2003 Nissan Sentra Front Calipers, Brake Hoses, & Complete Brake Service -Fixing it Forward

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In a way the 2003 Nissan Sentra Front Calipers, Brake Hoses, & Complete Brake Service video is 'part 2'. The original video included the brake work on this Nissan as well, but it took a bit longer than I had planned and I needed to split them up.
That said, I think this is an excellent video about brake work. Not only does it cover pad replacement, but also caliper replacement, brake hose replacement, servicing brakes, removing stuck bleeders, bleeding brakes, and also machining rotors. So if you're looking for a video on how to do a brake job on an old rusty car, look no further.
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@wheelerdealer7098 8 лет назад

I love the fact it's how it is in the real world with eric ie stubborn bolts ect are not loosened before filming... we get to see the pain eric and all of us go through.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+david cullum Actually, you only get to see part of it. I cut it down for time. You can often multiply the pain you see by 3 and it would be closer to reality. :)

@wheelerdealer7098 8 лет назад

+EricTheCarGuy more pain plz in the nicest possible meaning. we can learn so much more I'm sure.

@eldoradony 8 лет назад

I saw those bleeders breaking before you did. When I encounter one of those I loosen the hose to relieve pressure and heat around the bleeder with the acetylene torch. Works all the time! If you need to bleed a caliper with a broken or frozen bleeder it can be done through the hose but the caliper has to be removed from the bracket and inverted. If there is air in it it will rise and that's the only way to get it out. The banjo bolt must be at the highest point.

@thedevilsadvocate3710 6 лет назад

Eric... This is exactly why I pay you guys the big bucks. I just don't have the patience for this kind of stuff anymore.

@guubagaaba8391 8 лет назад

love the way you lube and clean the hardware !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sooooo many guys do NOTHING because they say it wastes time !!!! REALLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@chiefx111 8 лет назад

That's funny when you said "You can't stop me now, it already happened" definitely a true statement. Made my day Eric. Love your videos keep them coming

@marius994 8 лет назад

Everytime I see a new video from Eric I feel like it's my birthday.

@tunerrepairsek8907 8 лет назад

same here :D 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎂🍰🎂🍰🎂

@EngineeringVignettes 8 лет назад

+Andreas E 45 min. of pure goodness.

@markknights7905 2 года назад

Wish all the mechanics were this honest. Thanks Eric! For all tricks and tips

@mickles1975 8 лет назад

Rounding nuts and bolt, shearing off heads. That's my party trick.

@keitho77 8 лет назад

Anyone else experiencing the video lagging the audio in Eric's vids when viewing in 720p? Viewing other non ETCG videos in 720p on YT with no issues. Sorry for the off topic comment Eric. Love your work. I just love to watch it in all its HD goodness.

@frankgonzalez24 8 лет назад

Should have painted the calipers. Would have gotten 50hp and better brake response.

@psicopatalucifer 8 лет назад

+Frank Gonzalez . LOL.!

@drb4074 8 лет назад

+Frank Gonzalez As well as improved handling.

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 7 лет назад

Maybe they wouldn't rust to shit so quickly?

@kdriehuys 6 лет назад

Probably would have turned an Oldsmobile into a ZR1

@plavins1 8 лет назад

In situations like these, i always leave the bleed valve alone, put the caliper on the bench, take it apart, and heat it with a blowtorch, works like a charm.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+TheRealDeal I imagine that would work. I just didnt' have time for that.

@plavins1 8 лет назад

Well in Latvia people rarely actually replace calipers, when they seize or leak, replace the rubber bits, clean it out, slap it back to gather, replace the piston if that has rust pits. I usually heat up the copper washers with a blowtorch when i do not have new ones.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+TheRealDeal ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I4FzXGrSrmU.html

@plavins1 8 лет назад

Great video, but here you can buy new pistons if you need to, new pistons and gaskets are not expensive, maybe 20-30 euro for your average car, like a focus, or golf.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+TheRealDeal I'm aware of that, but as I said in the video it's not always feasible or practical. Remember, time is money, and the time you spend reconditioning a caliper could be better spent with other repairs. Calipers are actually cheap and you get all new hardware as well. This means the caliper is completely renewed. They also often come with limited warranties. In most cases it's more practical to just replace a caliper over attempting to rebuild it. Not saying that rebuilds can't be done, they're just not always practical. Thanks for your input.

