This is what I class as the difference between a fitter and a mechanic. A fitter will find the broken part and fit a new one. A mechanic will strip the part down and replace what the part needs at a fraction of the cost. 👍
@rustyshackleford516 Жыл бұрын
alot of that has to do with liability and warranty. if those things werent so bogus these days the simple repairs would still be a thing
@HoboSmeller4 жыл бұрын
this guy is my freaken hero, ive learned so much watching his videos
@pericochief3 жыл бұрын
Because of ur comment I'm subscribing
@thatlowesguy55443 жыл бұрын
Finally a guy who isn't afraid to show how to do this the "old school" way. Even though it can be dangerous for those who don't know what they're doing, Ezrider shows us how! Many Thanks.
@Pete-from-Tn5 жыл бұрын
Keep a pancake gasket in the truck. Changed them out on the road many times. But we have turned into a throw away country. Everyone wants to replace now days. And so many things we used to rebuild. Now can't even get a rebuilt kit for.
@Pete-from-Tn5 жыл бұрын
@Ripsaw17 Dennis We used to be lucky on that part. I had a 1999 Truck, that was as clean on the bottom. As most new ones. But the southern states. Found that sinking potato juice. Or what ever it is, they call Brine, and it started destroying everything like up north.
@Emmanuel-ni1vp5 жыл бұрын
Well said
@grren17824 жыл бұрын
@Ripsaw17 Dennis patch job? It's a repair. You think rebuilding calipers is a patch job?
@dm-zx7xb4 жыл бұрын
@@grren1782 no but if the parking brake side fails in 3 months and a mechanic that isn't mechanically inclined enough to do anything more than bolt up assemblies comes to look at it he'll definitely say the last mechanic was a hack and did a "patch job" instead of properly fixing it and that's why we're in this position now. He'll end up looking like the hero.
@grren17824 жыл бұрын
@@dm-zx7xb I live in AZ, and steel is eternal here yet still nobody rebuilds anything
@100pyatt5 жыл бұрын
Good old school mechanic work right there 👍😎👍
@connorspies Жыл бұрын
This dude is an unbelievably helpful mechanic! One of absolute best!
@xShifty413 жыл бұрын
It always looks so much easier watching other people do it than when it’s cold and you’re in a gravel lot and drop shit everywhere because your hands don’t want to work.
@skipperandy2199Ай бұрын
This guy is a true old school mechanic, great to see some still exist, thank you
@danielthornquest31563 жыл бұрын
Simple and straight to the point. Great help, thank you!
@littlerhino20063 жыл бұрын
Hey man, your channel is a huge help. I had only been driving for a year or so before I got volentold to take over Dad's truck. He had really neglected the care of it, so I'm doing what I can to improve the truck and support him. Thanks for helping me make a dollar go a little further.
@towman2084 жыл бұрын
I'm 44 an became disabled about 9 years ago and had to stop working. I was a tow truck driver in Nashville Tn (towed all from cars to over the road trucks) but on the down time I wrench in our trucks and miss it so much. Just thought I'd say I really enjoy watching your video's cause it brings back old memories . keep up the good work.
@charleslangeness32 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for suppying these repair videos. I am not a mechanic, but I have been trying to do some small repairs on my 96 kw t 800 dump truck. Your channel has helped me to gain confidence in trying to do some repairs and I have been been able to fix problems with the help of your channel.
@noorahmad-fm3ph2 жыл бұрын
You are great, you taught us everything very quickly, I am Pakistani Canadian truck driver for 26 years. Very thankful to you.
@thecryingcowboy551Ай бұрын
Learn like you gonna live forever live like is the last day i dont even own or drive a semi but i will soon this video just gold
@juliosantos92895 жыл бұрын
Keeping em on the road killer! I worked on Army trucks for 20 years and the chassis are exactly the same as any commercial truck. You do what needs doing to get the job done. Luv the channel!
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ladbeni5 жыл бұрын
This is how the lead mechanic at my shop taught me to do it! . 2nd year t&c mechanic
@glackaglack15342 жыл бұрын
Theses shops don’t even do that these days, they want to put a new can-on there. Great help letting people see the simple way to fix it once they understand how to do it.
@MattHD155 жыл бұрын
Step one should have been apply park brake or foot pedal and vise grip the push rod so the service side spring is applied allowing easier service diaphragm installation and tension off service spring, then cage bolt, then clamp remove.. works like a charm ASE Certified heavy truck and bus.
