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Toyota Camry: Front Brake Pads & Rotors

Ahhhh nothing like an SMA brake video to brighten your day 😃. I know how much you guys love your brake videos. This one is from a few weeks back but I hope you enjoy it just as much. -Enjoy!
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  • @vincemorgan6096
    @vincemorgan60964 жыл бұрын

    “Scotty Kilmer special” I died 🤣🤣🤣

  • @davidsawyer1599
    @davidsawyer15994 жыл бұрын

    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".

  • @Skandalos

    @Skandalos

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @flagmichael
    @flagmichael4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JeffWinter1
    @JeffWinter14 жыл бұрын

    Best part about being a straight shooter is you never have to remember what you told who. Just tell everybody the truth. 😊 Enjoyable video.👍

  • @pfsantos007

    @pfsantos007

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to quote that on my Facebook and give credit with your name.

  • @ZzzRoofus

    @ZzzRoofus

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@pfsantos007 Might wanna correct the grammar first lol

  • @kcuhc84

    @kcuhc84

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ZzzRoofus Agreed. Change "who" to "peeps"

  • @alexandercahoulan6583

    @alexandercahoulan6583

    3 жыл бұрын

    "if you tell the truth you never have to remember anything," Mark Twain.

  • @claytonfite3197
    @claytonfite31974 жыл бұрын

    The mysteries of why we love brake jobs. Each wheel loves to hide secretes. We love exposing the truths.

  • @flagmichael

    @flagmichael

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @scowell
    @scowell4 жыл бұрын

    Must have seen you do 50 brake jobs... first time I've seen the pin cleanout. Gripping!

  • @chrisgabbert658

    @chrisgabbert658

    4 жыл бұрын

    My learning for today how to clean and replace pin boots

  • @DaDaDo661

    @DaDaDo661

    4 жыл бұрын

    I never thought to clean them like that. I feel like I have to redo my brake job now

  • @repro7780

    @repro7780

    4 жыл бұрын

    He did another when he used a drill bit to clean out the hole....

  • @jonathanblue14

    @jonathanblue14

    4 жыл бұрын

    Prestia2011 that was not the best method

  • @jake17522

    @jake17522

    4 жыл бұрын

    Would love to know what tip he used to clean out the slider hole.

  • @professorjedi1024
    @professorjedi10244 жыл бұрын

    hole in the rubber and 9 months later it's back in the shop :)

  • @jameshedrick6839

    @jameshedrick6839

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @mikeberry304

    @mikeberry304

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hole in the rubber and your paying for the next 20+years 😎😁😁😁🇬🇧😷🇬🇧

  • @1keykneedeep

    @1keykneedeep

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats busted rubber will have you downtown and walking for the next 18+ yrs.

  • @Phannty
    @Phannty4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @sensey111
    @sensey1114 жыл бұрын

    You cam never satisfy the armchair youtube experts, stop trying. I watch you because you are humble, honest and admit your mistakes.

  • @BD-fw2gm
    @BD-fw2gm4 жыл бұрын

    A little "Scotty-shade", makes my day!

  • @Justin-bb7oi

    @Justin-bb7oi

    4 жыл бұрын

    SAME 👍

  • @BD-fw2gm

    @BD-fw2gm

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @umbergbr

    @umbergbr

    4 жыл бұрын

    I must be dense when was it.

  • @andreboy1

    @andreboy1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Scotty is probably more successful then 99% of the people who hate on him, including you.

  • @BD-fw2gm

    @BD-fw2gm

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@umbergbr April 30th. His video - "Thank you and Goodbye"

  • @whiteloafers9658
    @whiteloafers96584 жыл бұрын

    I used that Permatex purple stuff and now am unfortunately dead. Way to go, Eric! 😂

  • @Dustin_the_wind
    @Dustin_the_windАй бұрын

    Pretty clever with the brake clean drop. I knew it was coming, but it still makes a smile. Thanks Mr. O.

  • @trentpowell8429
    @trentpowell84294 жыл бұрын

    You sir are a TRUE cornerstone to our profession!! THANK YOU FOR REFUSING TO “RIG” A REPAIR!!!!!

  • @elcheapo5302
    @elcheapo53024 жыл бұрын

    Not everything can smell as good as a reman CV axle, Eric!

  • @TonyyFlow

    @TonyyFlow

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @kastooMcFry
    @kastooMcFry4 жыл бұрын

    Nothing better to get some normalcy in our day than watching you do a brake job, Eric. Thanks!