@professorpizza69 8 лет назад

Eric, don't let the haters get to you. I did my first wheel bearing replacement (with hub) today and thanks to you!!

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+Pat Haugen I won't. It's always great to hear how my work helps people. Nice work with the bearing.

@professorpizza69 8 лет назад

+EricTheCarGuy I've watched you from the beginning man. When you had that first shop. Great inspiration brother

@GGBP14 8 лет назад

Eric, you're getting stomped on by the comment trolls 😢. Maybe some people don't get that FiF repairs are done for free on some really ratty vehicles. I'm sure the people you're helping don't care a bit if you have to "think outside of the box" on some repairs. Would one of the most popular channels risk it all on some repair they didn't feel was proper? I don't think so. I've learned a ton of tips and tricks from you and find your video informative and entertaining. Thank you for your hard work.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+GGBP14 Thanks for your comment. From the very first video I posted for ETCG I knew they would show up. Most are people meaning well. Some are twits. I try to only engage when I feel it's warranted, which is probably more than I should. Thanks for your comments. They are appreciated.

@jasonelizanigel9381 8 лет назад

Your humor is quite entertaining while one watches early in the morning.

@theoldwizard998 8 лет назад

Nice to see that you got calipers WITH new/rebuilt brackets and pins. My limited experience shows this helps ... A LOT !

@VochoTalacha 8 лет назад

When the bleeder valve broke at the beginning of the video, the first thing that came to my mind was the NES Super Mario Bros. "lose a life" music.

@drb4074 8 лет назад

+VochoTalacha lol

@Kheir112 8 лет назад

A little advice on getting bleeders to free up. Get yourself a microtorch (you probably have one if I know you), and heat the caliper (not the bleeder itself) and that in combination with penetrating oil usually does the trick. At least for me. The microtorchs small flame makes it easy to get the heat right where you want it, without burning up seals. Apply penetrating oil, and then heat until it smokes and most times your good to go. Great videos Eric. Can't wait to see what you do with the Fairmont though

@jdean399 8 лет назад

Hey Eric, Just to say I have been watching your channel since the start, remember your old shop? I think the fixing forward series is something you should be really proud of, well done.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+Jonathan Dean Thank you. I'm only just getting started with FiF. Stay tuned.

@wyattoneable 8 лет назад

Always a pleasure to hang out in the shop.

@ra42mario 8 лет назад

For a second I thought you were going to weld the brake hose to the caliper! Glad you rounded up some washers

@shanekneeshaw3483 3 года назад

Even to this day 5 years later he has never lived that down 🤣

@dave1135 8 лет назад

hey Eric, another thing you can do with those bleeders as a last ditch effort is a quick blast of high heat from a acetylene torch. just enough to heat the area around the bleeders. if it still won't come out, then it's time to replace.

@DementedButtHole 8 лет назад

As an aside, people who can't wait to have 3m silicone paste delivered to them should visit the nearest Napa or Advanced Auto Parts--and just buy the Sil-Glyde lubricant. It looks and smells identical to the 3m stuff. Moreover, they both turn into some white powdery stuff at very high temps :)

@erictold 8 лет назад

+DementedButtHole I have used the sil-glyde brake grease for years on the slide pins, it works as expected.

@decafam3410 8 лет назад

These are real Ohio brakes. Most every rusted brake issue I've had in one video. Nice job getting through it!. For one second I thought you were going to have to get a puller to get the rotors off. I've broken pullers and have had to cut rotors off hubs before to get rotors off. Bad days. Salt = sadface for brake repair.

@mikeyb4642 8 лет назад

Quick tip: To knock rotors off, I take a block of wood and hit it with a hammer. I place the block on the braking surface so I have more leverage on the rotor. Works nice and smooth every time I've done it.

@TechBurnoutelite 8 лет назад

Eric. When you are losining the bleeder valve. Use a 6 edged rench insted of the 12 edged rench you are using now. When using a 6 edged rench you will get alot better grip and not round the bleeder valve.

@remodz6385 8 лет назад

It's wrench;)

@atraxr603 8 лет назад

Thanks Car Part Kings!

@Outdoorsman351 8 лет назад

This video is a perfect example of why I don't mess with bleeders unless I have to... But a propane torch helps alot!

