We're totally not mad about the hour long videos, my guy. They're relaxing.
@bob764519 ай бұрын
Not mad at all
@imagseer9 ай бұрын
and they're great when you're showing us detailed stuff on engine repairs.
@Travisthegamer229 ай бұрын
Amen❤
@clbcl59 ай бұрын
like we got anything better to do at 6 am.
@TheMRSPlexer9 ай бұрын
Long videos are entertaining
@darrenglaser47429 ай бұрын
Please don’t stop making these “hour” long videos. They are nice to watch and very informative! Keep up the good work!
@deliawood19 ай бұрын
You are getting famous, I was sitting on a train in Sydney Australia watching this video when a voice behind me said that sounds like Ray and it was another one of your fans.
@user-jz1ht8ry2w9 ай бұрын
I love it, "Nature's Locktight" cross threading.
@dangingerich25599 ай бұрын
15:18 Now, THIS is why I like Ray so much. He sees many of the issues that will cause future problems and actually fixes them, taking the proper time and effort to do so. So very few people do this, and my job is often complicated because of those moments when someone else has NOT done this, so I very much appreciate people who do things properly.
@cofdeath97659 ай бұрын
Talking about preventative stuff; he should probably fix the axle nut on that side that isn't notched correctly.
@TEDodd9 ай бұрын
@@cofdeath9765 looks like the nut was tightened further after it was staked. Probably removed and reused but not re-staked. Toss up to me. If he touches it, it's his problem but might make it safer (though with the used nut, maybe not). If he doesn't touch it, it's on who ever did last touch it.
@HouseCallAutoRepair9 ай бұрын
Wny not actually remove the remainder of the screw the right way....with a drill and extractor. Besides... Another rotor that uses retaining screws, will sit EXACTLY the same way over the broken screw. smh
@TEDodd9 ай бұрын
@@HouseCallAutoRepair because the screws are not needed. They are assembly aids for the production line. They weren't used for many years, and then for a while a one time use locking rings was used on one lug. The wheel/lug nuts clamp the rotor to the hub. Even with the wheel off the caliper and pads hold it on place. The caliper bracket keeps the rotor on when the caliper and pads are removed. So it only helps you install the caliper and pads. You can just run a lug nut down to do the same if you need it (I've never needed to do that though). I never use them on my vehicles. So after some future removal of the rotor they may well not be used again. I assume YT mechanics put them back because of stupid comments. The same type of commenters that complain about soldering and welding. I even think I saw the "one time use" lock ring reused by someone (after being carefully removed instead of just cut off).
@paulocarvalho64809 ай бұрын
I like the longer videos because I like to learn and try fixing my stuff. I know that if feeling uncomfortable doing something, it's better to leave it for professionals. But even if you don't realise it, the way you work teach us more than you can imagine. Always nice when lovely Lauren comes in with a cup of hot coffee. Have yourself a great day Ray, Lauren and Dave.
@jessecain16469 ай бұрын
Pretty impressive Ray turned yours and wife units shop in to a high out put shop in a year . Your kicking butt
@patrickdiehl68139 ай бұрын
Lol, Customer present in shop, brake cleaner can drop 🤣 I'd watch 3 hour Ray Videos, it's refreshing listening to someone who exercises boatloads of common sense.
@brucemars61919 ай бұрын
Whew, I was thinking Ray forgot to lube slide pins on the right side, and then you caught it yourself. LOL
@ChristopherEisele9 ай бұрын
As for the video length, quite the opposite. It's why I subscribed. I now do all my own maintenance. I'm a datacom engineer, not afraid of tools, but not a mechanic. Do my own diags and even caught a shop trying to screw me with the "u need a new trans". Only needed a pan drop and filter. Still works great 2 years later. Never would have aught that w/o your teachings. Thanks Ray, u saved me $6K
@KaycieCarryl226549 ай бұрын
Hour long videos? I am amazed at how short these feel. Well, not amazed. Things flow, and before I know it, the video is done! I really like this channel very much.
@Mikelp739 ай бұрын
I don’t know why but Rays channel is one they just gets better.
@PATRICKFULLAN9 ай бұрын
The Smokey and the Bandit theme was a subtle and nice touch. Do enjoy the longer videos though.
