Customer Says - Give Me A Brake!

[@jamesrdorn]

It’s back! The brake clean sound is back, boys!

[@rexkars6740]

I bought a can of brake cleaner the other day. Had to return it for credit since it didn’t make any sound!

[@mariosaccoccio1688]

No sheep noises, but hey, I'll take what I can git!

[@misterhat5823]

What about the goat juice sound?

[@glossywhite8634]

I was watching much older SMA videos and was like "omg there was once brake clean sounds?!"

[@donkaiser6704]

Welcome back brake clean fanfare!

[@alanottley]

Loved the rant at your DMV laws. Crazy.

[@CRobertTv]

Its crazy. Im like a jump to NY and from PA to NY laws is nuts. Pa No rust , No holes in rockers , Ball joints , ti rods etc etc will fail in PA. NY nope LOL. But PA we can have check engine light on but not ABS and break light on . If they are that fails too. Yeah NY laws are fucked and they do it for a reason. $$$$ . Second pa we got people that come around every 6 months to check our books and make sure we are doing things right too. If not yell at you and give you a fine. next time lose of license

[@supermrt]

lick'm & stick'm

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Especially when what seems like half of the rules were for tech that's now totally obsolete, and has been for quite a while now.

[@craigbporter]

It might seem crazy if you think of it as nothing more than a parking brake. However, if you think of it as an emergency brake then it makes a little more sense why the government might require it to work in order to pass inspection. The emergency brake is cable actuated, enabling it to stop your car if your hydraulic breaks fail. I'm not here to make a case as to whether or not a non-operational emergency brake should disallow a vehicle from being operated though, I just wanted to add a bit of context. If I were tasked with coming up with a list of systems that were required to function on a vehicle before it could be registered for use on public roads, I think headlights and brake lights would be understandably near the top of the list, while something as insignificant as a dome light seems almost crazy to even consider. Whether or not I would ultimately decide an auxiliary braking system to stop the car should the primary system fail would make the final list, it certainly does not seem crazy to even consider.

[@throttlebottle5906]

it should only apply to the big cities and near surroundings. otherwise, R.I.P. their idiocy. yeah I see their point, dense packed sheeple areas try to curb the clowns. but sadly, they do not do enough to curb the clownery. yes the curbing may very well be death.

[@mystaclean5129]

I'm friggin' 70! I remember leaded gas in fact, I earned enough to buy my first car pumping it for other people. Loved the comments about ball joints. Bureaucracy, ain't it grand.

[@bluegrallis]

I'm almost 72 and remember leaded gas. I didn't know it was a thing for the last 50 years though. Maybe TPRONY only reviews their regulations every 100 years or so! 😀

[@billp1954]

Well you know what they say, if bureaucrats didn't make more regulations then they couldn't hire more bureaucrats and half the country would be unemployed...

[@davesaunders7080]

I'm only 66 but remember that gas

[@firesurfer]

@@bluegrallis Leaded gas was deleted in 1981. Unleaded started in 1982. Ask me how I know... so it's been 43 years.

[@tomriggs3926]

Ouch, beat up on us old guys. I've still got my '79 Z/28 out in the garage. Bought it new... I will say that plugs and tailpipes have lasted longer w/ No Lead gas..

[@FM-wh8uc]

I'M 73 AND THE HISTORY LESSON IS ALL GOOD. NICE JOB BUDDY .

[@davidkroth]

People who live within range of SMA are ridiculously lucky they have access to someone who cares about helping them out and keeping their vehicle on the road for a reasonable price. Whew.

[@MH-ev3wr]

Brakleen sound and a "hey it's that guy!" in one video! So awesome!

[@vehcor]

This car is clearly a paid actor, definitely not a native NY car with hours of rust struggles! I only subscribe to watch you struggle and make me feel better about my life choices! I"M UNSUBSCIBING!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ray00069]

😂😂😂😂 Didn’t know that a free KZbin channel matter so much in your life.

[@shannonharris]

I'm selling your seat 💺!

