Ford Ranger: Full Brake Job Overhaul

Ford Ranger: Full Brake Job Overhaul - Part II

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video I continue the work on the Rapid Ranger brake job and start in the rear. Rear pads, rotors, calipers and parking brakes shoes. We are also still waiting on the other grease cap and flush out the entire system. -Enjoy!
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@robertdavis6708 5 жыл бұрын

Been watching this mechanic since Nov. 2014 and he never ceases to amaze me how genuine he is. He makes his videos " HUMAN ", including the bloopers that any wrench can make. I check in with his weekly videos and Wed. evening WUW's. He's the BEST !

@sbellock5 5 жыл бұрын

This video had it all, brake clean, Big Nasty, a torch, the air compressor, and the phone!!!

@robertleifeld225 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry... left out the mechanic in the other bay with the impact wrench and the Noon time City Siren

@steveorshon 5 жыл бұрын

But no appearance by Mrs. O, so it is incomplete.

@sbellock5 5 жыл бұрын

@@steveorshon we didn't see her, but we heard her.

@ronberry5316 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the Fluid Film! LOL

@FragItAll 3 жыл бұрын

And the train....

@glenjamindle 5 жыл бұрын

I'm convinced Eric started this channel so he didn't look like a crazy person talking to himself.

@wbball15 5 жыл бұрын

Mrs. O made him do it so she could justify his monologues.

@outbackcountry512 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes talking to your self helps 😉😂 it's better than actually talking to what some call normal people lol

@scottfirman 5 жыл бұрын

I work on small engines and I am positive I probably sound like a madman talking to myself. I tell my wife I am talking my way through a problem. She just says " Right" and walks away. Ah! What do they know anyways!

@creditdebitcardscostyoumon4588 5 жыл бұрын

Well, sometimes I talk to myself because at times I need good advice....(Daffy Duck)

@dlfidgaf 5 жыл бұрын

I have a cat to talk to so I don't look crazy

@briancutright1336 8 ай бұрын

This is the best video on how to change the complete rear brakes and ebrake shoes on a Ford ranger.. thanks again for everything you share

@ethelryan257 5 жыл бұрын

There is nothing as good as watching a really competent mechanic at work. Eric is truly outstanding.

@C25A1guy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm at about 8:00 in so far and the comment about the parking brake reminds me of the first time I did the parking brakes on a E-350 van. New swear words is RIGHT!

@strakill 5 жыл бұрын

Well, it's 2:15 am here in kalifornia, I can't sleep, recovering from surgery, and I see Eric uploaded a video 15 minutes ago. Thank you Eric!

@Hotrodelectric 5 жыл бұрын

I know exactly your plight. 3:10 when I started watching here in San Diego. Got out of dialysis about 3 hours prior, and I'm wound up. "Oh- part 2 is up. Cool.

@codyrobert12 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you all. Dialysis is tough. Grandpa needs it (GFR of 19) but is too old and doesnt want to undergo it.

@mannys9130 5 жыл бұрын

@@codyrobert12 My mother did medical billing at a dialysis clinic. One of the patients had been on for years and he was old and tired. As you know, dialysis patients have strict dietary rules because they have to carry around whatever excess electrolytes and water they eat until their next appointment removes it. Well, this man had had enough of all that. He loved watermelons and bananas before his kidneys failed. He went to the store and bought both, went home, ate the whole watermelon and a few bananas, and died of the water and electrolyte overload. He decided he wanted to go out with one of his favorite foods, and he sure did. We take our functional body for granted, and it's not until we meet someone whose life is a living hell that we realize how lucky we actually are. :(

@johnhandley8581 5 жыл бұрын

The Bob Ross of Brake Jobs.

@OOICU812 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I took the time to watch this video. I'm not touching this brake system with a ten foot pole.

@pontiakgaSport 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, nothing brings out the profanity faster than parking brake shoes lol. Especially those little ford type nail retainers.

@paulhoskins7852 4 жыл бұрын

The Big Nasty music was great! That Ranger's pretty clean underneath, considering its age. Eric O., thanks for another educational show!

@loufaiella3354 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard of barn finds but this is an ocean find!!!

@WBOS72 5 жыл бұрын

‘That’s fine Mr Mackey um kay!’ Love the vid Eric.

