After watching some "Just rolled in" videos and seeing the absolute junk people are driving down the freeways it's refreshing to see a responsible car owner looking after their car. Good for her and you for doing it right.
I agree I do all my own but for those who are not able to (for whatever reason) I applaud them for getting it done so as to be safe as possible on the roads.
If you don't know, you don't know. People really should be required to take basic mechanics to get a drivers license. My ultimate pet peeve are people with big ass RVs that may as well be a big rig that don't need any training. They're always a joy to be out on the road with.
@@JB-tz9pi Here in AUS I would like to have a law that states why you need a tank to drive in the metropolation area & then have a special licence to do so.
People with the ‘just rolled in’ vehicles rolling down the road, are why we need mandatory yearly vehicle inspections in all 50 states. I don’t personally agree with making it mandatory, but I understand the law knowing that everyone is a childish butthole who puts the general public at risk. My vehicles can pass an inspection at any time…I wish everyone held that same stance. Oh, it helps to not have a 20 year old car with 100k as your daily driver.
I’ve never seen a a bad ABS pump. I’ve been wrenching on my own stuff since 1989 when I first got my license to drive. My dad made me learn how to do the basics: oil & filter, tranny fluid and brakes. Got more skills when I went into the Marines and was trained to be a diesel mechanic.
Wisconsin rust belt will eat an ABS pump in a matter of years. Salt eats away at the cover over the PCB and causes moisture problems. I have seen many in my 30 years of turning wrenches.
I don’t plan to work on cars again. I like learning things. I like being a small part of SMA. SMA is the only channel that I patreon. Not for them but for me.
Remember being, as a new apprentice, having it drummed in to me that the last thing you do when replacing pads, pump the pedal before moving the vehicle!!!!
Another great video! I really wish we had a SMA shop in our town. 😕. I find it difficult trying to find an honest shop that does quality work like you do Mr. O. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻👍🏻
Mr. O is always very enthusiastic about his viewers' mental health and comfort. I haven't lost my mind but I would appreciate some help locating some marbles that went missing.
I’ve enjoyed watching your videos over the past six months. I’ve learned a lot about car maintenance and your continuous footage reveals more because of minimum editing. I have a 2007 Prius and normally just confident enough to change the oil and filter every 5000 miles/6 months over the past five years. With your videos and along with those from The Care Car Nut, I challenged myself to complete the major car maintenance scheduled for 190,000 miles instead of selling it because of the exorbitant labor charges. So far: Had a lot of warning lights come on and got an XTool D8 to diagnose. Replace spark plugs and coils Replace PCV valve Clean throttle body Replace transaxle fluid Replace engine accessory belt Replace inverter coolant pump Replace inverter coolant and bleed air Engine coolant flush, fluid replace and bleed air Oil and filter change, replace crush washers Replace front wheel bearings, rotors, brake pads, piston clean and lube Replace rear drums, shoes, struts Repaired 12v battery connectors Installed 12v cutoff switch Had major issues with braking, ABS actuator failure and VSC warning. Bought genuine Toyota ABS module and replaced it. Replaced fluid and completed brake bleed. Had Costco replace tires and align at local shop. Got another full size rim and had best leftover tire mounted as full size spare. Sand headlight lens assemblies and seal. Got TPMS code and saved $500 by replacing the tire pressure sensors myself. Register them with the XTool and reset. All codes cleared and it runs great. It’s getting 40 to 50 MPG and pleasantly surprised at that. I’ve saved at least $8000 in labor charges and it’s a great feeling having this confidence. Thank you!
I was a brake and front end mechanic in the late 60's, 70's and eighties. Drum brakes were the thing until the disc brakes came out. Of course the disc were only on the front to begin with. But watching you adjust the ebrake was the same as what I did. I would tighten the brakes till they were tight and then turn them back until they turned, just a slight drag. Once I test drove the car, the brakes seared in, high brake and solid pedal. Never had a problem. Can't count the number of cars I did. Thousands. Great video, enjoy watching, we have so much in common when doing this type of work, either brake or front end. I call it old school. lol
Couple cups of coffee and your hilarious commentary on this job started my day with a smile and laughs. Much appreciated. Hope you and Mrs. O have great rest of the week.
I swear every video with brake replacement you use the same “just about out of the goo” tube of sil-glide that’s always on the last squeeze 😂😂😂. Obviously I know you go through a bunch of it, but I had to laugh when you said that. Great video as always!
Eric, good on you for shooting straight! Too many folks out there are ripping people off! The gal now has a safer more reliable and resaleable car and doesn't have to take out a second on her house! Great job!
It's funny I still use my handbrake if I park on an incline. I guess when you learn on a stick some habits die hard. Love that little palm ratchet of yours. a very handy item.
Those are the best type of customers that just trust you enough to do what you need to do. I have that type of relationship with a garage have used for 45 or so years. The son took over for he father not unlike your situation but the old man in his 80s still there doing what he always did. It's nice to be a customer that can trust the mechanic/shop to not do things that are not necessary and to do things correctly! Way to go Mr.O.
Big night last night...3 years after taking the rear wheels off of my daughters LandRover they are replaced and it's on all 4 wheels again...brake jobs etc are a breeze doing it the Eric 'O' way although that wasn't the reason for such a long 'lay up'...when you start digging ....you find stuff...anyhoo my daughter has bought another car so this one becomes 'mine'..The inspiration and knowledge gained by watching this channel has got me this far.....Thanks Eric..
