Project Hyundai SantaFe: Rear Brakes, Bearings, Parking Brakes & Dust Shields

[@DougHinVA]

A real mechanic at work.... no cussing, no anger, has all the tools he needs and uses them and does just what is needed to accomplish the ordered job. A good example to follow when working on your own car.

[@missingdll2976]

As a mechanic in central Texas...I thank god I never see rust like you do on practically every car. Love the work you do Mr. O. Keep it up buddy!

[@phillipscornavacco8758]

Being a retired truck mechanic I sure enjoy watching your you tube videos. You're very knowledgeable and talented. I'm from the Chicago area and I'm quite familiar with the road salt issues. Any young mechanics starting out should be watching your videos because you're quite the teacher.Keep up the great work Eric and stay safe.

[@LithOli-gu8qm]

The absolute best auto repair channel on youtube. Real world examples. Cars rust and you have to deal with it. Much more useful than the channels that work on new cars or on cars that were taken apart, put back together and then filmed. Love it.

[@davidrowland9721]

I’m an Apprentice Mechanic in Ireland and not gonna lie I’ve gone too some of your videos and I’ve learned more through your videos than I did in my 2 recent collage phases so thank you is in order

[@clarkireland3318]

The sheep sound for the fluid film is fantastic sir

[@jonsaxon3997]

Yes it is!

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Its not baaaad is it.

[@2dogstrucking107]

I agree! Love that sound effect!

[@vernonrice3539]

Yes that sheep sound is funny everytime

[@unicorn7337]

I can't use it in my own garage now without that sound effect popping into my head! 😂

[@scflooring8658]

I think I speak for a lot of us but I really enjoy that you talk to us like we are right in the shop with you!!! It’s great 👍 👍thank you!!

[@beaviskornholio2754]

Imagine a certain someone from north Carolina trying to do that job. That someone would be on the floor crying because it is so hard. Love your channel and your way of doing things.

[@vespamorelli7090]

No internet, no TVs, no phones ....... but uploads the best vids ever just proves Eric O can fix anything ! As he rightly says ....... I’M THE BOSS 👍🏼😁😁

[@huntertate5607]

Rubber tire valve stem works miracles for plugging brake hose banjos. Keep up the GREAT work SMA

[@anthonyl2082]

Favorite part - "anybody ever hugged a porcupine" and "I'm just hitting stuff now" Eric O. you are by far my favorite mechanic that also produces videos. Maybe we get can you a roadshow.

[@gamerdudex420]

just a returned free tip friday, if you remove the 4 differential mounting bolts and let it down the whole way no suspension removal is needed to gain access to the wheel bearing bolts. much faster and easier. as always keep up the great videos.

[@davide.s.9880]

I liked the music added at the beginning. When you say the " jiggly bits " it puts a smile on my face most times.

[@JanitorJay83]

David E.S. Most men, and some women, just have a natural reaction of smiling at the mention of “jiggly bits” 😂

[@corey0224]

I understand Mr. O, sometimes you’ve just got to sleep or you’ll end up breaking stuff! I just love your channel sir, I’m a mechanic for Home Depot tool rental and I repair my coworkers vehicles on the the side on my days off for extra scrilla. You have helped me diagnose many vehicles and just want you to know that I’m very thankful for your time, may God bless you and yours!👍🏼

[@williamgagnonroadboxservice]

Thanks again Eric. I let my students see real world repairs. And the fact that you show US the opps moments is GREAT. Have a good weekend sir and rest up

[@deanthacker2839]

Great video series so far with the Santa Fe, it brings back some memories from when I was a parts guy at a Hyundai dealership. That body style of Santa Fe starting in 2007 had known issues with rear hub & bearings. There's a dust shield that supposed to cover and protect the side of the bearing, but the ones that were put on in the factory had a gap that allowed dirt, grit and crud to get in and destroy the bearing. They were also prone to front sway bar links wearing out, fuel level sending units failing (they have two) and rear differential coupling units seizing. Very popular vehicles though!

[@dmo848]

Had no idea. Thank u

[@keytothegate68]

Yes, experiencing those exact issues on my rusty/crusty 220K 2007 Santa Fe, I have two of them , one I purchased new and am the original owner, and both have fuel level sending unit go bad plus the rust issues. however, one of them is a manual 5 speed !