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the input thanks
@cbmech25635 жыл бұрын
Release brakes and back off the slack adjuster until it just starts to pull the push rod. The piston plate will help hold the diaphragm in place as you reassemble the can. If been doing this since 1970
@peter84884 жыл бұрын
This guy would be welcomed in a SHTF world, his skills would be extremely valuable for any prep group.
@paulputin3018Ай бұрын
Simple rule of thumb I've learned is once those cans begin to rust. I just replace all of them. Saves me the headache of going down the road and one of them going out.
@cullenmiller81704 жыл бұрын
We used to have one of the ones you could disassemble where we cut the spring with the torch to freak people out. A guy I worked with took it to the parts house and asked the guy how to replace the diaphragm. He had the clamp off, but couldn’t figure out how to get it apart. All the guys dove behind the counter when they saw what he had sat on the counter. 🤣🤣
@Jeremy19989995 жыл бұрын
Dude, please keep making videos. I fix all sorts of s*** now, because of your help. Thanks man! I appreciate you.
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
Thank you always appreciate comments like this glad to help. I plan to continue making videos👍
@Jeremy19989995 жыл бұрын
What’s funny is I introduced your videos to my boss (who can fix anything), and now when he needs me to fix something, he just forwards your videos to me and says, “Do this!”
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
lol. nice. hey boss is encouraging you to watch youtube at work....hehe cant go wrong with that.
@reuventhehotboy4 жыл бұрын
You definitely know how to keep ur repairs low cost at home ! Thanks for sharing
@charlesroer972 Жыл бұрын
Certainly beneficial info . There’s a lot of owners that can benefit from this service information . U instructed them on how NOT to get hurt .
@isaaccharles26385 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot brother great video learning a lot bless up keep videos coming gaining a lot of knowledge from your videos and I am planning to become a certified diesel technician and get my cdl and become a owner operator God bless
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
awesome wish you all the best of luck in your journey
@kevinbaker81025 жыл бұрын
You can also back off slack ajuster to bottom out plunger
@kevinbaker81023 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Pepe only 20 you're still a "puppy"
@mikeleo71894 жыл бұрын
I keep a little piece of 2 x 2 in my truck and put it in between the slack adjuster to keep the spring out of the way.
@adrianovergara29425 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I learned a lot from you. Hope to see how to check s-cam free play.
@McRocket3 жыл бұрын
1:44 - 'made...in the last long time' 😊 I like that. Interesting video. Thanks. Peace.
@rodolforios1057 Жыл бұрын
thanks for this video you made it easy. I just spent $160 on a new brake chamber from the dealer. This was way cheaper. Thanks 😎
@Ezrider359 Жыл бұрын
A lot of shops would probably refuse to do this repair.
@rodolforios1057 Жыл бұрын
i replaced the pancake diaphragm on both sides in under the hour for a beginner and with your help that was amazing. I feel like charging people for this service now 😅
@hemirichie16782 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother your Awsome for the truck community times are though in the trucking industry saving every dollar I can at the moment is a plus 🙌🏽🙏🏽
@datrafrances36923 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining how to properly cage a brake and change the diaphram.
@markm00002 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for doing this and sharing it with the community but I’m too young to die. I just got a extra chamber for each axle.
@noorahmad-fm3ph2 жыл бұрын
You are like a great angel for our lifetime benefits, you are a great man, God almighty should give you a great reward
@ncut55474 жыл бұрын
Well in my day we where machinics fixed just about anything you could fix ...but now everyone is a fitter technician because all they do is fit parts ...can save a lot of money by fixing stuff to easey to throw new parts on but sometimes you have no choice ...you see today to many things where you have to buy the whole unit where a few dollar part would have fixed it ...awesome video keep ip the good work be nice to see that Pete on the rd
@jdawz28166 ай бұрын
Dude!! Im glad i found your page!! I've got a 1984 wanderlodge RV I'm having trouble recovering after a few brake presses I think one of my cans is leaking after looking at your video I'm also chasing down possible air leaks and the prospects of having prospects of having a bad compressor but the dryer looks good seems to be dumping like it's supposed to pressure builds up to about 145 PSI it just takes a while. I'm thinking though that if the diaphragm were leaking I should hear it hissing.
