Just had my mechanic do this repair today, because I didn't want to attempt pulling the lower control arm loose in my garage. The 2013 model is an absolute PITA! APPARENTLY they decided to farm out the caliper design & the suspension design to two different teams! Love the videos buddy!
Eric, this was an awesome video. I wish you had this video out a year ago when I did the rear brakes on my 09 Sonata. You made it look effortlessly easy. Thanks again
I changed my brake shoes on my Hyundai Genesis coupe not long ago. Same exact format…took me a while to figure it out but got them in properly, adjusted them properly and now it holds my back wheels 🛞 real still when I apply the parking brakes. Love it.
I live in Georgia now, but used to live in Bath, Ny and went right past your shop on my way visiting family. Anyway, just wanted to mention what a pleasure it is working on southern vehicles ! But that vehicle from Canada looks great from having it coated! Thanks for the always informative videos!
I've done a bunch of Ford Expedition parking brake shoe jobs that never needed shoes at all - just needed that linkage up top freed up out of a block of rust. One truck I had to remove both, and toss them in my waste oil bucket for a few hours, then stick them in the vice and beat the everlivin' snot out of them. Looked like a lost cause for a minute, but I got them both workin as good as new again. Good to see someone that takes care of their vehicle - makes our lives a million times easier. I'd do pretty good if everyone did that! Off I go, back into the tropically humid shop ... 😁
I was doing some research about my cruise control and your video was hanging around. I took a break from my studies to watch and clear my mind. I can use a laugh, I'll check out his channel. Thanks for all the help, I enjoyed the campfire talks.
Another great job Eric. A lot of anti-seize requested by your customer. Think about it anti-seize is made by combining grease and copper or nickle dust. When used on exhaust bolts or other very hot fasteners I think the idea is the grease goes but a thin film of a dissimilar metal remains. Because the fastener was essentially torqued "lubricated" the breakout torque can be considerably more once say plain oil has burned off. What I'm trying to say is that if you used a good quality grease like a full synthetic on non-heated parts it would be a lot less messy and just as effective. Your an excellent mechanic and teacher and as always look forward to your new videos. Thanks
Thanks to your video I had the confidence to rip into my kids 2007 Scion Tc to replace the parking brake shoes. After 3 adjustments got them working safely and securely. Love your videos. Thank you again.
Now that your customer base has expanded beyond the borders of the United States, you are fully entitled to place the words "Internationally Renowned" on your business cards and add 20% to your rates.
Eric, my SMA coffee cup arrived yesterday. All I need is a matching Snuggie and I'm set for a weekend of binge watching your videos. Thanks for making the cups available.
One trick I learned when doing drum or drum parking brakes, is to put the drum or rotor over the shoes. Then for old drum brakes, push on the brake pedal. That will center the shoes so you can adjust them. For parking brake shoes, pull up or push on the parking brake lever or pedal. Same result. The shoes will center themselves. Works pretty good also when adjusting the shoe clearance.
Today I spent 2 hours with only one side of my Kia Optima, 😂😂😂 it’s a little different from the one in the video but in the end I was able to do it for the first time.
Another fine job with some great tips. The Advance Auto Parts store in my area has had the the brake clean buy one get one free. I think I’m up to ten cans now.
YAY! a parking Brake Video...rare to see any on youtube...Nice to see rust proofing mentioned as well,..I get my Fiesta Sprayed from Krown as well......going to do it when I get my Challenger SRT 392 soon... those 6 piston Brembo with the 2 pc rotors is going to be "fun".....
Eric, Another great and educational video. I NEVER get tired of watching you do brake jobs - or anything else! BTW I think Ken Block drives a Fiesta - not a Focus. I know, to you it is just a Ford 'whatever' LOL. God bless to you and Hannah Paul
You just reminded me I have to do mine and I'm not surprised he comes down from Canada to you! I'd be crossing the pond to you if there was a car ferry 😂
I'm from Canada and I always wheezy wheel the shoes' contact points (and put silver never seize). Like you once said, "a little never seize goes a LONG way".
Awesome vid, I have the same exact situation but have been wary of replacing the shoes. Will give it a try because hey, if you can do it I can do it! ;)
'Up , out, threads to the back.' ... saved me some trial and error, Tks. Both my brake backing plates rusted out so I have the new stuff ready for bench assembly. Could not figure it out.
I’ve actually got the spring done now, but now I’ve fitted everything back together, I can’t move the rotor disc around. It is so tough when I put the screwing any ideas?
Hi from Missouri. Worked replacing rear brakes on a 6 year old Subaru WRX today. The car came from Pennsylvania, wow that car had rust! Broke off a caliper bolt first thing, bolt popped loose made a full turn and then broke. On the others when the bolt popped loose I then soaked it with panther pee and ran it back in and out a couple of times. I never have problems with caliper bolts on Missouri cars.
