HUB SHOCKER Hub Busters | REMOVE STUCK WHEEL BEARINGS EASILY!

[@EasyFixShaun]

2.0 Video SOLVES tool mounting problems and bearing separation problems!!!---- kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E ---I USE Grade-8 Bolts for mounting now, and a Cv-Axle TRICK to keep the bearing in one piece during removal or even pull the bearing back together if it separated during the removal process. I use a 8lb sledge only on the tool now. Stubborn bearings always need backup options to remove. My Favorite is the HubShocker by far. I love this thing! Another option is this NEW CHEAP $29 ASTRO TOOLS "LAST CHANCE" WHEEL BEARING REMOVAL KIT is great to supplement the Hub Shocker. I keep both in my box ready to go at all times so I never need to replace a suspension knuckle. It uses a different method to apply pressure. It will also remove the worst of the worst like Subaru rear bearings/Ford Explorer/Edge/Escape/and others---- Astro 78834 amzn.to/3JgbSYf *_New sway bar link video_* kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoSbe3WblM-hbMk

[@roguewarr4662]

First time watching ,as a tech for 45 years and still going . you restore my faith in knowing that some of you young mechanics like you are doing things right . As for the tool yes it works good , like all tools like that ,that gets one out of a jam it's worth buying. The never ending tool Saga in this business . Good video

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks a lot for the comment. I really appreciate that. Collecting tools is never ending for sure. Thanks for blazing the path for us younger mechanics! 😀🔧🔧

[@mikewilliams4947]

Cool style great vid thanks

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@mikewilliams4947 Thanks Mike! Did you see the second video on the hub shocker? 🔧🔧 I solved 2 problems I was having with the tool... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@zpkpk]

Feels like an ad! Can't see where it says it's sponsored.

[@Nvp8985]

Just completed this job on a 2013 Impreza. I needed a 10 pound sledgehammer to get the bearing off with this device. It worked but I can see why people complain about rear wheel bearings with Subaru. Pain in the butt but saved 500$ so all is good. Good video.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! Ya it is a great tool to have. I made a second video that shows how to solves mounting issues and there is a cv axle trick also to keep bearing from splitting in half if needed for you next one 😃🔧

[@OnfloorAudio]

30 plus years as an Automotive repair tech and ive never seen this type of tool , and we all know how frustrating wheel brgs can be . Very cool !!👍

[@EasyFixShaun]

I felt the same way! Why weren't these on the tool trucks? From what I understand they have been around 10 years or so. One experience removing a stubborn wheel bearing and this will be a favorite tool. It has saved me time blood sweat and tears 😀 Have you seen hub shocker 2.0? I solved mounting issues and bearing separation issues. Would you mind letting me know what you think? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@420frankp]

@@EasyFixShaun I made my own about 15 years ago. I dont need a hammer. I use it with a jack and the weight of the vehicle pops them loose.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Interesting. Man some bearings I tell ya... I love that jack method! 😄

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@420frankp I was thinking the same thing, look like it would be very easy to make. That will be my goal for this week

[@ronaldgentry9923]

I just used a 20" pipe wrench on the wheel flange to hit with a hammer to break the stubborn ones loose, pretty much the same idea. just not a special tool.

[@patrickstewart4620]

If you rotate the hub/tool assembly 180 degrees between hits it would pull bearing out of knuckle more evenly- tool is even built for that with a strike plate on both sides. Great video!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Your welcome! Thank you I will try that out!

[@dannypatrick8671]

took your advice and made my own using 1/2 , QT100 plate, 2x2 1/4----- wall tube, one gusset. two striker plates----took 15 minutes to fabricate (with the equipment available to me) all from scraps in the scrap bin. works very well except with press on bearings.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good for you man! Thats awesome 😀

[@EasyFixShaun]

Hey Danny! Would you mind checking out my new shocker video and let me know what you think of the bolt on method? And also the cv-axle nut method?

[@Fopeano]

This tool works great. I did a video on it years ago, and it only got a fraction of the exposure this vid has.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great video man! 😃

[@numberpirate]

I love how you are quick and to the point. I don't have to put your video on 1.5 speed like I do with the majority of stuff on youtube. Subbed and liked.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I appreciate that! Grateful to have you 😃🔧🔧

[@danwood4478]

Short, sweet and right to the point. Excellent video!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Much appreciated! I am glad you liked it! Here is the second video I made if you need it for a project. I solved two problems with the tool 😃🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@dricklorenz9340]

Great job getting the camera angles showing the actual movement/play caused by the bad bearing.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks! Hard to see sometimes! 😃

[@angelonicassio7131]

These really are worth it. I once spent almost three hours pounding on an old rotor I bolted on to my truck’s front bearing.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I agree. That sucks! Rust is like natures way of welding things together for free. 😄

[@yellowcake2478]

Same thing last Sunday 1 hour to a 6 hour job smh

[@angelonicassio7131]

@@yellowcake2478 yeah, ridiculous.

[@EasyFixShaun]

That sucks. Corrosion is the mother of all evil when it comes to car repairs 🔧

[@mjjm49601]

I like to lower the vehicle and place a jack stand under the control arm/knuckle. That way you're not pounding against the bounciness of the control arm bushings.You'll find the tool works even better!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great idea. It makes sense and I bet it helps a lot! 😃

[@garrettlowell7637]

I use an old brake rotor bolted on backwards with a 20” pipe wrench and the appropriately sized sledgehammer.

