Do I own a semi? No, will I ever do a brake job on one, No, am I watching this yes? Great Job.

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Lol glad you enjoyed it

@NB-np9oc

4 жыл бұрын

lol same, watching it in the middle of the night

@danblood8312

4 жыл бұрын

N Banwait tree

@AcuraAddicted

4 жыл бұрын

LOL, relatable :)

@mannfan12

4 жыл бұрын

@@NB-np9oc HaHa same here.

Why do I even buy tools when this man just did a brake job with a hammer and a screwdriver? Amazing stuff.

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. The speciality tools are really nice and worthwhile if it's something your doing everyday but when you're just maintaining your own equipment your not doing these jobs every day so it can be hard to justify the cost when you can still efficiency do the job without them

@hammerdragon4321

4 жыл бұрын

Because these are breaks for big truck when smaller vehicles have bolt on parts I did the same thing for Swift as a tire and break mechanic

@deadprivacy

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ezrider359 get yourself a copper hammer, wont maul the bushings when putting em in and wont mushroom the pins getting em out.

@andrewbowles923

4 жыл бұрын

I've always done it with a hammer and screwdriver + a pair of pliers lol.

@treyster3000

4 жыл бұрын

i mean what tools did you really buy to do breaks on a big rig😂😂

i dont know why but knowing different ways to install shoes comes in handy great video

@duanethomasdirtpile5737

4 жыл бұрын

Because the minute you quit learning is the minute you become stupid that's what my old man always used to tell me

I can guarantee, this is a lot harder than he makes it look.

@63galaxie61

4 жыл бұрын

No, he’s making it harder then it is, I have an anchor pin press works easier then a ball joint press, he should put springs on the other way, he’s working to hard, I remember bolting the brake blocks on in the 70’s

@freddie4536

3 жыл бұрын

Its just as easy as it looks actually lol

@jbthestoner5504

3 жыл бұрын

@@freddie4536 depends what kind they are, some can be pretty easy, some fight like hell the whole time

@ZimboCOD

3 жыл бұрын

@@63galaxie61 the way he put the shoes on is absolutely the easiest way you can do it

@UrFavDudeOnUtube

3 жыл бұрын

From experience delivering truck parts, I can tell you the way he just grabs and tosses those drums is amazing. They’re heavy af. We use clutch cart or dolly to move them. Rest of the things it’ll take me an hour to do on my civic and I still have to take it the mechanic shop cause I screwed something up.

One of the best feelings ever when you break free a seized pin, bolt etc good work.

I've driven truck for 20 years. Seen this job done in snippets here and there, never the whole process. Always appreciate you mechanics making our trucks safe and easy to drive. When we can actually get you guys to do something......woooooooo....Uhhh Ohhh.... (thanks for the video)

I've been an automotive master tech for decades and I can say you are talented sir. Your work ethic and attention to the proper procedure is very good. Thanks for keeping the big rigs safe and rollin brother. Big respect.

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

"Jack of all trades" very informative video. Thank you.

I would like to thank you for letting me pal around with you today I like that brake job keep up the good work

@TheRoadhammer379

4 жыл бұрын

Drums cost me 136 a piece and the shoes with springs were 60 bucks per wheel, approximately 200ish per wheel.

YOU HAVE MY HIGHEST RESPECT SIR. A HARD WORKING NO FRILLS MAN DOING HIS JOB AND NOT WHINING ITS TOO HARD!

@glazierEd

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve done this job. You rarely see guys over 40 doing it, because it tears the discs in your back in to a fine powder. Diesel machanics deserve $100.00 an hour. Because your career is over in 20 years.

I’m a truck mechanic and I really give you props for making these videos and showing people how it’s all done, great job explaining everything.

Here I am an automotive apprentice watching a video on how to do drum brakes on a semi trailer. I do plan on moving to truck and coach so not a waste of time. Great video, really interesting

I followed your example mount dismount 8 drives, complete drum and pad replacement, change 1 wheel seal and the biggest pita changing 2 dust shields and my 65 year old ass promptly fell down exhausted muttering I gotta get rid of that You Tube guy. He's killing me with his enthusiasm LOL. Keeping it real for truckers everywhere EZ. Thanks for the great videos FWIW I installed silverback HD brake shoes cause we haul 135000-139000 lbs. Give them a try if you're a heavy hauler you wont be disappointed

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a good days work for sure.

