Don't Leave Me Lose Wheel! Nissan Frontier Edition

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I bring you along as I replace the front wheel bearing on this guys 2015 Nissan Frontier. We also take a few minutes to free up his front brake pads so they work a little better.
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@AKChryslertech Жыл бұрын

Eric i have to say, I respect you for how honest you are and going the extra mile for your customers. Many people would not have taken the time to clean up the caliper brackets as well. Thank you for another awsome video.

@adivoll Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who was waiting for the slide pin to fly out and hit the camera lens when Eric was taping it with the screwdriver?

@kain0m Жыл бұрын

Yeah some other KZfaqrs would've charged an extra hour of Diag for doing that...

@brentfarvors192 Жыл бұрын

He's the reason the majority of us do everything we can NOT to go to our mechanic's...Just can't trust them nowadays...

@wesgagnon7914 Жыл бұрын

😅

@billsimpson604 Жыл бұрын

Actually, letting that caliper hang on the brake hose is a good test. If it falls on the floor, the brake hose was bad.

@realtruth716 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 that's funny

@K.Kelly87 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE how he pixelated the dangling caliper like it was something "dirty"... I yelled "DON'T LOOK ETHEL!!!!" at the screen!!! I almost spit my coffee!!!!

@billsimpson604 Жыл бұрын

@@K.Kelly87 If you have never seen it, you need to watch Eric's 'Challenging Charger: Part 1' video. It is a comedy classic.

@ElectronicMechanic50 Жыл бұрын

Brake hoses are strong!

@gregwhite5058 Жыл бұрын

I never have understood why people seem to act like those brake hoses are so fragile. Sure, don't let the caliper drop with the brake hose to break its fall, but it's not like they're made out of play-dohnium either.

@jimrodgers3684 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks Nissan connectors are the toughest in the business. They double the frustration level of every job!

@2nickles647 Жыл бұрын

Done my first press on bearing 2 days ago on my sister car. Also replaced the rear hub bearing and front control arm and oil change. Air filter and cabin filter. As Eric says. If I can DO IT. Youse can DO IT. Yup. I learned how. Next round I will get the hub press off tool with the nuts and bolts gadget for the win. My sister says. Next time. We can do the passenger side hub. Rear bearing and control arm replacement. Possibly another oil change again when it comes up. Thank you Eric for showing me how and I'm an old geezer who is willing to learn and not complain about someone screwed me or the dealership screwed me. I'm not sure what they quoted my sister for all the work I did. But...im happy my sister is happy and safe. Happy turkey day everyone. ❤

@kkampy4052 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to the engineers who came up w the bolt on wheel bearing. The press in bearings were a major pita.

@kkampy4052 Жыл бұрын

@Rick O'Sidhe What?? No, of course not. They are as good as any bearing.

@PeteyMcSavage Жыл бұрын

I certainly I do seems lazy to not design all front ends with bolt in’s. I’m am also just as lazy I just buy the whole Moog pre assembled knuckle so I guess I’m already at bolt on front wheel bearing. Soon as I hear the word wheel bearings I get a chill and depressed

@thomasshannon9662 Жыл бұрын

Your not kidding most of the 80s front wheel drive were press on and I boogered a few at the shop I worked at.

@chrisE815 Жыл бұрын

Meh... i agree unless the abs sensor comes with the assembly. Kind of nice to do a wheel bearing for under $50 in parts when it's press in. Don't think that's possible with bolt on.

@rationalguy2744 Жыл бұрын

Try an early 2000 forester rear wb in the salt zone. A 5 lb hammer and a sacrificial drift or 2 after you break the bolt off.

@elcheapo5302 Жыл бұрын

You've been spoiling us with content lately, Mr. O. Nobody's complaining.

@jamespearce7954 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric O for your videos. I enjoy them while I pass time caring for my wife, who is disabled. I suppose its a release for me. Your efforts to help people by doing what you can to save on their repairs is a true service to your community. Have a blessed Thanks Giving and I wish you God' blessings on your family.

@thecastros9104 Жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching countless hub replacements and disk brake jobs! I miss the "tan...tan" of the spray can!

@lackeydehackey405 Жыл бұрын

But where is the the B&P cleaner. Has it been retired?