@VitoVeccia4 жыл бұрын
I noticed the side note you mentioned about how cutting the rods on new cans can be a pain in the ass. Over the years, we've noticed most guys screw up cutting them, so now we just replace air cans in pairs. 30/30 LS with welded clevis. Been smooth sailing ever since.
@Ezrider3594 жыл бұрын
I was more referring to when you have a break can leak when your on the road away from the shop working with just basic hand tools pancake can be done with a cresent wrench and a pair of vice grips in 10mins take you that long just to cut the push rod to length with a hack saw. In the shop it's no big deal
@richlymann64515 жыл бұрын
Excellent video will keep this locked in
@dalemayhew51824 жыл бұрын
You have forgot way more than I will ever know,thanks for your knowledge
@rjhtrucking54293 жыл бұрын
This is what I've been confused about. , im British and the brake cans we have already have the bolt fitted inside. We dont have to insert a bolt to ' cage the spring' we just put a socket on the bolt and start backing it out. We refer to it as 'winding the brakes off' Thanks for this video.
@dchawk813 жыл бұрын
That would be nice. I think our country is too sue-happy to allow for that.
@glee46707 ай бұрын
So glad I came across this video! 🎉🎉
@MOONSHADOW-jx2tw4 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your shared knowledge. I use to be mech inclined back in the day with auto. But semi trucks i been timid, you shown me its really just as simple. So im ordering tools from Snap on now . Air assist Jack Milwaukee fuel 1st on list
@Ezrider3594 жыл бұрын
Yeah my back ground is mostly automotive as well didn't really start messing with big trucks till I bought my first one. Took me a little while to get comfortable. But it's all just nuts and bolts there just bigger...lol
@redeemedmat22114 жыл бұрын
Yup been doing this for a while lol 😂 props to u for showing it I gotta do some of theses on my channel just don’t have that much time running day and night every week God bless
@urielvallin80772 жыл бұрын
Duuuuuuuuoo for real!!!you are bad ass thanks for your videos I already try it thanks body
@darrelfuhrman82174 жыл бұрын
On the farm this spring I have 3 brake cans to replace. I think 1 of them I will do this way. 2 of the others are 30-30 long strokes, with Meritor ASA adjusters, the 1/4” pin was frozen to the clevis and to the adjuster. Heat got the 1/2” pin out of the clevis, but not the adjuster, it was frozen to the bushing. I hate people who don’t know what anti-seize is!!!
@cbmech25635 жыл бұрын
I used to change the spring brake diaphragms until the parts store told us that they could no longer get insurance to take them apart with a press inside of a cage. I had just changed one at the scale that morning. About 1981.
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
now days most brake cans don't even have a removable clamp on the spring brake side. unless you run across one that has been around for a long time.
@cbmech25635 жыл бұрын
@@Ezrider359 😂If it's been around that long? throw it in the scrap metal bin, you don't even want to mess with it.
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
@@cbmech2563 🤣 pretty much
@1keykneedeep4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos bro. Always learning new stuff that I will never service. 👍👍
@bigsky335 жыл бұрын
Did one yesterday wasnt able to cage it just used air pressure with brakes released. Little nerve wracking when you take the clamp off
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
I would mention some of the sketchy Ways I have done it before but I don't want to give anyone any bad ideas....lol
@patrickcoyne12925 жыл бұрын
i knew about this and have done it. but i find that most times the parking spring breaks before the service diaphragm leaks
@5fdpRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man that's what just happened to our company truck...thanks again...
@scottterwiel4 жыл бұрын
In reality just replace the can. The park brake springs are almost always broken and is a time bomb before the loose pieces puncture the diaphram. Then is done. Usually 20 miles after replacing the service brake diaphram. Rusty clevis pins always come out with an pneumatic hamer with a 14mm pin.
@DurtChurch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man! Just the video I needed! Love watching! I know your busy in the spring but I’m anxious for the next big red video! Have a good day brother!
@bettim453 жыл бұрын
Great job, from a very seasoned professional...
@kalisterkalister59253 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was able to replace my truck brake chamber
@danielsierra1606 Жыл бұрын
This vato is a Real mecánic !!!
@dchawk813 жыл бұрын
I took my steer axle one apart to replace the diaphragm but it already had a brand new one in it. Don't know if it wasn't seated right but it didn't work for me either when I reassembled it. My can was an OEM from 1988 so I did both sides, full can, despite only the passenger side leaking. Not too sorry to see it go when it's that old. The spring wasn't particularly beautiful anyway.
@vincej43195 жыл бұрын
I love learning cheap easy fixes.
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
If only they could all be cheap and easy 👍
@deant8765 жыл бұрын
I always put a paint line across all part of the can, that way when putting back together you can line everything back up. You have to watch where the air lines end up, make sure they are not rubbing
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
nothing wrong with that, a couple degree's off wont really change anything as long as your air lines are happy with there placement. normally i would throw a piggy back on at the same time anyway so drawing a line wouldn't help. but this was just a quick fix with limited time.
@jerrylarson7232 жыл бұрын
The rubber diaphragm Our companey purchases are often to thick at the Ring area. We often have to use large c clamps to press to to pieces together . This was not the case 30 years ago
@ScottYdo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your videos. Class act all the way! 👍👍🎯
@dalephillips82504 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very helpful sir.....keep them coming.
@jimmielee71502 жыл бұрын
Well damn, thanks for that information i would have never known
@RC-Heli8353 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Can you do a video on finding the brake chamber that's leaking when the leak is slow enough to where you can't hear it?
@PatrickBaptist5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I hvae the same impact as well, it even doesn't mind being left outside in the freezing cold after being rained on. It just needs some fignaglinto get back to work LOL.
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
yeah there pretty good, i normally get about 3 years out of them before they start loosing some umph though, i use it a lot though and my shop air is set at 150psi.
@PatrickBaptist5 жыл бұрын
@@Ezrider359Last year I used mine to bust loose the pinion flange nut off a D80 when I couldn't beat it off even using a torch. I'd say this will be the last year for mine after water getting into it and seizing it up, I was shocked I beat on it and got it spinning again, it hadnn't seen oil in a while or that day either LOL. AGain thanks for the vid, I'm new to serving air brakes,even though I'm not dealing with this, it will be healpful on down the road.
@billarroo14 жыл бұрын
Most brake can manufacturers, stopped using removable clamps on the rear parking brake portion because of to many people taking off the rear clamp before Caging the brake and getting killed or seriously injured,
@bentelo8698 Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend this info help me a lot 🙏
@lewiemcneely91435 жыл бұрын
We went with diagramframs even on the spring side years ago but I'm out of the loop but I'd say the grader/logger/sawyer does diagramframs too. Not that much salt here or snow. Thanks pal! A-PLUS!
@alejandro02056910 ай бұрын
You are awesome my friend thank you for sharing!!!
@qrs36583 жыл бұрын
Bro you are really good. Love watching your videos man. I learnt allotta things from ya. I will definitely enjoy working with ya. you are totally different from those shirt & ties mechanic.... Keep the videos coming
@deandean74723 жыл бұрын
I remember the widow makers. Replaced many park brake diaphragms
@luashelton93205 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video! Thank you so much!
@stevenliberadzki91603 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the safety measures you take but, bendix and haldex clearly states not to reuse the hardware clamp and the 9/16 bolt n nut. It's like reusing head bolts. The threads have stretched and will cause a failure in the air brake system. But I do think you are a good mechanic just work at a shop where a budget is held a tiny bit higher then real parts and safety education. All manufacturers have great videos and classes on their products to learn these steps. I personally am certified in all old and current bendix, haldex braking and abs, on guard systems.
@robertcowden94844 жыл бұрын
I agreed with most things you do until replacement of pancake i never played with brakes
@algarveworks19312 жыл бұрын
chuck the wheels, release parking brakes, deadjust slack adjuster forward, remove the clamp, don't have to cage the chamber
@borisparrill3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos and looking forward to more of them
@1percentRule2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saving me money
@gurmeetsandhu15 жыл бұрын
Some men show just his tool but I like talent good job bro
@andrewscott8205 жыл бұрын
It takes me about 30 minutes with a torch by myself to replace the whole can I usually find when they get to that point the rest isn't far behind good fix if you are pressed for time tho
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
seems im always fixing brake cans in some parking lot some where lol seems they never wait till its convenient to start leaking. changing a whole brake can in the shop with a torch and a metal chop saw or grinder isn't a bad job. but in a parking lot with basic hand tools is a whole different story this method hands down in that case witch is why i wanted to make a video showing this way to do it.