Gravy! I wonder if the Lawn Mower Guy has a RUclips channel and moans that every time he is recording cutting his grass Eric O decides to fire up his air ratchet? I am being a balanced human bean today! Won't last. Nice job Mr O.
I agree Eric O loctite works amazing to stop corrosion getting Into the threads on bolts and nuts i use it a ton on customers offroad rigs around here because corrosion happens fast for vehicles playing in mud sand and water 12:54 @South Main Auto Repair LLC
I wish I had a local mechanic that provides your quality of work at that price. I moved from Illinois to Connecticut. Now I have to build a new list of contacts and service providers. Thanks for the video.
I have proof the loctite prevents corrosion on my boat trailer brakes dunked in saltwater every use. She gets a freshwater rinse after use, but never had issues getting the brakes apart to service them. 😊
Loctite also stops the vibration. Make sure the caliper bracket does not fall off. I had my caliper fall off on my 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue one time in 2002 in Imperial County, California. I lived in San Bernardino County, California during that time. Great videos.
I like that you test drive the vehicles when necessary. When the HCU on my 2009 was replaced under recall they returned it to me with the brake pedal going almost to the floor. They added dot 4 fluid, but did not bleed the brakes. I called them and told them what they had done and were they apologetic, and said to bring it back and they would schedule an appointment to bleed the brakes. I told them that I needed the car and I would bleed the brakes myself and would not be bring the car back for any reason. Brakes are important.
Yup, that should be a standard after working on a vehicle to check your work. I took my 05 Ford Focus to a Firestone place one time for an oil change (wife had a coupon), and she drove it home and it drove and sounded horrible. Turns out the idjits had disconnected the intake, I'm assuming when they checked the air filter, and never reattached it. I took it back without changing a thing, and they said that the would have to keep it overnight to have someone troubleshoot it. Didn't even bother to open the hood. That's one of the few times I was able to pull off a "gotcha!" type of move.
Love the videos Eric O!!! People who don’t believe fluid film works should. I use it exclusively on the hinges of the factory power running boards on my 14 F-150. I write this comment in 2024 and they both still work amazingly
Here’s a donation to buy a new pair of work shoes that was damaged when you caught the falling brake pad with your foot. Thank you for your great videos and honesty. Three thumbs up. 👍👍👍.
I've been a mechanic for 30 years. Done hundreds of brake jobs. Always push the piston back without opening the bleeder. Never had an abs pump failure. I'm with Eric on this one.
Impressive napa usa made Parts 😮 very shocking I been seeing it a lot lately Also Eric O with USA Made Parts coming from napa 22:00 @South Main Auto Repair LLC
You nailed it on some dealers not wanting to work on older vehicles. Happens more than most would think. There is a BG dealer down here in GA that will work on anything, any brand, any year. Yes, that service dept is killing it. Just printing money. Crazy.
I was surprised to find that the dealer wouldn’t work on my 2005. I think that they stop at 10 years. I don’t think that they want my money. They don’t like poor people in the store. They don’t want oil on their asphalt. They watch “just-rolled-in” and they know that people with old cars decline repairs.
outstanding videos - hope you never get tired of making them! I saved ~300 bucks today doing a repair on my wife's car because I watch all the SMA videos. Thank you!
Same here Eric, 36 years doing brakes and I have never opened the bleeder to squeeze a caliper and never had any kind of damage to ABS pumps. Well there was the truck and RV shop that made us rebuild calipers and wheel cylinders on EVERY brake job. No exceptions.
Oddly... never done a brake job where I didn't open the bleeder. IMHO: Hydraulic fluid trapped in the calipers needs to be replaced and the brakes bled. Taking care of a car = changing fluids. Different now, I guess.
@@yowser8780That's fine if opener the bleeder doesn't mean snapping it off, then twisting the brake line off to replace caliper then redoing entire brake system.
I must be out of my mind! At almost 70 yrs old and still turning wrenches after working all day long I sit home at night and watch your videos. Believe it or not I have picked up on things and said “why didn’t I think of that “? Thanks
I started smelling metal, when you ran the wizz wheel. Used to do this for a living. Great to see a shop doing reputable work. Never worked in the rust belt😮 amazing😂
What I enjoy the most is that you are running a business and feeding your family, but you have the reasonable morals not to overcharge your clients, even though you likely could charge more. More importantly, you aren't trying to screw them on every nickel and dime item that comes along. This car needed the work, it was about time, and while it might have passed inspection with just the wheel bearing, going all around on the brakes was probably a good idea. She just bought herself a couple of years of peace. I would also say that when you were tightening the axel near the end, I appreciate much that you realized that your torque wrench went off without any movement. I suspect a lot of people would just say "tight enough, I guess" and moved on. You took a moment, wound it back, and did it to the right spec. That is an attention to detail that most people seem to lack. Good job! Keep up the good work, and keep teasing the trolls, they need it to survive.
Hi Eric, I was told several times a week by the fender Lizards that I was going to ruin the ABS pump, so it got to the point I had to print out a page of a GM service manual and taped to my tool box and it finally stopped. Then one day the page was gone as was all the critics!! We had alot of guys that knew everything,but there was on thing they didn't know, they don't know everything!! Thanks for the extended videos Eric, I like them!
