Chevy Truck & Van: Rear Pads, Rotors, Backing Plates, Axle Seals & Parking Brake Cables : Part I

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6 жыл бұрын

In this video we give this old 2007 Chevy Express van some overdue TLC. We replace the rear brake pads, rotors, calipers, backing plates, axle seals and parking brake shoes. This is a very common repair in the rust belt unfortunately. It is not overly difficult but time consuming. Enjoy!
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@klwthe3rd 6 жыл бұрын

If this video alone does not make you a SOLID SMA supporter/subscriber, I don't know what will. Lol. Eric O has one of the rustiest vehicles in his shop and knows the owner beats the living hell out of it on a daily basis, yet he still takes the time to do an extraordinary job! No skipping steps or lack of quality. That's what separates SMA from the rest. He cares about the job that he does for his customers. Period. New car, old car or rusted out telephone van. They all get top notch quality treatment. My voice in my head keeps saying, "what other shop would take this much quality steps to do this job?" I chuckle and then remember that this is why us devoted viewers watch every single video that Eric O puts out. Bar none the best mechanic on KZfaq!

@DA-zi6eq 6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth White totally agree with your comment Kenneth, no other mechanic comes close to Mr O. 100% professionalism 👏👏👏.

@AaronsAutomotive 6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth White agreed. In the shop im currently working at, just cause of Erics videos, makes me want to to the best i can on every car, above and beyond what most would expect. Its the little things you do that make the difference like giving new parts a few toots of kroil rust film. Or hitting a few common parts that may need replacing down the road with penetrating oil or rust film protection. Or greasing ball joints, tie rods, and other grease fittings during an oil change or service. And the brake hardware grease and anti seize/never seize on old rusty bolts that your putting back in. Things the customer doesn't see unless its filmed and shown or mentioned.

@1OlBull 6 жыл бұрын

Agree totally, and no other mechanic has Mrs. O!

@smcic 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@rightlanehog3151 6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth White, Please allow me the honor of saluting your tribute to the incomparable Eric O. .

@dianneholden2495 2 жыл бұрын

Being a woman at almost 63 yrs old I'm loving how you explain things pretty thoroughly. Great sense of humor too! Thankyou for teaching us!

@dougabrahamsen2952 10 ай бұрын

The best part of the video was the beautiful sign!!!! My daughter used to help me by making sure each and every tool was spotless so I could put it away properly.

@fishon1073 Жыл бұрын

So satisfying to see the transformation. It's like watching "American Restoration"

@dannyburriss383 5 жыл бұрын

I remember growing up watching my dad work. He cleaned everything. He said any job worth doing was worth doing right. Thank you for your diligence.

@KD5VSV 6 жыл бұрын

Man I'm almost 60 and I've never heard anyone ever say they had to take the backing plate off! My hat's hat's off to you Mr. O for tackling a job like that.

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your old videos. Your humour stands out even back then.

@mhshield 5 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video! Amazing how you always keep such a positive upbeat demeanor. The quick little cameos from your wife and daughter always make me smile.

@secondcreekworkshop3908 6 жыл бұрын

I have never seen so much effort put into something that will not be used .

@Blazer02LS 6 жыл бұрын

They have to "work" for the inspection. From experience they are a joke if you really need them.

@madmeatlogger 6 жыл бұрын

Living in the high desert, it's still amazing to see the literal HEAPING PILE of salt sitting on every flat surface underneath that van. Eric, you make it look so damn easy... Seriously... Thank you for the videos... You have a natural ability to simutaneously teach, and entertain. Even though I will probably never own a Chevy Express, I still watched this video from start to finish, and thought, "man... I can't wait to see what happens next".

@jeffreylee4055 4 жыл бұрын

Working on my 98 blazer and it was not taken care of over it's life. It lived on an island and drove around on a beach, everything is so rusted out and gone. This is the perfect video for what I'm doing. You also have brake replacement videos that are perfect for me bro. I want to report you as AWESOME! 🤣 But they don't let us give people superstar ratings. ⭐

@genel4405 11 ай бұрын

The “HEY BRO” impressions are the best!!!😂😂😂

@steadyeddie7453 4 жыл бұрын

A few tips for KZfaqr's. There are 2 piece dust shields so you dont have to pull axles. If you pull axles, after you push the axles in to drop the C clip retainers pull the axles out enough to slide the carrier pin back in . This will prevent the spiders and cone washers from slipping out of place. Next, you can use the inner end of the axle to pop out the axle seals. And last, I would swear that you have the wrong side caliper installed. The bleeder looks awfully low, and the bleeder always goes at the top. Many calipers will physically fit on either side, but when you go to bleed the brakes they wont bleed because with the bleeder at the bottom air is trapped in the caliper. I like that you use brake lube in all the right places. Last, a worn inner pad generally means stuck piston(s). A worn outer pad generally means a stuck caliper. Thanks for the video.