[@vehcor]

@@Ray00069 I have no life sooooo.....😂

[@vehcor]

@@shannonharris NOOOO! How dare you call my bluff! 😂

[@shannonharris]

​@@vehcorANYONE INTERESTED IN BUYING A SEAT 💺?.... its currently 50% off! 🤣

[@bertoltb13]

I’ve missed the brake cleaner sound effect. It’s worth the 35 steps every now and then.

[@carlosnavarro921]

I just about fell out of my chair when I seen the Brake Kleen intro, I hadn't heard for a minute

[@jonlambert1879]

me too, but im sure its a pain the guy has so much on his plate the extra time it takes lol im just happy we get videos

[@jaymzx0]

@@carlosnavarro921 I actually cheered. Then I realized I'm cheering for a sound effect for a cancer can. Then I cheered again.

[@carlosnavarro921]

@@jaymzx0 Rainman Ray's version had to do until we got the OG back

[@tronjet66]

My mom's life was saved by a functioning parking brake once. Keep up the good work!

[@wilbilt]

I witnessed a near multiple fatality involving little trick or treaters when I was about 14 due to failure to use the parking brake. I am a religious parking brake user as a result. Those 1970s Fords loved to pop out of 'Park'.

[@bobwallace3976]

@@wilbilt Had a 74 Chevy Nova do that once....out of park and right into a cement column 3 feet away. Odd, I was running it while waiting for a dude to show up and buy it from me. Had to knock off some $ (for the new dent).

[@G31mR]

I well over 70, and don't do Instie or Facebook, but I remember the big, fat leaded fuel nozzles...and the air cleaner "stove" (usually the first thing we took off the engine in our never-ending quest for MORE POWER. Love the SMA vids that feature mechanical repairs. Keen 'em comin', Mr. O.

[@robertm4914]

That Brake Kleen sound is your trade mark. I loved it the first time I saw/heard it. It was as one of the many reasons I keep coming back to your channel. The other is watching a stand up guy doing stand up work. You Sir are a Great American IMHO. God bless you and your family!

[@alannash5696]

So glad the Brake Kleen sound is back. Now I am hoping for the return of the Big Nasty music for the air hammer.

[@coopdivi]

Watching this video took me back 40 years and reminded me why I always hated working on the drum brakes on my car. Disc brakes are so much easier!

[@algorithm-w7o]

I am 63 and member all the neet stuff you talked about. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

[@leoneyates6372]

As a state employed vehicle inspector and auditor of NSW Australia inspection stations for 30 years now retired Stupidity in regulations is the same all over the world Have a great day Eric O cheers Oscar

[@demonknight7965]

😂😂😂😂 Stupidity is a universal problem. And most often found in the government, especially at higher levels 😂

[@millwrightman99]

being an inspector in Australia must be a difficult job as all your vehicles have pouches as standard equipment .

[@LesReeves]

@@millwrightman99 Yeah that is where we put the stupid comments gets full quick & needs emptying regularly.

[@mistero4]

And not living in NSW and never having to get a pink slip again is just brilliant. Shudder to think what’s under most cars though! 🤣

[@mph5896]

My Us state has no emissions and no safety inspections on personal cars and trucks. Think about that for a minute

[@repro7780]

Don't despair, Mr O. I use my parking brake every time I park. Keeps it from seizin up!

[@mikes21348]

Me too.

[@nealrehm6900]

Over here over here! My hand is raised! I’m 73 and I remember Sunoco you could dial in the octane on leaded gas! Great video Eric, also loved the two deer videos with the pressure cooker.

[@davidbaldwin2729]

thanks for another great video. congrats on 10 years and one month, time sure flies.

[@DeWittPotts]

I remember when leaded fuel was fazed out back in the mid 1970's. The main reason was because the lead would foul the catalytic converter not because the emissions of the vehicle would include lead compounds. By 1975 most cars had a catalytic converter so leaded fuel could not be used. I also remember working on carburetors as well as ignition points. That was back in the days when you could open your hood and actually see the engine.

[@flhTK-2012]

I for one applaud the return of the brake clean sound effect. You gotta know Eric, it's been missed.

[@kenmohler4081]

A cool evening, fire in the fireplace, corgi asleep on the couch, a glass of Knob Creek, and a new South Main Auto! Don’t get much better! Thanks, Eric!