Great video. I am working on a 2011 Sonata. It has 3 brake springs for the parking brake. One is on the top, side to side, a second one on the bottom, side to side, then the third goes behind the brake shoes, but from the middle to the side. I didn't notice the spring when I took off the shoes and now I am guess on which way the spring goes. On the passenger side, does it go from the middle towards the back (left)? And on the drivers side, does it go from the middle towards the back also (right)? What is strange, I have a service manual but it doesn't show the third spring. But all of the hardware kits I have looked at, it has the 3 springs. Any ideas? Thanks....
Fantastic video and thanks for sharing just what I was looking for, but what is the gray stuff you put with a little brush on it, regards and for sure I will be looking for more videos from you in future repairs.
Excellent video. Seems nothing under there changed from the 2006 - 2008 model years. In my case, about to do this on a 2008. The pad material fell off the backing pad at around 230k. Not bad. Barely used the parking brake in NJ.
Thanks for sharing your fantastic video my amigo very nice explain and clear too, you save me money and time with your nice tips, but what is the grey stuff you put on it name please, regards and be safe.
Watched one of your videos a while back were you were talking about hand tools that you recommended as quality for the money from singapour maybe - i think they used green for their color? Wandering what was the brand name if you recall the video i'm referring to. Thanks
haha Ken Block is a beast! M rear driver ebrake has been boarderline seized for years. 2011 Kia optima, similar. I keep having to rework it, is there anything I can swap out with rebuilt or new parts to prevent this constant issue. Now is see the rear driver brake pads clumping up and perhaps piston is toasted. That thing is a never ending issue on my car. Thanks for your video and feedback appreciated.
Eric, how did you learn to work on vehicles, specifically diagnosing electrical components? I'm looking for a way to speed-up my learning curve but don't know where to look. Any advice is appreciated. BTW, thank you for creating your channel. I found it not long ago, and binge watch your videos.
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Apparently Eric has in fact seen scotty k's videos as he almost did a " ring the bell!! " at the end of his.......
Did the harbor freight ratcheting wrench give up
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I been driving with the parking brakes on!! Is that gonna bring damages to the car??
Just had my mechanic do this repair today, because I didn't want to attempt pulling the lower control arm loose in my garage. The 2013 model is an absolute PITA! APPARENTLY they decided to farm out the caliper design & the suspension design to two different teams! Love the videos buddy!
I feel the Ken block reference made the video that much better than what it already was. Love this channel
Eric, this was an awesome video. I wish you had this video out a year ago when I did the rear brakes on my 09 Sonata. You made it look effortlessly easy. Thanks again
I changed my brake shoes on my Hyundai Genesis coupe not long ago. Same exact format…took me a while to figure it out but got them in properly, adjusted them properly and now it holds my back wheels 🛞 real still when I apply the parking brakes. Love it.
I live in Georgia now, but used to live in Bath, Ny and went right past your shop on my way visiting family. Anyway, just wanted to mention what a pleasure it is working on southern vehicles ! But that vehicle from Canada looks great from having it coated! Thanks for the always informative videos!
I've done a bunch of Ford Expedition parking brake shoe jobs that never needed shoes at all - just needed that linkage up top freed up out of a block of rust. One truck I had to remove both, and toss them in my waste oil bucket for a few hours, then stick them in the vice and beat the everlivin' snot out of them. Looked like a lost cause for a minute, but I got them both workin as good as new again.
Good to see someone that takes care of their vehicle - makes our lives a million times easier. I'd do pretty good if everyone did that!
Off I go, back into the tropically humid shop ... 😁
I was doing some research about my cruise control and your video was hanging around. I took a break from my studies to watch and clear my mind. I can use a laugh, I'll check out his channel. Thanks for all the help, I enjoyed the campfire talks.
Mr. Apparently is one cool kid! Not nervous, just having a lot of fun! He's funny!
Another great job Eric. A lot of anti-seize requested by your customer. Think about it anti-seize is made by combining grease and copper or nickle dust. When used on exhaust bolts or other very hot fasteners I think the idea is the grease goes but a thin film of a dissimilar metal remains. Because the fastener was essentially torqued "lubricated" the breakout torque can be considerably more once say plain oil has burned off. What I'm trying to say is that if you used a good quality grease like a full synthetic on non-heated parts it would be a lot less messy and just as effective. Your an excellent mechanic and teacher and as always look forward to your new videos. Thanks
Thanks to your video I had the confidence to rip into my kids 2007 Scion Tc to replace the parking brake shoes. After 3 adjustments got them working safely and securely. Love your videos. Thank you again.
