Re: DOH brakes!
 

Zelix proclaimed:

> "DougW" <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:LLIDi.129928$TW6.51075@newsfe06.phx...
>
>>Well, knew it was time to work on the brakes and almost waited too long.
>>
>>Camera was at work, so let's go with ye olde time fambly style typovision.
>>
>>
>>Removed rear drums, pads have about 2mm left on the worst shoe, adjustor
>>on
>>the left is frozen up with dust. Not a problem, easy fix, new spring kit,
>>clean everything, new pads. The adjustors jeep used are quite stout
>>units.
>>The old Chevy was stamped tin.
>>
>>That was unremarkable, just messy and time consuming with all the fiddly
>>bits and springs.
>>
>>So now on to the fronts. Got the pads, noted that they were thick and
>>got to thinking about just how much actually had worn off the fronts.
>>Dropped the left side and the outside pad had about 3mm. Ok.. that's
>>thin. Then I look at the inside pad. BUGGER! it only has 1mm of
>>surface left! (glad they were molded and not riveted) sheesh!
>>
>>Left side was about 3mm on both pads.
>>
>>Drained out almost a full brake reservoir when pushing the pistons back
>>in.
>>Guess I should have bled them out then, but last time I tried that it was
>>one hell of a mess. Easier just to squeeze the fluid back up.
>>
>>Now all I need to do is flush the system out. This time I'm going
>>to pay a good local mechanic to flush the brake system. It's just
>>too much of a pain to do it solo, even with a vac bleeder.
>>
>>--
>>DougW
>
>
> I changed the rear brakes in my 84 explorer with a buddy. It was the most
> painful experience of my life. There must be a trick to get those little
> springs on.

No but there are a coupla tools that make it easier.
I personally didnt care much for the beveled pucks on the Nissan Maxima
on the rear. Almost felt like welding them in place and putting on
bigger front brakes and a drag parachute for the rear.

Re: DOH brakes!
 

Zelix proclaimed:

> "DougW" <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:LLIDi.129928$TW6.51075@newsfe06.phx...
>
>>Well, knew it was time to work on the brakes and almost waited too long.
>>
>>Camera was at work, so let's go with ye olde time fambly style typovision.
>>
>>
>>Removed rear drums, pads have about 2mm left on the worst shoe, adjustor
>>on
>>the left is frozen up with dust. Not a problem, easy fix, new spring kit,
>>clean everything, new pads. The adjustors jeep used are quite stout
>>units.
>>The old Chevy was stamped tin.
>>
>>That was unremarkable, just messy and time consuming with all the fiddly
>>bits and springs.
>>
>>So now on to the fronts. Got the pads, noted that they were thick and
>>got to thinking about just how much actually had worn off the fronts.
>>Dropped the left side and the outside pad had about 3mm. Ok.. that's
>>thin. Then I look at the inside pad. BUGGER! it only has 1mm of
>>surface left! (glad they were molded and not riveted) sheesh!
>>
>>Left side was about 3mm on both pads.
>>
>>Drained out almost a full brake reservoir when pushing the pistons back
>>in.
>>Guess I should have bled them out then, but last time I tried that it was
>>one hell of a mess. Easier just to squeeze the fluid back up.
>>
>>Now all I need to do is flush the system out. This time I'm going
>>to pay a good local mechanic to flush the brake system. It's just
>>too much of a pain to do it solo, even with a vac bleeder.
>>
>>--
>>DougW
>
>
> I changed the rear brakes in my 84 explorer with a buddy. It was the most
> painful experience of my life. There must be a trick to get those little
> springs on.

No but there are a coupla tools that make it easier.
I personally didnt care much for the beveled pucks on the Nissan Maxima
on the rear. Almost felt like welding them in place and putting on
bigger front brakes and a drag parachute for the rear.

Re: DOH brakes!
 

