Ford Explorer Sport Trac - The Aftermath

In this video we show how to replace the wheel studs, repair the flat and replace the rotor on this Ford Explorer Sport Trac that had the wheel run loose. • What Happens When You ... I later found out from the owner he had AAA come and change his original flat! UhOh!! Always double check your wheel nuts folks, this could have been a whole lot worse!
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[@billyjay4672]

hi Eric sitting here in my kitchen watching you perform your everyday tasks, and the way you set up your camera you would think I was standing beside you like an apprentice. as a disabled person not able to do these things. I feel as if I can. Thanks. for giving someone like myself and others an independent look at what you do appreciate it Billy.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Any time Billy , glad you enjoy it :D

[@stephensiler3854]

Goodness. I never even thought about that. Holy hell. You go, Eric

[@leemorgan4037]

I use to do most of my own repair work as well and I got really sick 6 years ago and have not recovered enough physically to do my own work. Not to mention bored out of my mind most days . todays TV programing is just to disgusting and poorly written for me to watch but when I discovered all of these videos on youtube it has really been a huge blessing providing things for me to watch that I am actually interested in and now something about. thank you as well Eric. Oh and you mentioned in another video which penetrating oil is the best. I can tell you. Its which ever one is on clearance at the local Drug store such as PB blaster when they decide its not a mover and clearance it for $0.76 a can. God Bless

[@norgepalm7315]

@@leemorgan4037 burden on society

[@USMCasper]

@@norgepalm7315 I bet you stand in the middle of the road yelling at people about how US Liberals will save the world.

[@JF32304]

So glad Eric O doesn't play music on his vids. So many videos are ruined with horrible music!

[@DanielCoe]

Some of his early videos fell victim to this. :(

[@scottcurry479]

What about the Brake Clean sound effect? Does that not count? ; )

[@davidoickle1778]

Scott Curry No!

[@GeneralRELee]

I'm actually kinda surprised he doesn't have Rush Limbaugh or some conservative talk show on, he strikes me as a fellow who'd do that.

[@milantrcka121]

@@DanielCoe But Eric recovered!

[@tylerdubois9020]

There are minute details that Eric does that set him apart from the majority of mechanics. He goes above and beyond not because he needs to, because he knows what is right and what is the best for his customers and longevity. We wish there were more of you out there!

[@AIRJAC33]

I saw Dorman’s new slogan on a box today. Dorman. . Don’t blame us. You’re the one that bought it.

[@1337penguinman]

Dorman: When the parts store is completely out of literally everything else.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I bought something from them that actually did work. The stopper that goes behind the break pedal.

[@oldschooldude8370]

I replaced both my cam solenoids with dorman and haven't popped a code in 30k miles. I dont think all their products are garbage. Price was the deciding factor at the time.

[@SloppyTelopy]

@@oldschooldude8370I got some too. Lasted less than a year maybe 13 k miles. Luckily they were covered by warranty and I totalled the car shortly after

[@philipparker4597]

I laugh everytime i hear the dramatic music when you pull out the brake cleaner. Gets me everytime

[@alvon911]

Me too...I wait anxiously at every brake job video. Trying to find the brand that makes that noise...

[@photondebuger45]

It's the best i love it

[@meanmachinesgaming]

This guy's videos make me happy to know that there's someone else in the industry who gives a crap about the customer

[@joer8304]

Im always amazed that with some people you can just tell from the very first word out of their mouth that they are good and honest folk. I've watched your videos for a long time Eric, wish I lived closer and had a car in need of repairs.

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

The memories you bring back while watching your videos. One morning while riding to school with my brother in his '61 Impala I believe, we were driving past the NAPA store, and my brother says' 'Where'd that wheel come from?'. I guess when we leaned over to look the weight transferred and the front end took a dive. Good thing we were going slow. Of course, NAPA wasn't open yet and my brother didn't have a jack so me and the other 2 guys had to pick up the car while my brother put the wheel back on stealing a lug nut from each of the wheels. I usually just use the lug nut with a washer to pull the new lugs in. All I had and worked. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

I like how you take the extra time to do even the little things right the first time!! .. Great workmanship!!

