.........I need them to be changed, it costs a lot of money to change them, and, I don't want to pay over 150 just to change my brakes, which I already have. Is it easy to change rear shoes on a 95 honda accord 4 door? or not? Is there a website that shows how to do it step by step, please reply, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!I have a 1995 Honda Accord with rear shoe brakes, I have looked at them before and they are almost gone.......Changing rear brake shoes is easy. The best advice is to change one side first - if you are not sure if you have it right, check the other-side for the correct installation as you go. There is normally a leading shoe (Front - smaller lining) %26amp; trailing shoe (Rear -larger lining).I have a 1995 Honda Accord with rear shoe brakes, I have looked at them before and they are almost gone.......justbrakes is cheap for brake pads. but once they open it up will prob find about $500.00 worth of stuff that needs to be doneI have a 1995 Honda Accord with rear shoe brakes, I have looked at them before and they are almost gone.......I have a 95 Accord aswell and I got just my brake pads changed about 5 months ago and it was a little over 50 dollars!Pads are easy to change. Get a book at an auto parts store.your best bet is to swing by an auto parts store like autozone and look at thier repair manuals section and you should be able to get an idea of what is involved. if you have a bit of mechanical knowhow it's not that difficult, but changing drum brakes is definately more difficult that replacing pads on the front. it should not be that expensive as long as the drums aren't scored. if all you have to replace are the shoes, it'll be around $40 for those at a parts store. but if the shoes are worn away and the metal backing of the shoe has damaged the inside of the drum then you are in for a bit more of an expense. while you are at the parts store, go ahead and price these.
good luckBrake shoes are a dirty job. Disc brake pads are easier.
I have done both but heres a word of advise.
Brakes can mean the difference between you living or quick death if you are not familiar with the ins and outs.
Shoe replacement is dirty and not something you want to learn if possible considering the risk. Midas does shoes for around $100 a wheel with a lifetime guarentee.
Life expectancy with improperly done brakes may be like the lottery. If lucky you might just get by. If unlucky you might lose your life or cause someone else to lose theirs
For $200 you can rest easy that when you REALLY NEED to stop , you will.
Do you feel lucky?
Friday, 16 September 2011
What's the funniest quotes you have heard of?
here are some of my:
Best answer goes to the person who replies with the funniest quote! Have fun!
You may have heard of these, or made them, this is only for fun...
Putting the laughter back into manslaughter.
When shooting a mime, don't use a silencer or his friends will hear you.
Don't steal. The government hates competition.
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
What do you call a black man flying a plane? A pilot you racist.
Imagine there were no hypothetical situations.
Children in the dark cause accidents, accidents in the dark cause children.
Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.
Before you insult a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you insult him, you'll be a mile away, and have his shoes.
Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.
When life gives you lemons, cut them in half and squirt life in the eye!
I told the butcher I'd give him $10 if he got the meat down off the top shelf. He said he couldn't. The steaks were too high.
Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
Children: You spend the first 2 years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next 16 years telling them to sit down and shut-up.
Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Mary had a little lamb,
The Midwife died of Shock !
Mary had a little lamb,
You've heard this before
But did you know she passed her plate
and had a little more!
Reality is a hallucination caused by a lack of alcohol.
If you think the problem is bad now, just wait until we’ve solved it.
How long a minute is, depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re on.
Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.
If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise.
How do you know when you run out of invisible ink?
Male zebras have white stripes, but female zebras have black stripes.
Whenever I feel like exercise, I lie down until the feeling passes.
The only two facilities that work on the bell system are schools and prisons.
You know, the more I see of people, the more I like pigs.
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.
Diplomacy is the art of saying “nice doggy” until you can find a gun.
A diplomat tells you to go to hell and make you happy to be on your way.
I used to think I was indecisive, but now I’m not so sure..
There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, hire someone, or forbid your kids to do it.
You will be a winner today. Pick a fight with a four-year-old.
“Mr Gandhi, what do you think of Western Civilization?” “I think it would be a good idea.”
If you have a difficult task, give it to someone lazy … that person will find an easier way to do it.
The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up
I couldn’t repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
Due tomorrow? Do tomorrow.
Real lies, real eyes, realize.
