Ford Ranger: Full Brake Job Overhaul

Ford Ranger: Full Brake Job Overhaul - Part III

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5 жыл бұрын

In this last and final part of fixin up the rapid Ranger we swap out the customers plugs, fuel filter, air filter and FINALLY get to take it for a little toot around town. There is also a little BONUS FOOTAGE from another repair that I was working on but did not make a video on. Hope you enjoy it!
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@trolling4dollars816 3 жыл бұрын

Shade tree tip: When replacing plugs and wires, save one of the wires, cut off most of the wire, and use the old spark plug boot to install the new plugs.

@rhkips 5 жыл бұрын

Good on this vehicle owner for being so thorough with maintenance!

@Teribus13 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a fairly new subscriber, I finally came over to check out your videos after several name drops by AndyMechanic down in NZ. I'm already picking up some of your little sayings though! I work on buses over here in Scotland, I'm currently doing the routine 28-day and 42-day safety inspections. As an example, when I'm under a bus looking for a suspected fault and I find it, I'm already exclaiming "There's your problem, lady!". I can't use a can of brake cleaner without hearing your sound effect in my head. And there have been a couple of times where I've thought to myself "I could do with Eric's Big Nasty to help me out right here". Thanks for your entertaining content, and I particularly like the way you do real in-depth diagnostics to identify a fault. That's something that many garages are guilty of not doing, and I have to admit that bus garages seem to be particular culprits - the pressure is on to get the bus back out on the road earning money quickly, so sometimes the diagnosing isn't even remotely thorough. One final observation: How on earth do you manage not to swear on camera?!

@RealWorldGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Teribus13 I’ll answer it for him, creative editing.😂 I think he, as I, made a decision to not post foul mouthed videos. I personally think it would turn off a lot of viewers, not that I don’t say my share.

@TheMustangs05 5 жыл бұрын

I have def been using the term beans a lot more lol

@SidebandSamurai 5 жыл бұрын

"Man I am a ding dong"

@ToXSicK1340 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. O', I have (2) Points today; 1st, I just finished all (3) video's in this series. I've been a follower of your channel for a couple years now, and I must say that the big "Tech Schools" really should be "Paying & Using" your video's as mandatory Curriculum! You have to be one of, if not the BEST Auto Repair shops & overall Technicians out there!! (

@ugh3012 3 жыл бұрын

Watching all three parts makes me want to buy a Ranger just so I can do this.

@Doplar12 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, I just watched some of an 'Eric the car guy' video' per your introduction. To me, and I suspect to many of your viewers, the big difference between you and others who do car mechanics on KZfaq is all in the presentation. Bottom line you are not in any way shy about letting us get to know you as a person and actually making us feel that we are right there with you while you work. IMO this is no a small thing. I could expound further, in more detail about this but I will not because I feel it isn't necessary. Your viewers know what I mean. Just wanted to give you some positive feedback and let you know once again how much I appreciate you and your videos. Hey, I'll call you later ;-)

@utuber2940 5 жыл бұрын

Jim Jackson Eric the car guy sucks!!!

@jws3925 5 жыл бұрын

@@utuber2940 I totally agree! Not even in the same league as SMA.

@drake6143 5 жыл бұрын

@@utuber2940 I disagree, I like both Erics, it's not easy putting yourself on camera like they do, it's kind of like being up on stage. And both have made a point of showing their mistakes for the world to judge, which I respect. But SMA would definitely appear to be the busies and perhaps more professional if you want to compare. Cheers.

@JohnSmith-jb9vg 5 жыл бұрын

He's like a very patient shop teacher, with sound effects :)

@jasonlyle3740 3 жыл бұрын

My 96 has 300k miles, I drive it regularly and no rust. Great little truck.

@wyattoneable 5 жыл бұрын

Nice bonus footage. I'm glad we could help Mrs O with the garbage. She's a good sport. Doneski!

@robertopenheimer1451 4 жыл бұрын

The famous reindeers on the shelf in the office.

@dave1135 5 жыл бұрын

Back when I graduated from tech school and was hired as a fresh faced tech of 23 at a large gm dealership that handeled all of GM's car lines, carburetors and the early feedback carbs were slowly being replaced by fuel injection and computer controlled spark and timing, and obd1 was still in it's infancy. Obd1 was helpful, but most of my diagnostics were done by test light, volt and dvom meter, vacuum guage and even the old snapon diagnostic lab scope for checking sensors and looking at firing patterns. With these it also required Sherlock Holmes style deductive reasoning to find the problem. I started as a drivability tech. While I was able to find problems fairly quickly, there still were some that were head scratchers, and me and the service manager had to wrestle with a fair time for diagnostic and repair, because I had to get enough to support my family, we couldnt charge the customer hours of diagnostic time. Todays scanners make this hard job much easier than I had it

@jamesh6229 5 жыл бұрын

There's a person who cares about their vehicle. OEM parts are the way to go.

