I just wanna say that this made me a lot more comfortable the fact that I will start my apprenticeship soon on being a Diesel Mechanic. Thank you for being so descriptive within this video!
I'm a heavy equipment mechanic since 1982, working at an open pit mine for the last 19 years and haven't replaced brakes on an airbrake system in several years, but the other night I had to adjust the brakes on a Navstar 6900XD and thought about looking at newer videos to see if any changes have come about. Your video was great and will definitely help newer mechanics and owner/operators maintain their trucks safely. Well done Brother
@@ORCWoodworking it's not bad, I work 12.5 hr shifts 3 on 3 off 4 on 4 off. We are union and they don't kill us at work. Safety is very big here. I have worked here for 19 years. I was a Machinist with the railroad prior to this and prefer working on Locomotives but heavy equipment isn't too bad. We have 15 260 ton haul trucks running, 2 electric shovels and 2 very large loaders for ore. We support about 60 pieces of equipment and have 57 mechanics and the shop runs 24 7 most times working in the shop is with a partner or 2. We don't rebuild components as we are not set up as a rebuild shop so a lot of troubleshooting, remove and replacement.
@@ORCWoodworking If you ever get into a mine, I can't speak from experience about an underground mine but they scare the hell out of me. Open pit is dangerous but much safer then underground.
I’m currently an automotive tech and recently decided to make a change and head towards diesel. Loved this video. Learned so much in 20mins. Keep up the good work man!
I came from the automotive industry and I just started today in diesel and let me tell you man, it's no joke. I'm already changing brakes and doing tires.
Dude, let's talk about how great this video was. Great lighting, good camera, the presenter was awesome speaking very clearly. And he even put on a polo shirt and trimmed his beard! I mean seriously, this is great.
Good tutorial!! I was taught this exact same way!! Like detail to detail!! I interned for a bus shop and was taught by 4 mechanics with over 80 years of experience all together!
that's cool. having good teachers right off the bat is so important. I worked in a really bad shop at first thankfully one of the managers was a really good tech and I learned a lot from that man.
Just came back to say this, I started a couple months ago as a tractor tech, I had watched this video and a few others of yours before day 1 (I came from the ironworker union so I didn’t know shit) all your videos put me ahead by a bunch and I got bumped up to being an actual diesel mechanic already. Appreciate you and your videos🤙🏼
Especially with the installation. I actually install using the other method because it is way easier for me because I could never ever get it right using the method shown here, and ive only seen like 2 other mechanis do it the other way that I do.I dont put the rollers on the brake shoes first but last, basically the opposite order than shown here.
I'm a journeyman auto mechanic for most of my career(35 yrs.), but did spend 5 of that working for a trucking company, and now I'm going back into working for another trucking company, so it was really nice to see a really straightforward video on something that is so crucial, braking and stopping!! Great video TAT😅😅
Appreciate this video, but at our shop we torque the lug nuts to a certain torque with a torque wrench to ensure that the wheels don't fly off when driver is driving down the road
Easy as pie. Just like service the brakes on my Japanese Kai car. The only difference this requires 100x the effort and muscle. Seriously thanks for making the excellent video.
Great video! It's been about 20 years since I had to work on my own truck but now I'm getting out of the drivers seat and into the shop for a few months and these vids are great to freshen up my memory on the processes and catch up a bit on the newer versions. Thank you!
I recently changed all the brake shoes and drums on my freightliner. I'm happy with my decision. I feel safer now going downhills with heavy weight loads.
Although having properly operating brakes on a semi truck is so very important, hauling heavy as I do, the proper way to decend a downgrade is to bring your speed down before the decent to a speed where your engine brake will hold your speed while going down. I routinely run over 100,000 pounds and rarely touch my pedal brakes going downhill. This is the safe way to run. Never wrecked a truck. I began driving in 1991.
i loved this video it has now allowed me to change brakes on a truck at the age of 14 but i just was thinking because were i work after were done with anything to do within the wheels we torque the wheel nuts so i just was just wondering do should you torque your wheel nuts?
Great video. The only thing missing is at the very end I expected you to mention how to properly adjust the brakes. From other videos I saw they adjust new shoes tight and then 1/4 turn back. For reinstalling old shoes you go tight and 1/2 turn back. Is this what you recommend? Thanks!
Sorry for all the questions but I guess the main question I was looking to find out is is there one set of brakes for both those double wheels on each side. And the looks to me like that's the case. Thanks. Informative.
