Absolutely correct I'm 72 and have tools in the garage and down the basement and sometimes I can't find it what I'm looking for so I grab a beer and then I remember.
Lost my wife to covid recently, as I watched the videos she would always smile at the brake clean sound effects. Thank you Eric for helping me with a great memory
Wondered how the EBC brakes are, never bought them but seems you liked them, may get a set down the road. Great video, funny exchange between you and Mrs.O , you two are the best!
@@commietube_censorship_sucks Nice insult. Try again. Anything that improves braking performance over OEM is a win with anything made domestic, as they choose the cheapest whimpiest brake parts allowable by law and crash testing.
You are one of the few that makes my day, I know you probably won't see this, but your channel with the knowledgable content and humor, truly help me through my days. I wish you and the Family well, truly thankful. 🍻
@@tomgreen4520 I do have a life and I love every minute of it but I tell you what... my wife hates car videos but even she will crack a smile at an Eric O. Video. Haha. Tom why are you so hard on Brian? He gets joy from a brilliant mechanic with a humor. When you have a passion to work on cars and learn everything you can about them, Eric O. can make your day. Lol
Eric knows this but for everyone else, depress the brake pedal slightly with a bar or stick wedged against the driver's seat, this will prevent/minimize brake fluid dripping when replacing the brake line. Also, try to prevent brake fluid and grease from contacting the pads which can bake in and create glazing, hot spots, and shorten their lifespan. Same with the rotors. If they become contaminated make sure to clean them well, eh ehm . . .
Eric O Added a step to bleeding brakes Use a longer hose, place end of hose into a quarter mason jar with about 2 inches of brake fluid in it. Keep the hose as close to the bottom as possible. Leave the bleeder completely open them pump the brakes, the old fluid will float on top of the new, and during the process not pull air into the piston/cylinder. I had an old timer taught me this....it really works gre
Hey Eric O, I just rebuilt my suspension, I took your advice. I took a box full of doughnuts to my alignment guy. All the guys kept coming over asking if I was the one that brought them. It was totally worth it. Thanks for the advice!
Techs don't get paid nearly as much as they should, especially those making book rate. Anything you do for them to make their day better makes you their favorite customer, trust me on this one.
Brake cleaner appearance after about a 4 year absence…Yay!…about time….for a while there this was becoming South Main Auto Diagnostics….thanks for the video!
As an Ultra Trained Aviation Structural Mechanic in Corrosion Control, Turned Teamster for 40 years, Turned Automotive Technician for the last 17 years. I can verify your premise of applying a lube paste under the Abutment Fittings as a successful strategy, proven not only on our customer cars but on various Naval Aircraft serving in extraordinary conditions.
Wow! I read ur other readers comments & never heard of EBC. I thot the guy painted them HIMSELF.😂🤣 Dah! 77,000? A really clean/maintained Sonic! Guy DEFINITELY takes pride in his ride. And who better for install than YOU! I'm the same way with all my brakes on all cars I've ever owned. When I go to my garage for inspection, theu love wrkn on it! Another great job. (I'm gonna research prices so I can be ready when I need them (and dont get sticker shock)). I really like EBC!
This guy is the best mechanic in all of RUclips. Actually talks and explains all while doing it, unlike other "RUclips mechanics". Have you seen that one guys videos? His name rhymes with... Bar Lizard. He just stands in front of the car and blabs on for twenty mins about what the problem was and how he fixed it. Cool story bro. I learned at a young age to show not tell. Thanks Eric for being phenomenally awesome.
I have used EBC brake pads on my motorcycles for years and they are well known in the bike community. EBC is privately owned company with it's roots in the U.K. The initial concept behind EBC was to produce a quality line of braking components manufactured in the U.K. only so that a consistent product was being made. EBC Brakes produce the largest range of brake pads and brake discs in the world, with over 5000 part numbers for every type of moving vehicle. EBC Brakes are made in one of its two specialist factories in the UK and USA. (They are sold in China but none of their parts are made there.) The majority of EBC brake discs or brake rotors are also made in the UK. They also sell matched brake sets with discs that are balanced and weigh the same to ensure each wheel carries the same loading.
Came here for the EBC love. I too have used EBC for many years. while I have a thing for the HH, their Organic (unicorn tears and certified grass clippings) have served me well in all road applications.
I always watch this as he switched to the brakes that my 2018 uses from stock. And some sites always label the wrong brakes as compatible for mine. So it’s a helpful reminder without going to my car and trying to stare through a crack in wheel to see them.
