!🤣🤣
$31 for that 1 bolt for a Buick from the dealer, NO joke ! & that was like 20yrs ago mind you. I'm not in the business or anything but & It was thE ONLY place to get it. I called every chain & supply place I could find within a reasonable driving distance. Obviously It's something that you'll never forget, considering its like(should be) a 50c part. I imagine the last guy just forgot to tighten it BC it just went missing. I might have even tried a half-assed DIY hardening process on a 99c off the shelf thread match, had I NOT been stranded rather far from home.
As for the video length, quite the opposite. It's why I subscribed. I now do all my own maintenance. I'm a datacom engineer, not afraid of tools, but not a mechanic. Do my own diags and even caught a shop trying to screw me with the "u need a new trans". Only needed a pan drop and filter. Still works great 2 years later. Never would have aught that w/o your teachings. Thanks Ray, u saved me $6K
I LOVE that you were hoping this would be a short video... 54 minutes later, I've thoroughly enjoyed this brake fix. I start my days listening to Ray, so i feel like the longer, the better.
Diagnosis, Repair, and a bonus Ted Talk about life. Many eons ago I worked for a gas station ⛽️ equipment company. We had a 55 gal drum of ethanol that we also used for windshield wash. It actually permeated the windshield and made the interior smell squeaky fresh. 🌬
Lol, Customer present in shop, brake cleaner can drop 🤣 I'd watch 3 hour Ray Videos, it's refreshing listening to someone who exercises boatloads of common sense.
Compliments to you sir for complimenting Jiffy lube on oilchange sticker details. You're inspiring all of us to do a better job just as a matter of personal satisfaction and calm in this troubled reality.
Well having a longer video is great ,You show every detail of the job, And for us who don't know anything about Auto's ,IT'S very interesting to watch. And Your Commentary is so funny, And you never seem to get mad at times where I'd be tossing things across the room.😮 keep it up.
First video of the year showed me the VVT solenoid job for my CR-V, and now this one gets me in the mood to replace brakes on my Escalade EXT. Thanks for all the informative mornings, Ray!
First job i ever did on my CR-V was the leaky VTEC solenoid, learning on the fly... second was the sway bar links, third was the "special" oil for the rear differential that had obviously been overlooked for 14 years causing it to lock up and skip if you tried to reverse and turn at the same time. Lovely sound that was
I have my morning coffee with Ray. Even the mundane procedures contain pearls of information (such as making your own wiper fluid) along with keenly "common sensical" philosophical rambles. I could really relate to meeting people years later who did OK (even outstandingly well) in high school and then ended up making a train wreck out of their lives. So sad and, yes, embarrassing at a one on one meeting. But one of the questions that nags me is: why don't you keep a set of metric sockets on your roll cart? Would save time, editing breaks, and trips to the bench.
Oh no....a mechanic doing another brake job....fluid change.....valve cover re-gasket.... I'M HERE FOR IT!!! I learn a lot from you Ray, especially things I have done/do that I SHOULDN'T be doing! Love the long videos!
I did 34 years in the airforce with the ridiculous screw types on the F18 and it was damn near every panel needed that tool on at least a handful of fasteners.
@@greenhouse3505 I've seen Eric O. use his impact driver many times and we know how much he likes air tools. I think I've seen Ray use one too. He just has a new(ish) tool (toy) to play with.
thank you for taking the time to NOT pull out into a trucks path. i drive a truck for my living, and kick and scream daily when people do that. great job as always.
Glad to see your business took off, I remember when you first moved, you were a little worried, but quality work finds a quality guy. Keep up the good work and the videos!
Funny story about pumping brakes. Younger me at a Chevy dealership about 20 years old did a 4 wheel brake replacement. After replacement I was pulling the vehicle slightly forward so I could get the lift arms out (short wheelbase) I forgot the pump the brakes first and pulled that vehicle straight into the workbench in front of me. Not a good day but luckily I was only a recon tech working on used vehicles for the dealer and it wasn't a customer vehicle. Thank God. Manager at the time said "I'll pay for college once" and toon care of it. Needless to say I always pump the brakes on everything nowadays.
