@abyrichards You may not have the adjuster backed off all the way, you may also need to push the shoes in against the wheel cylinder as that can sometimes expand during a brake job causing that problem when you go to reassemble.
@chamblizi Hard to say as there are a lot of things that contribute, tires, suspension, the surface your driving on. Normally a good inspection will tell you all you need to know, look for worn linings or leaks.
@chamblizi Especially with rear drum brakes they should last a great deal longer than that, I've seen rear shoes that lasted 10 years before. Rear brakes only do about 30% of the work so they tend to last much longer than front brakes.
It's the pads that are worn uneven, not the shoes. I noticed the slides were not greased with antiseize or anything else. I will do it right myself next time instead of taking it in. Will the uneven pads result in knocking while braking? Thanks for your help.
What causes pads to wear unevenly from top to bottom of the pad? I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe and the front outside pad both sides was worn uneven. The top was about 5/16" and the bottom was just under a 1/2".
@gjeka02 Depends, are you talking about disc brake pads or rear shoes? If your talking about rear shoes then it's actually normal for them to wear that way, remember the wheel cylinder just pushes out on the top of the shoe. If your talking about disc brakes then your caliper slides may be sticking.
@EricTheCarGuy have you done a vid for front breaks on a 1/2 ton? they are pads with calipers right? ('01 ram 1500) it should be pretty close to any other type of caliper and pad replacement no?
@jareds1007 I have actually done a couple of pad replacement videos if you'd like to check them out. Most calipers are set up the same so even if the video is not for your specific video you can still take many of those principals and apply them to your application. Good luck.
These videos are extremely helpful. Nice videography that clearly shows what Eric is talking about, nicely detailed without being redundant and to-the-point so you don't have to waste your time with a lot of fluff. Great explanations on how things work and some of the differences to boot. Good stuff! I've watched a bunch of Eric's videos (prepping for doing some brake work) and it finally dawned on me I should leave a comment while I was watching this one........
Thanks Eric! I'll be looking forward to it! I seen other videos on it but the don't go in depth like you do! That's what sets you apart from the rest! Stay dirty!
Hey Eric, Can you make a video on replacing a wheel cylinder on a 97 Corolla, please?! Your channel is great by the way, it help a lot of us that don't have the resources to pay an over price mechanic. Keep up the good work and you shall be blessed for helping others!
@PHILLIE138 My videos are based on the cars that come into my shop so it's hard to fill a request like yours but I've been asked more than once about a wheel cylinder replacement video so I'll try and make one as soon as the opportunity arises. Thanks for your comment.
Nice tip. I pulled the rear drums off my '70 VW Bug (from the ground up -restoration project) today to check out this very thing. They may need adjusting, but the pads and drums are in fine shape.
Excellent videos by the way. Definitely top notch!
Eric I need a hand when I drive my ford contour and press the brake my car shakes. I took off the front tires and checked but my break pads are fine. I did noticed the corners chipped off. Could my break shoes need replaced.
@AstonishingCardMagic In your situation the pads would not be a fault but rather the rotors, it could also be the drums or rear rotors. If you feel the shimmy more in the steering wheel it is probably the rotors, if you feel it in your butt then it's probably the rear brakes. Depending on how much metal is remains and how bad they are out of round you may be able to machine out the problem rather than replacing them. Most auto parts stores machine brakes these days for a nominal fee.
well, isnt that diameter number more of a "suggestion", kind of like the expiration date on a gallon of milk? ive never done drum brakes but i know that on rotors if you grind the rivets into them for a while... the mechanic will tell you you HAVE to replace them, but unless youve been grinding them for like a year... all it will do is just chew up the new pads a little faster due to the abrasiveness of the surface. you can even go so far as to re-surface the rotor. do i sound retarded or?
Engineers don't work in "suggestions", if they say discard thickness, they mean it. I'm not an engineer however but having worked on cars the better part of my adult life I can say that it's never a good idea to skimp on brakes or tires, both are probably the most important parts of the car. If the question you pose is "could you?", the answer would be yes, but if the question is "should you?", then the answer is no.
Is there a performance increase with aluminum lower control arms? Or is that just for making the car lighter for gas mileage and environmental reasons?
Weight is the first reason, the lighter the car, the more power for well, power and the more efficient it can be. It also has something to do with what is called unsprung weight, I'll get into that in a later video.
The difficulty in removing the rotor on a 92 accord must have a reason. Is there a performance increase in that type of design, or just an increase in billable hours?
A 2001 Lincoln LS appears to have too power steering reservoirs. One has a picture of a steering wheel over waves. The other has a picture of a fan over waves. English would have been better. I know definitely for sure that the one with the steering wheel is the power steering, but what about the one with the fan over waves. It can't be antifreeze because there is already one for antifreeze.
I did a video on Check engine light basics a while back that you can check out. You don't necessarily need to take your car to a mechanic to get the codes read from your vehicle, most auto part stores do it for free these days. Thing is that they can read the codes but have little to no experience correcting the problems. They will get the process of repair started however.