[@agentv3]

I remember when I forgot to fully tighten a set of lug nuts Out of 5 lugs, I wound up shearing 3 off as the car drove. To this day I'll never know why I didn't get passed by my back left wheel. Local shop replaced the lugs and I learned a valuable lesson about making sure the nuts are tight.

[@geosutube]

I am echoing the comments from those of us out here who can for whatever reason no longer do the work ourselves. Thanks for the show, a pleasure to watch. I have had a local mechanic do ours for decades, and when he retired and I moved, looked for one out here. Found a local Chevy dealer who does good work so far. Getting stuff done like hood struts and rear window wiper so the parts don’t age out and are discarded (I have a 2008 Saturn Vue I got used and it’s a great car for my needs). I like your techniques, wish I was able to do them. Thanks again.

[@williamcox7162]

Eric, I'm a huge s.m.a.fan.i was watching the episode where you replaced an egr valve on a Toyota. I bought a 99 Tacoma for$600.00 because the previous owner had replaced the EGR valve and didn't fix it.when i purchased the truck i realized that it had a new radiator. I then realized the t stat housing has not been installed correctly further review revealed the thermostat had been removed.i replaced the thermostat and it has been running smoothly for 300,000 more . miles.2.7 litre Toyotas EGR is water temp operated.who knew.thanks for the video.we enjoy them here in Alabama.

[@oby-1607]

First garage I ever helped in, the owner's name was Eric. I'm still watchin' Eric fix stuff.

[@warnerconcepcion9929]

With how much we all love the brake clean, if you made an SMA Brake Clean, you'd be rich.

[@SouthMainAuto]

You may be onto something

[@warnerconcepcion9929]

I'll take a small cut for the idea. You can keep the bulk lol

[@SouthMainAuto]

I will send the check....

[@AaronKimmins]

make sure it's the good "CHLORINATED" stuff! Oh, right, you're in New York...

[@Dirtyharry70585]

I'll make the labels for 10%

[@skaught7289]

This channel makes me want to go out and fix whatever I get my hands on...it gets me hyped up!

[@RDG.357]

Excellent video. I used to work in a tire shop & was ready to pounce if I saw something wrong. exact procedure for the patch. the only thing I would have done is put a little anti-seize on the hub face before putting the rotor on ~ helps get it off easier next time. And we always gave the Coats balancer a little head start by giving the wheel a spin before shutting the hood... our machine may have been a bit old & would complain if you didn't. LoL Also impressed that I saw the Torx stick on the impact. 4 tires mounted / balanced / torqued with the sticks & then double checked by a lead with a torque wrench ~ all in 30 minutes or less. We were slinging tires!!

[@bunberrier]

I've recently ordered a SMA t shirt, and now Im thinking if I wear that, and spray a little brake cleaner on myself it ought to attract the ladies like mad.

[@stanpatterson5033]

If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy :)

[@ilikeboost4764]

Stan Patterson -red green show 😉

[@RDG.357]

Light it on fire, then you'll be smokin' hot!! ;) you can thank me later.

[@alvon911]

LOL

[@jwboilermaker]

But, will your brake cleaner come with its own tone? 👍

[@hanskinslo326]

I'm a simple man. I see a South Main Auto video, I click "like", then I watch it.

[@joecoleman7666]

Me too, Han. Everybody should.

[@elBrando22]

True hero you are

[@dannyyo7948]

If you can do it. Anyone can do it.

[@airplanegeorge]

I gave up on cable, movies, etc. Now I watch South Main and Scotty Kilmer pretty much exclusively.

[@ferrumignis]

Hello simple man.

[@mebenicolas]

You always learn something new with awesome videos like this. I've never seen those caliper hangers but they're amazing and easy to find online. Never thought of something like that. I used to use bungies but they got annoying so I just got used to leaving it up behind the strut or something but those are so much safer.

