How to change brakes on a 18 Wheeler/How to change brakes on a semi/ Changing brakes on a semi truck

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This video is a how to change brakes on a 18 wheeler tutorial. In the video I cover all the steps you will need to properly change the brakes of a semi truck.
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[@johnrtrucker]

"hit with hammer If it doesnt come loose use bigger hammer" quality life advice 😂

[@Hitomaru-shiki.sensha]

lol needs more hammer

[@sTEVAL570]

If the bigger hammer doesn’t work…. Your problem is electrical.

[@Meph7447]

Use the purse haha.

[@IanRaphael25]

I just wanna say that this made me a lot more comfortable the fact that I will start my apprenticeship soon on being a Diesel Mechanic. Thank you for being so descriptive within this video!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Glad was able to help. 💪🏼🔧

[@JoseDiaz-ek4ln]

I started mine about 6 months ago it’s actually a great career. Luck to you sir

[@BlazeKane-ti8fj]

I started mines yesterday with loves who you guys with

[@truckinnuttz7038]

i really dont appreciate you making this look so easy lol jk thanks for simplifying

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

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[@trailerfitter2]

He's lucky to not have the inner wheel stuck on the hub otherwise the video would have taken an interesting turn.

[@CastroEulis145]

Especially with the installation. I actually install using the other method because it is way easier for me because I could never ever get it right using the method shown here, and ive only seen like 2 other mechanis do it the other way that I do.I dont put the rollers on the brake shoes first but last, basically the opposite order than shown here.

[@Hitomaru-shiki.sensha]

@@trailerfitter2 that's why lube your hubs so its easy lol

[@thekidd2189]

When you got the right tools u can't lose

[@tomsparks2294]

I'm a heavy equipment mechanic since 1982, working at an open pit mine for the last 19 years and haven't replaced brakes on an airbrake system in several years, but the other night I had to adjust the brakes on a Navstar 6900XD and thought about looking at newer videos to see if any changes have come about. Your video was great and will definitely help newer mechanics and owner/operators maintain their trucks safely. Well done Brother

[@danielheady2786]

How the work environment in an open pit mine job? Was thinking about working at a rock pit once I'm fully certified and get some experience in

[@tomsparks2294]

@@danielheady2786 it's not bad, I work 12.5 hr shifts 3 on 3 off 4 on 4 off. We are union and they don't kill us at work. Safety is very big here. I have worked here for 19 years. I was a Machinist with the railroad prior to this and prefer working on Locomotives but heavy equipment isn't too bad. We have 15 260 ton haul trucks running, 2 electric shovels and 2 very large loaders for ore. We support about 60 pieces of equipment and have 57 mechanics and the shop runs 24 7 most times working in the shop is with a partner or 2. We don't rebuild components as we are not set up as a rebuild shop so a lot of troubleshooting, remove and replacement.

[@danielheady2786]

@@tomsparks2294 for me that sounds cool ive always wanted to be a technician/mechanic even if the task is tedious

[@tomsparks2294]

@@danielheady2786 If you ever get into a mine, I can't speak from experience about an underground mine but they scare the hell out of me. Open pit is dangerous but much safer then underground.

[@famholland469]

Quick clean to the point no bs no getting dizzy with bad camera work Thank you sir well done bro!

[@mattt198654321]

Dude, let's talk about how great this video was. Great lighting, good camera, the presenter was awesome speaking very clearly. And he even put on a polo shirt and trimmed his beard! I mean seriously, this is great.

[@nevinkuser9892]

Yeah, it honestly didn't look much harder than changing drum brakes on my Toyota. Only extra work is putting it on jack stands.

[@Carlos-hr9kg]

I’m currently an automotive tech and recently decided to make a change and head towards diesel. Loved this video. Learned so much in 20mins. Keep up the good work man!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thank you for watching and I am glad you were able to learn more. Make sure to hit that sub button

[@ysig7749]

I came from the automotive industry and I just started today in diesel and let me tell you man, it's no joke. I'm already changing brakes and doing tires.

[@kirkbrown2147]

Wise decision to leave automotive to go to diesel

[@Luiiramirez]

@@ysig7749 how is it so far I’m thinking about doing that too

[@ysig7749]

@@Luiiramirez after a year and a half of doing it I don't see myself doing anything else because I absolutely love it.

[@chrislancaster1982]

Nice job. Only thing I would do differently is use a properly calibrated torque wrench to torque the lug nuts to 450 ft/lbs

[@toddshay6978]

And oil lugs on hub pilots

[@tntfreddan3138]

Over here we tighten them with 700Nm/515ft/lbs. Though our trucks are more heavy duty in general.

[@markbare2817]

I'm a journeyman auto mechanic for most of my career(35 yrs.), but did spend 5 of that working for a trucking company, and now I'm going back into working for another trucking company, so it was really nice to see a really straightforward video on something that is so crucial, braking and stopping!! Great video TAT😅😅

[@shantariancooper1959]

Good tutorial!! I was taught this exact same way!! Like detail to detail!! I interned for a bus shop and was taught by 4 mechanics with over 80 years of experience all together!