Man, It's nice to see a professional who admits once in a blue moon that they made an error (dropping a brake pad) and, if there was any damage because of that error that they do what it takes to stand behind their work which builds their reputation. Bravo Zulu Sir.
Thank goodness "leaf blower guy" showed up. We all were beginning to worry about him. He hasn't been heard on a video in about 5.234 minutes. That's a record!
The upside of leaf blower guy and lawn mower guy is it is heard in summer mostly. Summer fades fast in upstate NY. I never venture up that way after Thanksgiving due to snow and back roads. It is beautiful countryside though.
The only person I've ever heard say to open the bleeder and not to push the fluid back through the master cylinder. Is the same guy that grinds the ears of the brake pads to make them fit. Instead of cleaning the rust from behind the hardware. You are by far the best mechanic ever.
To play devil's advocate here, even with a clean caliper bracket sometimes you can get pads (even big brand name) where the ears are oversized or have too much paint. Ideally this wouldn't be the case, but you gotta do what you gotta do, especially in a pinch. I've never cracked open a bleeder to push a piston back though.
@@deathk26 I have actually ground caliper brackets down to get pads to fit. Not sure if it was aftermarket junk previously replaced or what, but the pads were stuck like Chuck. Worked perfectly when I was done.
Love the videos as always fella. I’ve been a mechanic for 12 years. Don’t matter what you’re doing. I still watch it. It’s entertaining. The diagnosis videos are my favorites since I do lack the skills in that aspect.
Love the videos. I do follow along when you track down electrical issues. On the Enclave video and when you dropped the one pad and felt you had to show it to audience so they don't rage in comments. I can't imagine continuing to do videos having that thought in the back of your mind, screw 'em. You and Rainman are my favorite channels. As an ex New Yorker love when you refer to it as PRofNY.👍🏻
Hi Eric, I love the way you interact with the camera even though you end up with hundreds of thousands of views it’s as though you’re just speaking to me, I’m sure the other guys would say the same, great series Eric
Sounds like the neighbor has a new backpack blower! Must have blown the whole blocks worth of sidewalk off on both sides of the street for you. Love a good nuts n bolts video but I do kinda miss the old days of getting big nasty out for the wheel bearings and delivering a good hot supper of beans. Thanks Mr. O!
Masking tape is a great tip. I use my parking break all the time. It keeps the cables from rusting fast. When your brake pedal goes to the floor (assuming you have the presence of mind to use the parking brake in an emergency) you'll be glad your cables aren't rusted fast.
@@johnnyblue4799 You ever hear of brake fade? It happens when brake fluid adsorbs water and the water boils. The brakes go right to the floor. These days, flushing the brakes reduces the chances of that happening, but we can't even get many people to change their damn oil!
@@michaelstoliker971 Of course I heard about it. But it never happened to me and that was my point. I keep up with the fluid changes, brake and blinker fluids included. Have you ever tried the technique you suggested? Emergency braking using the parking brake? It won't work. The parking brake is just not strong enough. And it also becomes impossible to do, with so many cars having e-brakes these days.
@@johnnyblue4799 I have done it in an emergency situation and it stopped the car. Of course this was with mechanical cable operated parking brakes when the master cylinder on my 71 ford pinto failed. Whatever modern cars have it used to be possible to stop a car using the parking brake and at one time all cars had mechanical cable operated brakes so its not impossible to believe.
I've never opened the bleeder to push the piston back in.. Usually just use a c clamp. Has worked fine for 30 years - and however long my dad and his dad did the same thing.
Gotta love South main Auto. Their prices can afford to be cheaper because of the volume of work they do where other shops don't have as much business and they have to charge more in order to stay above water
Eric , You have NO idea how much we Amateur auto enthusiasts appreciate your efforts and Expertise to video your daily challenges ! You have made an Enormous contribution to teach so many others how to do some of the things you deal with.. Being an electronics tech all my life I have to say that your basic understanding of electronics is impressive ! I wish I knew someone here in Oregon that I thought had your amazing diagnostic abilities ! I hope it's a long time before you 'Tire" of making these videos.. Ivan is also amazing to watch. Best to you and yours in 2024 and beyond !
When I was a kid in the 80's working at a full service gas station our local NAPA, where we got most of our parts, had a complete machine shop. They would do heads and engine blocks.
Thank you for another great video. I have a good mechanic but if you were closer to Utah you would instantly become my mechanic, especially for any diagnostic work. You're a pro!!!
Your doing the parking brake brought back memories of doing 4 wheel drum brakes way back when. I still remember my old '67 Chevy where I had to turn back the left front star adjuster when the previous owner drove it until the shoe cut into the drum. Still have an old drum brake pliers I haven't used in almost 50 years, too. Mostly good memories of the days before ABS, where you could adjust your brakes by backing up and pulling forward a few times. Congratulations on another great video, you are a true craftsman.
As a former contractor (and automotive maven,) I found that a fast nickel is better than a slow dime. Keep your prices reasonable & you'll never be wanting for work.