I will add to "long is fine". The reason a simple job like this turns into a long video is because something went somewhat sideways. Its a simple thing here and there, but something mechanics face on the regular and any DIY will inevitably run into when we try our hand at it. Nothing ever goes to plan, and seeing how to work around the upsets without getting upset is a godsend.
I do my own oil/filter changes at every 5K interval. Like you say....nice and simple. Every time I look at odometer, I count down to next 5K interval, and my next oil chance.
And don't put the stupid screws back in the rotors. My old cars didn't have them at all. Then later the OEMs went to a single use retainer on one lug to hold the rotor in place on the assembly line. I can't fathom why Kia put 2 useless screws on each rotor.
I really don't understand anyone whinging about "over long" videos. Do they not realise this is a video? There is a stop/pause button... 🤣 Keep 'em coming, Philosopher Ray, in any format you see fit. 👍
Ray just a note I woke up this morning and found that for some reason I was unsubscribed to your channel and no notifications . I was still subscribed to your off duty which made it easy to find this main channel .
I like the longer videos I've been here with you for the first only had 25,000 it relieves my anxiety thank you for the great videos and God bless you and
We love the long videos. An hour goes by like it's been 10 minutes watching and listening to you. Love it. I only wish you lived close to my home so I can send my toys to you. Love from Australia 🇦🇺.
As a retired 40 years diesel mechanic, I like that your videos show it's never as simple as changing a part. That things are rusted, dirty, greasy, broken, seized, stripped, missing, gaulded, and many times impossible to get to unless you disassemble several other components just to get to the problem.
My thing about the length of the video is I'm personally here to learn just like many others so if someone isn't here to gain information then why watch the video if it's too long.Rays here to teach and most are here to learn
1. I love the longer vids. 2. I have not seen you do a break job vid in a while. 3. I learn so much from you and your vids. Repetitive vids are a-ok to me. Keep up the great work.
I love the long videos. I love the detail. To those folks that don't like long videos, it's easy to tap the screen on your phone and fast forward. Just a little tapity tap and you scoot forward. 😂😂
When you said "TPMS".....it reminded me of that movie "Office Space"...... Bill Lumberg says "We are putting coversheets on our TPS reports now, didn't you get the memo?!" 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😮
Having watched you do so many of these jobs, I can put the phone down and do other things and drive, while just listening to your banter. I can visualize most of what you are doing and just enjoy listening to you. And that IS okay.😊
Other reasons for the gate: the businesses that have some equipment and parts exterior to their building space, and all that countertop material. And a gate makes it very clear what is trespassing versus "Dur, I didn't know it was private property cuz it was just dirt."
I've also been using Permatex ceramic brake grease. I've read a lot of customer reviews lately that claim it destroys the rubber boots and internal seals that some pins have. I'm thinking about going back to Sil-Glyde which is silicone based.
A little note about the windshield concentrate, if you live in an area that experiences temperatures below freezing you will have to add in methanal so it doesn't freeze on you.
Years ago i was told by a United brakes rep to not use brake cleaners for the new rotor film, but to use hot soapy water and scrub with sponge and rinse with hot water. Cheaper than cans of brake clean and leaves less film and particals.
I had new pads, rotors and calipers on my 2004 Dodge Dakota and the brakes felt stiff, just not right. Bled it over and over, but no change. I ordered a new master cylinder, booster and all the brake lines, mine are original steel ones and are crusty and rusty. I had a core return due for the booster. So I replaced the booster only. I had to learn about getting the shaft to the master cylinder aligned right, but Man oh man! With the new booster the truck will stop on a dime and I could use my little toe to press the brake pedal, it is that responsive. I never realized the difference the booster would make. I did a booster check by pumping it with the engine off, holding the pedal down and starting it. The pedal sunk down and I could tell the booster worked. Just not as well as the new one does. Now I have to find time to replace all the lines. I'm not looking forward to that job.
45:30 the concentrate might be OK for warmer climates but according to the label, you would need to add 44 oz to protect down to -20F, and that entire concentrate bottle is only 8oz so that would be 5 1/2 bottles of concentrate per gallon of water. At $12/ bottle that would be $66/gallon for washer fluid that is good down to -20F. A gallon of winter formula washer fluid (good down to -20F) from Walmart is $3.66
Ray, to me...this in one, if not, your best video! The message you relayed about CHOICES IN LIFE is powerful!! I look forward to your videos every morning with my coffee.
I believe that the manufacturers put the screws in the rotors to keep the average guy from being able to change his own rotors. I drilled out the ones in my old rotors and replaced them but it was a pain!
As a 27-year professional driver, aka truck driver aka commodity relocation expert, I Thank you for the ending words of wisdom. Ps no honk for safety before back out of your stall. 😂
I dont mind the long videos it helps me chill even if im just listening and doing other things but congradulations your under an hour and you had another first you broke velco
Did a break Job on a Ford pick-up and when with the wheels on had my son pump the breaks then while off the ground checked to see if the wheels would lock-up the left lock-up but the right was only partial and would still turn, replace the rubber break line hose and it took of the problem, the old one had collapsed from the in side. Bob
I think the oil change sticker had the oil type on it. PZ520 would be Pennzoil 5w20 in my mind.. just sayin... Loving your work, work ethic and videos as always Ray!!
Ray - You are right about people that seem to have a good life and then later you see that they have quit working or started drinking too much or into drugs, etc., it is fine to feel sorry for them but then people should also realize that for the most part the person did it to themselves. Each adult person is responsible for themselves, it is ok and fine to help someone that is sick or ill but nobody can carry someone through life that does not care enough to help themselves.
We're totally not mad about the hour long videos, my guy. They're relaxing.
Not mad at all
and they're great when you're showing us detailed stuff on engine repairs.
Amen❤
like we got anything better to do at 6 am.
Long videos are entertaining
Please don’t stop making these “hour” long videos. They are nice to watch and very informative! Keep up the good work!
You are getting famous, I was sitting on a train in Sydney Australia watching this video when a voice behind me said that sounds like Ray and it was another one of your fans.
I like the longer videos because I like to learn and try fixing my stuff. I know that if feeling uncomfortable doing something, it's better to leave it for professionals. But even if you don't realise it, the way you work teach us more than you can imagine. Always nice when lovely Lauren comes in with a cup of hot coffee. Have yourself a great day Ray, Lauren and Dave.
Pretty impressive Ray turned yours and wife units shop in to a high out put shop in a year . Your kicking butt
I love it, "Nature's Locktight" cross threading.
15:18 Now, THIS is why I like Ray so much. He sees many of the issues that will cause future problems and actually fixes them, taking the proper time and effort to do so. So very few people do this, and my job is often complicated because of those moments when someone else has NOT done this, so I very much appreciate people who do things properly.
Talking about preventative stuff; he should probably fix the axle nut on that side that isn't notched correctly.
@@cofdeath9765 looks like the nut was tightened further after it was staked. Probably removed and reused but not re-staked.
Toss up to me. If he touches it, it's his problem but might make it safer (though with the used nut, maybe not). If he doesn't touch it, it's on who ever did last touch it.
Wny not actually remove the remainder of the screw the right way....with a drill and extractor. Besides... Another rotor that uses retaining screws, will sit EXACTLY the same way over the broken screw. smh
@@HouseCallAutoRepair because the screws are not needed. They are assembly aids for the production line. They weren't used for many years, and then for a while a one time use locking rings was used on one lug.
The wheel/lug nuts clamp the rotor to the hub. Even with the wheel off the caliper and pads hold it on place. The caliper bracket keeps the rotor on when the caliper and pads are removed. So it only helps you install the caliper and pads. You can just run a lug nut down to do the same if you need it (I've never needed to do that though).
