David Quinones thanks for the positive feedback. Your appreciation is why I do these. Have a great day

Jas A you have MADE my week. Thank you for taking the time to be kind

Thank you for the kind words. 😁. The main thing is remain calm. Give yourself time and space. Take photos as you go so you have a reference point of how it looked. Good luck 🤞

Paula Eve my absolute pleasure. I can only imagine how frustrating this can be if not done before. Glad you appreciated it

Pretty Ole Meh how very very kind of you. Have a beautiful week

c evans that’s really kind of you to take the time to comment! 🤓 glad it’s helped. Please subscribe if not

mark evans naaaw. Thanks for the kind words. This has made my week. 💪🥇

I remember having issues and at the time it was my only vehicle and had work the next day. So I know the anxiety well. I’m glad it helped. Thanks for commenting and have a great week

Thanks Paul. You are right to be weary…. Only because anxiety levels increase the moment that spring pops off and the shoes collapse and you think where the hell did that go. But the top tip is… take photos as you go and do only one wheel at a stone so you have a reference point. Choose a good day weather wise if outside. Start in the morning and all these little things take away a build up of pressure on yourself.

@@smarte.r.1450 thanks ....... A mechanic told me only do one wheel at a time ... .. worse case, you'll have the other side to reference and see how it's suppose to look completed.

@@paulmahon5330 that’s the rational. Spot on! Best of luck. Great cars these

You are very welcome. Take your time. Take photos as you break things down. Give yourself loads of time. 💪😉

Thanks for the kind words. Not perfect. Far from it but, I’m glad you found it helpful. That’s all I have ever tried to do here 😎

thanks for the kind words

Awesome. Thanks for the comment ! 💪

you know what? that has made me REALLY happy... it was a real pain in the but... and there wasn't much with detail out there.. Really glad it helped.. please subscribe and like my videos ... that will make them easier for others to find in future.

You are WELCOME! That’s the feeling I’ve been trying to counteract doing these. Btw I come to your amazing country minimum once a year visiting NC SC GA ❤️ bless ya

@@smarte.r.1450 Visit Pa next time its a beautiful state.

@@miller7759 is did Philadelphia and Rocky statue plus all the museums. Loved it. On Labour Day. Bands everywhere.

I hope you found it useful.

I’ll take your word for it. But thank you for your comment

Max Peters so glad it helped.. it's why I do these.

Thanks for sharing kind words and gratitude. I hope you find the other videos useful

Hi Michael.. Thanks for the positive vibes... It does mean a lot.. There is no inspection port I've seen... I have a look many videos to do but no time.. Really need to get the front bodywork off Stay well sir

@@smarte.r.1450 Good eye on that port then, thank you. I've had the front panels off a couple times to replace a headlight assembly and to replace the coolant fan. However I had the dealer take care of the fan because it required draining and recharging the AC coolant radiator which I didn't have the supplies, tools, or knowledge on that, plus I had a warranty cover that end so thank God lol. Thank you so much for getting back fast. I'll make an effort to make a video of the front and back brake replacements. The front's are easier obviously lol. It's just the same set screw and with a rap of the hammer the rotor falls straight off after removing the caliper. No tricks really. Just slick up the new parts and good to go.

There should be a front brake video. I’ve taken t front off a couple of times but didn’t have the time to do it in detail. Thanks for the kind words keep safe buddy. Nice to hear from a fellow tinkerer lol

@@smarte.r.1450 Ill certainly search your videos on that. I am also planning on upgrading the suspension but that's a whole other project that I plan for the summer hopefully.

I don’t envy you that suspension upgrade. Best of luck my friend

Sweeeeet! Glad you found it helpful 😊

Thank you for taking the time to say thanks 🙏

When I made this video I didn’t even know that existed but since then…. I he one. Thanks for taking the time the time to comment. Just it a new ForTwo 453 more videos coming soon.

Iztok Šušteršič do not put grease inside the brake shoe housing. If you’ve just replaced the shoes themselves they will “BED IN” and stop soon enough. Putting grease in the shoe housing will not work just be very dangerous.

William Bruder great advice on the bedding in. 💪. Can you pop a link on here to the improvised show device you mention please?

