I did mobile out of a e series cube van for a while and used a old house ac unit that goes I window In the back roll up door .when I got to a job I had a frame made to hold the unit and block the space around it plugged it into customers house asking first . I.use the passenger side door for access after removing the seat because when using the ac rear door is closed gave me a place to cool off 😎should work in your van if you still have it cheers
What you do is HARD! Working outside without a hoist with limited tools and shop equipment. I have a lot of respect for this. Also respect the fact that you donate so much labor. Hopefully your kindness will be repaid.
Yeah mad respect. I do roadside service myself, and light mechanic work. In the tow industry that's what they want to do, tow you. A lot of people are put off when I show up in a service vehicle and not a tow truck. Guys like me and him, mainly him, we got to fix the problem, we don't have the option to tow you out. So you want something done, you get yourself a service vehicle because that guy doesn't want you to get towed, he wants you to get fixed.
Another "I agree with the OP" comment. I have massive respect for mechanics to begin with, but working outside on sun-baked driveways with the vehicles barely off the ground.... and donating your labor to help your customers keep the repair bill down.... ❤❤❤❤❤ You are a great man, sir. A great, great man! 👍
I've never seen a grease that said "not for disk brakes". I'm in the camp that you could use anything from $40/oz Kluber to backyard rendered skunk fat and the bearings would be fine. The biggest thing is keeping water out.
I was always under the impression that that wheel bearings pressed into a rotor needed to be hi-temp due to Rotors reaching temps as high as 500 or more. At that temp regular grease is no longer grease. More like WD-40..... remember learning that in automotive school years back. Cheers from Jackson Mississippi.....btw I like your channel too!
@@frugalprepper My Napa Wheel Bearing and Chassis grease says right on the side "recommended as a wheel bearing grease for disk brakes on most vehicles". It's just a plain old NLGI No. 2 grease that looks like peanut butter.
Awesome job as usual Sir!! One piece of advice if I may: Grab 2 or 3 cheap towels at Walmart, soak them in water and freeze them overnight. When you start overheating, stop for 5 minutes and wrap the cool towels around your arms and wrists. You'll cool down pretty quickly, especially if you can get the towel around your radial artery. DO NOT wrap around your neck though. Great video as always!!
Your red overall is made of cotton or mixed with nylon ? separate pants and T shirt is more comfy when its hot. How about drinking water ? I enjoyed watching being mecanic myself.
Ernest a tip I use puppy training pads for brake jobs etc. I can get several uses out of 1 pad saves the driveway from grease oils etc I think it's a no brainer Cheers!
You are a treasure...Awesome work ethic...have done work exactly like this in the August heat in FL in a drive way but with Gatorade at least. Enjoyed the video and shared it with mechanic friends; keep up the good fight.
The way you pack your bearings with grease is the same way I’ve always been taught. Don’t see how anyone can say that’s wrong lol. Keep on working Ernest. Much respect. Working in the sun sucks but you’re a beast
Thank you. There’s always some nerd who thinks he knows how to do it better. And not just that but every other way is wrong lol. It’s cool if you have a better way but if it works it works!
Thanks Ernest. Get some rest and hydrate. That sun is brutal. You make these jobs look easy. Take care. Thanks again for what you do to help the less fortunate people. Rock on Utah.
Just like I told Jonathan (The mech a n🔧c) you, Ernest- are a good Man! You two are learning that part of being a decent mechanic involves some charity. Any cutthroat Dealer or Chain Shop can cold heartedly quote ridiculous prices for "certified expert" labor and marked up parts, usually to unsuspecting, uninformed people- just desperate to get their vehicle back. Thank you, for giving "Field Mechanics" a good name.
After your comment about the wheel bearings video, I had to go check it out again. It's crazy that it has over 8M+ views now than when I saw it first uploaded. I guess people like your bearing prepping. Keep it up!
I don’t think you talk too much , I think it really adds to the quality of the video because you are explaining well as you go. A lot of folks don’t know the ins and outs and they are learning as you speak.
When it comes to wheel bearings, when I was a mechanical engineering student (vocational) I was taught bearing were dealt with as matched sets. The outer race was a part of that matched set. Today it seems a bit confusing, so I stick with the theory that they matched sets and that's that. Better safe, than burnt and shattered.
I'm enjoying your videos, new channel find for me. As someone that gets fussy about my cement driveway stains, I would consider those cheap harbor freight moving blankets to protect driveways, they are cheap, a couple bucks per job will easily pay for them, wash a couple times, or just throw out. I also keep the big carboard sheets when I buy a new flat screen or fridge or whatever. A product call "Pour And Restore" is by far the best driveway oil stain remover I have ever used, Home Depot is best so if you get a bad batch easy to return. A little shot when you leave and customer can sweep up when it dries. Keeps people knowing how much you care. Keep up the good work.
Put some cardboard down when you do any work with brakes or bearings. Helps keep customers driveway clean , especially concrete. 👍🏿👌🏿. What a crazy hot day. Good work.
This may sound stupid. But I have an old Anti-freeze jug that I keep full of water. I use it like a pillow to support my head when I'm working under my car.