@SSMan-jo6tf 4 жыл бұрын

Again,it’s 2am and I can’t stop watching!

@SkylarHillShop 5 жыл бұрын

I've always found brake jobs oddly satisfying.

@FB-111A 5 жыл бұрын

Suggest you send flowers to Mrs. O for not taking the garbage out. She makes you whole.

@Papa7557 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings Eric, I been watching your videos and I must say that after learning your technique on replacing the front and rear brakes, all our vehicles are doing very well. Again thanking you for the education. Please keep up your lessons.

@farmcentralohio 5 жыл бұрын

we should take up a collection to get mrs. o a few door openers, with a remote :)

@richardbambenek2601 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, you make everything look so EZ. It sounds like the NY car inspection is a ball buster. They check way more stuff than you do here in Missouri

@azza-in_this_day_and_age 5 жыл бұрын

big city big vampires. bleeding our wallets dry here in california as well. blood suckers.

@rottdogsparky 4 жыл бұрын

Great hint with the tape over the rear brake pads and the burnishing!

@MrHugawa 5 жыл бұрын

'it's kinda like we're helping" lol, tres funny

@squareyes1981 5 жыл бұрын

IRL sticker on the toolbox at 23:30. Nice

@stallen1066 5 жыл бұрын

You mean to tell me you would not take the garbage out for her. That sweet, kind, smiling, mother of your child, woman you love who asked nicely. Shook my head. I mean, C'mon... Chivalry is not dead in NY.

@spelunkerd 5 жыл бұрын

It is strangely appealing, watching you do this. Thanks for the bonus scope shots of the other car.

@Doplar12 5 жыл бұрын

I find it 'strangely appealing' watching Eric do most anything. Whether it's chasing down an electrical problem or simply removing a lug nut. Some people have got "it" and some people don't, and Eric has got "it."

@bairfamilyfarm1336 5 жыл бұрын

MAP code C on cooling system! Notate low level and suggest “pressure test” to look for cooling system leak. It’s a newer ford, most likely the thermostat housing, but old enough to likely be the radiator.

@bertoltb1358 5 жыл бұрын

Well I hope you have a new regular customer once they see the great job you just did on their truck. All the best to the “O” Family from across the pond.

@johnnysechrist6313 2 жыл бұрын

I've always used fuel line to start spark plugs.

@monkfoobar 5 жыл бұрын

I feel well done and strangely satisfied after watching all three episodes....

@lightningsmokerXx 5 жыл бұрын

Let's hope this guy will go to Krown after being done at your Shop.

@markwheeler202 4 жыл бұрын

Parking brake tip: When you set them, give 'em the beans. More than once I've started driving my wife's car and she'll tell me "The parking brake is on." I shouldn't have been able to move it - a good way to burn them out without knowing it.

@bobgsmith101011 4 жыл бұрын

The back two on the 6 are a real pain.

@miguelare3 5 жыл бұрын

That what up thursday was awesome Eric nothing but good laughs!

@logicalguy488 5 жыл бұрын

Good video ... just could not believe you said NO when Mrs. O asked you to take out the trash ..... Your chivalry is shriveling my friend. LOL

@mikechiodetti6737 5 жыл бұрын

Nice thorough job!

@wbball15 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely tour of Avoca.

@sreilly 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, Eric! Keep her rolling down the road!

@denniswilkinson1118 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job as usual Eric, yet another satisfied customer.

@stevedable 5 жыл бұрын

The test drive was interesting too. Always interesting to see how houses in other countries are laid out. Cheers.

@azza-in_this_day_and_age 5 жыл бұрын

nice little tour of the place, looks like a sweet slice of americana. well done, per usual! cheers

@d.a.2742 5 жыл бұрын

Loved WUT super laughs ,woke up early and caught part 3 ....it's a great Friday

@Paul1958R 5 жыл бұрын

Eric This was agreat video series - thank you. I love the old school stuff on this truck: cup/cone bearings, coil pack/plugs wires. This Ranger design goes back quite aways. Im sure the new Ranger wont be like this. SMA#1 God bless Paul

@bajamadness9411 5 жыл бұрын

Love these little trucks. My 96 Ranger still runs like a champ.