[@reivertomwilson4959]

I've used this on two vehicles in the last two weeks. It saved me hours of frustration and sweat.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! Same for me. It's really an tool to have around. I couldn't be with out it now! 😀🔧🔧

[@dienekes4364]

This is awesome. I bought an old 1999 Ford Explorer last year and plan on taking it up to Oregon (I currently live in Arizona). I took it to a mechanic to get a full inspection on it and they said that the wheel bearings were loose. I'll get those replaced before taking it on that long of a trip. I'm sure this tool will help a lot!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Should work great if you need it on your older explorer. The new ones are crazy hard and are one of the few that the tool will not break free easily 😀🔧

[@dienekes4364]

@@EasyFixShaun Thanks for the info. I've owned a couple of Escapes and loved them. I'm going to sell my 2019 F-150 (my wife is handicapped and can't get in easily) and get something smaller, so this is really kind of a "transition" vehicle and usually just a backup.

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@dienekes4364 Cool. I hope it works well for you guys 😃

[@moparnut6286]

I like that tool but I'm not buy one when it's pretty easy to make one since I have a welder......so thank you for posting this..... I'll build my own.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome man! I don’t blame you. Let me know how it goes😀

[@keyman1969b]

Yeah its a great tool! Some scrap metal, a few welds......and Bam! Lol

[@EasyFixShaun]

Heck ya! Nice😀

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

I was thinking the same thing

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nuttin wrong with that 🔧

[@thunderroad7289]

Love it have used it on over 25 cars with no problem removing up until yesterday when I meet a 2013 Ford Fusion. It was so rusted on from up here in the northeast. After trying everything including heat I had to remove the knuckle and use a 200 ton press in shop to remove it and it took a few times . Almost broke the knuckle . But 95 percent of the time the hub buster will do the job

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks for sharing! I am glad it is working out for you! It's been great for me also. I made another video that solves mounting it with grade 8 bolts and stopping bearing separation with the cv axle and nut. Those were my biggest problems. It has worked perfectly for me since. But I don't work on many fords. Have you had those problems? Here is the updated Shocker 2.0 video 😃🔧🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@thunderroad7289]

@@EasyFixShaun I’ll check that video out thanks

[@beechboyj]

As a suggestion on the axle nuts if changing both sides. I just switch the nuts to opposite side. And for me if one side goes out I just replace both sides, but that's just me. I realize you may not have the money to do that. I also recommend OEM hub assembly for replacement. I stopped buying cheap press in or hub assemblies type wheel bearings

[@EasyFixShaun]

Cool man. So switching the nuts might give some fresh meat to re-stake the nuts in a different spot. Great suggestions. Thank you!

[@clintsmith559]

Don’t about the nuts,they’ll never come loose.

[@MrMattDat]

Very, very cool. Coming up on time to do several bearings and will definitely give the tool a try!

[@EasyFixShaun]

great tool to have 😉

[@raymondlent3517]

Where was this tool in my life when I had to do 3 bearings on the same position in less than 2 years? The first time, I spend a day and a half in the middle of winter in my garage just beating on the bearing constantly before it would give way.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I feel the same way! The tool would have made my life so much easier if I had it a long time ago 🔧

[@csevrence1]

Very... suggestive. I replaced my bearing today. borrowed a slide hammer free at auto parts store and used the whipping towel trick. Came off in 2 swings. I must be lucky. Twist the towel at the half way point around the slide hammer handle and whip it!

[@EasyFixShaun]

I'm glad that worked great for you! 😀🔧

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Awesome video! That tool looks like it will take the work out of stubborn hub assemblies. Thanks for turning me onto it! I can't wait to use mine!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! No problem. Let me know how it goes!

[@EasyFixShaun]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E Check out the updated video. These pesky stubborn wheel bearings and bearing separation problems are becoming a thing of the past for me. Let me know what you think 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@firemandkdkdk]

Great videos! 3:45 in the morning, I should be asleep ....definitely have saved your channel and subscribed.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@BJPr12]

Great tool! The torque on my '01 Forester's axle nut is about 137 ft/lb. Should be abut the same for the STi.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks! Good information. Always appreciate. 🛠

[@vladnickul]

Subaru recomands (at leasft for gd chasis), to remove the nufle completly and to press is from behind.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Why would any manufacturer recommend that for a "bolt in" style wheel bearing? Is that recommendation a technical service buletin or a Recall possibly? Can you add any clarification?

[@vladnickul]

@@EasyFixShaun well is nota really recomendation but what the service manual of the gd and Sf shows

[@vladnickul]

@@EasyFixShaun In the SM the show even how to replace only the bearing, and using a special jig to press new bolts :)

[@EasyFixShaun]

What year make and model service manuals from Subaru say to press out "bolt in" wheel bearings?

[@vladnickul]

@@EasyFixShaun what make year and model is a subaru GD ?:)))))))))))))))

[@nikefutbol13]

I just bought this tool this morning before seeing your video. I've done so many bearings that take 50+ hits with the hammer. Hoping this tool is as good as it seems! Great video bro!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks a lot! I hope it helps you out. There’s a lot of rust in Michigan. Even 3-5 year old bearings are a pain on Subbies. This tool pops em right out.

[@zayturner5075]

Any update @AE4TheWin?

[@roccobro]

Any update @AE4TheWin?

[@EasyFixShaun]

I have used my hub shocker quite a bit since making the video. Essential tool for me now. Some bearings pop right out. When I get a stubborn bearing it is my go to. Best thing ever and well worth the money. Saves time, energy, destroying extra parts, and also your back.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Check out the updated video for your next bearing. I solved a few issues I was having on Subarus. Hopefully it may help on the next one 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@tomknud]

Thanks for showing how to use that thing. I was wondering when I saw it advertised!

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem. Its a really great tool. Check out the second video. A couple problems with the tool were solved 😀🔧

[@bruceg1845]

I like the way you speed through the process

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks! I’m glad you like it. 😃

[@bruceburton8315]

I watched someone using this same tool , beat on a Subaru REAR hub for days . The Hub was completely destroyed and did not come off . It had worked on many but not that time .