[@Thebowzer221]

Eric, nice to watch a mechanic who knows his stuff. Good job. Thanks.

[@bushmaster2936]

Well, after watching two good videos in a row, I just had to subscribe. Your videographer does a hell of a nice job : )

[@TheAncientOneYT]

Nice, the double dose of Brake Clean this A.M. has my octane boosted to the extreme. Maybe I won't be as tired after work today!

[@keithhastings4092]

Doug Parker we need more brake cleaner.....

[@Michael-fw5ef]

In everything I watch you do, it is extremely evident that you have a tremendous amount of skill. Phenomenal.

[@Rickimusic]

Eric, we were honored today with TWO fanfares. Thanks to you and Mrs. O, stay safe. :)

[@Bekim8310]

Awesome video. Not only did you use break clean TWICE but Hannah is back!!

[@RedfishCarolina]

Actually 3

[@paultavres9830]

Just a few notes of concern 1 pulling the studs in by their threads I know its faster but wondering if a ball joint tool will fit so you can press them in from the back side 2- what about the coefficient of braking on right and left side I know its cheaper should have left it up to customers call on that 3-whats the big deal on the brake clean Having spent 37 years as a heavy duty mechanic then when safety solvent guys had to take it away and left us with soapy water our supplier told us we used more brake clean than any other dealer he sold to Then apon Retirment I participated in a brake solvent study with UCB that lasted over 7 years results came back from over 100 mechanics studied they could not associate any issues to any of the mechanics studied due to proper use which we couldn’t believe but thats what they told us Any way enjoy watching someone else work Really enjoying my union pension Keep up the videos

[@JL-cu8hd]

every time i get a car in the shop im not sure about i always think what would eric o do and it solves the problem every time thanks for all your great videos .

[@jefferybye2169]

Good morning Eric O ..greetings from Pennsville nj..just sitting here catching up on every video that you posted..and clicking on the like button to every single video..you guys rock

[@richardcranium5839]

i was waiting for eric to bust out a rendition of that ole kenny rodgers classic "you picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel" but i'm picturing hanna off camera with a tire iron lipping out "dont do it"

[@JeffreyRJones]

LOL! "richard cranium" - that's a GREAT online-name! It requires thought!

[@mannys9130]

EricTheCarGuy sang that when he talked about the time he forgot to tighten lug nuts and the wheel came off during the test drive.

[@williamsquires3070]

richard cranium - I think Kenny Rogers was a bit before Hanna’s time. That song was old even in my time, and I’m getting up in years.

[@lencranston8183]

LMBO at your comment as well as your name !!!

[@noone-nd4ml]

Someones been watching AvE

[@peterjones2845]

Thanks to you i can watch your vids. And my wife can watch her crap tv programs. Thankd again from Liverpool England

[@SingleMost]

Can’t say enough good things about your content. 5 stars man. Super enjoyable watch. Top 3 auto channels for me. Up there with uncle Tony’s garage and Scotty Kilmer. Not many good ol boys left. I appreciate your efforts!

[@bennyogden4524]

I love your channel man you're about the best Kick-Ass mechanic I've ever seen man keep up the good work

[@DaveSender66]

Nice to watch a pro in action !!!!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

2 brake clean shots in one vid. Sweet! :D I was just reminiscing with the neighbor on how we used to use MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) as brake cleaner. That stuff would take your paint off in one swipe, and get you high as a kite if you breathe too deep, lol - the good ol' days, when chemicals were CHEMICALS. :D You can just about rinse your eyes out with the stuff made today ... My wheel balancer just cost me $315 this week! A board took a dump. It started beeping and flashing like an arcade game, after it wanted 4 ounces on ONE SIDE of a front motorcycle wheel, hahaha! Went haywire! Cattywampus! Hope Dorman doesn't make computer boards ...