[@collinmc90]

that's cool. having good teachers right off the bat is so important. I worked in a really bad shop at first thankfully one of the managers was a really good tech and I learned a lot from that man.

[@jdiflams]

I'm a driver at a small company who has had the opportunity to work on our trucks myself and these videos are just awesome. Thank you !

[@rorywynhoff1549]

Haven't done that in... many years. You do make it look easy 🙂

[@autocompletellc9906]

This channel produces valuable heavy duty repair and maintenance content and I’m so very thankful for them and educated by them.

[@nathanswanson21]

I enjoyed watching this. I'm a driver, not a mechanic but I do enjoy seeing how stuff is done when my truck is in the shop

[@jesseortega8598]

Awesome and very informative! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

[@ozzygallegos8487]

Man that was a great video. Making a switch from automotive to Diesel. Thanks a lot for the knowledge.

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

Thanks for the video 👍. Keep them coming. Great job

[@ladytrucker50]

i learned a lot watching your videos! thank you for the knowledge!

[@ronaldmelby1177]

I don't agree with everything but I have to give this guy 8.5/10. Good video. Everyone has their own techniques.

[@facebrooklyn20]

Love these videos brother. Thanks for doing these informational videos. It is really helpful.

[@danzo706]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge brotha

[@bidenisatraitor7633]

Great video man! You made it look easy!

[@kengreskamp]

Awsome tutorial vid. One of the best!

[@govinlama6152]

he said he shows very clear videos and techniques I really appreciate ❤❤❤

[@chadmoore2453]

Great video. I just learned how to do this and my first time I brought your video up just for confidence for me. Thanks for a great video

[@MannyDoesWhatEver]

Amazing video, very detailed and straight to the point. Thank you.

[@walnergonzalez1967]

This was the best spent 20 min all day.

[@nacholibre5795]

Love video , doing my next brake job myself, thanks TAT

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for watching.

[@michaelthomas6934]

Great job explaining everything.

[@paulputnam2305]

Fantastically Awesome job! Thank You!

[@n30ng10w]

Awesome video, Thankyou for so much for this!

[@DaySay-cw2ty]

Thanks for the video Sir. You're the man

[@ronniethree2000]

I am making the transition from equipment to over the road trucks and this was very helpful

[@realrichtm6019]

My back hurts after watching this good stuff tho bud 👌🏽

[@blaakeyboi]

So many useful tips. Thanks mate

[@manpreetsingh-lh1km]

Thanks a lot for sharing knowledge. 👍

[@AlfredoG10]

Thanks for sharing this video, you did it great.

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[@Montoya1991]

Great channel. Thank you for the class

[@jaybaz5594]

Just came back to say this, I started a couple months ago as a tractor tech, I had watched this video and a few others of yours before day 1 (I came from the ironworker union so I didn’t know shit) all your videos put me ahead by a bunch and I got bumped up to being an actual diesel mechanic already. Appreciate you and your videos🤙🏼

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@jaybaz5594, this is very fullfilling to hear that our content has helped. Thank you for watching and sharing.

[@frankbarberi4674]

Thank you. Clear and helpful.

[@gregfredericks3376]

Thanks man learned so much here, awesome video👍👍👍

[@albertoochoa8709]

Thanks bro, very professional

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that shop is a a damn beauty

[@rev.redhand6205]

Thanks for explaining it sir👍

[@ThanksIhateyoutoo]

Great tutorial. Very straight forward.

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We appreciate the support

[@truckerassistantcoacht.v.1909]

That's a nice shop you have there....nicer than working in my gravel driveway...lol

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thank you! We all started somewhere and this isn’t where I started! Just keep at it 👍🏻

[@ronron1863]

Excellent! Thanks🔥

[@BElton70]

Awesome lesson. Thank you

[@carlosayala736]

Great presentation

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Subscribed/ hell yes. Thank you, I learned so much from you😊

[@jonj9169]

Great vid!!! I learned a ton.

[@RKV4018]

Great man love your work and your love for truck i too love trucks and automobile thanks to educate my knowledge love from INDIA❤

[@fullcharge8766]

Appreciate this video, but at our shop we torque the lug nuts to a certain torque with a torque wrench to ensure that the wheels don't fly off when driver is driving down the road

[@johnysilver1853]

Very good video explaining everything

[@gamervett135]

Thanks man I had to refresh my memory been awhile js had a interview and was lost a bit lol but I’m ready to ace it in my next

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

@gamervette135, we are happy that our content has helped.

[@hems4444]

Excellent work, I like it!!!

[@AngelLopez-ek2rb]

Excellent 👍 instructions

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for watching.

[@jeancaraballo7506]

Thanks for the video very helpful. What tools do you recommend to buy and keep in the truck?

[@mikep6014]

Thorough video.. thank you sir.