[@EasyFixShaun]

Who ever used that tool should watch the second video I made. I solved mounting issues by through bolting with grade 8 bolts. And I solved bearing separation by using the cv axle nut. It is the only way I do them now. I hope this helps 😃🔧🔧

[@bruceburton8315]

@@EasyFixShaun no tool on this planet would have done it with out destruction . Sometimes nature has other plans . East coast salt is a killer of most all things and is the variable here . A few hits popped others out with ease but not that one .

[@EasyFixShaun]

I agree. Michigan salt is the worst. Any salt belt state mechanics know how bad it is. Corrosion here is always the biggest hurdle in all repairs. It just sucks. 😃

[@gasgiant7122]

Great tool, made it look easy, think ill weld one up for myself

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks! Sounds great. I didn’t have the material I needed to make one. It’s pretty thick. I think it would be a fun project for sure. Let me know how it works out for you please 😃

[@tomholskey992]

We had a local weld shop make us a knocker, it is the best tool we have. No more fighting and beating out bearings. Ya should always drive the axle back getting it loose before you start taking the hammer to the knocker.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great point! Making sure it's freed up before committing to it being "locked" in the bearing hub is a great idea. The tool is one of my favorite tools. Life saver! 😃😃

[@woodywoods5373]

Don't know how I got on this channel but it was informative, nice video.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thank you. I don’t know how you got here either! But I really appreciate you 😃

[@willyfromthehillies]

Heck ya! For the guys too cheap to buy this tool, you can do the same by putting an old rotor on backwards, attach a 36" pipe wrench to it then smack it down with a sledge the say way you do for this tool. They WILL come out, no matter how rusted. Nice video!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks a lot! The pipe wrench isn't fastened to the rotor and can fly off. Especially with amount of force the hammer needs to provide. Bad things can happen. Will work. But I would recommend the shocker. Much more safer. Many wows. 😀🔧🔧

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Looking out the welder and raiding the scrap pile already 👍

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awesome! Anyone with welder knowledge and material could build this. I hope you find the material. That was my problem. Its gotta be really beefy. Check out the new video Hub shocker 2.0! It solves mounting issues and bearings seperating while using the tool 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@michelod.i.y.5202]

Great tool, definitely think components aren't built to the same quality that they used to be. Such a newish vehicle already needing bearings. See a lot with suspension parts nor lasting long as well. Great video.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks man. I couldn't agree more! They are making everything so cheap. I think its planned obsolescence in some cases. Usually Japanese auto makers try to avoid that and use high quality parts. But it seems they are being influenced to me in that general direction more and more. Bearings and steering and suspension components (other than shocks) should be make well enough to last the life of the vehicle. They can do it. They choose not to. 🤓🔧

[@nickking1510]

@@EasyFixShaun agreed the newer cars have crap bearings . I have 1976 corvette modded raced supercharged it has original rotors (un turned ) and all original suspension ball joints wheel bearings only pads and urethane bushings and shocks replaced . The new shocks I added old school coils over the shocks which are sold as a kit from superior for a big 1970 ies Buick I cut the coil in half to allow insulation on the much smaller corvette shocks . Adding the coils over the shocks stiffened the super stiff f41 original suspension but made it more comfortable and less choppy on bumps or crossing railway tracks . Any way the car has 19 Oem great fittings and I have owned it for 40 + years lolol

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice car! The old parts were made in the usa and were great. It's sad we learned how to make good parts over decades and then went back to bad parts from overseas. History won't be kind to that logic 😀🔧🔧

[@bigjohn860]

I use a large pipe wrench over the flange and hit with sledge.

[@EasyFixShaun]

That could work. I wouldn't recommend it. If the pipe wrench slips off, bad things will happen to the the vehicle or to you. Hub shocker is bolted on. Subaru has no room to hit the flange with a hammer or attach a pipe wrench.

[@tony1798]

That tool is fantastic. It does the job!!!!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad you like it! it is a life saver for me. Check out the second video. I solved all the problems I was having mounting it and the bearing separating during use. This tool is powerful!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@readplanet23]

Thank You for that informative tech video. You did a GREAT job on the repair and the video. Keep the good work.

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem! Thank you so much I really appreciate that 😀

[@wessbradley8327]

Excellent looking tool. If I may offer some advice though. When using a large hammer, try to hit flat and square with the face of the hammer. And also set the piece you’re hitting at a lower angle to avoid getting hit in the face by debris and it maximizes the force from your swing.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks Wess I appreciate that greatly. You are right. I made a second hub shocker video. You should check it out. I did much better on my swing style! Plus I solved a couple problems with mounting and bearing separation from the tool being so powerful. If you have time let me know what you think if you don't mind? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@greg4272]

If that came off so easy, it wasn't stuck there good enough. Most bearings wont come off with anything! You can try removal tool, prying screws, lump hammer, chisels, anything, and they wont come off. The only thing that helps is to take off the whole assembly and put it under a heavy press.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I feel ya. I still love the the tool though. My attempt is always use the easy methods and progress to the more intrusive ones. Removing the knuckle and pressing "bolt-in" style bearings will work- i completely agree. It is also the most intrusive method and requires an alignment afterwards. This wasn't the worst removal in the video. But it was difficult. Subaru rear bearings are amongst the the most difficult models to remove. The explorer rears are probably the worst. The Hubshocker 2.0 video i made was a good demonstration on a massively stuck bearing if you want to see it. I do recommend it over this video. I also solved two issues with the tool 😀🔧

[@hog-boy-8843]

Love your style Bro. Edited so as straight to the point in question. Great.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks a lot! Took a surprising amount of effort to make them that way. I like watching videos that are to the point also 😀🔧🔧

[@EasyFixShaun]

Here is the update video with a ton more info 😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@thejollyfrog2791]

Some tradesman you bought the tool you tool I’ve been making similar tools like this for years

[@EasyFixShaun]

It’s a great tool. You are a pioneer 😃

[@ItsCleto]

Going to buy one. Will sepcifically come in handy for Subaru bearings. Worst of the worst.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great tool to have for anyone especially Subaru owners right now. I made a second video where I solved some problems I was having. The tool is a beast! 😃kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@cooperparts]

Try it on a dodge one ton with rust we worked on one for 5 hours and I install a wheel hub almost everyday if it works on hard to get off hubs not a superrooh

[@EasyFixShaun]

One tons are way less fun than Subaroos. 😃 I will try it when I get the chance. There doesn't seem to be as many one tons driving around these days.