I put more grease on the spindle before installing the rotor assembly also put more grease between the bearings inside the hub. Never had a bearing failure. Kudos to you for doing work in the field in the hot sun. you need to invest in a popup shade thing.
There’s no roadside mechanic in our area and possibly in the state It’s such a major convenience for all kinds of reasons. I hope that mechanics watching this will become inspired and also care about their customers and work like Roadside Rescue
Low key thinking about it cuz I have 5 cars rn of side work and man after the dealer I don’t even wanna work on them but gotta hustle so thinking of just going mobile or full side jobs and flipping cars so can have my free time back
I think I would replace the bearing on the other side as well, if one side failed the other isn't probably too far behind. Get yourself a battery operated fan. Heat stroke is real. I was on the black asphalt putting a starter in a Nissan one day. I started feeling real funny. Got up to go back to my car to get some water and sit in the AC. I never made it back to the car. Woke up later in the hospital. I have always used the races that come in the rotors with new bearings, and I have NEVER had any issue with them.
I love watching your videos. One thing I've learned about doing mobile service calls. Putting all common tools and Chems on the same cart- diff containers and as organized as possible . Cut my time looking for stuff and setup in half. Clear bins save your sanity to. Get a head/sweat band helps keep the sweat out of your eyes.😅
Great idea. Another idea is to document on a spreadsheet what tools were used on a particular job so when that job comes up again he can just have it ready on his truck.
Just a friendly reminder to wear some safety glasses when you get under the car, I don't really like using safety glasses because I feel they impede my vision, but recently while I was under a chevy replacing a gearbox I got something in my eye, and had to go to see the eye doctor because it would not come out after a couple of days, so now I try to remember to wear my safety glasses when I get under the vehicle, but the way your content is awesome keep up the good work.
Correct me if I’m wrong, did this guy bear down with those channel lock pliers on that spindle nut? That is not how you adjust the spindle. Also the inner bearing is not pressed on to the spindle. He sure likes to go through gloves. And can you talk a little less or at least slower. Sorry just some Objective criticism.
Thank you. I dod do that. But I guess I left it out. I had pretty much the whole video done and somehow didn’t save it. Also the lady was talking during that part so it was a little short.
Just some friendly advice. On that type of wheel bearing set up, coat the inside of the rotor and spindle where the bearings aren't with a thin coat of grease. It prevents condensation inside on the bare surfaces and rust. Even the inside of the cap,nut,etc... Good job though.
All new spindle-type rotors will come with the race already installed. I replaced the rotors on my 03 F-150 and didn't need new bearings. Still stock after 204k miles.
Good video man but one point of advice for you. It's good practice to coat the spindle in extra grease and put a good sized gob of grease in the cap as well. When it comes to bearings it's hard to have too much grease. Thanks for the videos!
Thanks for the different set eyes on a job. I have always watched other machinist and mechanics do there jobs and felt free to use there intelligent processes.
If some dude showed up to work on my car in Crocs, I would immediately turn him away. No offense to your fashion style. It's just completely unprofessional, personally speaking I wouldn't order McDonald's from somebody in Crocs
Really nice job. If I can make a suggestion, add MAPP MAP/Gas Torch (not propane torch). Heat is your friend. Many mechanics use high heat to remove/press bearings. Sure the down side is you have to wait to cool but can make your jobs so much easier and keep from banging on and tearing things up you don't intend to. Also, high heat can also be used to remove nuts/bolts that might be rusted, etc. Keep up the great work!
Nice video, Ernest. All linked components make up a system. This is a perfect example of "Cascade Failure". As one part fails, it drags down others with it- like a catastrophic zipper of events. Think of a Rube Goldberg Machine.
that van didn't need a new rotor you shown at first. only new bearing Races. Of which the old race can easily be pounded without damaging the rotor out and in... along with the inner seal.. sighs...IT'S INNER AND OUTER BEARING... NOT FRONT AND REAR. WOW JUST WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Constructive comments only intended for you Ernest. First it's obvious in observing you work and what you say and do, that you always 100% have your customer's best interest in mind 👍 🌟 . When you were inspecting the rotor and rear/inner bearing race, you questioned if the race had been pushed in too far. That can't happen as there is a significant hard stop machined into the rotor. When you were finished packing the grease into the inner wheel bearing, I was telling you no no, don't waste those greasy gloves. Pack the outer bearing as well then it's one efficient operation. Last, organize the bed of your truck. It sets the tone of professionalism in all you do. Keep up the great work!
The place to check to see if the spindles damaged is the load side(lower side of the spindle). The bearing shouldn't have been stuck to the spindle by any means.
Nice video!! I have now watch a couple of your great videos. For a little bit of time I thought you never got your red cover alls real dirty. You have now prove me wrong about that. Thank you for sharing your great videos!
I recently had to replace all of my coveralls because the pockets had ripped off. The knees blew out and they were quite dirty haha. You must have found me after the new ones!
I worked outside all my adult life I am a bricklayer and although I’ve never overheated i have had a lot of ops for skin cancer and a carcinoma , because of my fair skin I’d mentally prepared myself for getting some type of skin cancer but not the extent that I’ve got, so take care use plenty of sunscreen and keep hydrated , enjoying your posts
I have a six foot umbrella ☂ with a stand that I use when I’m working out side in the sun 🌞 i can move it around to block the sun as the afternoon moves on. Makes all the difference in the world. And If I’m working out side my shop I bring out a fan to.