  • @antony580
    @antony5804 жыл бұрын

    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 KZread.

  • @sidvis7235

    @sidvis7235

    9 ай бұрын

    Cleaning and lubricating caliper slide pins? Did it with every brake job. All technicinas should.

  • @Tizzy-sh5ql

    @Tizzy-sh5ql

    7 ай бұрын

    @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

  • @COBRO98

    @COBRO98

    Ай бұрын

    @@Tizzy-sh5ql when you're flat-rate you don't have time to do what Eric does.. you'll lose your job

  • @beotheguitarist
    @beotheguitarist4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @flagmichael

    @flagmichael

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @alexhartle8838
    @alexhartle88384 жыл бұрын

    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!!!!

  • @bgta894
    @bgta8944 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @bertgrau9246

    @bertgrau9246

    4 жыл бұрын

    BGT A, Congratulations, good to hear about someone who learned something then used that knowledge for doing a job.

  • @ronaldderooij1774

    @ronaldderooij1774

    4 жыл бұрын

    Have you test driven it? I mean don't enjoy too soon.

  • @bgta894

    @bgta894

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ronaldderooij1774 yes drove today and completed fronts no noise and car feels like new again

  • @harryl7946

    @harryl7946

    4 жыл бұрын

    Driver to rear brakes: weigh anchor!! 🤣

  • @robertsheldonward
    @robertsheldonward2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Kenny_P_abz
    @Kenny_P_abz4 жыл бұрын

    Love the CHiPs story! Growing up in rural Scotland I remember us playing on our bikes pretending we were California Highway Patrol.

  • @repro7780
    @repro77804 жыл бұрын

    I'll watch any and all brake videos you make, Mr O! Keep em coming.....

  • @taurus66
    @taurus663 жыл бұрын

    Reputation is what brings customers back. As long as you have repeat customers because of your honesty and being a good mechanic you will always have good business. Screw the rest.

  • @scflooring8658
    @scflooring86583 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely right on doing things the right way and not rigging things up!! Because it will come back to bite you customers always forget that they told you to do it and any time there is a problem they are calling you to fix it! I go through the same things when installing flooring a lot of people don’t want to do it right because of the cost so I tell them well I can’t help them but maybe someone else can do it for beer money and good luck!! Typically anytime someone complains about the price your better off walking away!!

  • @hugglescake
    @hugglescake4 жыл бұрын

    Watching very early videos, I just want to say that your confidence has, exponentially, improved over time. Kudos

  • @BMan100
    @BMan1004 жыл бұрын

    ... soon they will complain about the way you sat “Bruh”...great vid as usual! Stay safe and healthy all of you!

  • @chuckgrenci6404
    @chuckgrenci64044 жыл бұрын

    Another brake job.....well, yeah...……..and clever banter; what's not to like. Two thumbs up!

  • @S0m3thingOrAn0th3r
    @S0m3thingOrAn0th3r4 жыл бұрын

    That's what I love about a good brake job. Starts with two wrenches and some brake cleaner. Next thing you know your entire toolbox is spread across the driveway.

  • @flagmichael

    @flagmichael

    4 жыл бұрын

    When I start any car job I'm all prissy: "Oooh! I got some grease on my finger!" Half an hour later I'm bear-hugging the bell housing and speaking in tongues.

  • @morthomer5804
    @morthomer58044 жыл бұрын

    Oh oh ohhh... right on the scotty special with brake video ACTION! I'm excited

  • @brettrose469
    @brettrose4694 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @thomasfletcher760

    @thomasfletcher760

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well, when one has a " motor " mouth , they basically are " revving " up their " engine " 😜😆😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @michaelblacktree

    @michaelblacktree

    4 жыл бұрын

    IMO Scotty always looks drunk in his videos. He must be revving up that keggerator. 😛

  • @shane8365
    @shane83654 жыл бұрын

    Now I understand what the 3 C's mean as us mechanics- comments, criticism, and concerns 🤣 seriously though, keep up the great work Eric. I always enjoy watching your videos, informative yet entertaining!