[@throttlebottle5906]

now that is funny :)) I could picture that motorcycle on the road, with wheel dribbling off the ground at 10mph

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Smells friggin GREAT though. :D

[@andrewdarbyshire9108]

aqib2000 don’t use it on your lounges and it won’t be a problem lmao

[@GregSr]

Love the MEK reference. I grew up in the sixties and my father worked at Union Carbide. He would bring square 5 gallon cans of MEK home whenever we were running low. I remember the smell was strong but pleasant. He used it for cleaning various parts that came off the car - especially when he did carburetor work. That stuff worked great!

[@StinkyNewYork]

Old video but I just love how easy this guy does everything. You can see the experience!!

[@fillg]

I've been watching a lot of your videos recently and your brake cleaner sound effect takes me by surprise and scares the crap out of me every time.

[@timidater4803]

3 uga duggas!!!! factory spec!!! Love it!!!!

[@WaniuszY]

No it's five clack-clacks...

[@saltorres4221]

U

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Two shots of the good stuff AND an appearance by Big Nasty? That's a party in anybody's book! Oh, Scotty said he wants his big shop fan back...getting hot down there in Texas ;)

[@LA_Commander]

Great video Eric! Love your channel!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I love seeing a skilled mechanic using his fine equipment and tools while well-protected with his sharp-looking safety glasses.

[@paulb5284]

I like the caliper hook

[@SouthMainAuto]

ME TOO!!!

[@derpie2000]

South Main Auto Repair Where can we get those fine hooks from ?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

You can just cut up some easy-bend brake line and make your own hooks! And custom blow nozzles! And even a back-scratcher!

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

For a few weeks after replacing pads & rotors, my 18yo daughter insisted there was an occasional noise from one wheel, especially when making a turn. I never heard a thing, but she insisted. We decided to jack it up and see what's what. I learned that her hearing is far superior to my own... the coat hanger I had used to support the caliper was still threaded through the spring. I need me some bright green hooks.

[@michaelwilkening8542]

The colored hooks are nice but a plain old pipe hanger works real good also except for large calipers.

[@mikeshields39]

Safety glasses man, you only got one pair of eyes! Inches away from the impact wrench when pulling the studs in.

[@Usmanthemecano]

Eric make things look so easy... after a couple of years as a subscriber I still find myself in awe

[@SouthMainAuto]

Ain't no different than any one else man.

[@dreamfries]

Every time that brake cleaner shows up instant like, not that i dont already mash that like button!!! keep up the excellent work Mr O

[@robroberts1473]

Dorman slogan "Dorman when you have no other choice"

[@classicwefi]

rob roberts sad but true!

[@Mr92cadi]

rob roberts too true

[@Fireship1]

rob roberts Rock Auto is now refusing to stock the Dorman brand. They claim that Dorman wants to tell them how much to sell for. And it's supposedly a 200% markup from wholesale!

[@Dirtyharry70585]

only buy the oem part from RA.....dorman is junk

[@miguelare3]

Lmao😂

[@harveysmith100]

This probable wouldn't have worked on those studs but here is an old bush trick to get you home or to safety. If you loose all the nuts off of one wheel, take one nut off of the other three wheels and use them on the loose wheel. Keep your speed low and check regularlary. This is a last resort but if your in danger it can save you.

[@AHairyBiker]

There was one time... I got called out to a "breakdown" on one of my customes, he hadn't forgotten to tighten the wheel nuts, he just forgot to remove the wheel wrench... Lucky for him it only damaged his car, not some poor byestander when it finally left the wheel nut...

[@quadmasta]

@@AHairyBiker certainly a brown pants moment

[@C99631]

Agreed. Have done it myself. And I guarantee the guy never bothered to buy replacement nuts. 5 nuts are a ridiculous redundancy. 3 will get you home, then down to the pub, back again, round to your mates house for a chat, hitch up the boat and go fishing, come back, load up for a dump trip, no problem.

[@harveysmith100]

@@C99631 How busy are you? That's just nuts.

[@mikeries8549]

About that... three high school kids my age were killed instantly when their wheel fell off. They hit a bridge hard. Three lug nuts are what killed them.