@heyitschinoable 6 лет назад

I really miss these old videos

@denziegal7006 8 лет назад

I'm from Philippines I always watch your videos cause I really want to learn about car. Your the best! may God bless you always!

@Kraze_Oooga 8 лет назад

just a helpful tip on what I found that works for me on bleeders is take a hammer smack the bleeder a couple times it shocks some of the rust off then take a 3/8 socket and smack it on the bleeder and turn it out. great videos by the way :-)

@waltershulas623 8 лет назад

Hey Eric keep up the good work I've been working on car for over 25 years your video are awesome

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+Walter Shulas Thank you!

@joeacfalle2380 8 лет назад

For all you do...especially keeping Eric in check...hehehe, a big "THANK YOU" shout out to Brian.

@singlespeedman 8 лет назад

I like your videos Eric and have watched them for years. I am not sure why however. We have a similar amount of experience and are about the same age and I have yet to see you fix something I haven't. But I watch nonetheless and also recommend your channel to the young mechanics that work for me. Good job.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+GreaseMonkey Supreme I'm glad you do. Thanks for the comment.

@dwoodog 8 лет назад

Awesome video. Dang it, your motivating the hek outta me to work on my own car!

@dinobot_maximize 8 лет назад

Maybe i'm just feeling manic today but I laughed at a bunch of your remarks. Was fun.

@buggsyspam 8 лет назад

I wish someone would send you a bleed screw removal tool to review. I've seen two that look good. One uses a wrench and pneumatic hammer to break it loose, the other kind basically hammers a steel rod in the center of the screw to reinforce it. With both tools you need new screws. I'd like to see you review something like those.

@Jono. 8 лет назад

Machining rotors must be intensly satisfying. So shiny!

@milehighbuilt6373 5 лет назад

@ EricTheCarGuy for a 2003-2007 Honda Accord that recently had the front brakes & rotors replaced; There was a squealing noise (metal on metal) coming from the front driver side wheel while driving as if some metal type object was stuck by the rotor/brakes, then it went away & it had a faint but noticeable smell of burnt metal once parked. I took it to a Honda Dealership & of course when I took it there it wasn't replicating the issue, they checked it out & said they found nothing. It did it again & this time was was making a METAL GRINDING noise & was able to show them (Honda) when I took it there again, they re-diagnosed it & said there was a brake caliper BOLT on the upper inside that had come LOOSE because they did NOT TORQUE it all the way according to them, they also replaced the front driver's side BRAKE CALIPER & torqued the inner bolt they referenced to be tight/secured. After everything seems fine for a few months now & one day I heard a squealing noise (no metal grinding noise just squealing) while turning the car left momentarily then the sound went away & when I parked shortly thereafter there was no slight burning metal smell. Fast forward approximately two months after that & there is still no noise or any noticeable issues (Drove in the Colorado Mountain highways, etc.) Do you think everything will stay fine with this issue or is there any cause for concern from that very brief metal screetching sound that I heard a few months ago? If it happens again I'll take it in again to be checked out & if it does happen what could be the problem? (Not lubricated properly? If the 'Inner upper Caliper bolt is loose/needs to be Torqued again then what is that an indication of?). Any chance you could do a video demostration (and tag me) of this showing how that Upper-Inner Caliper brake bolt should be Torqued & if it's not torqued properly how it effects the metal grinding/noise and pointing out how the brakes/caliper/rotors should be properly lubricated in case some how they missed that step or didn't grease it properly. Any recommendations on a mechanic shop that you would recommend around DENVER, CO? Where are you located? Thank You

@jonnpele 8 лет назад

Pump it, hold it,....how's that feel Brian? Excellent! Yeah I thought so. I love it when ETCG talks "dirty" to me!

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

Feel free to play that part of the video on a loop if you like for as long as you need. ;)

@4WDIESEL1 8 лет назад

Eric the car guy=the best car guy

@keithkennedy4859 8 лет назад

they call it a smoothing bit..the end is about as wide as a nickel no chance of doing any real damage..another good video..keep it up

@amishdinkledork 8 лет назад

I saw an ericthecarguy video where he used locking pliers (with rubber over the teeth) to crimp brake lines. When doing research other experts claim that one should NEVER crimp brake lines even with rubber over the plier teeth.