@patmac6356

4 жыл бұрын

Well said Cliff White,gotta good chuckle out of that" gotta get rid of that youtube guy". Lol.

@lewiemcneely9143

4 жыл бұрын

@@patmac6356 ME too!

@MsJohnniecool

4 жыл бұрын

On " me ass promptly fell down " my friend answered the question : " how did your day go " ::::: : When I got home me ass was draggin so low I had to lug it up the driveway in me pantcuff " (Johnnie)

I've done tons of brakes, and yet here I am watching. Haha I found the snapon tool for pushing out those anchor pins at a gas station. No idea who lost it but I bet they were upset.

@jeromeduffy9270

4 жыл бұрын

I love finding tools. Always a bonus.

@robertdivany1627

3 жыл бұрын

And I bet you were happy to find that tool .good luck for you

Look, listen, and learn all you crazy kids. If you want to be an O/O get used to doing stuff like this, it will save you a TON of money over the years. been doing it myself since 94. Keep up the good work and great videos Ezra.

@TheRoadhammer379

4 жыл бұрын

Don't encourage the kids to be truckers, it ain't what it used to be. Mostly warm bodies holding a steering wheel, automatic trans and an electronic babysitter in the truck.

Great Video there are very few people who do as great of a job showing tractor trailer maintance. I guess there are people who need to comment about every little thing so I will add my two cents Great Video sound was correct volume you possitioned the camera in the best possible Possition for viewing while doing a brake job with excellent instructions on everything that needed to be explained. For brain dead ones who think this is a total information video on attempting a brake job on there own. I leave that to there own mechanic abilities but one great video by a hard working individual many other KZread video producer have 2 or 3 people doing your one man job LOL Great Job I encourage everyone else to give great comments and thank him for doing what he does as a one man show

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words

@rickey5353

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ezrider359 First vid. Like your attention to quality and safety.

Always impressed with people who can earn a good living with really dirty hands.

We had an entire fleet of school buses with frozen rollers at one point. One guy had to wail on the spider with a sledgehammer, while the other put their body weight on the air hammer positioned right on the roller. We couldn't use the ball joint press, because doing so meant also changing the wheel seals on the rear hub, and we couldn't stock enough of them. We all got drained, but we also got bigger muscles..... luckily our wives noticed.

@josift1283

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe my work having mostly juice brake busses isn't such a bad thing. Except we replaced every brake line on every bus we have.

@VitoVeccia

4 жыл бұрын

@@josift1283I agree. But even so, juice brakes can be a head ache. When the pump motor burns out the ABS module, it's 3,000 for the whole assembly, plus labor. You wanna talk about pissed off customers.....

@jibblesq

4 жыл бұрын

Maaan... Use the acetylene torch and an air hammer and get them red hot shit comes right out.

@VitoVeccia

4 жыл бұрын

@@jibblesq One time one of the guys used the torch, and bent the spider. But I think he heated the spider and not the roller. So I guess that would explain it.

You know that some people just have to say something negative or it runs their day. It sure would suck to be them. Great job EZ.

When I was coming up as an apprentice, this is the way my journeyman taught me how to do these style brakes. Tried em a few different ways, but this seems to be the fastest and safest way to do the job right.

@khadimgueye3485

4 жыл бұрын

flt

Gotta appreciate the physicality of this trade.

@irish-thinker4429

4 жыл бұрын

Iv bee doing this work for almost 20 years You get hurt alot Pains everywhere

@josephhodges718

3 жыл бұрын

@@irish-thinker4429 I did it for 8 years between 12-20 helping out my family. I will never do that shit again. I got paid to do it obviously, but, I have massive knee, back and wrist issues from it.