@DS-TRUCKS9 ай бұрын
Love the rotor reversal brake clean ❤️❤️❤️
@jalgal8769 ай бұрын
Love the ‘miniature people hauler van’ made me chuckle😂
@jdesaavedra04329 ай бұрын
As a lifelong DIY and family wrench, I appreciate seeing the range of things I will encounter. We fix what comes along and do it right.
@Turbo-69 ай бұрын
Glad to see your business took off, I remember when you first moved, you were a little worried, but quality work finds a quality guy. Keep up the good work and the videos!
@ragnarironspear17919 ай бұрын
Great to have you back , I was suffering withdrawal yesterday 😂😂😂
@RR-vz2ld9 ай бұрын
As a retired 40 years diesel mechanic, I like that your videos show it's never as simple as changing a part. That things are rusted, dirty, greasy, broken, seized, stripped, missing, gaulded, and many times impossible to get to unless you disassemble several other components just to get to the problem.
@clintprice21239 ай бұрын
The hour to hour plus videos are just perfect. Those not enjoying it can fast forward if they wish.
@aj3839 ай бұрын
I LOVE that you were hoping this would be a short video... 54 minutes later, I've thoroughly enjoyed this brake fix. I start my days listening to Ray, so i feel like the longer, the better.
@HouseCallAutoRepair9 ай бұрын
If he didn't FIX the reason it took so much effort to push back the driver's side pistons, it will be back! (Soon!)
@kdogg824 ай бұрын
Sedona's go through brakes like crazy. They should have a recall on them. U only get 30k out a brake job
@mike.479 ай бұрын
That’s a great saying “cross threading is nature’s Locktite” 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼
@rickretro96939 ай бұрын
crossthread is better than no thread. lol
@bulldogshouse99709 ай бұрын
I think the length of your videos are just fine don't change it
@peterlennon11399 ай бұрын
Come for the mechanics, stay for the philosophy ❤
@aanderson40709 ай бұрын
I use your videos to show my grade 11/12 auto classes whenever I'm sick and away from work. They confirm everything I've taught them.
@adampyro8349 ай бұрын
ive seen pads wear down to metal and start to destroy the disc, one time the customer asked me (as a trainee) if i thought the disc should be changed. of course i said yes, its a safety issue. he wanted to cut down on his cost. my manager heard and had a bit of a go at him, saying he had already told him the discs couldnt be saved and that he wouldnt have us touch the car unless we did it properly. he was a great manager, didnt take crap off anyone but was also a nice guy. think he gave him a discount on the labour, to make it easier for him in the end
@ryulee4589 ай бұрын
Ray I like it when it's an hour long it entertains me.
@mr.stenchgrawg55199 ай бұрын
I appreciate the courtesy you show to the truckers, people don't know how to behave near large transport trucks and need to be made more aware
@clintonturner55459 ай бұрын
Great. Here it is four in the afternoon and I had to fix myself a cup of coffee. Nice show.
@DocZoidberg5499 ай бұрын
New drinking game. When Ray gets the socket size wrong you take a shot.
@skysurferuk9 ай бұрын
I really don't understand anyone whinging about "over long" videos. Do they not realise this is a video? There is a stop/pause button... 🤣 Keep 'em coming, Philosopher Ray, in any format you see fit. 👍
@larrys51989 ай бұрын
As Ray endows us with lugnuts of wisdom! 😊
@cwniehaus64879 ай бұрын
thank you for taking the time to NOT pull out into a trucks path. i drive a truck for my living, and kick and scream daily when people do that. great job as always.
@michaelray55959 ай бұрын
Oh no....a mechanic doing another brake job....fluid change.....valve cover re-gasket.... I'M HERE FOR IT!!! I learn a lot from you Ray, especially things I have done/do that I SHOULDN'T be doing! Love the long videos!
@ErikssonTord_29 ай бұрын
Just the right length of Rainman for me!
@mari.s7529 ай бұрын
Brake pad wear indicator was the first thing I thought of by the description.