@yqwgjsg 5 жыл бұрын

Man when you loosened that banjo fitting and that fluid squirted out, I got an instant sensation of that smell. Nothing smells like brake fluid in the morning

@pastapizza7370 3 жыл бұрын

Bruce Day True, but a 5 gallon bucket of carb cleaner comes close.

@pyro323 5 жыл бұрын

It's ok Eric O. I only talk to myself when I need expert advise.

@smokeskull 5 жыл бұрын

DOT 4 brake fluid is Dot 3 that's been blessed by the Pope.

@Hotrodelectric 5 жыл бұрын

So what does that make DOT 5? The devil's spawn?

@weldingjunkie 5 жыл бұрын

Hotrodelectric with a boiling point over 500Deg and no abs yup devils spawn lol

@proanswers 5 жыл бұрын

Anything blessed by the pope would have potential pedophile reprocussions

@ebbeollman1198 5 жыл бұрын

@@Hotrodelectric DOT 5 is based on silicone oil DOT 3 and 4 are based on glycol.

@Hotrodelectric 5 жыл бұрын

@@ebbeollman1198 Yes Ebbe, I'm aware, thanks.

@MikeBrown-ii3pt 5 жыл бұрын

Personally, like you, I don't worry too much about cleaning the inside of the reservoir. As long as the fluid is fresh, it's fresh right? Since you mentioned it though, I got to thinking (usually a dangerous thing for me lol!) and remembered how we used to clean the coffee pots at a diner I worked in back in high school in the 80's. We'd fill them about 1/2 way with crushed ice, add a few tablespoons of salt and shake the snot out of them. The pots always came out crystal clear. Maybe I'll try it on an old reservoir that I happen to have laying around (if I can find it!) from the V8 Ranger project that I'm currently working on.

@robertevans6481 5 жыл бұрын

Up cannot sleep and my feed says new video from SMA.....👍

@rrmech11 5 жыл бұрын

Okay Dr.O I've been watching SMA since day one. SMA is by far the best automotive repair channel in KZfaq. For the longest I've always compared your rust area in Avoca to mine in NW.INDIANA. But today when you had to heat the rear e-brake adjuster to get the rotor off. Avoca is the hands down champion of the rust belt. Only if we could get our vehicle inspection back along with our mandatory smog testing which we have. To me the safety inspection in my thoughts should be a major concern. Gotta love the rust. One more thing. When I give a estimate whether it's from Mitchell pro or Alldata and sometimes Chilton Library I have to add extra time for the rust. 😉

@rrmech11 5 жыл бұрын

@ oh must be talking bout etcg and kilmer.

@jamesshanks2614 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely despicable workmanship, you did everything ( short of the missing grease caps. Dang Napa! ) you could. In all honesty I thoroughly enjoyed your old school methods of doing the job including putting the grease where it belonged for the emergency shoes. Nice seeing a master mechanic working through a job as it should. Ever thought of taking on a high school automotive shop student? I don't honestly know if they even teach automotive shop anymore. Was merely thinking if you had a student that really wanted to learn the proper way, you would be the man to teach him or her. I particularly like the way you don't hurry a job along but move at a steady and safe speed. Cheers! 👍👍👍

@antonkrysa1433 5 жыл бұрын

I found vise grip needle nose pliers work much better than regular needle nose ones to remove and replace drum brake springs. Skin on your knuckles will live for another day.

@mfk12340 5 жыл бұрын

I use a pair of needle nose fishing pliers, the ones with the little nib on the end, and they work wonders for the springs.

@deanh7190 5 жыл бұрын

Talking to yourself is not a problem until you start losing the debate.

@bigpappahemi4263 5 жыл бұрын

I lose all the time! What does that say about me?

@tacocin 5 жыл бұрын

Talking to self just means you need someone intelligent to speak with!

@deanh7190 5 жыл бұрын

TY@@tacocin ...I have now adopted that saying.

@deanh7190 5 жыл бұрын

Lol @@bigpappahemi4263 I am not qualified to diagnose but recommend seeking a professional assessment...unless of course your other side disagrees.

@moneypitautoperformance8983 5 жыл бұрын

I usually win my arguments till that third guy shows up that guy is an asshole

@johnghatti5435 3 жыл бұрын

I normally give SMA videos a thumbs up as soon as I start the video..this time I waited until the music for Big Nasty started.

@edchenal821 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the manner you use to explain your work. Good lesson.