@gjohnston7619 Жыл бұрын

you make this stuff look to easy....no cussing,screaming, hollering and throwing tools....we do all of that here in the south, just for effect....LOL...LOVE YOUR VIDS

@VPR5703 Жыл бұрын

If you're not testing the flight capabilities of your tools, are you even a mechanic? Haha

@boblemon2103 Жыл бұрын

Best KZfaq channel for auto repair hands down. Others try to copy what you are doing.

@bobhudson6659 Жыл бұрын

There are 3 folk who are excellent. Eric, Rainman Ray and Watch Wes Work. They are all top class operators. All can think too plus cope with a challenge. Retired mechanic in Land Down Under.

@Eagles-pq9hx Жыл бұрын

11:54 when your trying to pull that slide pin out was absolutely hilarious!! I’ve laughed till I’ve cried. God Bless you brother.

@Dunno513 Жыл бұрын

The best part is the subtle jabs at the pundits…. Blurring was spot on!

@awegner6465 Жыл бұрын

As a retired Nissan tech, I agree 100% about their electrical connectors being crap (along with the rest of the car). But I have found a quick way to release the wheel speed sensor connector that doesn't involve a wire cutter. If you look at the image @ 10:17, you will see a small slot. Take your airgun and blow up through that slot and it will blow out all the dirt, and then you can "easily" push the release pin and the connector will come apart. Just found your site and I am enjoying it immensely. I wind up watching it instead of doing what I'm supposed to be doing. Thanks!

@TheDigitaldoug Жыл бұрын

Once again, brains, intelligence, experience, and a touch of humble makes the day.

@svthorasailing4868 Жыл бұрын

400 children and a crop in the field,ya picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel,i’s loves that song.

@garygruber1452 Жыл бұрын

"the classic 27/64ths running in reverse" -- brilliant tip for cleaning a hole!

@AutomotiveMobileTechnician2022 Жыл бұрын

I don't miss the rustbelt life. You the man Eric O

@clintprice2123 Жыл бұрын

I gave up cable tv three years ago and used roku for a while but have not turned a tv on in close to a year now. My time watching anything always includes Eric and his very well done repairs. From watching this channel I have found Ivan and Ray as well. This is far better than television and I I have been doing all my own auto repairs since 1975 including engines, clutches, brakes and much more. I enjoy the banter as the work is getting done.

@secretsquirrel6124 Жыл бұрын

Try this old tony

@adventureoflinkmk2 Жыл бұрын

I know that's right... This and more is why my main paid content subscription is KZfaq Of course I got Amazon Prime as well but I don't ever use it lol

@joehall1114 Жыл бұрын

Haha I lost it when you blurred out the hanging caliper. That's some hilarious stuff right there.

@billdunlop8683 Жыл бұрын

Brake jobs never get old, Maybe for Eric but personally I enjoy watching the process.

@lescarlock4405 Жыл бұрын

Here’s your comment for you tube algorithm! I pulled my wheels off today thinking my pads have to be getting close to replacing! 75000 miles, pulled my 20ft RV from Colorado to down near Ft Worth last winter! Winter before Colorado to east central Oklahoma, from southeast plains of Colorado up into the high Rockies of Colorado! Original pads, and the fronts still have over 7mm of pads left! Happy happy happy!

@glennwolfe1663 Жыл бұрын

Eric, after watching you and Rainman Ray, I've confirmed why I no longer work on my own vehicles. Oh ya, age is also a factor. Keep up the great videos👍👍👍👍👍😺🤗🐺

@rogerchevelle8543 Жыл бұрын

I could watch you do brake jobs all day. Thanks Eric O

@Bored2life Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching Eric sharing his great quality work. The best entertainment,learning car repair and having a few laughs along the way. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

@JustinHeat1961 Жыл бұрын

Roll TIde!!

@Bored2life Жыл бұрын

@@JustinHeat1961 Roll Tide !

@billybradyjr6008 Жыл бұрын

You to Tony! Roll Tide!

@lackeydehackey405 Жыл бұрын

War eagle

@Bored2life Жыл бұрын

@@lackeydehackey405 Good game. Iron Bowl is always exciting.

@stacyromanchuk Жыл бұрын

Oh the blurred out hanging calliper! 🤣🤣🤣 Oh I’m cry laughing! That was awesome! Thank you so much for all the content!

