Brake Pliers : How to use both sides

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Brake Pliers : How to use both sides

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Ratcheting Randy

4 жыл бұрын

Brake Pliers: How to use both sides to remove the top AND bottom brake drum springs.

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@tdirunner4832 4 жыл бұрын

The introduction of this video is the greatest I've ever seen on KZfaq. Thank you.

@bdub3871 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!👍

@FranciscoMartinez-of3gr 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! , no bull shit!!! Great video.

@SuperSpada 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@larrymantic2635 Жыл бұрын

Honesty wins

@BrewerCooker Жыл бұрын

And his sentiment was dead on accurate. My biggest complaint! I liked shorts but now they only do speed talking and screen changing per half second.

@mager76 Жыл бұрын

Give this man a medal for helping everyone that’s had this tool in their boxes and let it collect dust because they had no idea how to properly use it. I was taught many years ago how to use it properly and forgot to over the years. This video will help tons of people when doing e brake shoes with this tool! 10/5 stars for you good sir!

@ColdWarVet607 2 жыл бұрын

No 5 minute self serving egotistical channel intro with wild music, no endless blabbing taking half the video talking about what you'll talk about, no selling t-shirts with your name in 1,000 pt font, no constant cgi of flying hands, bells, buttons and rings on screen of subscribe and notification and no "lets get right into this.....but first" blurb over and over. Absolute perfect to the point, all others take note, this is how you get a subscribers. Thanks brother..

@PacoOtis 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! I've had this tool in my toolbox for years and you have taught me the full capabilities of using it and I thank you. Best of luck!

@PacoOtis Жыл бұрын

I've been baffled by mine for forty years, and now I know!! LOL

@717UT 2 жыл бұрын

You're a gentleman and a scholar. Passing on the old ways like a wise sage. Please post more no nonsense mechanic videos.

@OneDollarNoHoller 4 жыл бұрын

I've always struggled using screwdrivers and pliers in the past, but then I bought a brake plier/tool set and wanted to give them a try. However, the set didn't come with any instructions. Thank you for taking the time to show us how to use these tools! Much appreciated!

@musicm8kr 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much...I always see everyone fusing and struggling with that bottom spring and you showed (perfectly) how easy it is to take off and put on.

@No-vm7go 4 жыл бұрын

SUBSCRIBED. No self-aggrandization, no music; just direct, concise information. This is a productive video that doesn't waste one's time or test one's patience. Thank you. This was helpful.

@gavinpainter3823 4 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on the whole Internet on how to use these properly. As soon as I read your intro I knew this was the vid for me. 👌👍

@johnmihalka6494 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The best part is your introduction. So tired of having to wade through all the personal stuff and blasting "music". I got to get me some of those tools. Tired of being smacked with shrapnel from my brakes. Saves on screwdrivers too! Thanks.

@Fetherko 2 жыл бұрын

And wounds that get oil and solvent in them

@Fix_It_Again_Tony 2 жыл бұрын

I specifically dislike watching videos for how to information because the 2 minutes of information needed is woven into a 15 minute video. Here we have the video distilled into the essence of how to use brake spring pliers. Thank you for the brevity.

@stephenfeuge9746 3 жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I learned to use a brake tool properly!

@billcalvert7572 3 жыл бұрын

Then why are you here smart ass

@spykedenterprises 4 жыл бұрын

You are the hero we need. Thank you this was extremely informative

@marcelohernandez1016 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mrcokez1 4 жыл бұрын

i appreciate this video, a lot of youtubers nowadays give us their biography before showing a tool.

@bohlempire9537 7 ай бұрын

Yes! I absolutely love the disclaimer! That’s what I’m talking about! Trim the fat and get right down to the solution- Bravo Sir!

@jaysher3846 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you had a straight to the point video. the reason these other guys have such long videos is because they need to make money. As long as you watch 30 seconds of the video the total time counts towards their monthly minutes watched. You're a great guy. hats off to you!