@Qusin111 5 жыл бұрын

Finally!!!!! got the see the wood block deer 22:50

@TheCowgirlNiamh 5 жыл бұрын

This was great! Loved this series and it's a gorgeous truck! 😍👍

@navigatorx1013 5 жыл бұрын

Thx. Doing a front brake everything on a 2000 ranger. Good to be reminded of the little things that get lost over time.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 жыл бұрын

Good bonus footage on the mustang

@phillully4472 5 жыл бұрын

This was very interesting Eric O. Learnt me a couple of things... beside machanical work... Mrs. O takes out the trash... back to the machanical stuff.... your use of some heat to loosen a stuck fastener... was a good refresher for me!! Been there done that only i was able to use a propane torch! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill.

@adamUDavies 4 жыл бұрын

Wanted to share with you and your viewers . Best ratcheting wrenches I have found are made by mountain double end ratcheting wrenches. Around $125. on eBay. I would definitely recommend.

@johnpike1552 5 жыл бұрын

Nice series. As always.

@TheTheomax 5 жыл бұрын

Ya gotta love the Ranger Rebuild series 3 parts of course. Ya man that vehicle looks to be in nice shape considering where it lives.

@nahimibrahim107 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome series!!

@wallaceloper637 5 жыл бұрын

I always check the gap on new plugs ( just my thing)

@FusionBoost2.0 5 жыл бұрын

Buddy takes good care of his stuff! Good man

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 жыл бұрын

That long spark plug socket is nice

@backyardbasher 5 жыл бұрын

I wish my Garbage Lady looked like yours !

@63256325N 5 жыл бұрын

Another satisfied customer thanks to SMA Repair! Thanks for the video.

@garysgarage3669 5 жыл бұрын

2 1/2ft. snow here in GreenBay and hasn't been over 18 in many weeks.Can't wait until spring!!!

@richardbrewsterrick6984 3 жыл бұрын

I spray a little WD40 in the plug boot so it slides in better over the plug to help it lock on the plug

@donnierobertson3088 5 жыл бұрын

Great job again like always A+

@sandyrandall7341 5 жыл бұрын

As always good job Eric!

@tiredagain6722 5 жыл бұрын

Country song.. came for the brake job, stayed for the plugs...twang

@KevinJohnson-fx6wq 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work as always. Wish I had seen it before I did my brakes because of the grease you put in different places. I use my parking brake all the time to keep it from freezing up as well as I heard there's a small pin that can fail in auto trans that holds the car when in park. I never seen that happen, but do it anyway, lol. Thanks for sharing.

@SuperDave21 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job man, and I loved how you helped Mrs. O with the trash! lol.... Love Always, David in Oklahoma

@diydave643 5 жыл бұрын

Wait, I thought *I* was Dave in Oklahoma!!! 😁😁😁

@SuperDave21 5 жыл бұрын

@@diydave643 .... I guess we're sharing that name...! lol...

@paullabrecque1307 4 жыл бұрын

Good job , great video

@DriveShaftDrew 5 жыл бұрын

all done great job eric thumbs up and shared

@JLamond219 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Mr. O.....

@dreamfries 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this at 2 40am in cali right before i go to bed works tuff but watching these repair vids calms me down hahahah

@IBenZik 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@tnt-lu4ue 5 жыл бұрын

loved it when you teased mrs o takeing out the trash lol

@johnhart5102 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I would give kudos to the owner of the vehicle that has the mind to be proactive with replacing things like spark plugs, fuel and air filters.

@stephenkamin1345 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 2.3 8 valve in my race truck like 10 years ago... had a head from a mustang turbo with the D port intake and a Holley 4412 with a custom adaptor. Lake Geneva Wi. 1/3 mile paved oval.

@bronzechicken4437 5 жыл бұрын

In my case, I relieved the fuel pressure on my 2000 Explorer as shown online, and I still got a bath. I suppose that what appeared to be factory at 272K miles was a bit clogged up because the output had no pressure but the 65 PSI was holding steady on the input side. That explains my hesitation.

@nikond90 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@ronthorp2844 5 жыл бұрын

You are The best how to Video Vlogger for repairs The closest Mechanic to myself on how I liked to repair things I'm not saying were the best but very very close !!!! lol . I started around 9 years old Im 64 now !!!! Also worked in Long Island NY plenty of rusty repairs there SALT And corrosion !!! Anyway love your videos , keep up the good work you do ! PS get high school kids to work 4 u teach and learn program good for u and helping to pass on your extensive knowledge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Pliers

@charleswheelandsr5835 4 жыл бұрын

Well Mr O I've been watching you quite awhile now and if I lived closer you would be my mechanic love your work, from Montoursville Pennsylvania

@CopCat34 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I would recommend Autolight sparks plugs over Motorcraft spark plugs. For some unknown reason Motorcraft spark plugs have a tendency to have a hair line fracture in the ceramic portion of the plug. Thanks for the three part video.

