This is WHY we FAILED the Inspection!

[@terryphillips4292]

Is there no end to this man's talents, farmer,builder, carpenter, electrician,mechanic, big up to you.

[@kimroberts2704]

Terry Phillips, you left out husband. Some dont have the talent for that.

[@yvonnelucas-cessna4458]

@@kimroberts2704, lol!! So true now. To be a good husband with all of those talents is amazing!! Not too many men around can do all of those things and still be a good husband AND father!!

[@terryphillips4292]

@@kimroberts2704 that's very true I apologise for my error

[@faithrada]

Al and his Super Cat side kick... they blow my Mind!

[@thelma1846]

I’m so jealous, in a good way 😀 what can't Al do, Love this Family and I never miss a video. Gena is a talented cook and helper to Al and Olivia is adorable and sweet helper, and the animals on the farm are very entertaining especially Figero.

[@NavinKumar-pf3bd]

He does everything He is master of all technology i.e elec, mech, construction, carpentering etc, . He is so blessed.

[@conniedejesus6885]

Gina, you have the full package. Love him so dearly.

[@damianbridge9514]

Almost as good as Andrew Camarata

[@Ali-ct9pb]

Gina is blessed!!!

[@charlesreohr6236]

@@damianbridge9514 I think he's better in some respects and not as good in others just like every other hard working man. I spent my life doing what they both do and they are both more skilled in certain areas than the other. But doing all that isn't as easy as it looks. I think we are just getting the short version of very long days.

[@agnestakacs2059]

Aw Figaro is so cute and snuggly 😍 those tomatoes are huge!!! 😲 excited for the revelation of the next big project 😆

[@jenboyles5381]

Same conditions here in PA. Too much salt during the winter on the roads leads to rusting. I'm impressed how you have it all taken apart like that.

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

My husband, a 62 year old life time carpenter, general contractor, said to me, "I have the highest respect for Al because of his capabilities and standards. But now that I see he does his own brake jobs, I really respect him! Al. compliments like that from my husband are rare. Ya done good!

[@debbienarkansas1926]

Traditional "Man Noises" when working, Al that is classic! LOL! Pluto and Tanner doing zoomies as they play, what energy! Gina, your Dinner was amazing! My most favorite is the "Twice Baked Tato" The tomatoes were WOW! I could taste them through the video. One Day a month I prep. Cook about 1/4 lb. bacon, chopped then freeze. I have a gal. bag of chopped bell peppers, Green onions, just chopped and frozen. Black berries, raspberries and blue berries. all fresh and frozen. I add to yogurt with a little granola, so good. Thank you for sharing.

[@charlesreohr6236]

Good morning. The rotors and calipers I just put on my car where blue. The parts man said that it's the same type of bluing used on gun barrels to keep them from rusting.

[@garys9694]

I believe it's a phosphate coating.

[@johannestejder4469]

I do phosphate coating and it doesnt look like that

[@garys9694]

@@johannestejder4469 That may be but NAPA says their premium brake rotors are phosphate coated. Nowhere on NAPA's web page does it say what that blue color is from. Not a big deal, who gives a sh*t anyway.

[@johannestejder4469]

@@garys9694 im not hundred percent but phosphatetreatment causes the metal to become pity. It would give excellent friction between the rotor and breakpad. But it would be even more practical to have your rotors heattreated and dont have to worry about them getting warped

[@garys9694]

@@johannestejder4469 Most brake rotors are made of cast iron, so therefore seldom are they heat treated. Warping happens when they are heated when the pads are applied for a long time and then cooled. Most race cars are using carbon fiber rotors as the carbon fiber will not warp (one reason, anyway). If you watch a night-time F1 race, often times the rotors are cherry red.

[@cbobwhite5768]

14:10 The blue coating stops rust. It will wear off, where the brake pads make contact, but will continue to protect the rest of the rotor from rust. BTW, ......... it is a NAPA thing. Different grade $ of rotors will have a different coating, some are even polymer coated.

[@davidfisher5140]

TY Bob

[@gayleowens5057]

Each day when it is time for Lumnar acres, I loudly announce to our house hold "It's on". It's well known how much I look forward and love the show. Well ,my husband has now subscribed and is enjoying . We could not believe the size of that tomato.

[@sailingbvi1]

I have the same jack. It just needs more oil. There is a fill port, check the manual. I added more, and works great now.

[@scottbennett6494]

thought i heard air when he was pumping it

[@genegoodman5233]

If you live in the ares that salt the roads during winter, then take the car to a car wash. You can use a pressure washer in the spring to clean the underside of your car to get the salt and grim off. If you can do this several times during the winter, the parts of your 🚗 that rust and corrode, like Al’s brakes and exhaust will last longer and be easier to repair.