[@titi7776]

Hi European Santa fe 2007 4WD owner here, at 200.000+ Miles I have changed sway bar bushes and rear hubs at 250.000 miles..No major issues if you wash and take care of your car.

[@unicorn7337]

I was more than half asleep when I watched this one last night, so I'm watching it again this morning over a cup of coffee!

[@someguyonli]

Not sure how many of these comments you read, but I want to sincerely thank you for these videos. I've gone from knowing absolutely nothing to knowing a little about maintenance and repair :). I even went out and bought some tools! Who knows? Maybe one day I will even use them. Thanks again. You've got a friend on Long Island.

[@spelunkerd]

What a creative design, use a flex washer to offer some 'give' to the system, so applied torque reaches a plateau. That would also reduce the chance of early bearing failure when the assembly robots ovetorque to align cotter pin holes. Cool.

[@russelldilworth1784]

All european cars have used this design for decades now....You americans are behind the times with car tech chum lol

[@NLJ1953]

Korean know how.

[@russelldilworth1784]

@@NLJ1953 No actually..... The bellville washer was invented by a French man over a hundred years ago... but as it goes with automotive applications was used on Peugeot and citroen cars before Korean cars were even on the market in Europe!!!

[@johnarohde9444]

Thank you for being awesome that short cut was perfect! I took off the lower A frame ,shock and trailing arm and I got the axle out of the way to get to the 4 bolts holding on the bearings in and tapped it out with hammer. Thank you for being awesome. I use PB blaster too spray on the bolts

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Brooks said when he hangs out on the weekend he only frequents venues with BRASS bands.its good to unwind when you been hammered (on)all week 😎

[@SouthMainAuto]

Well played sir

[@ianlane7026]

I was that involved with this videeo that when Eric said "Close your eyes" as he sprayed the brake hose, I did!! 😊 What a nit wit I am. 😂🤣😆

[@naushad911]

but he didn't!

[@flyinhawaiian57]

I love that you take the adage that anything is a hammer depending on how hard you want to swing it to heart. Pliers, airtools, screwdrivers, sockets, ratchets; I think I've seen you use everything.

[@christheother9088]

Yeah I think it was "Every tool has a hammer side, even a hammer". Sort of related to "Don't know which end of screwdriver to hit a nail with".

[@JockeyCake]

I really appreciate the internet, when I see nice job like this. Thank you for sharing this experience.

[@robc5955]

Thanks for takin the time to bring us along Eric, it is appreciated. Living in a remote-ish part of the Scottish Borders I see a fair bit of rust, but that is another level, think I’d be pissed working on that crud everyday.

[@jeffho1727]

Lol. 23:17. I'm an ex army mechanic who went into teaching and that is one of the issues with the lockdown and parents.Kids lie easily and often because everything is immediate to them with very little thought of the future.We spend years getting used to the ways they use to get out of work. Keep the faith, do the best you can, dont let it get you down..

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Too True😃

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

They use the same ways of getting out of work we did. Only the names change.

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@InsideOfMyOwnMind He said "kids", he didn't specify generations.

[@chex313]

If there is a problem with a kid, I look at the parent....My daughter is married , 24 and she still asks permission if she visits, to use our things or eat our food.

[@ericl452]

I've done brakes a bunch myself over the years, but I always enjoy your videos. I live in upstate South Carolina and I am fascinated by all the crusty rust in your vehicles! Cars don't rust very much around here.

[@luisamoa2500]

Thank God 🙏 for fluid film. I coat all my cars undercarriage twice a year and not even my winter daily which is a 1995 Toyota Camry looks nothing close to that rust bucket. Eric the king of working on rusted gems. No other subscription comes close to SMA

[@robokane1187]

Good video, straight forward and, as mentioned, clean language. It amazes me manufacturers don't make this part out of SS given what it takes to replace it. They greatly extended the life of exhaust systems by going SS.

[@castinn]

Eric, thanks for another 'entertaining' video. I know you say it is for entertainment, but I learn so much seeing how you overcome problems. More tools in my kit! Thanks!