[@dontask8979]

Great way to bend a wheel flange. They have made the right tool for many years.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Ya it is powerful enough to do that for sure! I bend flanges on old bearings all the time with it.

[@dontask8979]

@@EasyFixShaun 👍

[@ValenciaNole]

Praise sweet baby Jesus. This tool worked for me after 2 days of fruitless banging and slide hammer nonsense. Thank you!

[@EasyFixShaun]

You're welcome! 😀

[@jcwoods2311]

Define "fruitless banging".................

[@KDuboutdoors19]

A cheap harbor freight pipe wrench and a sledgehammer works just as well. Air hammer wasn't working on my 03 yukon denali. But the pipe wrench on the flange and giving it a half dozen good wacks did the trick.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Could work. But the force needed and the bounce back potential makes it much more dangerous than bolting it to the hub. It could fly off and come for you. Im glad you got it done though 😀🔧

[@stevenfenske]

A slide hammer works and same tool has more use then one purpose. And I like to buy things I don't use often.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Slide hammer is a great method. It's the old method for me now on stuck bearings. The slide hammer usually splits the bearing into two pieces. Then I have to try to air hammer and twist the stuck portion in the knuckle to free it. Sometimes its easy and sometimes it's not, but it does work no doubt. Whatever works best for you will always be best for sure! 😃🔧🔧

[@oe542]

Tool was slick but I was intrigued even more by him still using an air tool.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Air tools good 😃😃

[@EasyFixShaun]

Electric tools better. Hand tools always the ultimate in reliability 😀🔧🔧

[@LoppanH]

That tool can really come in handy specially on the rear bearing in the front most of the time you can hit it with a sledge hammer but damn they can be stuck.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Man you are not kidding. The Subaru rears are incredible. Would you mind watching the "2.0" video? Let me know what you think. I solved a couple problems I was having with the tool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@clist9406]

I made one similar out of half inch plate with multi lug nut application it extends out about as far but you hit it with your air hammer take some right off

[@EasyFixShaun]

Really?!! Wow that is awesome man! I wonder if I could try an air hammer on the one I have? I wouldn't think it would have enough mass. But if it works it works. You should make a video on how you made it and how it works. There are a ton of people in the comments that want to try to make their own also. I think that video would be sweet.😃

[@Zekerose]

Thanks for a real review!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

You are welcome! Thanks for the comment😀

[@marcuspuzio7720]

Awesome i will def pick one up looked easier then pressing one out always hated doing bearings now tbat makes it look so much easier that i have to get one ....thanks for the great content ....new sub for sure

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad to to joint forces with you! Thank you. Have you seen the second video? It solves mounting issues and bearing separation issues I was having with a couple nice tricks and may help also. I love this tool! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@marcuspuzio7720]

@@EasyFixShaun thanks gunna check.it out little later ill prob binge watch tonight while i have a drink and can finally relax ... Thankd so much again ...awesome channel my new friend ...watching from New Jersey

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks a lot! Sounds great. Have a good night.

[@AkiraNakamoto]

I think this kind of unbalanced shock would cause damage to the axle and its accessories.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I see your point. It hasn't caused any issues for me yet, and I have used the tool a lot 🔧

[@davidkuehne476]

The axle is just along for the ride, it should be fine - but it's probably not ideal for the integrity of the knuckle, the centering ring of which will be spread violently by the use of this tool.

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@davidkuehne476 The tool sends a shock to through the bearing and breaks the weakest link. The weakest link is the rust bond holding the bearing in the knuckle.. I have inspected all knuckles after bearing removal and have found no problems. The good news also is that the knuckle is stronger than the rust bond and the bearing. So it seems brutal, but for severely stuck wheel bearings it works quite well. Check out the hub shocker 2.0 video and let me know what you think?!? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@AkiraNakamoto]

@@davidkuehne476 . I think the end of the axle, you call it knuckle, would be a little twisted by the strong shocks. The precise wheel alignment would be a problem.

[@dan79transam65]

Thats what I'm saying. I would never put this kind of force on a wheel hub, its such an uneven pull

[@rogerpullin8997]

Good Video, when I am using lug nuts like that I put the flat side to the work

[@EasyFixShaun]

Right on, thanks a lot! I made a "shocker 2.0" video that solves a couple problems I was having with mounting and bearing separation if you are interested? I only through bolt the tool now with grade 8 bolts and it works awesome. Plus I solved some bearings loosening up or seperating while using the tool too. 🔧🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@michaelshea4372]

One of the most important tools nobody ever thinks about is strapped on your head. In winter time I don’t leave the house without my head lamp. They’re so cheap nowadays I have one hanging everywhere.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I agree! Maybe I’m going blind because I started to rely on it more and more. It makes everything better for me. And it’s always hands free. I made the change maybe like 10 years ago and have never looked back. I have a few rechargeable AA battery’s that make it cheap to operate also. Great minds think alike 😀🔧

[@michaelshea4372]

Yessir. I’m pushin 50 and I know my sight isn’t what it was. First thing I noticed was dark or low light situations.