@irish-thinker4429

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephhodges718 yeah iv a back issue , I'm still working on hgvs and cranes The moneys good and iv no other skill so what do I do

@garykirk1968

2 жыл бұрын

I do mechanical on all our trucks, medium trucks, heavy trucks, and equipment of all sizes as well. Oh, and I'm the company welder/fabricator.. LOL Hired as a welder and have since become one of the "go to" guys for everything. And, yeah.. It's hard on you physically, but nothing that doing ironwork for 20+ years didn't prepare me for.

Always somethin ha buddy. You my good sir make everything look so easy. Thanks for sharing brother

I wouldn't give a shit what other people say about your prior videos..... they didn't do the work.... you did.... Im amazed at how easy you make this brake job look..... YOU ROCK......

Awesome video bro.... I remember doing brakes, busting tires, and straightening frames in a shop I worked at in the early 80's.

i don't know what brought me here but i watched the whole video. Great info tho , i respect people like u who work and record their work to help others even if it take more effort u did it with great smile . much love from Saudi

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video

I really have to hand it to you, my friend. For your size, you're stong as a bear. Thanks so much for the videos. Great stuff. Be safe out there driver.

@malachy1847

4 жыл бұрын

It's not the Dog in the Fight , but the Fight in the Dog...maybe someone could sponsor him with workwear.. sown in knee pads into work trousers plus a set of soft kidskin leather Work Gloves...If you don't ask you don't get... Great upload....

@malachy1847

4 жыл бұрын

It's not the Dog in the Fight , but the Fight in the Dog...maybe someone could sponsor him with workwear.. sown in knee pads into work trousers plus a set of soft kidskin leather Work Gloves...If you don't ask you don't get... Great upload....

Thank you, I've been trying for half an hour trying to take the drum off. I watched this and noticed you have the brakes off. Got it off right away

that was my job as a rookie truck mechanic back in 1972-4 taking trailer brakes up and managing the drum and shoe replacement schedule,back then we used a wheel brace and a 6ft piece of scaffold tube never lost any 1200x20s but now at 64 e z i have my air hammer and air ratchet/wrench and shoes back then were relined by drilling out the rivets and rivetting on new with copper rivets,great video my friend .

Don’t know why your work brings smile on my face and when in the starting you tell about the job , I’m already sure that you’ll nail it 😀. Lots of love from India 😗

Pffff who needs a gym? do this job to the 18 tires and you will end looking like Arnold...

@clickreportifyouareacrybab5942

4 жыл бұрын

This is one of those jobs the feminists don't want to talk about when they bring up the so called wage gap.

@warrwarrwarrwarr

4 жыл бұрын

Arnold took steroids.

@madmike6942

4 жыл бұрын

i'm a bike mechanic..love to drink my coffee in the mrng in the shop and eat my sandwich with my black hand from the oil

@amberlaccitiello5143

3 жыл бұрын

a gym. who needs rehab. kills your back, your knees, and lots of scars all over your body. :)

@warrwarrwarrwarr

3 жыл бұрын

Sammy Joe Louis And one still wouldn’t look like Arnold. Perhaps you guys need to take lessons on genetics and how a muscle grows.

I worked as a tech for Mack and Ryder and HATED brake work because of seized parts! Great job and technique! Thanks for sharing!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Wow! I can't believe I ever did this! I went from a retired missile systems test engineer to a grunt in two months. Lol. I never could figure out an easy way to do a brake job. Was a great experience. Busted tires as well. We had an air wrench that I swear weighed near 50 lbs. I could barely pick it up and get the socket on the nuts. A fella named Big John showed me how to do it. He picked it up like it was a box of cotton and zipped all those nuts off. Then, he put a hug on the tire and slid it right off. John could do that all day long. The outfit I worked for rebuilt cattle trailers and did long hauls so they had about 24 tractors. I repaired tires for all the tractors and trailers and did maintenance such as lubrication, repacking bearings, changing oil and fuel filters AND getting real greasy. Great experience, it was hard work. I rode to work on my Harley back then and one day I started to straddle the bike but noticed my Levi's were down past my waist. Pulled them up, tightened the belt and got on. When I got home, I looked closer at the belt. I had lost so much weight I had to put more notches on the belt. Hard works has benefits!

