1/4 mile with all NSX models and handling test by Keiichi Tsuchiya. Has the performance of the New NSX really been improved or is it just another face-lift? You’ll find out as the BM reviewers compare the New NSX against the other NSXs from the past decade.
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When it comes to a cars brakes, bubbles are bad. To help you get all the air out of your brakes’ hydraulic system, Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla demonstrates how to: * Assemble the proper tools and supplies * Master the art of the two-man bleed technique * Choose the right fluid * Ensure safe operation Subscribe! bit.ly Connect with Ben Wojdyla: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Youtube: www.youtube.com Connect To Popular Mechanics: www.facebook.com twitter.com Connect to Car and Driver: Subscribe! bit.ly Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: on.fb.me Who says you can’t work on your own car anymore? Follow Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla as he leads viewers, step by step, through repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting tips. Got car questions? Email Ben, and he may answer them on the show.
I’ll take a 1999 Type S Zero for sure.
Wish the US models for the NA2 didn’t have that targa top, the weight gain cancels out the suspension revisions.
I want an old Type S with the new Type S suspension and wheelsize. Basically the old look with the new performance. That would be my dream daily driver.
Speed is nothing without control. That why these cars keep whopping ass 20 years since the original debut.
I love when he says ” bravo this one is best fun to drive” type r-zero
13:42 LOLOL you gotta love it when hes like Oh Shxt
nsx…the best ultimate machine from japan…honda plz make the new nsx the best of the best
I plan on getting a white nsx when the time comes!
Grad Prix White AP1! Lol!
Ditto Black AP1. Love it every day!
I’d rather buy one in the US…
I’d rather buy one in the US…
you can buy a nsx for 30 000 euro on mobile .de
NSX, one day…Lol! For now, I’m content with my S2K…:)
the S-Zero got less than 12.5 with 280hp and 245 rear tyres, 15 years ago. thats nothing short of impressive
cooooooooool V nice
Not really.. depends what you think is expensive. You can get a decent one for 55-60k if you look good enough.
8:51 sparks, rear disc brakes.
sweet, cool explanation.. thx man ! XD
When you are braking super hard at the limit of your tires’ traction, jerky steering or braking will cause them to go over their traction limit and you will slide. If you let out the clutch without matching rpm, the jerk from the engine braking will easily make the wheels lock up and you can spin or upset the car. The driver has to be super smooth because rough=spin. Nothing will break, but matching rpm does help save the clutch a bit.
question ” if u dont do it ..is it bad will something break. . why is not normal downshift as good? ” or is this just for smoothness? i need to talk to racers on the track IRL
It’s heel and toe downshifting. Basically, while you are braking, you want to downshift while blipping the gas so that when you let out the clutch, the rpm matches and it’s smooth, but you can’t let go of the brake. So you twist your foot over to the gas and blip it and it looks like that.
my dream car but they r so dam expesnive!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honda has confirmed that a spiritual successor to the NSX is definitely on the way.
And than once you are done checking the brakes make sure to inspect your muffler bearings, and blinker fluid. Haha thanks a lot of this video!
With the engine off. Then you start the engine and check the pedal when your done.
You guys make it sound super easy
quick question , if any1 can help . Do u bleed with the car started so its easier to push down on the pedal or with it the car turned off?
For a brand new master cylinder, is pushing down to the floor acceptable?
Once the bottle of brake fluid is opened, moisture and air get in. This contaminates the fluid. When air is in the brake fluid, the fluid can compress. This decreases braking power. Moisture in the brake fluid lowers the boiling point and also can decrease braking power.
How can brake fluid go bad in 3 weeks it is in your brake system for alot longer than three weeks
Hello sir,
I really hope to change my break, so please teach us how to do it and what’s the tools that we should have in this work.
Regards,
He said “box end” wrench
Hi i’m writing from Italy and what does Ben say at 1:36? “block-chen” wrench? Thanx in advance. Btw excellent video. A+
The rotor is jam & wont come off & the piston is not retracting back inside even though I’m using the piston tool so im unable to use the car or take it to a mechanic to fix it … Someone suggested me to take the caliber off & then try it or fix the caliber if faulty… What should i do
Im trying to change my rotors & brakes but one side is all messed up
Very nice way of teaching
This is actually really helpful
Ok I have a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE. The brakes have locked up on it. They start out kind of mushy but then tighten to the point they stop the car. I know I have to replace the pads and rotors, maybe the calipers. So how do I bleed the brakes on this type of vehicle? Is it one brake at a time, or just use one brake for the whole system? Thank you.
thank you so much
go easy on the sound effects its pretty annoying having a POP each 10 secs
I believe you should start at the furthest brake caliper from the master cylinder first when bleeding brakes. Example: right rear, left rear, right front and then front left in that order.
How is brake fluid more cancer causing than motor oil? I know you should wear gloves when changing the oil, but for brake fluid?
No reason a C-Clamp can’t do the job. Pull the calipers off and leave the old pads in place, place the C-Clamp over face of the pad and behind the caliper piston housing (use a piece of wood to protect the shiny finish) and compress. The piston should compress and you can pull the old pad out and replace it with the new one. If this doesn’t work you can purchase a tool called a caliper spreader. They’re a bit of a one-trick pony, but that’ll definitely do it.
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a little blood never hurt anyone…I Hope u all have a blessed night!
Those are darn good tips, and point out some tidbits pros see that most regular Joes never run across. I’ll give our ASC mechanic technical overlord a ribbing for missing those things.
-Ben Wojdyla
Master Auto Technician here. I would like to point out a couple mistakes with your instructions. First off, NEVER push the brake pedal down any further then normal travel. The portion of the master cylinder that the seals never travel over during normal brake application corrodes. If you shove the seals over that corrosion you will damage them and master cylinder failure has begun. Secondly about the order in which you bleed. Diagonal brake systems are common & require crisscross bleeding.
Depends very much on the car, but we’ve got a video on flushing coolant coming up, so stay tuned.
- Ben Wojdyla
Speed bleeders is cheating!
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