@fonzo2525 6 жыл бұрын

thx for throwing on those goggles,nothing like rust bits in the eyes to ruin your day,stay safe mr o.

@mikesworld60 6 жыл бұрын

I hope your wearing them when no one is looking. I had a buddy loose an eye when he walk by someone else using a wire wheel. He was just walking through his brothers shop when a wire came out of the wheel and went in his eye. The doc pulled out a 2'' wire from his eye, he lost sigh in that eye shortly afterwards.

@fonzo2525 6 жыл бұрын

good lord,that's terrible,safety first always.

@davidhill7 5 жыл бұрын

Respiratory protection would be advisable.

@montgomeryrothschild4986 5 жыл бұрын

F*ck Safety!

@sasharamirez2335 Жыл бұрын

God Bless Eric O. I'm doing a 2008 Trailblazer, and it looks 99% the same. Getting the axles out, popping the seal, glove trick... great stuff.

@PRTTYBRNEYZ 4 жыл бұрын

For a rookie like myself not knowing much about cars and wanting to learn,he explains stuff so well,you will a pro in no time with his videos!

@mazdaspeed3758 3 жыл бұрын

This was my first time watching an SMA vid but certainly won’t be my last. I just bought a ‘99 Silverado 4x4 and found everything I needed to troubleshoot my parking brake issue. Great personality, family and work ethic! Subscribed.

@marcinmorris 6 жыл бұрын

I got beer, i got meal...and a new episode of SMA - It is gonna be an awsome hour :)

@rogervonschleusingen4603 Жыл бұрын

GREAT WORK SMA , NICE TO SEE A REAL HOME GROWN AMERICAN AT WORK IN AMERICA WITH REAL GOOD WORK ETHICS !!.....100 % AMERICAN,...CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT !!

@GrahamReid34 6 жыл бұрын

I'm literally in heaven here!! You would think it's my birthday with over an hour long video.

@Sandbag1300 6 жыл бұрын

These videos are great because we can see what issues you run into and how you solve them in a typical job. Another double thumbs up SMA production.

@xxMacDaddy84xx 4 жыл бұрын

The funniest part of this whole video is at 24:15. Mouthing “hello” had my cracking up

@charlescastillo8870 2 жыл бұрын

And the stars of this video was Baby O and Mrs.O. Simply adorable and funny video Eric.

@velixzeen 2 жыл бұрын

Sending a big hug to SMA folks. Thanks so much, was pulling my TJ's rear rotors and one was stuck, but your channel was on and my mood improved, I can do this, and bingo, emerge brake adjustment did it. Cheers!

@daryxive6858 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!! so awesome! literally everything i needed for the exact truck and job. I got the job done with no hickups, yee haww on that one, not always the case for the backyardagans like myself. Your charisma really got me excited to do the job, which is hard for me, a carpenter. im a good knuckle wracking mechanic, but slow as all hell. Im getting mine ready for a safety, and being that this is costing me like 800 canadian in parts, a quick one over on which parts and why parts may be salvagable...

@josephbradshaw5353 2 жыл бұрын

It isn’t often I watch someone do brakes without seeing any mistakes, I was certified myself and made my own mistakes but this guy never dies which is surprising.

@TheBroskiVlog 6 жыл бұрын

I think that anyone, no matter how experienced can enjoy watching your channel. I left the shop life and got into trucking and when I miss it I watch your channel lol, now i just wrench for me and family when I go home.

@randymcdonald4376 2 жыл бұрын

Banjo bolt solo cracked me up. Always a great day for SMA.

@CP240sx 6 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you don't cut corners when explaining the procedure you use when doing a job. Some people don't go into detail like you do and a lot of information is left out. Details are important, especially for us rookies.

