MAJOR FAULT FIXED ON MY MK6 FORD ESCORT VAN!

[@Mk2Mitch]

After some consideration I’m going to be replacing the shoes on both vehicles! Thank you for the comments, I should have ordered shoes when I got the brake cylinders. Fear not, they will be changed!

[@markbuckman4393]

Just a quick question are the bolts that hold the shock absorber plate in M10 Thanks

[@mike_themechanic]

Hi mate. I noticed you using the red pats key to start the car. That key is the one needed to program any new keys. We used to tell customers back in the day not to use them as it's really expensive if you loose or break that key as you have to re-program the entire system

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for noticing I’m using the red key mate! In all honestly I hadn’t realised I was using it as I have both keys on my bunch 👍🏻 I’m going to take your advice and place the red key in the handbook, thank you 😎

[@petermac79]

Mitch that offside rear tyre is a Goodyear GT, it's as old as time itself, get it changed pronto mate

[@Mk2Mitch]

I plan on getting both rear tyres swapped out very soon! Thank you for pointing it out pal 👍🏻

[@charliecoco2115]

You'll need to change the rear shoes on both cars Mitch. They have soaked up brake fluid and cleaning them will not work as they are porous material. The composition, integrity, safety and effectiveness of the shoes has been permanently compromised.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the advice, I’ll be changing both sets 👍🏻

[@dannyc4871]

Good idea using the ratchet strap. Your channel and Baz Meredith are my favourite mechanic videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you enjoyed the video 😎

[@stevielegrand]

What a kind brother you are, Mitch!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Got to help her out 👍🏻

[@NickHudson2]

Great video Mitch and a yes from me to the day in the life style videos although all your content and you are top notch mate! Looking forward to the next one 👌

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate! Glad you like the ‘day in the life’ idea for some more videos 😎

[@raymondmumford6255]

Love watching you and your videos. You're the coolest nicest guy.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal! 👍🏻

[@martinsherred8302]

For sure every day videos would be great,great content as ever.👌👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you like the idea, thank you 👍🏻

[@GaryEastwood]

I always fit the springs to the shoe then mount the shoes. Then there is no struggling with pliers to fit the springs

[@Mk2Mitch]

Not a bad idea, I’ll try next time! 👍🏻

[@NeilCoatsworth-z7v]

Hi mich loved video great idea with ratchet strap. Yes please more videos I am learning a lot of stuff of you mich . Use to be able to buy repair kit for the brake cylinder cheers Neil

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate! Interesting to hear about the repair kit for a wheel cylinder, I guess back when it was more cost effective to replace the seals 👍🏻

[@georgemorrison6689]

When you say she has locking wheel nut you were not joking they were nearly locked up solid, we used to wash the shoes off then burn them off with gas torch because the brake fluid would soak into the shoes and that would help burn it out, good to see you at it Mitch,

[@Mk2Mitch]

I see, not a bad idea! On further consideration I’ll change both sets of rear shoes on the vehicles 👍🏻

[@fourQQ]

Keep the videos up mate , love it all , the auctions , diy mechanic, ride alongs , brilliant channel

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you, I’m glad your enjoying the channel 😎

[@restocal63vw82]

Excellent workmanship and content. Keep up your good work. May I suggest you use safety goggles when removing and installing springs.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal! Yes some safety goggles wouldn’t go a miss next time 👍🏻

[@micktuck5377]

Yes days videos please, all classic’s welcome

[@Mk2Mitch]

Brilliant, thank you for the answer 😎

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Nice job Mitch 👌 I love that escort Van I’m actually looking for a nice tidy one for myself but there not easy to find as I’m sure your aware . There’s a lot of them about still but most are rubbish and not really worth the effort. I want to daily mine as a personal everyday ride …fingers crossed one will turn up 🤞

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hi mate, good to hear your in the market for buying an escort van. I agree many are rusty and not worth the hassle but there’s a few offered at Anglia Car Auctions next sale 👍🏻

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

@@Mk2Mitch thanks mate I’ll have a good look at them cheers 👍

[@BlackpoolAl]

Hey Mitch, just wanted to say that i love your content, i have watched every video and i also watch the ACA live auctions, always see you in the background throughout those weekend and was super stoked to see you getting interviewed on the last auction weekend ( I could never goto one of those auctions as god only knows what i would end up guying) it's strange but i left school in 1983 and became an apprentice mechanic for a well known Ford dealer that used to me in Bletchley, i was working on all your favorite fords when they were brand new out of the showroom lol, replacing those break shoes will be a wise move mate as you will get problems if you don't, just thought id say hi, keep up the great vids, yes to a day in the life, did you sell the VW camper or is that still on the fleet?