[@pda4you]

Yep - was going to add this but you beat me to it. When we lived in SLC (they use salt/brine on the roads) and you MUST was the car, and undercarriage after every storm where they do the treatment. It helps, but still is very very rough on vehicles. BTW have not seen studded snow tires in a LONG time. Made me smile. Now in Texas and no more drama.

[@jamest5149]

The corrosion on the exhaust and failure was from inside - a by-product of burning fuel is water and the infrequent short journeys Gina does now is why it failed.

[@pda4you]

@@jamest5149 Not sure about that - I have had exhaust systems go the life of the vehicle here in TX. But in Idaho and Utah we had to replace them much more frequently. The salt was killer on cars and undercarriage. Those sure looked like failure from the outside.

[@wendymfields]

Yeah. Around my parts there are also car washes that will wash the undercarriage and coat it in something that helps repel the salt in the winter. I like to do that to keep my car in tip top shape. When I was a kid shopping for my first car in ME, I saw way too many cards that were totally rusted out underneath.

[@dhache1195]

Also living where there is winter, meaning a ''real'' winter ( ;-) ), with snow and ice over the roads for 4-5 months/year with salt/calcium, every spring very generously I do pressure wash the underside, let it dry then send the vehicules to anti rust treatment. What does not help is to park a vehicle or equipment on a grassy or gravel surface, which retains a lot of moisture and over time causes the metal to rust / rot.

[@robynwilson842]

Al, it would be great to see a drone shot of the farm since you added so many new buildings.

[@BRPEngineering]

A nice thing about having some old brake rotors around (though this is even more true with truck brake drums) is that you can make an adapter for a blower in the middle with a cast iron pipe T and make a nice little charcoal (or bituminous coal) forge from it for small blacksmithing work.

[@audreyabdo7719]

Al you are a very knowledgeable and hardworking man. You saved a lot of money on the labor the mechanics charge to work on cars. Gina did an excellent job with today’s dinner, it looked so delicious and a yummy salad from the garden. Enjoy your evening.

[@abc123xyz-q2p]

Now I understand better what mechanics are talking about: frozen calipers, rotors, pads, and cost for the work. Thanks Al.

[@shawnfaith7701]

Good Morning Al, If those are the premium rotors, they are probably the E-Coated ones. Which are a little better rotor. I also found out from my NAPA dealer, that you don't clean them with brake clean, or it'll take the "e" coating off. Soapy water works best.

[@dcrahn]

The floor jack failing to hold pressure is a prime example of why you never trust a hydraulic jack of any kind to support a car while working on it. I'm lucky, I have a 10k two post lift in my shop. But I always lower it to sit on the locks and not leave it on the hydraulics and cables. Al I hope you wiped down those rotors with brake clean before you installed them! And always take the car for a few miles test ride and lightly applying the brakes several times to bed the pads into the rotors.

[@pgrosebud2012]

And- does Al Lumnah know about the multiple Harbor Freight jack stand failures?

[@mrbibstoo]

I think it's time for new grease,,, after sanding/grinding the caliper brackets right next to the open grease container. Oops!

[@lawrencewillard6370]

That happened to 'Leg arms' on Welker farms. Draw bar slipped off jack, only for a steel bit on its front, would have amputated his arm.

[@waddeym]

That floor jack looks very similar to a HF model I have that also failed to hold pressure

[@That1ufo]

@@lawrencewillard6370 I just watched that an hr ago, it came up as recommended for me for some reason, never watched that channel before. 'Never trust your life to a jack' but nowadays it also applies to stands even more now with quick release. I was told always put the wheel under as back up.

[@larryschmitt2513]

Been there, wire brush and hand file to clean those brackets to like new. When we were stationed in Germany back in the day, your vehicle inspection include testing the brakes on the “brake test machine” which measured the braking force. It would make or break you. I was fortunate to have one in the motor pool, so we could test everything before it was dispatched to operate on German roads. Back in the good old days, US Army 1975-1999, got to do and see a lot of things a kid from Indiana would of never done, was Blessed with great people a long the way. Al It is so nice seeing a young man with the skill set to take care of things like you do.

[@deannamarie4149]

It is great to see Gina becoming more comfortable with us... Looking forward to the big news! ☮

[@briancasey4917]

Baked potato hack: run metal skewer through potatoes. They cook much more evenly as the skewer conducts heat inside the potato as it is cooked from the outside of it. I usually get 2 potatoes per skewer.

[@samvalentine3206]

Good idea! Or those aluminum nails...

[@hopehall-sanchez1913]

It was so cute watching 2 of the chickens 🐓 running after you, as you went to see Gina.. 😍

[@annar6430]

Morning Al & Gina. We have to deal with Sea Frost,it corodes everything except galvanised steel,then the roads are always covered in sand from delivery trucks or picked up during stormy days. Anyone going under a car is brave,no matter how many jacks you have!

[@rrobertomondo5173]

Al, seeing how much corrosion you had on your front brakes, you may want to check your rear brakes as well. Even if the pads and rotors dont need to be replaced, you may have corrosion limiting the brake's ability to move.

[@rawsienna1]

Thank you! I loved watching you fix Gina's brakes. It recently cost me $2,400 to have my brakes replaced. We also struggle with rust from salt & chemicals they put on the roads in winter here. I learned a lot from this on what they replaced and how the parts look. I also had to have the brake cables replaced because they rusted to the body is what I was told. My car a 2003 Mazda 6 with low miles. You are so talented and it's so awesome how much you save the family/homestead in that you are able to do the repairs yourself. I consider this an educational video for myself. Thanks again!

[@nancylitton390]

I NEED some of your tomatos!!! They are Beautiful !!! And I love twice baked potatoes...Yummm! Thanks for sharing your journey and God bless you and your family.

[@70acres]

Those new blue brakes match Gina's blue car perfectly! Now she is color coordinated AND can stop on a dime! Wow those maters (tomatoes) are amazing! Another bountiful harvest from God's abundance. Blessings to all.

[@ronalddelong2190]

Outstanding Dinner Gina! Looks delicious!

[@estaisadore6188]

Oh my we agree...wanna try that....Yummy..And wow those tomatoes ...!!

[@melodystull19]

I live in WV we get snow here too. Probably not as much as y’all but we’ve learned to spray underneath the car when it’s been in the salt this helps a lot with rust

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Gina, those tomatoes were beautiful! Y’all had a feast for dinner.

[@lillianmourre6731]

Hi are your tomatoes mushroom basket kind.

[@BearStar1]

Everyone except Olivia ! She didn't eat any of the red ripe juicy Tomatoes !

[@Chimonger1]

We wondered where winter went! Out in the Pacific NW, it’s the 2nd year in a row with warmer, later deep frost, & no big heat spike in late summer...and near-zero summer rains. We finally, in late Nov., got a night down in low 20’s, but not long enough to freeze-kill our dandelions...kinda nice to still get those to eat...just weird weather. I get a kick out of your videos! Kudos to you & all you are doing there!

[@em9dee]

Morning! We're from Ontario and have the same issues with weather and roads and rust. Do you guys get oil sprays? We do here so coat everything underneath and all hinges, etc and slow the rust process.

[@deeanderson7358]

Good morning everyone from SLC. I got the March of the Goats so I am happy. You Al are a man of many talents, I love how you take care of your family, so refreshing. Can't wait till tomorrow's video. God bless

[@kennethwhite1883]

Most don't know a Farmer is husband father carpenter mechanic then a farmer !

[@caroldorsett8170]

And vet

[@kellygreen8255]

And plumber, electrician, gardener....

[@myraalexander3018]

Oh yes, all the above!

[@jordanstone7478]

lets add engineer to that

[@charlesreohr6236]

@@myraalexander3018 To be a good father you have to be all of the above along with being a faithful child of GOD.

[@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan]

Quality tools are a huge part of the homesteading life... Great job my friend..... Emery cloth works well on those caliper mounting brackets.. What a great idea ..I seen someone else wrap them in paper but never seen the outcome so I didn't know it looked so fresh.... Great episode guys... Love your show, have a blessed day my friends

[@ryanwaltos2206]

A Zip disc and a grinder work a lot faster on very rusty Scuby brake parts

[@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan]

@@ryanwaltos2206 that would definitely be quicker than emery cloth

[@georgevangordon9728]

I think that’s good that your state does such a good inspections. Here in Missouri we also have inspections but I think it’s more about revenue for the state then safety..

[@puytheresateegarden5617]

I'm in Missouri and I fully agree!

[@lawrencewillard6370]

If it gives better safety for all, what is saved on medical costs and suffering?.

[@glengillis7775]

Same issues here in Alberta AL. Sized pins and stuck pads on brake bracket. We had 3 inches snow today and -3 celius. Going to warm up Monday to we'll above zero celius. Good choice of pads and rotors.recommend some anti sieze on the rim mounting surface. Saves you the need of a sledge hammer to rove rim from car. AL I do the same thing griding the rust off the bracket before putting clips on. Synthetic thick brake lube also. Thanks for the video

[@Naplesfrank154]

Al, Harbor Freight has really good Daytona floor jacks. You can also get a 20% off coupon on the net to use towards your purchase. Good Luck.