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

All this rust makes me so glad I moved south. So many years spent working on the family's rusted cars. So much money needlessly lost having to replace said cars that ran great yet were so rusted they were dangerous.

[@franknewling1139]

Hi Eric, "Trust me!", you're beginning to sound like a car dealer❗ It's a good thing that we've seen enough of your videos to know that we would trust you with whatever work that our vehicles might need. Thanks for another great video. Stay healthy!

[@scottbonds1632]

id like to thank you for all the videos you post ..im a disabled mechanic that works at home ...i learn alot from your videos....maybe someday i can return the favor...its a hobby i enjoy very much i dont know what else i can do...id just be sitting around the house rotting ,,,lol

[@thegrimreaper7777]

Nice to hear the correct pronunciation of Aluminium!

[@reecenewton3097]

He just does that to be humorous.

[@johnjones4825]

@@reecenewton3097 Possibly, but as to the pronunciation, as far as I know, it rhymes with "sunday", easy!

[@mitchmitch9177]

wish you lived in my area,im in nb canada but watch your shows all the time,you are the best mechanic i ever seen every job you do is perfection or you dont do it,i wish all shops do that qwality of work

[@dropinbiking92]

You do good work Eric. Thanks for giving me the confidence to finally tackle my moms old car. Rusty grand am up here in Canada. Two seized sliders, two ground down caliper bracket bolts, two piston rebuilds, two wheel cylinders, and all new hardware, and 1 new line, and that thing stops like a dime :) Nice safe ride for my mom to finish the summer with, until the rust finishes eating it alive.

[@SaSa-th2nl]

You were good

[@braddehetre4364]

I was told years ago that the clips/screws on the rotors and drums are installed to prevent them from falling off while the vehicle was moving down the assembly line

[@heathersanborn4914]

" it can't be seized if it's LIQUID " 🤘

[@burkiwa]

That one had me chuckling.

[@varanidguy]

That convex washer for the castle nut is like a crush washer on a muzzle device. Pretty smart design, I think.

[@jamescostello6529]

As a married man I'm going to wager that Mrs. O is the boss. AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT!

[@bigscout1584]

Always a pleasure to see the special rust wrench being put to good use.

[@petergondolier4088]

Hey Eric, a small tip for you. I always use some lock wire to pull the cable clamp fully back and time it below the parking cable mount. Install the cable end then remove the lock wire. Occasionally a piece of lock wire gets stuck under the arm, its a small piece and it will fall out on its own.

[@michaelm9649]

It happens , Having an angry day. Your speaking my language after doing this work 38 years. It just happens sometimes. Its good to walk away a minute sometimes. Retiring in 5 months. Fleet manager of Con Ed downstate. Plus owned my own shop. The pains suck. Be well Eric. Excellent videos. Always give yourself a break a cup of coffee, because it will catch up to you if you don't. By the way I bought 2 SMA coffee mugs for the garage collection. I also think you are an excellent Mech/tech. You have a great family be well.

[@richi5717]

“It can’t be seized if it’s liquid” hahaha love the commentary Eric. Thanks for all the videos.

[@NLJ1953]

Yes got a saying for every occasion. I respect a little bit of "banter"

[@jimanderson953]

That is an old saying, every mechanic whether auto, truck, or heavy equipment, everywhere can appreciate and uses.

[@kimbrown3381]

just so you know some of us watch on our wife's profile. my name is Eddie , from Mississippi been watchin for a few years now . keep up the great vids been a lot of help and entertainment !!!!

[@joesmith6524]

Working on my Santa Fe that back rotor getting off was a nightmare on mind too!!!!also working on cars with a lift compared to from the ground,like a lot more satisfying!!

[@Thunderroad8517]

Always good to see another video where Mr O is kicking the crust buckets tail!!!!! Always good to see big NASTY!! I been wanting one for a while. At 20:20 on them actuators we use muriatic acid. Just dunk them for 15 min and wash off with water to neutralize the acid. Gloves mandatory. Frees em up like a charm. Cleans all rusty parts fast!

[@Thunderroad8517]

Thanks again Mr O!