Eric you need some crazy intro where you pull up in the ETCG Mobile, or run and slide over the hood TJ Hooker / Dukes of Hazzard style holding a ratchet like a pistol...
Wow Eric.. Not living in the midwest anymore I forgot what rusty drums look like. I thru out that idea on heat & speed and figured maybe ya can use it in the future?
I replaced with new break shoes but cant push drum in because it is too tight,
what to do
abyrichards 2 months ago
@abyrichards You may not have the adjuster backed off all the way, you may also need to push the shoes in against the wheel cylinder as that can sometimes expand during a brake job causing that problem when you go to reassemble.
EricTheCarGuy 1 month ago
Hey Eric, when you replace brake drums, should you replace only the old/ damaged one or replace both sides?
13FravelJ 4 months ago in playlist Eric The car guy vids
@13FravelJ You CAN just do one but it's recommended that you do both.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Could it damage your brake system?
13FravelJ 4 months ago
@13FravelJ I can't see how.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
hey Eric are those dots the rivets if so i have no rivets on my break what so ever but the inside of my drum is smooth as a babys bottem
chamblizi 6 months ago
@chamblizi Brake shoes come in a couple of different configurations, riveted, and bonded. The bonded brake linings don't use rivets.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy so i suppose mines bonded btw my truck is having slower stopping distances is it time to replace?
chamblizi 6 months ago
@chamblizi Hard to say as there are a lot of things that contribute, tires, suspension, the surface your driving on. Normally a good inspection will tell you all you need to know, look for worn linings or leaks.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy well i know whats going on i am just not sure if i should replace my brakes i mean i only have to do it once a year
chamblizi 6 months ago
@chamblizi Especially with rear drum brakes they should last a great deal longer than that, I've seen rear shoes that lasted 10 years before. Rear brakes only do about 30% of the work so they tend to last much longer than front brakes.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
It's the pads that are worn uneven, not the shoes. I noticed the slides were not greased with antiseize or anything else. I will do it right myself next time instead of taking it in. Will the uneven pads result in knocking while braking? Thanks for your help.
gjeka02 6 months ago
@gjeka02 DO NOT USE ANTI SIEZE TO LUBRICATE THE CALIPER SLIDES, use silicone paste there is a link on my website if you have a hard time finding it.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
Eric,
What causes pads to wear unevenly from top to bottom of the pad? I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe and the front outside pad both sides was worn uneven. The top was about 5/16" and the bottom was just under a 1/2".
gjeka02 6 months ago
@gjeka02 Depends, are you talking about disc brake pads or rear shoes? If your talking about rear shoes then it's actually normal for them to wear that way, remember the wheel cylinder just pushes out on the top of the shoe. If your talking about disc brakes then your caliper slides may be sticking.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
thanks car guy! ...indeed drums are 60 a piece for my truck...so "machining them," would be a little less expensive.
jareds1007 7 months ago
@jareds1007 It is and would still give you great results I'm sure. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy have you done a vid for front breaks on a 1/2 ton? they are pads with calipers right? ('01 ram 1500) it should be pretty close to any other type of caliper and pad replacement no?
jareds1007 7 months ago
@jareds1007 I have actually done a couple of pad replacement videos if you'd like to check them out. Most calipers are set up the same so even if the video is not for your specific video you can still take many of those principals and apply them to your application. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy i'm finding sets of two pads....per tire....getting confused....you're still very helpful...will continue to watch. thanks eric.
jareds1007 7 months ago
@jareds1007 Sorry your getting confused but take it one step at a time and you should do fine.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy I mean...just the pads...
jareds1007 7 months ago
Probably cheaper just to buy a new drum if its got grooves rather than machining it.
SeanFication 10 months ago
@SeanFication Depends how deep they are but for the most part the can be machined which does save quite a bit of money. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
These videos are extremely helpful. Nice videography that clearly shows what Eric is talking about, nicely detailed without being redundant and to-the-point so you don't have to waste your time with a lot of fluff. Great explanations on how things work and some of the differences to boot. Good stuff! I've watched a bunch of Eric's videos (prepping for doing some brake work) and it finally dawned on me I should leave a comment while I was watching this one........
tef997 11 months ago
@tef997 I'm really glad you decided to leave that comment as it made my day, really. Thanks.
EricTheCarGuy 11 months ago
Thanks Eric! I'll be looking forward to it! I seen other videos on it but the don't go in depth like you do! That's what sets you apart from the rest! Stay dirty!
PHILLIE138 1 year ago
@PHILLIE138 Indeed I will and you do the same, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Hey Eric, Can you make a video on replacing a wheel cylinder on a 97 Corolla, please?! Your channel is great by the way, it help a lot of us that don't have the resources to pay an over price mechanic. Keep up the good work and you shall be blessed for helping others!
