'20 Jeep Cherokee Rear Caliper Replacement

[@SouthMainAuto]

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[@Pointlesshandle48]

Actually caught you in the first 10 minutes.

[@doggedout]

I was not going to say anything about this but... Last winter, after watching an episode where you went out to a junk yard in the rain, I ordered up one of you zippered hoodies. After two weeks, of looking at the Tspring sight and trying to figure out when it would show up (kept saying..in production or something) I told them to cancel the order (they charged my card the night I placed it). The robot answering my email enquirers kept assuring they would refund my card immediately... They never did. I like your channel and have subbed for a long time but...Tspring..or whatever they are calling themselves now are bsht. A $52 lesson learned. Keep up the good work.

[@terrypickette118]

- 👍 👍 🔧 qoᒋ ǝɔᴉN 👀❤🤍💙

[@snostm]

😂 on the cropped top Jean jacket link

[@knobrush]

Which torque wrench is that??

[@cubiculez]

I'll bet your customers are grateful that they have not only a darn good mechanic but an ethical one. Thanks for the great video.

[@Clearanceman2]

He is but no one would film unethical behavior if they weren't ethical. So you're getting mostly ethical mechanics on you tube unless they do a mixture and only film the ethical repairs. Not saying Eric, just saying who would be crazy enough to film unethical repairs?

[@ryanm595]

@@Clearanceman2 lol, I've seen some very questionable stiff on KZbin. maybe they just don't know? idk

[@BartStar009]

customers are a holes ! greatful? ha ha ha, I would turn their vehicle into solid gold and they would still complain it's not shinny enough ! everyone hates mechanics, nobody respects us, everyone thinks anyone can do it

[@scottschulte1157]

Sunday evening SMA? I'll take it!!

[@brianjure2683]

Only thing better is Bellos Kustoms!

[@paulsullivan6392]

The give and take with Mrs. 'O' is priceless. It really brightened my day. Of course watching a pro at work even on brake stuff is always educational. Keep on keeping on sir!

[@johnnyhag675]

She got you all flustered there, buddy. Love the interaction with the two of you.

[@RagnarokCo]

Dose of his own medicine.

[@michaeld9731]

She did get you flustered! Too funny! Cute girls do that to me, too.

[@scottjohnson5449]

in this sad day and age... these 2 are a breath of much needed fresh air ! thanks .... oh the wife wanted me to say Hey to you guys and also from me to.

[@BartStar009]

someday she will end up leaving him for a black man - all mechanics end up getting divorced - women hate us cause we all smell like grease even in bed making love

[@herbiesgarage681]

You and Mrs O have been married 20 years and work full time together and still act like a couple newlyweds, I love it! You guys need to do a video on How to keep the fire burning for a good marriage, a lot of us could benefit from the advice. Thanks for what you guys do with this channel

[@midnightrunner684]

You have a Beautiful wife and family .in this life today ,I'm So Proud to see families staying together 😊

[@robertrosicki9290]

Mrs.O is like a ray of sunshine when she's in a vid . I haven't set the park brake in a car or light truck that I've owned in at least 30 years . Living in northern Canada and having the cables freeze solid overnight a few times brakes you of that habit .

[@bearsfan2085]

Appreciate you taking the time to chat with me the other day. I know your busy and I just stopped in. But was a refreshing pit stop on my way home. Nice little town in a beautiful setting! God bless ya man and keep doing what your doing!

[@jamespfitz]

Hey, anybody who gives the time of day to a "Bears" fan is a very decent fellow, indeed. Go Pack; F Da Bears.😊

[@johnwhan7288]

I think he might be a buffalo fan not that it matters.@@jamespfitz

[@bearsfan2085]

@@jamespfitz we shall see my friend lol

[@betomendez4304]

Go Seahawks!!!

[@michaelbeall1676]

I had also stoped by and talked with Eric a minute or two. I’m from Chicago and was out that way for a family reunion and we were on our way to the Falls before we went back home. Nice location and town. It’s all about the people. There were some others that also stopped in to say hi to Eric when I was there. Probably the most popular person in town!!