@CHRISB-cb5to4 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think this dude looks like Red skull? Excellent video btw .
@danielarney97294 жыл бұрын
Good teacher.
@AmrikSingh-rw6ew5 жыл бұрын
Great video save money and save time
@EduardoSilva-xe3gp5 жыл бұрын
Easy quick fix works good for like an emergency type of thing I done before but when possible replace the whole chamber specially if it's a 3030 short stroke there cheap about 30 bucks now the long strokes are around a 100
@tiredoldmechanic17915 жыл бұрын
You can buy the long stroke 30/30 chambers on Amazon for $40 including shipping.
@robertpayton71342 жыл бұрын
I wish I had half the knowledge you have
@yabelcampos84072 жыл бұрын
Very grateful 🙏with your video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
@zekers65004 жыл бұрын
Omg I’m a diesel tech and I have not seen a 30/30 brake pod since i stoped working on old school buses
@ThatsMyBully4 жыл бұрын
Don't own a truck, never gonna own a truck , don't own many tools , don't ever plan on being a mechanic. But God damn, I've probably watched at least 20 of his videos.
@Fatamus2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and advice.
@timothyhays18175 жыл бұрын
If you have to replace the whole chamber due to the park brake side going bad. Remove the service Side diaphragm inspect. If it is save it to use if you need it later or glue magnets to the bottom to hold your nuts and bolts. Don't forget readjust your slack adjuster.
@Ezrider3595 жыл бұрын
Never thought of using them as bolt trays. Cool idea I normally just Chuck them in the garbage
@nighttrain39264 жыл бұрын
nice video but can can skip some steps, 1 apply parking breaks, vise grip push rod so it will stay out, release brakes remove clamp and replace, no need to cage
@Ezrider3594 жыл бұрын
There are plenty of shortcuts on this job I intentionally included redundant steps so there is multiple layers of safety making it extremely difficult for someone to hurt themselves
@tntzimmerman95523 жыл бұрын
A lot of newer pods can’t have the diaphragm changed out. $30 for a chamber is cheap. Just carry one! If you get a leak in the service side pull the fitting and put a dime in then reinstall the line.
@Ezrider3593 жыл бұрын
Never seen one not serviceable on the service brake side park brake sides have been crimped clamps for probably 20 years. Far easier/faster to do this repair on the side of the road/truck stop than to replace a can. And a better alternative to plugging the air line making the brake non functional. This repair has it's place.
@tntzimmerman95523 жыл бұрын
I routinely see non serviceable brake chambers. Another point not made is if they are serviceable is doing a piggy back. I stock piggy backs more than chambers. Time is money.
@Ezrider3593 жыл бұрын
if someone cant figure out how to change a piggy back after watching this video they probably shouldn't be messing with trucks.
@benelkins25103 жыл бұрын
I feel like I need to pay you for making me not so dumb!
@kyleedgerton36984 ай бұрын
All good and well. But with these things being as cheap as they are. We pay like $60 AUD for a pair. By the time they reach a point of failure it makes more sense to replace it, and with just as little effort. I dont believe in repairing brake boosters, air bags, shockers. Etc. But this is coming from some one that services a fleet of 150 trailers.
@jonathanmellodge42634 жыл бұрын
Diaphragm makes a great frisbee at shop..
@kennethbode20174 жыл бұрын
did many of them back in the day. Keep yourself away from the release bolt. I have seen them break
@geraldbraxton87094 жыл бұрын
You made that look so simple. ^5
@the.porter.productions4 жыл бұрын
Handy tip...Always be safe. Good job.😎
@borisparrill3 жыл бұрын
Awesome and thank you for your video
@kevinbosch26535 жыл бұрын
You should run the greaseable Clevis pins. They are amazing
@jasond54054 жыл бұрын
The best advice for someone that has never done this before is to have someone who knows what they are doing help you!!! Because if you run across a older brake chamber that has bolted clamps on both sides and you remove the wrong clamp by accident it has a really good chance of KILLING you or at minimum put you in the hospital for a long time!!!! And if it has bad rust it can also break apart and explode on you when you start messing with it!!
@djohnson6514 жыл бұрын
that's a real good tip I sure thank you for the video because I was just change the whole canister