PHILLIE138 1 year ago
@PHILLIE138 My videos are based on the cars that come into my shop so it's hard to fill a request like yours but I've been asked more than once about a wheel cylinder replacement video so I'll try and make one as soon as the opportunity arises. Thanks for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Nice tip. I pulled the rear drums off my '70 VW Bug (from the ground up -restoration project) today to check out this very thing. They may need adjusting, but the pads and drums are in fine shape.
Excellent videos by the way. Definitely top notch!
Raymond
hjkgufytfyug 1 year ago
@hjkgufytfyug Thanks Raymond, good luck with that Bug.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Another great video by EricTheCarGuy!!! Great work Eric!
rrrunge1 1 year ago
@rrrunge1 Thank you!
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
once again top video!
smark32 1 year ago
@smark32 Thanks
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Eric I need a hand when I drive my ford contour and press the brake my car shakes. I took off the front tires and checked but my break pads are fine. I did noticed the corners chipped off. Could my break shoes need replaced.
AstonishingCardMagic 1 year ago
@AstonishingCardMagic In your situation the pads would not be a fault but rather the rotors, it could also be the drums or rear rotors. If you feel the shimmy more in the steering wheel it is probably the rotors, if you feel it in your butt then it's probably the rear brakes. Depending on how much metal is remains and how bad they are out of round you may be able to machine out the problem rather than replacing them. Most auto parts stores machine brakes these days for a nominal fee.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
just thinking about checking the brakes on my ford fiesta mk4, this video was really helpful! thanks!
warchildferi 1 year ago
@warchildferi I'm happy to help, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
can't thank you enough :)
I keep commenting on almost every video, but seriously you're awesome :D
mrjost55 1 year ago
@mrjost55 Well thank YOU for the comments past, present, and future.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
well, isnt that diameter number more of a "suggestion", kind of like the expiration date on a gallon of milk? ive never done drum brakes but i know that on rotors if you grind the rivets into them for a while... the mechanic will tell you you HAVE to replace them, but unless youve been grinding them for like a year... all it will do is just chew up the new pads a little faster due to the abrasiveness of the surface. you can even go so far as to re-surface the rotor. do i sound retarded or?
IEskin69 2 years ago
Engineers don't work in "suggestions", if they say discard thickness, they mean it. I'm not an engineer however but having worked on cars the better part of my adult life I can say that it's never a good idea to skimp on brakes or tires, both are probably the most important parts of the car. If the question you pose is "could you?", the answer would be yes, but if the question is "should you?", then the answer is no.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Is there a performance increase with aluminum lower control arms? Or is that just for making the car lighter for gas mileage and environmental reasons?
nobleheight 2 years ago
Weight is the first reason, the lighter the car, the more power for well, power and the more efficient it can be. It also has something to do with what is called unsprung weight, I'll get into that in a later video.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
The difficulty in removing the rotor on a 92 accord must have a reason. Is there a performance increase in that type of design, or just an increase in billable hours?
nobleheight 2 years ago
They designed it that way, I'm not sure why but they had some reason I'm sure. To replace rotors on that car bills 1.5 hours a side I believe.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
A 2001 Lincoln LS appears to have too power steering reservoirs. One has a picture of a steering wheel over waves. The other has a picture of a fan over waves. English would have been better. I know definitely for sure that the one with the steering wheel is the power steering, but what about the one with the fan over waves. It can't be antifreeze because there is already one for antifreeze.
nobleheight 2 years ago
I think it's a coolant reservoir or expansion tank. You can have more than one. The symbol you describe is for coolant.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
My check engine light is on again.
Take it to the mechanic?
Very informative but I'm clueless! Hahaha!
Mooz
moomay11649 2 years ago
I did a video on Check engine light basics a while back that you can check out. You don't necessarily need to take your car to a mechanic to get the codes read from your vehicle, most auto part stores do it for free these days. Thing is that they can read the codes but have little to no experience correcting the problems. They will get the process of repair started however.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Thanks for the reply.
Mooz
moomay11649 2 years ago
Eric you need some crazy intro where you pull up in the ETCG Mobile, or run and slide over the hood TJ Hooker / Dukes of Hazzard style holding a ratchet like a pistol...
just my 2 cents. =)
bentonhunter 2 years ago
Awesom Job Eric, Hope it's ok to add..
Perfect vid by the way.. I've found it cheaper just to replace the drums.
Viewers keep in mind that even if you do machine the drum to the max your giving less materal to heat loss or brake fade.
The brakes are a conversion of sorts. Changing rotational speed to heat energy. When it comes to brakes.. "Spend the Money" Buy good parts.
Les
bigblockmustang 2 years ago
I couldn't agree with you more Les, I just wanted folks to know the reasoning behind the process and the facts that determine the outcome.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Wow Eric.. Not living in the midwest anymore I forgot what rusty drums look like. I thru out that idea on heat & speed and figured maybe ya can use it in the future?
Les
bigblockmustang 2 years ago
Thats a great point, I think I'll throw it in with the disc brake video when I make it.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
There is a finite number of times a drum can be turned... right? Same for rotors?
bowlingballout 2 years ago
Yes, that's right and when you reach the minimum spec that's it, it's junk.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago