#Ferrari

[@Bird_Brain_Dave]

Great work again my friend, I always can’t wait to watch your uploads! Like and subscribe people! Let’s get this channel off the ground! One of the best projects on KZbin right now. Great editing and humor!

[@LouTrottier]

Thank you David. You are awesome!!!!

[@philipwharton3224]

Amazed at an actual mechanic. Not just a guess and replace type.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks. Cheers lou.

[@muskokamike127]

Yes, there are some still out there but unfortunately, due to new vehicles being so complex, one issue could be caused by any number of things. There are so many sensors that are supposed to help you but often don't. I saw one video years ago where an error code was being generated, the mech tried everything to fix the issue....know what the issue ended up being? The sensor itself.

[@georgeryan603]

Great video Lou . Can’t wait for 22 ...

[@LouTrottier]

Many thanks.

[@Thecarman1994]

Another brilliant video with loads of useful info.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks.

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

You could do with a powder coat booth 😀😀. Great job yet again.

[@LouTrottier]

Been thinking that for a while yes. Thanks.

[@WildDigger]

Yep your powder coating skills are improving. 👍 Matt

[@LouTrottier]

I agree. Thanks

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Genius!! I would’ve never thought of that. 👏🏽

[@LouTrottier]

Many thanks

[@iansavage2885]

Another great instruction vid. Enjoy your holiday Lou...

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks. Cheers.

[@ferrariguy8278]

I remember trying to put those outer seals on an unseperated caliper set I put back together that used those bent wire rings.... without picks. What a PITA! Nice job! Nice trick with the drill and bolt!

[@LouTrottier]

I imagine that would be a PIA. Cheers

[@craighearn747]

Enjoy your vacation. Good way to pull the piston.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks

[@michels6269]

Really nice and thorough work!

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks for watching.

[@muskokamike127]

"it's not long enough" THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID! lol

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Damn! Better than new! Impressive. 😀

[@LouTrottier]

Looks pretty good eh?

[@muskokamike127]

THe point about the tap and die: too right! When I built my cnc I used them constantly as I built brackets, and motor mounts and braces. I made myself a little holder for the proper bit, and tap so whenever I needed one, the drill and tap were together. To be honest, I have yet to use a die lol....I bought a mastercrap set and haven't even put one into the handle after 5 years hahaha There's a chart online you can download (if your set doesn't have one) that shows the right drill size per bolt/thread/pitch. I stuck it to the side of a metal cabinet for easy reference. You are 100% correct: one of the most usefull skills a person can have. Oh yeah, I've also used them on wood, mainly maple, you'd be surprised how well maple, elm, ash take threads.

[@enzotrabant]

well, it sure looks like a tutorial if you ask me LOL... and your powder coating skills get better every time indeed! they look brand new 💪🏻💪🏻

[@LouTrottier]

thank you Mark, cheers!

[@nathanbenich9204]

Good job! Cheers!👍😀

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks. Cheers

[@billbrisson]

drat...now I'm all caught up :( enjoy the time at the lake.... nice to see someone still knows how to actually rebuild things instead of replace parts... my brake hone hasn't seen use in forever!

[@LouTrottier]

Cheers. Thanks lou.

[@benzina5917]

Nice work Lou. Looks like the powder coating is getting better. The next time you order powder also be sure to buy high temperature powder coating masking tape and rubber plugs. It makes sealing off holes and areas you don't want to paint a breeze.

[@LouTrottier]

Will do. Thanks.

[@Anti-Static_Matt]

It's getting close to a rolling chassis. You're ripping through this. Quick break and back ready for the final push 😁

[@LouTrottier]

Final push. Still going to be a while. Thanks.

[@Anti-Static_Matt]

@@LouTrottier yeah, I know. I want to see it finished but don’t want it to end. That’s how projects go I guess

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great work getting there 👍

[@LouTrottier]

Yes slowly. Thanks.

[@themessenger5868]

Thanks Lou. You were giving me flashbacks to the Benny Hill Show there. He was the master of the fast forward camera. Cheers.

[@LouTrottier]

Too much??

[@themessenger5868]

@@LouTrottier No...not at all...I loved Benny Hill ! Keep up the great work !!!

[@muskokamike127]

@@LouTrottier nope, not at all. If we want to slow it down, we can.

[@muskokamike127]

Oddly enough, with Lou's "dome" he resembles, albeit a larger version, of the old guy that benny used to slap on the head lol....

[@themessenger5868]

@@muskokamike127 More flashbacks !!!

[@WolfHausMotorwerks]

nicely done!

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks.

[@marklynders613]

Happy New Year, Lou … all the best to you!