Ababbababbbabaaababbababbabab= Long Time No C
If your parents never had children, chances are, you won’t either.
Don't judge a book by its movie.
He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce I keep the house.
If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving is not meant for you.
I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do you want—an adorable pancreas?What's the funniest quotes you have heard of?I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.
Having sex at 80 is like trying to play Billiards with a rope, instead of a stick!!!.What's the funniest quotes you have heard of?Not easy you covered almost everything
Eagles may soar but weasels don't get stuck in plane engines
If at first you don't succeed - Destroy any evidences that your tried
When in doubt mumble, when in trouble delegate
That's all I can come up right now, don't want to just cut and past more answersWhat's the funniest quotes you have heard of?Im lucky not to have memory loss, at least i dont have memory lossI think too much sleeping is bad for my health, that's why I quit thinking.heres sum funny facebook comments :P http://96c41741.picturesetc.net
Best answer goes to the person who replies with the funniest quote! Have fun!
You may have heard of these, or made them, this is only for fun...
Putting the laughter back into manslaughter.
When shooting a mime, don't use a silencer or his friends will hear you.
Don't steal. The government hates competition.
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
What do you call a black man flying a plane? A pilot you racist.
Imagine there were no hypothetical situations.
Children in the dark cause accidents, accidents in the dark cause children.
Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.
Before you insult a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you insult him, you'll be a mile away, and have his shoes.
Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.
When life gives you lemons, cut them in half and squirt life in the eye!
I told the butcher I'd give him $10 if he got the meat down off the top shelf. He said he couldn't. The steaks were too high.
Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
Children: You spend the first 2 years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next 16 years telling them to sit down and shut-up.
Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Mary had a little lamb,
The Midwife died of Shock !
Mary had a little lamb,
You've heard this before
But did you know she passed her plate
and had a little more!
Reality is a hallucination caused by a lack of alcohol.
If you think the problem is bad now, just wait until we’ve solved it.
How long a minute is, depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re on.
Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.
If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise.
How do you know when you run out of invisible ink?
Male zebras have white stripes, but female zebras have black stripes.
Whenever I feel like exercise, I lie down until the feeling passes.
The only two facilities that work on the bell system are schools and prisons.
You know, the more I see of people, the more I like pigs.
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.
Diplomacy is the art of saying “nice doggy” until you can find a gun.
A diplomat tells you to go to hell and make you happy to be on your way.
I used to think I was indecisive, but now I’m not so sure..
There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, hire someone, or forbid your kids to do it.
You will be a winner today. Pick a fight with a four-year-old.
“Mr Gandhi, what do you think of Western Civilization?” “I think it would be a good idea.”
If you have a difficult task, give it to someone lazy … that person will find an easier way to do it.
The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up
I couldn’t repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
Due tomorrow? Do tomorrow.
Real lies, real eyes, realize.
Ababbababbbabaaababbababbabab= Long Time No C
If your parents never had children, chances are, you won’t either.
Don't judge a book by its movie.
He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce I keep the house.
If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving is not meant for you.
I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do you want—an adorable pancreas?What's the funniest quotes you have heard of?I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.
Having sex at 80 is like trying to play Billiards with a rope, instead of a stick!!!.What's the funniest quotes you have heard of?Not easy you covered almost everything
Eagles may soar but weasels don't get stuck in plane engines
If at first you don't succeed - Destroy any evidences that your tried
When in doubt mumble, when in trouble delegate
That's all I can come up right now, don't want to just cut and past more answersWhat's the funniest quotes you have heard of?Im lucky not to have memory loss, at least i dont have memory lossI think too much sleeping is bad for my health, that's why I quit thinking.heres sum funny facebook comments :P http://96c41741.picturesetc.net
How Do i Make My School UniForm Look Cute ?
I hate my uniform , I Haft to wear a white T-Shirt (tucked into my skirt ) , Gray Skirt (knee length) , Navy Blue Cardy , Navy Blue Knee High Socks (I push them down ) , black leather shoes %26amp; A Blue Tie .
We are not allowed , Earrings (Only Studs) , Bracelets , Make Up (I Only Wear Mascara %26amp; Lip Gloss )
How Can i make my Uniform look Cute ? WithOut Braking the School Rules ?