@michaelabbott5119 ай бұрын
Well having a longer video is great ,You show every detail of the job, And for us who don't know anything about Auto's ,IT'S very interesting to watch. And Your Commentary is so funny, And you never seem to get mad at times where I'd be tossing things across the room.😮 keep it up.
@michaelmahoney48899 ай бұрын
Compliments to you sir for complimenting Jiffy lube on oilchange sticker details. You're inspiring all of us to do a better job just as a matter of personal satisfaction and calm in this troubled reality.
@leop30099 ай бұрын
The East Bound and Down intermission music is a good touch... keep doing it 🙂
@jezeski20119 ай бұрын
I love how Ray tosses in philosophical nuggets of goodness to live by
@margaretabengtabelsson95009 ай бұрын
Kind of cute seeing that heater beside the massive door opening. Sent from northern Sweden, -36 centigrade.
@billhyde23039 ай бұрын
Great music!
@bobberndt97449 ай бұрын
Diagnosis, Repair, and a bonus Ted Talk about life. Many eons ago I worked for a gas station ⛽️ equipment company. We had a 55 gal drum of ethanol that we also used for windshield wash. It actually permeated the windshield and made the interior smell squeaky fresh. 🌬
@Ghauster9 ай бұрын
Hey! We got to see a different part of town on a test drive today.
@bruceaugustine64869 ай бұрын
Good Better Best, never let it rest until the good is better and the better is best, Thank you Dad for that great advice.
@yanzukmjy9 ай бұрын
That impact attachment is awesome, nothing like a rusted frozen retaining screw 👍
@johnlarkin5499 ай бұрын
Yes they work well, you can get a hand held type that you hit with a hammer if you don’t want the cost of the occasional hard to remove screw 🎉
@jw-hy5nq9 ай бұрын
I did 34 years in the airforce with the ridiculous screw types on the F18 and it was damn near every panel needed that tool on at least a handful of fasteners.
@petervw569 ай бұрын
@@johnlarkin549 any idea were to find it? I tried Google but not 100% sure what to search for.
@greenhouse35059 ай бұрын
@@johnlarkin549 I still have, and use my impact driver. Long before pneumatic tools were affordable for the average Joe. It's all we had.
@TEDodd9 ай бұрын
@@greenhouse3505 I've seen Eric O. use his impact driver many times and we know how much he likes air tools. I think I've seen Ray use one too. He just has a new(ish) tool (toy) to play with.
@TATTOOBILL9 ай бұрын
I like the longer videos I've been here with you for the first only had 25,000 it relieves my anxiety thank you for the great videos and God bless you and
@justpray3659 ай бұрын
I was about to REEEEEEEE if Ray hadn’t put new grease on the slider pins.😂. Crises averted.
@realcygnus9 ай бұрын
$31 for that 1 bolt for a Buick from the dealer, NO joke ! & that was like 20yrs ago mind you. I'm not in the business or anything but & It was thE ONLY place to get it. I called every chain & supply place I could find within a reasonable driving distance. Obviously It's something that you'll never forget, considering its like(should be) a 50c part. I imagine the last guy just forgot to tighten it BC it just went missing. I might have even tried a half-assed DIY hardening process on a 99c off the shelf thread match, had I NOT been stranded rather far from home.
@Papieck379 ай бұрын
Ray... Long videos.... Short videos..... I am a simple man... I like them both!
@stevenakn19 ай бұрын
Morning Ray and Ray's fans 👋
@timstout3079 ай бұрын
Eating breakfast.... watching Ray
@miketrimberger76869 ай бұрын
Lauren: "These don't look like brake rotors". Genius!
@johnlarkin5499 ай бұрын
Ray good point to clear up the gate issue the only problem was that you opened the gate and nobody even batted an eyelid, I would have expected several people would have charged out guns 11:14 drawn ready to attack a crim!🤣🤣
@martyh93099 ай бұрын
I love the long videos. I love the detail. To those folks that don't like long videos, it's easy to tap the screen on your phone and fast forward. Just a little tapity tap and you scoot forward. 😂😂
@kevinhadley6249 ай бұрын
I sit around and watch Rainman Ray videos. And, by "sit around," I mean run on a treadmill while watching ray repair cars for entertainment/education.