Nice I taught to block the front tires release the brakes jack up the truck back off the slack adjuster and then remove tires followed by the drum. It works for me plus Im mobile service too
I'm try to start my on mobile service business if possible can you give me some ideas or Advice on what tools I need an how to get business for my company please
Last question, what kind of foundation brakes did you install today? Are these drum brakes or disc brakes? I've got a 2000 diesel motorhome. And what type of brakes do you think I will have on my dually back wheels? Man dude this was a great video. You are an incredible teacher man.
I wish working on big trucks in Canada Was that easy. I wish I could bring down one of our trucks for you guys to work on with all the salt that we have. Lol
Thanks for watching. Torquing is a good practice if you suspect that your not meeting torque requirements. Suppling a quality impact gun with adequate CFMs will meet torque specs
@@TATEXPRESSINC there is such a thing as too much torque lol. I dont trust the gun. I get em on there and hold the trigger for a second or two and then torque the lugs down. If you have a high quality 1 inch impact then you can end up torquing the lug nuts down to 700 or 800 ftlbs, if you keep reaming on the gun for 5-7 seconds.
@@TATEXPRESSINC They don't call them specifications for nothing. Last night was only my second night as a diesel mechanic. I'm supposed to be shown brakes here in the next day or so but we changed two tires last night. I'm glad the guy training me isn't you because we torqued our lug nuts even after he ran them in with a 1 inch impact and they still had room to run in before the torque wrench clicked. P.S. I was previously head mechanic in a shop that catered to passenger vehicles mostly and I never failed to torque lug nuts. When a life gets lost because a tire flies off causing a crash, don't blame your torque wrench.
Yeah, all you guys here have probably never driven a truck or repaired one in the field. Tight is tight. Get that fucker on there and let me get rolling. I thought he was a little heavy on the impact but it’s not uncommon. What is uncommon is a fucking torque wrench on lug nuts.
imma start dumping the drum just like he did if no one says anything lol. I work for a moving company doing mechanic work on their fleet. Just started. Cant wait to look like i know what im doing like this dude.
Been 10 years since I worked in the field and thinking about getting back in it. watching this to brush up on the basics just in case I apply for a diesel tech job again lol. It's all coming back to me as I watch this lol. The shop I worked for treated me like crap and I felt like I wasn't a good mechanic but in retrospect I think they were just taking advantage of young naïve kid. Honestly this really makes me wanna get back in a shop.
My light commercial van has a similar layout of a big truck just everything super tiny conpared to those giants. I do learn more from diesel mechanics rather than auto ones.
Well i like your video simply understanding..but for the safety procedures you must take a measure for the pushrod,clean wheel/breakdrum before installed.and install a wheelgaurd, and torque wheel nut.
I just got my old job back as a trailer mechanic at a local shop. I couldn't remember all the details of taking off brake drums or brake pads so this video was very helpful even though it's about the tractor. I remember using a slightly different tool to get the springs off and to put them back on. Now I just have to remember how to do brake chambers and wheel hubs
Hello I replaced brake shoe on my trailer but on one wheel top brake shoe wont sit properly on the drum. I replaced anchor pins as well but reused the old drums. Top shoe is kinds locking up on the lip. Any opinion why is this happening does not look right to me
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Please show the viewers to properly torque the wheel, if there not torqued correctly it will be uneven and will lead to wheels go flying at highway speeds, other than that this video is pretty informative👍
What about brake greas on the back of the shoes? Is that necessary at all? Im no mechanic, only know thats what you do with disk brake pads so was wondering if its important on drum shoes too
I’m starting a new job in a few days and I haven’t worked on semi’s in over 6years so this is a refresher for me THANK YOU!!!
I just wanna say that this made me a lot more comfortable the fact that I will start my apprenticeship soon on being a Diesel Mechanic. Thank you for being so descriptive within this video!
Glad was able to help. 💪🏼🔧
I started mine about 6 months ago it’s actually a great career. Luck to you sir
I started mines yesterday with loves who you guys with
I'm a heavy equipment mechanic since 1982, working at an open pit mine for the last 19 years and haven't replaced brakes on an airbrake system in several years, but the other night I had to adjust the brakes on a Navstar 6900XD and thought about looking at newer videos to see if any changes have come about. Your video was great and will definitely help newer mechanics and owner/operators maintain their trucks safely. Well done Brother
How the work environment in an open pit mine job? Was thinking about working at a rock pit once I'm fully certified and get some experience in
@@ORCWoodworking it's not bad, I work 12.5 hr shifts 3 on 3 off 4 on 4 off. We are union and they don't kill us at work. Safety is very big here. I have worked here for 19 years. I was a Machinist with the railroad prior to this and prefer working on Locomotives but heavy equipment isn't too bad. We have 15 260 ton haul trucks running, 2 electric shovels and 2 very large loaders for ore. We support about 60 pieces of equipment and have 57 mechanics and the shop runs 24 7 most times working in the shop is with a partner or 2. We don't rebuild components as we are not set up as a rebuild shop so a lot of troubleshooting, remove and replacement.