[@theElderberryFarmer]

I have the yellow Daytona jack, and I can tell you that it is a BEAST! Well worth every penny. That being said, I'd give fixing the old jack a shot first.

[@faspit95]

I have used mine for over 5 years lifting everything from machinery to a Nissan 300zx to my 1 ton truck. Never a faulter.

[@keithrayeski3147]

Thanks for the HF review...I’ve looked at them and considered one myself. Good use for the 20% off coupon!!

[@davidknight7040]

I must have missed the part about WHY you failed the inspection. It is probably a bad seal in the floor jack. Model and serial number will enable the internet to find that part - probably. But maybe not. It is usually just a spring and an o-ring. The spring usually breaks.

[@Naplesfrank154]

@@davidknight7040 his brakes and the muffler system is what failed inspection.

[@sydmarty1]

It's nice to have a warn, dry place to work. Bet you love your shop in weather like you have,

[@ME-tj6gh]

The rotors have been "blued" ... same process used on rifles and gun barrels it is a chemical process to slow development of rust. Mike

[@growler63]

Al, i have an engine hoist and a floor jack with the same problem....failure under load, but mostly when it's colder out. They are lower priced--for a reason. I'll correct it at some point----find a seal kit, drain the fluid, pull the cylinder apart, use a drill mounted brake cylinder hone to clean up and true up the inside, re-assemble, refill....put to use. You might think about doing the same sir.....

[@kimfinch67]

Good morning to all. Make it a wonderful day!

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooood morning

[@chrishicks5359]

So handy to be able to work on Gina’s car! So glad it came out so well. Excited to see what your new project will be! Have a great day!

[@bernardshearing3202]

Morrrnin Luminas the new garage looks awesome. Can’t wait to get one of those next year myself.

[@LumnahAcres]

Morning

[@wandaminton1745]

The brake rotors have a polymer coating to prevent rust and to also help the calibers to stay cooler.

[@IdaBrown]

Subaru is a lovely car manufacturer. It's amazing how you can do all of these on the homestead.

[@robandnell4305]

I blue is a coating that will come of with brake klean or solvent for a rust inhibator. If left on it may clog the new pads. Keep up the good work.

[@tonygrimes13]

Good Morning Everybody From The Algarve Portugal.

[@LumnahAcres]

Morning

[@LarryTait1]

Nice spot to winter in Tony!

[@tonygrimes13]

@@LarryTait1 There were lots of Canadians here last year, some this year.

[@tonygrimes13]

@@theblessedfarmer3695 Anton do you use shade cloth?

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning back to you, Tony! Enjoy your day to the fullest with max good fun times!

[@paulpetraitis2130]

The blue is a spray on to keep them from rusting while in stock. Give them a quick wash with thinner or acatone.

[@anthonystubblefield4987]

Hey Gina did Al make that oven rack puller or is that store bought? So cool either way I've never seen one it's so simple yet never thought of it! Thanks

[@LumnahAcres]

a viewer sent us the oven rack puller!

[@heatheroester6817]

I first saw one on DIYFFERENT channel. They purchased it from Greenacrehomestead.com.

[@karencatalano4349]

I think Cannel called Samscraft sent to them also named green acre homestead

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

I have an antique wooden tent stake (probably military) that I use for an oven rack puller.

[@markpashia7067]

@@BroqueCowgirlHomestead I got in the habit of using my pizza cutting wheel for them and now I just grab that when I need to pull a rack.

[@paulvalley5604]

This was so cool! I have never watched someone do this step by step. Thank you for the journey you offer us!

[@jerryag19451]

So if you had that much trouble getting them off how did they inspect them initially..

[@LumnahAcres]

The visually look at everything when it’s on a lift

[@garys9694]

In Maryland, the inspector must remove a front wheel and a rear wheel and actually measure the thickness of the pads, rotor, and in the case of drum brakes, they must measure the diameter of the drum and the shoes. He writes these measurements down on a MD state-approved inspection form. MD is a stickler for car inspections. The thing is, the inspection doesn't have to be done every year, only when ownership is transferred.

[@Static2606]

That's what I'm saying, lift or no lift they couldn't inspect $h!t with out taking the wheels off.

[@edwardgibney6848]

Good point!

[@keithrayeski3147]

@@Static2606 they DO take the wheels off jake. And as you can see, it’s very easy to visually determine pad wear by simply looking. Older drum brakes yes, they would have to remove the drum. It’s really doesn’t require any science or math.