Eric, shout out from the Great White North. I just about had to go to the fabric store with my wife , to pick out something for something, your video saved me..... Thanks
All of us here appreciate your methods and tips. But I think what you did on this one is just as important - clearing the air about misinformation that always spreads like wildfire. And also, I will always have a smile on my face while I watch you do a job the RIGHT way, and not just good enough to get it off the lift. After years in the business, I am convinced it makes a big difference for your customers.
and as a slightly older tech than you Mr. O, (20 yrs older?) I'll tell you the dropsies get more frequent as years go by and the finger stiffness will increase . Happy Wrenching!
I am a retired mechanic but I do squeeze the brake hose (with a correct tool) and then open the bleed nipple. I attach an almost clear silicon hose and get the first part of the hose to go up from the bleed screw. Apart from no fluid going back into the system, what I am looking for are there any small air bubbles in the first part of the fluid that is released; also what is the colour of the fluid (you know the darker it is the older it is) and lastly are there any "goobies" (technical term for any loose corrosion from inside the caliper). Sure, if there are any bubbles then the pedal would have felt just a little a bit spongy. Any darker coloured fluid and then I know all the fluid needs to be changed. "Gooblies" will indicate there is rubbish inside the caliper but most likely the piston would also not have returned smoothly into the bore. Then time to do a caliper overhaul or replacement. That's my rationale anyway.
Nicely done Mr. O. I'll be a part of your full parking lot one day. You made it onto my bucket list. 😅 Visit Niagra Falls, The "Field of Dreams", The Golden Gate, Grand Canyon, NYC, and SMA are just some of my destinations. Who knew having my vehicle worked on by a trusted mechanic would be a thing? I'll bring the donuts and Pierce's Pitt BBQ. No guarantees anyone will feel much up for working after that. 😊
Those rear brake shoes/drums were a reminder of the hassle I went through replacing them on my daughter's Corolla. Had never done them before and thought, "What a mechanical mess!!" LOL. Somehow I got them back together and am forever thankful for simple pads and rotors!! Thanks as always, Eric!!
Every time Eric O says, "Nobody ever uses the parking brake." I have used it every single time I have ever parked any car I have driven. I learned to drive with manual transmissions, and in hilly country. My Father rode with me as I learned, and made absolutely sure that I put on the parking brake, to the extent that it became a habit that I have never unlearned. Those cars did not have a "park" position on the transmission. And with a manual it is entirely possible for them to slip from the clutch going slowly bad.
19:33 "We don't even need Brake Kleen" I died a little inside. But moments later you restored my faith in humanity. 😁
After watching some "Just rolled in" videos and seeing the absolute junk people are driving down the freeways it's refreshing to see a responsible car owner looking after their car. Good for her and you for doing it right.
I agree I do all my own but for those who are not able to (for whatever reason) I applaud them for getting it done so as to be safe as possible on the roads.
So incredibly typical for our Salt Belt area.
If you don't know, you don't know. People really should be required to take basic mechanics to get a drivers license. My ultimate pet peeve are people with big ass RVs that may as well be a big rig that don't need any training. They're always a joy to be out on the road with.
@@JB-tz9pi Here in AUS I would like to have a law that states why you need a tank to drive in the metropolation area & then have a special licence to do so.
People with the ‘just rolled in’ vehicles rolling down the road, are why we need mandatory yearly vehicle inspections in all 50 states. I don’t personally agree with making it mandatory, but I understand the law knowing that everyone is a childish butthole who puts the general public at risk. My vehicles can pass an inspection at any time…I wish everyone held that same stance. Oh, it helps to not have a 20 year old car with 100k as your daily driver.
Nice Window View of Mrs. O Worth it!😊
Lawn mower guy, most famous guy we will never meet...😅
My new word of the week "Locktighted" 🏁
Great video as always Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC
The "BFH" was also known as the Russian Micrometer in my shop class. 😊
Haven't heard the term "BFH" in a long time!
IKR I had a Tim the tool man moment at that point
Harley tool #1
O también "golpeómetro" o "calibrador de inercia" 😁
aka carpenter's screwdriver
I’ve never seen a a bad ABS pump. I’ve been wrenching on my own stuff since 1989 when I first got my license to drive. My dad made me learn how to do the basics: oil & filter, tranny fluid and brakes. Got more skills when I went into the Marines and was trained to be a diesel mechanic.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service also keeping the Machinery going. Everyone working together brings our soldiers back home. God bless you and your family👍
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@@leswalker2639
I have a few.
Wisconsin rust belt will eat an ABS pump in a matter of years. Salt eats away at the cover over the PCB and causes moisture problems.
I have seen many in my 30 years of turning wrenches.
Learning about things I'll probably never do is why I came to this channel......The commentary is why I stayed!!!!
I don’t plan to work on cars again. I like learning things. I like being a small part of SMA. SMA is the only channel that I patreon. Not for them but for me.
Remember being, as a new apprentice, having it drummed in to me that the last thing you do when replacing pads, pump the pedal before moving the vehicle!!!!
The reason you are successful is because you are honest and know how to use the available resources. Great video.
Another great video! I really wish we had a SMA shop in our town. 😕. I find it difficult trying to find an honest shop that does quality work like you do Mr. O. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻👍🏻
Amen on that, even the dealers where a vehicle was purchased wants to bend you over!
Talk to your local auto parts dealer. They know the mechanics in the area and they know who they would take their own car to.
find the guy in your neighborhood or a coworker that has a project car and ask him or her where they go
I bet that lady was absolutely thrilled driving home. That car was brand new used when you got done.
Mr. O is always very enthusiastic about his viewers' mental health and comfort. I haven't lost my mind but I would appreciate some help locating some marbles that went missing.
I’ve enjoyed watching your videos over the past six months. I’ve learned a lot about car maintenance and your continuous footage reveals more because of minimum editing.
I have a 2007 Prius and normally just confident enough to change the oil and filter every 5000 miles/6 months over the past five years. With your videos and along with those from The Care Car Nut, I challenged myself to complete the major car maintenance scheduled for 190,000 miles instead of selling it because of the exorbitant labor charges.
So far:
Had a lot of warning lights come on and got an XTool D8 to diagnose.
Replace spark plugs and coils
Replace PCV valve
Clean throttle body
Replace transaxle fluid
Replace engine accessory belt
Replace inverter coolant pump
Replace inverter coolant and bleed air
Engine coolant flush, fluid replace and bleed air
Oil and filter change, replace crush washers
Replace front wheel bearings, rotors, brake pads, piston clean and lube
Replace rear drums, shoes, struts
Repaired 12v battery connectors
Installed 12v cutoff switch
Had major issues with braking, ABS actuator failure and VSC warning.
Bought genuine Toyota ABS module and replaced it. Replaced fluid and completed brake bleed.
Had Costco replace tires and align at local shop.
Got another full size rim and had best leftover tire mounted as full size spare.
Sand headlight lens assemblies and seal.
Got TPMS code and saved $500 by replacing the tire pressure sensors myself. Register them with the XTool and reset.
All codes cleared and it runs great. It’s getting 40 to 50 MPG and pleasantly surprised at that.
I’ve saved at least $8000 in labor charges and it’s a great feeling having this confidence.
Thank you!
I was a brake and front end mechanic in the late 60's, 70's and eighties. Drum brakes were the thing until the disc brakes came out. Of course the disc were only on the front to begin with. But watching you adjust the ebrake was the same as what I did. I would tighten the brakes till they were tight and then turn them back until they turned, just a slight drag. Once I test drove the car, the brakes seared in, high brake and solid pedal. Never had a problem. Can't count the number of cars I did. Thousands. Great video, enjoy watching, we have so much in common when doing this type of work, either brake or front end. I call it old school. lol
Couple cups of coffee and your hilarious commentary on this job started my day with a smile and laughs. Much appreciated. Hope you and Mrs. O have great rest of the week.
I swear every video with brake replacement you use the same “just about out of the goo” tube of sil-glide that’s always on the last squeeze 😂😂😂. Obviously I know you go through a bunch of it, but I had to laugh when you said that. Great video as always!
Wait for it.... Was that the 'Return of Lawnmower Man' at the start of the video? Guess he's a secret admirer of your content...
I was starting to worry about "lawnmower man" hadn't heard from him a while 😅
@@Papaws_Garage I guess he had gone on vacation or something
@@thevanmancan4850imagine how long it would be if he did leave on vacation, inches, inches long!
Eric, good on you for shooting straight! Too many folks out there are ripping people off! The gal now has a safer more reliable and resaleable car and doesn't have to take out a second on her house! Great job!
It's funny I still use my handbrake if I park on an incline. I guess when you learn on a stick some habits die hard. Love that little palm ratchet of yours. a very handy item.
Those are the best type of customers that just trust you enough to do what you need to do. I have that type of relationship with a garage have used for 45 or so years. The son took over for he father not unlike your situation but the old man in his 80s still there doing what he always did. It's nice to be a customer that can trust the mechanic/shop to not do things that are not necessary and to do things correctly! Way to go Mr.O.
Big night last night...3 years after taking the rear wheels off of my daughters LandRover they are replaced and it's on all 4 wheels again...brake jobs etc are a breeze doing it the Eric 'O' way although that wasn't the reason for such a long 'lay up'...when you start digging ....you find stuff...anyhoo my daughter has bought another car so this one becomes 'mine'..The inspiration and knowledge gained by watching this channel has got me this far.....Thanks Eric..
Gravy!
I wonder if the Lawn Mower Guy has a RUclips channel and moans that every time he is recording cutting his grass Eric O decides to fire up his air ratchet? I am being a balanced human bean today! Won't last.
Nice job Mr O.
I agree Eric O loctite works amazing to stop corrosion getting Into the threads on bolts and nuts i use it a ton on customers offroad rigs around here because corrosion happens fast for vehicles playing in mud sand and water 12:54 @South Main Auto Repair LLC
did your lawn mower guy step up his game with a 2,000 HP leaf blower?
the side eye that Mr O gave him was amusing
Dayyam Eric. Did you borrow that INSERTION DEVICE from the Grey Aliens'👽 "Probe" toolbox?
I’m happy to hear that your neighbor is back on his lawn mower! I was getting worried about him
I wish I had a local mechanic that provides your quality of work at that price. I moved from Illinois to Connecticut. Now I have to build a new list of contacts and service providers. Thanks for the video.
Another trifecta- kroil, brake clean and fluid film. What more do you need in a video!!! 😂😂😂
Of course you are correct about the loctite preventing bolt thread corrosion. I have found that to be true on cars I've worked on.