[@scottminer7702]

My buddy and I did a similar job for a neighbour but with an interesting twist. Same customer complaint except a front wheel. Parts cannon fired same as yours except he didn't need a rotor. Bled the new caliper and off for a test drive to discover the problem not fixed. Super hot and same smell. After a fair bit of discussion we changed the only thing left, except the rotor, the brake hose and that solved the problem. My buddy said it took thirty years of automotive experience to see another one. I have fifty years and had never seen an internally collapsed brake hose until that day. The master cylinder had enough pressure to push past the obstruction and activate the brake but wouldn't release properly so lots of heat from the friction.

[@garyw8481]

I really enjoy your videos. I am a fairly good DIY mechanic and very much admire the way you turn wrenches. Thanks for being you.

[@athletikonaol]

My contribution is that Mrs. O should supervise all your activities on video. She will keep you on point and keep us entertained.

[@frbrbrgrblgrr7777]

Got my Jean Jacket ordered! So excited for the next Jeep to come in so I can wear this bad boy

[@SouthMainAuto]

😂

[@endall6783]

I love to hear the little kids talking about there old days. ✌✌

[@gungadinn]

Living close to a mountain, you can always tell when a new SWIFT driver figures out the rectangular pedal is the brake and rides it to the bottom of the grade. If you're lucky, there's even a grease fire. Happy Sunday Mr & Mrs. O.

[@williamallen7836]

Yup. Usaly see at least 2 Swift trucks a week in the break failure trap at the bottom around here. Lol 😂

[@trajonduclos7931]

Mrs O has an impeccable sense of style. Looks great.

[@ElectronicMechanic50]

Some of us get lucky and find the right girl to spend our lives with! Your relationship with MRS. O is great. Reminds me of my wife and I

[@paulyanega2373]

you gotta love Mrs. O . you guys make a great team !!

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Vanessa is of course right about the length of the jacket 👍🤗

[@darylmorgan9887]

Top repair video once again Eric O. A little bit flustered today though Eric talking to Mrs O. Mrs O is always cool

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video as always Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC

[@jruppel24]

Your videos are both informative and entertaining and the interaction between you and Mrs. O are priceless. It is nice to see an ethical shop these days in this crazy world of the up sell.

[@Steve0885]

You should get a kiss @$$ star 😂

[@jamescaron6465]

That’s a damn good job. I also think it’s fantastic that you and Mrs. O can work together like this. Not every married couple can do that as successfully as you. You have a true family business and I think that’s a fantastic thing

[@Mike_Engel]

Love how you and Mrs O work and joke around together..... Thanks for the video

[@patriel1]

I can tell you are in love with Mrs O, you get all flustered when she comes around! Her outfit looks perfect! Jean jackets always take me back.

[@brentmcgillis]

Great channel, Eric's narration makes this channel. That was not just Jeep brake smoke, that was the smell a Chryco product makes just before the big KaBoom. Of course I am talking about how there will come a day in the not too distant future when your Jeep product will not only let you down, but it will drain your bank account to zero. True story. How do you make a Jeep go faster? Ask the Tow truck driver to, "Step on it". Jeep, literally keeping the towing Industry in business.

[@aussiebloke609]

Always a lovely treat to have some witty repartee with Mrs O. 👍

[@aussiebloke609]

@ClickOnProfile544 Piss off, scammer

[@DaveBigDawg]

Needs a SMA jean jacket in the merchandise store now

[@dr.shorty8765]

Another great video Eric. Always nice to see Mrs O

[@scattergun21]

Eric, like it or not, you and Mrs. O represent all that's great about America and the work ethic that has, and continues to make America great!

[@irvinmyers5731]

Great job young man as always. And your shop helper is looking great. She must be a very happy wife. Wish y’all all the happiness in the world.

[@davidrobins4025]

Definition: Expert - a drip under pressure. Mrs O is a very special person - she looks after you very well.

[@dblair1247]

You have a great relationship with your wife. It really adds to your channel.

[@REDBIRD-95]

That happened to me a few years back when I did the brakes on my truck. Aftermarket caliper was fine when I did the brake job, it moved back into the bore ok, but after driving for a while the damn thing seized up and it was barbecuing the pads and rotor. Just one of those things I guess. Have a great night, Eric👍

[@GunfighterWyo]

Those who watch only to see a mistake, need to do their own videos where they don't make a mistake. Mrs. O looks great and knows her stuff.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

You and the misses are my experts. You two just crack me up. You are both blessed.

[@michaelstoliker971]

I've totally upped my brake-job game since I started watching your videos, and my brake-job game was pretty good to start with. Now my brakes are smooth as butter!