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@michaelshea4372 well poop. I'm gettin old too then. Thanks for the nice compliment on the headlamp. Its the only way to fly. Thank you coal minors and campers! I think that is probably were the headlamp started out. Not sure. Excellent tool 😃

[@kentbabcock5337]

Wheel studs are 12mm x 1.25. I found it easier at floor level with a jack stand under the control arm so that the suspension isn't absorbing the force of the hammer. 10 lb. sledge did the job with one swat most of the time.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice! I am glad it worked for you and great tips! 😃😃

[@marcophilhom6844]

I'm going to make one from old hub.

[@EasyFixShaun]

*_That is great! I wanted to do the same thing. Let me know how it goes!_*

[@marcophilhom6844]

Will do

[@EasyFixShaun]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E when you make one, make sure and mount it like in the video. Through bolts are the only way to go. Transmit more power to the bearings. Pop out like butter! 😀kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@Viraqua]

I own one of these through Matco. After a year, I just found it easier to go back to using an air hammer to get them out. Less effort and less tennis elbow. I live in a rust state though so maybe they work better in the southern states.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Right on. I live in Michigan and it is very rusty also. There are a quite a few vehicles that are always a problem and I just grab this tool immediately. On others I use a hammer to remove like a typical bearing until I find out it is severely stuck, then I use the tool. I through bolt all vehicles now with grade 8 bolts. And I have discovered a cv axle nut trick to keep the bearing in one piece. Both of those things make a huge difference in popping the bearings out for me. Here is the video if it helps! 🔧🔧kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@MF-kb2nv]

I worked on mine for over 8 hours trying everything several times over including a air hammer. Borrowed one of these off someone and the 3rd whack it was off....pretty rusted up.

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@MF-kb2nv I am glad it worked for you. I don't even do rear subaru bearings without it now. Here is the second video I made where I nearly perfectly 2 things on the tool. Mounting method. Bearing seperation. Hub Shocker 2.0 in case you need to replace another 😃🔧🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@kool42kat]

Great video, thx!

[@EasyFixShaun]

You are welcome! Thank you so much.

[@mtoddvan]

Looks like good tool! Might be concerned that break weak lug bolt though.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Works awesome. I did have problems with that along with the bearing separating into two pieces during removal making more work. Check out the Hub Shocker 2.0 video! Solved both problems thru bolting with grade 8 bolts and keeping the cv axle nut on during removal 🤓🔧kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@BlackthorneBuilds]

If the lug bolts are weak and break from that, they needed replaced anyway. Ya know?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yup. New wheel bearing hub assemblies come with new lug bolts already installed. And grade eight bolts fasten the tool way better to transfer force. And... you don't destroy your lugnuts 😀🔧🔧

[@timmygunz2581]

I just heat it up and hit the studs with a hammer till it comes off i mean if your putting a new hub like you did

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yup I agree! If you can get it to pop out that way that’s the best. 😀

[@chrism4008]

Oh I really like that tool!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Its a great tool if you live where there is rust! 😀🔧

[@richardking6066]

wow - excellent camera-work, lighting etc..

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thank you! Did you see the second video? It’s way better.

[@EasyFixShaun]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E If you need the tool this second video solves two problems I was having with it. Mounting and bearings coming apart because the tool is so strong. Would you let me know how you think the lighting is on the second one? I appreciate the feedback 🔧

[@richardking6066]

@@EasyFixShaun Also excellant! Makes things very clear and easy to follow. Perhaps you might consider making a video to show how you actually light and shoot your videos??

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent!! I’m glad you like it! I could do that. I was thinking of making another channel for random stuff.

[@DylanMorehouse]

INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much!!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

This tool rocks! You are most welcome.

[@J1I9M7M4Y]

Wow.. That was smooth!! Hmmm.. I work as a CNC plasma operator.. I wonder what my next project will be.. 😂😂 Thank´s for the video!!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks a lot! You could make the worlds highest quality shocker with cnc. It would be too nice to use 😃

[@MacRaeAuto]

HA! I had one of those. there are wheel bearings more stubborn than that thing is strong. it was either a subaru or an f-250 and the hub shocker did nothing to help and died under the smashing of a full 12lb sledge. i got much better tricks to remove stubborn wheel bearings, including the miserable subaru rear hub setup. lots a of good technique and tips in your video though. and OMG so nice to see a youtube video made by someone with a lift and who uses power tools. love it . there are so many hacker amateurs doing videos on harbor freight jacks in the street in front of their house......LOL

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks! There is no Subaru hub bearing assembly this will not remove. I have heard of some ford explorers though that are crazy stubborn. Check out the second video I made. I solved mounting using grade 8 bolts only on the tool. Also solved all bearing seperation issues while using the tool. 😃🔧🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@Yophillips3272]

Just because a person can't afford a lift or work on cars enough to justify a lift, doesn't make the person a hack.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I agree. Man made it. Man can fix it.

[@todotuyo5234]

The videos are meant for the do it yourself whom are poor and can not afford to pay a mechanic shop to do it.... So yes they are going to do it in the back or front yard. Those whom have a car lift and power tools can afford to pay a shop to do it for them

[@jimpert6752]

I love mine!!! Work wonders

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! Me too! Have you seen the second hub shocker video? I solved a couple major issues with mounting the tool I was having. I also solved bearing separation issues with the cv axle and nut.