@_Adam_27

4 жыл бұрын

The new half inch guns can do it now. Only weighs a couple of pound. How times have changed.

@505fastlife6

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Adam_27 no way will a 1/2 in impact remove those lug nuts. I’m an auto tech and once in a while get a big work truck. My 1/2 Snap On does not budge lug nuts on the big stuff.

@_Adam_27

2 жыл бұрын

@@505fastlife6 I’m a diesel tech and all I use is my Matco 1/2 and we torque to 500.

@505fastlife6

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Adam_27 wow we always have to use the big 1 inch to get the lug nuts off of big box trucks.

Something I found worked good for me to put the small springs on was to use a pair of vise grips on the spring, then take a 24” prybar and pry against the axle to pop them in place.

@hopebrowning6300

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to try that.I all ways put the small springs on first, Hang the shoes, Then the big spring than pry up to instal rollers and super fast that way.but gona try this way next time and see if I like it better.Every one has there favorite way don't mean ones better than the other.what ever works best for each person.

Excellent video well done top man top job y'all stay safe out there bud 😷🕊️✌️🕊️

You do great work and are always very informative. I think I mentioned this before but your a hell of a hard worker. You do the job of three guys by yourself.

The thing you did with the tire bar putting it inside the rim to get the inner tire unstuck will forever be the greatest trick to me

wratcheting on those slack adjusters brought tears to my eyes especially after DOT said one was over a quarter of and inch.

@PeterCieply

4 жыл бұрын

Lol...

How did I end up here? Oh right, I like propane and propane accessories. Fantastic job, subscribing for sure!

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 👍

I work on school buses, when we do breaks it’s everything new , new drums rollers, roller pins springs and shoes. Great video 👍🏻

Professionals always make it look so easy. 😎 Thanks for the great vid.

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

It is easy when you have done it a bunch of times

Holy mother of drum brakes. Makes my 10" ones seem tiny 😂

@butterfinger4393

4 жыл бұрын

They are like 100 pounds too

@jibblesq

4 жыл бұрын

@@butterfinger4393 114

Put some ear plugs on that air tool will ruin your hearing eventually and get a drum dolly the last thing you need is a bad back I know.

@BryanByTheSea

4 жыл бұрын

And some safety glasses.

@bmdbigfeet1031

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing how much lighter the gun gets when you use hearing protection.

@Danuxsy

4 жыл бұрын

I use ear plugs when I do anything that is loud, even making smoothies LOL (I just have ear buds layin in my pockets at all times, you never know) and yes, I have perfect hearing in both ears, down to 0 decibels

@MrManBuzz

4 жыл бұрын

@@BryanByTheSea Some gloves wouldn't go amiss too. No one else is going to take care of your body, the pencil pushers aren't going to give a fuck when your back is ruined and failing hearing after 20-30 years of service.

@elcompadrejose_

4 жыл бұрын

Steel toe boots too. My friend was a dumbass and wore regular boots and a giant socket fell on 2 of his toes. They were red and swollen as fuck

Thanks I’m 74 as a young man I did your kind of work. You are highly skilled for you not only do hard work but you solve problems on your feet. Great job!😎

Thank You. You remind me of my dad. LOL. You do what it takes to get the job done without being all high tech. You are clear about what needs to be done and also informed me about the laws etc... I am a driver and have been for several years. I became an owner operator last year and am learning as I go on the mechanics side of trucking. I couldn't make a living doing this without doing as much of the work as I can on my own. The shops do great work but labor is very expensive. You help me have confidence in my ability to do some of this on my own. Thanks again.

I see he's punched himself in the face enough times to know that you alway push down on the torque wrench or breaker bar when tightening or loosening the lug nuts

wear gloves friend-skin cancer--protect your self

@alextalos6141

4 жыл бұрын

Skin cancer from dust ?