@jonhutchens9770 Жыл бұрын

My son had his brakes checked by a mechanic. They still were stiff so I checked them, found two seized slide pins, one on each side. Seemed obvious to me. I like your comments about where and why to use brake grease and anti rust .

@davkime1 Жыл бұрын

I love it too. Sad that even pro shops take shortcuts or don’t even know how to do a proper brake job.

@jonminer9891 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Mr. O. I usually enjoy your banter. This episode did have one or two new East Coast Slang comments that should be put into somebody's book. Of course, I am not going to repeat them here. I don't want to give away your secrets! Anyway, thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

@josephking6515 Жыл бұрын

Supreme segeway Mr O! *Thank You* for the laugh it produced; much appreciated (and needed). 👍

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@JMassengill Жыл бұрын

So glad you obscured that move putting the brakes back together. Whew.

@dwaynemadsen964 Жыл бұрын

The pixelated part made my day! Thank you for sharing and stay safe!

@justthetip96 Жыл бұрын

Thank God you pixilated that, I darn near passed out witnessing that 😂

@jszal9075 Жыл бұрын

The quality of this video is excellent

@45AMT Жыл бұрын

Even when SMA is closed Eric is still pumping out the content!!

@diesel46809 Жыл бұрын

Oh ya baby, hopefully you guy's are ok with all that snow you got. Stay safe.

@MySparkle888 Жыл бұрын

I also live in the lake effect snow belt in wester Michigan and we only got 3 feet and not 7 feet. We lucked out.

@mconley600 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think Eric O. Got the massive snow he was further south then this snow area covered LOL I know I got almost 30 inches 25 miles west of Erie Pa this was a bit different then most lake effect events

@sparkle9142 Жыл бұрын

My man Eric!! Most shops wouldn't take the time to do all the little things you do. Much respect my brother. Keep up the good work.

@chitchatwchuck Жыл бұрын

It's hilarious to me that people complain when a caliper hangs on a brake hose for even a few seconds. Apparently, they don't know that a brake hose can handle 2000psi, but I guess not a 10 pound caliper. Best practice is caliper hangers, but, stop petting the sweaty few moments of a hang. Thanks for the great videos Eric.

@johnfuniciello Жыл бұрын

The blurred out section when putting the caliper back on killed me 😂😂 it’s always good to pick on the softies some times

@richardfoster9499 Жыл бұрын

I'm binge watching sma the next couple days I'm off work, eric and family have a happy Thanksgiving.

@vwwrenchie314 Жыл бұрын

Eric crosses yet another Frontier as Capt. Kirk watches patiently on his big screen TV for the Final.😄👍🇨🇦

@josephhurd5723 Жыл бұрын

Eric, an old mechanic taught me a trick I use every day: "Lefty loosey, righty tighty." 😁

@thickwristmcfist3399 Жыл бұрын

Sir, i watch all of your videos and have been a superfan for over a year.... I swear, i wish you were my mechanic.... I truly do not believe that any other mechanic pays the amount of attention and cares about doing a great job more than you! Your town is blessed to have your services! God Bless your family!!

@darkerbinding6933 Жыл бұрын

Man, so glad I live in the PNW not the PNY... Its wet here and things rust everywhere but not from road salt.

@vickikgibson9470 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric for all you teach, show and do,and your honest approach to your work and life. Thankful there are people like you in the world...makes a difference more than you know!:) Cheers and Happy Thanks Giving from Canada!

@markevans4645 Жыл бұрын

He is definitely one of the very few honest mechanics like myself. I actually make more money working in a factory as a quality manager and no longer have a repair shop but I do still do work on the side. I was really busy one week and my wife's car needed a tire rotation done so I told her to take it to our local garage. The guy tried to tell her she needed new brakes and a wheel bearing replaced and told her it would cost $1500. The car was only 4 months old! I went and confronted him as he knew who I was and knew I was a mechanic as well. He was very ashamed but admitted he does it all of the time because his business was slow. I actually get more work than he does and I only do it part time. I told him if he was honest maybe he would get more business! Sorry for the long story just had to throw that in there!

@quantumleap359 Жыл бұрын

Nissan's mother lovin' connectors! Nearly spit my beer into the screen!