[@LatersOnTheMenjay.]

Brake kleen sound effect cracks me up every time.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Man, you know it's gonna go smoothly when the parts are right the first try! I love it when the feng Shui happens!

[@jameswester8401]

I've been watching you now for almost 3 years. Learned a lot about many different parts of different types of cars. This is the first time that it was the same vehicle I have. Always wondered how the electric brake system actually worked. Because I have to wear a brace on my right leg it sure makes it much easier to set parking brake on a hill. Great videos keep up the good work. James from Phenix City, Alabama

[@williamallen7836]

If you have a foot operated manual parking break, you should be using your left foot for the break & parking break. Your right foot is for operating the accelerator pedal. If you are using your right foot to set the break, you are doing it wrong & unsafely.

[@NatesHomeTours]

I have a 17 Cherokee. I have my Parking brake set to Activate when I put it in park. I can never forget to set it. Funny when Eric said Whoa agressive as he tried to back out before releasing. It won't let you go anywhere if it is set.

[@kevink8481]

I am disabled and I use hand controls. There is actually a bar that is put on the emergency brake pedal that you can pull-down on to engage it.

[@jameswester8401]

I'm well aware of all the different types of hand controls available for handicapped persons. As a tool and die machinist and fabricator, I have made and installed many variations for other people. But, my initial comment was directed at how much I love the ease of having a button to engage and disengage the parking brake on my Jeep Cherokee.

[@meesau2112]

Thanks for commenting@@williamallen7836

[@loisrinehart6755]

Good evening. Love the banter with Mrs.O. Tell her she looks good in blush red. Always great work. Thanks.

[@mikeligit]

2020 and it already needs a caliper that just shows jeeps quality

[@richardp969]

Hi, fyi: I had a break hose that looked ok on the outside. But found it had come apart on the inside such that, when you pushed on the break, pressure flowed to the caliper, and when you released the pressure would stay. It burned out several set’s of pads, before we found it. Great videos. GB from Michigan.

[@michaelreese3950]

He did say his boy Josh broke the bleeder screw loose and it was still not released.

[@AdeptHavelock]

Welcome to Eric O's fashion tips! I'm sure we'd all agree that Mrs O rocks the half denim & dress look 😚

[@KrazyGoodMods]

It's nice how straight-forward that was. On GM's new electronic parking brakes, you have to retract the piston with a scan tool. After the brake job, you have to extend them again and calibrate them with the scan tool.

[@7171-Ws6]

My 21 Silverado rears are squeaking 2 dealers claim they don’t hear it…. I use parking brake daily. Is that a cause?

[@FishFind3000]

Bmws electric parking brake had 2 options, one unbolt the motor and turn it in to retract it. Or 2, use a scan tool / software to call it to its service position. If you turn the motor in you just need to pull the e brake switch to set it back. If that software you have to tell it service mode is finished and it enabled it again.

[@dougr.6734]

And that is completely ridiculous. These car companies have long-since wisened up to the idea of over engineering things to force the shadetree back to them and their $125/hr shop fee. I'll keep driving my old junk, thank you very much.

[@larrybe2900]

Owner's manual does not tell one any more than is absolutely necessary. Ignorance is bliss for the dealer.

[@REDBIRD-95]

There's a hack on KZbin where you take the motor off the rear caliper and manually retract the piston with an allen key, replace the motor, then do the brake job normally. I don't like that method and think it might fubar something up, so I purchased a scan tool this spring to do the rear brakes on my 2022 Equinox when the time comes.

[@jameswise8870]

It's great how you and Mrs. O enjoy each other's humor and work so good together.

[@GarnConstructionInc]

Thanks Eric. You pulled out the stops, on the car , and getting a Mrs O fashion show!

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

Same thing happened to my Father's 2014 Ford Transit Connect minivan back in June. I did a full pad and rotor swap on all 4 corners back in January of this year. His right front caliper is sticking so badly that we originally thought it was transmission damage - there wasn't any pulling to the right but there was a huge, massive vibration that would only occur after the vehicle had been driven for about 10-15 minutes, and the vibration was so bad that the steering wheel would be flip flopping back and forth. Then I noticed the massive heat difference coming from that passenger side front wheel! Vehicle had about 125,000 miles on it at the time with the original calipers. I also did a full brake fluid flush on it last September without any issues.