I never use them on my vehicles. So after some future removal of the rotor they may well not be used again.
I assume YT mechanics put them back because of stupid comments. The same type of commenters that complain about soldering and welding. I even think I saw the "one time use" lock ring reused by someone (after being carefully removed instead of just cut off).
Hour long videos? I am amazed at how short these feel. Well, not amazed. Things flow, and before I know it, the video is done! I really like this channel very much.
ive seen pads wear down to metal and start to destroy the disc, one time the customer asked me (as a trainee) if i thought the disc should be changed. of course i said yes, its a safety issue. he wanted to cut down on his cost. my manager heard and had a bit of a go at him, saying he had already told him the discs couldnt be saved and that he wouldnt have us touch the car unless we did it properly. he was a great manager, didnt take crap off anyone but was also a nice guy. think he gave him a discount on the labour, to make it easier for him in the end
As a lifelong DIY and family wrench, I appreciate seeing the range of things I will encounter. We fix what comes along and do it right.
The Smokey and the Bandit theme was a subtle and nice touch. Do enjoy the longer videos though.
Ray good point to clear up the gate issue the only problem was that you opened the gate and nobody even batted an eyelid, I would have expected several people would have charged out guns 11:14 drawn ready to attack a crim!🤣🤣
$31 for that 1 bolt for a Buick from the dealer, NO joke ! & that was like 20yrs ago mind you. I'm not in the business or anything but & It was thE ONLY place to get it. I called every chain & supply place I could find within a reasonable driving distance. Obviously It's something that you'll never forget, considering its like(should be) a 50c part. I imagine the last guy just forgot to tighten it BC it just went missing. I might have even tried a half-assed DIY hardening process on a 99c off the shelf thread match, had I NOT been stranded rather far from home.
As for the video length, quite the opposite. It's why I subscribed. I now do all my own maintenance. I'm a datacom engineer, not afraid of tools, but not a mechanic. Do my own diags and even caught a shop trying to screw me with the "u need a new trans". Only needed a pan drop and filter. Still works great 2 years later. Never would have aught that w/o your teachings. Thanks Ray, u saved me $6K
I LOVE that you were hoping this would be a short video... 54 minutes later, I've thoroughly enjoyed this brake fix. I start my days listening to Ray, so i feel like the longer, the better.
If he didn't FIX the reason it took so much effort to push back the driver's side pistons, it will be back! (Soon!)
Sedona's go through brakes like crazy. They should have a recall on them. U only get 30k out a brake job
Diagnosis, Repair, and a bonus Ted Talk about life. Many eons ago I worked for a gas station ⛽️ equipment company. We had a 55 gal drum of ethanol that we also used for windshield wash. It actually permeated the windshield and made the interior smell squeaky fresh. 🌬
Kind of cute seeing that heater beside the massive door opening.
Sent from northern Sweden, -36 centigrade.
Hey! We got to see a different part of town on a test drive today.
Great to have you back , I was suffering withdrawal yesterday 😂😂😂
Love the rotor reversal brake clean ❤️❤️❤️
Lol, Customer present in shop, brake cleaner can drop 🤣 I'd watch 3 hour Ray Videos, it's refreshing listening to someone who exercises boatloads of common sense.
I use your videos to show my grade 11/12 auto classes whenever I'm sick and away from work. They confirm everything I've taught them.
Compliments to you sir for complimenting Jiffy lube on oilchange sticker details. You're inspiring all of us to do a better job just as a matter of personal satisfaction and calm in this troubled reality.
Well having a longer video is great ,You show every detail of the job, And for us who don't know anything about Auto's ,IT'S very interesting to watch. And Your Commentary is so funny, And you never seem to get mad at times where I'd be tossing things across the room.😮 keep it up.
