Gearhead Thread

[Diomedes]

No idea, sorry.

These are the brakes for what, the car?

[Tomahawk]

A jeep, but unfortunately I probably need to do it for the Riv too. Damn my cheapness not allowing me to pay somebody to do it.

Speaking of the Riviera, my all aluminum 3 row radiator will be arriving in a couple days. It will transfrom it from just being a kickass cool car to literally the coolest vehicle on the road.

[Diomedes]

this is a decent read on drum brake work:


http://www.allpar.com/fix/brake-drums.html

[Tomahawk]

There is an excellent pic of the entire assembly before removal, but since it won't let me share it, they're dicks. Even with that, if a comment section were available, I'd let him know about a tool made specifically to remove/install the shoe hold down spring.

[Sgt PSN]

Remember this?:



The guys who made the Tron Lightcycle decided to make their own and threw a Harley engine in it:



Vroooom!

[SD]

I replaced the master cylander in my truck twice over the last year. Now the farger is leaking again. The first time I replaced it I figured the cylinder I bought was defective since it only lasted 4 months. This one has lasted around 8. Any suggestions as to why these fargers keep leaking? I'm thinking there's imbalance somewhere in my brake system. I'm done with this truck in 2 weeks as it is.

[smeags]

ok so i picked up this 2001 subaru forester L from a cousin. got it for dirt cheap so i couldnt pass it up. so far so good. runs great, only 116k ob the engine. trans was rebuilt four years under warranty and the cat convertor was also replaced.

i like the car. def not something i'd go mudding with but for the price and the uses i can get out of it beyond everyday transportation (pulling my boat and tailgating) i think it's a steal. 

[DH]

no more nisssan?

[smeags]

nah still have the sentra. letting junior use it for now.

[Diomedes]

I replaced the master cylander in my truck twice over the last year. Now the farger is leaking again. The first time I replaced it I figured the cylinder I bought was defective since it only lasted 4 months. This one has lasted around 8. Any suggestions as to why these fargers keep leaking? I'm thinking there's imbalance somewhere in my brake system. I'm done with this truck in 2 weeks as it is.

quick possibilities...(info from a friend..I really don't know much, but he does)

1.)  line contamination?  If the brake line is contaminated, the master cylinder could be failing because dirty fluid (metal particulates, brake dust, etc.) will shred the seals as the cylinder works.
2.)  If the reservoir that sits above the master cylinder has not been replaced, it is possible that blockage in the resevoir is causing the master cylinder to fail because it cannot draw enough fluid, etc.
3.)  If the booster is bad, it could be misdiagnosed as a failed master cylinder..
4.)  finally, an issue involving toyotas and hondas recently surfaced wherein the usage of non-recommended fluids caused swelling of the lines and some kind of problem...more details you'll have to find on your own

[SD]

Good info and thanks. I filled the reservoir up on my way in today (it was bone dry) and now I have decent pressure. Gonna take it around the corner to this shop I know and have them look at it.

[Tomahawk]

Where is it leaking from? Might be as easy as tightening the fittings for the brake lines or replacing the seal where it hooks up to the booster.

[charlie]

Anyone know a ballpark cost in replacing a freeze plug on a 4wd? (nissan xterra)

[Diomedes]

what year is it?

a quick rockauto search shows that the part is inexpensive, but I have no idea how much work it takes to get at it, replace it, and put everything back together.

expect to pay at least one hundred dollars an hour for labor at a reputable shop

[charlie]

2004

there's a coolant leak. The part is like $10... but who knows how far you have to dig in there to get to it.