[@lucymc0191]

Great video eric...with all the crap thats going on in the world i can turn on my laptop go to south main auto site and i get a massive smile and a sense of comfort going on picks me up every time....professionalism and caring to a very high standard towards customers ... and to mrs o who i know is the backbone to it all ...regards joe from sunderland uk..

[@crisprtalk6963]

6:20 wow the pattern on those rotors is geometrical art!

[@oakydoak0690]

Hey Eric, It wouldn't be a bad idea to make sure there is no run out in the wheel hub/bearing. Its sometimes possible when overheating the rotor, it can warp the hub/bearing face and could cause premature rotor warping. Just worth a mention. I'm sure you checked off camera 😉. Love watching your videos.

[@pgmurray76]

Don't I know it. I took my old Xterra down past the pad material in the front (at the leading edge) and it scored the rotor. I was like F it, oh well. Now I need pads and rotors. That disc became so purple and blue it warped the tiny hub. Oh well again. A fresh hub and bearing and all is well again. Plus that stupid steering bushing - bad design and the hundreds of miles of runout wasted it beyond tolerance for play.

[@tomlewis3658]

Mr. O working on a rare treat - a rust-free car. Good thing this one is a 2020 - if it was a 2017, I wonder if things would have started to get crusty.

[@jbgaud]

Because of you, everything I use a break clean bottle, I play the music inside my head.

[@tommymohlen8919]

Pleasure as always Sir, you guys always makes my days better when they are gloomy 🍺

[@abevigoata5761]

A Mrs O OTD could/should be a regular feature. Although I must note we didn't get an official shoe check so there's that.

[@tiredagain6722]

My dearly beloved says Mrs. O picked the correct jacket😊

[@johnerway7255]

Eric, great job, special shout out to your helper, yep, she's a keeper. Thanks guy.

[@CCFROMAN]

Please let Mrs. O the people love to see and hear her. Thanks for the work you two put in. Seems like I need to pay Mrs. O's mom a visit to hear those lovely stories

[@99bristol]

Mrs. O IS THE BEST 😊

[@kwmiked]

Thanks for coming in today Fella 👌🤙

[@JoseMartinez-tc9pr]

Overall straightforward job. No flame wrench. God bless you and your bride.

[@TheRealCaptainKlutz]

Great! T55 for the brake caliper bracket bolts. Enough trouble after 2 months, imagine 5 years or more. Great job as always Eric.

[@juanmendoza9475]

You are very modest in your comment about not having special knowledge, you are very dedicated, just the idea of working in the rust zone and do what you do is challenging enough, while some mechanics with clean parts they do not accomplish what you do, and for that my congratulations, I am just stating facts, the only complaint that I have I just cannot find a good mechanic I can trust my car to and in some occasions I have to redo it myself

[@dannyc1657]

Another great video!! I can’t help but always think to my self, how many mechanics that may also work on these vehicles after you, have benefited from the fact that you apply the fluid film to the parts to keep them from freezing up after time!!! You are not only an ethical mechanic, but a thoughtful one at that!!

[@joer8761]

Mr O is so lucky to have Mrs O❤

[@lindaa9778]

I tried to report that guy on tiktok but just couldn't find how to ☹ Great video , you and Mrs O together always a bonus 😊

[@michaellowe8286]

Miss O gets him confused not good lol have a great day someone got to keep him inline 👍👍

[@johngardner2807]

Mrs.O is a real gem...treasure her,always. God Bless.

[@alannorthcarolina1776]

It’s nice to know I’m the same age as you guys…no wonder I enjoy your quirkinesses!

[@gregsidel3557]

Good job, Eric, good job. Your helper looks pretty nice too

[@JohnDiMartino]

Great job as always! When we do that type of job we always warn the owner that the wheel bearing may fail soon after depending on how hot they got it and for how long…it can cook the grease right out of them if it was hot enough.

[@_zigzak]

The fact that this is a ‘20 is concerning to say the least..but I’m not surprised.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Great job, Mr O, keeping Mrs O happy!

[@brad6665]

the short jean jacket is right for the dress Mrs. O wore, you just like giving her a hard time. And she gives it right back

[@kennethtibbitts414]

always a great video when MRS O MAKES A GUEST APPEARANCE

[@lynnmiller5183]

Another great job Eric. You have the patience and attitude of a real down to earth man. You are marvelous 👍

[@hawksite]

For brake lines like this I have a set of short hoses with bolts in them. We also used to keep old pieces of hose and a selection of golf tees to plug vacuum lines.