[@diannasills217]

You are a man of many talents. Now I know when I have brake work done what they are doing. Your dinner looked so good. Beautiful ripe tomatoes in New Hampshire in late October . I’m so jealous. Here in N.C. mine have been gone for couple months. Love you guys. So looking forward to tomorrow’s video.

[@stevebaker5642]

wow, the amount of rust dust comin' off the wheel nuts... I don't even want to hazard a guess regards the brakes! :o btw, mornin' to Al, Gina, Olivia & the critters.

[@samvalentine3206]

They were the original brakes. Not surprising for a (I think) 4 year old car in those northern conditions.

[@michaelmeyer9665]

Antiseize on the lug nuts will help

[@lisawilliamson5468]

The "feels like" (counting wind chill) temperature where I live in central Illinois is 28° F right now. Another great video! Can't wait to see what is up next.

[@jameslemon51]

Have your jack repair it's short on hydraulic fluid .

[@kdenyer1]

We have a lot of salt on roads. I put copper slip on wheel nuts and other nuts. Helps a lot.

[@barbielee5472]

Good morning from Australia hope u n ur family have had a good day .... I've been watching all ur old video from 3 years ago n they r awesome keep up the good work n I love how the fram has come a long away

[@LumnahAcres]

Morning Australia

[@lucillekenney8311]

Great idea for those special potatoes. Wow, those tomatoes were crazy! I use to wrap my mothers green tomatoes in newspaper and put them in a basket.

[@martinwyke]

Trolley jacks are mechanically really simple, they will last forever with minimal maintenance. It is probably just low hydraulic fluid or a loose seal on the return valve, both are 5 minute fixes. Axles stands should be placed under the suspension, not the bodywork. There are loads of good videos on youtube about using jacks and axle stands safely.

[@HarborHon1]

Wow! Al, you are the man! That was so interesting watching you do all the work the car needed to pass inspection. Definitely beyond my skills. Gina, I enjoyed seeing you prepare dinner. Those tomatoes were excellent! Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@memesjenkins2104]

That was one fantastic looking tomato. Glad the horn worms didn't get that beaut. there's always the fried green tomato route.

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

Another great video Al! You should have a mask on when pulling the calipers and rotors off. The dust and rust can really irritate your lungs. Be safe! Also your camera is having some audio issues with a ticking that you can really hear @21:27 FYI. Snow is on the way! It is 37 degrees here in Michigan this morning. Not looking forward to winter...

[@royalqueenwolf]

Good morning! Anyone else notice the chicken slip on it's way out of the coop at 0:08? 😂

[@JessicaViolaT]

Did not but big thank you for seeing it. So funny! 😂

[@samvalentine3206]

Yes - figured it must have been a new boarder - not yet used to the ramp.

[@adelacoburn1396]

ha-ha-ha...yes!

[@frenchiedekent8572]

😆 chiky chicken 🐔

[@vmorganbogart]

Morning Lumnahs! You are a man of many talents. That’s how my dad was. He did pass a lot of things on to me. Wow, those tomatoes! Dinner looked really good. I’m ready for tomorrow’s video. Can’t wait to see what you’ll do next. Blessings, Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@cherrie-anncichocki7048]

Gotta make noises, makes it go easier 🤭😂. Couldn't agree more !! Get mad at it that seems to work for me 😇🙏

[@keithrayeski3147]

LOL!! I thinks me needs a bigger HAMMER!!🤣🤣🇺🇸

[@Z4Zander]

@@keithrayeski3147 And if that fails there is always an even bigger hammer.

[@edwardweeden2834]

When I was on board my first aircraft carrier many moons ago (1970s) we had a large mainframe computer deep in the ship. It was about the size of two Tahoes! There was a brass plate near the bottom of it about 18 inches across. In big engraved letters it said "To Start, Kick HERE!'

[@idadho]

The blue is a rust prevention sealant. It will wash off with brake cleaner. Open the bleed screw and compress the piston so the fluid flows out the bleed screw. Use a piece of tubing to direct the old fluid into a container. This flushes out most of the old brake fluid that sits in that caliper and collects grime on the low side.

[@abrahamtov364]

If you have questions about Sheep look at Sandi Brock KZbin page, she has a nice family like yours and she really knows about Sheep.

[@LumnahAcres]

She has a great channel

[@marlenekutcher938]

From western Canada too..

[@tonygrimes13]

@@marlenekutcher938 Ontario.

[@Uniquelyyours1]

I love her channel, too:)

[@andrewjacques3960]

Yep! And that is another reason I left New England 42 years ago! Have not regretted it at all. Really enjoying that great southwestern winter weather!

