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- Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:11 pm
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: any one here planning on becoming mobil soon
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- Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:49 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: any one here planning on becoming mobil soon
- Replies: 291
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- Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:15 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: any one here planning on becoming mobil soon
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- Views: 114981
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:33 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: any one here planning on becoming mobil soon
- Replies: 291
- Views: 114981
I'm not sure what kind of tools you're working with but inexpensive line wreches don't always fit very well. I have some cheapo line wrenches and last time I worked on my brakes, I ended up using a regular craftsman open end wrench because it fit better. My line wrench was stripping. If it's just ti...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:41 pm
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
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I appreciate the advice. I fully intend to drive it around and see if it gets better. I was just making sure you understood that the wheel was locking up extremely easily. Now that I think of it, the first time I noticed this, I jacked it up and spun the wheel by hand. If I spun it fast enough, it w...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:46 pm
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
That's pretty slick. I actually made one of these using a jar. I made holes in the lid for a valve stem from an inner tube and a hose that fits tightly in the lid and goes to the bottom of the jar.You have to pump it up with a bike pump. It's a low tech cheapo trick. For the price, the sprayer setup...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:51 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
The only problem with trying to drive with slight pressure is usually only 3 wheels are turning and one is leaving a black streak of expensive rubber on the street. If I drive with no pressure and very careful stops, it gets better when they warm up. Either way, I like your idea and I will try it so...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:53 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
It does go away. When I spin the wheel off the ground, I get a slight rub in one part of the rotation. It must be slightly out of round or there is just a rough spot. I'm suprised it hasn't worn off from driving. I actually emory clothed both drums just to clean them up but maybe there is pitting I'...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:52 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
The problem does go away with driving but comes back after it sits for a day or two. I've driven it about 150 miles and had the wheels off 3 times. There's no rust but I haven't had them checked for out of round. It's one thing I can't do at home. That's probably the problem. I located a good NAPA a...
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:20 pm
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
Bob, Thanks for the pep talk. I know I'll get it. I'm just anxious to get out of my current living situation and out on the road. Even if it's just for a while. I have been tracing my hydraulic lines and it appears this thing has some sort of split system where one side of the master works one front...
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:16 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
I'm beginning to get frustrated with this. Maybe a better description of whats happening is a total LOCK UP of one front wheel or the other. I've had 30 something odd vehicles and never experienced anything like this. I am taking into account everyones advice on parts replacement but I just want to ...
- Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:34 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
I've been using NAPA primarily. What I like to see is someone who isn't afraid to open the old books under the counter. That's where all the info is. It doesn't seem like everything has made it on to their computers yet. They have to open a book to find my B500. Their computer doesn't cover it. I'm ...
- Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:08 pm
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
- Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:59 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
- Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:56 am
- Forum: Stuff Forum
- Topic: Brake Help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20110
I did rebuild 5 them(wheel cylinders). Mostly because I needed 6 of them. I have had the wheels back apart and they aren't leaking yet but I am sure some of them will. Back to back surgeries have made me temporarily poor. What's really confusing me is first , the driver wheel was locking. I took it ...