Thanks Sma for your in-site. I tried having a shop and dealer do my pads and each time they don't clean any rust and you can hear the brakes dragging or the wheels hot. So this time I did my own brakes. Took 6 hours but followed all your steps. And my brakes are hard as a rock. No scraping noises. I expect full life of the pads. While I know you think it's just another brake video. So many professionals don't know how to do the Correctly. So thank you for your hard work .:D
I don't know what it is Eric but I always get this weird calming effect when I watch you do brakes. Right up to the time I realize I have to go do brakes on my own car. Then it's all down Hill. Lol
ebc brakes are amazing for the price! They stop really well once broken in. My 04 pilot kept warping rotors after 5k miles. I bought a set of ebc rotors and pads for 140 on amazon and 20k still could not warp them. I use these every time! Great product!
Green Stuffs are great 'streetable' brakes. They bite enough to use them on the street without needing heat in them first, but they work really well when hot, vs the usual organic pads out there that fade away (faster) once they get toasty. Some guys make the mistake of buying Red Stuff pads and end up running into people and things. They _require_ heat to work. When they get hot, oh boy they work, though.
@@jaymzx0 I had the red stuff pads on my daily driver years ago. Even when cold they stopped better than the stock pads but I never used them again because they were too noisy
@@jaymzx0 yea mine didn't last very long. I like the Wagner thermoquiets now for daily drivers. They make no noise, cost a third of the price of ebc, and last longer. I also had issues with ebc pads not fitting correctly in the caliper. It's like the casting was off which I think lead to excessive vibration and wear.
EBC's are premium stuff.......used them on crotch rockets back in the 80's & 90's. If they can pull you down from those warp speeds without fading, gotta give them a tip O' the hat. Best $$$ I ever spent. Most folks buy the run of the mill stuff, but if you want as much slow as you got go, "buy once cry once".......
I had no idea the green pads made from Unicorn Tears could be so aggressive ?, but I'm going to stick with the standard high end ceramic ... I also love the CRC silicone brake grease in the tube ... seems to hold up really well in PA (another rust belt state) ... I'm always torn between regular undercarriage washing (and/or with rust inhibitor ?) .... as regular washing seems to also (maybe) cause premature caliper piston seizing ? ... no a big deal as I replace them often with decent rebuilds ... as an old seasoned Rally driver once told me in my 20's ... "kid it ain't always how fast you can go, but how fast you can brake when things get dicey" ... I never forget that ... once again, Mrs. O steals the show and remains classy with a smile on her face ... you're a blessed man Eric (and she feeds you well too !)
My favourite experience with that was when I brought some rebuilt OEM axles to be installed. Shop said they couldn't warrenty them, and wanted to order me a set of "OE approved" axles, for like 4 times what I paid to rebuild the ORIGINAL axles. Needless to say I just sucked it up and did the install myself.
I don't mind, but i dont make money off supplied parts, youre paying for any fitment issues & i only stand behind my parts. Your stuff breaks- oh well, my stuff breaks i fight for get it warranted. Thats the difference. And yeah some places get the craps of messing with pung pow knock off junk from some Amazon/Fleabay sellers, cant blame em
I tell my small engines customers I won't warranty aftermarket parts or will do a 2nd repair for free when your eBay China special XYZ part doesn't work. 99% they will accept and go with OEM
@@dropinbiking92 I can see both sides. I would just make a customer sign a disclaimer "There is no warranty on these from X shop". But some people bring in the cheapest chinesium possible and shops don't wanna be associated with it.
@@torkrench i understand that aspect (the fitment), but the mark up was rediculous. I am talking in one case spark plugs , plug wires and rotor cap. Any way i wasnt trying to start anything. Every case is different. It was always direct replacement parts. Nothing like he did in this video. Another time, i had bought tie rods and tierod ends for my astro van at autozone. Then screwed my back up. Went to a local mechanic asked them to install parts. They refused to. Would only install parts they purchased
Those EBC brakes are actually great in stopping power. They're used a lot in the race /drift industry. The green stuff is less aggressive than the red stuff. Don't know why someone would need this on a Sonic, but I'd always be happy to help a customer upgrade the brake system
Love your videos Eric! And I love the way you and Mrs. O interact with each other. Two nice, honest, geniune people that make a great couple. Thanks for the videos!
Nice to see an owner taking preventative maintenance action There are different grades EBC green, reds, blues. They have varying compounds depending on the application, road, racing or rallying etc
I've put EBC Yellowstuff pads in my Nissan Patrol. They work really really well. I don't get massive mileage out of them and they dust the wheels a bit but I don't care - the thing stops a whole lot better than it used to. And BTW, EBC stands for European Brake Corporation. Cheers from Australia
Great program...I've been teaching science for 20 years and from the "outsiders" point of view...my effort teaching looks easy. IF one loves their job...it should look `easy'.
