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Jun 03, 2023

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AN auto mechanic has shown how close a customer’s wheel was to falling off while

AN auto mechanic has shown how close a customer's wheel was to falling off while the client was driving.

The technician, Mike, noted in a TikTok on his garage's account that the only thing holding this Ram 1500 truck's wheel onto its assembly was a brake hose.

This clip's start features overlay text: "Death Trap Award Winner of the Year Candidate."

The TikTok video clip produced by Georgia-based garage (@royaltyautoservice) contains audio of the cameraman saying off-screen: "I am not getting underneath this [pickup truck]."

Mike agrees, saying: "No, don't do it!"

Next, Mike explains the fluid surrounding the broken wheel is brake fluid.

The mechanic added: "The guy [customer] stated that he was on the way to the parts store to pick up the wheel bearing [connects a wheel to axles] when this [partial detachment] happened.

"He said he did a [brake] caliper on it the day before, and that's when he discovered the bearing had play [looseness], so unfortunately, I don't think we’re going to be able to save his brand-new caliper.

Brake calipers are parts that house brake pads.

The camera operator is heard off-screen: "I’m glad he's [the customer] okay."

Mike finished the video by saying: "We’re not even going to try to put this in the shop, guys.

"We’re going to literally put a hub bearing on this vehicle in the parking lot and then finish the rest of the repairs in the shop.

"The only other option I can see is either roll it in on a jack or use a forklift to lift the front of the vehicle to get it in the bay."

One viewer sarcastically commented on the TikTok: "It just started making noise last week."