Lol. The speciality tools are really nice and worthwhile if it's something your doing everyday but when you're just maintaining your own equipment your not doing these jobs every day so it can be hard to justify the cost when you can still efficiency do the job without them
I've been an automotive master tech for decades and I can say you are talented sir. Your work ethic and attention to the proper procedure is very good. Thanks for keeping the big rigs safe and rollin brother. Big respect.
I've driven truck for 20 years. Seen this job done in snippets here and there, never the whole process. Always appreciate you mechanics making our trucks safe and easy to drive. When we can actually get you guys to do something......woooooooo....Uhhh Ohhh.... (thanks for the video)
I’ve done this job. You rarely see guys over 40 doing it, because it tears the discs in your back in to a fine powder. Diesel machanics deserve $100.00 an hour. Because your career is over in 20 years.
Look, listen, and learn all you crazy kids. If you want to be an O/O get used to doing stuff like this, it will save you a TON of money over the years. been doing it myself since 94. Keep up the good work and great videos Ezra.
Don't encourage the kids to be truckers, it ain't what it used to be. Mostly warm bodies holding a steering wheel, automatic trans and an electronic babysitter in the truck.
Here I am an automotive apprentice watching a video on how to do drum brakes on a semi trailer. I do plan on moving to truck and coach so not a waste of time. Great video, really interesting
When I was coming up as an apprentice, this is the way my journeyman taught me how to do these style brakes. Tried em a few different ways, but this seems to be the fastest and safest way to do the job right.
Thanks I’m 74 as a young man I did your kind of work. You are highly skilled for you not only do hard work but you solve problems on your feet. Great job!😎
that was my job as a rookie truck mechanic back in 1972-4 taking trailer brakes up and managing the drum and shoe replacement schedule,back then we used a wheel brace and a 6ft piece of scaffold tube never lost any 1200x20s but now at 64 e z i have my air hammer and air ratchet/wrench and shoes back then were relined by drilling out the rivets and rivetting on new with copper rivets,great video my friend .
No, he’s making it harder then it is, I have an anchor pin press works easier then a ball joint press, he should put springs on the other way, he’s working to hard, I remember bolting the brake blocks on in the 70’s
From experience delivering truck parts, I can tell you the way he just grabs and tosses those drums is amazing. They’re heavy af. We use clutch cart or dolly to move them. Rest of the things it’ll take me an hour to do on my civic and I still have to take it the mechanic shop cause I screwed something up.
Wow! I can't believe I ever did this! I went from a retired missile systems test engineer to a grunt in two months. Lol. I never could figure out an easy way to do a brake job. Was a great experience. Busted tires as well. We had an air wrench that I swear weighed near 50 lbs. I could barely pick it up and get the socket on the nuts. A fella named Big John showed me how to do it. He picked it up like it was a box of cotton and zipped all those nuts off. Then, he put a hug on the tire and slid it right off. John could do that all day long. The outfit I worked for rebuilt cattle trailers and did long hauls so they had about 24 tractors. I repaired tires for all the tractors and trailers and did maintenance such as lubrication, repacking bearings, changing oil and fuel filters AND getting real greasy. Great experience, it was hard work. I rode to work on my Harley back then and one day I started to straddle the bike but noticed my Levi's were down past my waist. Pulled them up, tightened the belt and got on. When I got home, I looked closer at the belt. I had lost so much weight I had to put more notches on the belt. Hard works has benefits!
@@_Adam_27 no way will a 1/2 in impact remove those lug nuts. I’m an auto tech and once in a while get a big work truck. My 1/2 Snap On does not budge lug nuts on the big stuff.
Great Video there are very few people who do as great of a job showing tractor trailer maintance. I guess there are people who need to comment about every little thing so I will add my two cents Great Video sound was correct volume you possitioned the camera in the best possible Possition for viewing while doing a brake job with excellent instructions on everything that needed to be explained. For brain dead ones who think this is a total information video on attempting a brake job on there own. I leave that to there own mechanic abilities but one great video by a hard working individual many other TH-cam video producer have 2 or 3 people doing your one man job LOL Great Job I encourage everyone else to give great comments and thank him for doing what he does as a one man show
I've done tons of brakes, and yet here I am watching. Haha I found the snapon tool for pushing out those anchor pins at a gas station. No idea who lost it but I bet they were upset.
Dude... total respect for you. This is hard work. Working on semi's, everything is bigger, heavier, and more cumbersome. The abuse your body takes is outrageous. Thank you for your service and keeping America rolling!
We had an entire fleet of school buses with frozen rollers at one point. One guy had to wail on the spider with a sledgehammer, while the other put their body weight on the air hammer positioned right on the roller. We couldn't use the ball joint press, because doing so meant also changing the wheel seals on the rear hub, and we couldn't stock enough of them. We all got drained, but we also got bigger muscles..... luckily our wives noticed.
@@JosifTkI agree. But even so, juice brakes can be a head ache. When the pump motor burns out the ABS module, it's 3,000 for the whole assembly, plus labor. You wanna talk about pissed off customers.....