Your the only guy I could find on youtube who does my car. Well done mate.
Hell of a mechanic sir. As one my self, I look up to your standards
Now that your customer base has expanded beyond the borders of the United States, you are fully entitled to place the words "Internationally Renowned" on your business cards and add 20% to your rates.
Thanks Eric for all the videos! I am a new subscriber to your channel and I have learned a lot from all of them. Keep up the good work!
Eric, my SMA coffee cup arrived yesterday. All I need is a matching Snuggie and I'm set for a weekend of binge watching your videos. Thanks for making the cups available.
Thank you for posting this video!! I just replaced my parking brake shoes using your video!
Done this today on a hyundai ix35/tuscon, very helpful video thanks for taking the time to make and upload
What a great detailed explanation in nonboring video. Thanks boss !!
Eric O flipped us all off. I like your style
One trick I learned when doing drum or drum parking brakes, is to put the drum or rotor over the shoes. Then for old drum brakes, push on the brake pedal. That will center the shoes so you can adjust them. For parking brake shoes, pull up or push on the parking brake lever or pedal. Same result. The shoes will center themselves. Works pretty good also when adjusting the shoe clearance.
Oh man, I was hoping you'd get all "whizzy" wit it. lol Thanks Dr. O!
You made that drum reassembly look easy. I've always hated doing drum brakes.
Eric, thanks for the great tips on parking brake change. Great idea on filling the parts cleaner with "Brake Cleaner"
Thank you for the video clip very clear and good sense of hummer in between as a bonus..cheers mate
You had me worried no brake clean music but then you came through, anyway great video Dr.O until next time PEACE.
Today I spent 2 hours with only one side of my Kia Optima, 😂😂😂 it’s a little different from the one in the video but in the end I was able to do it for the first time.
This was exactly what i needed to learn. Thank you.
It's always a great start to the day when I wake up to a new video. Got muh glazed donuts getting washed down by Dunkin's iced coffee
ThNks bro for this video it was helpful best regards from libya 🇱🇾
Another fine job with some great tips. The Advance Auto Parts store in my area has had the the brake clean buy one get one free. I think I’m up to ten cans now.
Gimme a parking brake!.....Enjoyed watching you work on the Sonata from Canata
YAY! a parking Brake Video...rare to see any on youtube...Nice to see rust proofing mentioned as well,..I get my Fiesta Sprayed from Krown as well......going to do it when I get my Challenger SRT 392 soon... those 6 piston Brembo with the 2 pc rotors is going to be "fun".....
man you are doing great job I wish we have mechanic here like you,thank you for share the video
Eric,
Another great and educational video. I NEVER get tired of watching you do brake jobs - or anything else! BTW I think Ken Block drives a Fiesta - not a Focus. I know, to you it is just a Ford 'whatever' LOL.
God bless to you and Hannah
Paul
'Apparently' you may be correct on the Focus.
Nope you are the correct one :( Hey at least I got the Ford part correct haha
“Try not to get your fingers in your never seize”. Words of wisdom right there.
You are genius. I just learn how to adjust my KIAs parking brake. I have changed rotors last week but did not adjust PBrake. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing, Eric. Enjoyed the live chat last night!
Good job you always make it look easy but it isn’t keep up the great work
You just reminded me I have to do mine and I'm not surprised he comes down from Canada to you! I'd be crossing the pond to you if there was a car ferry 😂
Perfect video Eric. Was going to do my parking break tomorrow :)
great video. Not too much unrelevant chatter, good quick tips in sequential order.
Very nice, tahank you very much. Greetings from Finland.
Nice simple straight forward video. Thank you.
great educational vid ...at 14.10 ..'customer requests "... should be done for ALL customers
You make it look really easy, awesome job bro
Eric O nice vid no rust belt rust By the way Discovery Channel hopefully will be getting in touch
I'm from Canada and I always wheezy wheel the shoes' contact points (and put silver never seize). Like you once said, "a little never seize goes a LONG way".
Awesome vid, I have the same exact situation but have been wary of replacing the shoes. Will give it a try because hey, if you can do it I can do it! ;)
It’s not too bad just do one side at a time so if you mix up the springs and what not you can look at the other side.
Assuming the other side has been done right ;)
'Up , out, threads to the back.' ... saved me some trial and error, Tks. Both my brake backing plates rusted out so I have the new stuff ready for bench assembly. Could not figure it out.
Love the vidoes eric o funny down to earth, keep up the great work.
One day I'll be just as good as you with your diag skills
Another great job Eric O.
wow so pro mecanic , tks , hi from romania !
..good job, you make it look so easy..