I had the same wheel bearing failure on an my astro. The heat from the failed wheel bearing definitely damaged my spindle, normally the rotor bearing assembly goes on and off easily without much force. I had to cut the old bearing off the spindle minr was so stuck, then grind down the spindle to get the new bearings back on. I was 6+ hours from home. By the time I got home the new bearings were starting to go. I would say, seeing that this vans old bearing had to be hammered off and the new one needed persuasion to get on, its likely the spindle is also deformed but probably not as bad as mine was. Hopefully it never comes up as an issue for you, but for future reference those style spindle, rotor, hub assemblies do not require much force to remove or install, so any that do are likely damaged in some way. I like your channel, just wanted to give a heads up.
You don't need to replace wheel bearings every time you get a new rotor. However, every time you do brakes you should clean and inspect the wheel bearings and if they are good repack and adjust them, which is why they put new races in.
Attention do not over pack bearings with grease. The number one mistake of DIY shade tree mechanics is that they put too much grease I.e overpack the bearings. Then what happens is when the bearing gets hot the grease expands blows out the seal and that's the end of the bearing.
Hello Ernest. I can always get a general idea of what part of town you are in by the mountains in the background lol. I lived in Salt Lake City for many years and worked all up and down the Wasatch front! You live in a great place and I miss it terribly. Cheers from Jackson Mississippi
I very much enjoy your videos! I would be interested in a long-term tool review. I'm a bit of a tool snob and curious how the auto parts store tools holdup under semi-professional use.
Just a suggestion,, maybe use scrap cardboard especially on concrete underneath your work area. It really should not add overhead, but may make your cleanup much easier. Also it may be easier to spot parts and tools that are on the ground. Also cardboard is a good cheap insulator between a hot or even cold ground surface if you have to lie underneath the vehicle. Working outside in the elements, is challenging… just pace yourself and take breaks. Nothing worse than being cold and having wet clothes and shoes on.
Looks like you need to invest in a couple of sand bags to keep that umbrella up. Keep up the good work. Swapping lower control arms out on my van today. Hate to say it but the heat getting to you is apart of getting older. And it doesn't seem to go away. Best wishes on your future endeavors.
Seems I heard you say those bearings had been replaced just a year ago. If that's the case, that one breaking up like that is probably the result of it being overtightened just like you did. Hand tight then backed off an eighth of a turn to allow for expansion from heat. You also should fill the cap with grease before putting it on. When you overtighten them the grease in them will fry and then the bearing will shatter. I would have checked the bearings on the other side too. You should be wearing safety glasses in order to keep from having stuff fall into your eyes, especially when working under a car.
@@alex4alexn I've got 20k on my new front bearings, 1995 Chevy G20.. hauling a travel trailer all over the USA and back rough roads. When I did mine I packed my bearings with high quality moly fortified grease and I did put a little extra in the middle but no where near crammed everything full of grease. I think bearings quality and quality of packing grease and how well you massage in the grease is what's important. I always use a grease gun bearing attachment and then still use my hands with extra grease and spend some time working it in. Then I tighten the nut down and spin it..loosen it until it has play then snug it to first cotter pin hole. Never had a failure yet..done all my semi truck trailers the same at work..no comebacks yet but they also have different lock styles for the nuts.
@@alex4alexn Under normal conditions it does not liquefy completely. Otherwise it just would not work and stay in the bearing. If the bearing is over tightened then it will get really hot and fry the grease. Putting some in the cap just gives that little extra in case there is not quite enough in the bearing.
Werner, i DEFINITELY agree that you can't have enough grease in there! Especially in between the bearings in the spindle area, i pack every one i do with a good scoop of grease or about 20 pumps out of a grease gun depending on what im using, then the front bearing goes in. Grease WILL flow, but slowly, and as needed. The centrifugal force will pull the grease out into the bearings as you are driving and the grease warms up.
@@mattcat231 Thank you. I'm not an auto mechanic. Most of the bearings I come across at work are motor shart bearings. Some of these electric motor bearings are sealed some have green fittings. Quarterly maintenance does help extend the life of these bearings. I feel I have learned a lot from some very good mechanics over the years. A few years back our job was to replace outboard electric motor shaft bearings. Prep work was fun. Bearing pullers to remove old bearings than the bearings heater to heat up new bearings to install on shaft. Keeping a close eye not to over heat the new bearings with grease stick. It's been a few years since doing that work. We had good times back then. Take care for now be safe. God Bless
Yo E. Liking the video production, showing how you stepping your game up. Just an observation, protect your feet with a steel tip.saw too many injuries in our field of work.
A very useful part of your uniform could be an absorbent microfiber headband/sweatband, along with vented goggles. "Safety" glasses are only useful if they also have the temple covers, but they're sweaty and easily broken. Face shields are nice, but are sometimes cumbersome; they do a great job of protecting your neck/collar area from debris though. I have DeWalt vented goggles, very comfortable. Both are available on Amazon.
