What is Caster and Why It's Extremely Important

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I'll go over what is known as Caster or Caster Angle on your car, I'll tell you how it effects steering and handling, how it effects tire wear, how it is adjusted and more.
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@psgiant Жыл бұрын

Your the main man when it comes to informative automotive information. keep up the great work 💪

@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын

I remember changing the struts out on a Toyota and forgot to mark them before removing. Alignment was so far out, the guy at the alignment shop wasnt too happy about that 🤣 Gave him more work I guess. PS- loved the Bicycle analogy, great way to explain that positive caster 👍

@carloswithac Жыл бұрын

The bicycle example really helped. Thank you!

@phil702x Жыл бұрын

Bicycle example was a great explanation!

@cryptoanalysts5793 Жыл бұрын

Keep loading don’t stop 🛑 don’t kill the Chanel brother … you’re one of the fist Mecanic Chanel I watch …5 years ago love to see you keep the good job 👏

@williamwhite9767 Жыл бұрын

For some reason, American autos used negative caster way back. I noticed this in the 60's because the front wheels would look like they are laying down towards the outside when turning. I noticed the difference when I saw German cars turn.

@miquelcolet6946 Жыл бұрын

I think caster might be similar to rake angle in a motorcycle. That helps me understand the concept better.

@imakedookie Жыл бұрын

its precisely the same

@miquelcolet6946 Жыл бұрын

@@imakedookie Yes, exactly👍👍

@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын

I was thinking exactly same thing, like a big ole stretched chopper

@rangerdoc1029 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Roberta_Esposito 5 ай бұрын

exactly… it is Rake as opposed to Trail

@jewllake Жыл бұрын

The highlight of the channel is the very detailed and informative explanations! I've been a long time subscriber!

@jum5238 Жыл бұрын

I REALLY appreciate your explaining this. I had heard the term, but never really understood it. Thank you!

@averagejoe8213 10 ай бұрын

Good video, the bicycle analogy really brought it home for me. Thank you.

@rosewood1 7 ай бұрын

one of the best descriptions out there. Thanks

@robertdufour2456 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! This rebuild seems to be growing in complexity.

@paulsmith9341 Жыл бұрын

Very well done! Thank you!

@PB-he6em1 Жыл бұрын

Great idea to show engine stand casters I can never remember The difference between camber and caster but now caster on an engine stand or shopping cart is way simpler to remember.

@NialPowerCork 15 күн бұрын

Very good clear explanation of the set up and the theory. Thanks.

@desmomotodesmomoto2033 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Learned a lot.

@nickayivor8432 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 My teacher ACCOMPLISHED Ratchet and Wrench From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

@gabrielseaff487 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and information. Thank you for sharing 🙏👍

@kamaljitsinghattalia Жыл бұрын

So very very well explained

@Mick698 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Excellent video and explanation!

@cernejr Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you.

@allimkhan7540 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video !!!!!

@ky8465 3 ай бұрын

Great job of explaining in layman's terms!

@wackey3455 Жыл бұрын

keep them coming 👍

@danielsimpson8929 Жыл бұрын

Hola from Mazatlán for now! Shopping carts good example too

@joshv7109 Жыл бұрын

Great content

@patriciocordova449 Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, I didn’t know this.

@nicolec7290 9 ай бұрын

Very good information

@CarlosContreras-gk9gp Жыл бұрын

You are amazing !

@LuffyTaroKuN17 11 ай бұрын

Thanks bro keep it up

@user-nx6xz6pv3z Ай бұрын

I remember in my young days when I borrowed a bike, its very hard to steer and my toe is always touching the front tire. Now I understand that negative caster will give load on steering system.

@napoleongriffin1223 5 ай бұрын

That shopping cart example...Thanks!

@murphysf6969 7 ай бұрын

Great video. The Caster on my 2021 RAV4 is out. It measures 3.8 and should be between 4.2-5.7. Is this considered out by a little or alot? What is likely damaged? Strut? Control arm? Other? How would a mechanic go about figuring out what is causing the caster to be out?

@youtubiers Жыл бұрын

So on a macpherson strut setup, the top pivot point would be at the strut mount right?

@algijura Жыл бұрын

my toyota verso uk says is not adjustable but u can dobthat by moving strut mounts as they have space left where bolts goes through the body

@michaelferreira2052 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@lacmcorrea4691 Жыл бұрын

Awsome.

@OnlyPars76 Жыл бұрын

I just had my 4runner lifted and new wheels/ tires. Had an alignment and camber adjusted but it’s still a TAD negative and by a tad it’s almost unnoticeable. But being that it’s not exactly 0° is that an issue at all?