Zelix proclaimed:

> "DougW" <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:LLIDi.129928$TW6.51075@newsfe06.phx...
>
>>Well, knew it was time to work on the brakes and almost waited too long.
>>
>>Camera was at work, so let's go with ye olde time fambly style typovision.
>>
>>
>>Removed rear drums, pads have about 2mm left on the worst shoe, adjustor
>>on
>>the left is frozen up with dust. Not a problem, easy fix, new spring kit,
>>clean everything, new pads. The adjustors jeep used are quite stout
>>units.
>>The old Chevy was stamped tin.
>>
>>That was unremarkable, just messy and time consuming with all the fiddly
>>bits and springs.
>>
>>So now on to the fronts. Got the pads, noted that they were thick and
>>got to thinking about just how much actually had worn off the fronts.
>>Dropped the left side and the outside pad had about 3mm. Ok.. that's
>>thin. Then I look at the inside pad. BUGGER! it only has 1mm of
>>surface left! (glad they were molded and not riveted) sheesh!
>>
>>Left side was about 3mm on both pads.
>>
>>Drained out almost a full brake reservoir when pushing the pistons back
>>in.
>>Guess I should have bled them out then, but last time I tried that it was
>>one hell of a mess. Easier just to squeeze the fluid back up.
>>
>>Now all I need to do is flush the system out. This time I'm going
>>to pay a good local mechanic to flush the brake system. It's just
>>too much of a pain to do it solo, even with a vac bleeder.
>>
>>--
>>DougW
>
>
> I changed the rear brakes in my 84 explorer with a buddy. It was the most
> painful experience of my life. There must be a trick to get those little
> springs on.

No but there are a coupla tools that make it easier.
I personally didnt care much for the beveled pucks on the Nissan Maxima
on the rear. Almost felt like welding them in place and putting on
bigger front brakes and a drag parachute for the rear.

Re: DOH brakes!
 

DougW proclaimed:

> Old Crow wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:34:38 -0500, "DougW" wrote:
>
>
>>>And I still can't find my brake pliars. :( Don't ya hate it when
>>>tools grow legs.....
>>
>>Yeah. Where I work now, my projects are ------ between 2 buildings
>>and a parking area. Since I'm used to having 2 or 3 stalls within
>>walking distance of my toolbox this either means a lot of walking or
>>leaving tools ------ out all over the place. I've worn out a bunch of
>>shoes in the last year and a half walking back and forth looking for
>>tools that I know I'm the only one who's used them.
>>This getting old ---- sucks, I'm telling you.
>
>
> An excellent reason to buy more tools. :)
>
Yeah. You know you are really getting up there when you find yourself
checking out those "geezer model" socket sets at the local Sears with
the huge labels.

Re: DOH brakes!
 

DougW proclaimed:

> Old Crow wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:34:38 -0500, "DougW" wrote:
>
>
>>>And I still can't find my brake pliars. :( Don't ya hate it when
>>>tools grow legs.....
>>
>>Yeah. Where I work now, my projects are ------ between 2 buildings
>>and a parking area. Since I'm used to having 2 or 3 stalls within
>>walking distance of my toolbox this either means a lot of walking or
>>leaving tools ------ out all over the place. I've worn out a bunch of
>>shoes in the last year and a half walking back and forth looking for
>>tools that I know I'm the only one who's used them.
>>This getting old ---- sucks, I'm telling you.
>
>
> An excellent reason to buy more tools. :)
>
Yeah. You know you are really getting up there when you find yourself
checking out those "geezer model" socket sets at the local Sears with
the huge labels.

Re: DOH brakes!
 

DougW proclaimed:

> Old Crow wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:34:38 -0500, "DougW" wrote:
>
>
>>>And I still can't find my brake pliars. :( Don't ya hate it when
>>>tools grow legs.....
>>
>>Yeah. Where I work now, my projects are ------ between 2 buildings
>>and a parking area. Since I'm used to having 2 or 3 stalls within
>>walking distance of my toolbox this either means a lot of walking or
>>leaving tools ------ out all over the place. I've worn out a bunch of
>>shoes in the last year and a half walking back and forth looking for
>>tools that I know I'm the only one who's used them.
>>This getting old ---- sucks, I'm telling you.
>
>
> An excellent reason to buy more tools. :)
>
Yeah. You know you are really getting up there when you find yourself
checking out those "geezer model" socket sets at the local Sears with
the huge labels.

Re: DOH brakes!
 

DougW proclaimed:

> Old Crow wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:34:38 -0500, "DougW" wrote:
>
>
>>>And I still can't find my brake pliars. :( Don't ya hate it when
>>>tools grow legs.....
>>
>>Yeah. Where I work now, my projects are ------ between 2 buildings
>>and a parking area. Since I'm used to having 2 or 3 stalls within
>>walking distance of my toolbox this either means a lot of walking or
>>leaving tools ------ out all over the place. I've worn out a bunch of
>>shoes in the last year and a half walking back and forth looking for
>>tools that I know I'm the only one who's used them.
>>This getting old ---- sucks, I'm telling you.
>
>
> An excellent reason to buy more tools. :)
>
Yeah. You know you are really getting up there when you find yourself
checking out those "geezer model" socket sets at the local Sears with
the huge labels.