@StevesWanderlust9 ай бұрын
First video of the year showed me the VVT solenoid job for my CR-V, and now this one gets me in the mood to replace brakes on my Escalade EXT. Thanks for all the informative mornings, Ray!
@CSkwirl9 ай бұрын
First job i ever did on my CR-V was the leaky VTEC solenoid, learning on the fly... second was the sway bar links, third was the "special" oil for the rear differential that had obviously been overlooked for 14 years causing it to lock up and skip if you tried to reverse and turn at the same time. Lovely sound that was
@ST-lz9oy9 ай бұрын
That caliper tool is better than any other tool that I have used for that job.
@michaelshields59219 ай бұрын
Ray just a note I woke up this morning and found that for some reason I was unsubscribed to your channel and no notifications . I was still subscribed to your off duty which made it easy to find this main channel .
@RainmanRaysRepairs9 ай бұрын
YT doing YT things
@VishalPatel-ge3nv9 ай бұрын
We love the long videos. An hour goes by like it's been 10 minutes watching and listening to you. Love it. I only wish you lived close to my home so I can send my toys to you. Love from Australia 🇦🇺.
@prestooooo9 ай бұрын
Wow having the right tools makes a big difference lol
@blumobean9 ай бұрын
I didn't see one comment about a Kia with over 200,000 miles. That's amazing.
@beingthere5979 ай бұрын
I have my morning coffee with Ray. Even the mundane procedures contain pearls of information (such as making your own wiper fluid) along with keenly "common sensical" philosophical rambles. I could really relate to meeting people years later who did OK (even outstandingly well) in high school and then ended up making a train wreck out of their lives. So sad and, yes, embarrassing at a one on one meeting. But one of the questions that nags me is: why don't you keep a set of metric sockets on your roll cart? Would save time, editing breaks, and trips to the bench.
@barrybryan10499 ай бұрын
Keep up the hour long video's. Learn alot from them. A step by step guide of learning how too make repairs or what to look for from repair garages.
@jamiepatterson12149 ай бұрын
Long video, short video, both are interesting to watch. You do the work, and we'll watch the videos.
@stevenkerwin40419 ай бұрын
Great money saving tip on the windshield washer fluid concentrate! Thank you from road-salt Michigan.
@ken2tou9 ай бұрын
If your video is too long, I just pause it and watch the rest later. Works great and much appreciated!
@ozmacguyver9 ай бұрын
When you said "TPMS".....it reminded me of that movie "Office Space"...... Bill Lumberg says "We are putting coversheets on our TPS reports now, didn't you get the memo?!" 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😮
@senffabrik49039 ай бұрын
I like precise numbers written down. Becaue of precision reasons.
@classicalextremism9 ай бұрын
I will add to "long is fine". The reason a simple job like this turns into a long video is because something went somewhat sideways. Its a simple thing here and there, but something mechanics face on the regular and any DIY will inevitably run into when we try our hand at it. Nothing ever goes to plan, and seeing how to work around the upsets without getting upset is a godsend.
@pokefan50229 ай бұрын
1. I love the longer vids. 2. I have not seen you do a break job vid in a while. 3. I learn so much from you and your vids. Repetitive vids are a-ok to me. Keep up the great work.
@roxanneabbott84249 ай бұрын
Love the way you teach as you go Ray!!
@Iphadtouch12439 ай бұрын
Am I the only one who love seeing Ray do brake jobs?
@travisfrehse16219 ай бұрын
Funny story about pumping brakes. Younger me at a Chevy dealership about 20 years old did a 4 wheel brake replacement. After replacement I was pulling the vehicle slightly forward so I could get the lift arms out (short wheelbase) I forgot the pump the brakes first and pulled that vehicle straight into the workbench in front of me. Not a good day but luckily I was only a recon tech working on used vehicles for the dealer and it wasn't a customer vehicle. Thank God. Manager at the time said "I'll pay for college once" and toon care of it. Needless to say I always pump the brakes on everything nowadays.
@jonathantolbert41769 ай бұрын
That's why I just started a car detail supplies company! But I did give my life to the army. Only 4 more years till retirement.
@chucksouth42589 ай бұрын
Accountability is a brick in the road to excellence.!!!