Word of advice: Start using Freeze-Loc or the equivalent. I say this because Freeze-Loc works much better than PB Blaster for loosening rusted or seized components.
Tires are bald because of bearings going bad. If you drive and tires get very hot that's a good sign bearings are shot because wheel is wobbling. This is very common with trailers. The tires wear out in 1000 miles if the bearings are shot
know your pain brother. Been doing this type of work for years. The shops around here start at 185 an hour. Most time I don't even charge to diagnose what the car/truck needs if my computer scanner can tell me or if it is real easy to see the problem. I charge a flat 60 and hour plus parts. Parts fee due at time of agreement. On the hotter side I added a mist system to mu cover it cools off the temp about 30 degrees however here we don't have the humidity like most parts do.
as far as heat management goes; as others have mentioned throw a couple frogg toggs chilly pad towels in a cooler with water and ice. highly recommend - wayy better than cotton towels. for some shade - a clamp on sport-brella will help a ton. for bigger/longer jobs, I'd set up a 10' pop-up canopy tent and slide it up over the front of the car.
I have had a lot of swaybar links with a thru bolt I love them they save a lot of fighting provided the bolt isnt seized into the tube cos thats when the cutting wheel comes out lol
The wheel bearing pre load is wrong. Very dangerous. Tighten to 25ft. Lbs. Back off 1/2 turn, turn back to finger tight and 1 hair more. If you left it tight tight , you will probably get sued.😮😮
Love the video! But when stuff is heavy and you know it is use a trolly jack to support the weight. The extra 30 seconds at the start will help you through the job and your not going home strained!
what part of the country are you in? I enjoy your work you look very professional I've work about 10 +years automotive and almost 50 years aircraft , good job keep it up!
No matter what you do or say on RUclips. Someone will always have something negative to say. You don't need to please anyone except God, your customers, your family and yourself.
This is totally awesome!!! I can relate to all the fun you are having, LOL! I also do this but not to the extent you do. I need to put myself out there.
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Good to go my brother, keep up the good work!
SICK! Way to catch this one early! Have a great night! Its been a long week for me! Thanks for your support!
I did mobile out of a e series cube van for a while and used a old house ac unit that goes I window In the back roll up door .when I got to a job I had a frame made to hold the unit and block the space around it plugged it into customers house asking first . I.use the passenger side door for access after removing the seat because when using the ac rear door is closed gave me a place to cool off 😎should work in your van if you still have it cheers
What you do is HARD! Working outside without a hoist with limited tools and shop equipment. I have a lot of respect for this. Also respect the fact that you donate so much labor. Hopefully your kindness will be repaid.
I agree with you one hundred percent working out in the hot sun refer to this as hand-to-hand
I think he's making himself the working poor man.
Yeah mad respect. I do roadside service myself, and light mechanic work. In the tow industry that's what they want to do, tow you. A lot of people are put off when I show up in a service vehicle and not a tow truck. Guys like me and him, mainly him, we got to fix the problem, we don't have the option to tow you out. So you want something done, you get yourself a service vehicle because that guy doesn't want you to get towed, he wants you to get fixed.
Another "I agree with the OP" comment. I have massive respect for mechanics to begin with, but working outside on sun-baked driveways with the vehicles barely off the ground.... and donating your labor to help your customers keep the repair bill down.... ❤❤❤❤❤
You are a great man, sir. A great, great man! 👍
Thank you for recognizing we as mobile mechanics. It's truly appreciated.
That's really cool that you cut the cost to the customer cuz she was in need. You're a good man and the world needs more mechanics/people like you!
I've never seen a grease that said "not for disk brakes". I'm in the camp that you could use anything from $40/oz Kluber to backyard rendered skunk fat and the bearings would be fine. The biggest thing is keeping water out.
I was always under the impression that that wheel bearings pressed into a rotor needed to be hi-temp due to Rotors reaching temps as high as 500 or more. At that temp regular grease is no longer grease. More like WD-40..... remember learning that in automotive school years back. Cheers from Jackson Mississippi.....btw I like your channel too!
Haha yeah enough people whined about it on the short that I double checked haha.
Most wheel bearing / axle grease says that. If you put that stuff on caliper slide pins it will turn rock hard after a few months and seize them up.
@@frugalprepper My Napa Wheel Bearing and Chassis grease says right on the side "recommended as a wheel bearing grease for disk brakes on most vehicles". It's just a plain old NLGI No. 2 grease that looks like peanut butter.
I can confirm haha.
Awesome job as usual Sir!! One piece of advice if I may: Grab 2 or 3 cheap towels at Walmart, soak them in water and freeze them overnight. When you start overheating, stop for 5 minutes and wrap the cool towels around your arms and wrists. You'll cool down pretty quickly, especially if you can get the towel around your radial artery. DO NOT wrap around your neck though. Great video as always!!
Why not around your neck?
Just have a bucket of ice water and have clean towel on standby that you can dip it in and use it to cool down
@@dmack177 that seems easier
Your red overall is made of cotton or mixed with nylon ? separate pants and T shirt is more comfy when its hot. How about drinking water ? I enjoyed watching being mecanic myself.