I have proof the loctite prevents corrosion on my boat trailer brakes dunked in saltwater every use. She gets a freshwater rinse after use, but never had issues getting the brakes apart to service them. 😊
Loctite also stops the vibration. Make sure the caliper bracket does not fall off. I had my caliper fall off on my 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue one time in 2002 in Imperial County, California. I lived in San Bernardino County, California during that time. Great videos.
I like that you test drive the vehicles when necessary. When the HCU on my 2009 was replaced under recall they returned it to me with the brake pedal going almost to the floor. They added dot 4 fluid, but did not bleed the brakes. I called them and told them what they had done and were they apologetic, and said to bring it back and they would schedule an appointment to bleed the brakes. I told them that I needed the car and I would bleed the brakes myself and would not be bring the car back for any reason. Brakes are important.
Yup, that should be a standard after working on a vehicle to check your work. I took my 05 Ford Focus to a Firestone place one time for an oil change (wife had a coupon), and she drove it home and it drove and sounded horrible. Turns out the idjits had disconnected the intake, I'm assuming when they checked the air filter, and never reattached it. I took it back without changing a thing, and they said that the would have to keep it overnight to have someone troubleshoot it. Didn't even bother to open the hood. That's one of the few times I was able to pull off a "gotcha!" type of move.
That was one thing I made a point of doing, I always had to be the first person to drive a car after I had done any work on it.
Love the videos Eric O!!! People who don’t believe fluid film works should. I use it exclusively on the hinges of the factory power running boards on my 14 F-150. I write this comment in 2024 and they both still work amazingly
Here’s a donation to buy a new pair of work shoes that was damaged when you caught the falling brake pad with your foot. Thank you for your great videos and honesty. Three thumbs up. 👍👍👍.
I've been a mechanic for 30 years. Done hundreds of brake jobs. Always push the piston back without opening the bleeder. Never had an abs pump failure. I'm with Eric on this one.
nice to see some PPE being used there MR O
Impressive napa usa made Parts 😮 very shocking I been seeing it a lot lately Also Eric O with USA Made Parts coming from napa 22:00 @South Main Auto Repair LLC
You nailed it on some dealers not wanting to work on older vehicles. Happens more than most would think. There is a BG dealer down here in GA that will work on anything, any brand, any year. Yes, that service dept is killing it. Just printing money. Crazy.
I was surprised to find that the dealer wouldn’t work on my 2005. I think that they stop at 10 years. I don’t think that they want my money. They don’t like poor people in the store. They don’t want oil on their asphalt. They watch “just-rolled-in” and they know that people with old cars decline repairs.
outstanding videos - hope you never get tired of making them! I saved ~300 bucks today doing a repair on my wife's car because I watch all the SMA videos. Thank you!
Same here Eric, 36 years doing brakes and I have never opened the bleeder to squeeze a caliper and never had any kind of damage to ABS pumps. Well there was the truck and RV shop that made us rebuild calipers and wheel cylinders on EVERY brake job. No exceptions.
Oddly... never done a brake job where I didn't open the bleeder.
IMHO: Hydraulic fluid trapped in the calipers needs to be replaced and the brakes bled. Taking care of a car = changing fluids. Different now, I guess.
@@yowser8780I never open the bleeder when pushing the piston back in, BUT I flush the brake system with fresh fluid once every few years.
@@yowser8780 I am with you. Get the worst fluid out of the system and makes the piston fall right into place.
@@yowser8780That's fine if opener the bleeder doesn't mean snapping it off, then twisting the brake line off to replace caliper then redoing entire brake system.
I must be out of my mind! At almost 70 yrs old and still turning wrenches after working all day long I sit home at night and watch your videos. Believe it or not I have picked up on things and said “why didn’t I think of that “? Thanks
I started smelling metal, when you ran the wizz wheel.
Used to do this for a living.
Great to see a shop doing reputable work.
Never worked in the rust belt😮 amazing😂
Nice job Mr. O, nice to see Mrs. O. This Buick owner will be happy for a while. Hope the lawn doer guy will be happy watching this video also.
I already like this lady, she brought you a vehicle with a full tank of gas, and not on empty.
What I enjoy the most is that you are running a business and feeding your family, but you have the reasonable morals not to overcharge your clients, even though you likely could charge more. More importantly, you aren't trying to screw them on every nickel and dime item that comes along. This car needed the work, it was about time, and while it might have passed inspection with just the wheel bearing, going all around on the brakes was probably a good idea. She just bought herself a couple of years of peace.
I would also say that when you were tightening the axel near the end, I appreciate much that you realized that your torque wrench went off without any movement. I suspect a lot of people would just say "tight enough, I guess" and moved on. You took a moment, wound it back, and did it to the right spec. That is an attention to detail that most people seem to lack. Good job!
Keep up the good work, and keep teasing the trolls, they need it to survive.
Hi Eric, I was told several times a week by the fender Lizards that I was going to ruin the ABS pump, so it got to the point I had to print out a page of a GM service manual and taped to my tool box and it finally stopped. Then one day the page was gone as was all the critics!! We had alot of guys that knew everything,but there was on thing they didn't know, they don't know everything!! Thanks for the extended videos Eric, I like them!
Man, It's nice to see a professional who admits once in a blue moon that they made an error (dropping a brake pad) and, if there was any damage because of that error that they do what it takes to stand behind their work which builds their reputation. Bravo Zulu Sir.
Thank goodness "leaf blower guy" showed up. We all were beginning to worry about him. He hasn't been heard on a video in about 5.234 minutes. That's a record!