How the heck do you have 20 thumbs down at this point? Haters gonna hate! Lol. Jealous of you being a positive guy with a good life I guess! Never saw a splined hose like that either. Lookin forward to another geeky, techy, nerdy SMA diag. vidya, not gonna lie. Haha good video as always Eric!
EBC is awesome! Those aren't meant to be an environmental pad, just a slight upgrade over OEM. I've got the Yellow ones on my Celica, they are one level above the greens - for occasional track days. Cool customer.
Love seeing a true professional at work. As I also work in a rust belt, nice to see a proper by the book brake job. Complete with torquing the bolts and adding lube to the caliper brackets
New to the channel and enjoy it very much. EBC makes fantastic brake parts. Looks like he got the green stuff pads, not sure why he got it for a Sonic. That thing only goes faster when thrown off a cliff.
What a classic video Eric, bit of something for everyone! Ps, must admit the guy who owns the car looks after it well, clean as a whistle. Thanks Dave.
EBC Brakes, are a UK company based near Northampton England with production facilities in Nevada USA. The colour of the pads relates to their duty cycle eg road, road & Race, track only, low dust etc. Pads are usually referred to by colour 'Red Stuff' Blue Stuff, Green Stuff and nothing made in china!! I've used EBC parts regularly over the years and always found them great..
Thank goodness that I got my “come on baby” I’ve been missing her this last couple of posts, thank you Eric you’ve made this sad old man a happy sad old man
I put a pair of EBC pads on the front of my 1973 Triumph Tiger 750. Made a huge difference - excellent pads. The pads for classic cars and bikes are well thought of here in the UK.
Kind of hard to mess up lego brake parts made from the last 10-15 years in small sedans. They use the same brake components across a wide variety of different makes and models, so finding parts isn't like how it once was in the early 2000s and the 1990s and older.
Seems we're all attracted to a good brake job. I did my first brake job on my Schwinn bicycle when I was 5 or 6 or so against the stern instructions of my Dad. He had to go to work though, so that kinda freed me up. Never as good as you Eric, but I keep watching! Thanks for Sharing!
Eric, this is a fantastic channel. Not only do we learn tons of great information but you never fail to make me smile and laugh out loud. You and your wife are a great team. Thanks for sharing.
I always enjoy watching you do brake jobs. Whenever I try to imitate your processes, I get side tracked and only do half as good a job. I will keep watching and trying to do better brake jobs tho.
Your an amazing guy really, most mechanics won't put on parts a customer brought in, I known it helps the customer & gets them coming back as well by doing it your way... Mrs. O. & you have a great rapport going on together too..
@@thelol1759 I don't know what the complaint is, I notice almost no difference to the purple Eric has used and have yet to have any issues... Maybe just too expensive?
Same here I tried the purple stuff and it was ok but uneven spreading I actually was using the tube he was impressed by for the hardware and syl glide for the pins since last year
@@danlevesque5437 one thing I can't wrap my head around is using multiple lubricants to do what is essentially the same job, especially when as we said there's almost no difference half the time
I live a little farther South in the same rusty crusty state you do, and always paint my calipers and brackets. Not so much because I want them to look great, just to help keep the rust under control. It's not fool proof, but then nothing is. I believe it does help, but you pretty much have to tear them apart once a year, clean things up, touch up the paint, and then re lube everything if you want to keep the rust at bay long term. Same applies to wheels. If you don't actually rotate them, and give things a toot of the fluid film, or some other kind of lube, when you get a flat, and you're trying to change that sucker on the side of the road, in the rain, after dark, you're gonna have a hell of a time getting that wheel off. Needless to say, mine get a cleaning and lube when I rotate my tires at every oil change.
This vid was one your more intresting ones in a while. just blasted my screen with coffee like you use fluid film on wheel hubs. the "it´s pretty hard" comment did the trick on me this early in the morning.
Makes sense to in wet/rusty climates, any rust under the stainless steel sliders (not sure of the correct name) can make them lift and jam the pads. Now if they'd just coat/protect stuff properly from the factory...
I switched to the 3M Silicone paste maybe 5 years ago. So far I like it better than anything I have ever used. I no longer buy any special caliper grease. No issue with rust, it stays put, does not get gummy.
Mrs O was reluctantly playing along with you. Poor Mrs' O she has to put up with you a lot I'm sure. That guy must really love his Sonic because he put a lot of time getting and painting brake parts.
