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changed the rear brakes
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:48 am
by scherry2
picked up shoes and new drums and changed the rears out today. easy job only took 2 hours. i changed the fronts out a few months ago so i should be good for a while.nothing like working on your own vehicle. knowing its done right.
Re: changed the rear brakes (scherry2)
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 9:02 am
by keithvibe
since you have replaced the hardward... did you bleed the entire system so that you have brand new brake fluid? You know over time condensation builds up in the system and the constant heat and cool of the fluid reduces the effectiveness. So you should do that as well.
Re: changed the rear brakes (keithvibe)
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:58 pm
by scherry2
yea i did. would have been nice to have one of those do it yourself bleeder kits. but i had my son help me. Kent-Moore j-1859-a steering wheel removal tool is a must, sure beats the alt to remove the drum. lol
Re: changed the rear brakes (scherry2)
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:03 pm
by keithvibe
http://www.amazon.com/OEM-2503...MDP44I've use this for years and years... works perfect!
Re: changed the rear brakes (keithvibe)
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 4:57 am
by Water boy
Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »
http://www.amazon.com/OEM-2503...MDP44I've use this for years and years... works perfect! Got mine at Auto Zone some years ago.Yep, works great.Ditto on the fluid exchange.
Re: changed the rear brakes (Water boy)
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:14 am
by keithvibe
Quote, originally posted by Water boy »Got mine at Auto Zone some years ago.Yep, works great.Ditto on the fluid exchange.i got mine from harbor freight for about 4 bucks... LOL
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:09 am
by Water boy
I love Harbor Freight.Got one about 8 miles down the road.But you have to "work" the coupons and special sales to get the best $$$ deals.
Re: changed the rear brakes (keithvibe)
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:04 pm
by scherry2
Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »
http://www.amazon.com/OEM-2503...MDP44I've use this for years and years... works perfect! nice! i'll be ordering one this week.