@albergan3174 8 лет назад

Great vid Eric. I always anti seize brake bleeders when I get a new vehicle. Saves me some work down the road.

@hayqueporter3884 3 года назад

Your Fan from NZ...Always got the ideas and smarter ways...Thank you again..

@lambition 8 лет назад

I have used Permatex Disc Brake Grease (green one) on my caliper pins before and last time I did brake service on mine I deeply regretted doing so. It said it was for use in caliper pins, but what it did was swollen rubber bushing and seized caliper pin. Got silicone grease and new bushing, cleaned caliper pin real good and works great now. :D BTW local part show charged me $11 for bushing and boot which I could have gotten for $4 on-line when I was ordering brake pads and rotors. I paint my calipers just so that I don't see rust. I just hate to see rust anywhere visible. I don't understand why pretty much all remanufactured calipers don't come with rust protection (paint or plating.) Factory calipers do come with some sort of plating to keep calipers from rusting, but remanufactured ones usually are bare metal and only have thin coat of grease. Centric advertises their caliper saying "all calipers are treated with an anti-corrosion finish" and when I replaced mine it rusted on first rain. Contacted Centric about that, and I was told they come with "water soluble" finish to keep it from rusting on the shelves. Centric does have zinc plated version, but only comes fully loaded with break pads (at least for my car).

@Mike0in0Texas 8 лет назад

Your very kind fixing things right for people. God bless you.

@AshleyAcademy 8 лет назад

Thumbs up for Car part kings, loving this series!

@dvddmc 8 лет назад

I wish new parts could always look that good all the time.

@keithkennedy4859 8 лет назад

great advice in checking calipers out ....I had a front caliper seize up on my 97 f150 years ago scared the hell out of me..the slide pins were rusted I had just bought it a few months before and hadn't had a chance to take wheels off to check things out. takes 2 secods to wire wheel and grease them up.

@benl4707 5 лет назад

To anyone that is doing this: all are 10mm I had to use a regular wrench for the back 2 because the brake fluid line is right under the nipple(turn to your right to get loose) for the front I used a flare nut wrench (turn left to loosen)...drum in back/disk in front setup for the gxe models. also the nipple on the drum is at the top on the back..the nipple for the front is pointing to the front

@MrJobforacowboy00 8 лет назад

Hey Eric! Dewalt makes a adapter now for your old ni cad batter so u can run the new batteries on them! Check it out!

@gbarker1998 5 лет назад

At 38:25 I deadass thought you were about to say “My fat American fingers are having trouble getting into these tiny Japanese holes” and I was about to lose my shit lol

@elfiesterojr 8 лет назад

Watching this video at 1.30AM and 17:24 comes in. Not creepy at all LMAO

@garlicson 8 лет назад

what you've done always look easy... good job eric :D

@GhettoWagon 8 лет назад

No with messing with the brake pedal to stop fluid loss, Its always going to drain. Get a metric plug that is the same size as the flare nut and thread it on the line to stop the fluid from leaking out. I usually just cram a plug into it, sometimes the bleeder valve cap fits really good. Copper is not bad if it is a quality part. Loosen it and tighten it a few times and it will seal nice, Now, Aluminum crush washers are the ones i do not like You can paint the calipers red for that SER look lol

@hellcat1988 8 лет назад

It looked like the piston did move a little on the passenger side when you were clamping it with the pliers. That makes me think it was the inner liner of the rubber brake lines that had collapsed and caused that problem with the calipers as I've experienced the exact same problem on the 95 neon I'm working on in my videos. I didn't have to replace the calipers, just the rubber lines; though I didn't break off the bleeders.

@mo5064 8 лет назад

Nice work Eric, I have a 02 Sentra SER Spec V and my hub bearings are going out. I've found your vids very helpful and thank you. Keep up the awesome work bro.

@mastergx1 8 лет назад

Hi Eric, If you get the chance I would love to see you do a Drum to Disc Brake conversion, I've seen other people do them but you explain everything so well and so much better!

@camwinning4916 5 лет назад

PRO TIP: before replacing a seized caliper, try taking it off and smashing it on the ground. My dad taught me that trick and saved me some money! Really nasty black brake fluid came out, must have been the clog coming loose. Also don’t forget to lubricate the piston with silicone.