@@tomsparks2294 for me that sounds cool ive always wanted to be a technician/mechanic even if the task is tedious
@@ORCWoodworking If you ever get into a mine, I can't speak from experience about an underground mine but they scare the hell out of me. Open pit is dangerous but much safer then underground.
@@tomsparks2294are electric shovels hooked to the grid? Or they have a diesel generator?
I'm studying to get my CDL and your videos are really helping me learn about all the parts I'm going to need to be checking. Thank you!
thank u for the vid, my coworker taught me pretty much the same but what i really need is that spring pry bar tool, makes it so much easier!
Quick clean to the point no bs no getting dizzy with bad camera work Thank you sir well done bro!
I’m currently an automotive tech and recently decided to make a change and head towards diesel. Loved this video. Learned so much in 20mins. Keep up the good work man!
Thank you for watching and I am glad you were able to learn more. Make sure to hit that sub button
I came from the automotive industry and I just started today in diesel and let me tell you man, it's no joke. I'm already changing brakes and doing tires.
Wise decision to leave automotive to go to diesel
@@ysig7749 how is it so far I’m thinking about doing that too
@@Luiiramirez after a year and a half of doing it I don't see myself doing anything else because I absolutely love it.
Dude, let's talk about how great this video was. Great lighting, good camera, the presenter was awesome speaking very clearly. And he even put on a polo shirt and trimmed his beard! I mean seriously, this is great.
Yeah, it honestly didn't look much harder than changing drum brakes on my Toyota. Only extra work is putting it on jack stands.
Good tutorial!! I was taught this exact same way!! Like detail to detail!! I interned for a bus shop and was taught by 4 mechanics with over 80 years of experience all together!
that's cool. having good teachers right off the bat is so important. I worked in a really bad shop at first thankfully one of the managers was a really good tech and I learned a lot from that man.
"hit with hammer
If it doesnt come loose use bigger hammer" quality life advice 😂
lol needs more hammer
If the bigger hammer doesn’t work….
Your problem is electrical.
Use the purse haha.
I'm a driver at a small company who has had the opportunity to work on our trucks myself and these videos are just awesome. Thank you !
Nice job. Only thing I would do differently is use a properly calibrated torque wrench to torque the lug nuts to 450 ft/lbs
And oil lugs on hub pilots
Over here we tighten them with 700Nm/515ft/lbs. Though our trucks are more heavy duty in general.
I enjoyed watching this. I'm a driver, not a mechanic but I do enjoy seeing how stuff is done when my truck is in the shop
Just came back to say this, I started a couple months ago as a tractor tech, I had watched this video and a few others of yours before day 1 (I came from the ironworker union so I didn’t know shit) all your videos put me ahead by a bunch and I got bumped up to being an actual diesel mechanic already. Appreciate you and your videos🤙🏼
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i really dont appreciate you making this look so easy lol jk thanks for simplifying
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He's lucky to not have the inner wheel stuck on the hub otherwise the video would have taken an interesting turn.
Especially with the installation. I actually install using the other method because it is way easier for me because I could never ever get it right using the method shown here, and ive only seen like 2 other mechanis do it the other way that I do.I dont put the rollers on the brake shoes first but last, basically the opposite order than shown here.
@@trailerfitter2 that's why lube your hubs so its easy lol
When you got the right tools u can't lose
I'm a journeyman auto mechanic for most of my career(35 yrs.), but did spend 5 of that working for a trucking company, and now I'm going back into working for another trucking company, so it was really nice to see a really straightforward video on something that is so crucial, braking and stopping!! Great video TAT😅😅
Appreciate this video, but at our shop we torque the lug nuts to a certain torque with a torque wrench to ensure that the wheels don't fly off when driver is driving down the road
I don't agree with everything but I have to give this guy 8.5/10. Good video. Everyone has their own techniques.
This was the best spent 20 min all day.
I am making the transition from equipment to over the road trucks and this was very helpful
This channel produces valuable heavy duty repair and maintenance content and I’m so very thankful for them and educated by them.
Job well done. I have learned more by just watching you. Thank you for your time.
Haven't done that in... many years.
You do make it look easy 🙂
It's been about a year and 3 months thinking of going back to trailer repair
Thank you for mentioning the valve stems.