Re: DOH brakes!
 

On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:31:29 -0600, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
wrote:

>DougW proclaimed:
>
>> Old Crow wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:34:38 -0500, "DougW" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>>And I still can't find my brake pliars. :( Don't ya hate it when
>>>>tools grow legs.....
>>>
>>>Yeah. Where I work now, my projects are ------ between 2 buildings
>>>and a parking area. Since I'm used to having 2 or 3 stalls within
>>>walking distance of my toolbox this either means a lot of walking or
>>>leaving tools ------ out all over the place. I've worn out a bunch of
>>>shoes in the last year and a half walking back and forth looking for
>>>tools that I know I'm the only one who's used them.
>>>This getting old ---- sucks, I'm telling you.
>>
>>
>> An excellent reason to buy more tools. :)
>>
>Yeah. You know you are really getting up there when you find yourself
>checking out those "geezer model" socket sets at the local Sears with
>the huge labels.

I warrantied a couple of Craftsman sockets a while back and the new
ones have the laser etched numbers on 'em. I don't like 'em, because
when the sockets are dirty it's extremely hard to see the numbers,
especilly through old eyes. I much preferred the stamped numbers.
--
Old Crow "Yol Bolson!"
'82 FLTC-P "Miss Pearl"
'95 YJ Rio Grande
BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, MAMBM


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Re: DOH brakes!
 

On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:31:29 -0600, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
wrote:

>DougW proclaimed:
>
>> Old Crow wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:34:38 -0500, "DougW" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>>And I still can't find my brake pliars. :( Don't ya hate it when
>>>>tools grow legs.....
>>>
>>>Yeah. Where I work now, my projects are ------ between 2 buildings
>>>and a parking area. Since I'm used to having 2 or 3 stalls within
>>>walking distance of my toolbox this either means a lot of walking or
>>>leaving tools ------ out all over the place. I've worn out a bunch of
>>>shoes in the last year and a half walking back and forth looking for
>>>tools that I know I'm the only one who's used them.
>>>This getting old ---- sucks, I'm telling you.
>>
>>
>> An excellent reason to buy more tools. :)
>>
>Yeah. You know you are really getting up there when you find yourself
>checking out those "geezer model" socket sets at the local Sears with
>the huge labels.

I warrantied a couple of Craftsman sockets a while back and the new
ones have the laser etched numbers on 'em. I don't like 'em, because
when the sockets are dirty it's extremely hard to see the numbers,
especilly through old eyes. I much preferred the stamped numbers.
--
Old Crow "Yol Bolson!"
'82 FLTC-P "Miss Pearl"
'95 YJ Rio Grande
BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, MAMBM


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Re: DOH brakes!
 

On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:31:29 -0600, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
wrote:

>DougW proclaimed:
>
>> Old Crow wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:34:38 -0500, "DougW" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>>And I still can't find my brake pliars. :( Don't ya hate it when
>>>>tools grow legs.....
>>>
>>>Yeah. Where I work now, my projects are ------ between 2 buildings
>>>and a parking area. Since I'm used to having 2 or 3 stalls within
>>>walking distance of my toolbox this either means a lot of walking or
>>>leaving tools ------ out all over the place. I've worn out a bunch of
>>>shoes in the last year and a half walking back and forth looking for
>>>tools that I know I'm the only one who's used them.
>>>This getting old ---- sucks, I'm telling you.
>>
>>
>> An excellent reason to buy more tools. :)
>>
>Yeah. You know you are really getting up there when you find yourself
>checking out those "geezer model" socket sets at the local Sears with
>the huge labels.

I warrantied a couple of Craftsman sockets a while back and the new
ones have the laser etched numbers on 'em. I don't like 'em, because
when the sockets are dirty it's extremely hard to see the numbers,
especilly through old eyes. I much preferred the stamped numbers.
--
Old Crow "Yol Bolson!"
'82 FLTC-P "Miss Pearl"
'95 YJ Rio Grande
BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, MAMBM


--
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