@kristianhermann5971 8 лет назад

Those bleeders on cars with a lot of miles are often stubborn. A tip a mechanic once thought me was to hit the bleeder screw square on the head with a hammer before loosening. This sometimes works to break rusty threads and to avoid breaking the screw off. Sometimes it's inevitable though.

@pontusahlsen5070 8 лет назад

This camera man is doing a great job btw.

@dav8388 8 лет назад

I always put the wear indicator towards the bottom so it will make noise every time they stop. I find most people will get something fixed if it happens constantly. Where as if it only does it when the back up they will put it off then next thing you know they worn the pads to the backing plate.

@haydn-db8z 8 лет назад

Great camera work, Brian. Kudos. :) :)

@ScottHenion 8 лет назад

I have drilled out and tapped frozen bleeders. You even get a guide hole to keep the drill centered. Easiest to do on the bench where you can see.

@etul86 8 лет назад

You can use a tire valve stem to plug the brake hose where the banjo bolt would normally go through. We used to just use a roloc disc for the rotor cuts. Doesn't take much either. Good video though!

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+etul86 Good idea. Thanks.

@jbone2470 8 лет назад

A trick I had success with is tapping the top of bleeder with hammer. Works a lot times but not always. Something to try out next time. Cheers

@eddienakamura4334 6 лет назад

I purchased those autogrip pliers! They look good

@LBYINCHINA 8 лет назад

Hi Eric, a lot of shops want you to replace the rotors. They say machining the old rotor costs as almost the same as getting new ones. Is that true?

@Hymnalysis 5 лет назад

16:10 "In an effort to minimize blood loss" in that cheeky voice lol

@madbull9988 8 лет назад

I would highly recommend removing your gloves when adjusting a running brake lathe inches from the spinning rotor. It can rip your hand off in a split second.

@keithkennedy4859 8 лет назад

a quick jolt with the air hammer with a flat bit will help loosen up stuck bleeders..worked for me few times

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+keith kennedy I'll have to try that.

@joeyh7796 8 лет назад

+EricTheCarGuy Eric I was just on your website and clicked on the "about" tab, and read all 9 chapters. I had no idea how rough your life was in the past (and how you were a trouble maker lol) all my respect goes to you. Have a good one

@murkinstock 8 лет назад

Hi Eric, you always say to use silicone paste, but what do you think about the CRC synthetic brake grease? It says it's safe for rubber, and to basically use it everywhere that brakes need lubricated.

@TheApothecaryAus 8 лет назад

+murkinstock I've used that product for awhile and not had an issue, it has graphite and molybdenum in it so even if they run dry, they still have a dry/powder lubricant that will work.

@murkinstock 8 лет назад

TheApothecaryAus Thanks for the answer, man! I've used it on both of my vehicles now, however I did the brakes not long ago, so I have yet to see long term results. But my brakes are working good so far!

@nutz4gunz457 8 лет назад

+murkinstock I've used it for many years on hundreds of brakes jobs with out issue, It's great stuff.

@murkinstock 8 лет назад

+Nutz4Gunz45 Right, on! I'm glad to hear. I didn't think a CRC product could be bad, but was wondering if someone knew something I didn't.

@mergeform 8 лет назад

I gravity bled my brakes from the line and it made an air bubble. With a helper your pressure bleeding the Nissan, so that kept out the air. Driveway mechanics sometimes fix the failed repairs of professionals. My mechanic is great but a bad replacement part (fuel pump top half separated) caused so much confusion I had to finish the job working outside under jack stands.

@mccaskd 4 года назад

The welded ball joint video, I thought the Clintons would have taken care of that by now

@lienee22 8 лет назад

little tip.... when brake pipe is removed.. Fasten brake pedal in the floor. then your brake fluid will not leak. because master cylinder dont pass any oil. so you dont need to use pliers to squeeze pipe.

@nhz013 8 лет назад

MightyCarMods in one of the videos stated painting brake calipers red makes the car go fast! thats what everybody needs, fwd-150bhp cars or less cars with RED Calipers

@0212enrique 4 года назад

yourare tha best I don't know who to put the washer thanks for that details

@barrycox8468 3 года назад

Wish some UK workshop's we're like yours

@gregallen9065 4 года назад

ERIC! Dude, heat the bleeder screw up with a torch then pour some ice water on it......the sudden expansion/contraction of the metals breaks the rust and once you start doing this you will almost never break another bleeder screw. Surprised how you wind up replacing calipers just because you cannot get the bleeder screw broke loose......come on guy.....use the old school method.....IT WORKS!

