100 thoughts on “Don’t always copy off the person next to you”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars goingjag says:

    Literally the first thing I was taught about doing drum brakes.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bruce Jones says:

    I've seen this many times over the years.
    This would be the correct way IF you were backing up all the time.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars craig bollinger says:

    The e brake cable is not on or on the wrong side of the spring

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Becker says:

    Your primary shoe is on the rear.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars YZ250Yamaha969 says:

    Also, the right spring is shoved into the wheel cylinder

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars hondalude89 says:

    I never knew! Thank you for the tip!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin Freund says:

    My previous boss used to say “funny how you need a license to cut hair but you don’t need one to work on vehicles”

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dale Langila says:

    Good point for all Knuckle draggers to follow.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars You Tube says:

    Its like doing a wheel alignment by using the tires, if one wheel is OFF the other wheel you are trying to match is going to be OFF …

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rusty Robinson says:

    Thanks 👍

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Smith says:

    That's a really big shoe!

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve Botnick says:

    RTFM or at least glance at the pictures. A good mechanic spends a lot of time on the toilet, reading manuals and trade magazines.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Barbara Todd says:

    Noticed my rear brake shoes were not self adjusting Turns out the previous owner put the self adjusters on the wrong side. It adjusted itself so far down it totally ground the teeth from the adjuster

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anthony Flores says:

    Sometimes people replace only one shoe…..

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Willie Gillie says:

    Looks about like my brother in laws car.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Freiherr Dinckelacker says:

    alldata is your friend!

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Bailey says:

    Big shoe doesn't always go on the back. My jeep manual says big shoe on the front 1948 jeep cj2a

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Jadorie says:

    Jeep drivers are truly national treasures.

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Little Shop In The Shed says:

    Those Jeep people. Probably paid $600 per side for “extra brake clearance” when off roading!!!

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stephen F. Selden says:

    primary shoe is the short shoe which goes towards the front!

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Glen Higginbotham says:

    Today’s video was like a drive-by, greatness well educated gone !

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Genop says:

    My Dad always said “Short shoe forward.” Never forgot that.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Max Pasciak says:

    Does this count for the Parking brake pads also?

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ToughAncientSpark says:

    Good advice as some of my friends learned in high school. The person who you're copying off of may have the wrong answer!😂😂

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ToughAncientSpark says:

    They switched the brake pads and it still worked? Who'd a thunk??😂

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars julius liles says:

    Remember BOB, big on back.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ChrisTheBmxGuy says:

    Brake shoes are like mullets. Short in the front long in the back 👍

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars donnybrud says:

    Tall choir boys stand in the back

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars rcdogman duh says:

    Ditto! Got burnt on a Ford Ranger, adjusters wouldn't work as assembled. Left was on the right and right was on the left!

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pete Osinga says:

    I like my service manual almost as much as utube

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RJM says:

    I always do one side at a time because I only have one floor jack…

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RJM says:

    I never knew.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars localcrew says:

    I had an ‘86 F350 for many years and probably did rear brakes three or four times. Always had to adjust the brakes on one side as they wore. Finally I decided to stare at the problem until I figured it out. The little adjuster pawl thing wasn’t working on one side because the truck had two adjusters marked “L”. So the pawl was facing out away from the ratchet wheel on the right side. Sometimes ya just gotta stare at it for awhile.

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 462ANIMAL says:

    It’s not Friday yet here 😀 darn kids putting their shoes on backwards 🤣

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Subarukevxt says:

    I knew right away, done many brake shoes..

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Obama ate my son says:

    Primary shoe is put on facing the front of the vehicle. Secondary is facing the back of vehicle.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Colorado catching channel says:

    When I do drums I take a pic before taking it apart

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BENJAMIN BARKER says:

    Big O is the man.

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars P Sav says:

    Short shoe to the front !!!