[@Graham_Langley]

That domed washer is called a Belleville washer or spring. They can be used stacked to give higher or lower spring rates depending on how they're stacked - alternating way round gives lower, same way gives higher.

[@johnnyq1233]

I like that term "HANGRY". I've been there and know what that is like! Little stuff starts to eat at you and you want to break stuff just because...your hungry and tired and just plain had enough!

[@Stephen-cr3sc]

I went through half my life not knowing how to use a "ball-peen" hammer. When using an expanding fastener, you put the ball on the fastener, then hit the face of the "ball-peen" hammer with a second hammer. I don't doubt there are many occasions when this little bit of knowledge would be useful. Losing a car to get Mrs "O" sounds like a win to me...I'll bet she will last a lot longer.

[@tomoakhill8825]

I was 24, working in laboratory of Dr. Margret Hunter. We were working on the biochemistry of blood. One day at noon she said, "I am going home. I keep making mistakes, noting in going right, and I know from experience the day will not get better." And she did. Eric O. says, at 44:37, "I find it is best if I don't work when I don't feel good." Right you are.

[@CrazyPetez]

Love your ad libs when you’re deeply engrossed in your work.

[@tommyj19751]

Brake clean and sheep sound all in one vid.. I can now die a happy man..thanks Eric O.

[@mattkuerth3641]

Love the vids and sarcastic comments. Keep it up - best repair channel on YT

[@tommymitchell3055]

Brake clean , Big Nasty, and fluid film sounds in the same segment, my week is complete.

[@jeffrichards9329]

Wish you'd done this video about three weeks ago, so I could've watched it before I did this same exact job on my Elantra. At least it was gratifying to see that I'm not the only one who struggles with getting parking brake shoes on, or to get the hub lined up with its bolts.

[@DarrenCoull]

Proof that leaving all the issues on a car until the last minute means one big repair bill instead of smaller ones :) - personally I couldn't drive something that rough for that long - bet that Hyundai drives so smooth now! No idea what that brown crusty stuff is though... Greetings from Australia! :-D

[@1996turbocamaro]

On an information sharing note - that axle washer can be referred to as a spring washer - unless Hyundai calls it something else which is always possible.... LOL Eric great video as always !!!

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Or maybe you like the name "springy springy steel thingy"...

[@mikeharris92]

"I'm talkin to ya like you're actually doing this..." I am, Eric, I am. Thanks for the video showing me which rigamarole I actually needed to take off on my Wisconsin via New Jersey model. Not everything, just the wheel bearing on mine, but still, all the same rust.

[@williamdyckman9704]

Eric, you give me the confidence to tackle some things that I haven't done. Thanks !!

[@titi7776]

Greetings from Europe, I live in France and I have a 2007 Sante Fe wonderful SUV if you take care of it. No salty roads and wash car underneath, no rust ! Tires and disks may last easily 100.000 miles. I have seen Santa fe make up to 500 000 Kms (400 000 miles) with no major issues. My rear hubs are OEM mounted and now I have to change them both at nearly 300 000Kms. I have only changed disks and pads so far :D

[@sandybarnes887]

Yes! Brake clean AND fluid film noises. My day is complete.

[@Nothuman76]

one of the main reasons i like living in the south... that rust don't play!

[@markrebholz9638]

I Just did the same on my 2009 Sonata. Those dust shields, backing plates are expensive (130.00ea) but necessary and a dealer item only. Nice job with the videos too. I always check to see if there’s a time saver video prior to starting a pain in the A job. Thanks again

[@BillinSD]

Awesome as always, hang in there and hope you are feeling better. Your fight against rust is always amazing, this was definitely on the easier side this go round. All my best to you and the family.

[@markplenty2631]

Absolutely brilliant! Sorry you had to wash several tonnes of dirt off the bottom.. but good work!!

[@damien381]

Super helpful video. You made this shadetree Dad's life a lot easier!

[@billysmith6131]

There and alls you got to do is give the rotor a little tappy, tap, and she comes right off!!! Yea I think he ran out of sheep in a can.....Nice Job Eric always ice to see you working on southern kinda cars!!!!