Great job, your outfit is too much to wear when hot.
Ernest a tip I use puppy training pads for brake jobs etc. I can get several uses out of 1 pad saves the driveway from grease oils etc I think it's a no brainer Cheers!
i have a whole package i havent used, thanks for the tip!
even cheaper option are incontinence pads. Usually larger sizes than the wee-wee pads too...
I will continue to support your efforts to help people in need. Keep working. Stay hydrated.
You are truly a hard worker. You show that there is still kindness in the world! Keep on wrench`n !!!
You are a treasure...Awesome work ethic...have done work exactly like this in the August heat in FL in a drive way but with Gatorade at least. Enjoyed the video and shared it with mechanic friends; keep up the good fight.
Thanks friend! It means so much that you are willing to support me!
The way you pack your bearings with grease is the same way I’ve always been taught. Don’t see how anyone can say that’s wrong lol. Keep on working Ernest. Much respect. Working in the sun sucks but you’re a beast
Thank you. There’s always some nerd who thinks he knows how to do it better. And not just that but every other way is wrong lol. It’s cool if you have a better way but if it works it works!
Tip: do the brake cleaner when you're done with the grease, not in reverse :-D
It's true but most guys cut it and it's just faster. I can pack that bearing faster but doesn't really mean anything
Thanks Ernest. Get some rest and hydrate. That sun is brutal. You make these jobs look easy. Take care. Thanks again for what you do to help the less fortunate people. Rock on Utah.
Just like I told Jonathan (The mech a n🔧c) you, Ernest- are a good Man!
You two are learning that part of being a decent mechanic involves
some charity. Any cutthroat Dealer or Chain Shop can cold heartedly
quote ridiculous prices for "certified expert" labor and marked up parts,
usually to unsuspecting, uninformed people- just desperate to get
their vehicle back.
Thank you, for giving "Field Mechanics" a good name.
You deserve every single penny you earn, hard work
After your comment about the wheel bearings video, I had to go check it out again. It's crazy that it has over 8M+ views now than when I saw it first uploaded. I guess people like your bearing prepping. Keep it up!
Haha I guess. Idk how that happened!
I don’t think you talk too much , I think it really adds to the quality of the video because you are explaining well as you go. A lot of folks don’t know the ins and outs and they are learning as you speak.
I was a mobile mechanic for about 10 year's. I have a 12' x 12' easy up that I would use for job's in the sun like this one.
Your a real road rescue hero.
I can definitely empathize with you wrestling that heavy bar up there when you're already spent.. tough day on the job. awesome work!
Famous last words! I love it. 😂 I find myself saying the same thing, as well as “it shouldn’t take too long”
When it comes to wheel bearings, when I was a mechanical engineering student (vocational) I was taught bearing were dealt with as matched sets. The outer race was a part of that matched set. Today it seems a bit confusing, so I stick with the theory that they matched sets and that's that. Better safe, than burnt and shattered.
I'm enjoying your videos, new channel find for me.
As someone that gets fussy about my cement driveway stains,
I would consider those cheap harbor freight moving blankets to protect driveways, they are cheap, a couple bucks per job will easily pay for them, wash a couple times, or just throw out. I also keep the big carboard sheets when I buy a new flat screen or fridge or whatever.
A product call "Pour And Restore" is by far the best driveway oil stain remover I have ever used, Home Depot is best so if you get a bad batch easy to return. A little shot when you leave and customer can sweep up when it dries. Keeps people knowing how much you care.
Keep up the good work.
Put some cardboard down when you do any work with brakes or bearings. Helps keep customers driveway clean , especially concrete. 👍🏿👌🏿. What a crazy hot day. Good work.
This may sound stupid. But I have an old Anti-freeze jug that I keep full of water. I use it like a pillow to support my head when I'm working under my car.
You started it to save us money 💰
The talking is just a plus
Much respect from SATX
I trust this mechanic. You're a good one, Ernest.
Great job, especially when under direct sun. Been there so I can relate. You did very well with details and explanations. Go jump in a pool ASAP...😁
That's how I was taught to pack grease in wheel bearings when I went to college for my Diesel Tech. Associates Degree.
I put more grease on the spindle before installing the rotor assembly also put more grease between the bearings inside the hub. Never had a bearing failure. Kudos to you for doing work in the field in the hot sun. you need to invest in a popup shade thing.
There’s no roadside mechanic in our area and possibly in the state
It’s such a major convenience for all kinds of reasons. I hope that mechanics watching this will become inspired and also care about their customers and work like Roadside Rescue
@Mike Hudson you might end up with some shady ones
Yeah I’m sure there are shady ones. And I know so many people have reached out wanting to start so hopefully you find one soon!
Aed auto llc, I'm in Ottawa, ks USA. Not sure what state you're in, but I just started here, and business is slow!!!
And deprive themselves of potential towing income? 😉
Low key thinking about it cuz I have 5 cars rn of side work and man after the dealer I don’t even wanna work on them but gotta hustle so thinking of just going mobile or full side jobs and flipping cars so can have my free time back
I think I would replace the bearing on the other side as well, if one side failed the other isn't probably too far behind. Get yourself a battery operated fan. Heat stroke is real. I was on the black asphalt putting a starter in a Nissan one day. I started feeling real funny. Got up to go back to my car to get some water and sit in the AC. I never made it back to the car. Woke up later in the hospital. I have always used the races that come in the rotors with new bearings, and I have NEVER had any issue with them.