P.s. - I Know Im Not Supposed to look cute in a uniform but its just so horrible i need to change it a bit :)
%26amp; Im 13 btwHow Do i Make My School UniForm Look Cute ?ooh thats hard. I'd just make the best of what you've got. At my school, I can't even wear studs in my ears!
If you really have to tuck your skirt in, do it loosly so its not as tight in your skirt.
I think it would look cuter if you wore your socks knee high - just below the knee. You can even get some with tiny bows on the side of them. if they have to be blue then just glue them on yourself.
I'd wear some black dolly shoes (or ballerina shoes). Mine have gold studs on them.
wear a very thin knecklace under your shirt so its not very visible.
pleated skirts look cute too.
could you get a nice jacket and bag?
experiment with differnt hairstyles everday. If im in a rush, i tend to just do a ten second backcomp in my hair and stick a bow in. its dead quick and looks sweet. or ill plait it before i go to bed and then wake up and just scruch some mousse in to it. same also very quick.
I wouldnt start rolling up your skirt or wearing your tie really short though. Im 15 and i never have. It looks tacky.
i hope i helped.How Do i Make My School UniForm Look Cute ?Wear a bow in your hair
wear a tie
wear brooches (pins)How Do i Make My School UniForm Look Cute ?well put ur hair up w/ a colorful cilp or head band. waer rings,and colorful scarves or a hat if you can. hope i helpedum i go to a private school to and we have a strict clothing guideline to
luckily we don't wear uniforms. seems to me you can't do much but you can do dome things to your locker or backpack. rhinestone your bookbag and ad pictures and brightcolors to your lockerMaybe do you hair really cute bowss..head band , clips.
Maybe wear peace sign studs.you can wave ur hair a little bit and you can put a really light lip gloss on. u can also put a diamond clip (not real diamonds) or u can wear a vest?you cant do much. Cant wear flats/heels? then no.
ugly skirt cant alter? no.
not even stick out ur shirt a bit no.
you just have to be lucky enuff to be gorgeous sorry :)Omg ? Do you Go to Ksc in Kirkby ?? If you are What Year r u in Im in year 9 ?? lol
Anyway if ur not i av the same school rules , What i do is Loads of bright clips , TONS of mascara %26amp; Lip Gloss and if Mr Stevenson says something i go into the toilets and put more on :) ha ha
We are not allowed , Earrings (Only Studs) , Bracelets , Make Up (I Only Wear Mascara %26amp; Lip Gloss )
How Can i make my Uniform look Cute ? WithOut Braking the School Rules ?
P.s. - I Know Im Not Supposed to look cute in a uniform but its just so horrible i need to change it a bit :)
%26amp; Im 13 btwHow Do i Make My School UniForm Look Cute ?ooh thats hard. I'd just make the best of what you've got. At my school, I can't even wear studs in my ears!
If you really have to tuck your skirt in, do it loosly so its not as tight in your skirt.
I think it would look cuter if you wore your socks knee high - just below the knee. You can even get some with tiny bows on the side of them. if they have to be blue then just glue them on yourself.
I'd wear some black dolly shoes (or ballerina shoes). Mine have gold studs on them.
wear a very thin knecklace under your shirt so its not very visible.
pleated skirts look cute too.
could you get a nice jacket and bag?
experiment with differnt hairstyles everday. If im in a rush, i tend to just do a ten second backcomp in my hair and stick a bow in. its dead quick and looks sweet. or ill plait it before i go to bed and then wake up and just scruch some mousse in to it. same also very quick.
I wouldnt start rolling up your skirt or wearing your tie really short though. Im 15 and i never have. It looks tacky.
i hope i helped.How Do i Make My School UniForm Look Cute ?Wear a bow in your hair
wear a tie
wear brooches (pins)How Do i Make My School UniForm Look Cute ?well put ur hair up w/ a colorful cilp or head band. waer rings,and colorful scarves or a hat if you can. hope i helpedum i go to a private school to and we have a strict clothing guideline to
luckily we don't wear uniforms. seems to me you can't do much but you can do dome things to your locker or backpack. rhinestone your bookbag and ad pictures and brightcolors to your lockerMaybe do you hair really cute bowss..head band , clips.