@SuperDave21 6 жыл бұрын

You should move to Oklahoma Mr. O...... it's hot and dry, no rust and our mechanics aren't nearly as honest or thorough as you are..... You could make a fortune here! lol.... I really enjoy your channel!!

@jaydegraide6205 4 ай бұрын

You can always tell a good mechanic by the condition of there shop. clean shop top notch..

@jerseyjim9092 Жыл бұрын

If I knew a mechanic with this level of work ethic, I would never work on my vehicles again.

@stephenlawrence4362 6 жыл бұрын

Jackpot a new SMA + PHAD in the same day. Thanks Mr O for a great 👍 video

@wyrtwister4260 6 жыл бұрын

Makes me glad I live in the dry part of Texas & not the salt belt ! :-) Count your blessings . Wyr God bless

@taledarkside 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, thats not candy. I don't wanna get stuck watching ETCG videos

@kathreenwest9192 2 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from this video. I slip in a pot hole last week. Now after a week I'm hearing odd noise

@opl500 6 жыл бұрын

It's a magical journey thru socket sets.

@lostnthought9780 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing on the video. Just what I needed on a rainy Saturday afternoon!

@kevinbyrne4538 6 жыл бұрын

Very conscientious job. One would expect nothing less from Dr. O.

@Ochtane101 5 ай бұрын

You’re killing me, with the, “Bro, I just put all new stuff on, but I don’t have any brakes, Bro?

@watermanone7567 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Mechanical stuff is great. Computer stuff a little beyond me sometimes. Thanks.

@DavidS11 6 жыл бұрын

Piston friction, it's a new concept, better braking efficiency, less parts

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

Cost a tad more though haha

@pontiakgaSport 6 жыл бұрын

This video is great. I’ve lol’d at Eric’s commentary like 5 times in the first 15 minutes.

@jamesdowling706 2 жыл бұрын

It's called a banjo bolt because the pipe fixing looks like one Great video my man

@Zib187 6 жыл бұрын

Eric's Grandma had a lot of tricks.

@marti74f 6 жыл бұрын

I use my parking brake fairly regularly on inclines to take the weight off of the transmission.

@LaPabst 4 жыл бұрын

Just spent the first weekend of November 2019 doing this on my 14 Sliverado... I keep the EM breaks working on all my rigs. Why? Ask my wallet the day after blew through my dads garage door 30 years ago.

@bearsfan2085 4 жыл бұрын

Very good habit! Will prolong your transmission life significantly. The roll back with the sudden stop is hard on it. I’ve driven mostly manual transmissions so I’m used to using it. Lol

@guywerry6614 4 жыл бұрын

Here in the Frozen Wastelands of the Great White North (Northern Manitoba, Canada) one has to be careful with the emergency brakes - once you hit about -25 (c) or colder they tend to FREEZE in the ON position - this can be a really significant issue!

@guywerry6614 4 жыл бұрын

@Tiger F5-E Dunno - that seems a bit iffy to me. I also have a 2018 F-150 where it's a POWER e-brake and it I use it when it's too cold the electronics freak out, so it's kind of a no-win. I liked it a lot better when they didn't design trucks in California, when a vehicle could tolerate some cold.

@Business.Suit_McGee 4 жыл бұрын

Are there laws in the USA about having the park-brake engaged whenever you turn off your vehicle? In Australia, the cops sometimes go around carparks leaving fines on cars where the park-brake isn't on. (Nothing better to do I guess!)

@edgardoamado7008 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why or how...but....watching this long brake videos actually relaxes me 🤔

@PRTTYBRNEYZ 4 жыл бұрын

Why cant I find someone like him that knows his shit,and genuinely does the job right,where I live!

@carlmcpartland7592 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video can't wait for part 2 hello from the uk

@asemastertechl1 6 жыл бұрын

Like Neil says rust never sleeps

@jeffreybrowne7950 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff GREAT VIDEO!!! I wish I had come across your videos before now. Super informative. I like how you explain what's a waste of time and what's 100% a must do. I always use my parking brake. I am a family man also. I appreciated the family popping in and joining you for a minute. Thanks a lot for putting in the time to make this video for all of us DIYers.

@utahyork3338 Жыл бұрын

Classic reach around , sweet man bun - I'm enjoying your humor!