[@LumnahAcres]

What state did you move too

[@johnhinson9866]

The jack might just need some hydraulic fluid, assuming there's any way to refill it! Had that happen to mine. 😐

[@newandoldtech5634]

Yup, sounded like air when used

[@scottbennett6494]

if there is no way to do that ( like on some inexpensive models ) i drill and tap a hole where the reservoir is to put in a plug

[@mikeduhm5325]

Check out the napa 3-1/2 ton professional floor jack. About 200$ but it holds up well to daily use and is built very heavy duty for it's price. Spraying fluid film on the hub and back of wheel helps with future removal

[@rachelm7525]

Ooh, looking forward to tomorrow, then! Not the snow - the video! 😃 Have a great weekend, guys, safe driving!

[@LumnahAcres]

You too! Snow is a coming. A lot of places have already gotten quite a bit of the white stuff ❄️

[@lhud3115]

I am in Oklahoma and we had a major ice storm. It has left a lot without power. Love watching you site every day that your on.

[@BRPEngineering]

Mornin', all! To answer your question about the brake rotors, bluing is indicative of a thin black iron (III) oxide coat on the outside, which can help with rust prevention, and which might indicate heat treating of the metal. You got the good stuff! For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluing_(steel)

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks. I’ve never seen that on brake rotors before. I like it

[@judd_s5643]

Most people don’t know but in the aftermarket car parts business there are various grades(level) of quality. If the part is safety related buy OEM or top grade aftermarket. Non- safety related make the call by how much labor it is to replace and/or should it fail does it cost more costly repairs. Good example of this is the timing belt typically which needs be replaced @ 90,000ish miles. If it fails it usually destroys the engine, the belt typically cost hundreds of dollars to install. In this case, I buy only OEM. Now take a alternator belt, there easy to replace and usually do no damage if it fails Then I go aftermarket. Al used NAPA parts, there more expensive then rockauto, autozone etc. but there high quality. I believe NAPA parts are typically at or right below OEM in quality.

[@steveperry2314]

Glad to see you using Napa Parts. I was an assistant manager for 10 years at a Napa store in VA...love Napa Parts!

[@shirleymoore4885]

Good Mornin Lumnah Acres from PA

[@SMichaelDeHart]

How's Ma and why no hello from her?? Sorry, I couldn't resist 😁

[@LumnahAcres]

Morning

[@shirleymoore4885]

@@SMichaelDeHart ??

[@SMichaelDeHart]

@@shirleymoore4885 "Good morning from Pa"... As in Pa and Ma Kettle.

[@shirleymoore6902]

@@SMichaelDeHart Sorry alittle slow today since I just had surgery done 2 days ago. But yes I'm from Lancaster County near all the Amish. Have a great day & weekend stay safe.

[@pennyloughlin5098]

The province of BC, Canada uses salt on the roads in the winter too. Same rust problems here.

[@rickster9993]

Check your oil in your jack. That's a sign that it is a little low. I also noticed your jack doesn't move straight up and and down. That means your jack will roll on you. That could cause a jack stand on the other side of the car to turn over. Specifically if the jack stand is extended. I learned this the hard way. Luckily nothing was hurt still had the wheels on. A assorted size of wooden blocks works well. I've got 4 that are 6 x 8 x 12 inches. Combine this with 4x4, 2x4, and 1x4 blocks and you have a jack stand or tool support for just about any car or truck.

[@angelsarrived2642]

Good Morning everyone from raining, windy and cold New York. Zeta hitting outside. Glad you fixed up the 🚗. Must always have a reliable means of transportation. Safety first to protect our love 💘 ones. Gina the rebake potatoes look tasty. What a wonderful family you guys are. Hugs and kisses from Angels 👼 Arrived.

[@13jfletcher]

Good Morning! I am curious how your inspector could tell your brakes were bad if he didn't take your tire off???

[@LumnahAcres]

They put the car n the air on a lift and check it over from the underside

[@Naplesfrank154]

When I lived in New Jersey, they would drive the car forward and then stop short on pads that measured the stopping force of each wheel.

[@13jfletcher]

Interesting, I am in Missouri and around here they always take the wheels off and do a visual inspection of the brakes.

[@samvalentine3206]

@@13jfletcher - They do that here in New York as well.

[@jamest5149]

On most cars you can see the pads from underneath when on a ramp, plus those discs would be very obvious- the corrosion on the swept area was the failure point, the pads would have passed but need doing anyway because of the state of the discs

[@dibutler9151]

Last year at Halloween it was 102 degrees "real feel" temp, with the extremely high humidity, here in GA. Right now at 3 in the afternoon, it's "real feel" 68 degrees. Like a real Fall! I love it!