[@LouTrottier]

You too Mark!

[@kennith.]

Yeah will be popping in but will miss you while u at the cottage.

[@LouTrottier]

Okay Ken. See you soon

[@euroman1017]

Also always wondered about the correct size of drill bit versus tap size. A link to the chart would be very helpful :)

[@LouTrottier]

I’ll work on that. Thanks.

[@muskokamike127]

@@LouTrottier saved you the trouble! i.pinimg.com/originals/bb/ec/a3/bbeca33c52632ea74279f4383d2595bb.jpg

[@brokenbonegarage8910]

Good job Lou, captivating serie. Hey, anybody told you that sometimes, your narration, reminds me of Anthony Bourdain? By the way, sorry about what we did to your Leafs...

[@LouTrottier]

Leafs. Sad face.

[@heinrichthumling5471]

Great work...but have u ever tried getting powder coating of with a sandblaster....not gonna happen....

[@LouTrottier]

Hopefully that will never be necessary.

[@modelbehavior3252]

May I suggest using hydraulic assembly lube instead of brake fluid for installing the pistons and seals? It won’t absorb moisture as the part sits awaiting final assembly of the car, brake fluid is extremely hygroscopic and you risk corrosion starting before it’s ever used.

[@LouTrottier]

thanks, cheers.

[@Imatk]

What tap and die set do you have there. I've got a couple from Irwin but never saw that chart or tool... looks to be invaluable.

[@LouTrottier]

Snap on.

[@joelaurieri9065]

Godd work on saving the valiper ...lol... I still do keep a Tap and Drill cjart in mydwsk drawer.. My kids freak everytim I salvage a daamged thread.... I guess some things are not taught any more ...lol ... But I'm sure somewhere someone has come up with an app for that lol

[@LouTrottier]

An app for that. Lol.

[@ryanBMR]

Can you possibly try help me diagnose the noise coming from my car when turning at a slow speed when parking or driving around a car park mostly seems to be worse when the car is warm I have a video if I can somehow send you it? thanks

[@LouTrottier]

Upload a video to your channel and send me a link.

[@euroman1017]

What was the tool that was used to hone the caliper walls? Never saw one of those before.

[@LouTrottier]

Standard brake cylinder hone. Thanks

[@stevengraham3138]

What’s the next step on Ferrari ?

[@LouTrottier]

Part 22. Steering rack stuff

[@maxandfergus]

So does that mean only one side of your caliper is working?

[@LouTrottier]

When I started it wasn’t working. Now it is.

[@maxandfergus]

@@LouTrottier I guess my question is, would you even know if one of your pistons was seized? Seems to me that the other side would just travel twice as far.

[@ferrariguy8278]

@@maxandfergus Since this caliper doesn't float, only one side would apply the pad. Likely pulling or dragging would result... then eventually leaking.

[@muskokamike127]

I always wondered why pistons would seize into a caliper. I thought "hmm they are being coated by brake fluid so why"? I see now there's in inner and outer seal preventing the fluid from seeping around the piston itself so you have metal on metal. I thought there was only an outer seal. What do you think of the phenolic brake pistons?

[@LouTrottier]

Never heard of this oistons.

[@ferrariguy8278]

Brake fluid is hydroscopic, so over time if left sitting it just sucks moisture out of the air, and eventually so much it lets corrosion happen. Dirt nicking the seals can do the same thing. Phenolic pistons would be interesting to prevent heat transfer only IF they wouldn't eventually crack/shatter, and IF they could withstand the temps experienced over time. Longevity would be a big question.

[@muskokamike127]

@@ferrariguy8278 I hope so, I installed calipers with them in it lol Thanks for the info about the brake fluid, learn something new everyday! That makes total sense how they can therefore corrode and seize.

[@muskokamike127]

@@LouTrottier 2nd page .... www.cardone.com/UserFiles/Resource/CPCX_Cardone%20Reman_Brake%20Calipers_Mkt.pdf

[@modelbehavior3252]

Phenolic pistons are made from a composite of Bakelite and other compounds, they are typically used in 3/4 ton and larger trucks and some large SUVs to insulate the brake fluid from the heat generated by braking those vehicles. The downside to them is the outer coating wears off after 60k or so miles and when the fluid penetrates them they swell and can seize the caliper. Replacement phenolic pistons are cheap, never replace them with steel pistons.

[@petecroxford3277]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍✨✨🍻🏎🏎

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks

[@bernardlongmore1712]

Refurbish

[@LouTrottier]

Yes. That’s the correct word. Thanks.

[@bernardlongmore1712]

@@LouTrottier Enjoying the project. Great work.