Teach me (?!?!?!?)

[BlackJohn]

I'm disapointed in you taking so long to do this job. You are fired!Haha

If you had frozen what I told you, smacked it good and hard, t would be out . Then you pull the new one in with the lognut you speak of.
I think you hurried getting the wheel apart and broke the stud were you didn't have to if you finessed it along.
You know the feel of a nut that's going to break with experience and think that's where all this started.
So you can fix this at home and inexpensively.
Put it ll back together and see how it drives.

Sorry to be so blunt but wholly shite man....

John

PS: freezing makes the metal contract is a hint.

[oricha1984]

Originally Posted by BlackJohn

I'm disapointed in you taking so long to do this job. You are fired!Haha
If you had frozen what I told you, smacked it good and hard, t would be out . Then you pull the new one in with the lognut you speak of.

This is taking so long because it is first time doing it.
If you go back to previous post, you will realize that the problem is not removing it, but putting a new one in there. There is no space.
I could have had this fixed the same afternoon it broke, but I chose to take the route of trying to fix it myself.

Originally Posted by BlackJohn

I think you hurried getting the wheel apart and broke the stud were you didn't have to if you finessed it along.
You know the feel of a nut that's going to break with experience and think that's where all this started.

Possibly, I could have broken it when removing it, but it was the first time removing a log nut...
I'm sure I'll know 'the feel of a log nut that is going to break' after I break a few more

Originally Posted by BlackJohn

Sorry to be so blunt but wholly shite man....

I dont think you are being blunt, you just seeing things from your point of view. Imagine yourself doing a wound VAC for the first time; It takes me 20 min at most. Now, you go on google and a forum, and figure out how to do it. See you in a week with an infected wound...

Originally Posted by BlackJohn

PS: freezing makes the metal contract is a hint.

for the hint

[EastCoastCB]

Dang man, that's some gory stuff.
I'd much rather turn wrenches and have my battles with rust and rivets than have to look at open wounds!
We need folks like you to fix folks like me.. "When mowers attack" lmao

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by oricha1984

Imagine yourself doing a wound VAC for the first time; It takes me 20 min at most. Now, you go on google and a forum, and figure out how to do it. See you in a week with an infected wound...

Pffft. With the Chicago Electric 1/2″ Heavy Duty Drill ftom Harbor Freight, I could do Wound Vac in 5 minutes, and that includes the cigarette.

[BlackJohn]

Raul, cheers. I didn't know you were in the medical field. Can you do brain surgery also? I have one that's never been used. Time to get one that works..

John

[oricha1984]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

Dang man, that's some gory stuff.
lmao

I figured I only posted a drawing and not the real images. lol

Originally Posted by Rusty

Pffft. With the Chicago Electric 1/2″ Heavy Duty Drill ftom Harbor Freight, I could do Wound Vac in 5 minutes, and that includes the cigarette.

Believe or not, my wife actually uses drills, chisels and hammers when doing surgeries. lol

Originally Posted by BlackJohn

Raul, cheers. I didn't know you were in the medical field. Can you do brain surgery also? I have one that's never been used. Time to get one that works..
John

I would probably do more harm than good. Wounds & Infusions are my thing
Thanks again for the trick about the cold

[oricha1984]

Ordering new break pads and rotors. I figured what ever I order is probably better than whats in there now.
kit for $65.79
More Information for POWER STOP KOE5382

[BlackJohn]

Originally Posted by oricha1984

I figured I only posted a drawing and not the real images. lol

Believe or not, my wife actually uses drills, chisels and hammers when doing surgeries. lol

I would probably do more harm than good. Wounds & Infusions are my thing
Thanks again for the trick about the cold

Dr. Raul, you are keeping us all in stitches...

John

[oricha1984]

Another quick stop a HF.
$10 for this little set.


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[cadillackid]

I have one of those sets that I keep in the bus for travelling. nice little compact set.
have you found a place that can press your bearing? or do you not need to remove it?
-Christopher

[oricha1984]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

I have one of those sets that I keep in the bus for travelling. nice little compact set.
have you found a place that can press your bearing? or do you not need to remove it?
-Christopher

hey Christopher,
at first I was going by the service manual, but apparently, you can reuse the same bearing: press the hub out with the inner race attached to it, replace studs, press it back in. I'll give that smaller shop a try, see if they do a good job on it

Also, I was going to buy a Torque Wrench from HF ($10), but apparently, this one ($35) is much better, ordered it already.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[oricha1984]

So yesterday afternoon, I called the smaller shop (B&K Auto Repair) and spoke with an employee to set up an appointment (8:00 AM today). I specifically asked if I should call back to speak to the owner, and he said no, you are all set for tomorrow.

Drove in today and the owner ( same guy that was annoyed by me asking him questions last time) tells me he is busy today, are you here to drop off your car. I explained the above and he tells me that his employees dont know whats going on there, you should had spoken to me. He said to just call him later to find a spot.

Left the place and drove straight to Honda Dealership, $150 later I had the new stud replaced in about 30 minutes.
Moral of the story, you pay for what you get I guess.
I honestly don't know how some of these smaller shops stay in business. I assume it has to be a supply/demand situation. Too many cars on the road and not enough shops to service them all.

[cadillackid]

what it amounts to is if said small shop is busy (like you say lots of broken cars). then they think they can treat some people like low-life.. my personal *GUESS* is that someone came in with a much larger project (more $$$ )and they gave your spot away... ie someone that has electrical / computer issues where they charge DOUBLE the hourly rate... GRRR
-Christopher

[oricha1984]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

what it amounts to is if said small shop is busy (like you say lots of broken cars). then they think they can treat some people like low-life.. my personal *GUESS* is that someone came in with a much larger project (more $$$ )and they gave your spot away... ie someone that has electrical / computer issues where they charge DOUBLE the hourly rate... GRRR
-Christopher

Somehow some people (usually people driven by their ego) feel superior to others because they have certain amount of knowledge. I see it all the time in the medical field.

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[BlackJohn]

In the end it's about the money isn't it? We all do the same shopping around with intention of finding the best product at the right price. You did well at that price. Be thankful you only broke one. And fixed by someone hopefully reputable. Why is it that we obsess so much over what something costs when you absolutely have to have whatever repaired? Is it parting from our disposable incomes that hurts? It's only a piece of paper or an electronic digit anymore. Enjoy life and spend less time worrying about costs.
Now go back to that garage and thank the employee for his assistance in front of the owner. Then say it was a good experience becoming a regular customer, however short-lived. Turn and walk out satisfied you did your best.
So, what's next on the fix it list ?

John

[oricha1984]

Yup, no point wasting brain power on it. I was just sharing my experiences so far.
Althogh ,I have to say, I personally worry more about spending the money vs making more money, because both my wife and I have chosen to work only 2days per week.

Rotors and brake pads should be arriving tomorrow.
Other supplies arrived yesterday.


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[oricha1984]

My first front brake job completed!!!!
Milestone achievement, lol.
Inner pads were basically nonexistent.


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[cadillackid]

yes!!!! congrats!!! definitely was ready for brakes!!! and you saved your rotors!!!
-Christopher

[oricha1984]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

yes!!!! congrats!!! definitely was ready for brakes!!! and you saved your rotors!!!
-Christopher

Thanks!
But I installed new rotors anyways

Next project rear drum brakes.

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[Rusty]

Originally Posted by oricha1984

Thanks!
But I installed new rotors anyways

Good ! now have them turned and they will be ready for next time. Some places do free when you buy pads.


Rear brakes do less work, inertia. Sometimes they just need adjustment.