Bob Joncas first you get good then you get fast :)
Thanks for video recommendations...needed a laugh after my day😄😄
hi, thanks for your video, its easy and informative , its the same procedure for my kia sorento mk1, so thanks again, cheers from UK.
great job. thank you for all the tips
Ken Block is one crazy driver!
EHT Brake pads. Those are what I use. I love those pads.
Nice video Eric. Thanks!
Hi ive got a kia optima and cant get the top spring back on and more tips and tricks please
I’ve actually got the spring done now, but now I’ve fitted everything back together, I can’t move the rotor disc around. It is so tough when I put the screwing any ideas?
Truly excellent video. Many thanks!
Great timing for this video since I have to replace my back brakes and it will be my first time. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great video, as usually. I am though replacing the hardware, springs etc. - and it is incredibly hard to extend the new upper spring.
Fantastic use of the rare, brake clean fake out!!! Not easy to pull off wearing a Jeep hat!!
Nice job Eric
Great video as always! Keep it up
how much newton meter to torque those back fasteners of that whole brake assembly?
Another great how to video!
Good video Eric and hi to Hannah.
Wished the 2012 Sonata was as easy. One caliper mounting bolt covered up by upper control arm. Lucky you have the 09 Sonata to work on.
Hi from Missouri. Worked replacing rear brakes on a 6 year old Subaru WRX today. The car came from Pennsylvania, wow that car had rust! Broke off a caliper bolt first thing, bolt popped loose made a full turn and then broke. On the others when the bolt popped loose I then soaked it with panther pee and ran it back in and out a couple of times. I never have problems with caliper bolts on Missouri cars.
thank you soo mutch for this video!
nice clean job.....I think there is a cable adjuster on the apply lever
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Great video eric
Another great job my friend
Well, "apparently" Eric just flipped us the bird. Ha ha ha
God Bless u man! Thank u for this video!
Funny stuff at 3:41 when explaining which finger to use.
Rocko Mocko good instructions huh
Hell yeah great instructions from a great teacher.
Thanks for the video.
Magnum PI slides are the best!
Great video. I am working on a 2011 Sonata. It has 3 brake springs for the parking brake. One is on the top, side to side, a second one on the bottom, side to side, then the third goes behind the brake shoes, but from the middle to the side. I didn't notice the spring when I took off the shoes and now I am guess on which way the spring goes. On the passenger side, does it go from the middle towards the back (left)? And on the drivers side, does it go from the middle towards the back also (right)? What is strange, I have a service manual but it doesn't show the third spring. But all of the hardware kits I have looked at, it has the 3 springs. Any ideas? Thanks....
wondering the same. on a 2015 HSH I have one little screw "left over" :/ did you find you how it's supposed to be installed?
Fantastic video and thanks for sharing just what I was looking for, but what is the gray stuff you put with a little brush on it, regards and for sure I will be looking for more videos from you in future repairs.
Ah, some brake clean to start out the hump day!
Nice to work on something without all the rust and crust
Great video thanks 👍👍👍
Great job. Thank you
Excellent video. Seems nothing under there changed from the 2006 - 2008 model years. In my case, about to do this on a 2008. The pad material fell off the backing pad at around 230k. Not bad. Barely used the parking brake in NJ.
Thanks for sharing your fantastic video my amigo very nice explain and clear too, you save me money and time with your nice tips, but what is the grey stuff you put on it name please, regards and be safe.
Watched one of your videos a while back were you were talking about hand tools that you recommended as quality for the money from singapour maybe - i think they used green for their color? Wandering what was the brand name if you recall the video i'm referring to. Thanks
good video . excellent job. thank you so much
Eric, will you show us how you modified your box to support the end lockers?
awesome video! Your the best! Than you
I had no idea Ted Cruz worked on cars! For real though, great video!
thanks for the vid mate.
Very helpful, thank you!!
haha Ken Block is a beast! M rear driver ebrake has been boarderline seized for years. 2011 Kia optima, similar. I keep having to rework it, is there anything I can swap out with rebuilt or new parts to prevent this constant issue. Now is see the rear driver brake pads clumping up and perhaps piston is toasted. That thing is a never ending issue on my car. Thanks for your video and feedback appreciated.
Eric, how did you learn to work on vehicles, specifically diagnosing electrical components? I'm looking for a way to speed-up my learning curve but don't know where to look. Any advice is appreciated. BTW, thank you for creating your channel. I found it not long ago, and binge watch your videos.
Call AES Wave, talk to Carlos and tell him you'd like to get some ATG books. Best self study books I know of!
Poor Carlos is going to get a SMA wave of calls now and not know what hit him or where did all these calls come from. :)
Just tell him Eric O @SMA sent ya, he will know ;)
+South Main Auto Repair you need to make dvds