@george8873 Жыл бұрын

Cracked me up when you blurred out the dangling caliper, lol.

@MeetJoeBlack55 Жыл бұрын

Sure wish you were close by to work on my Frontier .... can't hardly trust anyone anymore .... kudos to your knowledge and honesty.

@livnowpayl8r Жыл бұрын

Only 1 K away from 750 K subscribers… that is impressive!

@johngassmann9581 Жыл бұрын

I spent all day swapping out the radiator and heater core on a 2005 Dodge Caravan, and I am dog tired. I don't know how you do it every day. Thanks for giving me something to unwind this evening.

@betty24ish Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you took the time to make it right with the break pin. It’s the small things that keep them coming back. I would have done the same thing. 👍👍

@davidlieberman6512 Жыл бұрын

I have recently been watching your videos. I have been talking to the family units about moving back to the New York area from the desert southwest, your videos talked me out of moving back. The amount of rust you have to deal with is insane, I'll put up with the sand getting everywhere. My 1979 GMC would be eaten alive up there.

@mikediamond1522 Жыл бұрын

Had a pin once so rusted in, I dilled a hole in the casting end and used a punch to drive it out. Silicone sealed it up. That's a unique method to unravel the hose, just let it drop! Mike

@charlesporch5516 Жыл бұрын

Love that you go the extra mile

@prevost8686 Жыл бұрын

Yep. Taryl Dactyl said, “It ain’t the space shuttle, it’s a Nissan “.👍

@billyduffany3387 Жыл бұрын

It's nice to see mechanics that care.

@Gunsforfreedom Жыл бұрын

I'm thankful for Eric O and his wholesome content. Thank you sir!

@jacksmith827 Жыл бұрын

You are a good man, many mechanics do give a s__t about folks. Great job!

@rowlandpichey6602 Жыл бұрын

Eric you should do a time study some day of how much time you spend on Rust related issues on cars here in the PRNY. As a WNY resident (Lockport NY) I know what you go through. Mechanics outside of the Snow, Salt, Rust Belt have no clue what people go through up here with our vehicles and rust problems!! You lose time, ergo, money dealing with rust I am sure!! Keep up the great work and videos!!

@rhoptry Жыл бұрын

That hub came out of the knuckle kinda easy :). Front hub of 06 explorer was rusted in so bad. Finally, ATD Tools Wheel Hub Removal Tool and a BFH got it out

@daroccot Жыл бұрын

I did that job on my 08 frontier 3 years ago. I was amazed how easy it was. I always clean up the slide pins and regrease when doing brakes. Good to learn the rubber is only there to lessen NVH. Side note the cheap chinesium wheel bearings still holding up fine. Now the rear axel bearing job. That was another matter altogether. Had to buy a shop press for that job. Check and replace/retro fit your diff breather valve…

@alphiesplace3899 Жыл бұрын

Wow... Truly enjoy watching your videos... I'm not a professional mechanic, but I've been turning the wrenches on my own cars since I was about 14... Love to see how honest, thorough and informative you are. Thank You!

@bearing_aficionado Жыл бұрын

Another SMA bearing video! As a bearing aficionado, I love me some bearing videos.

@Randy245850 Жыл бұрын

I watch every video you put out. And I learn something every time!

@billscott2472 Жыл бұрын

Great video Eric. Your always take care of your customers.

@L8terdays Жыл бұрын

Always impressive the way you take care of the customers

@panchito6939 Жыл бұрын

Another SMA vid. Great way to wrap up the night

@t-bear1863 Жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Eric. Thank you for the help you givin me over the years, especially the Jeeps.

@jtjones4727 Жыл бұрын

Just my 2 cents, but I agree completely about Nissan's poor wiring connectors. They are some of the hardest to work with. In fact, the last Nissan (Pathfinder) that I had in my shop, I had to order several new pigtails for a number of connectors, because they were just permanently fused together. I tried everything I could think of to get them apart, especially the wheel speed sensors. I tried spraying penetrating oil, using 2 sets of pliers. Even if you wedge something under the lock tabs, or completely break the lock tabs off, they still wont come apart. But when they are that badly stuck together, there is no getting them apart, intact.

