Another Customer That Needs A Brake!? - Having A Look

They say things come in pairs and often times I find that to be true. We just did a video on a Subaru that was missing the parking brake on one side of the vehicle and now we have the same issue with this Jeep Wrangler! The customer knew about this one though.
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*PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT* - If you are watching this video on 12/11/24 or 12/12/24 and you don't fall asleep before the end screen and you see that part II is listed as "Members Only." *DO NOT PANIC* Do not send me nasty emails, don't unsubscribe, don't tell me I am an asshole or a sellout in the comments and *DO NOT CALL MY SHOP* to tell me you can't watch it. The part II will be posted on the 13th at 5pm just like *I ALWAYS DO.* The reason it says members only is because there are some folks that support our YouTube channel by becoming a "YouTube Member" and it gives them early access to all videos I put out. Take a breath, slow down, everything is gonna be OK. Nothing has changed. It's still free like it has been for the past 10 years.
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[SteveP-vmuc]

I'm originally from Rochester. 30 years in the Tampa Bay area and still defending Upstate NY. I recently sent your channel link to a guy who says: all mechanics in NY are scam artists and totally untrustworthy. I explained to him that it doesn't matter where you are, there will be those who will scam you if they can. Then I explained that we were brought up on a handshake. Our work and name are everything.... Then sent Eric O's info. A day or two went came and went and nothing. So I sent him a message and he replied: "WOW, THIS GUY IS I just didn't know how I was going to say it with my foot in my mouth!!" Thanks Eric. For who you are and the representation of us REAL UPSTATE hahaha...

[Shaylex]

Eric, it's all coming back to me now after seeing it. I think what I did was bend the backing plate trying to get the seized up actuator out past the hub flange. Granted, this all happened like a year and a half ago.

[clintprice]

I did the parking brakes without pulling the axles and if I can do it you can do it as someone famous said. Go Eric O!

[ericpaul]

I knew something was up with a 12:43 minute video. I am anticipating Part II.

[mikechiodetti]

On to part 2. Your right Mr. O. When the rear axle seals leaked on my 06 Nissan Frontier, I got OEM bearings, seals, and whatever else was in the picture. The leak was because the axles were pulled to install the ARB Air Locker and seals were not replaced. The new parts solved the problem.
Fun and games.

[neilhowe]

Compliments of the season to you and your family Eric, we love the videos ❤❤🎉🎉🎉 from the uk

[MacWilly]

You are the best. Looking out for your customers. Thank you.

[marscruz]

That's a smart customer that tells Eric to "do whatever it takes" to make it right.
Nice looking for a Jeep in the PRNY rust belt.

[goldfishhhification]

"Toot around town on the struggle bus...." Freakin' hysterical.

[spelunkerd]

At an inspection done by our Province years ago I was told the axle seal is a critical safety repair that needs to be done even if the leak is miniscule. So, I'm a little surprised that New York doesn't care. After all, gear oil slung onto brake rotors, calipers, and parking brake hardware will affect braking. I'm so happy to see we get to watch you do this one! It's a goofy design that requires the axle removal just to replace parking brake hardware.

[rayleonard]

Another good one, a little investigation, make the diagnosis, and fix the problem!!

[oldjarhead]

Glad to see you back in the shop after hunting season. Greetings from the Old Jarhead in WNC

[zachadam]

Mopar tech here, for future reference you can pull the axles and reinstall without replacing the bearings and seals. Also, you can get the OEM backing plates with shoes already assembled which is the way to go when you get it already pre-taken apart or shoes ripped out of the backing plates from rust

[davidrice]

Did parking brake shoes on my 2012 a few years ago without pulling the axle. PITA…but now I know I was just determined. Thanks EO!

[Mag_Aoidh]

I had a 97 TJ and I can’t tell you how many times I had to work on that thing. EVERYTIME I fixed something another thing would pop up. Luckily it wasn’t a daily driver so I could sit on it until I was ready, but I laugh every time I see someone driving down the road. I have absolutely never had to work on a vehicle as much as I did that one.

[keeperofthegood]

The good shape that vehicle is in, I'd say the customer is one of those who know that when it 'gets to a point' there is no point being picky, take it down to base and rebuild! A little more upfront but when you leave, you leave for a few years not a few months :)

[gjohnston]

looks like a ROCK on the trail got jammed behind the backing job, good vid

[GrevilleRyan]

Love all your videos Mr 'O'....always get it fixed in the end... Thank you for all your efforts Mr 'O'

[Boilerking]

It works every time, most of the time !