Replacing brake shoes on a big truck at home. May 14, 2018

[@jasonkeller4180]

I use to work fleet maintenance for a trucking company. With this technique and some practice I can do a full 3 axle brake change in under 45 minutes from jacking the truck up to setting it back down.

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@842qwery]

but you get paid for 2 hours labor. Cha ching!!

[@06131942]

Yes and in my younger days I used to scale tall buildings in a single bound

[@dvdru]

@ Jason Keller..I say BS to that.

[@rhetleonard2968]

Thanks Gordon. I’m learning a lot watching your videos. I am a beginner and did the brakes on my trailer last night. I think it would be helpful for others to position the S cam vertically before reinstalling new shoes and grease S cam zerk before replacing drum so it is visible and sufficient grease applied.

[@TheYouTubeMechanic]

I'm doing my first set of drum brakes on a hino 268 right now. This video has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@CheddarCheeseBandit]

Thanks for the video, I wasn’t sure about doing my own brakes, but now I know I can do it. I’m glad you took the time to make this. I think I’ve seen a fancy pair of pliers on the tool trucks for those springs as well, might be easier than regular channel locks. Thanks again

[@57bagre]

Glad I could help

[@johnairpolaris1]

Thanks for the tips I changed a few tonight I happened to have the otc tool and that helped with the springs and I bought the press tool and didn’t have to use it today your tips help a lot

[@richardsavaglio661]

That OTC tool for the 2 side springs is a great invention!!! It makes life so much better

[@longy6612]

I showed my old man the how you take the bushing out. And he said in nearly 50 years of being a heavy diesel mechanic he never seen a rougher way to get them out 🤣

[@kirkbrown2147]

He used the wrong chisel. He could have heat but a little with the torch or he could have used an hacked saw to split the middle

[@Cheekbandit888]

Yesss. This is much Better than the old version! My only tip is to grab the red spring by the curve with the pliers and lay your pry bar across it , placing your pry bar under your hub and push it down!:)

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@842qwery]

Yeap, you beat me to the punch bro, that's how we do it too.

[@jcdahippie]

I remove the pin on the slack adjuster you've been holding out with your vice grips. Just unscrew the nut around it and it comes out. The keeper is half moon shaped. Slides in and out pretty easy. Just a suggestion. Everyone has their own way.

[@brianjonker510]

Do yo respond to comments on old threads?

[@57bagre]

do you have a question?

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Wire brush the crud off of the brake spider , this eliminates torch flame sparks and the insulating factor of heating the metal . 77/23

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Clean the inside bore of the spider with a die grinder with attached emery cloth flap wheel . Start bushings into bore and place a 1/4” flat steel plate against the bushings and air hammer into place . They will go in like butter ! 77/23

[@kristoffMR]

Antisize on those bushings and rollers would help the next guy A great deal

[@jasonkeller4180]

I said the same thing as I watched this lol

[@allywilkeforsenate]

You don't need much.I little goes a long way.I have reused the anti seiz already there for 1 million miles lols.

[@OldCrowsClassicCars]

glad to see there are other like minded individuals. Most auto shops don't even know what that is.

[@denny6049]

Very nice video Mr Gordon! You always show the real life with no shortcuts.

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@stevensterling6079]

There’s a tool for the anchor pins that looks like that c clamp ball joint press you’re using that will take the bushings out also.

[@peacepoet1947]

How did you get the brake drum off. I turned the star, and there doesn't seem to be pry points around the drum.

[@stanpatterson5033]

The old blue flame wrench... there aren't many tasks where the blue flame wrench can't get the job done :) Speaking of wrenches, you backed off the slack with a Craftsman wrench, and tightened it back into adjustment with a Snap-on. I'm guessing it's whatever is closer to reach when the time comes. Are you guys all done with the flood worries for the season? Hope your spring and summer is all smooth sailing. Keep the rubber-side down.

[@57bagre]

Yep for the wrenches. For the flood season, we're not in the clear yet but no flooding so far.

[@isaaccharles2638]

Thanks. For. A. Great. Video. Mr. Gordon. I. Am. A. Journey. Man. Diesel. Technician. With. Seven. Years. Of. Truck. And. Equipment. Experience. Planning. On. Getting. My. Cdl. And. Becoming. A. Certified. Diesel. Technician. Keep. The. Videos. Coming. God. Bless. You. Sir

[@TD-tb5xk]

A simple hand chisel would have worked with out damaging the spider by just grooving the inside of the bushing then using a flat head to peal it back or a hand. An air chisel only causes much more damage and you don't have that much control over them. That's just my point of view.

[@cofox9]

Another informative video! Love your channel Gordon. I hope some time in the future you might do a video on how to replace king pins.

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching. I don't have the tools for king pins, I had a shop do mine. A friend of mine took his spindles off and took them to a shop to have them press out and back in the pins and he did his own heavy labor.

[@greenlite6507]

Hey I have just one tip . What ever is easier for you is the best way. I tell the guys i work with that all the time. Same results same time spent all is well.

