I need to pump the brakes on my electric jeep conversion project (episode 20)

I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1956 Jeep CJ5 and converting it to an electric vehicle. Since the motor and power steering are now taking up the space where the master cylinder was, I need to hang in on the firewall. And plumb all the brakes.
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[@kennethney4260]

@15:37 that joke about putting a spring on it actually caused me physical pain 😂

[@geoffholmes2719]

“Put a spring on it”. 😂 Hilarious and as usual superb content.

[@FliesLikeABrick]

the idea of using the clutch as a regen override is pretty clever and multi-purpose

[@thechadwick22]

Making a full set of brake lines without having to angrily rip out a line with no flare nut on it.. Achievement Unlocked!

[@weriov]

I'm enjoying this project so much - most of what you do (both mechanically and in terms of fabrication) is way above my skill level, but I always learn something from your explanations and watching you work. Can't wait to see the finished product, but the journey there is just as enjoyable. Kudos, Jeremy!

[@ericdblade]

All I know is that if I wander into a post apocalypse village, I hope Jeremy is the local fix it from random parts guy!

[@wiresmith2398]

Haven't even started the video and I've done myself an injury rolling my eyes. Top shelf dad joking, maximum groan.

[@upallnightgolf]

I'm 64 years old and still learning. You are a wonderful teacher. I love the way you engineer on the fly. It just works.

[@veryInteresting_]

I'm just now realizing this whole channel is an elaborate ruse to deliver dad jokes, isn't it?

[@sjv6598]

You’re on fire with the uploads Jeremy! 😊

[@BadYossa]

As ever, a really excellent vid. So many clever wee jokes in there. The "Spring on it" reference made me giggle. Nice one

[@xne1592]

This chap is brilliant. I watch a lot of this kind of content on KZbin being a practising anorak, he is far and away the best. Me and my brother bought a 1942 Ford jeep out of a scrapyard in the early seventies, it had been issued in October 1942 according to the brass plates on the dash. It was written off and seized but our father said getting it running would be a good experience. I was 12 and my brother 10, we lived on a farm and had a couple of miles of track before we got to a mainroad. The last half mile was up a steep narrow twisting hill. It was a shared track and some of the other farmers had Landrovers. Back then we would have snow in the winter which would blow across the track and block it completely. The land rovers would all get stuck but generally the jerp could get past them. The only time it stuck was if the snow managed to get compacted underneath and take the weight off the wheels. To make things more exiting at the bottom of the hill there was a reservoir at either side of the track....

[@Rubbernecker]

I love this series!!!

[@dethmasterwithajaw]

i was thinking about that he really should tie that nice thick master cylinder bracket to the steering column, it wont fly like that, and lo and behold, to my surprise you actually paid attention and resolved that potential disaster! i love it! nice work

[@hansenprecision9390]

You are very clever. Interesting how you can use anything to make what you need!!

[@larryboschen1287]

I love your fixes and super enjoy You're sarcastic wit.

[@stevenseeley8817]

Definitely an under rated channel. Keep up the good work.

[@joeromanak8797]

Not a fan of EVs but I’m liking this project and I like your presentation style. I think you’re doing a good job of engineering on the fly. She’s going to look like a vintage Jeep but driving this buggy will be a new experience for anyone who tries it out. You’ve got me hooked and I’m anxious to see how it all shakes out as a finished project. I’m confident that it will be just what you originally envisioned. Good luck. Now, get back to work! 🥸👍👀👋✅

[@sherylryan7038]

You continue to be my favourite man on KZbin oh I mean great content ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😅😅

[@TheMortenjohansen]

Great videos. Love the jokes. Looking forward to hearing, i mean seeing it run 😂 Greetings from Norway

[@pyromedichd1]

Skill and determination are you best assets.