@@jibblesq One time one of the guys used the torch, and bent the spider. But I think he heated the spider and not the roller. So I guess that would explain it.
i don't know what brought me here but i watched the whole video. Great info tho , i respect people like u who work and record their work to help others even if it take more effort u did it with great smile . much love from Saudi
Thank You. You remind me of my dad. LOL. You do what it takes to get the job done without being all high tech. You are clear about what needs to be done and also informed me about the laws etc... I am a driver and have been for several years. I became an owner operator last year and am learning as I go on the mechanics side of trucking. I couldn't make a living doing this without doing as much of the work as I can on my own. The shops do great work but labor is very expensive. You help me have confidence in my ability to do some of this on my own. Thanks again.
Something I found worked good for me to put the small springs on was to use a pair of vise grips on the spring, then take a 24” prybar and pry against the axle to pop them in place.
'EZ,' you're one of the 'coldest' and this whole video was of 'content' worth watching! And a six grader could have watch this like me, and have an understanding now, of what this type of 'break repair and replacement' consists of! Thank you for 'tutorial' and I'm watching every other video you do, and I can't wait to see you do some 'disc breaks' on a 'truck!'
Even tho I'm just a lowly company driver, it's always interested me how to repair these awesome machines. I don't think I'll ever have to repair them but watching these videos is just awesome. Plus the more you know could end up saving someone's life.
Don’t know why your work brings smile on my face and when in the starting you tell about the job , I’m already sure that you’ll nail it 😀. Lots of love from India 😗
WOW ... This is ball busting work. That torque wrench was as long as you are and you still had to strain to get the lug nuts torqued !!!! I'll certainly look at a big trailer a lot differently now. Very interesting how everything works, you explained it well - great job !!!!!!! The next time I pull in a truck stop, I'll be sure to shake the mechanics hand and buy his or her lunch !!!!!!!!
@@irish-thinker4429 I did it for 8 years between 12-20 helping out my family. I will never do that shit again. I got paid to do it obviously, but, I have massive knee, back and wrist issues from it.
I do mechanical on all our trucks, medium trucks, heavy trucks, and equipment of all sizes as well. Oh, and I'm the company welder/fabricator.. LOL Hired as a welder and have since become one of the "go to" guys for everything. And, yeah.. It's hard on you physically, but nothing that doing ironwork for 20+ years didn't prepare me for.
I always used a vise grip and small prybar later in life as it gave me better leverage on the small springs. Also used a air hammer to gently push out the bushings, I got pretty quick at getting them out . I also used a ball hone on the inner surface to clean it all up to insure the bushing wouldn't get deformed putting it in. Instead of using a ball joint press to put the bushing in,I used a alignment bolt and spare washer to run them in to save time . Put the Alignment bolt through the alignment washer and tap the bolt head with a hammer while pulling on the back of the bolt. You can steer it some with the pulling side a little by wiggling the bolt. My ball joint press was a cheap Napa item. Less than 80 bucks. Lasted me until retirement. Great video. Awesomly informative for new techs and maybe some older hands.
I really have to hand it to you, my friend. For your size, you're stong as a bear. Thanks so much for the videos. Great stuff. Be safe out there driver.
It's not the Dog in the Fight , but the Fight in the Dog...maybe someone could sponsor him with workwear.. sown in knee pads into work trousers plus a set of soft kidskin leather Work Gloves...If you don't ask you don't get... Great upload....
It's not the Dog in the Fight , but the Fight in the Dog...maybe someone could sponsor him with workwear.. sown in knee pads into work trousers plus a set of soft kidskin leather Work Gloves...If you don't ask you don't get... Great upload....
Hi Ezra, Jamie from Australia, good job Sir, and this is a job that is easy, but it's made look hard by some people, your demonstration is very good, easy, and simple, thanks for your efforts on your videos, they are very good. All the best from Australia🇺🇸🇭🇲🤝
I wouldn't give a shit what other people say about your prior videos..... they didn't do the work.... you did.... Im amazed at how easy you make this brake job look..... YOU ROCK......
Nothing wrong with giving folks a refresher course on things even if you have done it before . One positive I can think of is your helping teach folks plus when you have plenty of old parts you have scrap metal. Have a great weekend
Yeah there was definitely some things that should have been covered in the first video that were left out. Figured I could improve upon that video a bit
I use ear plugs when I do anything that is loud, even making smoothies LOL (I just have ear buds layin in my pockets at all times, you never know) and yes, I have perfect hearing in both ears, down to 0 decibels
@@BryanByTheSea Some gloves wouldn't go amiss too. No one else is going to take care of your body, the pencil pushers aren't going to give a fuck when your back is ruined and failing hearing after 20-30 years of service.
You do great work and are always very informative. I think I mentioned this before but your a hell of a hard worker. You do the job of three guys by yourself.
I see he's punched himself in the face enough times to know that you alway push down on the torque wrench or breaker bar when tightening or loosening the lug nuts
Yes, yes they do. It's like they brought back inboard brakes. The brakes themselves are easy to change but makes wheel seals and such annoying and heavy.
First off, that guy is a beast! I about blow a fuse picking up drums and putting them on. Second he makes everything seem way easier than it actually is! Way easier!
Thanks man I’m learning a lot from your videos. Yes I’m a greenhorn, lost a good job so I’m working on getting my CDL. Kind of tired of the factory scene, need something new. I used to machine large natural gas/diesel fired engine parts. Hopefully my new path brings me more freedom. Thanks again.
Respect for this man... using simple tools and doing an excellent job... I like this kind of mechanics, no expensive tools for the same job, than others charge too much money just to recover the money invested on their pretty tools.. great job my friend..
I use a 3/4” impact instead of cranking by hand. I’m not as young as I used to be. Ball joint press is the way to go. Thanks for sharing your videos. Young guys can definitely find some wisdom here. Keep on making videos. Maybe trifunctional bushing change video. Would be a good one. 👍👍🎯from 🇨🇦
Great job done. Friendly advice from my side use some PPE while working on trucks. I know it is not related to the subject you try to teach other people but it would be nice to encourage using safety glasses, gloves etc. Believe me this can be very important. I know what I am telling you because I am in the heavy machinery maintenance for over 35 years. You have great mechanical skills and thank you to share your knowledge with us. I wish you all the best and safe job.
Nice job man! I use to do anchor pins the same way. Until I bought a tap1 anchor pin press kit from strap- on. It’s presses out pin and bushing at the same time. Hit it with some sand paper wrapped in a cotter pin. Anti-seize and press in the new bushing and pin. Now it takes longer to remove the wheels then the brake job. Lol
I did that for so many years no impact just a very large 4way with a 5' pipe trailer's/ Mack / Freightliner Did my own tire work on the side of the interstate bars and tire HAMMER and a 6×6 and a very large bottle jack u joints/ adjust clutch and free play service motor work and transmission I've hauled logging/ ran eastern seaboard 53' strick Fla to NY over sized loads Fla to ga flat bead sod Fla to ga I was laid off from trucken 10 yrs ago I got a government job now 3 yrs to retirement driving was my passion when I was young now it's time to backer her down . You do good work I can tell you will go some were GOD BLESS You
Nice video. If someone can't figure out a shoe change by this, something is wrong. Been doing this for 22 years and only thing I could add is an air hammer and flat punch is great for anchor pins. 75% of the time it takes the bushing with it. And I use vise grips for the anchor side springs. Nice job.
I do drive. And I don’t work on the power or trailer. BUT I just might be getting my own authority some day and I MIGHT break down someday and remember your videos!! 😎 I saw how you cage a brake on one of your videos so I feel a little more confident
The day I recorded this video I did 3 sets of brakes 6 tires and 1 wheel seal. In about 5 hours. Can just about do brakes in my sleep these days....lol
Decent video. Some tips for you. Use a prybar against the s-cam when putting the new shoes on makes life a little easier. Use the tire spoon or a wrecking bar to walk the wheel/tire combos off takes about 10-15 times to get hang of doing it this way but will help save your back and muscles. I suggest pulling the drum straight off and going down with it and reverse going back up. Less chance of hurting your back by twisting with the drum. I would also say 2-3 mins with a file to take down the high spots and another minute with a small wire brush will make those anchor bushings/sleeves slide in easier and will not transfer the tight spot into the pins making them a pain in the ass to remove the next time. I also recommend oil and not antisieze as the antisieze and the bushing anchor holes will corrode and make life harder next go around. I can't tell if you did but, I also grease slack adjusters before doing the brakes so as you back them of and turn them back in the new grease goes into everything. All and all a decent video though.
I truly hope that you are getting the pay that you deserve! From my late teens throughout my early thirties I proudly did hard work like you do everyday. I felt great about myself because the vast majority of the population can't and won't do this kind of work anymore! The problem is that if you get hurt at work and can no longer do this type of physical labor you like myself will be tossed aside. People like yourself are the backbone of the work force and should demand fair wages and benefits! If you ever get the opportunity to join a Union I highly recommend it! I personally thank you for your hard work and want to see you have a secure future! I'm not in any way affiliated with any union. I'm just a previously hard working American that got hurt at work and got screwed! Don't let this happen to you! Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Thank you!
Bro, when I first clicked this, I was just hoping to get a quick peek at the disassembled drum and shoes. You gave me more than I expected. Brother you showed me a thing or two. First off you're a fantastic narrator and secondly you are not just skin and bones, you can hold your own, clearly. I am a foreign car tech and I drive a bus sporadically. I was curious to see what all, was involved in a commercial sized brake job. I was so impressed how in depth, yet simplified, you made everything. You are what our modern day tech schools need. Not these white collar assholes, who only know the literature and can't show the hands on side. I struggled early on, because I always learned faster seeing and doing than reading. Great job!
Great video brother I am still watching your videos and they are very interesting and educational and I am learning more about these trucks day by day as you post more videos keep them coming
As a guy working on passenger vehicles, this was quite an interesting video, thanks a lot! Always fascinated by the sheer size of bolts and parts compared to passenger fleet, of course. Also haven't seen a torque wrench that gigantic before :)
Snap on makes an anchor pin press that is amazing. It works so much better then a ball joint press. Fits in tighter areas to. Its shaped to remove and install. I read down and see a few other recommendations for the snap in lol. Either way good job, I remember starting as a tech at a fleet so many brake jobs, my knees hurt thinking about it.
Now that´s how work truck man!!! dirt covered from heat to toe NO gloves or any of that safety perks most people use ,,, hell the only thing missing was a "busted blody knuckle and the screem". Great job man.
Do I own a semi? No, will I ever do a brake job on one, No, am I watching this yes? Great Job.
Lol glad you enjoyed it
lol same, watching it in the middle of the night
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LOL, relatable :)
@@NB-np9oc HaHa same here.
Why do I even buy tools when this man just did a brake job with a hammer and a screwdriver? Amazing stuff.
Lol. The speciality tools are really nice and worthwhile if it's something your doing everyday but when you're just maintaining your own equipment your not doing these jobs every day so it can be hard to justify the cost when you can still efficiency do the job without them
Because these are breaks for big truck when smaller vehicles have bolt on parts I did the same thing for Swift as a tire and break mechanic
@@Ezrider359 get yourself a copper hammer, wont maul the bushings when putting em in and wont mushroom the pins getting em out.
I've always done it with a hammer and screwdriver + a pair of pliers lol.
i mean what tools did you really buy to do breaks on a big rig😂😂
I've been an automotive master tech for decades and I can say you are talented sir. Your work ethic and attention to the proper procedure is very good. Thanks for keeping the big rigs safe and rollin brother. Big respect.
Thank you
I've driven truck for 20 years. Seen this job done in snippets here and there, never the whole process.
Always appreciate you mechanics making our trucks safe and easy to drive.
When we can actually get you guys to do something......woooooooo....Uhhh Ohhh....
(thanks for the video)
YOU HAVE MY HIGHEST RESPECT SIR. A HARD WORKING NO FRILLS MAN DOING HIS JOB AND NOT WHINING ITS TOO HARD!
I’ve done this job. You rarely see guys over 40 doing it, because it tears the discs in your back in to a fine powder. Diesel machanics deserve $100.00 an hour. Because your career is over in 20 years.
Look, listen, and learn all you crazy kids. If you want to be an O/O get used to doing stuff like this, it will save you a TON of money over the years. been doing it myself since 94. Keep up the good work and great videos Ezra.
Don't encourage the kids to be truckers, it ain't what it used to be. Mostly warm bodies holding a steering wheel, automatic trans and an electronic babysitter in the truck.
One of the best feelings ever when you break free a seized pin, bolt etc good work.
I’m a truck mechanic and I really give you props for making these videos and showing people how it’s all done, great job explaining everything.
I would like to thank you for letting me pal around with you today
I like that brake job keep up the good work
Drums cost me 136 a piece and the shoes with springs were 60 bucks per wheel, approximately 200ish per wheel.
Here I am an automotive apprentice watching a video on how to do drum brakes on a semi trailer. I do plan on moving to truck and coach so not a waste of time. Great video, really interesting
When I was coming up as an apprentice, this is the way my journeyman taught me how to do these style brakes. Tried em a few different ways, but this seems to be the fastest and safest way to do the job right.
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I worked as a tech for Mack and Ryder and HATED brake work because of seized parts! Great job and technique! Thanks for sharing!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
"Jack of all trades" very informative video. Thank you.
Thanks I’m 74 as a young man I did your kind of work. You are highly skilled for you not only do hard work but you solve problems on your feet. Great job!😎
i dont know why but knowing different ways to install shoes comes in handy
great video
Because the minute you quit learning is the minute you become stupid that's what my old man always used to tell me
that was my job as a rookie truck mechanic back in 1972-4 taking trailer brakes up and managing the drum and shoe replacement schedule,back then we used a wheel brace and a 6ft piece of scaffold tube never lost any 1200x20s but now at 64 e z i have my air hammer and air ratchet/wrench and shoes back then were relined by drilling out the rivets and rivetting on new with copper rivets,great video my friend .
I can guarantee, this is a lot harder than he makes it look.
No, he’s making it harder then it is, I have an anchor pin press works easier then a ball joint press, he should put springs on the other way, he’s working to hard, I remember bolting the brake blocks on in the 70’s
Its just as easy as it looks actually lol
@@freddie4536 depends what kind they are, some can be pretty easy, some fight like hell the whole time
@@63galaxie61 the way he put the shoes on is absolutely the easiest way you can do it
From experience delivering truck parts, I can tell you the way he just grabs and tosses those drums is amazing. They’re heavy af. We use clutch cart or dolly to move them. Rest of the things it’ll take me an hour to do on my civic and I still have to take it the mechanic shop cause I screwed something up.
Wow! I can't believe I ever did this! I went from a retired missile systems test engineer to a grunt in two months. Lol. I never could figure out an easy way to do a brake job. Was a great experience. Busted tires as well. We had an air wrench that I swear weighed near 50 lbs. I could barely pick it up and get the socket on the nuts. A fella named Big John showed me how to do it. He picked it up like it was a box of cotton and zipped all those nuts off. Then, he put a hug on the tire and slid it right off. John could do that all day long. The outfit I worked for rebuilt cattle trailers and did long hauls so they had about 24 tractors. I repaired tires for all the tractors and trailers and did maintenance such as lubrication, repacking bearings, changing oil and fuel filters AND getting real greasy. Great experience, it was hard work. I rode to work on my Harley back then and one day I started to straddle the bike but noticed my Levi's were down past my waist. Pulled them up, tightened the belt and got on. When I got home, I looked closer at the belt. I had lost so much weight I had to put more notches on the belt. Hard works has benefits!
The new half inch guns can do it now. Only weighs a couple of pound. How times have changed.
@@_Adam_27 no way will a 1/2 in impact remove those lug nuts. I’m an auto tech and once in a while get a big work truck. My 1/2 Snap On does not budge lug nuts on the big stuff.
@@505fastlife6 I’m a diesel tech and all I use is my Matco 1/2 and we torque to 500.
@@_Adam_27 wow we always have to use the big 1 inch to get the lug nuts off of big box trucks.
Great Video there are very few people who do as great of a job showing tractor trailer maintance.
I guess there are people who need to comment about every little thing so I will add my two cents
Great Video sound was correct volume you possitioned the camera in the best possible Possition for viewing while doing a brake job with excellent instructions on everything that needed to be explained. For brain dead ones who think this is a total information video on attempting a brake job on there own. I leave that to there own mechanic abilities but one great video by a hard working individual many other TH-cam video producer have 2 or 3 people doing your one man job LOL
Great Job I encourage everyone else to give great comments and thank him for doing what he does as a one man show
Thank you for the kind words
@@Ezrider359 First vid. Like your attention to quality and safety.
Thank you, I've been trying for half an hour trying to take the drum off. I watched this and noticed you have the brakes off. Got it off right away
I've done tons of brakes, and yet here I am watching. Haha I found the snapon tool for pushing out those anchor pins at a gas station. No idea who lost it but I bet they were upset.
I love finding tools. Always a bonus.
And I bet you were happy to find that tool .good luck for you
Dude... total respect for you. This is hard work. Working on semi's, everything is bigger, heavier, and more cumbersome. The abuse your body takes is outrageous. Thank you for your service and keeping America rolling!
We had an entire fleet of school buses with frozen rollers at one point. One guy had to wail on the spider with a sledgehammer, while the other put their body weight on the air hammer positioned right on the roller. We couldn't use the ball joint press, because doing so meant also changing the wheel seals on the rear hub, and we couldn't stock enough of them. We all got drained, but we also got bigger muscles..... luckily our wives noticed.
Maybe my work having mostly juice brake busses isn't such a bad thing. Except we replaced every brake line on every bus we have.
@@JosifTkI agree. But even so, juice brakes can be a head ache. When the pump motor burns out the ABS module, it's 3,000 for the whole assembly, plus labor. You wanna talk about pissed off customers.....
Maaan... Use the acetylene torch and an air hammer and get them red hot shit comes right out.
@@jibblesq One time one of the guys used the torch, and bent the spider. But I think he heated the spider and not the roller. So I guess that would explain it.
Awesome video bro.... I remember doing brakes, busting tires, and straightening frames in a shop I worked at in the early 80's.
i don't know what brought me here but i watched the whole video. Great info tho , i respect people like u who work and record their work to help others even if it take more effort u did it with great smile .
much love from Saudi
Glad you enjoyed the video
I dont own a semi nor work on any. I just watched this cause this craft is truly amazing. Keep the great work up.
glad you enjoyed it, thanks
You know that some people just have to say something negative or it runs their day. It sure would suck to be them. Great job EZ.
Thank You. You remind me of my dad. LOL. You do what it takes to get the job done without being all high tech. You are clear about what needs to be done and also informed me about the laws etc... I am a driver and have been for several years. I became an owner operator last year and am learning as I go on the mechanics side of trucking. I couldn't make a living doing this without doing as much of the work as I can on my own. The shops do great work but labor is very expensive. You help me have confidence in my ability to do some of this on my own. Thanks again.
Something I found worked good for me to put the small springs on was to use a pair of vise grips on the spring, then take a 24” prybar and pry against the axle to pop them in place.
'EZ,' you're one of the 'coldest' and this whole video was of 'content' worth watching! And a six grader could have watch this like me, and have an understanding now, of what this type of 'break repair and replacement' consists of! Thank you for 'tutorial' and I'm watching every other video you do, and I can't wait to see you do some 'disc breaks' on a 'truck!'
Always somethin ha buddy. You my good sir make everything look so easy. Thanks for sharing brother
Even tho I'm just a lowly company driver, it's always interested me how to repair these awesome machines. I don't think I'll ever have to repair them but watching these videos is just awesome. Plus the more you know could end up saving someone's life.