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ryan's Random Rendevous' says:

    Literally didn't know this. But last brake job I did, was removing factory parts.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Noey Garza says:

    Great Advice.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tiger Defo says:

    All the junk in the trunk. The first lesson in drum brakes

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MetalSurgeon says:

    Nice backwards install, they must dock trailers and put boats in for people.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael O says:

    Tell him in order to even them up he'll need to drive more in reverse! 🤭

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Stample says:

    The front shoes always seem to wear down quicker, so it seems logical that the larger one would be in front. Good tip, I learned something.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Thomas says:

    Yup that was the first thing that I noticed was that the shoes were not on in the correct position. Short shoe towards the front of the vehicle and long shoe goes towards the rear!

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Noson Fontenot says:

    Only you would notice something like that 👍🏻. Great tip. Will keep an eye out.

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mick tepolt says:

    HAY! that's a good idea

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The Mc says:

    I don't always copy what the person did before me.

    But when I do,

    I do it correctly.

    Does that make sense? Probably not, 'cause I said it. Anyways move along and I hope you have a nice day.

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LadyAnuB says:

    There is no excuse to put shoes on backwards now due to the ubiquity of smart phones and their cameras. Take plenty of pictures as you disassemble the brakes so you don't have any excuse when reassembling the brakes or any other repair.

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mdotguy says:

    Interesting! Every car I have DIY has had equal identical symmetrical shoes. Never seen unequal length friction material. Gonna keep that in mind for the future!

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Sparks says:

    1st LESSON I LEARNED ON DRUM BRAKES…PRIMARY(LGR) ON REAR

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Orlando Hernandez says:

    Big shoe ? How can you tell if they look the same size?

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jerry Johns says:

    Dang I always say that. Don't do me like that Eric O

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J Dub says:

    Big in the back…..learned that 30 years ago….!!!🙂🙂

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Oakhill says:

    I have now spent a half hour, and Google images, Amazon, and Wikipedia all show shoes where both look identical to me. It is still a mystery what Eric O thought was so obvious that a two minute video was enough to make the point.

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Phillip Banes says:

    Damn, all that rust. That's criminal what the state does to people's cars. New Yorkers should be compensated for that. My car here in CA is 7 years old and no rust.

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ken W. says:

    VERY GOOD POINT TO BRING OUT! CHECK THE SERVICE MANUAL TO BE SURE .

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eddie Cordova says:

    Did you see the retraining springs when you’re on the perch it was sticky on the wheel cylinder

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jstutz101 says:

    More important then brakes, how did you get a NY Jeep TJ on a lift? The frame has to be rotted..

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Allan Sweetman says:

    I was looking at the missing cable for the adjuster 😂

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars xrcgaming says:

    I know whats wrong with it it aint got no gas in it

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Gabbert says:

    Big back side 👍🤷‍♂️

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Oakhill says:

    What does "the big shoe" mean? Sorry, but I have no idea what is so obviously visible to those with experienced, trained, eyes. I see no difference between the two. What am I supposed to be looking for?

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Javier Acevedo says:

    I have a jeep liberty that has drum and disc brakes on the rear and the backing plate for the hardware kit was broken and i had to cut it off with a saw on both sides because it was clacking like mad. I had no idea how expensive the rear backing plate was, they are 300$-500$ for both. Its crazy, but since the drum brake is for the emergency brake cable i just left the wheel speed sensors and removed the cable out of the way and now it runs fine but it doesn't have an emergency brake.

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars justin watch says:

    Just convert it to disc and don't worry about it

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eric Schmidt says:

    That had to be grabby backing up

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Flight Forensics says:

    You should see and experience what I've dealt as a tech in commercial aviation, Eric! RIGHT ON TRACK with your presentation here. To that end, you just defined my Saturday. Gotta go back and straighten out what I did last weekend on my pickup! THANKS A HEAP PAL! 😁

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sam Robinson says:

    Yep this bit me in the backside years ago when I first started turning wrenches.lost money on that job. And got cussed out. Even though the customer was the last one before me to put brakes on his truck….

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Al Pha says:

    short shoe on front check shoe size before install

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Raymond Eldridge says:

    If you’re a real mechanic you already know where everything goes!!!!! If you don’t your in the wrong profession

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Ulicky says:

    I got bit like that once. Luckily I figured it out before the vehicle left the shop.