[@lordjaashin]

Hehe knob

[@caddyrack]

....you forgot a nice cigar, for me it's a real Cohiba Behike 56. Cheers

[@The_Redkween]

You get a like for your good taste in whiskey. They’re single-barrel is a mic-drop.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

@@The_Redkween👈🏼you got to go to the distillery in KY and walk through the barns. Wife and I got do help empty a private single barrel for bottling.

[@iamnoone.]

The last time I worked on King Pins was a 66 dodge 3/4 ton pickup in 1977

[@sgp9700]

Return of the Brakekleen sound!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!

[@misterhat5823]

The goat juice needs it sound too.

[@petermccoll469]

Who remembers what the lead in gas did for your engine? Great video! Thanks

[@DavidMarr-z3r]

I always like to see you save your customers money with used parts, good video

[@fredhoyt6900]

Hey, I remember pumping Ethyl, least I think that was er name. I'm old....

[@justinshaffer3419]

Never could afford Ethyl, always had to go with the regular pump.

[@keithstudly6071]

You remember the Marx Brothers bit with Groucho saying 'filler up with Ethyl, if you can't get Ethyl get Mabel!' Texaco had "Fire Chief" and "Sky Chief". Gulf had "Good Gulf" and "NoNox". Believe it or not leaded regular was legal in the US until 1996 though most cars made after 1975 required un-leaded.

[@u2mister17]

@@justinshaffer3419 $0.36 for reg. $0.47 for 100 octane for 20 years until '71.

[@lloydprunier4415]

We had purple Ethyl.

[@tallpaulsynd]

⁠@@keithstudly6071 Leaded fuel is still legal for airplanes, piston engine airplanes still use 100 octane leaded fuel.

[@cpcoark]

I'm 70 next week and remember leaded gas well. Thanks for the laugh.

[@Onemattressatatime]

Come to on KZbin family. This channel should be way over 1, million subscribers by now.

[@PK15306]

Your video is so realistic my sinuses stuffed up breathing the dust you buffed off the rotor face. 😢

[@MrBill-xs6bx]

Damn Eric ... Your my favorite utube tech. Yes I remember the lead gas. And geez what d ya know ... I am almost 70. So with experience ... I can safely say your the best ... Merry Xmas to you and the O family. 🎉 Thanks for the smiles. 😅

[@mrbill8542]

I knew a set of twins back in high school-- we used to call them lickem and stickem--Good times !!

[@budd1814]

That is sofa king funny

[@bruceirvine3962]

Watching this is a lesson in mechanical genius from yesteryear. Such a mechanism!

[@MattLetarte]

My Dad taught me how to do brakes when I was 15. I'm 66 now. I have done my brakes on every car I have ever owned. THANKS DAD!Amazing how little they have changed over the years. Leaded gas ha ha!

[@IAmTheShaz]

I really enjoyed the rant at the end about the stupid antiquated rules that will fail an inspection but broken ball joints won’t. 😂 I feel your frustration! Keep up the good work. I drive a stick shift and ALWAYS use my parking brake.

[@janetcoursey6756]

Did you know that they have these fancy glass that let you see long distances and closeup? They are called bi- focals. They are amazing, you can walk around with them on and not fall over things!

[@Wheel_Horse]

Awesome rant at the end brah! Yeah, I remember leaded gas. I remember paying 29.9 cents a gallon too! Yeah, 70 is behind me! ✌

[@Thomas_jefferson69]

As always, education along with entertainment. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@rustyshackleford7417]

It's always fun watching Eric work and you get his shop banter as a bonus. After getting my drivers license I've been lucky living in a state that doesn't have an annual state inspection. 42 years in Maryland and when I retired I moved to Tennessee (8 years so far). I do all of my own general maintenance and I have been lucky with my vehicles. I do use my parking brake on occasion, if I park on a grade I'll apply it before putting it into park. That way I avoid that clunking sound when you pull it out of park!