@dale8567 2 жыл бұрын

Well done no crappy music. Less than 2 minutes . My total attention span

@stubby1122 3 жыл бұрын

This is the way how to video should be made. No bullshitting around taking 10 minutes to show you how to do a 30 second tutorial. 1,000 thumbs up!

@willotoole5900 4 жыл бұрын

Love the intro. I wish more folks got this. Don’t wanna hear any bullshittin or war stories. Just straight to the point.

@PsychoJunior1 4 жыл бұрын

Lol absolutely agree dont care how old your dog is just to the point 👍

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 3 жыл бұрын

And I definitely don't want to hear their (usually) shitty taste in music.

@stevebugme 9 ай бұрын

Years ago, back in the 70's, my brother showed me how to use these pliers half way, like you said. BUT he also used the "socket" type end to push in and twist 90 degrees to remove those small round spring with the cap. You may have to up your game. Thanks for the adjusting spring removal tip. One more set of brakes to put on my truck of 275,000 miles.

@My68Tempest 2 жыл бұрын

I've had the basic Idea how to use these pliers for years this gave me a few more tips to make the job that much easier. With out all the fluff. Thanks

@MasonHewitt 2 жыл бұрын

Best how to video I have ever seen. This dude needs to do more videos

@LoSGaines 4 жыл бұрын

BRAVO! I'm so sick of seeing everyone's 2 minute intros

@Petlaw99 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Got a pair of these from my dad's estate 20 years ago and never knew what to do with them!

@drasta100 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have seen on this tool…Thank you!!!

@michaelbyron1166 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the direct approach. I learned something new today.

@vincentledlow9299 Ай бұрын

Doggone fantastic! Thank you, sir, for the no fluff, clear instruction on how to use these tools. Off to work on my brakes now!

@terryjones341 6 ай бұрын

You’re the best man. I appreciate you editing out the frustrating parts

@regnarmadarang2758 2 жыл бұрын

I have that same tool for years and I never knew what it's for. Thank you. Now I know! Subscribed...

@roythomas1056 2 жыл бұрын

I think I just increased my brake tool skills 100% thanks

@towcars5550 4 жыл бұрын

you saved me time and you didn't waste my time double thumbs up 👍👍

@budsak7771 2 жыл бұрын

I knew there was no BS as soon as I saw how long the video was. Intro was spot on, I was beginning to think the hook and point had no purpose. I am thankful for you this Thanksgiving Day! lol

@stevetaylor2445 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I have been a professional mechanic for 33 years and that was the first time I have seen the hook used on the pliers. I have developed my own way to do the job and until recently didn't even own a set like that, but I now know how to use both ends of the tool.

@HARRUMPH-SAL 3 жыл бұрын

Video GOLD, right here. Just discovered my late Dad's vintage Herbrand #183 brake pliers. Straight-talk video and I'm good to go.

@wardiver9883 8 ай бұрын

when i tell you, since i was 18 i have been struggling with drum brakes and you have just saved me hours of struggling and bloody knuckles. THANK YOU!!!

@jasonjohnson643 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I went from a 30 min struggle with the springs, to a 1 second install. I never thought about using the brake shoe as leverage to pull the bottom spring.

@jerryhernandez5122 3 жыл бұрын

Quite possibly the best how to video. No nonsense .I don't have time for it. Great job !

@bongomonkey1 4 жыл бұрын

You made this knuckle busting, swear word combination inventing, frustrating task look incredibly simple. Thank you.

@darickymeister 3 жыл бұрын

This is how it works. Perfect. Thank you!

@scottmccubbin3438 Жыл бұрын

I've been reminded of a valuable lesson thanks to you. There is something infinitely more important than having the right tool - you must know how to use it to the fullest extent. I fought with the self-tensioning spring for more time than I want to admit. After a fortunate search I found this demonstration. I was then able to execute in the same fashion as you did. I am beyond grateful. Have a good day.