The upside of leaf blower guy and lawn mower guy is it is heard in summer mostly. Summer fades fast in upstate NY. I never venture up that way after Thanksgiving due to snow and back roads. It is beautiful countryside though.
The only person I've ever heard say to open the bleeder and not to push the fluid back through the master cylinder. Is the same guy that grinds the ears of the brake pads to make them fit. Instead of cleaning the rust from behind the hardware. You are by far the best mechanic ever.
To play devil's advocate here, even with a clean caliper bracket sometimes you can get pads (even big brand name) where the ears are oversized or have too much paint. Ideally this wouldn't be the case, but you gotta do what you gotta do, especially in a pinch. I've never cracked open a bleeder to push a piston back though.
@@deathk26 I have actually ground caliper brackets down to get pads to fit. Not sure if it was aftermarket junk previously replaced or what, but the pads were stuck like Chuck. Worked perfectly when I was done.
@@mph5896 I had to do the same. Even cleaning the caliper wasn't enough so I had to grind the ears a bit.
Love the videos as always fella. I’ve been a mechanic for 12 years. Don’t matter what you’re doing. I still watch it. It’s entertaining. The diagnosis videos are my favorites since I do lack the skills in that aspect.
You provide an excellant service at a reasonable price so anyone complaining should go to a stealership & get ripped off.Cheers Mr O.
Love the videos. I do follow along when you track down electrical issues.
On the Enclave video and when you dropped the one pad and felt you had to show it to audience so they don't rage in comments.
I can't imagine continuing to do videos having that thought in the back of your mind, screw 'em. You and Rainman are my favorite channels. As an ex New Yorker love when you refer to it as PRofNY.👍🏻
Just walked the Dog, made cup of coffee and need my SMA Fix!
Hi Eric, I love the way you interact with the camera even though you end up with hundreds of thousands of views it’s as though you’re just speaking to me, I’m sure the other guys would say the same, great series Eric
Sounds like the neighbor has a new backpack blower! Must have blown the whole blocks worth of sidewalk off on both sides of the street for you. Love a good nuts n bolts video but I do kinda miss the old days of getting big nasty out for the wheel bearings and delivering a good hot supper of beans. Thanks Mr. O!
Another great video and series. Thank you Eric. You have the best repair Channel on RUclips. Appreciate them and you
Masking tape is a great tip. I use my parking break all the time. It keeps the cables from rusting fast. When your brake pedal goes to the floor (assuming you have the presence of mind to use the parking brake in an emergency) you'll be glad your cables aren't rusted fast.
Never had a pedal go to the floor except when bleeding the brakes.
@@johnnyblue4799 You ever hear of brake fade? It happens when brake fluid adsorbs water and the water boils. The brakes go right to the floor. These days, flushing the brakes reduces the chances of that happening, but we can't even get many people to change their damn oil!
@@michaelstoliker971 Of course I heard about it. But it never happened to me and that was my point. I keep up with the fluid changes, brake and blinker fluids included. Have you ever tried the technique you suggested? Emergency braking using the parking brake? It won't work. The parking brake is just not strong enough. And it also becomes impossible to do, with so many cars having e-brakes these days.
@@johnnyblue4799 I have done it in an emergency situation and it stopped the car. Of course this was with mechanical cable operated parking brakes when the master cylinder on my 71 ford pinto failed. Whatever modern cars have it used to be possible to stop a car using the parking brake and at one time all cars had mechanical cable operated brakes so its not impossible to believe.
North Dakota here. I've been bitten more than once testing a used car's parking brake just to find it won't go back O.o Use it or lose, I guess lol
8:40 - Was at the dentist yesterday, so this brought back memories.....
I've never opened the bleeder to push the piston back in.. Usually just use a c clamp. Has worked fine for 30 years - and however long my dad and his dad did the same thing.
South Main Auto Repair.. Another awesome video Eric. But you already knew that..
Love watching you work Eric, reminds me of me 30 years ago.
Love your content and patter.
Gotta love South main Auto. Their prices can afford to be cheaper because of the volume of work they do where other shops don't have as much business and they have to charge more in order to stay above water
Eric , You have NO idea how much we Amateur auto enthusiasts appreciate your efforts
and Expertise to video your daily challenges ! You have made an Enormous contribution
to teach so many others how to do some of the things you deal with.. Being an electronics
tech all my life I have to say that your basic understanding of electronics is impressive !
I wish I knew someone here in Oregon that I thought had your amazing diagnostic abilities !
I hope it's a long time before you 'Tire" of making these videos.. Ivan is also amazing to watch. Best to you and yours in 2024 and beyond !
Having my bowl of Wheaties, and a new SMA video drops. The day is starting out great.
When I was a kid in the 80's working at a full service gas station our local NAPA, where we got most of our parts, had a complete machine shop. They would do heads and engine blocks.
Nice display of flowers outside your shop.
Great video. Image Quality looks Stellar & cinematography is excellent as always. Make sure the lady knows her Enclave is now internet famous.....
Thank you for another great video. I have a good mechanic but if you were closer to Utah you would instantly become my mechanic, especially for any diagnostic work. You're a pro!!!
Just grabbed the lisle hub tool recently, and now I swear in the shop less than before. Solid recommend, Eric!