[@markwightltd]

That air ratchet is a weapon ❤🎉

[@karencary3312]

I remember leaded gas. Yes, I'm in my early 70's. I also use my parking brake ALL the time BUT i put my car in Park and then apply parking break. Love you, Eric and the Mrs., too. ❤❤

[@abevigoata5761]

10:00 brake clean sounder ftw!!! Best Xmas gift ever!!

[@cmc7106]

I raised my hand to the leaded gas comment!! And I wear reading glasses!! Hahaha!

[@Eupher72120]

Me too. I think the new cars went unleaded beginning in 1975. At that time I was driving a '73 Nova and it burned leaded.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@Eupher72120 Yeah, I had a very base (ex GSA auction '74 Nova, with the old 2fiddy and 3spd autobox as by I think 73, the old PowerGlide was gone) was thinking did she run on lead or not? I could not recall, though I only owned the car from fall of 1983-spring '85 before getting a bit nicer 78 2 door Nova with the 305. Bought that '74 from my sister and ex BIL when it was several years old. My Dad bought it in August of '79 for them, and my late mother and her mother drove it out to Wisconsin that fall when their first daughter was born. I was with him at the auction when he one this copper base 4 door with parchment interior. The other vehicle I recall we were interested in was dark blue.

[@johnkingery403]

Ditto!

[@michaelearl6991]

If you don't use the parking brake cables will freeze up

[@flyinghoward]

Eric, you are a pro, love the show. Your quality of work appears top notch to me, plus the perfect rant is brilliant. Thank you.

[@slalomking]

I too love Eric rants on the DMV

[@tomd5010]

If you need a reason to have a working parking brake, always remember this. Both your parking brake and your transmission will keep your car from moving on a hill. However, parking brakes are cheaper than transmissions.

[@quantumleap359]

Or, if you have a manual transmission (remember those?), a parking brake is nice to have especially on a hill.

[@LordOfSilense]

If something breaks the 1" steel tang in your transmission you probably have bigger issues than your transmission.

[@LesReeves]

@@quantumleap359 Seen a lot of burnt out clutches from old guys trying to heel/toe take off on hills . I have two manuals & an automatic pull the hand brake on in all of them when parking.

[@AN-kg4ei]

Or in a snowy parking lot.... ​@@quantumleap359

[@rog8201]

“What are we in Florida?” You’d be so bored(me too) if I didn’t get to see you fight every bolt. When you get to the one car that’s not rusted out it makes you smile. And I remember leaded gas as well as phones that actually had a dial. Who’s with me?

[@timothycooney986]

I remember leaded gas - am 69 yo. Applaud your thoroughness, integrity, concern for repair costs. Thank you.

[@roberthutson2023]

Even though I’m on vacation down in Florida I’m loving the videos and still watching them 😅. I agree NY state inspections can be a joke most of the time, I never messed with inspections and passed a car that would fail especially since NY loves their inspectors and if god forbid something was broken and the customer or friend ended up in an accident or worse it’s your ass and license on the line none the less the amount of trauma your gonna go through all for $21 no thanks!!!! I use my parking brake everytime I put my car into park to take the strain off the transmission and the mounts. I always advocate to use the parking brake.

[@mikea.2348]

I came here for the rants. Satisfied

[@casualcarver4887]

ANOTHER WONDERFULLY DONE JOB!

[@frankwise7464]

Hey Eric O. What the hell is wrong with 70? lol. I was born in 1954. Remember when lights had to adjusted for inspection? Now everybody blinds you with LEDs. People today have NO idea how difficult it was to pass the inspection license test. In PA anyway.

[@Code_Monkey]

PennDOT needs to fix their sh!tty AF roads. IJS

[@misterhat5823]

I need a front mounted flood light for those pee Ricks.

[@robertheinkel6225]

PA inspections were very strict.

[@danlscan]

Love it man! Nice to see a good man doing well.

[@grapeknutz]

You are a breath of fresh air with you helping customers out.

[@mikeschaefer6956]

Love your videos. Enjoy it while you can. 42 years of heating n beating I just had complete shoulder replacement. I'm done

[@roberthicks4314]

Bought friggin time the sound effects for the brakleen came out!!!!!!