@mattsprayberry0 5 жыл бұрын

12:02 Was changing my brakes today and was talking to my father in law wasn't paying attention to which way the nozzle was pointing and I got myself a mouth full of brake parts cleaner today I just thought I'd share that with you folks here on KZfaq.

@fascistpedant758 5 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't drink straight from the bottle, it's better on ice.

@mattsprayberry0 5 жыл бұрын

@@fascistpedant758 Well might try it that way

@1607rosie 4 жыл бұрын

Those rear brakes look like a pain in the ass! If it works either way on that spring , I'll go for easy! I miss my 87 ranger really liked that truck!

@toddgiambruno 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!! Be encouraged; I know you do 37 million brake jobs each year, or it feels that way. It only takes 1 panic stop that avoided a real catastrophe to make your attention to detail pay off. Keep it up man!

@SuperDave21 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric, you're thorough and it's appreciated!

@TheCowgirlNiamh 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhh.... been a long day and I finally get to fall into bed and there's an SMA video! ☺️☺️☺️ You've made a shitty day better Eric 👍

@SouthMainAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Glad we could snuggle?! 🛌😅

@TheCowgirlNiamh 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@porleg 5 жыл бұрын

Man I enjoy your videos so much, absolutely my happy place to sit down after work and be entertained watching you work. I hope knowing so many people are there with you makes your day go a little easier.

@karl3313 Жыл бұрын

Great video. This was the first time doing this job for me. A lot of good tips for first timers. I did my 2010 Ranger and I ran out of swear words trying to connect that spring. I went from behind like the OEM too.

@dskirkpa55 5 жыл бұрын

Tips and hints as always very helpful. Even if it's a humdrum mundane repair. Always enjoy your vids and thanks for taking the time and effort to make Mr. Eric O.

@BigFranPhilly 5 жыл бұрын

My son and I spent 45 min per side to put that spring back on the inside on the e-brakes. I told hem if we ever need to change the e-brake shoes again we are going to pull the axles.

@steveorshon 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, gaining about 1K subscribers almost every day. The SMA army is growing!

@splatmanhooha4264 5 жыл бұрын

So odd to hear of parking brakes never being used, here in the UK we always apply the handbrake (parking brake) whenever we leave the vehicle. I know people have commented on this before but I guess the manual gearbox rules supreme here and you need a mechanism to secure the car in place, ergo, the handbrake. Fun video as ever, especially the 'wheeee' trips around the workshop.

@SidebandSamurai 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing is all these repair procedures. You don't need to do it but you do and it's a pleasure to watch a real pro at work. Thanks for taking us along.

@bradplumb64 5 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your videos. Really like that you clean things up before installation. Going the extra mile that few people do anymore.

@nealfox1976 5 жыл бұрын

Good job on brakes. Amazing how much rust there is on suspension components.

@jondwyer3037 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video, well thought out and methodical as usual. Many thanks to you Sir Eric of Avoca

@ScottishLad. 5 жыл бұрын

good work, your the best most caring Mechanic ive seen/ watched

@mikevonkleist6767 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, you're the best. I've done this job so many times. You make it look fun. We wish an obstacle wasn't there but we find a way around it.

@theimaginator16 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Ernest P. Worrell reference at 21:45.

@owenarsenault5955 5 жыл бұрын

You know what I mean Vern.

@eddieg7426 5 жыл бұрын

Erick I like the way you do brake work, you have taught me some good lessons on brake repair. I was always picky in my way. but I like your way keep up the good work! it is so hard to find work as good as yours.

@Angel_the_Bunny 5 жыл бұрын

I had a mechanic do the brakes on my silverado and he didn't clean the mounting surface for some sort of what looked like a retaining clip and spring piece. That was fun to fix 600 miles from home in another state without the right tools after my brake locked up and started rolling smoke out of the fender. 30 seconds with a wire brush or 5 with that air sander would have saved me an hour of busted knuckles, a smashed fingernail and a lot of cussing.

@jeremymenchaca 5 жыл бұрын

I love the sound effect for the brake cleaner.

@kthwkr 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect! I drive a 2010 Ranger. Good job.

@billmaxfield7831 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, as a Ranger owner this is fantastic.. Would love to see you do the PCV valve on that beast! Great job..

@63256325N 5 жыл бұрын

Really nicely done job! Thanks for the video.