Always impressed with people who can earn a good living with really dirty hands.
Your videos have helped me so much I have 5 trucks and you have saved me thousands of dollars by guiding me through repairs!!!
Don’t know why your work brings smile on my face and when in the starting you tell about the job , I’m already sure that you’ll nail it 😀. Lots of love from India 😗
WOW ... This is ball busting work. That torque wrench was as long as you are and you still had to strain to get the lug nuts torqued !!!! I'll certainly look at a big trailer a lot differently now. Very interesting how everything works, you explained it well - great job !!!!!!! The next time I pull in a truck stop, I'll be sure to shake the mechanics hand and buy his or her lunch !!!!!!!!
450ft lbs on the lug nuts. drums weigh around 100lbs each just 1 rim and tire weights about that as well everything is heavy on these trucks.
Gotta appreciate the physicality of this trade.
Iv bee doing this work for almost 20 years
You get hurt alot
Pains everywhere
@@irish-thinker4429 I did it for 8 years between 12-20 helping out my family. I will never do that shit again. I got paid to do it obviously, but, I have massive knee, back and wrist issues from it.
@@VanillaWahlberg yeah iv a back issue , I'm still working on hgvs and cranes
The moneys good and iv no other skill so what do I do
I do mechanical on all our trucks, medium trucks, heavy trucks, and equipment of all sizes as well. Oh, and I'm the company welder/fabricator.. LOL
Hired as a welder and have since become one of the "go to" guys for everything. And, yeah.. It's hard on you physically, but nothing that doing ironwork for 20+ years didn't prepare me for.
I always used a vise grip and small prybar later in life as it gave me better leverage on the small springs. Also used a air hammer to gently push out the bushings, I got pretty quick at getting them out . I also used a ball hone on the inner surface to clean it all up to insure the bushing wouldn't get deformed putting it in. Instead of using a ball joint press to put the bushing in,I used a alignment bolt and spare washer to run them in to save time . Put the Alignment bolt through the alignment washer and tap the bolt head with a hammer while pulling on the back of the bolt. You can steer it some with the pulling side a little by wiggling the bolt. My ball joint press was a cheap Napa item. Less than 80 bucks. Lasted me until retirement. Great video. Awesomly informative for new techs and maybe some older hands.
I really have to hand it to you, my friend. For your size, you're stong as a bear. Thanks so much for the videos. Great stuff. Be safe out there driver.
It's not the Dog in the Fight , but the Fight in the Dog...maybe someone could sponsor him with workwear.. sown in knee pads into work trousers plus a set of soft kidskin leather Work Gloves...If you don't ask you don't get... Great upload....
It's not the Dog in the Fight , but the Fight in the Dog...maybe someone could sponsor him with workwear.. sown in knee pads into work trousers plus a set of soft kidskin leather Work Gloves...If you don't ask you don't get... Great upload....
Hi Ezra, Jamie from Australia, good job Sir, and this is a job that is easy, but it's made look hard by some people, your demonstration is very good, easy, and simple, thanks for your efforts on your videos, they are very good.
All the best from Australia🇺🇸🇭🇲🤝
How did I end up here? Oh right, I like propane and propane accessories. Fantastic job, subscribing for sure!
Lol 👍
I wouldn't give a shit what other people say about your prior videos..... they didn't do the work.... you did.... Im amazed at how easy you make this brake job look..... YOU ROCK......
Pffff who needs a gym? do this job to the 18 tires and you will end looking like Arnold...
This is one of those jobs the feminists don't want to talk about when they bring up the so called wage gap.
Arnold took steroids.
i'm a bike mechanic..love to drink my coffee in the mrng in the shop and eat my sandwich with my black hand from the oil
a gym. who needs rehab. kills your back, your knees, and lots of scars all over your body.
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Sammy Joe Louis And one still wouldn’t look like Arnold. Perhaps you guys need to take lessons on genetics and how a muscle grows.
Sometime the most humble appearing people are MASTERS of complex fixes. Love this...
Excellent video well done top man top job y'all stay safe out there bud 😷🕊️✌️🕊️
The thing you did with the tire bar putting it inside the rim to get the inner tire unstuck will forever be the greatest trick to me
wratcheting on those slack adjusters brought tears to my eyes especially after DOT said one was over a quarter of and inch.
Lol...
Nothing wrong with giving folks a refresher course on things even if you have done it before . One positive I can think of is your helping teach folks plus when you have plenty of old parts you have scrap metal. Have a great weekend
Yeah there was definitely some things that should have been covered in the first video that were left out. Figured I could improve upon that video a bit
Holy mother of drum brakes. Makes my 10" ones seem tiny 😂
They are like 100 pounds too
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I like this dirty hand job! I respect all mechanics specially those who works on heavy rigs, machines & airplanes. Great Job sir!
Put some ear plugs on that air tool will ruin your hearing eventually and get a drum dolly the last thing you need is a bad back I know.
And some safety glasses.
Amazing how much lighter the gun gets when you use hearing protection.