@MFingChuck 6 жыл бұрын

Dorman: Made out of 100% pure Chineseium

@dave1135 6 жыл бұрын

I had a guy bring me a 2001 Chevy 1500. Rear diff cover was leaking due to being rusted out. Bolts took sockets, and even a air hammer with a chisel to break a boot loose. Needless to say, it got new bolts along with a new cover

@LightLord1870 2 ай бұрын

I love the brake cleaner sound effect. It's so funny haha.

@mikevonkleist6767 5 жыл бұрын

I love parts that" almost fit". The story of my life. Every day.

@hugmedeb 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks eric...love your long videos..each video gets better and better...

@robertdonnamowrer6439 6 жыл бұрын

Wow I have been waiting for you to put out a video that explains exactly what I need to do with 07' Chevy express 4.3.... Thank you very much Eric...hope all is well with adjusting to absence of your dog....and I could not stop laughing about your explanation about "the Dutch oven" !!!

@dennisriddle197 2 жыл бұрын

Damn i feel for all you guys that live in the rust belt, really makes me appreciate south eastern corner of Tennessee that much more when wrenching.

@dperson6557 2 жыл бұрын

My Man... You are the Bob Ross of Brake Cleaner in the Can. 😅😅😅 The only Chooses we are left with is the Grade of Chinesenum.

@arthurfricchione8119 6 жыл бұрын

The end of a long day. Thanks for the video. Spent my day rebuilding my chain saw. Have a good one Eric O. 👍🏻

@drivewaydiyer6504 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, love watching you battle with the rust.💪

@BIGWILLY8313 5 жыл бұрын

After watching your videos.. I'm done complaining about the "rust buckets" we get here. I take is back. I'm also glad I've seen your videos in case I get one. Thank you.

@hollowthere3850 7 ай бұрын

I've got an old 03 4x4 S10 that's getting pretty rusty and been dumping some parts in it lately. Finally found a good shop and they made a new brake line for it and fixed up my rear brake problem. They also totally re finished the back half of my exhaust and did a great job on both! It really pays to find a good shop, even if they are a little pricey, it's worth it for people that can make old dogs smooth again.

@chrishuelsman952 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet, another well maintained and cared for vehicle.

@SuperDd40 6 жыл бұрын

I was pretty happy to have an emergency brake when my brake pedal went to the floor once

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 6 жыл бұрын

A *solid* hour of SMA- with rust, wrenching, and a Parts Cannon!

@jacemathews480 5 жыл бұрын

Eric o is loving life at this point lol hats off to u mechanics in the rust belt

@smcic 6 жыл бұрын

I chuckled at the banjo joke. Just FYI.

@ekop1778 5 жыл бұрын

PARTS LABOR TAXES IN NY THIS JOB GOTTA BE LEAST 5000 DOLLARS

@thomasfletcher760 4 жыл бұрын

, chuckled ? I bust out laughing 😂 !

@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929 6 жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic Idea Eric as we see the same as you small 1/2 ton van used as a Hd. Never thought about upgrading there springs to 1 ton. Thanks for sharing that. Always great to watch

@whataboutbob9786 4 жыл бұрын

Upgrading springs helps haul the load, but those poor brakes have to be serviced frequently due to excessive wear.

@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929 4 жыл бұрын

@@whataboutbob9786 Absolutely agree with that. One of the most overlooked items is the braking system when any kind of additional weight or modifications are done to a vehicle.

@1bmwrider 5 жыл бұрын

You take a LOT of steps most shops will not bother to do. The people in your town are lucky to have you.

@shorelocal34 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video ... I followed it step-by-step when I did my rear parking brakes recently.😁👍

@62ejo 6 жыл бұрын

Well done again,come on part 2.....

@denniswilkinson1118 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know if anybody else would put in the attention to detail that you do on all your brake jobs.

@19bdc68 4 жыл бұрын

So glad in Texas we don't have to deal with the corrosion problems you guys do. FYI, not using the parking brake, wears them out. You read that correctly, I've had to explain this to many confused customers. Here's the deal with that crappy design: When you set the parking brake, these uni-shoes recenter in the drum of the rotors, when they don't recenter & auto adjust, they slide down and drag against the drum = worn down brake shoes, and in Texas that means a failed state inspection for a parking brake that doesn't hold the vehicle. So this is one instance when you can actually tell the customer that NOT using a part DOES wear it out & watch their face when you do. lol Great videos SMA!