[@Rusty-Metal]

I've got one. It's a 50/50 chance if it works for me. A few times the bearing separated and left me with the flange in my hands and the hub unit still in the car. I just use my air hammer now. Never failed me. Rust belt cars are horrible to work on. I can't believe how stuck these things can be.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Right on! I had the same problems. You are in luck. I completely solved that issue. Check out the new video Hub Shocker 2.0!! 🔧🔧🤓 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmbFqJ-BgNWoqc0

[@andoniades]

Good vid. When using a torque wrench, always stop after the click. If you continue, you'll have to back off the nut and re-torque.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks for the tip! I have "double click ides". Nothing wrong with double clicking to check your work. It will not over tighten the nut 😃🔧🔧

[@laukc7085]

Ford said “hold my beer” when they saw this tool and came up with the rear bearings in the explorer. Steel hub sticks around 2” into an aluminum knuckle. Even with that tool they don’t come out.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Ford wins the bearing design award of the century. Well done 😀😀🔧🔧

[@LTCAproductions]

My Chevy is tapped with m10 bolt holes for that I’ve seen on explorers people take out two studs and drive a bolt with a nut on the other end through those holes and get them off, heat helps yellow torch

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good ways to do it also. 😀🔧🔧

[@howardchandler3368]

Awesome job, I need one of those tool

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yes you do! Check out the new video hub shocker 2.0 🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@elizabethrowlands9419]

wow how expensive , and hitting with a hammer !!!, i loosened my hub in a second with a simple chinese puller from ebay for under 10 pounds !,they work perfectly !

[@EasyFixShaun]

Not everyone needs one of these. Usually when you need it it’s too late. If you don’t have corrosion where you live you are probably ok without one. I’m glad you got your car fixed for cheap! 😊

[@michaelkennedy8573]

Try using that tool on a rear wheel bearing on a Vauxhall insignia, you got lucky,

[@EasyFixShaun]

It is a valuable tool for the tool box. I have found it to be quite effective on a lot of cars. Sometimes it is luck when removing corroded parts. Several methods sometimes need to be applied. This shocker is my go to tool if i can get it to work on all commonly corroded stubborn wheel bearings. It is difficult to get to work on explorers and maybe the Opal you have. There are limitations to everything. The tool works on most 😀🔧

[@shawnjarman9860]

Thanks for the video, I have the material to make one, so thanks again for the savings

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent! No problem. I want to make one also. Let me know how that goes?

[@leorguevara3622]

Sooo, we're just going to ignore the cool retrowave synth music??🤔 😉

[@EasyFixShaun]

Music transcends language and speaks to the soul. Also makes my videos much more gooder. 🔧🔧

[@zaucy_]

And I didn’t know Subaru’s were common for this. I have a 13 wrx and I need to check mine after working on that one today and now seeing your videos. I’m scared lol

[@EasyFixShaun]

Ya they suck. I don't know why. I think Subaru made a big supplier change unfortunately. I live in Michigan and we see 2 and 3 year old cars with horrible corrosion holding them in.

[@EasyFixShaun]

What state are you in?

[@zaucy_]

Easy Fix Maryland. So during the winter there’s a lot of salt and shit on the roads. I bought it from southern Virginia so underneath is immaculate. I’m sure in a few years that won’t be the case tho lol

[@EasyFixShaun]

I hate salt. Our cars don't last and its a real bummer. Nice man! Beautiful car. Well at least you save a few "salt years" from it by buying it somewhere south.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Hey Saucy! Check out the new updated shocker video. This is how I do ALL Subarus now. I would say they are now easy for me. Check out how I mount it and avoid separating the bearings 😃kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@edwardgrabinsky]

When i saw the picture of that thing i thought it was gonna be some sort of janky trailer hitch contraption you rig to a truck hahaha

[@EasyFixShaun]

I have seen some people make weird one that work out of trailer hitch contraptions. This one works better though. I did make an update video hub shocker 2.0 that solves 2 problems I was having with it. The tool rocks! 🔧🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@pospc2]

The way one guy at work removes wheel hubs is he keeps a selection of scrap rotors, he gets the biggest one that fits and bolts it to the hub. Takes a 10lbs sledge and smacks it a couple of times and he is done. The air hammer does help but living in a rust belt state it's always a struggle to remove a hub if it's been on for a while. I could see this helping out however.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Oh wow! Thats a pretty great idea. The hub shocker has been a life saver for me. Have you seen the second video that solves a few mounting issues and bearing separation issues I was having?

[@EasyFixShaun]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@nouseforaname6846]

I've seen this same tool that someone made like 10 yrs ago

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yup that’s the guy. No one used them 10 years ago though.

[@phillhuddleston9445]

Wish I had this today, for a while I wasn't sure I would be able to get it off but traded up to a larger size hammer three times with a short handled 5 pound sledge being the last one and finally started to see it slightly loosen and about 50 hits later it was off.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Oh man. Ya this tool helps a ton! Glad you got the job done though 😀🔧🔧

[@phillhuddleston9445]

@@EasyFixShaun If I ever need to change another I will absolutely buy one.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I use mine frequently 😀🔧🔧

[@pollydor07]

This tool sell on amazon for $108

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yup!! Its much cheaper than 2 years ago

[@jd5179]

just bought the tool - wish me luck trying to replace my rear wheel bearing of 2010 buick enclave.

[@EasyFixShaun]

It will work! Keep me posted please :)

[@jd5179]

Update : front wheel took me like 5 whacks of my 5lb steel mallet - and rear ones does not really need the hub buster. Super easy and never ever finish the job that fast - took me 1 hr each wheel .

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice work man! great tool huh? If you ever have to do it the hard way it really makes you appreciate it 😀

[@chrisackerman8484]

I have a 2013 explorer and trying to get the rear passenger hub out. I’ve got this tool and a 10lb sledge hammer - zero movement even after a ton of really good penetrating lube. I’m a big boy and can swing a hammer - this thing isn’t the be all end all folks. Not working for me. (Yes I used washers and torqued it up good)

[@EasyFixShaun]

Try the updated hub shocker video 2.0. Works every single time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@zorans5200]

My OCD is kicking in watching this guy taking off rusty parts with no penetrating lubricant..