Too easy of a job, but you take what you get !!!! I have heard of EBC, but have not used them probably due to cost. No metal in the pads means a lot of brake dust !!! Nice job on the install !!!!! You have the prettiest "" Pumper "" helping you !!! Going to refill my drink and I'll be ready for the next one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have the yellowstuff ebc pads on my 3rd gen 4runner and theyve transformed the braking from feeling like i wasnt going to stop in time to the braking of a light nimble car where even if towing itll stop as fast as i want!
@@chriswest1996 I HATE having deal with lug nuts that have been crossed threaded and forced all the way down with some idiots uber impact. They ain’t on a NASCAR pit crew and they never fix their mistakes.
At my age, getting "lucky" means walking into the room & remembering what you came in to find.
Absolutely correct I'm 72 and have tools in the garage and down the basement and sometimes I can't find it what I'm looking for so I grab a beer and then I remember.
@@michaelmerta8956 im in trouble then im 41 and lose my stuff all the time but i cant drink beer so i guess im screwed lol
Any day above ground is a great day!
Lost my wife to covid recently, as I watched the videos she would always smile at the brake clean sound effects. Thank you Eric for helping me with a great memory
So sorry to hear about your loss. I don't know what I would do without my wife.
Salute Lady Oden. Godspeed
So sorry that you lost your wife. I can’t imagine life without my cutie.
oh my, sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss she still watching just in a better place
"How does it feel, baby?"
"Pretty hard."
She's playing along nicely.
i am disapointed he didn't say , 'oh yeah, pump it more, give it some full strokes, baby'
the look on her face was oh boy here we go.
Mrs. O has a great sense of humor!
Why not go through life in that way.
They are a great fit!
Wondered how the EBC brakes are, never bought them but seems you liked them, may get a set down the road. Great video, funny exchange between you and Mrs.O , you two are the best!
I'll play along, "probably should have put a little lube on it before you just go ramming it in."
Brakes are now officially worth more than the entire car.
EBC rotors and pads, ceramic coated calipers. I expect to see this Chevy Sonic at the next track event!
Got my corvette quaking in its boots
Harbor freight racing
Making her into a”Super” Sonic……😆
@@commietube_censorship_sucks Nice insult. Try again. Anything that improves braking performance over OEM is a win with anything made domestic, as they choose the cheapest whimpiest brake parts allowable by law and crash testing.
@@commietube_censorship_sucks Chevy Sonic a turd ? You're being generous
I always STOP what I'm doing to watch an SMA brake video.
"Unicorn tears and grass clippings" - Eric O
My day just started and Eric already made one to look forward to.
Agreed! Gold!
best comment of the day !!
Burping a caliper pin! Excellent, that nugget of info duly squirreled away
You mean to tell me someone owned a Sonic long enough to wear out a set of brakes? Well wonders never cease!
The return of the sound for the brakecleen!
Yes! I also missed hearing the brake clean sound
Now we just need to get the baaaaah back for the sheep juice and Big Nastys theme song!
You are one of the few that makes my day, I know you probably won't see this, but your channel with the knowledgable content and humor, truly help me through my days. I wish you and the Family well, truly thankful. 🍻
Yup
If a guy on RUclips makes your day then you need a life
Yep, he saw it!
Yes, I too look forward to a SMA video!
@@tomgreen4520 I do have a life and I love every minute of it but I tell you what... my wife hates car videos but even she will crack a smile at an Eric O. Video. Haha. Tom why are you so hard on Brian? He gets joy from a brilliant mechanic with a humor. When you have a passion to work on cars and learn everything you can about them, Eric O. can make your day. Lol
@@tomgreen4520 no shit
Eric knows this but for everyone else, depress the brake pedal slightly with a bar or stick wedged against the driver's seat, this will prevent/minimize brake fluid dripping when replacing the brake line.
Also, try to prevent brake fluid and grease from contacting the pads which can bake in and create glazing, hot spots, and shorten their lifespan. Same with the rotors. If they become contaminated make sure to clean them well, eh ehm . . .
Wow, a customer that actually takes care of their vehicle.
Eric O
Added a step to bleeding brakes
Use a longer hose, place end of hose into a quarter mason jar with about 2 inches of brake fluid in it. Keep the hose as close to the bottom as possible. Leave the bleeder completely open them pump the brakes, the old fluid will float on top of the new, and during the process not pull air into the piston/cylinder.
I had an old timer taught me this....it really works gre
Hey Eric O, I just rebuilt my suspension, I took your advice. I took a box full of doughnuts to my alignment guy. All the guys kept coming over asking if I was the one that brought them. It was totally worth it. Thanks for the advice!