  • @SmittySmithsonite
    @SmittySmithsonite4 жыл бұрын

    People in the rest of the country always got wide-eyed when I used to explain how we needed a torch to do a brake job up here. With the advent of the internet, now everyone can see for themselves! 🔥 HA! I remember "Oba-chucka", but I can't remember how you're REALLY supposed to pronounce your last name - you said it on a live stream waaaaay back, but me brain is smoked ... 🥴 CHIPS was my favorite show. Used to watch that after The Dukes of Hazzard every Friday night as a kid. That was some epic programming! Nothing even comes close today. We had great cars (from the 60's and back), great music (everything from rock to country was fantastic!), and great TV ... no covid, no friggin computers to drive me nuts, and MUCH less partisan bickering! I'm gonna build a time machine ... and set it for '80! Well, if I had a time machine I'd probably set it for '55 like Marty did. Some fantastic iron rolling down the roads in those days! I could do 20 years as a mechanic, and retire just before those crappy electronic, solenoid-controlled carburetors and 980 miles of vacuum hoses became mainstream in Detroit city. Ahh, I'm just dreamin' again ... 😁 Just mowed for the first time Saturday! That time o'year again. Lawn was insane ... from all the rain! The ol' z-turn fired right up, no problem. I remembered to throw the charger on it a couple times this winter. Carb never seems to clog on that one for some reason. I never ran the gas out of the bowl, either! Got my buddy's John Deere LX280 mower's Kawasaki engine in 1,000 pieces on the bike lift. The OE crankshaft has part of a bolt, and half an EZ-Out snapped off waaaaay down inside it! PTO side. I found a crank and rods on eBay fairly cheap, so I'm swapping them out. It's easier to do this than to drill that mess out! I remember why I love mowers. In 3 hours I had the engine out, torn down to the case, and the "new" rods swapped over to the stock pistons, and installed on the "new" crank. I'll pick that back up tomorrow. Should have it running by lunch ... if I can get out there before 10, lol. Since you're posting, I'm assuming all is well with you and the fam-jam. Sweeeeet! 👍🍻😁

  • @thomasherring6640
    @thomasherring66404 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @davidkroth
    @davidkroth4 жыл бұрын

    Top Tip: 3M Silicone Past works great on double hung windows in your house, too!

  • @Anonymous-it5jw

    @Anonymous-it5jw

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @tomkimbrel4192
    @tomkimbrel41924 жыл бұрын

    Ethics and honesty, kudos to you Eric O!😀😇😉

  • @GeneralRELee
    @GeneralRELee4 жыл бұрын

    Dr. O should be collecting all the rust chunks that falls off the vehicle, and send it to some auto museum or that.

  • @earlrichardet2102
    @earlrichardet21024 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @billmoran3219
    @billmoran32194 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @IvanPerez-dv5et
    @IvanPerez-dv5et4 жыл бұрын

    Even though I consider myself a brake expert now (thanks to you), I still love to see new break videos. Thank you so much!

  • @cloudwalker3650

    @cloudwalker3650

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad that Ponch (Eric O) was able to help.

  • @crbourret
    @crbourret4 жыл бұрын

    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....

  • @northernpatriot9078
    @northernpatriot90784 жыл бұрын

    One of the few that hit that 👍 SMA baby !!!

  • @miketeeveedub5779
    @miketeeveedub57794 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @salembiad2
    @salembiad24 жыл бұрын

    “Bro you can’t use that. Everybody’s gonna die.” So true... people are ridiculous. Don’t mind them Eric. You keep doing things your way because this channel is great. I’ve learned so much from watching. Thank you for the videos!

  • @juanrodriguez-ry6yt
    @juanrodriguez-ry6yt4 жыл бұрын

    sorry after 45 years in the trade i can't watch another brake job love the electrical diagnosing you rock brother

  • @jaywalkersunite
    @jaywalkersunite4 жыл бұрын

    As an Erik (spelled correctly), I'd like to consider you an honorary Erik.

  • @coache1nine

    @coache1nine

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Todd66
    @Todd664 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @aldonco

    @aldonco

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have done a few hundred brake jobs and I still learn tips from the master.

  • @flagmichael

    @flagmichael

    4 жыл бұрын

    ... and in Eric's area there is no doubt about which side is the dirty side, unlike cars from hoity-toity cities.

  • @boostedmaniac
    @boostedmaniac4 жыл бұрын

    Chips was a great show. All those 80s shows were awesome. Dukes, knight rider, Chips, 6 million dollar man, etc.

  • @sonnygsmith3207
    @sonnygsmith3207 Жыл бұрын

    Great tip with the seize pin.