[@steveg253]

I never would've thought Astro had good tools either. But, after watching you use and abuse them, I've purchased a few. So far, I've been having good luck and for pennies compared to Snap Off or the other guys. Don't know whether to thank you or curse you lol. I love me some new tools though. So, I'll thank you. Keep up the great vids. You make em, I'll watch and like em. Thanks to you and yours Eric.

[@josephwillis1581]

I really appreciate your work and videos man, I just recently found your channel and it really is insightful 👍👍 keep it up brother man!

[@raymilligan9556]

Old School way , stack fender washers up , tighten the lug nut ,pulls the lugs right in, works every time!

[@stephensiler3854]

that's how I learned

[@alvon911]

Yep, me too, many times

[@miztatone918]

Tbh I didn't even know there was a tool for it . Used washers every time drove for 15 min re torque and good to go .

[@andylucas8262]

I do the same thing except I flip the nut backwards and then tighten. Works every time!

[@christopherenger1602]

Cheap box end wrench will do it too.

[@MarkBarrey]

That was a huge wheel weight you slapped on that there wheel Mr O

[@ferrumignis]

He removed a whole bunch of smaller ones though, so either the wheel or the tyre is pretty badly out of balance.

[@jonhunt5408]

Right? Should’ve broken the bead again and rotated the tire 180 degrees, probably just had the heavy spots in the tire and wheel aligned. Also, old pads on new rotor? Only new brake parts one side? But brake parts cleaner- yeah that’s what’s important...

[@wald01979]

Jon Hunt I said the same thing. Thinking about it though given the year/make/model potential longevity probably good nuff

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

You are the luckiest KZbinr around Eric.. Lil Brake clean and we're all happy!

[@novafan6380]

Nice to see patches still being done.

[@ponderrous2659]

Personal learning experience of mine as a teenager - I had a hard time taking the lug nuts off my truck to rotate the tires. "Thinking ahead" I put grease on them so next time I wouldn't have that problem. My left rear tire passed me on the highway.

[@02markcal]

I hope posting your experience saves some from the same thing.

[@ferrumignis]

Grease on lug nuts does not make them come off, if it did there would be wheels falling off cars all the time.

[@WickedProxy]

What?! No fire when you installed the patch? Guess they don't use that stuff any more. I must be gettin' old.

[@sergeantspeed5941]

I would use the stuff on push in plugs so it was mandatory to see me with a lighter rolling a fresh patch through the shop on fire

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

you didn't need to use fire in the old days either, that was only done to speed up solvent evaporation. you cold still do it, but you actually get a better bond letting it dry naturally

[@MikeBaxterABC]

My Dad use to call it "HOT PATCH" ... I just patched the tube on my Mountain Bike last week ... i still light it on fire for a few seconds! :)

[@themeatnpotatoes]

The appropriate modern method as described my the RMA is to use a patch plug combination

[@Cheesycook]

I have been binging your videos. Addicting! I would love a tour of your garage and various toys.

[@pipelinesalvatoregiordano4954]

Eric your the man you take good care of your customers wish I could find a mechanic like you around Detroit

[@dateatorjr9671]

Oh damn. Josh must be fired. No continuous air impact while Eric is talking and apparently he loses tools.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I think he was on vacation that day

[@brianbrundage3116]

Lol

[@joeMW284]

I watch your videos for the brake cleaner

[@kenjett2434]

I am very impressed that you fixed a tire with a internal boot patch. No garage in my area will do it even if requested. They will only stick plugs in that in my experience starts leaking over time usually within a week or two.

[@artnoll]

Your videos are great. This is like working on a car with a friend that really knows his schtuff

[@bchrisl1491]

Is there a calibration procedure on the wheel balancer? something a balanced test wheel that is used to check the machine? I've watched some pretty rugged treatment at a big box store of a balancing machine balancing tens of tires a day. I was just wondering. Do you check the tire balancer?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yes sir about twice a year out of maintenance we check it with our test wheel and a special calibration procedure. Sooner if we start having vibration complaints. Good question!

[@tb2187]

BChrisL funny but the same exact question popped into my head too when the balancer was spinning.