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Monte Stu says:

    I thought you were going to say the springs are on wrong as they look really goofy to me. I’ve never owned a Jeep though.

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay Judd says:

    Good tip I had no idea there was a big shoe .

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim G says:

    I have also seen the fronts on one side and rears on the other. Very good advice as usual Eric. I truly enjoy your videos always great training and wealth of information. Thank you for what you do!

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shared Knowledge says:

    I get the desire to want to eek out more YouTube revenue by selling your soul to the evil data collecting monster known as Google but the whole shorts thing is just Google trying to catch up to TikTok years too late in typical Google fashion. And from what I’ve seen the revenue is generally too low to be worth it unless you’re really desperate. You have a great day job and great longer videos. Why succumb to Google’s latest carrot on a stick?

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sam Bradley says:

    The man speaks the truth

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Thomas Straulina says:

    Yup short shoe goes on the front

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Campbell says:

    Got to love the cars with built in Factory defects !!!

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mr. Z. says:

    The shoe in the front is a spare right, so you just swap em around and good for another 20k miles! 😅🤣😂🙄

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars michael shampine says:

    Great point! How many many times I seen this exact thing done.

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rice Burner says:

    😲 well the right guy is on the job NOW! WE'VE SEEN UR JOBS!!!🙌👍

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stash Oski says:

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The513Warning says:

    My car's shoes are both the same size. Also, drum brakes are a pain in the ass.

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars K V says:

    The first car I ever bought when I was 15 had brand new drum brakes on the rear. The only problem was the drivers side had 2 primary shoes (it was really easy to get the drum off) and the passenger side had 2 secondary shoes (nearly impossible to get off). I switched things around and it was perfect. I learned a lot about drum brakes on that car.

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars f150 man says:

    If time travel was real most people would go back and play the lottery or bet on sports…. not me I'd find the guy who invented drums brakes and express my displeasure with their over complication. I've done a lot in my 30yrs of working on vehicles (16yrs professionally) and its the one thing I loathe.

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Harffman says:

    Years ago my brother bought a used mustang . He told me the one rear brake was locking up. Well I took it apart and someone managed to put both the rear shoes ( large ) on one side and the small shoes ( front ) on the other side

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David from Texas says:

    But it’s Thursday, not Friday Eric 🤡

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars thousand points of light says:

    so, what you're saying is, maybe we should get ase certified and use the service manual, right?

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Warwick says:

    That's right , primary and secondary. Big shoe to the back!

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shadetree America says:

    I saw what you pointed out and also noticed the hardware is not all there. The small cable that hooks up to the finger that holds the star wheel adjustor in place appears to not be there also.
    Anyone else notice that??

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Will W says:

    Very true.
    I could not tell you how many air brake shoes I replaced with missing spring. Some of these mechanics also are lazy and they just don't care about putting all of the springs on. The shoes end up dragging without all of the springs.

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Philly Dee says:

    😳Wait….so the brakes lasted that long on backwards🤣must of been high quality brakes😉

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Allim Khan says:

    A lot of mechanics make mistakes when installing drum brakes good point great video!!!!

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DTWMTX 2011 says:

    Seen it right away. Brake shoes are like Funny Car tires. Big ones in back.

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Foster says:

    I like going with brake shoes that are riveted to the backing plate, the one's that are glued on tend to come apart when getting hot, doesn't happen all the time.

  97. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars j w says:

    It's a jeep thing, you wouldn't understand. He obviously needed better brakes when backing up

  98. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TCI FUSION says:

    DONT ROAST THE POOR GUY!!!!!! JUST SMOKE HIM……….GOOD ONE SIR…..

  99. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin Windsor says:

    Reminds me of a certain other Youtuber who installed the calipers on the wrong sides with the bleeders pointing down, then wondered why he couldn't bleed all the air out.

  100. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars terry harvey says:

    Other side backward also ?? Wondered if he got passenger side right and said well the long shoe is on my left hand side facing the car so.on the drivers side long shoe needs to be on my left hand side facing the car. Thus wrong there.

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