[@steadyeddie7453]

Over the years I have collected an assortment of sizes of vacuum fitting caps. I can always find one of the right size to cap the end of a brake line. We all have "that drawer" filled with miscellaneous plugs, clips, fasteners, hardware, etc., right?

[@davidyoung1632]

Watching this is a proper way to start a week

[@patrickreynolds801]

Mrs.O keeps you on your feet. She definitely has you figured out.

[@dddevildogg]

This was very informative- the emergency brake relearn was interesting- I had this on an Accord because the bumper pad that gives adequate spacing to allow return of fluid to the reservoir had disappeared/ when the brakes got hot the fluid could not expand so it the pressure never gets released

[@bigdaddymak1439]

Gotta love the European in house wheel studs! Always just loved those on the eurotrash

[@danaowen9014]

I liked mrs o's little denim jacket, it looked good with her dress.

[@dennis6594]

I agree with Mrs O on the location of the kombucha and the jacket!

[@LarryRoberts-w9r]

Wish I lived nearby, definitely would take my vehicles to you. Outstanding skilled, honest pays attention to detail, not a lot of guys like you around anymore unfortunately.

[@BartStar009]

you don't understand us mechanics, we don't want loyal customers, we want to pick and choose what customers and what easy work we want, we don't do favors, we don't want to do the hard jobs, only the easy jobs, we don't want any friends, we want you to hate us

[@wizard1800]

Another great job from SMA! I got my new borescope today and i love it. Thank you for the discount.

[@zacinnc78]

i like the attention to detail and relaxed vibe

[@bobby9195]

Great video Mr Eric thanks for the education, I use as many videos of yours as I can find, for refresher courses or if hadn't did that type of work before,

[@ptroinks]

Wow! That new rotor was beautiful!

[@ralphsullender2474]

Always good to hear from Mrs O

[@carlevans7966]

Mrs O should be a model.

[@davidlehner6094]

Also, I’ve got to comment on your humility! Your skill at repairing motorized equipment is incredible! But, your admission of mistakes and your humility is even more incredible! Living proof that “bad boys”(and girls) CAN be rehabilitated! LOL!

[@tomkimbrel4192]

Luv the comments of your better half!! 😊😊 you are one lucky dude!!❤

[@rickedwards599]

Hi there Eric Musta missed this one on the first pass but thought I'd add my 2 cents anyway. I know working in salt country can present problems those in CA can't even imagine but consider this as reason the clamps are inconvenient to get to. The factory installed the fuel tank complete with the filler pipe prior to installing the truck bed. I always found it easier to unplug the taillight harness, unbolt the filler neck and ground wire from the bed, unbolt the bed from the frame and have my Josh lift the bed at the left wheel well while i lifted the right and slide the whole bed back at couple of feet and access the tank from the top while the truck is on or near ground level. . Eazy Peazy

[@WhiteKnight-5775]

Aqua Net. First thought was of my Mom. She used it a lot. You're a good dude. Keep up the good work!!!!!

[@garycurry4600]

Whenever you and Mrs. O do the “playful banter”, it makes me smile ❤

[@wingman8447]

Good job. Mrs O is a gem. Thanks

[@jamesvdl3583]

Looking good Ms O. Eric if you take that old caliper apart you would probably find it locked up do to grit that it was pushed back once. Thirty years ago one of my customers found out the hard way and lost a set of pads in three months, customer wanted that way.

[@steadyeddie7453]

Agree. The locked up rotor along with even pad wear (inner and outer) indicated the piston is sticking. Could be age. Could be fluid contamination that corroded the piston and bore. Wouldn't hurt to flush the system.

[@Danzilly]

Vanessa's is the best wife in the world! We all should be so lucky!

[@jeffgordon9103]

Perfect thing to watch while on vacation in the upper UP, while drinking a tall boy Miller lite! 😊

[@larryreagan6936]

Good job! those electric parking brakes learn pretty quick on the little Jeeps don't they.. just wait till you have some 2.4L multi air timing issues with one of those, Great video as always.. by the way I graduated in the 80s us big hair boys used aqua net too,, it was the in thing back then lol