@fakjuba

4 жыл бұрын

if that is true then all drivers would have died a long time ago :))

@jimvogiatzis1384

4 жыл бұрын

@@alextalos6141 asbestos

@crazeguy26

4 жыл бұрын

organic brake pads love the stuff.

@stevenliberadzki9160

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Save yourself from oil poisoning. I've seen it in many mechanics. Wear gloves!

Sometime the most humble appearing people are MASTERS of complex fixes. Love this...

Your videos have helped me so much I have 5 trucks and you have saved me thousands of dollars by guiding me through repairs!!!

Молодец все сам делает привет из Москвы

@keepontruckinman4688

4 жыл бұрын

Can you read this Ezrider 🤔 I sure can't something about n3 I think

@nightsaber2272

4 жыл бұрын

@@keepontruckinman4688 "Well done, he does everything himself, greetings from Moscow" :)

Don't worry man, some day they'll switch industrial trucks over to disc brakes.

@monsterrc9168

4 жыл бұрын

They did and they suck

@christopheryoung826

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes they do. It's like they brought back inboard brakes. The brakes themselves are easy to change but makes wheel seals and such annoying and heavy.

Dude... total respect for you. This is hard work. Working on semi's, everything is bigger, heavier, and more cumbersome. The abuse your body takes is outrageous. Thank you for your service and keeping America rolling!

I never knew I wanted to learn how to change drum brakes on a semi. Now I know! Thank you, sir!

Very impressive but start protecting your back. Once it’s screwed up it will be always screwed up.

@8000RPM.

4 жыл бұрын

Ask me how I know that statement is true.....Thank God my back operation was a success...

Skinny bald dude with a big beard. Ur just like my stepdad 🤣🤣🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

You saved me so much time thanks bro! I really didn’t want to resort to torching them out possibly destroying the spider

Nice work man! Those drums are heavy, I remember changing brakes when I was a teenager during my spring break at my uncle shop

Glad I found this video! I’m hopefully going to get a job soon at a shop after take a foundation course and this is a great refresher!

The more details the better. This channel will really take off. Great video. Thanks

Excellent work, im new to the automotive/ diesel work, i love replacing/ repairing stuff, thank you , phx az 😊

Thanks for the video you are good mechanic you know what you doing great job 👆👍👍👍👍

Even tho I'm just a lowly company driver, it's always interested me how to repair these awesome machines. I don't think I'll ever have to repair them but watching these videos is just awesome. Plus the more you know could end up saving someone's life.

First off, that guy is a beast! I about blow a fuse picking up drums and putting them on. Second he makes everything seem way easier than it actually is! Way easier!

Jobs like that I don't miss any more. You did a good job

I like this dirty hand job! I respect all mechanics specially those who works on heavy rigs, machines & airplanes. Great Job sir!

Thanks man I’m learning a lot from your videos. Yes I’m a greenhorn, lost a good job so I’m working on getting my CDL. Kind of tired of the factory scene, need something new. I used to machine large natural gas/diesel fired engine parts. Hopefully my new path brings me more freedom. Thanks again.

For some strange, bizarre reason, I found this video educational and therapeutic, good job man.

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Nice job man! I use to do anchor pins the same way. Until I bought a tap1 anchor pin press kit from strap- on. It’s presses out pin and bushing at the same time. Hit it with some sand paper wrapped in a cotter pin. Anti-seize and press in the new bushing and pin. Now it takes longer to remove the wheels then the brake job. Lol

You are a pretty clever guy. I enjoy your simplistic approach to repairs. I enjoy watching your videos.

Really enjoyed watching this. It also made me realize how personally I don’t really miss doing brakes and tires on commercial vehicles lol.

Man you are teaching me at least one good thing each time i watch you. Never thought of cleaning the new drums before use

Nothing wrong with giving folks a refresher course on things even if you have done it before . One positive I can think of is your helping teach folks plus when you have plenty of old parts you have scrap metal. Have a great weekend

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah there was definitely some things that should have been covered in the first video that were left out. Figured I could improve upon that video a bit

I dont own a semi nor work on any. I just watched this cause this craft is truly amazing. Keep the great work up.