[@cleighton1605]

I just went through all of this, knowing my '11 SF GLS needed backing plates and the complete parking brake assemblies on both sides. I originally sent it in last week and had to rebook it a week later because the axles were seized in both hubs. The shop wanted to have new hubs and axles on hand in case they destroyed the originals, plus he is one of the busier and well known to be trusted shops in our small area (Windsor, Nova Scotia, higher up in the rust belt). Over the summer, I ordered two complete backing plates (OEM Hyundai parts) that included everything including the actuator. My AC also died in the spring, so I ordered a compressor and condenser from Rockauto. I should have added two wheel bearings/hubs and two rear axles, because in the end, they had to be pulled from the differential as one assembly, they were seized that bad, and I had to pay for the overpriced local parts from the shop that did the work. This was after I had the drivers side apart about a month ago, trying to replace the parts myself. I failed miserably, mind you, I don't have a hoist, and most of the work was done on my 44 year old, construction-abused knees, and I didn't have nearly enough leverage, even with a breaker bar, to get some of the fasteners loose. It ended up costing me alot more than I had planned on spending, but at least now it has a new 2 year MVI sticker on it and working AC, and the parts they bought are lifetime warrantied. What frustrates me is given the right shop to work out of, I have the ability and tools to complete the work, which typically saves me a lot of money. However, all I have is an attached garage, which, granted I can do basic stuff like oil changes, brake work, and tire/wheel swap-overs. 2 years out of high school, I had completed a basic MVR mechanical course at the local community college and started working at a small Ford dealership in our local town. However, I was only 18 when I started that job, and the shop foreman was a prick, who clearly had a dislike for me. I only worked there for 9 months, and I did learn quite a bit. But I ended up going back to construction work with my father after being laid off in the winter.

[@patscanlan2678]

I like your attention to detail when it comes to Lubrication,wire brushing parts etc, excellent camera work too!👏☘

[@dozerman53111]

Thank you Eric. I enjoyed this video a lot. Even at 69 years young , I still learn from you. New slogan for Big Nasty " Resistance is Futile " Can you keep closed caption on for us older viewers ? Don't want to miss any wisdom from you. Thanks. P,S. Had a good laugh at the sounds of spray cans. Great !!!

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Ah, a trekkie! You will be assimilated!

[@eddycruz420]

I too have a Santa fe (awd) and this video is very helpful. Can you please make a video for starting cranks 5 seconds or more till it starts . I will appreciate the information .

[@SH-td4yt]

Somewhere here I have an old school drum brake tool that’s headed your way if I can find it. It’s perfect for putting those springs on the nail with one hand and your chin. ;) The old tools are the best ones.

[@edenfijd]

Found another video that is going to help me out. I thought I watched the right video about the Santa Fe rear bearings, but nope. Must have been a different year with the ABS ring inside the bearing. I got all prepared to get the bearing out, and the ABS ring was in the way. I was trying to figure out how to get the CV axle out so I could get to the bolt heads. Came back to utoob and your video was suggested on the side. Just what I needed to see. Thanks! Also, thanks for the tip on gravity bleeding. I'm doing the rear calipers on my daughter's Rogue, so she'll be able to spend less time helping me if I gravity bleed them first. LOL

[@Scoot142]

Great job Eric, keep up the work on the Hyundai!

[@sparky_oo1955]

Love the new addition of music now and then

[@bansheerider12345]

i have a 03 Santa fe i had to do a front axle and had to take everything off and use a 20ton press to remove the hub and i had to get creative to get the other end of the axle off. the splines had all kids of rust in there the 20ton press had a work out. i still have to replace something like the spindle and do a new wheel bring and hub. the rust for the up of Michigan and the northern part of the lower part of Michigan. and doing all four breaks on it was a joy, but one going thing all the slide pins moved free. i was surprised of that

[@stevencox75]

we got our road sealed last year, biggest news in the last 45 years

[@ronaldderooij1774]

I don't think I have seen a non-sealed road in my country in 45 years...

[@Blazer02LS]

Lots of them around these parts, Good old dirt lasts and is easy to repair after the frost leaves.

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

Eric the Entertainer; automotive style!

[@loufaiella3354]

I've heard of barn finds, but this is an ocean find..............well done!!

[@G31mR]

I am a Kroil fan-boy. I learned a long time ago that, given a day or two to soak in, Kroil will release just about anything.