Yeah I have a Milwaukee fan. But it’s just hard to remember.
@@RoadsideRescue Buy a canopy tent and use sand bags to hold it down during the fall/winter months'
I love watching your videos. One thing I've learned about doing mobile service calls. Putting all common tools and Chems on the same cart- diff containers and as organized as possible . Cut my time looking for stuff and setup in half. Clear bins save your sanity to. Get a head/sweat band helps keep the sweat out of your eyes.😅
Great idea. Another idea is to document on a spreadsheet what tools were used on a particular job so when that job comes up again he can just have it ready on his truck.
@@JohnS-il1dr that's a good tip. It adds up. As they they say time is money
Just a friendly reminder to wear some safety glasses when you get under the car, I don't really like using safety glasses because I feel they impede my vision, but recently while I was under a chevy replacing a gearbox I got something in my eye, and had to go to see the eye doctor because it would not come out after a couple of days, so now I try to remember to wear my safety glasses when I get under the vehicle, but the way your content is awesome keep up the good work.
Correct me if I’m wrong, did this guy bear down with those channel lock pliers on that spindle nut? That is not how you adjust the spindle. Also the inner bearing is not pressed on to the spindle. He sure likes to go through gloves. And can you talk a little less or at least slower. Sorry just some Objective criticism.
once bearing nut is tight back it up slightly, should not be over hand tight once you seat the inner bearing
Thank you. I dod do that. But I guess I left it out. I had pretty much the whole video done and somehow didn’t save it. Also the lady was talking during that part so it was a little short.
Just some friendly advice. On that type of wheel bearing set up, coat the inside of the rotor and spindle where the bearings aren't with a thin coat of grease. It prevents condensation inside on the bare surfaces and rust. Even the inside of the cap,nut,etc... Good job though.
I love your channel! Great work and I always learn something new! God bless you for helping those people that can't afford the work you do.
Keep up the great job! Guys like you show that not all mechanics are cheats and scammers! It’s very much appreciated!
All new spindle-type rotors will come with the race already installed. I replaced the rotors on my 03 F-150 and didn't need new bearings. Still stock after 204k miles.
Thanks for the late night content man!
Good video man but one point of advice for you. It's good practice to coat the spindle in extra grease and put a good sized gob of grease in the cap as well. When it comes to bearings it's hard to have too much grease. Thanks for the videos!
Hopefully your kids can watch these someday and realize what you put yourself through for them.
Ernest I think you should of just charged by the towel, instead of by the hour 😂
Thanks for the different set eyes on a job. I have always watched other machinist and mechanics do there jobs and felt free to use there intelligent processes.
The First Mechanic I’ve Seen Who Wears Crocs..😂😂🤦🏻♂️
If some dude showed up to work on my car in Crocs, I would immediately turn him away. No offense to your fashion style. It's just completely unprofessional, personally speaking I wouldn't order McDonald's from somebody in Crocs
It's RUclips. The only RUclips mechanic approved footwear are crocs or flip flops. Also, gloves are required, but safety glasses are optional
Well done, well done. But, be careful in that heat - it can be dangerous and heat stroke can sneak up on you.
I typically put a big drip pan under the hub if I think I’m likely to make a mess.
Really nice job. If I can make a suggestion, add MAPP MAP/Gas Torch (not propane torch). Heat is your friend. Many mechanics use high heat to remove/press bearings. Sure the down side is you have to wait to cool but can make your jobs so much easier and keep from banging on and tearing things up you don't intend to. Also, high heat can also be used to remove nuts/bolts that might be rusted, etc. Keep up the great work!
Nice video, Ernest.
All linked components make up a system.
This is a perfect example of "Cascade Failure".
As one part fails, it drags down others with it- like a catastrophic
zipper of events. Think of a Rube Goldberg Machine.
You sure know how to repair a vehicle from bumper to bumper! It's so cool.
that van didn't need a new rotor you shown at first. only new bearing Races. Of which the old race can easily be pounded without damaging the rotor out and in... along with the inner seal.. sighs...IT'S INNER AND OUTER BEARING... NOT FRONT AND REAR. WOW JUST WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
The race is put in when they are being machined in the assembly process and finished grinding and testing.
Constructive comments only intended for you Ernest. First it's obvious in observing you work and what you say and do, that you always 100% have your customer's best interest in mind 👍 🌟 .
When you were inspecting the rotor and rear/inner bearing race, you questioned if the race had been pushed in too far. That can't happen as there is a significant hard stop machined into the rotor.
When you were finished packing the grease into the inner wheel bearing, I was telling you no no, don't waste those greasy gloves. Pack the outer bearing as well then it's one efficient operation.
Last, organize the bed of your truck. It sets the tone of professionalism in all you do. Keep up the great work!
Nobody in suburbia I know of refinishes or installs bearing races in old rotors. Too many issues can arise.