[@laurieritchie6791]

And I thought I got up early, have a fantastic day and stay dry. Its a chilly one

[@marylee5804]

We had a 3 day ice storm in Oklahoma. We are still without power. We had thunder snow and sleet!! Oklahoma has crazy weather!! Temperature were in teens. Friday Oct. 30 the temperature is 66 for the high. We had downed trees all over from all the sleet. Yo could hear cracking all night from all the trees.

[@Naplesfrank154]

Good morning Al and Family. I was wondering, how long did it take you to change the muffler and pipes from start to finish? By the way, we are still in the low 90’s here, wish I could send you some warmth. 🥶🥵

[@LumnahAcres]

With filming it took 2.5 hours

[@samvalentine3206]

@@LumnahAcres - Would you say that without filming, it would have taken about half the time? 2/3rds?

[@patmaier6917]

@@LumnahAcres then the editing! That is a big job. Thank you for doing it.

[@tanyajenkins919]

Cold here 17 at night we have snow on the ground have had scence last Friday . Hello to all of you from Southwest Colorado.

[@hvnfun8601]

Farm boys need to know how to fix anything and I need to know what the next “Big Project” is.

[@scottbennett6494]

jack of all trades master of none we are

[@mrbibstoo]

GOOOOODD Morrning Al and family and HI! from the state of Oregon, where luckily they still aren't using salt on the roads, just sand. One of the biggest benefits of using sand, is that, we can own a car for many years and not have to replace it due to the rusting out of the entire vehicle.

[@LOSIASSOCIATED]

that is a corrosion protect-ant and the top caliper mount bolt try a wrench next time you should put anti sez on lug bolts of all your vehicles

[@jamest5149]

No... lug nuts and studs are used clean and dry... no anti seize or other lubricant... you will over torque the fixings and they can fail (shear or strip) and can loose a wheel. Follow the manual not the internet ‘arm chair experts’

[@mathbrown9099]

You are a “Jack of all Trades,” Al. You impress me so many times with the skills you have. I appreciate talent in every form. You’ve got many blessings for which to be grateful.

[@dajones1128]

COPPER-TONE Anti-Seize Grease available at your local CAT Diesel Dealer....is best.

[@toffer99]

Also works well on squealing brakes.

[@dajones1128]

@@toffer99 LOL....very funny....like the humor.

[@jamest5149]

Permatex is great quality zinc based anti seize or a certified you want the best performance. Copper based have been surpassed now plus you can’t use them on metals like aluminum or titanium or the copper causes corrosion. Result in effectively ‘weld’) or galling of threads.

[@simonfreer7950]

Was just about to say the same thing. On the back of the pads and a dab where they touch the carrier will really help. Good on the wheel bolts, nuts too

[@Z4Zander]

@@dajones1128 Not humour.Apply to the back of the pad(steel side) and also where pad backing slides in caliper.Has worked for me for 45 years as a mechanic.

[@billsbullets]

That Noise you made came from your back muscles screaming. Love you all from Georgia. Good energy your way as always.

[@rickiewaffle9594]

💖 you still having fresh salads.

[@susansollee1839]

It’s really wonderful how you and Gina know how to do almost everything. Really amazing! 🤗👍🏻🌻💕🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jameslemon51]

So why didn't Ginas car pass inspection. Brakes and rotor look good enough till 100k miles. Where i lived i was certified car inspector.

[@LumnahAcres]

I wish that was the case in our state.

[@samvalentine3206]

For the safety of my wife, I'd want perfect brakes for her. Those rotors had some rust buildup which prevented the pads from making 100% contact with the rotor face. While the outer face of the rotors looked fine, the inner face had only around 50% pad contact due to the rust rings. Anywhere there wasn't shiny smooth metal where the pads made contact was a sign of less braking available if needed in an emergency or in normal braking. Rotors and pads are relatively inexpensive components when compared to a loved-one's life.

[@SOHN32]

Blue rotor has a coating for rust. Take brake clean or carb clean to remove it. Also if can find a place turn rotors will save you money. And you can rotated them then. Or have a back up if brake pad let go.