Whew, I was thinking Ray forgot to lube slide pins on the right side, and then you caught it yourself. LOL
First video of the year showed me the VVT solenoid job for my CR-V, and now this one gets me in the mood to replace brakes on my Escalade EXT. Thanks for all the informative mornings, Ray!
First job i ever did on my CR-V was the leaky VTEC solenoid, learning on the fly... second was the sway bar links, third was the "special" oil for the rear differential that had obviously been overlooked for 14 years causing it to lock up and skip if you tried to reverse and turn at the same time. Lovely sound that was
I have my morning coffee with Ray. Even the mundane procedures contain pearls of information (such as making your own wiper fluid) along with keenly "common sensical" philosophical rambles. I could really relate to meeting people years later who did OK (even outstandingly well) in high school and then ended up making a train wreck out of their lives. So sad and, yes, embarrassing at a one on one meeting. But one of the questions that nags me is: why don't you keep a set of metric sockets on your roll cart? Would save time, editing breaks, and trips to the bench.
I don’t know why but Rays channel is one they just gets better.
Oh no....a mechanic doing another brake job....fluid change.....valve cover re-gasket....
I'M HERE FOR IT!!! I learn a lot from you Ray, especially things I have done/do that I SHOULDN'T be doing!
Love the long videos!
Ray I like it when it's an hour long it entertains me.
That impact attachment is awesome, nothing like a rusted frozen retaining screw 👍
Yes they work well, you can get a hand held type that you hit with a hammer if you don’t want the cost of the occasional hard to remove screw 🎉
I did 34 years in the airforce with the ridiculous screw types on the F18 and it was damn near every panel needed that tool on at least a handful of fasteners.
@@johnlarkin549 any idea were to find it? I tried Google but not 100% sure what to search for.
@@johnlarkin549 I still have, and use my impact driver. Long before pneumatic tools were affordable for the average Joe. It's all we had.
@@greenhouse3505 I've seen Eric O. use his impact driver many times and we know how much he likes air tools. I think I've seen Ray use one too. He just has a new(ish) tool (toy) to play with.
thank you for taking the time to NOT pull out into a trucks path. i drive a truck for my living, and kick and scream daily when people do that.
great job as always.
Glad to see your business took off, I remember when you first moved, you were a little worried, but quality work finds a quality guy. Keep up the good work and the videos!
Funny story about pumping brakes. Younger me at a Chevy dealership about 20 years old did a 4 wheel brake replacement. After replacement I was pulling the vehicle slightly forward so I could get the lift arms out (short wheelbase) I forgot the pump the brakes first and pulled that vehicle straight into the workbench in front of me. Not a good day but luckily I was only a recon tech working on used vehicles for the dealer and it wasn't a customer vehicle. Thank God. Manager at the time said "I'll pay for college once" and toon care of it. Needless to say I always pump the brakes on everything nowadays.
I will add to "long is fine". The reason a simple job like this turns into a long video is because something went somewhat sideways. Its a simple thing here and there, but something mechanics face on the regular and any DIY will inevitably run into when we try our hand at it. Nothing ever goes to plan, and seeing how to work around the upsets without getting upset is a godsend.
I like precise numbers written down. Becaue of precision reasons.
I do my own oil/filter changes at every 5K interval. Like you say....nice and simple. Every time I look at odometer, I count down to next 5K interval, and my next oil chance.
Set one of the trip meters. That's what I do.
That caliper tool is better than any other tool that I have used for that job.
The hour to hour plus videos are just perfect. Those not enjoying it can fast forward if they wish.
I prefer a hand held impact driver for brake rotor screws, bit the air impact one is pretty cool.
And don't put the stupid screws back in the rotors. My old cars didn't have them at all. Then later the OEMs went to a single use retainer on one lug to hold the rotor in place on the assembly line.
I can't fathom why Kia put 2 useless screws on each rotor.
That's why I just started a car detail supplies company! But I did give my life to the army. Only 4 more years till retirement.