[@buddybarker8511]

Eric, just FYI they sell safety glasses that are bifocal clear on top / magnifying below in a variety of strengths. I used them the assembly line

[@michaelreeves8164]

Also, I know the body need iron to survive, but not by inhalation.

[@ckm-mkc]

Yup, I have a set of Milwaukee's I really like. Still, not really a replacement for a full lense magnification, so I have both.

[@jamescaron6465]

Nice! I’ll have to look for them. Thanks for sharing!!

[@mattmanyam]

Northern Safety has a big selection.

[@thatdave86]

Correct prescription glasses that are also safety glasses Bi focals will drive Eric crazy,more than he is now !

[@tomoakhill8825]

OK Eric O, that really truly stung. YES I remember leaded gas. Yes I am turning 74 in a week. Yes I remember the introduction of the "fuel inlet restrictor." What not one of you remembers is that the restrictor DOUBLED the time it takes to fuel a car. Boy-o-boy do I remember the old days, particularly on these cold windy winter days, here in Michigan.

[@davidcoates4852]

Nice rant at the end there Mr O 😂 🔧👍

[@robertmedina6875]

Do what I do ask somebody from 13 years old to 25 years old and they know how to run all that computer crap and software! Great video as always, Mr. O! We really appreciate the hard work you put into doing these videos!❤ HOWDY from Michigan !😊

[@robinrousseau1087]

SO GLADE THE GUY NOT CUTING HIS GRASS.

[@earlestes8649]

Yeah he will be bringing out the old snow blower 😊lol

[@davidlampe4153]

It’s winter, grass isn’t growing much in winter.

[@MattExzy]

Shh.. don't give that guy ideas.

[@rharris7635]

Thanks for being "upright and honest"! That vision problem can be helped with stronger readers OTC... the other problem is more complicated to help!!!

[@TheWhale45]

I haven't had to do King PIns since my 68 Austin Healey Sprite needed them in 1975.

[@davidbaldwin2729]

I did kingpins on my '51 F-1 in Sept. Lucky I still have a machine shop who can ream them to size.

[@scomo6767]

"Spray in a little bit of hope". Funniest line I've ever heard.

[@JohnSmith-fm3jm]

I am 61. I remember leaded gas nozzles. And the adaptors to fill unleaded necks with leaded nozzles.

[@mrbill8542]

YES--had one !!!

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Don't recall the adapters for using lead in an unleaded vehicle, but DO remember leaded gas (59, will be 60 next month).

[@SeanBZA]

The adaptors were sold expressly stating they were not to be used to fill vehicles, but to fill fuel cans with small necks, which were almost non existent. that way the EPA could not fine the manufacturers out of business.

[@mrbill8542]

@@SeanBZA Like the "test" pipe for the catalytic converters !!

[@ejwxb2561]

Good one Eric - had a few laughs and learned a few things!

[@cbsctom7428]

I remember that I used the parking brake on my '06 Rav4 back in '07...not sure why but, I did use it!

[@NatHan-mi2lj]

Mechanic 17 years in the rust belt. So proud of your commitment to quality! I also strive to make "the next guy" proud. You'll prolly be the next guy... Gotta be proud of your work or else what's the point at all?

[@gadasavideos8564]

I use my parking brake all the and sometimes remember to release it before driving off.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Same here, though I live where hills are quite common and steep in places. Hell, even Tacoma requires you to park with front wheels into the curb if parked downhill, or away from curb if up or you are bound to get a parking ticket from parking enforcement. I know as I accidentally forgot one day many, many years ago, and got a ticket for failing to turn the front wheels appropriately when parked downhill.

[@xcalibre222]

With the DMV laws and inspections, it's more about the money they take in more then safety. They want to check simple things to make it quick. If they have to check stuff like ball joints they would have to jack the car up which takes time. Check simple stuff quickly, get your dollars and out you go. If the ball joint falls off down the road, that's your problem.

[@bismarcksandiego6539]

We appreciate the brake clean sound effects.

[@bones007able]

" at least something else is still working"... give it about 10 more years 🤣🤣...

[@mikemurray6727]

Amen!