@TaijiArban Жыл бұрын

Keep it up man! I want to see you recommend some used vehicles again adjusting to inflation 😂

@piotrr5439 Жыл бұрын

Out of all cars in the world you had to present 4ws prelude. It would be awesome if you were showing rear caster :) cheers

@tjgrafiks 4 ай бұрын

i noticed on my front wheels they are both positive but the driver side has more positive caster than the passenger. it's slanted more towards the steering wheel. also I have a question about the rear wheels. How can I center my rear wheels in the wheel wells. I noticed my rear tires are not centered like most cars and some models just like mine. they are shifted off center towards the front of the car so the gap between the tire and fender is almost half what it is at the back. I want to put a larger tire but cant bcuz it hits the fender on the rear door side.

@pseudocoder78 9 ай бұрын

4:34 "OK let's get the baldest tire in the shop on this thing..." lol, hey, nice informative video. Thanks for the explanation.

@Roberta_Esposito 5 ай бұрын

Personally, I think the best example is a shopping cart simply looked on at the front wheels of a shopping cart, and the angle is abundantly clear

@petar443 Жыл бұрын

Nice garage👀Doesn't have liquor cabinet though😪

@nicolec7290 9 ай бұрын

I’m building a off road go kart , what angle caster should I use. Please help. I don’t want to much or to little.

@rabieseltaoui271 2 ай бұрын

Sir I have a question, I have a honda accord ex 2010 , that I replaced strusts ,frt toes ,upper & lower arms , now it has caster angle weel issue to the front . How can I fix caster from the button of the wheels? Bc 2 alignment shops didn't fix my car issue

@Roberta_Esposito 5 ай бұрын

also, it’s important to understand why it’s so easy to go out of control, backing up at high-speed because your caster angle is in reverse

@Blakehx Жыл бұрын

How can I add positive caster to a vehicle that isn’t adjustable? I’ve got an F450 and it has almost 0° caster

@SarahJames2669 2 ай бұрын

Question on my driver side front. The caster is 0.7 on my passenger side 0.6 is this bad?

@MGoBs Жыл бұрын

My man My imaginary has limits🤣 But all the love

@julianporter5 4 ай бұрын

Do cars with mismatched caster angles drive straight? From this video I can’t see why they wouldn’t.

@WarriorOfEden3033 Жыл бұрын

What if I have all new front end but the caster is still off

@MRmattg3 Жыл бұрын

I was told my caster was bent? Is that even possible?? If so, what can i do to fix it? An alignment? Thnx

@4G12 Жыл бұрын

Why bother to have positive castor for the front steered wheels? To increase camber angle with increase of steering angle to aid cornering performance, as well as provide self centering steering via literally jacking up the front end of the vehicle as the steering is turned.

@samhianblackmoon Жыл бұрын

🔥👍🏽

@scotthajney4127 Жыл бұрын

Probably wouldn't hurt to apply some castor oil on the steering linkage when you're done

@johnmcminn9455 11 ай бұрын

Looks like that Honda took more of a front end hit than my 04 corolla . The steering fights a little bit at highway speed . I guess that is a symptom of not enough positive caster

@fastsvo Жыл бұрын

How is the insulation working for you in the winter now?

@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын

Lol San Diego doesn't have much of a "Winter" 🤣 Sure it helps a little bit. Surprised he didn't do a thicker insulation though, I guess he could add fiberglass later

@MA_H313 10 ай бұрын

Great, but your video need to be explained in graphical show, it is normal methodology for any geometry.

@Deeked Жыл бұрын

This is why a bicycle has positive on the front forks. Correct? Same with motorcycles. Edit: I like your videos btw. Ty

@steveramirez1654 Жыл бұрын

👍

@JackdeDuCoeur Жыл бұрын

Explaining caster...hmmm, does that mean you're a telecaster?

@thecrew2algeria472 Жыл бұрын

☝👍

@BigSlickNuts2 Жыл бұрын

2nd bishes! Thank-you for what you do.

@qrs3658 Жыл бұрын

i wonder why car manufactures don't do negative caster for the back wheels?

@4G12 Жыл бұрын

Would be a good idea if your rear axle steers in the opposite direction of your front axle, but terrible if they're steered in the same direction. Wheels that increase positive camber with increase of steering angle are not conducive to cornering well.

@qrs3658 Жыл бұрын

@@4G12 thank you for the enlightenment