@mikevonkleist6767 5 жыл бұрын

Us mechanics, we all think like Eric. I have always talked myself through a procedure. People think I'm strange, but I don't care. I get it done. Works out great.

@fascistpedant758 5 жыл бұрын

It's OK as long as you don't start arguing and get into a fight with yourself.

@CopCat34 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. The little bit of heat goes a on long way was great. Never had seen that trick before on brakes. The hint on the spring placement was spot on. I never do drum brakes unless I have the complete spring replacement kit. I also take pictures before I remove any part and do a comparison of before and after prior to the test drive. Thanks again for the hints.

@dateatorjr9671 5 жыл бұрын

Q-tips work great for cleaning out the reservoir.

@DasShaten 5 жыл бұрын

That star wheel adjuster brings back memories from the one I bought back in the late 70s to use on my 620D datsun.....

@williegillie5712 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Mr O

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 жыл бұрын

Love the pressure pot idea for doing the brakes

@Paul1958R 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, Another great video series - thank you. Love the old school front wheel bearings! SMA#1 God bless Paul

@MrBlaser51 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr. O, Just have to express my respect for you on how hard you work. Thank God Mrs. O works with you or she would hardly ever see her. All the power to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@robertgad3269 5 жыл бұрын

Stretching and hooking springs: what sometimes works for me is to loop a length of string through the spring hook. That way I can pull on the string to stretch the spring, using the needle nose just to guide it into the hole (versus trying to use the needle nose both for stretch and manoeuvr). The best string is the green and white plastic stuff that electricians use to pull wires through conduit: strong but also slippery enough to easily pull out once the spring is home. A spool of this stuff will last a lifetime.

@shopart1488 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect I really enjoy watching your channel plus I own a 2011 Ranger 4.0 stick which I just finished with new bearings, pads, rotors and shocks last week. Again great job on the video.

@danlevesque5437 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see that you still have advanced Auto break clean again 👍

@AM-sq5ut 4 жыл бұрын

Eric O! You make it look easy... I wish I had seriously started working on Autos much earlier in my lifetime so to get that kind of experience. I believe I've heard you in one of you vids say you wouldn't make a good teacher, but part of being a Great teacher is loving what you teach. I hear that love and enjoyment in your voice and in your videos. And that makes it enjoyable for us to watch and more importantly LEARN. Thanks Professor Eric! :o) On to Part III...

@keithshrode 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make them!

@ngtrute4323 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks. Glad we didn't have the corrosion. The springs were not sagging in. Slam dunk just doing pads, new rotor/drum and lube.

@denniswilkinson1118 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job, I like the attention to detail.

@rgmoore 5 жыл бұрын

more parts.... nice shiny parts that Eric installed. making the ranger brakes great again!

@russelallen5342 5 жыл бұрын

Sure glad I didn't have to deal with the rust problem here in Southern California! The only ones I recall having problems with were the rear drums on the Chevy Luv pick ups.

@patrogers8912 5 жыл бұрын

Eric: those Ford noise dampeners I didn't notice if you removed or kept on that long bolt the sit on or removed prior, but always made it look easy and again, incredibly thorough.. Thanks

@explorerzero1 5 жыл бұрын

I love my parking brake. Use it all the time. It's the right thing to do and keeps the cable from seizing!

@supercoupe6288 5 жыл бұрын

great tip on the parking brake spring, i don't want to pull the axles just to do parking brake shoes.

@donnienorman778 5 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. Keep wrenching it out. MKAY!

@gewing61 5 жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable and informative. Thanks.

@Roger-eh7ez 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure if this has been mentioned so.... before you take the brake lines lose, use an adjustable hood rod or similar to slightly(3/4") hold down the brake pedal. This will position the master cylinder spool past the reservoir intake port. You won"t drain the reservoir. Eric, keep on pumpin out these great videos!

@zx8401ztv 5 жыл бұрын

Smashing job :-D, your attention to detail is always appreciated. The owner will be happy as larry :-D

@dudeofrare 5 жыл бұрын

My 96 Explorer V8 AWD uses a very similar set up in the rear. I have had issues with slide pins and the caliper slides (the stainless ones) over the last 10 years. After a few Ohio winters I have to take the backs apart and clean under/re-lube the caliper slides (stainless clips).

@brianafrojack5215 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 Ranger, been looking for a video that had rear disc brakes along with the E-Brake pad change. Thank you for the video!!!!

