Fixing our Forklift! | Brake Repair & Service | Yale 35UX 3.5T Forklift

Our trusty forklift's left brake is locking up, causing problems in the workshop! In this video, we tackle a full brake repair and service to get our Yale 35UX forklift fixed and running smoothly again. We start by disassembling the left brake and identify the culprit: a build up of brake dust and a damaged slave cylinder. New parts are ordered, but in the meantime, we disassemble and clean the right brake for good measure. Next, we move on to engine maintenance, draining the oil and removing the filters. With the new parts in, we rebuild the brake system, encountering a frustrating assembly challenge along the way. After successfully getting the brake system reassembled, we bleed the brakes and move on to completing the engine service, but discovering our parts supplier threw us a plot twist – the wrong oil filter! A quick dash back to get the correct filter and we're finally ready to wrap things up with a fresh supply of engine oil. Finally, the moment of truth: a test run! The engine purrs and the brakes feel fantastic. Our forklift is back in action, ready for anything the workshop throws at it. This video shows the entire brake service process and some basic engine maintenance. If you're facing similar issues with your forklift, or just curious about how things work, join us and learn some valuable tips!

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[CuttingEdgeEngineering]

We know, we know, we're no professional mechanics, this ended up being more therapy and character building than repair job! 😂 Feel free to unleash your inner grease monkey and drop a comment below with all your expert tips and tricks. Or just roast us mercilessly. We can take it. 😆👍
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[MyMiniHomeWorkshop]

As a former Motor Mechanic, I can comprehensively say I do not miss working on dirty old drum brakes one little bit, yeap there is a special tool for the anti-rattle springs, but the trick when you don't have one is to use a normal pair of square nose pliers and grip the outer cover, push it over the pin and twist it, not the pin, that is how the special tool works. 👍

[QuintonDolan]

That you went back and fixed the spring that probably doesn’t make any difference just because you knew it was wrong speaks volumes. Much respect.

[AZPhotoWACA]

As you disassembled the brakes, I knew the moment the bleeps were coming. Thanks for the memories!

[keghia]

You know why I like Kurtis? Because when he was getting frustrated with the spring retainer @19:45, instead of getting angry and throwing tools or smashing something, he stopped what he was doing and cooled off, then came back with a new approach (using the clamp) and continued the job in a different way. That is not easy to do, much respect!

[BradGreer]

Kurtis has so many specialized tools, it's a rare treat to see him have to muscle his way through with pliers and determination.

[reinierwelgemoed]

First time in Youtube history I see someone actually using brake and parts cleaner for cleaning brakes🙂

[Toqueville]

It's amazing that Karen is able to get the videos of the most inaccessible areas. Whether of lathe or the fork lift and many other projects on hand..Admirable dedication!

[JohnPritchette]

I love your relationship with the birds.

[Reaper-rilm]

That "it won't hurt anything, but i will forever know it's wrong" feeling... much respect, brother

[Dalbayob]

I think it’s fair to say that every mechanic is thankful to the guy who invented disc brakes. Been a while since I have worked on drum brakes and hope don’t see any of them again in near future.

[guardedbymonkeys]

My secret weapon for drum brakes, needle nose vice grips. No hand strain on any springs and they're perfect to grip the outside and twist those retainers.

[ericeisele]

Kurtis, , , all of us that had to deal with those retaining springs were feeling your pain. 1960's technology at it's finest. Thanks Karen for another great video. Cheers from Florida!

[StringDriver]

Karen, your editing is spot on! You know what everyone wants to see and you know what everyone doesn’t want to see like 20 lug nuts being removed from the drum. Always your editing serves your viewing public and I think that’s great. And very much appreciated. 🎉

[trentgay]

Bringing the camera to the ground before Curtis, looking for leaks. was cinematography at its finest 👌.

[shanerountree]

I've been a "Shadetree" mechanic for decades, and I completely sympathize with the struggle on the drum brake springs. I usually use a lager pair of pliers to grab the outer retainer while holding the pin, then twist the retainer to lock it in place rather than trying to use smaller pliers and hold both the pin and retainer.

However, I had never thought of using a clamp to hold the brake shoe in place while doing all that... I now have a new method for doing drum brakes! Thanks Kurtis, I always learn something new with your videos.

[darrellhendrix]

Watching you disassemble the brake assembly reminded me of the cardinal rule of working on drum brakes for the first time. "Do one side at a time so you have an assembled side to look at for reference". Great video as usual.

[johndesaavedra]

My little brother ran a machine and fabrication shop for many years. I loved to hang out on Saturdays and watch while he solved problems. We lost him to cancer this spring and watching your channel brings back fond memories.

[herbk]

Kurtis - I try to watch your videos every week - your machine shop work is very interesting and thoroughly enjoyable. I also like little side trips (like this video does) into different areas of mechanical devices because they showcase the diversity of your knowledge and skills. And continued praise for your producer/director/camera operator/film editor - she really does a great job creating EXCELLENT videos week-after-week. All the best to you and Karin.

[stephengrube]

Greetings from the northeast coast of Brazil. In a world spinning ever faster out of control, I watch the Kurtis and Karen Show to put the brakes on it. We love you guys. Stay strong.