Techs don't get paid nearly as much as they should, especially those making book rate. Anything you do for them to make their day better makes you their favorite customer, trust me on this one.
@@JosephArata I used to be a tech and you're absolutely correct.
If a man tires of an SMA full brake job vid, he tires of life.
I really appreciate the running commentary on his choice of greases and where to put them. Eric adds a lot of valuable insights to his videos.
It's always charming to hear the banter between you and Mrs. O, and watch fine work being done.
Brake cleaner appearance after about a 4 year absence…Yay!…about time….for a while there this was becoming South Main Auto Diagnostics….thanks for the video!
As an Ultra Trained Aviation Structural Mechanic in Corrosion Control, Turned Teamster for 40 years, Turned Automotive Technician for the last 17 years. I can verify your premise of applying a lube paste under the Abutment Fittings as a successful strategy, proven not only on our customer cars but on various Naval Aircraft serving in extraordinary conditions.
Unicorn tears and grass clippings. Man your commentary is gold
Wow! I read ur other readers comments & never heard of EBC. I thot the guy painted them HIMSELF.😂🤣 Dah! 77,000? A really clean/maintained Sonic! Guy DEFINITELY takes pride in his ride. And who better for install than YOU! I'm the same way with all my brakes on all cars I've ever owned. When I go to my garage for inspection, theu love wrkn on it! Another great job. (I'm gonna research prices so I can be ready when I need them (and dont get sticker shock)). I really like EBC!
Been a professional tech for about 15 years and I still enjoy watching Eric bang out a simple brake job lol
This guy is the best mechanic in all of RUclips. Actually talks and explains all while doing it, unlike other "RUclips mechanics". Have you seen that one guys videos? His name rhymes with... Bar Lizard. He just stands in front of the car and blabs on for twenty mins about what the problem was and how he fixed it. Cool story bro. I learned at a young age to show not tell. Thanks Eric for being phenomenally awesome.
I have used EBC brake pads on my motorcycles for years and they are well known in the bike community. EBC is privately owned company with it's roots in the U.K. The initial concept behind EBC was to produce a quality line of braking components manufactured in the U.K. only so that a consistent product was being made. EBC Brakes produce the largest range of brake pads and brake discs in the world, with over 5000 part numbers for every type of moving vehicle. EBC Brakes are made in one of its two specialist factories in the UK and USA. (They are sold in China but none of their parts are made there.) The majority of EBC brake discs or brake rotors are also made in the UK. They also sell matched brake sets with discs that are balanced and weigh the same to ensure each wheel carries the same loading.
Came here for the EBC love.
I too have used EBC for many years. while I have a thing for the HH, their Organic (unicorn tears and certified grass clippings) have served me well in all road applications.
I always watch this as he switched to the brakes that my 2018 uses from stock.
And some sites always label the wrong brakes as compatible for mine.
So it’s a helpful reminder without going to my car and trying to stare through a crack in wheel to see them.
Thanks Sma for your in-site. I tried having a shop and dealer do my pads and each time they don't clean any rust and you can hear the brakes dragging or the wheels hot. So this time I did my own brakes. Took 6 hours but followed all your steps. And my brakes are hard as a rock. No scraping noises. I expect full life of the pads. While I know you think it's just another brake video. So many professionals don't know how to do the Correctly. So thank you for your hard work .:D
I never get tired of brake jobs. I always learn something new.
The turn signal on fast forward was fantastic.
I don't know what it is Eric but I always get this weird calming effect when I watch you do brakes. Right up to the time I realize I have to go do brakes on my own car. Then it's all down Hill. Lol
ebc brakes are amazing for the price! They stop really well once broken in. My 04 pilot kept warping rotors after 5k miles. I bought a set of ebc rotors and pads for 140 on amazon and 20k still could not warp them. I use these every time! Great product!
Napa rotors and akebono pads are another fantastic combo too. No fade, no warpage and have such a good bite to them.
Green Stuffs are great 'streetable' brakes. They bite enough to use them on the street without needing heat in them first, but they work really well when hot, vs the usual organic pads out there that fade away (faster) once they get toasty. Some guys make the mistake of buying Red Stuff pads and end up running into people and things. They _require_ heat to work. When they get hot, oh boy they work, though.
@@jaymzx0 I had the red stuff pads on my daily driver years ago. Even when cold they stopped better than the stock pads but I never used them again because they were too noisy
@@wigletron2846 They eat rotors too, from what I've heard.