@Ezrider359

4 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it, thanks

Bought back many unhappy memory nothing seems to phase you keep up the good work.👍

I always used a vise grip and small prybar later in life as it gave me better leverage on the small springs. Also used a air hammer to gently push out the bushings, I got pretty quick at getting them out . I also used a ball hone on the inner surface to clean it all up to insure the bushing wouldn't get deformed putting it in. Instead of using a ball joint press to put the bushing in,I used a alignment bolt and spare washer to run them in to save time . Put the Alignment bolt through the alignment washer and tap the bolt head with a hammer while pulling on the back of the bolt. You can steer it some with the pulling side a little by wiggling the bolt. My ball joint press was a cheap Napa item. Less than 80 bucks. Lasted me until retirement. Great video. Awesomly informative for new techs and maybe some older hands.

Awesome video. You're a real craftsman, and not afraid of hard work. Keep 'em coming.

Yet another good job, thanks for the heads up on the tools!!

Thanks for learning basic video editing and speeding up parts of it. It's amazing how many videos I watch that they can't bother to do that.

Very informative about the brake job keep up the great vids.

'EZ,' you're one of the 'coldest' and this whole video was of 'content' worth watching! And a six grader could have watch this like me, and have an understanding now, of what this type of 'break repair and replacement' consists of! Thank you for 'tutorial' and I'm watching every other video you do, and I can't wait to see you do some 'disc breaks' on a 'truck!'

Great job. Love your videos. You explain everything very well and you make it look easy!

Hardest working man on you tube. Awesome job as always and you're saving a boatload of money doing these jobs yourself. Safe trucking Ezra !

Now here's a man who's not afraid to get his hands dirty! Good luck to you sir

Straight forward and to the point. Good video.

I was impressed how you put those springs in with a screwdriver, good job 👍

I’ve probably done over 100 semi and trailer brakes within my 8 years in the field. Good job bro. Keep working hard

Great video! A physically hard job and he's strong to be able to lift, hold and position the drum.

Very cool, i always called em rollers, they always seize in the bushings, antiseize was my best freind. Nice work

Nice video. I never thought brakes on something so large could be so simple 👍🏻

Good job... I never put semi shoes on, you made it look easy. Maddox, yes that's Harbor freight, bought the same for my pickup

Hooee, that is one heavy lookin' drum. Props to you for bein' able to yank the old one and put the new one on.

Learned a lot on this one. Thanks for posting!

I did that for so many years no impact just a very large 4way with a 5' pipe trailer's/ Mack / Freightliner Did my own tire work on the side of the interstate bars and tire HAMMER and a 6×6 and a very large bottle jack u joints/ adjust clutch and free play service motor work and transmission I've hauled logging/ ran eastern seaboard 53' strick Fla to NY over sized loads Fla to ga flat bead sod Fla to ga I was laid off from trucken 10 yrs ago I got a government job now 3 yrs to retirement driving was my passion when I was young now it's time to backer her down . You do good work I can tell you will go some were GOD BLESS You

Great video brother I am still watching your videos and they are very interesting and educational and I am learning more about these trucks day by day as you post more videos keep them coming

this brought so many memories of when me and a buddy worked for a transport/heavy machinery company working out of a barn.

@kc8tyk86

3 жыл бұрын

They make spring tools, you can literally have them on in seconds.

@kc8tyk86

3 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/S-Cam-Spring-Replacement-Tractors-Trailers/dp/B08B5PD8Q4/ref=asc_df_B08B5PD8Q4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459533906149&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13249210130380436929&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009420&hvtargid=pla-942560241562&psc=1

Love all your videos. I do my own work on my now truck because you. Thank you 😎

Informative video, out here in Europe we basically don't have those brakes anymore we have Disk brakes on our trailers.

We always did it the other way , the big spring .ah each to there own, both ways work and what ever works best for each person .Thanks for the video and helpful information for many

Great video! Always looking forward to the next one. 👍

Very nice job. Thanks for showing us how it's done.

I don't know why but I find this very entertaining. You explain everything very well. Keep it up