[@COBRO98]

Little blue pill time

[@kicknsystm]

I live in Alabama so I was confused about exactly what you were doing until you explained the inspection issue. I still learned with the trick you did hammering the bolts from the backside with the air hammer to break the assembly loose.

[@johndesaavedra1040]

I'm 70 and I remember the leaded gas. My first company truck, a 1981 chevrolet C-20 was 7900GVW and used regular leaded gasoline. You got me, I'm friggin 70!

[@mrfishbulb7187]

Mmmmmmm.....leaded gas.

[@alantorrance6153]

I, too, always use my parking brake. I rarely stop without it being put into use. Only times would be at traffic lights when my green signal is only a few seconds away.

[@oldcynic6964]

Thank heaven ! I thought it was just me that still drove that way.

[@remogaggi82]

Christmas came early boys. The brake clean sound effect is back!

[@josephbaker677]

I remember LEADED GAS! I am a 67 model. It was EPA outlawed in our state in 1974 ish. It Hung around for the older cars till 1976? Boom! Gone!

[@bm03431]

I've heard talk that some aviation gas is leaded, not certain though but i have heard of 110LL, 110 octane, low lead.

[@jamesmcgraw9570]

Yep, pumped many a gallon of leaded go juice. And you hit the nail on the head with that 70 year comment

[@cliffspencer3173]

I'm only 68, but yeah....

[@SempreGumby]

Shell Station in North Wilton CT Route 7 next to Bob Sharp Motors. Marty Metternic. Those were the days. Rode bicycle everywhere.

[@jamesmcgraw9570]

@@SempreGumby Kay's Gulf Station.. Twin City Hwy. Nederland TX. Check the oil to engine rebuild.

[@stanthurman9008]

Thank you , Mr. Eric , awesome closing statement , I’m 70 and remember most of that stuff . If you had lug nuts missing it failed but if the hub cap was on it didn’t . True statement from East Texas .

[@goodpplz123]

I am so glad that I live in the Deep South. My car is 12 years old and looks brand new under it. This is just crazy that a 7 year old vehicle is rotted.

[@richardmullins9299]

Same here in South Texas. No need for salt on the road when we only get heavy snow once every 35+ years

[@beast36001]

Only problem is the deep South has got ignorant idiot mechanics, I live in South Carolina and the best mechanics are not from South Carolina

[@SLDave]

It's depressing, given that we pay the same price for new vehicles

[@sonichedgehog8723]

It's horrible, they depreciate so fast up here. We pray for used cars from the south. Just bought my son a 2016 from Arizona and it's beautiful.

[@MarcBchannel]

I live in Missouri. I buy used cars in Las Vegas where my relatives live. I fly there, visit for a few, and drive back. Cars here look like junk much past 7-10yrs old

[@russellmcknight7226]

Our MVI's here in New Brunswick for cars and pick up's is every 2 years,brand new vehicles are good for 3 years.The best thing about our MVI's no rot is aloud,there can't be a hole or rotted out floor or frame.

[@Stephen03S600]

brake clean sound made my day 😄

[@sunshinegirl2879]

Here in PA, inspections definatelly check ball joints. When I got my first car, I had the inspection done by a guy everyone called "Ball Joint Bill" because every damn car that came through the door "needed" ball joints. It's funny now but not when you made $1.65 an hour.

[@tonyday7632]

Burnish, another great word of the day for the youngins. Thanks for taking us along. Disappointed that there was no DRIFT testing of the parking break. :( Inspection 25% safety 75% revenue;)

[@brucehobbs1734]

We appreciate the return of the of Captain Brakleen! He was truly missed. He is his chosen pronoun. Now this comment is PRNY correct. 😅😅

[@BigRick0761]

There are but a few techs like you. I finally found one whose care for their reputation and caring about their customer. I recently decided one of our cars needed replacing after 17 years of service. My favorite shop bought it for the best wholesale value I was offered by the dealer. That's your sign.

[@TXAG81]

I know someone that had a ‘78 Pontiac and pulled the plug on the catalytic converter, remove the catalyst, and replaced the plug with an engine freeze plug. Used a fuel nozzle adapter and pumped leaded gas in that car for years. Leaded gas was higher octane (89) and cheaper than unleaded (87) during the late ‘70’s.