Bestast youtube channel to learn everything thanks a lot
Great video. I just learned how to do this and my first time I brought your video up just for confidence for me. Thanks for a great video
Great video, very detailed and informative, about the best video quality ive seen
Wow, thanks!
Thanks man I had to refresh my memory been awhile js had a interview and was lost a bit lol but I’m ready to ace it in my next
@gamervette135, we are happy that our content has helped.
People like your are sent by god great video I appreciate this knowledge
Easy as pie. Just like service the brakes on my Japanese Kai car. The only difference this requires 100x the effort and muscle. Seriously thanks for making the excellent video.
Best explanation on YT
We appreciate the support.
Great video! It's been about 20 years since I had to work on my own truck but now I'm getting out of the drivers seat and into the shop for a few months and these vids are great to freshen up my memory on the processes and catch up a bit on the newer versions. Thank you!
I recently changed all the brake shoes and drums on my freightliner. I'm happy with my decision. I feel safer now going downhills with heavy weight loads.
Eric, brake maintenance is very important. Thanks for watching, be hit that sub button.👊🏼
@eric- i'm just curious, where would buy parts for your brake job?
Although having properly operating brakes on a semi truck is so very important, hauling heavy as I do, the proper way to decend a downgrade is to bring your speed down before the decent to a speed where your engine brake will hold your speed while going down. I routinely run over 100,000 pounds and rarely touch my pedal brakes going downhill. This is the safe way to run. Never wrecked a truck. I began driving in 1991.
@@GraceEngineeringWhat are your rpms and what gear are usually in?
Nice something all truckers should know
Thanks for watching
i loved this video it has now allowed me to change brakes on a truck at the age of 14 but i just was thinking because were i work after were done with anything to do within the wheels we torque the wheel nuts so i just was just wondering do should you torque your wheel nuts?
Great video. The only thing missing is at the very end I expected you to mention how to properly adjust the brakes. From other videos I saw they adjust new shoes tight and then 1/4 turn back. For reinstalling old shoes you go tight and 1/2 turn back. Is this what you recommend? Thanks!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge
Great job explaining everything.
Sorry for all the questions but I guess the main question I was looking to find out is is there one set of brakes for both those double wheels on each side. And the looks to me like that's the case. Thanks. Informative.
he said he shows very clear videos and techniques I really appreciate ❤❤❤
Nice I taught to block the front tires release the brakes jack up the truck back off the slack adjuster and then remove tires followed by the drum. It works for me plus Im mobile service too
I'm try to start my on mobile service business if possible can you give me some ideas or Advice on what tools I need an how to get business for my company please
Very good video explaining everything
Last question, what kind of foundation brakes did you install today? Are these drum brakes or disc brakes? I've got a 2000 diesel motorhome. And what type of brakes do you think I will have on my dually back wheels? Man dude this was a great video. You are an incredible teacher man.
Great man love your work and your love for truck i too love trucks and automobile thanks to educate my knowledge love from INDIA❤
I wish working on big trucks in Canada Was that easy. I wish I could bring down one of our trucks for you guys to work on with all the salt that we have. Lol
When we hit the drums, we have to use a sledgehammer lol
Amazing video, very detailed and straight to the point. Thank you.
That's a nice shop you have there....nicer than working in my gravel driveway...lol
Thank you! We all started somewhere and this isn’t where I started! Just keep at it 👍🏻
Do you have a video on how to service the emergency brakes on a semi tractor? Would to watch that one of you do.
I want to start a channel working on my Mci bus. Great video
Nopal, you should do it. Thanks for watching. Be sure to sub
Thank u i will become good mechanic from this video thank u alot
What about torquing the lug nuts down? Isn't that mandatory in the States by DOT?
Thanks for watching. Torquing is a good practice if you suspect that your not meeting torque requirements. Suppling a quality impact gun with adequate CFMs will meet torque specs
@@TATEXPRESSINC there is such a thing as too much torque lol. I dont trust the gun. I get em on there and hold the trigger for a second or two and then torque the lugs down. If you have a high quality 1 inch impact then you can end up torquing the lug nuts down to 700 or 800 ftlbs, if you keep reaming on the gun for 5-7 seconds.
@@CastroEulis145 I was put out of service for a cracked rim due to over torquing
@@TATEXPRESSINC They don't call them specifications for nothing. Last night was only my second night as a diesel mechanic. I'm supposed to be shown brakes here in the next day or so but we changed two tires last night. I'm glad the guy training me isn't you because we torqued our lug nuts even after he ran them in with a 1 inch impact and they still had room to run in before the torque wrench clicked. P.S. I was previously head mechanic in a shop that catered to passenger vehicles mostly and I never failed to torque lug nuts. When a life gets lost because a tire flies off causing a crash, don't blame your torque wrench.