[@EasyFixShaun]

*_You must live in a rust belt state also!?_*

[@EasyFixShaun]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E I still don't use penetrating fluid on the new video. Let me know what you think though please! I solved mounting and bearing separation issues. Subaru rear bearings are now easy for me😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@zorans5200]

@@EasyFixShaun will do!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! Thanks!!

[@zorans5200]

@@EasyFixShaun I like the tool... I always used a blow torch and press.. I just don't know if this method is risking bending anything?

[@pedrotalavera3541]

Thanks for this tip. Seems to be a good tool.

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem! I really has been working great for me. Did you see the followup 2.0 video? It solves mounting issues and bearing separation issues I was having...kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@CSCINF]

👍!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks!! 😃

[@nm-zs2cd]

I'm making one today! Nice!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice! I hope it works out for you. Let me know how it all went 😀

[@nm-zs2cd]

@@EasyFixShaun be better than crawling under the vehicle with a bolt and someone turning the wheel

[@EasyFixShaun]

That works too. My tool is so Awsome. It has saved my time, mind, body, and soul! 😀

[@EasyFixShaun]

Btw! Check out the new video. I solved any mounting issues you will come across with through bolting. And also bearing separation issues with the cv axle and nut, while using the tool. 👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@JD-hy6yc]

I just buy a new hub. No more beating and cussing. The extra money I spend on the hub assembly is worth it when you take into account time, sweat, gas to the auto parts store for tool rental, mental breakdown, and therapy sessions from pressing in a bearing.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I agree with you. This tool though is for hub style bearings only. Here is the second video it has a lot more information on how to make it work 😃🔧🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@seanjeffery9171]

Have had one at my shop for years Best tool ever .. Well that and the big ass dead blows

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice man. I feel like I’m behind the the times a bit! I have had mine a couple years now. It’s amazing. Life saver. 😃

[@93stang19]

60k an needs a new wheel bearing .... Smh 🙄

[@EasyFixShaun]

I know! Subbies have a slight problem in the rear right now 🤨

[@HarryMac-Scotland]

Might last a bit longer if they were torqued correctly... 😇

[@EasyFixShaun]

Always! Subaru’s have a manufacture problem right now though and seem to be failing way too premature. Compared to old subbies that would usually go 100k easily on bearings...

[@93stang19]

Turbo issues , bearing issues , sounds expensive ... No thx

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@93stang19 I agree. What do you think about tesla in general? Are they any good? Do you think they make survive or dominate or go bankrupt?

[@Gorilla2304]

Wow awesome video made my life easier 😁😁😂😂

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! Mine too😀🔧

[@donniepierce2293]

an old rotor put on backwards and a big pipe wrench works good also.

[@EasyFixShaun]

good tip 😃

[@zaucy_]

Hell year dude that’s awesome might have to invest in one of these. Looked it up after you told me and your video was the first one that popped up!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Dude if you do more than modern Subaru rear bearing the tool is so worth it. It works great.

[@zhaoy9955]

Thank you for sharing this tool! Just wondering can this tool damage the knuckle when you hit the wheel hub so violently?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Anything is possible. I haven't seen it happen yet though. The tool seems to really do what its designed to do in most all applications i have used it for, which is breaking the rust bond between the bearing's and knuckle. The only vehicles its not powerful enough for so far is some 2500's and rear ford explorer bearings 😀

[@thepamechanic4540]

Your title is a little off I have found a few front bearings on 2500 and 3500 trucks the hub shocker I've had for years failed to remove. It's the best tool by far for removal. The only tool that gets EVERTHING off is a torch. The 1/4" plate on the top of mine is about beat to 1/8" in places. But still performs way better than any other bearing tool I have found.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sorry about that. It is a tool of last resort at times. With a lot of corroded bearings it has been a life saver for me. There are some bearings it can not handle and heavy duty trucks are some and I have heard it will not remove the rear of a new explorer generation. I haven't had the chance to try the explorer. On heavy duty I usually use the hydraulic power steering and socket combo method to push on the mount bolts. I agree, the torch removes all wheel bearings! haha. Can create some other issues sometimes but is the ultimate remove "ANY" wheel bearing tool 🔧😃

[@bluehousestudios6442]

I used the same tool on the rear of my Subaru forester, attached it snugly with OEM lug nuts, hammered it with all of my might with a 4lb hammer over 200 times and it didn't budge. My feeling is if this guy can remove his hub with a couple of taps from a ball peen hammer that he probably could have gotten it off some other way anyhow. This obviously works for some people but it is no magic solution to this age-old problem.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I made a second video that solves all the problems I had with the tool. 1. I use 8lb sledge now. 2. I mount them with grade 8 bolts to secure. 3. I have a cv axle nut trick to keep the bearing in one piece if it starts to separate. You can even use it to pull it back together during the process. Sorry you had trouble. It isn't so much the tool that is the problem. It is Subaru's INSANE bearings. They stick beyond anything I have seen. Any Subaru rear bearing and Ford EDGE/EXPLORER top the list right now in difficulty 🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@Enonymouse_]

Rotors are frequently rust-welded at the seam of the lip of the hub assembly, an abrasive pad around the lip of it helps. I hit it with PB blaster too. If i'm replacing the rotor and other components I am not shy about using a min-sledge hammer.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Same here! Rust makes you creative doesn't it? I hate rust haha 😀🔧🔧

[@Enonymouse_]

@@EasyFixShaun I ordered an air gun after watching people bust off those wheel bearings in less than a minute with it. :) A valuable tool to add to my air tool arsenal regardless. I also saw people free up frozen bolts with an air gun you can't fit get any kind of impact gun or ratchet on due to space. PB+creative application of shock from the air chisel, boom.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! I'm glad that worked out great for you. Are hammer's are vital for rust problems. Very handy 😀🔧🔧

[@justinyoungstown]

Have a harbor freight arc welder. Going to a make one of these at the shop. I normally air hammer and beat it off with a 5 pound mini sledge or get the torch out.