@@jaymzx0 yea mine didn't last very long. I like the Wagner thermoquiets now for daily drivers. They make no noise, cost a third of the price of ebc, and last longer. I also had issues with ebc pads not fitting correctly in the caliper. It's like the casting was off which I think lead to excessive vibration and wear.
Mrs O has a great sense of humor
Cracked me and the Mrs up with this episode.
“How does that feel in there?”
“Pretty hard”
Good morning SMA fans and of course Mr. O! ❤️🐞
Top o the mornin !
Good morning gorgeous! 😍
EBC's are premium stuff.......used them on crotch rockets back in the 80's & 90's. If they can pull you down from those warp speeds without fading, gotta give them a tip O' the hat. Best $$$ I ever spent. Most folks buy the run of the mill stuff, but if you want as much slow as you got go, "buy once cry once".......
I had no idea the green pads made from Unicorn Tears could be so aggressive ?, but I'm going to stick with the standard high end ceramic ... I also love the CRC silicone brake grease in the tube ... seems to hold up really well in PA (another rust belt state) ... I'm always torn between regular undercarriage washing (and/or with rust inhibitor ?) .... as regular washing seems to also (maybe) cause premature caliper piston seizing ? ... no a big deal as I replace them often with decent rebuilds ... as an old seasoned Rally driver once told me in my 20's ... "kid it ain't always how fast you can go, but how fast you can brake when things get dicey" ... I never forget that ... once again, Mrs. O steals the show and remains classy with a smile on her face ... you're a blessed man Eric (and she feeds you well too !)
You actually torqued some bolts to factory specs on camera. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Holy crapo, Mrs O is hysterical. You are a lucky and blessed man, sir!
Its nice to see someone willing to use customer supplied parts. I've had trouble in the past with that, not everytime but more than once
My favourite experience with that was when I brought some rebuilt OEM axles to be installed. Shop said they couldn't warrenty them, and wanted to order me a set of "OE approved" axles, for like 4 times what I paid to rebuild the ORIGINAL axles. Needless to say I just sucked it up and did the install myself.
I don't mind, but i dont make money off supplied parts, youre paying for any fitment issues & i only stand behind my parts. Your stuff breaks- oh well, my stuff breaks i fight for get it warranted. Thats the difference. And yeah some places get the craps of messing with pung pow knock off junk from some Amazon/Fleabay sellers, cant blame em
I tell my small engines customers I won't warranty aftermarket parts or will do a 2nd repair for free when your eBay China special XYZ part doesn't work. 99% they will accept and go with OEM
@@dropinbiking92 I can see both sides. I would just make a customer sign a disclaimer "There is no warranty on these from X shop". But some people bring in the cheapest chinesium possible and shops don't wanna be associated with it.
@@torkrench i understand that aspect (the fitment), but the mark up was rediculous. I am talking in one case spark plugs , plug wires and rotor cap. Any way i wasnt trying to start anything. Every case is different. It was always direct replacement parts. Nothing like he did in this video. Another time, i had bought tie rods and tierod ends for my astro van at autozone. Then screwed my back up. Went to a local mechanic asked them to install parts. They refused to. Would only install parts they purchased
Nothing better than the Chief Technician Mrs. O on the brake pedal for a successful job. 👍
Those EBC brakes are actually great in stopping power. They're used a lot in the race /drift industry. The green stuff is less aggressive than the red stuff. Don't know why someone would need this on a Sonic, but I'd always be happy to help a customer upgrade the brake system
You can stop a Sonic, Fred Flintstone style.
No mule kicks and 🔨 to remove things 😁 What a difference!! 👍🇨🇦
Love your videos Eric! And I love the way you and Mrs. O interact with each other. Two nice, honest, geniune people that make a great couple. Thanks for the videos!
I know how to do it but there's something very therapeutic about watching this
Nice to see an owner taking preventative maintenance action There are different grades EBC green, reds, blues. They have varying compounds depending on the application, road, racing or rallying etc
I've put EBC Yellowstuff pads in my Nissan Patrol. They work really really well. I don't get massive mileage out of them and they dust the wheels a bit but I don't care - the thing stops a whole lot better than it used to. And BTW, EBC stands for European Brake Corporation. Cheers from Australia
Great program...I've been teaching science for 20 years and from the "outsiders" point of view...my effort teaching looks easy. IF one loves their job...it should look `easy'.
if you push the brake pedal down partway with a holder tool, it will keep fluid from continuously draining down while you're working on the brakes.
Thanks for the "Welcome back to the South Main Auto Channel"!
Come here for the commentary!
Eric, I never tire of a brake job, you taught me to do top of the line one !!