Yeah, all you guys here have probably never driven a truck or repaired one in the field. Tight is tight. Get that fucker on there and let me get rolling. I thought he was a little heavy on the impact but it’s not uncommon. What is uncommon is a fucking torque wrench on lug nuts.
Should you cage the brake chambers ? a lot of these trucks leak while working
My back hurts after watching this good stuff tho bud 👌🏽
I wanna work with you please...love how the workshop is well set up and spacious.
imma start dumping the drum just like he did if no one says anything lol. I work for a moving company doing mechanic work on their fleet. Just started. Cant wait to look like i know what im doing like this dude.
that shop is a a damn beauty
Thanks for the video Sir. You're the man
Love video , doing my next brake job myself, thanks TAT
Thanks for watching.
You learn more here then at uti😅 keep it up !
Would you not use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel nuts to the correct spec??
Been 10 years since I worked in the field and thinking about getting back in it. watching this to brush up on the basics just in case I apply for a diesel tech job again lol. It's all coming back to me as I watch this lol. The shop I worked for treated me like crap and I felt like I wasn't a good mechanic but in retrospect I think they were just taking advantage of young naïve kid. Honestly this really makes me wanna get back in a shop.
My light commercial van has a similar layout of a big truck just everything super tiny conpared to those giants. I do learn more from diesel mechanics rather than auto ones.
Subscribed/ hell yes. Thank you, I learned so much from you😊
Thanks for posting video.👍👍
Love these videos brother. Thanks for doing these informational videos. It is really helpful.
Awesome lesson. Thank you
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. I guess you don't need a gym membership if you're using that big impact.
Fantastically Awesome job!
Thank You!
Thanks bro, very professional
Thank you Alberto. If you haven't subscribed yet I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot for sharing knowledge. 👍
Well i like your video simply understanding..but for the safety procedures you must take a measure for the pushrod,clean wheel/breakdrum before installed.and install a wheelgaurd, and torque wheel nut.
Great channel. Thank you for the class
I just got my old job back as a trailer mechanic at a local shop. I couldn't remember all the details of taking off brake drums or brake pads so this video was very helpful even though it's about the tractor.
I remember using a slightly different tool to get the springs off and to put them back on.
Now I just have to remember how to do brake chambers and wheel hubs
Excellent 👍 instructions
Thanks for watching.
Yes I learned so much brother
I am glad to hear
Great video very informative. Thanks
Thanks for watching. Make sure to subscribe
@@TATEXPRESSINC sub for life.
Good job. Nice video. Thank you. Wear safety glasses.
Thank you. Clear and helpful.
Awesome and very informative! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
Hello
I replaced brake shoe on my trailer but on one wheel top brake shoe wont sit properly on the drum. I replaced anchor pins as well but reused the old drums. Top shoe is kinds locking up on the lip. Any opinion why is this happening does not look right to me
Thanks for sharing this video, you did it great.
Thank you for the support
Man that was a great video. Making a switch from automotive to Diesel. Thanks a lot for the knowledge.
Thanks 🙏. It was useful
John, we are glad to help. 👍🏼
Awesome video. Thanks
Is the 1/4 inch where the angles stop on the shoes?
nice tips bro
Happy to help
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LT - 895 Eaton Brake Springs
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When installing Eaton brake springs , wrap a racket strap around the shoes to tighten shoes to spring rollers .The shoes will now not rock .
2/23
Great vid!!! I learned a ton.
Great presentation
Well explained!
I think I'm ready...
Do you sell the parts#5081?
Thanks!
Please show the viewers to properly torque the wheel, if there not torqued correctly it will be uneven and will lead to wheels go flying at highway speeds, other than that this video is pretty informative👍
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Hi very informative video thanks .is the milwakee fuel M18 2767-20 with 1400 ft -lbs enough to get these lug nuts out ? Thanks again
What size jack stands do you recommend?
7 ton jack stands are ideal to have for most of those trucks.
22 ton is your best bet
What size jack stands do you use?
Perfect thank you very much
You are welcome. We are glad the video was helpful. 👍🏼🔧
Thorough video.. thank you sir.
What about brake greas on the back of the shoes? Is that necessary at all? Im no mechanic, only know thats what you do with disk brake pads so was wondering if its important on drum shoes too
Thanks for the video very helpful. What tools do you recommend to buy and keep in the truck?
Excellent! Thanks🔥