I really don't understand anyone whinging about "over long" videos. Do they not realise this is a video? There is a stop/pause button... 🤣
Keep 'em coming, Philosopher Ray, in any format you see fit. 👍
I appreciate the courtesy you show to the truckers, people don't know how to behave near large transport trucks and need to be made more aware
Ray just a note I woke up this morning and found that for some reason I was unsubscribed to your channel and no notifications . I was still subscribed to your off duty which made it easy to find this main channel .
YT doing YT things
"Crossthread - it's Nature's Locktite!"
This is fucking gold.
I like the longer videos I've been here with you for the first only had 25,000 it relieves my anxiety thank you for the great videos and God bless you and
I think the length of your videos are just fine don't change it
The East Bound and Down intermission music is a good touch... keep doing it 🙂
New drinking game. When Ray gets the socket size wrong you take a shot.
Great. Here it is four in the afternoon and I had to fix myself a cup of coffee. Nice show.
We love the long videos. An hour goes by like it's been 10 minutes watching and listening to you. Love it. I only wish you lived close to my home so I can send my toys to you. Love from Australia 🇦🇺.
As a retired 40 years diesel mechanic, I like that your videos show it's never as simple as changing a part. That things are rusted, dirty, greasy, broken, seized, stripped, missing, gaulded, and many times impossible to get to unless you disassemble several other components just to get to the problem.
Great money saving tip on the windshield washer fluid concentrate! Thank you from road-salt Michigan.
Good Better Best, never let it rest until the good is better and the better is best, Thank you Dad for that great advice.
I love how Ray tosses in philosophical nuggets of goodness to live by
I didn't see one comment about a Kia with over 200,000 miles. That's amazing.
My thing about the length of the video is I'm personally here to learn just like many others so if someone isn't here to gain information then why watch the video if it's too long.Rays here to teach and most are here to learn
in regards to mistakes you are correct you need to own them
i was about to RRRREEEEEE!! for the slide pins
1. I love the longer vids.
2. I have not seen you do a break job vid in a while.
3. I learn so much from you and your vids. Repetitive vids are a-ok to me.
Keep up the great work.
Brake pad wear indicator was the first thing I thought of by the description.
If your video is too long, I just pause it and watch the rest later. Works great and much appreciated!
I love the long videos. I love the detail. To those folks that don't like long videos, it's easy to tap the screen on your phone and fast forward. Just a little tapity tap and you scoot forward. 😂😂
I commend the use of the pneumatic “shake n break” - good to see Ray tackling a beast from the North - just like cars here in the UK
When you said "TPMS".....it reminded me of that movie "Office Space"......
Bill Lumberg says "We are putting coversheets on our TPS reports now, didn't you get the memo?!"
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😮
Having watched you do so many of these jobs, I can put the phone down and do other things and drive, while just listening to your banter.
I can visualize most of what you are doing and just enjoy listening to you.
And that IS okay.😊
Love the way you teach as you go Ray!!
After watching you using it I Bought the exact piston compressor and will NOT use another. Thanks Ray
That’s a great saying “cross threading is nature’s Locktite” 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼
crossthread is better than no thread. lol
Other reasons for the gate: the businesses that have some equipment and parts exterior to their building space, and all that countertop material.
And a gate makes it very clear what is trespassing versus "Dur, I didn't know it was private property cuz it was just dirt."
Just the right length of Rainman for me!
So happy highway mattress is still there.
I've also been using Permatex ceramic brake grease. I've read a lot of customer reviews lately that claim it destroys the rubber boots and internal seals that some pins have. I'm thinking about going back to Sil-Glyde which is silicone based.
Great job in them extra effort in grinding them broken bolt. Many will nod take them time to do that.
A little note about the windshield concentrate, if you live in an area that experiences temperatures below freezing you will have to add in methanal so it doesn't freeze on you.
They make it like that, but no one bothers to carry it in FL or GA. No point.
Money brings order to Chaos and can be infinite. Time is a finite resource and we all get a set amount that we cannot add to only subtract from.