@ronthorp2844 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric ,just saying ur vid r very good ,nice 2 c someone posting teaching vids for newbes and oldbs alike ! I started working on cars and trucks 9 yo now64 and retired ! Long Island NY ! Keep up the good work Eric i like 2 c my inbox 1st thing in AM with a video from u! PEACE

@rottdogsparky 4 жыл бұрын

Pure comedy act in a rear parking brake job! Thanks for the laugh and the video!

@normangallant9879 5 жыл бұрын

Good job on the rear brake job

@AaronBelknap 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't sleep. Cat had to go outside, booted up computer and wah lah! Part 2. Thank you Eric for letting us watch, I'm sure at times it slows you down but these tricks, advice and Mee Maw tips really helps us. On my '64 Chevy C-10 I couldn't afford new dust caps (when I was a young lad)and now, in my box, patiently awaiting the snow and rain to stop will install with all new front end hardware. I did manage to get the old ones to last with careful hammer strikes..... I'll try not to tear any rubbers, that could be disastrous at my age. I tried to time your torque to yelled and I think I got to 2 Mississippi. I think that is safer than torque to yield numbers..... I burnished the pads on the wife's 08 Honda Accord, believe me you want to folks! After 2 sets of burned brakes, I had some rotors hammered out of a meteorite cross drilled and slotted with upgraded pads with unobtanium and burnished those bad boys by the instructions and haven't had a problem since. I use Car Quest though, not a sponsor Remember folks, safety 3rd.

@carstenandersen5987 5 жыл бұрын

nice job love the brake jobs keep up the goooood work ..part 3 yes please:)

@jonteesdale18 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great Mr. O!

@SmittySmithsonite 5 жыл бұрын

"WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"! 😂🤣😂 I don't think I've told you how much I friggin LOVE that! Makes me crack up hysterically!! You got me saying it now, LOL - it's highly contagious! 😁 Nice trick on those parking brake shoes! I've found that flipping out, throwing tools, and cussing at the top of my lungs does little for my productivity, so I'm going to try your way next time. 😂 The last set I did on a '04 Ram 1500 was easy - noticed the weeping axle seals and decided to sell that job. Soooo much easier with the axles out! So I just got my compressor yesterday!! Just went through the thing to make sure nothing was wrong. Glad I did, because the little compression fitting on the nylon line they ran to the drain valve in one of the legs was leaking like a sieve. I had my neighbor drop the skid in the new shop so I could go through it. To power it up, I had to shut the breaker off to the lift, take the wires out of it, hook a set of jumper cables to that, then stuff some 4 AWG wire into the pressure switch of the compressor, and clamp the jumpers to the other side. Yep, OSHA would have a field day over here, lol! 🤣 Watch out for the live jumpers now! 😁It worked - let the thing run 20 minutes with the valve open, then shut the valve and let her air up to 175 when it kicked off. Stuff gets HOT, but it worked great. Just tightened that compression fitting, and all is well. Now just have to call the neighbor up and move it into the old shop where the Craftsman compressor is, and start shootin' vid on the install. 😎

@johnanthonycurtin 5 жыл бұрын

Well done

@ellisyork1817 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video Eric

@dropinbiking92 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Love the videos! Here's some info for the viewers... I live in the rust belt of canada. I did front pads and rotors on a 2016 Toyota corolla with 106km (65,000m??) And the passenger rotor would not come off. Hammer, bigger hammer, sledge hammer, nothing. I tried the extraction threads on the stock rotors with some 12mm bolts, still nothing, stripped the threads. Ended up heating the rotor with a torch and hear it 'pop' than it came off with two hits of the hammer. RUST IS NO JOKE PEOPLE!!!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 жыл бұрын

Great series Eric O

@SSMan-jo6tf 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched so many SMA videos that I feel like I know the man! Reality sets in,I do not know him. Damn,imagine sitting around drinking a beer and telling stories with the great mind that is Eric O!

@ronsmith8800 5 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍

@outbackcountry512 5 жыл бұрын

Doing breaks I use white lithium or anti seize compound , all my hardware gets coating of fluid film , never had issue with adjusting when cones time , plus when inspection time comes , they can't say you need new breaks . Talking to yourself truly helps , clears the minds thoughts , it's lit better than talking to what some call normal people at times lol 😂😂😂😂