How the heck do you have 20 thumbs down at this point? Haters gonna hate! Lol. Jealous of you being a positive guy with a good life I guess! Never saw a splined hose like that either. Lookin forward to another geeky, techy, nerdy SMA diag. vidya, not gonna lie. Haha good video as always Eric!
EBC is awesome! Those aren't meant to be an environmental pad, just a slight upgrade over OEM. I've got the Yellow ones on my Celica, they are one level above the greens - for occasional track days. Cool customer.
The yellow are two levels above the green-- the red are in between. For race-only applications, they make blue and black levels as well.
@@ateamfan42 correct, but the red isn't available for some applications, so in my case it was one level above. Similar thing with the blue and black.
Good comeback Mrs O!!
Love seeing a true professional at work. As I also work in a rust belt, nice to see a proper by the book brake job. Complete with torquing the bolts and adding lube to the caliper brackets
A chilly morning. Sun peeping on the horizon. A hot cup of fresh brewed coffee. A new SMA video. Life is grand!
New to the channel and enjoy it very much. EBC makes fantastic brake parts. Looks like he got the green stuff pads, not sure why he got it for a Sonic. That thing only goes faster when thrown off a cliff.
'Unicorn tears and grass clippings'. Made my day Mr O.
What a classic video Eric, bit of something for everyone!
Ps, must admit the guy who owns the car looks after it well, clean as a whistle.
Thanks Dave.
i have a feeling this car came from southern Ohio to Florida
Big shoutout to Mrs The,for the assist!Another fine brake job in Avoca!!
Another fine job at SMA with a teaching commentary. I love all your mechanic tips.
The brake cleaner sound effect has been known to cause sharting. Always gets me by surprise. Love it!
Love when you do brake jobs!
My Brākleen fix has been fed. Life is good.
So refreshing to have a video without the words ohm, green crusties, short, and ground in them. Thank you Mr.O for all you do! Lol
I like your rendition of the world's most recognized banjo tune!
Mike in Oregon
EBC Brakes, are a UK company based near Northampton England with production facilities in Nevada USA. The colour of the pads relates to their duty cycle eg road, road & Race, track only, low dust etc. Pads are usually referred to by colour 'Red Stuff' Blue Stuff, Green Stuff and nothing made in china!! I've used EBC parts regularly over the years and always found them great..
Thank goodness that I got my “come on baby” I’ve been missing her this last couple of posts, thank you Eric you’ve made this sad old man a happy sad old man
Nice to see an owner of a car some will look down on but they obviously take pride in, investing in proper parts, longevity and safety. Nice....
Nice touch on using a torque wrench on the wheels. Most shops use an air gun that makes it a royal pain to remove a tire when you get a flat.
Using an air gun will warp the rotors like almost instantly. A true mechanic uses a torque wrench
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I've been watching your channel for a few years now , the brake clean intro never gets old
Just got my South Main Auto T shirt! Love it! Thanks Eric!
I put a pair of EBC pads on the front of my 1973 Triumph Tiger 750. Made a huge difference - excellent pads. The pads for classic cars and bikes are well thought of here in the UK.
Great video Eric. Good to see you working on a rust free car! Mrs O as usual added to the video in a very positive way 👍
Nice the owner actually got all you needed. Correct parts too.
Kind of hard to mess up lego brake parts made from the last 10-15 years in small sedans. They use the same brake components across a wide variety of different makes and models, so finding parts isn't like how it once was in the early 2000s and the 1990s and older.
Seems we're all attracted to a good brake job. I did my first brake job on my Schwinn bicycle when I was 5 or 6 or so against the stern instructions of my Dad. He had to go to work though, so that kinda freed me up. Never as good as you Eric, but I keep watching! Thanks for Sharing!
Eric, this is a fantastic channel. Not only do we learn tons of great information but you never fail to make me smile and laugh out loud. You and your wife are a great team. Thanks for sharing.
I always enjoy watching you do brake jobs. Whenever I try to imitate your processes, I get side tracked and only do half as good a job. I will keep watching and trying to do better brake jobs tho.
now i like those parts may be i look in to do mine come summer
Oh baby! Another SMA video! Can’t wait to get home to watch!!
Mrs "O" a true help mate 👍 keeping real,
keeping it hard !!!
Love our sonic ! Great video so informative 👍thanks for the torque specs!
Your an amazing guy really, most mechanics won't put on parts a customer brought in, I known it helps the customer & gets them coming back as well by doing it your way... Mrs. O. & you have a great rapport going on together too..