[@scottsautomotivecenter5612]

@@TXAG81 don’t forget reduced engine wear on the old flat heads

[@joshbreeze1865]

Change it to a 79 Dodge Ram and you would be talking about my Dad😂

[@johnchambers12]

I am 68 and used leaded gas in my first car. I now use ethanol free more on my older (2000) car only because I rarely use it. Good video, thanks!

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Eric, I had the same problem with needing glasses on my ole job cuz I would need them every 15 min or so. I decided to get a pare of bifocals with clear glass above and my script below. It takes a little time to adjust to them but after a while you don't even know you have them on. Best move I ever made. It sucks to have to ware glasses but getting older sucks all around. It's really worth it to give them a shot. Good luck buddy

[@mikemurray6727]

I have had them for years, and you are right they are worth it!

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Mr. O is a rare guy. How many people can make doing drum brake work look interesting? 😁

[@dfestus]

Vice grips makes a 13.5mm 😅

[@jamesrdorn]

Which brand? (Kidding)

[@ningen1980]

So does an angle grinder.

[@350x85]

LOL! I have the very socket Eric (3:10 - 3:35 mins) mentioned wasn't available 17/32" (13.5mm) I scored a set at a garage sale , 6pt 3/8" drive that had every socket from 5/32" thru 7/8" @ 1/32" increments. These odd ball sockets were probably made for custom applications.

[@themovecrew7201]

Still crack me up to this day Mr O! The lick em stick em thing u did😂 hilarious keep up the great work buddy boy

[@hawksite]

I was a NYS inspector when they took ball joints off the checklist. A local TV station did a story on how some garages were ripping people off since the lower ball joints on American cars had a little play from new. Rather than going after the garages - poof - it just left the inspection. Of course those were the days when all ball joints had grease fittings, not like today where they can fail due to lack of factory grease. On the other hand most cars barely made 100k or ten years so they hit the scrap yard before getting too dangerous…

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Eric, you need to work in Arizona. You would be the only honest mechanic in the state. Inspections don’t apply but Emissions tests do and the state handles them. In order to get a regestration to drive on the street you have to have one working brake light. Nothing else matters. I have seen truck chassis’s with one driver seat. Station wagons with out doors, all four wheels running spare tire donuts down the interstate highways at 70 + mph. Come on down NO RUST either only pack rats that like to destroy wires or interiors if they can get in. Besides all of this the weather i quite warm and mostly sunny. You’re gong to love it !👍✌🏻🙏🏽🇺🇸😎

[@tonbouw6180]

LOVE the BIG dogs, mama jama.. Bring out the Big Doggs yeah MOMMA..

[@miceinoz1181]

Funny you should mention fuel inlet restrictors and 70 together. I am 71, and yes, I remember them all, including king pins on orstrayan cars up to 65 or thereabouts.

[@robertquast9684]

They will pull licenses from guys trying to do the job right but then give one to guys that make every effort to circumvent the laws.

[@602STS2]

I agree with you completely regarding using the parking brake. I too have a long standing practice of applying my parking brake EVERY SINGLE TIME I park. 👍

[@anthonypeck3588]

"The DAWG don't play" woof woof woof!

[@peter6411]

Hi Mr O, my God, how so out of touch are the powers that be in New York. In England our vehicles are inspected every year once the vehical reaches 3 years old. I'm glad to hear you do the inspection to the letter. There are rouge garages here that don't as well, and people's lives are dependent on these vehicals to be safe. Keep up the good work. All the best to all of you. Peter.

[@edwinlandy]

If it makes you feel better, the brake kleen sound effect does have a richer quality to it.

[@jaymzx0]

Yep I could have sworn that brake kleen sound came through a tube amp or something..

[@NatesHomeTours]

VSDC is what I use, it's simple to use and is only $25 a year for the Pro Version. Adding sound is as simple as clicking the add sound button locate the file on your hard drive and then insert. Then you adjust the volume of it and your done unless you want to make it longer or shorter. My Jeep has the electric parking brake, I went into the setting and have it set, to that any time I put the vehicle in park, it sets the brake.