I've been watching SMA for years now, and every time he finds a way to bust rust, I whip out the credit card. Never fails!
"What's all this juice? Oh, that was me" Had me rolling.
Your doing the parking brake brought back memories of doing 4 wheel drum brakes way back when. I still remember my old '67 Chevy where I had to turn back the left front star adjuster when the previous owner drove it until the shoe cut into the drum. Still have an old drum brake pliers I haven't used in almost 50 years, too. Mostly good memories of the days before ABS, where you could adjust your brakes by backing up and pulling forward a few times. Congratulations on another great video, you are a true craftsman.
As a former contractor (and automotive maven,) I found that a fast nickel is better than a slow dime.
Keep your prices reasonable & you'll never be wanting for work.
Eric, shout out from the Great White North. I just about had to go to the fabric store with my wife , to pick out something for something, your video saved me..... Thanks
All of us here appreciate your methods and tips. But I think what you did on this one is just as important - clearing the air about misinformation that always spreads like wildfire. And also, I will always have a smile on my face while I watch you do a job the RIGHT way, and not just good enough to get it off the lift. After years in the business, I am convinced it makes a big difference for your customers.
Appreciate real videos where things like shims try to escape but get spotted at the last moment.
You did everything that needed to be done to get the car road worthy ad the lady STILL saved money. Great job, Eric!
and as a slightly older tech than you Mr. O, (20 yrs older?) I'll tell you the dropsies get more frequent as years go by and the finger stiffness will increase . Happy Wrenching!
wow bearing gravity and brake pad gravity, I almost for a second thought I was watching Ray. lol, Love your videos Mr. O
Well look at that. A pair of brake pads with four wear indicators, one at each corner. Will wonders never cease.
Eric, you are so cool when unexpected things happen. Love when you say "Man Down" when you drop a tool or rather gravity takes one of your tools.
I..JOY YOUR.. VIDEO'S ABOUT BREAKUP..💯👊.. I think they're awesome videos you make while breaks I learned watching your videos..💯👊
Love the architectural preservation of your town.
I am a retired mechanic but I do squeeze the brake hose (with a correct tool) and then open the bleed nipple. I attach an almost clear silicon hose and get the first part of the hose to go up from the bleed screw. Apart from no fluid going back into the system, what I am looking for are there any small air bubbles in the first part of the fluid that is released; also what is the colour of the fluid (you know the darker it is the older it is) and lastly are there any "goobies" (technical term for any loose corrosion from inside the caliper). Sure, if there are any bubbles then the pedal would have felt just a little a bit spongy. Any darker coloured fluid and then I know all the fluid needs to be changed. "Gooblies" will indicate there is rubbish inside the caliper but most likely the piston would also not have returned smoothly into the bore. Then time to do a caliper overhaul or replacement. That's my rationale anyway.
It's sad that you pushed back Ms O, the Star of this channel. Just saying. :) As a DIYer, I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Your customers are very lucky to have you.
The little impact that could. Wowsers! And it's yellow, too.
Glad you're finally using some lung protection when grinding. You're the fricken best around, lets keep you healthy so you can keep going strong.
Can you talk to him about hearing protection too ??
Armchair mechanics are just that , you just keep doing what you do best ! Thank you.
Always gets me that folks will tell you what you're doing wrong even though you have been doing it for 30 plus years successfully.
The town you live in looks to be really beautiful. Great place for test drives.
Im suprised that little dewalt was able to press that wheel bearing off Eric O 7:05 @South Main Auto Repair LLC
Again, Made it look easy!
I try my best to do all my own work. The fella makes it tight again.
Always fun to watch and listen to Eric's running commentary 😊
Nicely done Mr. O. I'll be a part of your full parking lot one day. You made it onto my bucket list. 😅 Visit Niagra Falls, The "Field of Dreams", The Golden Gate, Grand Canyon, NYC, and SMA are just some of my destinations. Who knew having my vehicle worked on by a trusted mechanic would be a thing? I'll bring the donuts and Pierce's Pitt BBQ. No guarantees anyone will feel much up for working after that. 😊
never fails when trying to make a video and heres they lawn god
Snow blower coming up! 🤣🤣
The
Can you interview the lawn guy
Watches video to hear his mower
the only mower that eric O can't fix@@jefflittell7743
As the official bearing aficionado of this channel, I am so excited to see another great bearing video!
Eric O for the win again!
Those rear brake shoes/drums were a reminder of the hassle I went through replacing them on my daughter's Corolla. Had never done them before and thought, "What a mechanical mess!!" LOL. Somehow I got them back together and am forever thankful for simple pads and rotors!! Thanks as always, Eric!!
The good thing is you can check the other side if you forget where something went.
Missed the "Thanks for watching" bit..guess you WERE in a hurry to service the lovely Mrs O.
Lol, my brain's spider detector was going off that entire test drive. Eric O just trying to trigger folks every which way 😂😂😂
Never get tired of these videos!
Every time Eric O says, "Nobody ever uses the parking brake." I have used it every single time I have ever parked any car I have driven. I learned to drive with manual transmissions, and in hilly country. My Father rode with me as I learned, and made absolutely sure that I put on the parking brake, to the extent that it became a habit that I have never unlearned. Those cars did not have a "park" position on the transmission. And with a manual it is entirely possible for them to slip from the clutch going slowly bad.