  • @Coach_addis
    @Coach_addis4 жыл бұрын

    4:38 no sheep sound track 🐑 ...Eric O. come on brother 😜😂👍👍🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

  • @NoWr2Run

    @NoWr2Run

    4 жыл бұрын

    YA THAT'S PRETTY BAAAAAAAAD, LOL.

  • @pyro323

    @pyro323

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah he missed out on the brake cleaner sfx in the caddy rear brake video...smh.

  • @ryan_etzel
    @ryan_etzel4 жыл бұрын

    11:27 "Now they should have nothing bad to say" ...you've met the Internet, correct? :-)

  • @Waccoon
    @Waccoon4 жыл бұрын

    Ugh... memories from my 1995 Saturn. Rear caliper pins kept going dry, burning up pads and warping the rotor. First thing I checked was for holes in the rubbers, but there weren't any. Replaced whole caliper, and still had the same issue. I finally stopped using the crappy black lube packets to coat the pins and used a good lithium grease. Never had any more problems for the life of the car. Gotta keep those pins properly schmood! 8)

  • @melissavansel4396
    @melissavansel43964 жыл бұрын

    I literally learn something new about brakes every video.. Thank you..

  • @umpireoba
    @umpireoba4 жыл бұрын

    If there’s no brake clean in this video I’m seriously going to be pissed lol

  • @VBshredder

    @VBshredder

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL - In the meantime i'm wondering why i'm watching another brake job...I guess SMA is just that enjoyable.

  • @umpireoba

    @umpireoba

    4 жыл бұрын

    He knows the KZread algorithm loves brake jobs

  • @MattExzy

    @MattExzy

    4 жыл бұрын

    7:46 friend.

  • @docoski5518
    @docoski55184 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @williamdyckman9704
    @williamdyckman97044 жыл бұрын

    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 !

  • @gregeconomeier1476
    @gregeconomeier14764 жыл бұрын

    Feel so much better.......nothing like a brake job fix.

  • @Justin-bb7oi
    @Justin-bb7oi4 жыл бұрын

    I really love the brake video's ❤

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock27894 жыл бұрын

    Whoa!! Hub Cap Down!!! Nice!!!; )

  • @bertgrau9246
    @bertgrau92464 жыл бұрын

    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 .

  • @8953147
    @89531474 жыл бұрын

    You are the only channel on KZread that shows how to remove slide pin boots!! Finally

  • @davide.s.9880
    @davide.s.98804 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha I love that. " Bro you can't use that everyone gonna die " hahaha !

  • @DaBossk

    @DaBossk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bruh you just can't do that bruuuh

  • @adventureoflinkmk2
    @adventureoflinkmk24 жыл бұрын

    7:47 brakleen noise

  • @wim0104

    @wim0104

    4 жыл бұрын

    I miss that sound so much! Thx! Reminds me of Wizardry 7 !

  • @johndesaavedra1040
    @johndesaavedra10402 жыл бұрын

    I just fixed some frozen up brakes on a Camry. I didn't think to use a brush. I cleaned the rusty bores on the bracket with a drill bit before washing them with brake parts cleaner. I don't have a fancy media blaster so I had to resort to a file for the guide grooves. You're the pro!

  • @drippingwax
    @drippingwax8 ай бұрын

    A friend mentioned needing to replace his brakes and I recommended removing the brake fluid, opening the caliper halfway, and removing the rest before opening the caliper the rest of the way. I have replaced brakes a couple of times, including on a Camry of this generation, but that is the one thing that I remember (which Shouty didn't mention) as I refamiliarize myself. It was interesting to see you put your screwdriver in the caliper clamp, I usually see people using the old brake pad.

  • @letsdosomething806
    @letsdosomething8064 жыл бұрын

    Bouncer: welcome to the salty spittoon, how tough are you? Eric: tougher than rhino skin Bouncer: right this way sir

  • @sandybarnes887
    @sandybarnes8874 жыл бұрын

    So, does Mrs O secretly call you Ponch? :-D

  • @jefftreseder4358

    @jefftreseder4358

    4 жыл бұрын

    In bed when he rides Mrs. O like a motorcycle

  • @ferndog1461

    @ferndog1461

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only if theres a '77 Firebird in the bay....

  • @markh.6687

    @markh.6687

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jefftreseder4358 Wowsers!