The guy at Permatex made that orange goo sound like the greatest lube ever made. Guess I'll have to stick with Sil-Glyde and Freylube...
Yeah, I’m really sad to hear it’s not good. I’d just purchased a bottle of it too…
@@thelol1759 I don't know what the complaint is, I notice almost no difference to the purple Eric has used and have yet to have any issues... Maybe just too expensive?
I've used the orange Permatex for years, it's nothing special but it works totally fine. The green Permatex on the other hand, that stuff eats rubber!
Same here I tried the purple stuff and it was ok but uneven spreading I actually was using the tube he was impressed by for the hardware and syl glide for the pins since last year
@@danlevesque5437 one thing I can't wrap my head around is using multiple lubricants to do what is essentially the same job, especially when as we said there's almost no difference half the time
Fancy Sonic. Back in the day I rehabbed BMW calipers, my customer's favorite powder coat color? Red, adds around 5+ HP.
Love to watch this man work, I wish he could be my mechanic!
Used EBC on a 76 GS750 motobike. Stainless discs. Great brakes , soft kind of pads. Once they warmed while braking frlt really good. Greetz John.
As you would say Wicked Simple, Especially when everything is supplied to you by customer. Awesome Job as always! Have a Blessed Day
Except when the customer brings you junk,used parts.Or the wrong parts.Yep,not good days.
I live a little farther South in the same rusty crusty state you do, and always paint my calipers and brackets. Not so much because I want them to look great, just to help keep the rust under control. It's not fool proof, but then nothing is. I believe it does help, but you pretty much have to tear them apart once a year, clean things up, touch up the paint, and then re lube everything if you want to keep the rust at bay long term.
Same applies to wheels. If you don't actually rotate them, and give things a toot of the fluid film, or some other kind of lube, when you get a flat, and you're trying to change that sucker on the side of the road, in the rain, after dark, you're gonna have a hell of a time getting that wheel off. Needless to say, mine get a cleaning and lube when I rotate my tires at every oil change.
I'm waiting for the day when you say: "It's a '63 Vespa, its got the BIG 49 CC"
good video showing real world brake job tips. I like it.
This vid was one your more intresting ones in a while.
just blasted my screen with coffee like you use fluid film on wheel hubs.
the "it´s pretty hard" comment did the trick on me this early in the morning.
EBC are popular here in the UK, Most would describe them as "OEM+" Green Stuff pads being the "entry" level fast street pad. Good quality brakes.
I ALWAYS put grease on the mounting points for the hardware, never had any comebacks doing it, so Eric if it works keep it up
Makes sense to in wet/rusty climates, any rust under the stainless steel sliders (not sure of the correct name) can make them lift and jam the pads.
Now if they'd just coat/protect stuff properly from the factory...
@@lemagreengreen extremely true but it all boils down to cost pennies matter in amount of millions
I switched to the 3M Silicone paste maybe 5 years ago. So far I like it better than anything I have ever used. I no longer buy any special caliper grease. No issue with rust, it stays put, does not get gummy.
Easy brake job. Love them when you get them.
Mrs O was reluctantly playing along with you. Poor Mrs' O she has to put up with you a lot I'm sure. That guy must really love his Sonic because he put a lot of time getting and painting brake parts.
EBC are a great brand of brakes!
Too easy of a job, but you take what you get !!!! I have heard of EBC, but have not used them probably due to cost. No metal in the pads means a lot of brake dust !!! Nice job on the install !!!!! You have the prettiest "" Pumper "" helping you !!! Going to refill my drink and I'll be ready for the next one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been using EBC brakes on my vehicles whose OEM brake parts are NLA for years. Never an issue. Nice work, Mr. O!
i have the yellowstuff ebc pads on my 3rd gen 4runner and theyve transformed the braking from feeling like i wasnt going to stop in time to the braking of a light nimble car where even if towing itll stop as fast as i want!
Was getting some real Bob Ross vibes. Happy little swirls of grease on the caliper. Thanks for the video!
I can’t tell you how much grief I’ve gotten over the years for simply using a torque wrench on wheels... thumbs up!
I just watched Rainman Ray spend over 4 hours removing 3 lug nuts that had been overtightened...drilling out the studs. What a mess!
@@chriswest1996 I HATE having deal with lug nuts that have been crossed threaded and forced all the way down with some idiots uber impact. They ain’t on a NASCAR pit crew and they never fix their mistakes.
Sad that we live in a world where people mock you for doing things the right way instead of the half-ass way.
@@feathorn98 It’s always the young guys laughing at the old guy. I made those kind of mistakes 40 years ago and learned from them.
Torque wrench on lug nuts🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