I use ear plugs when I do anything that is loud, even making smoothies LOL (I just have ear buds layin in my pockets at all times, you never know) and yes, I have perfect hearing in both ears, down to 0 decibels
@@BryanByTheSea Some gloves wouldn't go amiss too.
No one else is going to take care of your body, the pencil pushers aren't going to give a fuck when your back is ruined and failing hearing after 20-30 years of service.
Steel toe boots too. My friend was a dumbass and wore regular boots and a giant socket fell on 2 of his toes. They were red and swollen as fuck
You do great work and are always very informative. I think I mentioned this before but your a hell of a hard worker. You do the job of three guys by yourself.
Молодец все сам делает привет из Москвы
Can you read this Ezrider 🤔 I sure can't something about n3 I think
@@keepontruckinman4688 "Well done, he does everything himself, greetings from Moscow" :)
Nice work man! Those drums are heavy, I remember changing brakes when I was a teenager during my spring break at my uncle shop
wear gloves friend-skin cancer--protect your self
Skin cancer from dust ?
if that is true then all drivers would have died a long time ago :))
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organic brake pads love the stuff.
Exactly. Save yourself from oil poisoning. I've seen it in many mechanics. Wear gloves!
I’ve probably done over 100 semi and trailer brakes within my 8 years in the field. Good job bro. Keep working hard
I see he's punched himself in the face enough times to know that you alway push down on the torque wrench or breaker bar when tightening or loosening the lug nuts
You are a pretty clever guy. I enjoy your simplistic approach to repairs. I enjoy watching your videos.
Don't worry man, some day they'll switch industrial trucks over to disc brakes.
They did and they suck
Yes, yes they do. It's like they brought back inboard brakes. The brakes themselves are easy to change but makes wheel seals and such annoying and heavy.
First off, that guy is a beast! I about blow a fuse picking up drums and putting them on. Second he makes everything seem way easier than it actually is! Way easier!
Skinny bald dude with a big beard. Ur just like my stepdad 🤣🤣🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks man I’m learning a lot from your videos. Yes I’m a greenhorn, lost a good job so I’m working on getting my CDL. Kind of tired of the factory scene, need something new. I used to machine large natural gas/diesel fired engine parts. Hopefully my new path brings me more freedom. Thanks again.
Very impressive but start protecting your back. Once it’s screwed up it will be always screwed up.
Ask me how I know that statement is true.....Thank God my back operation was a success...
Respect for this man... using simple tools and doing an excellent job... I like this kind of mechanics, no expensive tools for the same job, than others charge too much money just to recover the money invested on their pretty tools.. great job my friend..
I work on school buses, when we do breaks it’s everything new , new drums rollers, roller pins springs and shoes. Great video 👍🏻
I use a 3/4” impact instead of cranking by hand.
I’m not as young as I used to be.
Ball joint press is the way to go.
Thanks for sharing your videos.
Young guys can definitely find some wisdom here.
Keep on making videos.
Maybe trifunctional bushing change video.
Would be a good one.
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I'll do that sometime too but is a good way to gaul the threads on your press.
Great job done. Friendly advice from my side use some PPE while working on trucks. I know it is not related to the subject you try to teach other people but it would be nice to encourage using safety glasses, gloves etc. Believe me this can be very important. I know what I am telling you because I am in the heavy machinery maintenance for over 35 years. You have great mechanical skills and thank you to share your knowledge with us. I wish you all the best and safe job.
I don't know why but I find this very entertaining. You explain everything very well. Keep it up
Man you are teaching me at least one good thing each time i watch you. Never thought of cleaning the new drums before use
Nice job man! I use to do anchor pins the same way. Until I bought a tap1 anchor pin press kit from strap- on. It’s presses out pin and bushing at the same time. Hit it with some sand paper wrapped in a cotter pin. Anti-seize and press in the new bushing and pin. Now it takes longer to remove the wheels then the brake job. Lol
I did that for so many years no impact just a very large 4way with a 5' pipe trailer's/ Mack / Freightliner Did my own tire work on the side of the interstate bars and tire HAMMER and a 6×6 and a very large bottle jack u joints/ adjust clutch and free play service motor work and transmission I've hauled logging/ ran eastern seaboard 53' strick Fla to NY over sized loads Fla to ga flat bead sod Fla to ga I was laid off from trucken 10 yrs ago I got a government job now 3 yrs to retirement driving was my passion when I was young now it's time to backer her down . You do good work I can tell you will go some were GOD BLESS You
Nice video. If someone can't figure out a shoe change by this, something is wrong. Been doing this for 22 years and only thing I could add is an air hammer and flat punch is great for anchor pins. 75% of the time it takes the bushing with it. And I use vise grips for the anchor side springs. Nice job.
Excellent work, im new to the automotive/ diesel work, i love replacing/ repairing stuff, thank you , phx az 😊
Hardest working man on you tube. Awesome job as always and you're saving a boatload of money doing these jobs yourself. Safe trucking Ezra !
For some strange, bizarre reason, I found this video educational and therapeutic, good job man.