@walterfrancis7962 4 жыл бұрын

You make everyone feel warm and fuzzy👍

@fonzo2525 6 жыл бұрын

oh boy,i've been hedging for another SMA video,thx Mr O,got my fix,should get me through till the next video,lol

@smcic 6 жыл бұрын

You have a lot of cool torque wrenches!

@rolandgutierrez813 3 жыл бұрын

Love your sense of humor bro , i wish you were closer !

@edwardjmayer87 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one who will have mini me's just randomly appear while I'm working on a car

@wyattoneable 6 жыл бұрын

Oh cool, I caught you early for a change. I'm sitting at Kansas City for an airline home so this is perfect. I have 3 hours to kill. I like that "Piston friction". Neat trick with the glove. Good tip on turning the rotor to fit the Dorman backing plate too. I can't wait to get on the road!

@twiz8789 6 жыл бұрын

You torque like I do..tighten till your elbow clicks Thought this was rusty?? The hot wrench wasn't used once!! hahaha All too familiar with the rust thing here in N.W. Pa. in Elk County where the lake effect snows reside

@prevost8686 4 жыл бұрын

You guys in the rust belt have my respect. I wrench down South and bitch when the occasional rust bucket migrates from the North.

@spelunkerd 6 жыл бұрын

I did the backing plates last year, the brake lines this year, and maybe the parking cables next year. This video would have saved a lot of time, but in any case another SMA video is always worth the watch. Thanks for the effort!

@125sm3 6 жыл бұрын

Love the sound effects 😂

@SierraOne 6 жыл бұрын

Oh yea, another job best left for a professional to do. No way my backyarder skills would apply here. Thanks for letting me know never to attempt this type job!

@ilikeboost4764 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I would do it but not on the ground. If I could get it on a lift with air tools no problem.

@glennwood1119 3 жыл бұрын

Remember what Mr O says; if he can do it you can do it!!🎚️🇱🇷🦖🚛🛵🏍️

@pastblast1664 4 жыл бұрын

Alright Eric! You do it just like I do it! Only you do it with expertise, proper tools, and amazing technique, quality parts (mostly) and with no broken knuckles, blood or colorful language. Except for that, you do it just like me.

@NebukedNezzer 6 жыл бұрын

I like the torqued to spec "Click". I could NEVER do it better.

@EvanT1995 6 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of your torque wrench... LOL

@R.E.HILL_ 6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha... piston friction... LOL!

@michaelthompson7570 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching wrenches that have forgotten more than most know!

@SlipFitGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Your grandmother was a pretty good mechanic, wasn't she? LOL

@johnwilliams4545 3 жыл бұрын

The Best lol

@travispeoples 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Love that torque wrench!

@1987019870 6 жыл бұрын

I hold my tongue a different way, therefore my torque wrench is better :)

@marionmitchell261 5 жыл бұрын

I wish you were here in Arizona. Your truly are a master, and humble with your sharing of that wisdom to the humbled masses. Thank you. Marion.

@JohnIsett 6 жыл бұрын

Pulling that rotor was totally friggen awesome! I am so glad I live in Florida! (Sorry, Eric!)

@SyberPrepper 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Learned several things. Thanks.

@keithwelton 6 жыл бұрын

As a DIY'er when trying to stop the calliper sliders from turning when removing/ replacing the bolts the flats are too thin for a normal spanner, you used pliers, I find bicycle spanners fit nicely as they are made from sheet steel.

@rnrudynh1427 6 жыл бұрын

That's the difference between a professional automotive technician and a local yocal hack. Eric O is a solid tech with morals and a excellent work ethic. Btw I actually did the wrong caliper on the wrong side dance once when I was a younger lad. Embarrassed yes. End of the world not so much. Keep up the awesome content Mr O.

@jamesterrill1938 4 жыл бұрын

Always respect SMA Videos. He does quality work on some of the junkiest vehicles.

@gutsup1 6 жыл бұрын

You can still buy loaded calipers online, I just did it for my 4 runner, caliper seized up like every 4 piston Toyota does and needed new pads and rotors and got it all in one go.