[@maestrovso]

Easy as pie. Just like service the brakes on my Japanese Kai car. The only difference this requires 100x the effort and muscle. Seriously thanks for making the excellent video.

[@nicholashillikergod1stmini214]

Great video, very detailed and informative, about the best video quality ive seen

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Wow, thanks!

[@bitlajohnwesleychareles3193]

Yes I learned so much brother

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I am glad to hear

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Great video very informative. Thanks

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[@Vater1]

Best explanation on YT

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We appreciate the support.

[@Northernstar9370]

Great video! It's been about 20 years since I had to work on my own truck but now I'm getting out of the drivers seat and into the shop for a few months and these vids are great to freshen up my memory on the processes and catch up a bit on the newer versions. Thank you!

[@vicpetrishak7705]

LT - 890 Rockwell Brake Springs LT - 895 Eaton Brake Springs Trailer Brake Springs Lisle - 40030 OTC - 5081 When installing Eaton brake springs , wrap a racket strap around the shoes to tighten shoes to spring rollers .The shoes will now not rock . 2/23

[@urioropeza7010]

Excelente work 👍

[@jamesjeune2370]

great work. i like your channel. I learn a lot.

[@nopalfamilia3227]

I want to start a channel working on my Mci bus. Great video

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Nopal, you should do it. Thanks for watching. Be sure to sub

[@shanra4764]

Thanks you great video.

[@mjyouletstalk.6724]

Thank you!! For sharing Man

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My pleasure!

[@evanalhashimi426]

Thank u i will become good mechanic from this video thank u alot

[@bryanlopez7589]

Please show the viewers to properly torque the wheel, if there not torqued correctly it will be uneven and will lead to wheels go flying at highway speeds, other than that this video is pretty informative👍

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[@shawnreynolds2804]

im learnin ! your learnin me

[@Ares_Ibarra]

Thank you my friend.

[@zacharymaciel9126]

Nice I taught to block the front tires release the brakes jack up the truck back off the slack adjuster and then remove tires followed by the drum. It works for me plus Im mobile service too

[@TraschCanC]

I'm try to start my on mobile service business if possible can you give me some ideas or Advice on what tools I need an how to get business for my company please

[@ibrahimlahai]

Perfect thank you very much

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

You are welcome. We are glad the video was helpful. 👍🏼🔧

[@charlespickard7669]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@BrandonSolid]

Thank you man.

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You're welcome!

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Great 👍 Video thank you bro!

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Badiya trick video 🎉🎉❤❤

[@ZombieKiller789]

Nice something all truckers should know

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for watching

[@felicitous48]

Great video. The only thing missing is at the very end I expected you to mention how to properly adjust the brakes. From other videos I saw they adjust new shoes tight and then 1/4 turn back. For reinstalling old shoes you go tight and 1/2 turn back. Is this what you recommend? Thanks!

[@rickreeder3190]

Great video.

[@chrisheyer1]

Great video!

[@John-jp8dy]

Thanks 🙏. It was useful

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

John, we are glad to help. 👍🏼

[@Chris-kq7ko]

imma start dumping the drum just like he did if no one says anything lol. I work for a moving company doing mechanic work on their fleet. Just started. Cant wait to look like i know what im doing like this dude.

[@fathieljali2058]

Great job boy

[@donbrown8494]

Great video thank you

[@dalefortner2179]

Good job!

[@jerrygarcia6917]

Great videos,No BS! Appreciate it

[@karenbrianna7906]

Thxs brother great job

[@SuperMobly]

I recently changed all the brake shoes and drums on my freightliner. I'm happy with my decision. I feel safer now going downhills with heavy weight loads.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Eric, brake maintenance is very important. Thanks for watching, be hit that sub button.👊🏼

[@retrolee]

@eric- i'm just curious, where would buy parts for your brake job?

[@GraceEngineering]

Although having properly operating brakes on a semi truck is so very important, hauling heavy as I do, the proper way to decend a downgrade is to bring your speed down before the decent to a speed where your engine brake will hold your speed while going down. I routinely run over 100,000 pounds and rarely touch my pedal brakes going downhill. This is the safe way to run. Never wrecked a truck. I began driving in 1991.

[@nevinkuser9892]

​@@GraceEngineeringWhat are your rpms and what gear are usually in?

[@alejandro020569]

Great Video My Fiend

[@karenbrianna7906]

Your the man

[@shamanbenny]

nice tips bro

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Happy to help

[@danielchiasson8360]

I wish working on big trucks in Canada Was that easy. I wish I could bring down one of our trucks for you guys to work on with all the salt that we have. Lol

[@danielchiasson8360]

When we hit the drums, we have to use a sledgehammer lol

[@Againstlabfood]

Well explained! I think I'm ready... Do you sell the parts#5081? Thanks!

[@amirabelardo8203]

Hi very informative video thanks .is the milwakee fuel M18 2767-20 with 1400 ft -lbs enough to get these lug nuts out ? Thanks again