Also did he just tighten the axle/ bearing with pliers !?!?!?were those some special wrench pliers ? I’m glad he put the cotter pin in.
I’m just glad you’re using an umbrella, my brother never likes using it because he is a knucklehead saying it’s for girls
He will find out the hard way you have one body and health is so precious, God gave us a brain to use it, if not, life will teach you the hard way.
@@Pfirtzer lol indeed
The place to check to see if the spindles damaged is the load side(lower side of the spindle). The bearing shouldn't have been stuck to the spindle by any means.
A head band will help you out a lot keeping sweat out of your eyes hopefully you give it a try.
Keep up the good work watching from Australia
It’s 100 times worse working on the ground versus having a lift working in a shop. I’ve done both and don’t like neither 😂😂😂
You need some knee pads when working on the ground. You can also put like a tarp or anything on the ground to protect from any spills etc.
Awesome job
Nice video!! I have now watch a couple of your great videos. For a little bit of time I thought you never got your red cover alls real dirty. You have now prove me wrong about that. Thank you for sharing your great videos!
I recently had to replace all of my coveralls because the pockets had ripped off. The knees blew out and they were quite dirty haha. You must have found me after the new ones!
@@RoadsideRescue Yeah I might have I am just not sure how or where I found your great videos!! Thank you again for sharing your videos!
Good on ya, Helping out others! Stay cool my friend!
Great video I no how you feel I have been told a real mechanic lays on carbord when working on cars lol
Very good my brother 👏🏻👏🏻 keep up the good job!
I worked outside all my adult life I am a bricklayer and although I’ve never overheated i have had a lot of ops for skin cancer and a carcinoma , because of my fair skin I’d mentally prepared myself for getting some type of skin cancer but not the extent that I’ve got, so take care use plenty of sunscreen and keep hydrated , enjoying your posts
The best way to pack bearings is a Bearing Packer. We had one in the gas station I worked at in High School and College from 1967 till 1970.
When I was in trade school the bearing packer was called our hands.
That second head kinda tripped me out! 😂
haha i thought both faces were funny!
I have a six foot umbrella ☂ with a stand that I use when I’m working out side in the sun 🌞 i can move it around to block the sun as the afternoon moves on. Makes all the difference in the world. And If I’m working out side my shop I bring out a fan to.
I had the same wheel bearing failure on an my astro. The heat from the failed wheel bearing definitely damaged my spindle, normally the rotor bearing assembly goes on and off easily without much force. I had to cut the old bearing off the spindle minr was so stuck, then grind down the spindle to get the new bearings back on. I was 6+ hours from home. By the time I got home the new bearings were starting to go. I would say, seeing that this vans old bearing had to be hammered off and the new one needed persuasion to get on, its likely the spindle is also deformed but probably not as bad as mine was. Hopefully it never comes up as an issue for you, but for future reference those style spindle, rotor, hub assemblies do not require much force to remove or install, so any that do are likely damaged in some way. I like your channel, just wanted to give a heads up.
You don't need to replace wheel bearings every time you get a new rotor. However, every time you do brakes you should clean and inspect the wheel bearings and if they are good repack and adjust them, which is why they put new races in.
Attention do not over pack bearings with grease. The number one mistake of DIY shade tree mechanics is that they put too much grease I.e overpack the bearings. Then what happens is when the bearing gets hot the grease expands blows out the seal and that's the end of the bearing.
Come up here to Fairbanks alaska, I need my electrical redone in my 85 dodge ramcharger. You'll never need to worry about it being "to hot" again.
What a struggle! Nice job.
You should invest in a automatic blood pressure cuff to check you will make it home after that.😛
Hello Ernest. I can always get a general idea of what part of town you are in by the mountains in the background lol. I lived in Salt Lake City for many years and worked all up and down the Wasatch front! You live in a great place and I miss it terribly. Cheers from Jackson Mississippi
I very much enjoy your videos!
I would be interested in a long-term tool review. I'm a bit of a tool snob and curious how the auto parts store tools holdup under semi-professional use.
Great idea. I’ll do that.
Just a suggestion,, maybe use scrap cardboard especially on concrete underneath your work area. It really should not add overhead, but may make your cleanup much easier. Also it may be easier to spot parts and tools that are on the ground. Also cardboard is a good cheap insulator between a hot or even cold ground surface if you have to lie underneath the vehicle. Working outside in the elements, is challenging… just pace yourself and take breaks. Nothing worse than being cold and having wet clothes and shoes on.
Cardboard is a good idea. I like to use scrap carpet cause I have access to as much as I need. 🙂
Looks like you need to invest in a couple of sand bags to keep that umbrella up. Keep up the good work. Swapping lower control arms out on my van today. Hate to say it but the heat getting to you is apart of getting older. And it doesn't seem to go away. Best wishes on your future endeavors.
The tiredness in end! Heat seems brutal!!
Seems I heard you say those bearings had been replaced just a year ago. If that's the case, that one breaking up like that is probably the result of it being overtightened just like you did. Hand tight then backed off an eighth of a turn to allow for expansion from heat. You also should fill the cap with grease before putting it on.
When you overtighten them the grease in them will fry and then the bearing will shatter.