[@MgBaggg]

That perfect fit of the pin in the anvil made me chuckle

[@Wheel_Horse]

Awesome work Jeremy! Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@esmon5358]

Neat to see you shout out junk yard digs, they are one of the channels I watch and somehow I got on your stuff now haha

[@josseman]

Fantastic intro! You really got me there with the amount of videos you’ve pumped out lately! Really impressive

[@jeremylastname873]

You nailed the title! 😂 On bench bleeding the MC: If you just barely bump the pedal/pushrod several dozen times before you start stroking it you can actually get it to work without blocking the ports. You basically do tiny semi-strokes until you no longer see bubbles upon the next few bumps. I learned this in desperation after I had installed one dry and had to drive it to work in a couple of hours. This was after an all-nighter, of course. Figuring this out allowed me to actually get a shower in that morning. 😂

[@joemcgarry1106]

Great video. I love this project.

[@williemickbillie]

never seen an electric clutch before!

[@RotarySMP]

You know there is a saying in the homebuilt aircraft scene. "Change one thing, change everything!" You are in a late project blinky loop here.

[@JeremyMakesThings]

Brackets are hard. I should build a bracket making robot.

[@JeremyMakesThings]

Also, in my case, I just went in figuring I was changing everything.

[@RotarySMP]

@@JeremyMakesThings That is how it all starts isn't it. That kind of thinking led me down the CNC rabbit hole.

[@mikebroom1866]

Anchorlube is def. one of those sponsors that's worth it. Works great.

[@kitmaira]

I started watching this series after I had purchased a Jeep in similar condition a couple of years ago. Never thought this would go in this direction. Now I can’t stop watching. I do hope to someday get my 69 on the road again, preferably before I’m dead. But it will have the Dauntless six in it if I ever do.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Groeat project to follow thanks for sharing 🦘

[@gafrers]

Great work as always

[@sierraspecialtyauto7049]

You're using the best current material for the brake lines, but I'll note that while the lines on the truck when you got it may have been copper, the original lines were galvanized steel. There were a VERY few vehicles in the late '20s that had copper between the reservoir and the master, but in over 20 years of restoring brake parts for old cars I never saw OE copper brake lines.

[@Anon-mk4ms]

I'm enjoying this channel very much.

[@deancoley7987]

Just happy that you have not found an old washing machine or lathe from 21:38 1914 to renovate to distract you and us from the Jeepster

[@Rustinox]

Good idea to install brakes on the car. Maybe one day they will be useful :)

[@kendingsor]

I like the part where you made a Holy pedal box. The number of pedals you shall have is three, no more no less.

[@leestons]

BRAKES

[@honeycuttracing]

Kids are made to bleed brakes 😉😏🤣 Lil go-fers, go fer this, go fer that 😂😂

[@TheChillieboo]

Awesome!

[@TalRohan]

very nice, some really great fixes there...Not sure that being done having kids would be my main worry about the pointy thing but there we go...must be a pain threshold thing ROFLOL Thanks for sharing.

[@mahdialsenussi3066]

Nice work ❤️ 👍🏼

[@BMC1100]

Unsupported brake pipes can crack from weird harmonic vibrations. I had a heavy truck that used to repeatedly break one brake pipe. It stopped after I got the drive shaft rebuilt.

[@deeiks12]

I recently fixed the gear lever on one of my cars. Did the same kind of test in a wise and with a hammer to see if it would break. Nope, all god. But everyting back together only for it to break again after shifting it 3 times.

[@bborkzilla]

My 88 S-10 base model has manual brakes (and everything else). Could be a good candidate for electrification when the Iron Duke gives out since it wouldn't need any retrofitting

[@weekendwarriorwade]

awesome!!

[@dirtdart81]

gdit, the "I like it so I'm gonna put a spring on it" got me good. Take your dang comment and thumbs up XD

[@TheDistur]

Stopping is important I guess.

[@janalbertusbezuidenhout1195]

Brakes.....not breaks. 😊

[@JeremyMakesThings]

Doh! We all make mistakes. Fixed it. The bad part is errors like that really bother me.