[@budspaulding7121]

We had a calibration "slug" to screw on the arbor, run "cal" and all done. Usually ran it every 5 sets of tires or so. Had almost no problems if everything was assembled properly FWIW

[@EchoOfGecko]

"Meh, a bolt is a bolt." -Bay Bridge engineers.

[@joet4806]

Another Fine video! V Good teaching skills! Thank You Eric.

[@63256325N]

The gentleman was extremely lucky that wheel didn't fly off, especially since you mentioned he was doing highway speeds. Easy enough fix, nicely done as usual. Thanks for the video.

[@bobbobby5724]

My dad always said walk around the car to check the tires

[@frugalprepper]

You could have just repaired the tire with a plug, and then welded the wheel back on to the studs!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Haha now your thinking

[@throttlebottle5906]

he's in PA, not WV ;)

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Actually he's in NY just a few miles from the Pennsylvania border. Good WVA joke though.

[@throttlebottle5906]

yeah, got my Ivans and Erics mixed up :)

[@compteck7]

FrugalPrepper Are you Scotty in disguise, coming up with an idea like that?

[@workingdad]

the old expression Jack of all trades, master of none, and some guys leave us scratching our head-how are you the master of everything in the shop? Some guys do front end work, some guys do tires, some do engine/machine work, some do electrical. Somehow you do all those and more, and do them all well! Thanks for another good video, it's a pleasure to learn from your work

[@marwinvictolero9838]

thank you for taking the time to make these videos

[@compteck7]

Ahhhh brake clean...God's gift to man...and the dirty grease devil's worse nightmare!

[@lemagreengreen]

Lucky it happened on a steel rim! Not sure how alloy wheels respond to something like this, probably not well.

[@svtirefire]

Usually wallows out the holes and ruins the wheel

[@carlosmoreira779]

Hey Eric O. I could watch you work all day. I hope I don't run out of beer! ;)

[@zouhairsuleiman209]

You know you’re stuff brother, excellent work you are a professional

[@RealKaukus]

Not a single torque was given that day.. wtf.

[@r.a.p.k.models4160]

Flat rate style

[@brettwalker5579]

You don't impact your caliper on too?

[@TickleFingers]

Oh that made me cringe when he impacted the carrier back on. But he did say he was going to torque the wheels and then re-torque once or twice more to make sure the stud are set.

[@wiserguy7257]

Didn't you hear the Ugga Duggas?

[@colormesarge]

Look at all the professional mechanics!

[@brettwelsh8575]

"Administer the beans"

[@stevenweede7184]

Best how-to videos I’ve come across on automotive repairs. I watched this one because I have a Sport Trac too. You wouldn’t happen to know where the park lamp relay is located on a 2008 do you? My passenger side front & rear park/running lights won’t shut off & none of the relays & fuses I pulled from under the hood & dash got it to turn off. I can’t find the dang thing anywhere?!

[@gregbartholomew7619]

Hey Eric My name is Greg I love all your KZbin videos and you're my favorite KZbinr keep up the good work Buddy

[@bsurnsur]

Big Nasty is just not fair. As a DIYer that little exercise would have take at least an hour of hammering away on those old studs

[@Fireship1]

Banks Wood use a big C clamp and a socket to catch it out the other side or one of those C clamp style ball joint presses you get at harbor freight. It goes much faster.

[@AerinRavage]

I just did 8 studs on my son's new used car, as someone goobered up both front wheels. I learned from my Honda that a large hammer like a ball-peen and a good swing should get a stud out in one or two hits. Same on the Toyota. A carpenter's hammer can't deliver enough energy.

[@85rx7se]

Quick tip for those that said the tire took a lot of weight to balance it. Most tires have a Circle marked on the rubber. This usually indicates the Heavy Spot of the tire. A really good tire shop or tech will put the Heavy Spot Mark directly Opposite The Wheel Valve .. This will usually make it easier to balance without a lot of weights.