I would have checked the bearings on the other side too.
You should be wearing safety glasses in order to keep from having stuff fall into your eyes, especially when working under a car.
grease does not flow, even when hot, so why would packing the cap help? Honest question, always trying to learn, cheers
@@alex4alexn I've got 20k on my new front bearings, 1995 Chevy G20.. hauling a travel trailer all over the USA and back rough roads. When I did mine I packed my bearings with high quality moly fortified grease and I did put a little extra in the middle but no where near crammed everything full of grease. I think bearings quality and quality of packing grease and how well you massage in the grease is what's important. I always use a grease gun bearing attachment and then still use my hands with extra grease and spend some time working it in. Then I tighten the nut down and spin it..loosen it until it has play then snug it to first cotter pin hole. Never had a failure yet..done all my semi truck trailers the same at work..no comebacks yet but they also have different lock styles for the nuts.
@@alex4alexn Under normal conditions it does not liquefy completely. Otherwise it just would not work and stay in the bearing.
If the bearing is over tightened then it will get really hot and fry the grease. Putting some in the cap just gives that little extra in case there is not quite enough in the bearing.
Werner, i DEFINITELY agree that you can't have enough grease in there! Especially in between the bearings in the spindle area, i pack every one i do with a good scoop of grease or about 20 pumps out of a grease gun depending on what im using, then the front bearing goes in. Grease WILL flow, but slowly, and as needed. The centrifugal force will pull the grease out into the bearings as you are driving and the grease warms up.
@@mattcat231 Thank you. I'm not an auto mechanic. Most of the bearings I come across at work are motor shart bearings. Some of these electric motor bearings are sealed some have green fittings. Quarterly maintenance does help extend the life of these bearings. I feel I have learned a lot from some very good mechanics over the years. A few years back our job was to replace outboard electric motor shaft bearings. Prep work was fun. Bearing pullers to remove old bearings than the bearings heater to heat up new bearings to install on shaft. Keeping a close eye not to over heat the new bearings with grease stick. It's been a few years since doing that work. We had good times back then. Take care for now be safe. God Bless
Yo E. Liking the video production, showing how you stepping your game up. Just an observation, protect your feet with a steel tip.saw too many injuries in our field of work.
Hi 👋 bro
Good work
You have to take safety glasses
A very useful part of your uniform could be an
absorbent microfiber headband/sweatband,
along with vented goggles.
"Safety" glasses are only useful if they also have the temple
covers, but they're sweaty and easily broken.
Face shields are nice, but are sometimes cumbersome;
they do a great job of protecting your neck/collar area
from debris though.
I have DeWalt vented goggles, very comfortable.
Both are available on Amazon.
Word of advice: Start using Freeze-Loc or the equivalent. I say this because Freeze-Loc works much better than PB Blaster for loosening rusted or seized components.
Tires are bald because of bearings going bad. If you drive and tires get very hot that's a good sign bearings are shot because wheel is wobbling.
This is very common with trailers. The tires wear out in 1000 miles if the bearings are shot
know your pain brother. Been doing this type of work for years. The shops around here start at 185 an hour. Most time I don't even charge to diagnose what the car/truck needs if my computer scanner can tell me or if it is real easy to see the problem. I charge a flat 60 and hour plus parts. Parts fee due at time of agreement. On the hotter side I added a mist system to mu cover it cools off the temp about 30 degrees however here we don't have the humidity like most parts do.
as far as heat management goes; as others have mentioned throw a couple frogg toggs chilly pad towels in a cooler with water and ice. highly recommend - wayy better than cotton towels. for some shade - a clamp on sport-brella will help a ton. for bigger/longer jobs, I'd set up a 10' pop-up canopy tent and slide it up over the front of the car.
I have had a lot of swaybar links with a thru bolt I love them they save a lot of fighting provided the bolt isnt seized into the tube cos thats when the cutting wheel comes out lol
The wheel bearing pre load is wrong. Very dangerous. Tighten to 25ft. Lbs. Back off 1/2 turn, turn back to finger tight and 1 hair more. If you left it tight tight , you will probably get sued.😮😮
Dear God I hope those are at least steel toe Crocs 😂
Yup, you were smart to call it quits, here in FL even doing something as basic as brakes can have you soaked in sweat.
Working on a sway bar can be a pain. I did that on '79 Impala. It's not as easy as it looks.
That's really worrisome if that was after only a year's service! I'd be checking the other front wheel as well.
Love the video! But when stuff is heavy and you know it is use a trolly jack to support the weight. The extra 30 seconds at the start will help you through the job and your not going home strained!
Hopefully that girl will be getting her alignment checked soon. The right side front tire is wearing on the inside edge.
I've never heard someone think outload so much.
what part of the country are you in? I enjoy your work you look very professional I've work about 10 +years automotive and almost 50 years aircraft , good job keep it up!
Utah. Thanks Wayne!
No matter what you do or say on RUclips. Someone will always have something negative to say. You don't need to please anyone except God, your customers, your family and yourself.
This is totally awesome!!! I can relate to all the fun you are having, LOL! I also do this but not to the extent you do. I need to put myself out there.