[@jimurrata6785]

I dont know how much vibration and body flex you expect to see, but i would probably have wound some extra brake line around a pipe or bottle to provide a service loop (coil) before mating to the master cylinder....

[@JeremyMakesThings]

I accounted for that with the routing with a few extra bends. Should be fine. Maybe?

[@jimurrata6785]

@@JeremyMakesThings I'm v Sure you've left space enough. In refrigeration a service coil leaves you extra to change out a compressor and resolder the line In automotive the manufacturers say it's so there's never any stress on the MC fitting where the line might flex thousands of times at the nut, causing a tear or work hardening. Not meant as any kind of criticism, just a question and observation. I'm really enjoying your project and the thought process that goes into it! 👍.

[@JeremyMakesThings]

@@jimurrata6785 no, you’re right, and it’s something I thought about. The front line goes from the MC to a p-clip on the firewall, then a large bend to a p-clip on the frame. The back line goes from the MC to the proportioning valve (also mounted to the body), then a series of bends before it ends up on the frame rail. Of course, there’s still a small amount of flex between the MC and the rest if the body…so there’s always some guesswork involved, and I made pretty good guesses, but second opinions are always welcome.

[@jimurrata6785]

@@JeremyMakesThings it's YOUR project, and you're doing an amazing job! Copper/nickel is really easy to form double flares and the like. The whole reason it's DOT approved is because it isn't supposed to work harden and fracture like steel or copper, so I wouldn't be too concerned, really.. 🙄

[@Teklectic]

Hey! I made a 3D printable bracket for that brake switch for use in Tesla conversions I've been doing, I'm guessing you don't need it now, but let me know if you want the STL for it!

[@niallknowsthings]

the only acceptable use for carriage bolts

[@davedyck3982]

But... I'm done having kids. 😂

[@Vikingwerk]

Yeah, bench bleeding takes forever.

[@dylanromine4101]

I gravity bleed brakes often

[@barthanes1]

No sir, you are not an idiot. An idiot would have grabbed a bigger hammer.

[@patricktyra7316]

i thought i invented the quick grip bleeding method

[@marshahostetter3624]

I don't think you hurt anything making it electric you would put an easy grand in engine and everything

[@TheZzziggy]

2 legit 2 quit!

[@Stilly1]

Are you Jesse James brother?

[@mastasolo]

Are you gonna call this an EJ?

[@Andrew_Fernie]

Didn't miss off even one flare nut? Surely you had at least one on backwards? If you say you didn't I'll never believe anything you say !!

[@JeremyMakesThings]

I have trouble believing it too. I feel like it was a major accomplishment.

[@JeremyMakesThings]

(Did make one line too short though…but it still had both flare nuts)

[@Andrew_Fernie]

@@JeremyMakesThings OK, so you're not a unicorn 😃

[@Andrew_Fernie]

@@JeremyMakesThings No less than astounding 👍

[@deuce454]

why not an electric brake booster ... honda ?

[@JeremyMakesThings]

I don’t think it would need it. It’ll be light enough (~2800lbs) and will have regenerative braking, so the mechanical brakes won’t be working very hard.

[@Tishers]

If you had quit it would be 'heart-breaking".

[@LarsPantsonFars]

The ol square peg in a round hole truly is the hardest problem.

[@guy_b]

Bodge job. Softened hard steel parts lol.

[@slicksiderepairllc2822]

Brakes on an electric vehicle….. are you planning on rolling it down a hill ? Most of those electric vehicles just sit in front of a charger somewhere I think. lol 😂

[@FishyBoi1337]

you think? You should read somethin instead

[@slicksiderepairllc2822]

@@FishyBoi1337 read something while I wait to charge a electric car ?

[@hrxy1]

superb vid thanks

[@nothingbutthisthatandtheother]

perhaps just put real brakes in, a set of proper hydraulic brakes will sort it out.

[@jdmccorful]

Moving ahead and lookin good. Hope none of that stuff comes loose an you've got to figure it all out. Again?? Enjoy your sense of humor.