[@arthurmorgan493]

Another quick tip...be sure to have the correct settings on the balancer. I've trained a few techs, showed them how to balance. Lets just say they forgot a few things, and ended up decorating the wheels with stick on weights. Lmao

[@blueplasma5589]

Circle, no dot, yes Yellow = heaviest Red = Lightest found on brand new tires 'cause the dots rub off.

[@wyattoneable]

We don't get to see that side of the shop much. That was a treat. I love the comments you get on your videos. Poor Ivan. Even if he had a lift his garage roof is too low.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yo Wyatt! Message me your phone number. My cell went nuts and lost a lot of contacts :(

[@Blazer02LS]

Scissor lift would work but he really needs a taller work bay. Maybe a nice 24X30 with a nice tall bay.

[@Bereft777]

230am and the Carnage video shows up...like...love thanks Eric!!

[@LycanWitcher]

A Wheel bearing and rotor is probably the closest to brakes that the Brake Cleaner will ever come. Still have yet seen the Brake Cleaner used anywhere near the brakes or calipers

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

11:40?

[@LycanWitcher]

@@eriktruchinskas3747 i mention rotor :) never caliper ;P except on the recent vid though that was an impostor brake cleaner

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

@@LycanWitcher theres no point using it on the brake caliper though

[@LycanWitcher]

@@eriktruchinskas3747 should watch the recent video :) i call that a good reason :D also only reason why I said that is because Eric always comments about it himself in many of his videos over the years; that he never uses it on brakes. Even in this video as you linked 11:40 where he also further comments that they should just call it parts cleaner. So it's just ironic that they call it brake cleaner but it rarely, if ever, gets used on brakes.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

@@LycanWitcher yes that is true haha.

[@backyardbasher]

the 2nd brake cleaner wham made me jump , wasn't expecting it lol

[@CHIBA280CRV]

You did a Fantastic job replacing the studs and nuts....

[@GlennHamblin]

Love your channel. Hate the mid-roll ads!

[@dolnick7]

"If I can do it, you can do it." Maybe, but I'd rather watch you do it.

[@johnbellizzi4059]

If you mark the valve stem location on the tire you would not have to re balance the wheel for a flat repair

[@williambrigman2224]

what about the tire machine hitting the weight and moving it

[@johnbellizzi4059]

William Brigman well you should not have the duck bill that close to any rim I work at a busy tire shop where we do all kinds of tires from Passenger cars to heavy machinery and if we get a flat repair on a passenger vehicle we just marked to location of the stem for fast turn arounds

[@johnbellizzi4059]

Didn’t mean any disrespect to the maker of the video just a little trick

[@RickTrajan]

You can do that trick, but don't tell me you're sure the wheel is balanced - not that it is balanced well in the first place.

[@RobertLaneTech]

That may be fine in theory, but you can never be sure it hasn't thrown a weight, just play it safe

[@mikesmith-yc3os]

great video Eric

[@caseknifes]

I always like the brake clean moment and thanks for the video.

[@Badgertronix]

This would have been so much better as a paid vid. Subscribers love those 😂 nice carnage

[@Rik.B]

paid videos put a lot of subscribers off too! He has patreon for those that want to pay to help out. He is doing the right thing.I would feel rather annoyed at having restricted content. I am on a tight budget But I love his videos so I add a small amount to patreon as I can afford it, so having to pay for videos as well would put me off.

[@Badgertronix]

Rik Beautridge haha don't worry it was a joke based on recent events. People really don't like paid vids it turns out.

[@Rik.B]

Doh! feel stupid now

[@blockbertus]

Besides me not liking it, I don't even have the option to purchase it (I'm from Germany). This is what upsets me the most. Was so looking forward to part 2... Do you have some more info on why he decided to do it that way and his reaction to the "rating" of said video?

[@catnapwat]

I think he was trying to get his core charge back. Maybe he got to a point with the unit and realised it won't go back together and will have to eat the core charge. Thus, 800 views at $1 each and he's back to square one. I understand his reasoning behind it.

[@focusfrenzy9759]

five ounces of lead! man that's a lop sided tire!