Keep up the hour long video's. Learn alot from them. A step by step guide of learning how too make repairs or what to look for from repair garages.
7:25 Still throwing my vote behind the 'hour long' videos.. or even longer 😁
Love the ‘miniature people hauler van’ made me chuckle😂
I was about to REEEEEEEE if Ray hadn’t put new grease on the slider pins.😂. Crises averted.
I don’t mind I like your work ethic and your diagnosis skills
Years ago i was told by a United brakes rep to not use brake cleaners for the new rotor film, but to use hot soapy water and scrub with sponge and rinse with hot water. Cheaper than cans of brake clean and leaves less film and particals.
Nice video, my friend that was so nice of your wife unit bringing you coffee, so take care of her. Keep bringing the videos. The longer the better.
Love the use of Torque tubes. Used the orange 80 ft lbs!
Life's crazy I just got a 2006 Sedona I'm excited to see where this goes
I had new pads, rotors and calipers on my 2004 Dodge Dakota and the brakes felt stiff, just not right.
Bled it over and over, but no change.
I ordered a new master cylinder, booster and all the brake lines, mine are original steel ones and are crusty and rusty.
I had a core return due for the booster. So I replaced the booster only.
I had to learn about getting the shaft to the master cylinder aligned right, but Man oh man! With the new booster the truck will stop on a dime and I could use my little toe to press the brake pedal, it is that responsive.
I never realized the difference the booster would make.
I did a booster check by pumping it with the engine off, holding the pedal down and starting it. The pedal sunk down and I could tell the booster worked.
Just not as well as the new one does.
Now I have to find time to replace all the lines. I'm not looking forward to that job.
45:30 the concentrate might be OK for warmer climates but according to the label, you would need to add 44 oz to protect down to -20F, and that entire concentrate bottle is only 8oz so that would be 5 1/2 bottles of concentrate per gallon of water. At $12/ bottle that would be $66/gallon for washer fluid that is good down to -20F. A gallon of winter formula washer fluid (good down to -20F) from Walmart is $3.66
Come for the mechanics, stay for the philosophy ❤
Ray, to me...this in one, if not, your best video! The message you relayed about CHOICES IN LIFE is powerful!! I look forward to your videos every morning with my coffee.
I believe that the manufacturers put the screws in the rotors to keep the average guy from being able to change his own rotors. I drilled out the ones in my old rotors and replaced them but it was a pain!
I was like, Aren't you forgetting something? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Greasing the pins! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Long video, short video, both are interesting to watch. You do the work, and we'll watch the videos.
Money is not real.
It's just a measure of debit.
An interesting slave thought....
Thanks for that wisdom BRO....
As a 27-year professional driver, aka truck driver aka commodity relocation expert, I Thank you for the ending words of wisdom. Ps no honk for safety before back out of your stall. 😂
I dont mind the long videos it helps me chill even if im just listening and doing other things but congradulations your under an hour and you had another first you broke velco
Did a break Job on a Ford pick-up and when with the wheels on had my son pump the breaks then while off the ground checked to see if the wheels would lock-up the left lock-up but the right was only partial and would still turn, replace the rubber break line hose and it took of the problem, the old one had collapsed from the in side. Bob
Am I the only one who love seeing Ray do brake jobs?
I think the oil change sticker had the oil type on it. PZ520 would be Pennzoil 5w20 in my mind.. just sayin... Loving your work, work ethic and videos as always Ray!!
Ray - You are right about people that seem to have a good life and then later you see that they have quit working or started drinking too much or into drugs, etc., it is fine to feel sorry for them but then people should also realize that for the most part the person did it to themselves. Each adult person is responsible for themselves, it is ok and fine to help someone that is sick or ill but nobody can carry someone through life that does not care enough to help themselves.
I as someone who is at the far side of a 45 year career I enjoy your videos and your words of wisdom!
Ray... Long videos.... Short videos..... I am a simple man... I like them both!