[@EasyFixShaun]

You can totally make one! Make it as heavy duty as possible. 😃🎄

[@justinyoungstown]

@@EasyFixShaun will buy the metal from the local welding place. I work as a tech so maybe even scrap metal cut up with a grinder or torch. Yeah, I will add the little bash plates as well for. Reinforcement so it doesn't bend the pipe.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I would love to see a home made tool! You should make a video on it.

[@justinyoungstown]

@@EasyFixShaun I work at a used car dealership as a mechanic/tech and I live in Ohio so the rust belt. Sometimes hubs are a pain to get off. Although if u have the car on a lift up above and a 5 pound sledge it'll come off easy as you can stand under the car and smack the hub, turn a little and smack again. I seen a comment about messing up the knuckle. Never heard or seen it happen. The taper on the knuckle gets messed up over time anyways especially when suspension components start to wear and put more stress on the knuckle. I see lowes and home depot both sell the square hot rolled pipe. I'd assume 1/2" should be more then thick enough. The nice thing about making it yourself is that it should be able to fit any bolt pattern as you can drill additional holes. By the way, I have had a hub seized to the cv axle so bad that I had to put about 10 tons of pressure on it and pretty much melt the hub off of the cv in order for the press to release it. Of course I stood around the corner as it was heating with that much pressure applied 😂

[@EasyFixShaun]

Man the rust we put up with here is hard to describe. But I think you just did it wonderfully! It sucks so bad and there's just no way to stop it. All we can do is be creative and find ways around it best we can. I have seen all of the same things you are describing. I have even had to just cut shafts and bearings in order to save the knuckles. It is just so unbelievable sometimes. Great ideas man! Thanks for the comment. Let me know how your homemade tool goes would ya!?

[@markssmallenginerepair3593]

19 year subaru tec. (now retired). Never had them work in Maine due to high mileage and rust.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Really! Cool man. I don't know how you retired, please share you secret 😃. Michigan has a massive rust issue. The tool is the only thing that efficiently and consistently will remove stuck bearings for me. If it doesn't remove them, I go straight to the press. If that doesn't work.....red wrench. Hey would you mind checking out the 2.0 video I made on these and letting me know what you think from a mechanics standpoint?? If you have time? I mean....you are retired 😃🔧kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@markssmallenginerepair3593]

@@EasyFixShaun I have always torched them and air hammered them out. Not that this tool doesn't work well, I just hadn't had any luck myself! Sent you an email BTW.

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@markssmallenginerepair3593 Nice man. Whatever method works is always good! Sounds good. I will check that out. 🔧

[@andyracksthecams]

Pretty nifty. I have spent a few minutes with a slide hammer and lots of used energy doing this job.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Me too. Slide hammer works don't get me wrong. But for a stuck bearing I go straight to the hub shocker. I made a hub "shocker 2.0" that solves a couple problems with the tool. Mounting and bearing seperation. Both methods can be used on a slide hammer also! 😃🔧🔧kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@MegaChuck345]

I use an old rotor and I put it on backwards and put nuts on. Gives you more leverage to hammer the bearing off. Just a tip if anyone has one lying around.

[@EasyFixShaun]

That is a great idea Michael! 😃

[@kerrygibbs8198]

Thanks for the great information!!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

You bet! I have an updated video that solves all the problems I was having with the tool if you want to check it out. This tool rocks. 😃🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@storejoshuprite]

The holes in the rotors accept bolt and make the rotor removal job much quieter and easy.

[@EasyFixShaun]

For sho! In michigan though sometimes that method will rip the brake linings off the shoes inside. There is usually a rust ridge on the inside of the rotor. So the best here is to give a hit and see if everything can be broken loose and slipped off. 😃 Check out the second video and let me know what you think if you don't mind??? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zUiqeDmdGDj9E

[@storejoshuprite]

@@EasyFixShaun I live in PA, so I have something of a clue with rust. It's the red-B R O W N reality of our "Salt Life" in the rust belt. lol. The first time I did rotors on the Impreza, I was hammering for 20 minutes on the one rotor and it just wouldn't budge so I consulted yee oldé youtubes to see if I was missing something as I only had GM's before. That's when I picked up the bolt trick from one of the "Subaru" Technician channels. Thankfully, I have yet to experience P-brake shoe separation. It may help that only use a ratchet and walk the rotor off slowly, but I can't really say for sure as I haven't tried it on any other vehicle. As a side note, I'm slow in general, hence why I never became a professional mechanic. lol. I'm still on the oem parking shoes with 235k+ miles on my '15 Impreza hatch and I have gone through four sets of brakes thus far. That may be because I typically do rotor and pads together regardless of disc life so there hasn't been time for serious wear to create a larger than specified lip. They last about 50k miles typically, which I easily cover in less than a year right now. However, the last set I got 80k with a bit of life left. I used Raybestos Element3 Hybrid pads and plain centric rotors. In any case, I'll be sure to keep that in mind when I start driving less than I do now! In my experience fresh pads on old rotors (or drums), even with a trip to the machine shop and a proper break in, end up in warping "great" pedal about half way through pad life. Being a bit of a science/engineering nerd, I know that warping is caused by heat/stress cycling and has literally changed the alignment of the metal crystals. So I don't trust them for longevity after they warp, especially since I do rideshare work. I'll be due soon for bearings all around (again) myself and will be looking into this tool. It makes economic and time sense between taking the spindles off, taking them to the machine shop, and taking the car in for an alignment afterwards. Ii want to thank you for taking the time to respond and providing me with new to me information. I REALLY do appreciate it. AlsoI really enjoyed both videos. I hope you had a great holiday and wish you and yours a happy and bountiful New Year!

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@storejoshuprite Yup I agree. It makes everything so much more difficult. It sucks. 😃