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Thanks for your input guys. And thankyou Rickybop for very insightful post. I'm new to this but I've been very lucky with limited knowledge...
Thanks guys. But I did seperate the rubber hose from the metal line and STILL there was no fluid coming out. It HAS to be at the cylinder right??...
What's "Blocking" mean?
Gotcha!:cool:
It may be obvious, but after removing the entire front brake assemblies should I COMPLETELY degrease bearings, dust cover, etc and regrease?...
So what's out there for preservative upkeep on all rubber parts? My problem with Armorall is it looks tacky when it's all shiny on your tires...
Doncha just LOVE folks that think a thread is stupid but take time to respond!:rolleyes: Is Armorall REALLY that good for preserving the...
I've removed the entire brake assembly from the left front wheel. When I removed the rubber hose from the cylinder not a drop of fluid came out....
The brake line stories really make me cringe!!! Great stuff here!
My worst "Please GOD! Tell me I didn't just do what I think I did!!" moment was back in NYC,in the garage preparing to move DASBOOT to Florida....
What's the most excruciating/laboreous thing you've had to do over on your ride for whatever reason and/or the dumbest mistake you've made? Like...
That's what I'm thinking also. I can't imagine BOTH lines being clogged or damaged. I'm suprised that cylinders would seize too! Ya know......this...
Rickybop.....thanks for your offer. I think I'll just go ahead and get new ones. It sems the quickest, easiest way to go. Thank you all for your...
slammed....that's BEAUTIFUL!!! I'd be REAL happy with a finish like that. I gotta start asking around to see who can do this. Thanks!
Thanks guys! The original paint is lookin' just fine after reading your replies.
I wasn't even thinking of tires when I posted this. I didn't think anyone would ride on tires that old! I meant the rubber bushings and gaskets...
OK.....LESS than ALMOST mint! Come on....work with me here!
Yeah yeah, I know......you've had one in your wallet since high school!!!:rolleyes: But really, do any of you have 30, 40 or 50+ yr old cars with...
OK! I KNOW this like asking "How much does a car cost?".....but assuming the body is in ALMOST mint condition, how much could I expect to spend on...
You guys are KILLIN' ME!!!!! I'm getting visions of DASBOOT with a shine requiring welders goggles to look at! Maybe it's time to re-evaluate...
WOW!! There's a LOT more to this than I realized! What's a clay bar?
I need to either rebuild my '60 falcon front brake cylinders or buy new ones. How complicated is the rebuild? Can I just disassemble them, clean...
"My back started hurting when I read that." Excuse my ignorance, but is waxing this car more of a job than I think it is? I do remember using a...
I'll give it a shot Don. Thanks!
My '60 Falcon wagon is still sporting her original black enamel. She shines up quite well as it but I don't usually polish her. Any suggestions?...
Thank you my friend! I'd REALLY hate to have my windows pop out on I-95 sometime!!!
BRAVO Themoose!!! Brilliant and enlightening little article! Yes...the garage gets VERY hot, especially this time of year. Easily 87 degrees +!...
Thanks Lowkat but there isn't ANY fluid coming through the line at all. I removed the bleeders and absolutely nothing came out. Now that I think...
I think I have one small can of acetone sitting around but it's only a quart or so. Thanks for the thought though. I'll take it out just to be...
Is there a spray for this? Silicone maybe?
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