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11-22-2009, 10:20 PM
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Brake Job
Today, I finally had a break from the rain (it has been pouring for a week straight and I have no shelter to work in), so I got onto the brakes.
First was the transmission brake band adjustment for the 5th time. But, this time I did it to factory specs by tightening the adjuster all the way down, marking the bolt and then turning it out exactly 3 turns. I drained 700ml of transmission fluid and 500ml of engine oil and added Lucas transmission stop slip and Lucas oil stabilizer. I then put on a complete set of 4 new rotors and 4 new sets of brake pads. I was working on the last brake as dark fell and completed it just as the rain returned. I am tired and will sleep well tonight, but with a good feeling of accomplishment. Jazzmine's messy engine  Now you know my mug  Bet they won't look like that for too long 
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#2
11-22-2009, 11:04 PM
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Re: Brake Job
Congratulations! I love the feeling of going to bed after a productive day of car maintenance!
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11-23-2009, 08:24 AM
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Re: Brake Job
Great Job! Now you can paint the calipers.
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#5
11-23-2009, 10:26 AM
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Re: Brake Job
Is that John Hoffman's old pearlie?
Edit: Yes it is. This is what the engine is supposed to look like in the "Pristine Pearlie." Get to work!  
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2009 Volvo C70 T5 2008 Volvo S80 V8 2006 Range Rover Sport 2001 Audi S8 Last edited by Green1995SVX; 11-23-2009 at 10:30 AM.
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#6
11-23-2009, 10:51 AM
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Re: Brake Job
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 Remember there are pristine detailing coveralls and maintenance/ brake job coveralls for dirty work only. They are not interchangable! Surgical scrubs are also acceptable. .
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#7
11-23-2009, 12:06 PM
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Re: Brake Job
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Pearlie was sold at 172,310miles Now Jazzmine has 224,400miles Get to work indeed!  But, function before fashion. There is not much use in detailing an engine that is leaking out every seal (exaggeration). Also, the front plastic pan from under the car is missing, so all the road dirt accumulates too. Maybe someone has one for me? I will need to get one before the winter and road salt comes,( though the layer of oil over everything is a good rust inhibitor. )
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