@DavidsonMott 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the mountains of NY State this year.

@125sm3 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one Eric O !

@andrewvillanueva4222 5 жыл бұрын

Best repair videos on KZfaq.

@billstreber5194 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video it is hard to believe that is a 2010 didn't see a lot of the crusties we get here in New York you can tell that truck was well taken care of and still is

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric O

@iamnoone. 5 жыл бұрын

Love the high speed toot

@autohelix 5 жыл бұрын

The plugs you removed were the OEM NGK plugs. Ford uses NGK laser iridium plugs for a lot of OEM applications.

@cherishctz 5 жыл бұрын

Just remember you can do it , but it is little harder for me to do it ! Because I am not experienced and lack of shop with tools ! Lol

@crisprtalk6963 5 жыл бұрын

wow Bonus footage on a 0 ten pony! nice!!!

@IBenZik 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I would really like to see a video on the proper way to pressure wash an engine bay.

@rich7304 5 жыл бұрын

All that money on brakes, filters and plugs......but the friendly yellow sticker of wiper death

@watajob 5 жыл бұрын

Would you please buy that poor woman a garage door opener?!?!?!

@mk6595 4 жыл бұрын

Openers can be hacked, and then he risks losing a lot of tools to theft.

@jameswasher3938 4 жыл бұрын

@@mk6595 No reason they couldn't LATCH the doors at the end of the day. I think the reason he doesn't it he knows all of us just want to see Mrs O in every video.

@mikefedele4521 5 жыл бұрын

At least your test drives offer up some nice views of the hills and vast open areas.

@Roger21989 5 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@etecfan 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a man that has confidence in his work, but I don't know if I would have followed Mrs.O with new untested brakes.

@PilgrimInProgress 5 жыл бұрын

I think that was the first time you ever took us on that road behind the shop. Always enjoy the toots around the bustling metropolis of Evoca.

@dennishayes65 5 жыл бұрын

Pilgrim In Progress Blair: Avoca NY

@Tune_Star 5 жыл бұрын

Watching part one and two then seen part three yay

@bertmollar 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel man! I'm a mechanic here in the south and we dont see a lot of rust. I'm always scratching my head when I see a vehicle from up north how you guys work on that stuff is amazing. Quick question though, where did you get that CV axle press that I've seen you use from time to time?

@cassiuspuckett8789 5 жыл бұрын

Fine job, Mr. Eric. I've never heard of burnech in the park brake. Makes sence but never heard of it before now. Thanks for sharing.....

@daveogarf 5 жыл бұрын

(burnish)

@jasonledbetter4372 5 жыл бұрын

Ordered some sweet SMA Swag, just meow. Can't wait to rep the channel, here in Dayton, OH!!. SMA fan for life! Definitely the best content of ANY auto diagnostic/repair channel on "the KZfaq".....HANDS DOWN!!....(and around town).😂 Keep up the great work, Eric!! From my family to yours,..we wish you all the best!

@azza-in_this_day_and_age 5 жыл бұрын

meow!

@armpitdew 5 жыл бұрын

That was a pretty bad cliffhanger with the grease caps. Like those farts you think will be great but are half second trumpet kicks. Great video as always tho!

@billburkart9087 5 жыл бұрын

@ 23m11sec we finally see the infamous reindeer. Thank you Vanessa for setting them up there for us to see. I know it's dumb but I've been wanting to see how a wooden block could be a reindeer.

@bostedtap8399 5 жыл бұрын

Did we see the "Pee Pee Tape" on WOT?. Customer walks in to SMA, and asks why can I trust your work?, Lady, just look up last night's WOT. Great channel Mr and Mrs O, thanks for sharing and best regards from the UK.

@normangallant9879 5 жыл бұрын

Good job Eric

@RealWorldGarage 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you burnished in new shoes or pads. It’s kind of a lost practice. I generally burnish in the service brakes too. My general procedure is 4 medium pressure slow downs from 35 or 40, then a couple of hard stops from 40 to 45. My last stop is from 45 and is classified as an emergency stop. On a car with modern ABS, it’s enough to make the ABS pump chatter the pedal. Then I try to return to the shop with as little brake engagement as possible, let them cool down and give it back to the customer if it passed muster. Great vid-jo as always sir. Peace and chicken grease, Brian

@deanh7190 5 жыл бұрын

Quality pads come with instructions very similar to what you described. I followed those and it worked very well. Brake engagement is smooth & firm.