[@joehall1114]

Yes the sound effects are back, I honestly missed them in your last video.

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

So did I

[@scflooring8658]

Me too

[@Jimmeh_B]

I don't envy USA mech's at all. All that rust! Man, if an inspector at the "Dept of main roads" here in Aus sees a bit of surface rust ANYWHERE on a vehicle they have kittens for days. We call it the "roadworthy kit". 4 tins of Degreaser, silicon spray, and 3 tins of gloss black spray paint.

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

Is only a problem east of the Rocky Mountains. I was a mechanic in California and never had to deal with rust like that, except on a few cars that came from the east. If I grew up east of the Rockies, I would have become an electrician.

[@Jimmeh_B]

@@LuckyBaldwin777 Heh, I've been working as a mech for 12 years but never got qualified. Now I'm looking to start an apprenticeship as a sparky.

[@Jimmeh_B]

@Samuel Lim999 Oh, I'm well aware of why it is so. It's just amazing to see the differences in organisations. Same goes with your police, you get pulled up on a bike or car over there, often just have a chat with the officer, get a verbal warning and you're on your way. Over here, you get pulled up by a pig, you're getting a ticket, period. The only question is how many ticket's you're gonna get.

[@stevebates5973]

There are areas west of the mountains that have bad rust problems, anywhere near the coast of Washington state, onshore flow of salt air and you have serious rust, I've had to fix all manufacturers frames with fish plates and channel, so it's not just in the east, I grew up in Toronto, and watched my first car dissolve...

[@lawrencecavens5760]

Love that sheep sound with the fluid film Good choice Eric!! I sure got a good chuckle out of that one!

[@det6912]

Really enjoying this series. Thank you.

[@jasonpopielarczyk7511]

Gawd brake videos are my favorite by far!

[@MIKEYSREVIEWS]

Great video you learn a lot of little tricks by watching how everything is done.

[@malinsvensson3337]

”The adjuster is looking mean and angry in there” 😆👍 Thank you for a really helpful video!

[@dskirkpa55]

hey, Eric just viewed your latest vid, Sounds like it's been a rough day. Yep, it's time to head home, grab a beer and put your feet up.

[@ricanderson5717]

With three kids? Good luck with that put your feet up part...😜

[@miguelare3]

10:40 when you said ladies my wife turned around she laughed you're the best Eric!

[@leninmi7579]

Late night videos, we don't hurry the job...right Mr. O? Enjoy the work...we know you do! 👍

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Just when I thought you'd use Brooksy to knock that rotor off...you bring out Big Nasty...my favorite bar tender at The Twisted Bit! I actually just received my Brooks order, a 1.5 and 3 lb set of brass hammers. I can't wait to hit something lol! Also, I LOVE the sound effects! I've missed them in recent videos.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Aren't they sexy !

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

@@SouthMainAuto I MIGHT be fondling them right now. This IS a family friendly channel though so I won't say for sure! You ARE referring to the hammers right?

[@Ryan_hall]

Yup can confirm I bought a snowmobile and it didn’t snow. Next time I’ll just get tracks for my atv and register it as a sled in NH. At least if it doesn’t snow I have an atv to use come summer.

[@randolphscott6814]

a little rougher than i would have been , but you sure get the job done. thanks for the video.

[@hubert-williams3379]

Hey I have to ask this .. do any of your customers ever look at the videos of their car being repaired by you? and or do they ever question if something was done or not?.. I'm not a mechanic but I sure have learned so much watching you work.. man its a shear pleasure to watch your videos..

[@cory9198]

Glad to see you finally installed some swivel ends on your air tools!..

[@SouthMainAuto]

They've been on about 18 years lol

[@elcheapo5302]

After that parking brake cable action, I understand why that car was so friendly coming apart.

[@leebod7558]

Love your video’s! Used to be a mechanic, but mostly love em cause you’re easy on the eye 😜

[@dougzx9]

Great job editing during the Big Nasty© sequence!

[@keithhastings4092]

Having seen the way you crimped off the brake hose, New York must have run out of 2” capless valve stems! This quarantine is a bear for sure! Thanks for the latest build,