No. It’s an auto adjuster set up 😏

Thanks for the kinds words

majid sherif thank you so very much for taking the time to appreciate it. There is a new video coming up this weekend

Hi, and thanks for the positive and constructive feedback.. 1- "agricultural" is meant as in.. not a great deal of finesse or pondering about being meticulous.... no great focus on detail and precision. 2- I have been doing this, albeit as an amateur for over 30 years, never once have i been recommended to use soapy water... "Brake Disc Cleaner"?? yes, but adding soapy water into an enclosed area with the potential to a) aid corrosion in a steel clad environment & b) and captured moisture will be released under heat from the brakes friction and potentially reducing braking efficiency. Also, soapy water.... modern soaps and detergents have acids (albeit minute amounts) and having that type of element within an area that holds CRITICAL rubber seals to be seems potentially hazardous to the integrity of that material. 3- finally, I am TOTALLY glad you pointed out the man... I 100% agree with you wholeheartedly and it was remiss of me to have forgotten to remind viewers.. BRAKE dust is VERY harmful and I genuinely thank you for that comment.. I wish you well and really do appreciate the comments and time taken to view this material and comment.. your feedback will go into my next upload.. thats going to be when the weather here in the UK stops being so awful... Regards Gareth

@@smarte.r.1450 Thanks for the quick reply! I don't think the term "going agricultural" works too well here in the U.S. though. In certain parts, it may be taken as an offense but mostly it would be met with bafflement. We do have "going postal" - used to describe someone exhibiting extreme sudden anger bordering on physical violence - but the term also seems to be on the wane as times change. 20 years ago it was quite apropos as there were several workplace shootings at U.S. Postal Service facilities. Anyway, I'm glad to have found your content and your feedback. I have one 2008 smart car that I'm trying to keep going a few more years. Right now, I'm trying to chase down why the left-hand (driver's side) side marker light won't illuminate. The rest of the circuit works fine; it includes the turn indicator function. I also found a nearly severed wire to the right-hand front marker light (amber). That's not so critical and definitely fixable but I'd like to solder it for the fix and getting a soldering iron inside the front cavity is a challenge. Anyway, thank you again for putting all this together and offering up your hints and experiences. It is definitely helping out many folks around the world - including me.

You sir are welcome. If you would like one more bit of advice. Please search out Evilution (this is the correct spelling) he has a plethora of detailed solutions and diagrams. Appreciate the kind words. My son is now a US citizen I’ll ask him how he translates “ agricultural” as a term. Regards Gareth

@@smarte.r.1450 Thank you for pointing out another resource. I have been to the Evilution website but found a lot of the information is for the older smart 450 and diesel versions - neither of which were exported to the U.S. I'll check it out again though, based on your recommendation. One suggestion I have for a future video of yours, and it's purely for selfish reasons, is: drive belt replacement. I am still running with the original from when the car was new, and have attempted to change it last summer but releasing the tensioner is the major issue. I also have the separate A/C system with its own belt. Please give this some thought, and let me know what my be possible at your convenience. Thanks again.

Oooh that is a real pain in the ass. I’d need a lift or need to hire a lift or pit .... will contemplate it. It was raining today so no front end removal 😞 keep well and safe in this mad world right now. Happy to have met and spoken to you sir

Why thank you!!

It’s called the EE Action Camera. It came with a watch that has a screen in it so you can use it as a view finder. Remote start and stop. Way ahead of it’s time. No longer available new

Gary Smith am of the opinion of it ain’t broke don’t fix it. If the oils been changed regularly and it’s decent oil. Leave it alone. I know of owners in Smart car clubs in the UK and USA with engines on 150k+ miles and never done this. Just my opinion. 🤓

@@smarte.r.1450 thanks I agree with you I was just wondering

john gula snow chains on the back wheels. The car is rear wheel drive but as it is a very light car it’s rubbish in the white stuff

okay...thankyou so much sir...Godblessyou..

You’re very welcome. Glad you found it useful

The locating play is what you called it

Hi. Sorry that’s a real bummer. I don’t know which country you are in but, here in the uk I would pop along to a vehicle dismantler or scrappy as we call them. Take a screen shot of the part in the video. Won’t cost you much. For the correct part name try “evilution” he has a huge amount of resources including part diagrams. Best of luck

And no I wouldn’t drive it without the part

Mike Fries oh mate... well done. Good luck with those front struts they are a bitch. 😂😂

@@smarte.r.1450 well got the alignment and all but the rear brakes have been making a thump noise when braking. Mechanic says warped drums again. So im about to get the THIRD set of drums for this!! When I reassembled i put the adjuster spring on the back of the shoe not the front. Has anything like this happened to you?? I have never had this many issues over a simple thing!!