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the comment mate! Very interesting to hear you’ve worked on many of my dream classics, when they were brand new 😁 The camper might be making a departure but there’s a video to come first 👍🏻

[@millie1107]

Loving the content Mitch and it would be great for you to do the " follow me day " video's, thanks again.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate, I’ll try and creat some interesting ‘day in the life’ videos 😎

[@sophiefox2492]

Yes definitely day in the life of mk2 Mitch 😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you like the idea 😎

[@tlsc2006]

Yeah buddy post all the videos you want will be good to see a day in the life 👍👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Wicked, glad you like the idea mate 😎

[@charliejackman2953]

I like all your content Mitch, can't fault it. 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, really appreciate it! 👍🏻

[@andyt2704]

Great idea with the strap 👌👌

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate, always works for me!

[@michelewalley8733]

Look after them knees

[@chucky2316]

Yes good advice I'm 43 and my knees ache I was a young dude like him once. Put some foam down lad

[@dale3852]

Very interesting mate.

[@martinsherred8302]

For sure to do an every day video,great content as ever.👌👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you like the idea 😎

[@poppydogz]

Love your content fella, the more the merrier 🍻 Cheers..

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate!

[@Geckatron]

Cool video dude - I liked it 😁

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! Glad you liked the video 😁

[@barrywood5357]

use the force young jedi oh bugger a ratchet strap will do

[@digger8090]

You need some knee pads or a nice soft cushion to keep under your. Knees,or you will feel it later in life

[@fourQQ]

Love these videos mate , i try and do what i can if i get the time ,

[@robertoneill2685]

Keep them coming mate 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate, will do 👍🏻

[@271chrissy]

Looks good under the van...good work man......but van does need some alloys.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal! Alloys are on the cards 👀

[@271chrissy]

@@Mk2Mitch Some RS 2000 would look good. from mk5 Escort.

[@michaelcopse2013]

Hi mitch and yeah the video's coming mate...Mike skegness

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers Mike! 👍🏻

[@_Brad_D]

Rear number plate wearing the 'George Rees' name - an old Ford dealership in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire that ceased trading not long after your van was manufactured.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Very interesting piece of information! Possibly the original dealer plate then?

[@Absolutenutter68]

Nice job 👍👍👌

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@GPH2474]

I reckon them vans squeaked on startup from new, my dad had new company ones back in the day as a plumber.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Haha I agree mate 🤣 Will be getting a new aux belt soon!

[@billywhizz98]

Great video any more updates on the escort

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate, coming very soon!

[@G4RY1159]

Thanks again man

[@Mk2Mitch]

Not a problem mate! 👍🏻

[@richardjones7036]

Good video pal hows my mk2 escort coming on

[@Mk2Mitch]

Slow progress but video coming very soon!

[@richardjones7036]

@@Mk2Mitch slow is better than non my brother 👌 Im like that work and other commitments have slowed my nova build right down and looking like its going to appear next year now but good things take time

[@peternicho]

liked the video we want more

[@Mk2Mitch]

Plenty more to come!

[@chucky2316]

You need to change the shoes mate they are contaminated once fluid is on them.

[@Mk2Mitch]

They will be changed 👍🏻

[@colinmccaughey418]

Ford intended it to be called a KA because it looked so different to a car

[@Mk2Mitch]

Do they look that different to a Fiat 500? After all, they’re technically the same 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@colinmccaughey418]

Please don't call it a k. A ista ka

[@Mk2Mitch]

Very controversial, many people I know call it a K A and many others call it a KA, is anyone really wrong? 🤣

[@geraldmcmahon7361]

👍👏🫡🤙💪👋🏻