@markmurdock2803 ай бұрын
My thing about the length of the video is I'm personally here to learn just like many others so if someone isn't here to gain information then why watch the video if it's too long.Rays here to teach and most are here to learn
@rhohenstein25889 ай бұрын
REEEEEEEE! I was thinking you forgot to lube the pins on the right side.. and then boom. Good one Ray. LOL
@johnchambers129 ай бұрын
I as someone who is at the far side of a 45 year career I enjoy your videos and your words of wisdom!
@gaurd49 ай бұрын
As a 27-year professional driver, aka truck driver aka commodity relocation expert, I Thank you for the ending words of wisdom. Ps no honk for safety before back out of your stall. 😂
@brendanansell68289 ай бұрын
I prefer the longer video's cause there's not much to watch on KZbin when you don't post I still enjoy the short one's but I like the longer ones anyway
@ColinWatters9 ай бұрын
Not sure of your interests but "Cutting Edge Engineering" and "Blondihacks" are on my list.
@brendanansell68289 ай бұрын
@@ColinWatters fare comment Colin understand what you mean by that all good may have to check them out
@thedirtboy12499 ай бұрын
So happy highway mattress is still there.
@joshuamerrill24229 ай бұрын
I love the long videos
@Jay.Kellett9 ай бұрын
I do my own oil/filter changes at every 5K interval. Like you say....nice and simple. Every time I look at odometer, I count down to next 5K interval, and my next oil chance.
@steveb61039 ай бұрын
Set one of the trip meters. That's what I do.
@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee9 ай бұрын
Having watched you do so many of these jobs, I can put the phone down and do other things and drive, while just listening to your banter. I can visualize most of what you are doing and just enjoy listening to you. And that IS okay.😊
@terrywebb86369 ай бұрын
Nice video, my friend that was so nice of your wife unit bringing you coffee, so take care of her. Keep bringing the videos. The longer the better.
@ohiowrencher86509 ай бұрын
I prefer a hand held impact driver for brake rotor screws, bit the air impact one is pretty cool.
@TEDodd9 ай бұрын
And don't put the stupid screws back in the rotors. My old cars didn't have them at all. Then later the OEMs went to a single use retainer on one lug to hold the rotor in place on the assembly line. I can't fathom why Kia put 2 useless screws on each rotor.
@danielcruz94469 ай бұрын
I was like, Aren't you forgetting something? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Greasing the pins! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@johnlebihan66289 ай бұрын
After watching you using it I Bought the exact piston compressor and will NOT use another. Thanks Ray
@roberttexas36189 ай бұрын
I don’t mind I like your work ethic and your diagnosis skills
@mull39159 ай бұрын
Ray, to me...this in one, if not, your best video! The message you relayed about CHOICES IN LIFE is powerful!! I look forward to your videos every morning with my coffee.
@matthewbekker-u6q9 ай бұрын
I dont mind the long videos it helps me chill even if im just listening and doing other things but congradulations your under an hour and you had another first you broke velco
@rjb63279 ай бұрын
Your lucky you brought Lauren into this long video, because it's always nice to see Lauren. 😁
@mrbigvanlife71309 ай бұрын
I commend the use of the pneumatic “shake n break” - good to see Ray tackling a beast from the North - just like cars here in the UK
@dnclark799 ай бұрын
I also enjoyed the Smokey and the Bandit reference. In case you get extra credit for multiple comments, here you go
@johnmiksch38829 ай бұрын
Great therapy session! Not to mention mechanical training
@J0kk1s6 ай бұрын
I cant see how u would make this shorter, i enjoyed every minute, nothing was boring. Keep it up 👍
@rogerfleury35919 ай бұрын
259th! GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, HUMP DAY, TO YOU RAY AND THE WIFE UNIT. NEVER FORGETTING THE TWO NEW EMPLOYEES. Roger in Pierre South Dakota
@111smd9 ай бұрын
in regards to mistakes you are correct you need to own them i was about to RRRREEEEEE!! for the slide pins
@ryanskully9 ай бұрын
Make the vids two hours long if you want. Very educational and informative.
@billinphoenix2559 ай бұрын
You emptied the ENTIRE lot on Friday, I want a picture of that, liken your vids Ray