@MrRunner Жыл бұрын

Nice one. Glad you were able to rescue the slider pin. I did a Hyundai Elantra, 10yo and a pin that was seized solid. Had to replace the entire Caliper and bracket assembly ! Hope your customer is suitably grateful for your diligence.

@ken7808 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy seeing a tech using both hands when repairing vehicles. Thanks Eric! Great video.

@Thomas_jefferson69 Жыл бұрын

Rainman Ray must drive you crazy

@ken7808 Жыл бұрын

@@Thomas_jefferson69 You saw right through my comment, Thomas! I still like watching Rainman's channel, however.

@lvsqcsl Жыл бұрын

This is a good example of why I come here. Those videos you do in which you say nothing is O.K. now and again, but your playful banter is the main reason why I am here. ( I even enjoy when you put your wife on here!) So, I think the joke is, "You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel. We've got a Kenny Rogers fan here. Great video!

@jamesbruno5896 Жыл бұрын

Great repair as always Eric!

@uglysteve1 Жыл бұрын

Your videos sure make it easier for me to “do it” . Thanks for posting this. Steve

@johncraig406 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I was looking for a good way to avoid the 'tube' tonight, glad to see you back on 'the job' Eric

@zr1sparky1 Жыл бұрын

As usual, another informative and entertaining video, thx Erik

@wayne1340 Жыл бұрын

E you're so professional and caring when it comes to your customers vehicles need more mechanics like you top shelf sir thank you

@jeffreytodaro5269 Жыл бұрын

Great job ! Once again making it look easy, besides the connectors ! Love your video's "keep em" coming! Peace

@darylmorgan9887 Жыл бұрын

That bearing looked pretty easy to get out Eric compared to some. Always enjoyable to watch you work.

@deedspm9 Жыл бұрын

Love the pixelated hanging caliper!

@dgordon130 Жыл бұрын

One of my very favourite channels always! The best and thanks to Eric and family!

@scottminer7702 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your skills and advice. Cheers.

@lloydweems6237 Жыл бұрын

Great job, I enjoy your instructional videos.

@johnlenoir1023 Жыл бұрын

Cannot believe it did not take the jaws of life to get that bearing out of that hub amazing love the video thank you for doing what you do y'all have a great Thanksgiving

@billkidd5020 Жыл бұрын

thank you Eric I learn something new from you every day😎

@edwardrestivo7519 Жыл бұрын

Restivo your very conscientious and patient also thorough.I appreciate that.Keep up the good video and workmanship and reap the rewards.😊

@Shododaan Жыл бұрын

Another straight-forward repair with a little extra for the customer. Well done sir! Oh.. .and Happy Thanksgiving to the entire "O" family.

@tom535 Жыл бұрын

Hey Eric,, that was really nice of you to give extra and make the job right.. great job thanks for your time.. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!..

@thedepartmentofredundancyd5160 Жыл бұрын

The magically levitating caliper was absolutely amazing :D

@chrisforker7487 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for some thanksgiving entertainment! Another great video!

@terrancegrant1664 Жыл бұрын

You're a good man, Eric!

@ronwatson4902 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you we have a total understanding of how disc brakes work. And a lot of other stuff too. Happy Turkey Day to the"0" family and God Bless!

@juliusliles5828 Жыл бұрын

You're a good guy, good guy's do the right thing when no one is looking.

@seanwies6637 Жыл бұрын

Love the “ Do a little extra”!

@frankm8533 Жыл бұрын

The blurred out part had me laughing 😃 that was graphic!

@jaredthisdelle5617 Жыл бұрын

Need more good guys like you working in more shops

@SvennsCarchannel Жыл бұрын

Absolutely great channel to watch 👌 Frightening to see the amount of crust that had underneath it for a 2015😮

@glendurant911 Жыл бұрын

Way Cool Dude ,keep rockin on with great content,you make an awesome teacher.

@johnkatakowsi9907 Жыл бұрын

Done my fair share of wheel Bearings in my day, I do just about the same as You!!! Great Job as always!!! Eric.

@davidlampe4153 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Christmas gift. Another good video I can learn from.

@hofnerbass Жыл бұрын

Another excellent job and love the comments and explainations.

@MrGuydude19 Жыл бұрын

Trick I use for those drag springs is to put the top caliper bolt in and swing the caliper up put the springs in then swing it back down makes it way easier