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@edward-x3s6f]

Great work Sir , have a question looking at a 60 series and looking at hauling bulk flour , liquids , weight at 65 ton , flat land 100 miles aday etc ten speed trans rears not sure off , since you haul heavy wit yours how much can one expect for fuel mileage Sir? Ty

[@57bagre]

All I can say is what mine gets. I get about 7 to 8 mpg. on open road at 55 to 60 mph. and about 5 at 70 mph.

[@edward-x3s6f]

Gordon Robertson ty sir what type of weight are u at Gordon?

[@57bagre]

That was regular van loads, 25k to 45k I don't haul over gross far enough to be checking mpg. I would guess about 2/3 of what I got on the van loads.

[@edward-x3s6f]

Gordon Robertson okay ty i will figure 4 mpg for hauling 65 ton then on my spread sheet Ty Sir:)

[@williamzoom]

Freightliner's parts runners are like the cable company, never on time :)

[@stanpatterson5033]

Some Freightliner dealers really cheese me off, not having common items in stock, having to wait 3 days or more, or go elsewhere. Not that I sing praise for many of the other brand dealerships, though. Ever since the late 90's, it seems like everyone wants to keep as little as possible stock on hand. I guess less chance of being stuck with stuff if you don't order it in until the customer needs it.

[@57bagre]

Who is on time?

[@842qwery]

@@stanpatterson5033 You're right, specially with older models like flds, classics, and Columbias, more often than not they have to overnight even the most basic stuff. Looks like another push to get costumers to upgrade to newer models.

[@michaelclabaugh9634]

Never tried using a screwdriver to pop the springs out of the shoes, always used vice grips and a pry bar. I will adopt this method, thanks

[@richardsavaglio661]

OTC makes a nice tool for the side springs. It’s faster and safer than the visegrips. It’s $50 well spent

[@Qrnl]

What is your opinion: drums or discs?

[@57bagre]

I haven't done disc on a truck, I heard they're not hard.

[@KenworthPiterbiltovich]

What is the brand of c clamp you've used to get anchor pins out? I'm looking at tiger tools but it's a little expensive...

[@57bagre]

I think I got it at Auto Zone or one of those places, it's called AmPro model T75801 you should be able to borrow or rent a kit like that from one of those stores.

[@KenworthPiterbiltovich]

Gordon Robertson got it sir. I appreciate it

[@matthewgregerson5038]

Thats actually normally used as a ball joint press, comes in a kit and Harbor Freight quality (and priced) stuff usually does the trick.

[@ehimagunmwedekennedyedobor4757]

You did pretty good boss but I use to change my with other method I don't normally change my drums I clean it properly and fixed it sir

[@luischacon1618]

Eso es un trabajo completo como debe ser Gordon bien echo amigo

[@57bagre]

Perdoname por no te conteste mas tenprano. Gracias por mirando.

[@aliboy5064]

The people of all trucks have the same brakes ????

[@06131942]

Gordon, the second video was better and easier overall , but I must say you never mentioned the condition of the camshaft bushing or the camshaft surface for flat spots caused by a frozen roller , and we never mentioned greasing the slack adjuster or camshaft , and lastly for another 30 t0 40 dollars I would have guaranteed the job by installing a NEW WHEEL SEAL & inspected the bearings , believe me I do understand some times circumstances dictate our actions , been there and done that Frank T

[@lrdisco2005]

Another great video, i always learn something.

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Great job again you make it look effortlesly easy😎👍

[@57bagre]

Thanks Anibal.

[@gazebojr2958]

Rmbr yo put your rollers on the shoes by putting the springs in place inwards, not outwards otherwise there is contact with the roller spring

[@ericcorse]

That blue wrench sure shifted it. Those new shoes looked like there were two layers, am I seeing things?

[@57bagre]

There's a 1/4" offset on the side of the lining as a gauge to see from the underside of the truck or trailer when it's time to replace the shoes. You're not allowed to go past the 1/4" point.

[@JT-qf4it]

Just amazing what the old fire wrench will do.

[@SimplyTHC]

next time remove the s-cam roller and leave the spring on, go to anchor pin side add springs then up pry bar on s cam side and pop in rollers. everybody has a way they like to do it. any way that gets it done works lol

[@phayakoot1]

Sir can you please Teach us how to do wheel alignment very appreciate

[@57bagre]

I'll try to work that in. Thanks for watching.

[@petemoss9693]

Good Job Gordon . . .

[@57bagre]

Thanks Pete.

[@deinelguzman2328]

Thanks so much for your videos

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@airbrakesystemspecialist436]

I think you forget to grease on anchor pin.

[@jasminnachu1951]

Good technician

[@sandipray2145]

Great work sir

[@dexterlawrence7391]

you use anti seize

[@OldCrowsClassicCars]

thanks for the video

[@rickray5884]

That a Boy Gordon!!!!

[@luischacon1618]

No te preocupes saludes

[@drsone8205]

The first video was easier in my opinion. Everyone has a different way to do it

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@delonthomas2772]

Wash that area from.brake cancer dust but i enjoyed learning video

[@버재주기]

잘 보고 갑니다 영상 고맙습니다

[@mhepping]

Easy as pie!