@tonywoloschinow3756 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I always had a tough time in removing the upper springs, your video helps a lot.

@donjohnson3701 6 ай бұрын

Good lord, this video is 4 years old! I hope you are doing well. I bought a set of brake tools from SEARS too long ago, and never figured out what these things really do, thanks!

@duckhunter8203 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I’ve been using thin long nosed mole grips for years and struggled! What a tool and explination video! Thank you!!

@stevewylie6951 3 жыл бұрын

briliant. I've been fighting drum brakes, and brake pliers for years, this is magic

@elitecamaroz28 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I wish every "how-to" was exactly like this.

@lnava1064 2 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for this video for years. I have never met anyone that actually knew how to use these pliers. Short and to the point. Thanks!

@nickmcnasty6972 2 жыл бұрын

Single most helpful video on youtube, thank you sir!

@rickygarrett6508 Жыл бұрын

I love drum brakes. It's so satisfying when the springs pop in place

@bookofrevelations30 Жыл бұрын

Randy, thank you for your simplicity and very useful knowledge. I now know the proper way to use this tool. Your intro should be nominated for an Oscar! Just liked, shared and subscribed. Thanks again!

@danielvenkat6267 3 ай бұрын

Top 10 videos on KZfaq. Nicely done.

@MauricioLopez-xb7oe 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you left me saying Wow more times than I count. Good JOB!!!

@afzaalkhan.m 8 ай бұрын

Best introduction. No disgusting irritating music ,just information .thank you

@RobertSiwik1968 3 жыл бұрын

I never knew how to use the top part properly . Thank you . Short and sweet!

@flatinnh1918 2 жыл бұрын

Short, sweet, and to the point. Thank You.

@jaimemartinez3866 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I always saw these pliers at the store. You just made my next job a lot easier. So long screw driver and channel locks. One of best DIY videos on KZfaq.

@ianpleake6682 Жыл бұрын

This felt like when you ask an experienced mechanic in the shop for help. Thank you for taking the time to make this!

@corvairguy1 3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, do I feel like a knuckle head. I wasn’t using that tool properly at all. Thanks for for the video and thanks for saving me a good half hour of sweat!

@nonyadamnbusiness9887 4 ай бұрын

Best car repair video on the internet, right here! I have absolutely no interest in hearing how awesome the mechanic is, or his kids, or his cat, or how hot she is. I come to the internet because I'm stuck, I'm sick of Fing with it and I want to be done.

@yeudsiegal5285 4 жыл бұрын

There are many videos out on youtube but yours answered my quandary on the tools usage---to the exact. Thank you!

@reaperLPMEnt576k 8 ай бұрын

Need more videos like this, greatest intro ever

@s022mag 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! I would love it if every video was like this, well done!!!

@diabetical_levitater Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I now feel more confident doing our drum brakes on both cars this week.

@phillipmota5945 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this straight to the point video 👏👏👏👏👏. It was exactly what I needed to see. 💯

@Drifter212 4 жыл бұрын

The best video over for these pliers!

@timjilman3295 Ай бұрын

This how to is what KZfaq is supposed to be. Well done.

@benjones1715 10 ай бұрын

im 56 never used one of these i had a new pare for five years thanks for taking time out your day to post this

@MegaAshabasha 3 жыл бұрын

You should be teaching...best lecture ever!

@chevytruckjerry Жыл бұрын

Dude..... I've owned a pair of brake spring pliers for about 15 years now but never used them, and never knew how to use them, but I know that I bought them because I remember hearing that it makes life a lot easier when doing drum brakes. And today I find your video, and my mind is blown. Especially since I hadn't remembered to use the tool until today. Thanks for the awesome video!

@unozapato 4 жыл бұрын

I came here because I saw the video was only 2 minutes long, which is about how long it should take someone to demonstrate drum brake pliers without showboating or filler. Thank you.

@Ziffel22 3 жыл бұрын

A great disclaimer at the beginning of the video. So great that I subscribed.