  • @wagoosh78
    @wagoosh784 жыл бұрын

    a man tht takes pride in his work does quality work. some would have let that boot go for the sake of time

  • @pieteroosthuizen7206
    @pieteroosthuizen72064 жыл бұрын

    Hi Erik, in my part of the world down South (South Africa) spelling with a K is usual, any case now you teach this old dog 61 summers a new trick as rust only is at our coastal towns and I never saw a pin rusted in and I only saw snow 3 times in my life time and it was not even 1/4 inch thick , must say I enjoy your channel a lot, Keep it up and stay safe, glad to see the eye looks better. Stay safe Pieter

  • @willd3808
    @willd38084 жыл бұрын

    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**

  • @christiaansparidaens8810
    @christiaansparidaens88104 жыл бұрын

    I miss the sheep soundtrack, where is it?

  • @JohnRodriguesPhotographer
    @JohnRodriguesPhotographer4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @johnsantiago7715
    @johnsantiago77154 жыл бұрын

    I’m home all day now so I enjoy watching you work and telling your stories, thanks Erik O👍🏼

  • @BD-fw2gm
    @BD-fw2gm4 жыл бұрын

    There's your problem lady!

  • @flagmichael

    @flagmichael

    4 жыл бұрын

    @william III Oh, my!

  • @wilahinely
    @wilahinely4 жыл бұрын

    Everyone's wearing those crap neon gloves. Myself included. Went to buy my usual brand and was sadly disappointed. Damn Rona!!!

  • @paulsz6194

    @paulsz6194

    4 жыл бұрын

    wilahinely because they glow in the dark , should you have a black out.. 😉

  • @danclack9648

    @danclack9648

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a problem finding gloves because I don't wear them.

  • @mikeberry304

    @mikeberry304

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've got 8 boxes of blue ones here in the UK 💯😎😁😷🇬🇧🤗🤗💪

  • @wilahinely

    @wilahinely

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @danclack9648

    @danclack9648

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @Troder4oil
    @Troder4oil4 жыл бұрын

    I've screwed up two ABS units from pressing the caliper pistons back like that. Stopped doing that years ago and use a vacuum bleeder while slowly compressing the piston. Also, I use a small air hammer with a 1" flat face bit on the rotors to break them loose. Less chance of denting a wheel bearing with hard hammer hits. Great video.

  • @cloudwalker3650

    @cloudwalker3650

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the ABS unit information. So noted. Um, are the wheels not on the ground already?

  • @marksteele45
    @marksteele453 жыл бұрын

    You are so right about hack work at the customer's request. I looked at a van that was hacked, a year after it was hacked, thought the shop ripped the guy off, and told him to take it back to the shop that fixed it. Fortunately the shop kept notes on their computer, and reminded the guy that he hacked it for him as a favor.

  • @bostonboston4754
    @bostonboston47544 жыл бұрын

    The brake pad packaging always smells like fish.

  • @northernpatriot9078
    @northernpatriot90784 жыл бұрын

    C'mon on man give me a brake lol

  • @paulsz6194

    @paulsz6194

    4 жыл бұрын

    Northern patriot907 he’s got a pair, that should do him for now...

  • @austinshores3324
    @austinshores33244 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see Eric O and Josh do videos together more or have Josh make some of his own like a mini series. Anyway guys keep up the good work!!

  • @wilahinely
    @wilahinely4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe your 900th brake video, but I always learn something new. Thanks for what you do Eric!

  • @manuelsalvatierra2940
    @manuelsalvatierra29404 жыл бұрын

    Use a Disinfectant Brake Clean and inject and shoot it in the brake lines. Car won't need a brake job for another 500k

  • @williamcunningham9819

    @williamcunningham9819

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻😂🤣😂.

  • @flagmichael

    @flagmichael

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cavemanstyle1376

    @cavemanstyle1376

    4 жыл бұрын

    🍑

  • @psdaengr911

    @psdaengr911

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brake hoses and petroleum products do not get along well with each other.

  • @on-site4094
    @on-site40944 жыл бұрын

    Eric has to use silicone paste on the guide pins otherwise all the engineers have a thermo nuclear ☢️ melt down LOL

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jeffmeng4479
    @jeffmeng44794 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are the best on KZread.

  • @randyanderson4360
    @randyanderson43604 жыл бұрын

    😳so you're named after Ponchrello😂😂😂😂so you're a 70's remake?

  • @rickshipley7872
    @rickshipley78724 жыл бұрын

    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! 😋

  • @pughconsulting
    @pughconsulting4 жыл бұрын

    I had my comment locked and loaded regarding the 3m silicone paste but you addressed it, so I can now rest easy at night. Thank you.