@realmaindrianpace 8 лет назад

I love working on Arizona cars.

@samuelnoble7291 8 лет назад

Eric another great video keep up the good work

@bthompson101202 8 лет назад

Hey Eric thank you for a great video. I enjoy watching them when i get home from work. You are doing a great job and i hope you continue to grow your business. Keep up the hard work and i look forward to the next video :) STAY DIRTY my friend

@samdajellybeenie14 8 лет назад

Lol Eric doesn't give a rat's ass in this video. Great vid as usual!

@michael1991123 8 лет назад

"YOU CANT STOP ME, IT ALREADY HAPPENED" -Eric 2016

@anttipantti85 8 лет назад

Thanks Eric for the videos!

@rcchar 8 лет назад

Eric you should think about using respirator of some sort when grinding metal. Hex-Chrome is bad for your lungs.But with that said I love that you pay it forward like that. Great job.

@davidm3210 3 года назад

When did Brian the Camera Guy become such a blabbermouth - yeesh!

@Nordern 8 лет назад

I have always wondered, why is it so that most of the brakes, calipers & rotors are never painted to prevent rust?

@clutchthepearls3062 8 лет назад

Calipers are almost always made of aluminum. They don't really corrode all that much. Of course iron rotors are a different story, but it's just not cost effective for companies to paint or coat them. Especially when the average person won't care either way. Besides, you could always just do it yourself before you install the parts. That way you'll get the color you want.

@EngineeringVignettes 8 лет назад

+clutchthepearls O_o Never seen aluminum calipers before. All the ones I have worked on in the past were cast iron. Is this someting new? I would hate to have to deal with aluminum threads at the bleeder valve or the breakline attach point as well...

@clutchthepearls3062 8 лет назад

+Deathlok67 Have you seen calipers made in the last 20 years? Then you've most likely seen aluminum calipers. There might be some new iron ones out there, but most are aluminum or steel. Pretty much any fixed caliper (not floating) is aluminum.

@Brian-Burke 8 лет назад

Great video. A couple questions. 1. Would a ratchet be a better tool for trying to break free a stuck bleeder valve? Maybe I'm wrong but it seems like a combination wrench would apply more 'sideways' force causing it to break most easily? 2. Ever put anti-seize on a bleeder valve when installing a new caliper since they so often get stuck? Keep up the good work.

@williamfrench9973 Год назад

I use a flare-nut wrench or a 6 point socket to minimize risk of rounding bleeder. I don’t use anti-seize b/c I worry it might contaminate the brake fluid.

@jrsavoie 8 лет назад

On the last frozen bleeder I had, I used a stud remover socket - the head was stripped before I got to it

@konic40 8 лет назад

thumbs up for the new washer and bolt in the box still

@maciejcymerys191 8 лет назад

Love the series! Big fat american fingers!

@pjf222 8 лет назад

Just a question ETCG, wouldn't bleeding at the line risk getting air sucked back into the brake system, the same as it can through the bleed nipple? hence why you have your bottle with the clear tubing. Also wouldn't the correct fix be to drill it out and retap, then fit a new bleed nipple?

@ob1Katoby1 8 лет назад

You need to do a tool review of brake bleeder removal tools like Phoenix or SUR&R sell.

@TheDrunkardHu 8 лет назад

I haven't laughed this much in a while! Great episode Eric!

@kells77 8 лет назад

I would suggest you get out more then

@carloscdb7170 8 лет назад

I wish you were in my area because the shop i took my he fixed an ac short but their was a leak. Also took my truck to fix an idle problem i couldn't fix and the back window was shot out when i arrived to pick it up.

@JordanHorstUtah 8 лет назад

It looks like you have gotten a lot faster on that brake lathe :)

@Tater79bj 8 лет назад

Is it just me, or is there something very mesmerizing about watching old parts being replaced with new ones???? oookkkaayyyy...... I just realized I said that out loud..... I'll just be over here if you need me