@carlosjimz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I was trying to figure it out by myself and couldn't do it . Great video

@philipdonovan5127 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, you tell me how great you are or I'm not watching this.........still waiting......... you took to long, I just watched it, - thank you, very helpful and ready for a much easier job now!

@coleadcock7555 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You just made drum brakes so much easier!!

@houseoffolly 4 жыл бұрын

Great easy to understand video. I have my C10 jacked up and couldn't figure how to get the little hook under the top spring and you video shows I was using the wrong end.. Thank you!

@rowlinstoned3715 Жыл бұрын

I TRULY appreciate the no nonsense straight to the point. I learned something!

@adriananoelle4699 3 жыл бұрын

I love the subtle shade at the beginning. 😂

@anonymousperson4363 8 ай бұрын

I have seen people use the hook for the top springs. Great instruction here!

@chrichmich5382 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it short and sweet.

@dahlgrenjr Жыл бұрын

Awesome "No BS" video. Thanks! Very informative.

@matthewroper7867 2 жыл бұрын

Are you kiddig me , I will never touch a pair of vise grips again when it comes to brakes ! Best video tutorial on KZfaq , thank you dear sir !

@brentsanada6589 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the working man not chasing the KZfaq change

@meshies 2 жыл бұрын

upvote for the intro alone. I love this guy

@T-warf52 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you learn something every day.

@johnw6498 Ай бұрын

Great video thanks finally someone who doesn't take 5 minutes to talk about themself

@jtfloyd3 3 жыл бұрын

Great info and I didn’t waste 20 minutes. You’re the man!

@gearhead1234 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I never seen anyone use or know how to use the pincher end of the pliers.. I always used the legs, but no one ever showed me how the other end works. Cheers! 🍻

@dennisjump8655 Жыл бұрын

Loved the intro!! Great video, straight and to the point.

@ericwiedenhoft184 3 жыл бұрын

I get so mad when I find a video that takes 15 minutes to get to the video thank you so much

@jayhohman7141 3 жыл бұрын

I have had one of these tools in my collection and never know what it was for. Thanks a ton!

@DrPronghorn 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing! I wish I had learned this years ago. I've been using these brake pliers all wrong, making my life so much more difficult. Thank you!!!!

@EShirako Жыл бұрын

I always knew I was using them at least POORLY if not wrongly...it was mostly 'wrongly' but some 'poorly' too. Now to go put this to use! I have a new spring set, still got my tool, decided to try to search up instructions BEFORE I wrestled with my springs...and now to see what happens! Even if *I* fail, his video has made it so I'll simply work out how to use the brake-pliers properly in the future, but I really think they'll work quite nicely now that I know! ...which means maybe I can't find my tool when I go to look for it, but I can only solve so many problems at the same time. :) Now to go test my new lessons if I can!

@ericlemarec 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Short, simple and to the point

@PacoOtis Жыл бұрын

Bravo! I've "sort of" used the pliers, but now I really know how to use them so I'll forget about the forty years I didn't know what I was doing! LOL Thanks for an excellent video and if you are ever in Idaho will gladly buy you some beer! Best of luck!

@97markviii 3 жыл бұрын

Good shit, been at least a couple decades since I have needed to repair drum brakes. Forgot how to use the tool. Just needed a refresher.

@pfsantos007 4 жыл бұрын

Best video on KZfaq on the subject.

@benhunt1077 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the point, my kind of video… thank you cheers

@billg4630 3 жыл бұрын

Your no bs method is apreciated

@freddyv7546 4 жыл бұрын

thank you! right to the point.

@DougieD61 3 жыл бұрын

3223ww

@chuckr8727 Жыл бұрын

Amen dude. Love the short intro. The KISS method. Best ever.

@mustansarhaidat5964 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Thanks man Best video after searching KZfaq 👍

@russkoontz4665 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love short and to the point videos. I would rather watch an advertisement than listen to a 5 min intro and story why you have to change your brakes.....