  • @Newberntrains
    @Newberntrains4 жыл бұрын

    Another good thing to use on those pin holes is a copper bore brush from a gun cleaning kit works for us in the south where we dont have much rust

  • @michaelvoigt724
    @michaelvoigt7244 жыл бұрын

    Haven't ya watched the news lady, we're all going to die.

  • @JVerschueren

    @JVerschueren

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jamescaron6465
    @jamescaron64658 ай бұрын

    a Scotty Kilmer Special heh. Everything else is an endless moneypit or a terrible gashog. the rust flying off that rotor as you hammered it gave me a headache. I love your little tips and tricks (the nylong brush on a drill is brilliant) that only come from years of experience. As a DIYer it is greatly appreciated. You are incredibly transparent, I'd question any shop that tried to cut your work down.

  • @maddoxwca
    @maddoxwca4 жыл бұрын

    Big fan of those coated rotors. Come in handy in Indiana as well! Thanks for the tips!

  • @paulparoma
    @paulparoma4 жыл бұрын

    What's better than one Eric? Two Erics, both great mechanics with a dynamic personality!

  • @vincescalise4821
    @vincescalise48214 жыл бұрын

    You were named after Eric Estrada, my little brother who was born around the same time was named after Bobby Ewing , From Tv show Dallas Lol I always enjoy the quality in workmanship You put into your videos ,And the fun facts

  • @peacefrog0521
    @peacefrog05214 жыл бұрын

    I just did the rear brakes on my buddy’s Pontiac G6; I ordered PowerStop pads and rotors from RockAuto. After a long delay by Fedex, it turned out that RA sent me the wrong pads, so I had to go to AA to get the correct ones to finish the job. I got the WearEver Gold pads with a $10 discount. I was also able to set up a return for just the pads to RockAuto so I could use the supplied rotors. AA is running a pretty good promotion right now with a $25 rebate on Gold or Platinum pads and rotors; that’s probably why your customer got them himself. Kinda wish I’d done that in the first place 😀. Glad to hear you like the Platinums. His pins had also become stiff; not as bad as this ‘Yota but they were difficult to get out, and the pads were uneven on one side. Weird thing on the G6 is the upper caliper bracket bolt backs into the big suspension joint (I think control arm?) so not only couldn’t I use my impact to get it out, I couldn’t even use a socket and breaker bar. I had to use a 13mm box wrench and a mallet to loosen it; thankfully it wasn’t badly corroded or stuck. Another weird thing is the G6 bracket bolts have a 13mm hex, but the bolts for the pins are a 14mm hex. I have never seen where the bracket bolts are smaller, not even on foreign cars 😄. (The thread was much larger, I forget how big but at least 14). WTF GM?

  • @dougkubash8673
    @dougkubash86733 жыл бұрын

    Taking the time to clean and lube the caliper brackets and calipers sure makes a difference in brake life and performance.

  • @pantherplatform
    @pantherplatform4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @williamkraft5574
    @williamkraft55744 жыл бұрын

    Not sure of the rest of your viewers but I still love the brake job videos. Thanks for the new upload.

  • @parteibonza
    @parteibonza4 жыл бұрын

    Talking about "unspeakable things" we've done....One time I replaced my carburetor...ran out of time and rigged it up so it would run enough to get me home 30 miles away. It was leaking gas all over in places. Luckily I made it home without bursting into flames and burning it down to the pavement. I didn't even have a fire extinguisher on hand!!!! Oh my crazy 20s.

  • @Vfh........y
    @Vfh........y4 жыл бұрын

    I speak for the Common Man and we demand more brake videos..😉😉😉

  • @RussellBooth1977
    @RussellBooth19774 жыл бұрын

    I recently replaced the original front brake pads in my mothers 2000 model Toyota Corolla which has the same pads as the 1993-2002 model Toyota Camry,they have the wire anti rattle springs which sit on top of the pads. I reused the original brake rotors because they were still o.k.,I did remove & lubricate the guide pins with molybdenum disulphide grease, Toyota Australia had greased them with lithium grease, one of the right hand front pins was stiff as well. Note that I replaced the brake fluid & bled the system which was needed as there was air trapped in the hydraulic system,the front right hand side brake caliper had dust pushed back into the rotor so I needed to purge that out,the braking performance was much better after I bled the system. I know,Scotty Kilmer didn't grease the caliper guide pins on the Ford Mustang that he relined the brakes on,at least 1 other mechanic has been the same on here !