I have never EVER heard of warped drums on ANY car failing so often. Is there an issue with the brake shoes locking on and creating heat thus warping consistently? Are the drums from the same supplier? If so try a different supplier or a an official USED part from a scrappy or dismantler

Hi! Thanks for the comment. To answer your question… possibly but, for me if the tension as you offer it to the hub isn’t always tight then it collapses … you still have to stretch the shoes to make them fit and over the years, this way has always been the best for me. Have a great weekend

I had issues with the complete assembly because somehow the left side was so low tilt towards me too much. Finally the step by step was ok BUT the long spring on top was a disaster. :) But now it's fine. Thanks

@@aga8618 glad you found this useful. Well done for persevering

Silly question… is the handbrake released in the cabin? Also tap the outside of the drum hosing. Otherwise. If both are good then you’ll need to try and pry it off by working around the edges a bit at a time

@@smarte.r.1450 Yes, the hand brake is down. I've tried everything. At this moment i'm working around it (so, I've watching you video and others, to see if I can find any solution). I know that in certain situations this is not an easy job, specially when cars are old and the rear drums had never been removed (I think that's my case). Thanks a lot for your help. Bye.

@@DoNaSbaR best of luck.

Yes. Thanks. It’s been pointed out previously. My focus on making it easy to see and follow with clarity had me missing this. 💪

From memory it was auto adjusting …I’d need to check though. Not like me to miss a detail 😂😂

Ali Grant thanks for the note. Maybe my old brain got confused or I put it right after all as the adjuster seemed to work as it should for a good few months. Thanks for spotting and commenting though

Drew Gadsby litterally THE FUNNIEST COMMENT I’ve ever had !! 😂😂😂

No. Not all 🤓

Ok cheers

Thank you. Glad you found it useful 💪

@@smarte.r.1450 The mechanic wants 500 Euros because "the handbrake is laying on, right side" and wants to replace everything on both sides. With your guide I feel confident opening it up and check what's wrong and if something is broken, then I just replace that part for a tiny fraction of what the mechanic wants :D

@@FiletCris take photos as you go through each dismantling step 😳

Thanks for the feedback. 😏 Try this :- www.smartz.co.uk/showthread.php?22890-How-do-I-tighten-the-handbrake

@@smarte.r.1450 Thank you very very much!!! Also I need to change transmission fluid and fuel filter (I have CDI/diesel version). I found very nice self-service workshop in my city and they also have lift for cars so I can easily get under my car. So I'll be looking for tutorial how to change fuel filter and transmission fluid by myself as well.

@@DawidWarsaw checkout Evilution on the web. 😏

You will need to prize the hun assemble apart with a slim Jim (small crow bar) sounds like it’s been left standing a long time with the hand brake on. Try giving the outer sides of the drum. A good knock with a hammer all around the outer casing to free it up somewhat. Then pry it off. Good luck

its auto adjusters only

@@smarte.r.1450 cheers and thanks

@@paulclarke267 very welcome.. possibly the best around infornative person is a content provider called EVILUTION.. he has a website that is massive in detail and knowledge

ambitionsskyyyy I’m sorry. I’m just an amateur

That may be a right to left conclusion because he did state later on one side or the other to compare.

Abbot overkill but I get you!

Oh wow. That doesn’t sound right

yup...

+44 7971 806957

Give him a call

@@smarte.r.1450 Thanks. Three weeks before he could help ! Is there a way to remove the whole brake assembly from the driveshaft?

@@brianfreeman8290 I don’t recall a way no. Lookup Evilution. He has a wealth of schematics and drawings and overall advice. VERY specialist is his knowledge. Sorry can’t help further.

@@smarte.r.1450 I'm familiar with Kanes' amazing knowledge base. I'll try it. Thank you anyway.

Brilliant spot. Thanks for the correction. These are a mind mender to edit and I was CLEARLY not on top of my game. Apologies for the incorrect information and I appreciate the feedback

Erm the bottom spring is on didn’t you see me fight with my tiny might lol

thank you. duly noted

Absolutely agree it’s not “easy”…. You need patience and a lot of time. Hope you get it sorted soon.

Correction accepted