[@geologic740]

I get uncomfortable when more than .75 oz. per plane is required. Seeing that much weight made me cringe a little.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

hahah all the glue inside

[@stoneblue1795]

or a dirty wheel.

[@ROTAXD]

focus frenzy i'm seeing more & more vehicles with massive amounts of wheel weights on them. Tire manufacturers are obviously cutting corners in the qc department.

[@mikeske9777]

When I had my tire shop 35 years ago I never allowed that much weight on a wheel. I try first to break the beads down, rotate the tire 180 degrees and rebalance. In most cases it get the wheel weights down by around half the weight that was thrown on that wheel.

[@tinkerscorner54]

Your cool Caliper Hangers inspired a new way to bend my coat hangers for the brake jobs. The S design actually makes for many more uses and are easier to store and keep track of than old "bendy wires" laying around to trip on or the wife to throw away. (She didn't recognize them as valuable tools, just some old junk.) Thanks for posting.

[@alm4625]

Great video editing Mrs. O

[@JohnDoe-ml8ru]

I like your channel, but never use an impact to tighten lug nuts. Loose lug nuts are just as bad as over torqued lug nuts. I just had to take a torch to a lug nut cause some jack ass used an impact on em! Final torque should be around 100 Ft lbs. No more.

[@1338p]

😂😂😂

[@GNX157]

He may have been using the impact extensions that only tighten to a set torque when used with an impact gun.

[@dicktatina7814]

After I have new tires installed, or for that matter anytime my wheels are removed by someone other than myself, I redo all the tightening using, what else, a torque wrench. If you have a flat out in the boonies and try to remove a wheel that has been overscrewed, you will be thankful that you brought your torch.

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

john doe.... fact check before you type. loose lugs are way worse than over torqued. your " around but never over 100 ft lbs" comment is not accurate. for example.... jeep renegade 90 ft lbs, old honda civic 75 ft lbs, ford f150 150 ft lbs. depends on the vehicle

[@RDG.357]

He used a "Torx Stick" or something similar... it won't allow it to over-torque past the particular stick's rating. We always double checked with a torque wrench after to be sure.

[@rheidtech]

prydriver lol.

[@brittany6229]

R HEIDEMAN I thought I was the only one who caught that technical term! ;)

[@mercer982]

Eric has done some tyre jobs before . Really smooth

[@jakeblanton6853]

I had something like that happen to a wheel on a utility trailer about 20 years ago. It was a new utility trailer, so it was the manufacturer who did not tighten the lug nuts sufficiently. This happened in a somewhat remote area of Texas, so I had to leave the trailer on the side of the road to go try to find an auto parts store for new wheel studs. And to make it even more inconvenient, it was late on a Sunday and when I finally found a store, it was closed. The lug nuts were still on it, but the holes in the steel rims had expanded quite a bit. I was surprised that the wheel was still on the trailer. The groove that the wheel had cut on the wheel studs was quite a bit deeper than in your example here -- probably only half of the diameter of the stud was still there in the bottom of the groove.

[@ozzstars_cars]

A Stud installing studs, now that's ironic!

[@SouthMainAuto]

hey, that could be my new title?

[@ozzstars_cars]

I called the trademark company. Done. haha

[@Dirtyharry70585]

I just got the website name....

[@danekeeper1]

you 14 min and 8 sec......me 2 fricken days....ohhhh and the wrong parts...TWICE...it's just studs. how can you send me the wrong studs.....Twice.....

[@stephensiler3854]

dane - we've all been there.

[@colormesarge]

@@stephensiler3854 yup, got the wrong brake master 4 times.

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Greetings from northen Sweden and a fellow mechanic,, city buses, cars, snowmobile, boats and you name it. I have been watching some videos and this one I felt I had to comment. Would you belive it if I told you I do that thing the same way you did it.. First time I used a torque stick I thought the nut driver broke when it started shaking 😂 Stay safe and take care.

[@relaxinmaxin7246]

Another great vid from SMA