[@gungadinn]

You living in the rust belt, I'm surprised that you;d send a car to the inspection shop without having a look yourself prior to someone else picking it apart. Apply some of the caliper grease on the wheel studs and lug nuts. You recently installed the snow tires, yet the lugs were heavily rusted. Would be fun to have to change a tire in the event of a flat. Check the air pressure in the spare tire. Keep the lid on the grease while grinding. Getting all the dirt in the grease isn't a good thing. Anti-seize all fasteners when reinstalling. Using a copper based anti seize isn't a good thing with mixed metals, equals galvanic corrosion. Use nickle or aluminum anti-seize. I know that you've used or heard of Fluid Film. Fluid Film between the rotor and wheel. Will keep the wheel from rusting to the wheel. Having to beat the wheel off the rotor would have gone from a roadside flat repair to a tow. Seeing you've got some Harbor Freight items, Verify that there isn't a recall on them. Just about every set of jack stands they've sold have been recalled. The jack stands that replaced the previous jack stands were also recalled. For your old floor jack, if you put a little brake fluid in the hydraulic system, it sometimes will swell the seals in the jack. Other times, the pressure relief valve bleeds off pressure causing problems. I'll fill using transmission fluid as a last ditch effort to save a non-rebuildable jack. It doesn't work overnight, but works better than 50% of the time.

[@samvalentine3206]

Good tips for sure. Sounds like you may have viewed some of Eric's videos over at South Main Auto Repair? Awesome channel, by the way, to anyone who might be interested in car repair. Lots of helpful tips to pick up, even for an experienced wrench turner.

[@jamest5149]

Nope... wheel studs and bolts should been clean and dry, as per the manual. Lubricants like anti seize can cause problems like over talking which can lead to loosing a fixing and possible the wheel. Always follow the manual not arm chair ‘experts’.

[@gungadinn]

James T Clean and dry in the Rust Belt? Good luck with that. Al had those wheels off less than a month ago. Did you notice the cloud of iron oxide when the impact driver broke the lugs lose? As for caliper and pad brackets and anti seize use, quiet a few manufacturers use anti seize. Unless you go to a speciality shop, most places don’t use a torque wrench for installation. I’ll take my chances of installing and torquing lubricated, then driving and re torquing. Aluminum wheels must be torqued to maintain straightness. Steel wheels, not so much due to the spring cone built into the wheel.

[@gungadinn]

Sam Val Yes I have viewed Eric O’s videos. One of the most honest mechanics out there. Not too many shops that will go to the pick and pull to keep the customers older vehicle safely on the road. I’ve used Fluid Film long before I found SMA. I’ve worn many hats during my aerospace career. Specialized in Materials Science, but a gearhead by choice. Eric uses common sense which is so common anymore.

[@JohnR9965]

Wheel studs should never be greased ...ever

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

I put anti seize behind the rotor and on the front face of rotor to prevent the rim from sticking , like it did on removal .

[@courtneykachur9487]

Search “floor jack repair”. Don’t toss it, fix it.

[@samvalentine3206]

It may just need a top-off of hydraulic jack oil - there's a little rubber stopper on the side of the hydraulic cylinder - pry that off with a screwdriver and add jack oil until it reaches the top. Put the rubber nipple stopper back on and try it again. You may have to pump a little extra to bleed out any air.

[@shartne]

@@samvalentine3206 I think so too. just add some fluid.

[@keithrayeski3147]

I agree...it may need just repair or maintenance...not replacing...but Al knows the history of his equipment so, I defer to him.

[@robhakeman5873]

The seal could be bad on the floor jack or could be low on oil, but don't get rid of it. I have never really been a fan of NAPA auto parts as I used them on replacement and they wear out faster than say AC/ DELCO. Good that you Al use antiseize for things that might have to come off in the future.

[@scottbennett6494]

@@robhakeman5873 i have found them to be quite a bit more expensive also

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

Must be such a relief to have the workshop to be able to do those jobs easier. Looking forward to seeing what the next big project is. Stay safe, everyone.

[@artmartin1913]

anti-seize between the rotor and wheel would help immensely the next time you have to take the wheels off. Signed, Karen ;)

[@jamest5149]

Use the correct one or it will make it worse. Steel on steel, copper based is ok, if the wheels or brake bell is Alloy use a zinc or ceramic base grease. Use copper type anitsieze can cause galling and corrosion and effectively ‘weld’ the wheel to the hub.

[@garys9694]

@@jamest5149 The face of the axel is steel (an alloy of different metals) which is what the rotor bolts up to. The rotor is cast iron. Wheels, in this case, are steel, more predominant today are aluminum wheels, and they can do the same thing as Al's wheels did in this video.

[@faspit95]

Nothing there will work until all the rust is removed from the spindle and the rims. Other than that only use copper antisize it is made for the heat brakes give off.

[@keithrayeski3147]

🤣🤣🤣 signed Karen!! That’s hilarious!!

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Great job Al. Can't wait until tomorrow! Gina the food looked so amazing! I like how you get so much joy out of preparing meals with the food yall grew.