Glad you enjoyed it
My dad showed me one time that a hay hook works for the small springs if you pull up on them with the tip. Works fairly well too
You saved me so much time thanks bro! I really didn’t want to resort to torching them out possibly destroying the spider
I was impressed how you put those springs in with a screwdriver, good job 👍
I do drive. And I don’t work on the power or trailer. BUT I just might be getting my own authority some day and I MIGHT break down someday and remember your videos!! 😎
I saw how you cage a brake on one of your videos so I feel a little more confident
You did great on the break job I was a certified trainer mechanic brakes are heavy job I did 6 axels one day with all new wheel seals
The day I recorded this video I did 3 sets of brakes 6 tires and 1 wheel seal. In about 5 hours. Can just about do brakes in my sleep these days....lol
Yes the brakes take a toll
I’m a mechanic in a printing company now trailer brakes got to heavy
Decent video. Some tips for you. Use a prybar against the s-cam when putting the new shoes on makes life a little easier. Use the tire spoon or a wrecking bar to walk the wheel/tire combos off takes about 10-15 times to get hang of doing it this way but will help save your back and muscles. I suggest pulling the drum straight off and going down with it and reverse going back up. Less chance of hurting your back by twisting with the drum. I would also say 2-3 mins with a file to take down the high spots and another minute with a small wire brush will make those anchor bushings/sleeves slide in easier and will not transfer the tight spot into the pins making them a pain in the ass to remove the next time. I also recommend oil and not antisieze as the antisieze and the bushing anchor holes will corrode and make life harder next go around. I can't tell if you did but, I also grease slack adjusters before doing the brakes so as you back them of and turn them back in the new grease goes into everything. All and all a decent video though.
Glad I found this video! I’m hopefully going to get a job soon at a shop after take a foundation course and this is a great refresher!
I truly hope that you are getting the pay that you deserve! From my late teens throughout my early thirties I proudly did hard work like you do everyday. I felt great about myself because the vast majority of the population can't and won't do this kind of work anymore! The problem is that if you get hurt at work and can no longer do this type of physical labor you like myself will be tossed aside. People like yourself are the backbone of the work force and should demand fair wages and benefits! If you ever get the opportunity to join a Union I highly recommend it! I personally thank you for your hard work and want to see you have a secure future! I'm not in any way affiliated with any union. I'm just a previously hard working American that got hurt at work and got screwed! Don't let this happen to you! Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Thank you!
Awesome video. You're a real craftsman, and not afraid of hard work. Keep 'em coming.
Bro, when I first clicked this, I was just hoping to get a quick peek at the disassembled drum and shoes. You gave me more than I expected. Brother you showed me a thing or two. First off you're a fantastic narrator and secondly you are not just skin and bones, you can hold your own, clearly. I am a foreign car tech and I drive a bus sporadically. I was curious to see what all, was involved in a commercial sized brake job. I was so impressed how in depth, yet simplified, you made everything. You are what our modern day tech schools need. Not these white collar assholes, who only know the literature and can't show the hands on side. I struggled early on, because I always learned faster seeing and doing than reading. Great job!
Appreciate the kind words thank you
The more details the better. This channel will really take off. Great video. Thanks
Very cool, i always called em rollers, they always seize in the bushings, antiseize was my best freind. Nice work
Hooee, that is one heavy lookin' drum. Props to you for bein' able to yank the old one and put the new one on.
Really enjoyed watching this. It also made me realize how personally I don’t really miss doing brakes and tires on commercial vehicles lol.
Thanks for learning basic video editing and speeding up parts of it. It's amazing how many videos I watch that they can't bother to do that.
Informative video, out here in Europe we basically don't have those brakes anymore we have Disk brakes on our trailers.
Great video brother I am still watching your videos and they are very interesting and educational and I am learning more about these trucks day by day as you post more videos keep them coming
As a guy working on passenger vehicles, this was quite an interesting video, thanks a lot! Always fascinated by the sheer size of bolts and parts compared to passenger fleet, of course. Also haven't seen a torque wrench that gigantic before :)
I pretty much have the same reaction working on automotive stuff only it's all so tiny...lol
Thank you for teaching us how to do a brake job, I don't own a truck and I'll never buy one but now I know how to do this! :D
Snap on makes an anchor pin press that is amazing. It works so much better then a ball joint press. Fits in tighter areas to. Its shaped to remove and install.
I read down and see a few other recommendations for the snap in lol.
Either way good job, I remember starting as a tech at a fleet so many brake jobs, my knees hurt thinking about it.
this brought so many memories of when me and a buddy worked for a transport/heavy machinery company working out of a barn.
They make spring tools, you can literally have them on in seconds.
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Professionals always make it look so easy. 😎 Thanks for the great vid.
It is easy when you have done it a bunch of times
Thanks for the video you are good mechanic you know what you doing great job 👆👍👍👍👍
Now that´s how work truck man!!! dirt covered from heat to toe NO gloves or any of that safety perks most people use ,,, hell the only thing missing was a "busted blody knuckle and the screem". Great job man.
Jobs like that I don't miss any more. You did a good job