Maybe wear peace sign studs.you can wave ur hair a little bit and you can put a really light lip gloss on. u can also put a diamond clip (not real diamonds) or u can wear a vest?you cant do much. Cant wear flats/heels? then no.
ugly skirt cant alter? no.
not even stick out ur shirt a bit no.
you just have to be lucky enuff to be gorgeous sorry :)Omg ? Do you Go to Ksc in Kirkby ?? If you are What Year r u in Im in year 9 ?? lol
Anyway if ur not i av the same school rules , What i do is Loads of bright clips , TONS of mascara %26amp; Lip Gloss and if Mr Stevenson says something i go into the toilets and put more on :) ha ha
What do you think of the first two chapters of a book I'm writing?
I have a hard time getting started, but this is what I have. I'll introduce the characters in the next chapter I think. I like to write in prose. What do you think?
Chapter 1
Soft rainy overcast. That day where the car ahead's brake lights blur six inches past the bumper through the window in the haze. Little droplets and their red borders creeping down those glass eyes like tears until they're wiped away. The red. It's good. It's the only color in a somber palette of gray. It's that winter rain, where the air smells like evergreen. Where when the drips drop on the dirt, the dry mist that rises is like the dead raising their hands for help. The city sedated, the music quiet, something happens. The Usuals with their eyes on their three-stripe adidas tennis shoes look up. The Usuals, who have never played tennis, look around. At puddles on the ground and the walls that shield the crawling cars. Lack of shadows that make everything blend into a utopia of melancholy. The Usuals perk up for some reason. The world is changing pace, so should they, they think, they know, they act. Generics playing in the Usuals stereo. They turn it down. They think, they figure, they listen. They listen to the road. To the cars driving by them. How their cars bend like elastic back and forth every time a van goes speeding by. Today, they think. Today is the day that they break away, they think. They know. They wish. The gray is too much. Eyes, half open, the Usuals sip their Folgers and think. They look around, maybe for the first time in a week. Maybe a year. Maybe a lifetime. Foot alternating, pedal to pedal, stop go, stop go, they look, they hope. They hope for a car accident. Maybe something graphic. Today, it's the day. Pretty soon the sun comes out and the brake lights damper, the droplets evaporate, the red is thrown back into the palette of supposed brightness. The Usuals, their half horizontal lips fold into the pissed off crescendo that they enjoy so much. The worms who lacked oxygen find their way to the sidewalk. They fry. The Usuals didn't notice. The worms, whose lives ended so that the Usuals could see. They did, for a minute. They saw, they noticed, they hoped. And then they forgot. And then there will come soft rains.
Chapter 2
On the corner of Yale and Second is a school with four hundred students. Ninth through twelfth grade, none of them can stand it for one second. It's one of those schools that, in the sixties when the Usuals built it for two hundred thousand dollars, must have looked futuristic. Now it looks dated and dusty, like a science exhibit from nineteen fifty six. The students share a similar sentiment. The teaching techniques were trendy when the school was brought up. Backhand rap-pings, public embarrassment, and other corporal punishment that only a school with a reputation for discipline can possibly justify. Uniforms, punishment, a mass of masks disguising the very individuality that threatens to poison the foundation. Here is where a hero is born, that rises above the toxic air of oppression and stands with chest puffed and gawks at the authority that attempts to enslave him. No such hero is bred in this place. No such hero is needed for the lives of all four hundred students to run smoothly and slyly, slipping between the gaps of their pencils and their ears, studiously awaiting the next weekend so they can get consume whatever they can find and escape for a few hours. Monday morning is back to business, though. No questions asked. No such questions are needed for the lives of the 16-1 ratio faculty members to smoothly run through their job. Why complicate things. Twenty ruler taps train the slobs for society. Twenty ruler taps to save the world.
Tuesday, the drizzle dampens the decks where the masses wait for the bell to puncture their ears and hopes. Nihilism is instilled subconsciously in every wanderer there. They just have to reach the end. Just have to finish to Friday. No heroes, few people, but some remain, some resilient residents remain intact. They don't stand under the cover of the pathway between the two corridors. They stand in the cool rain and let their clothes get wet. They look up into the sky and curse God and let the rain fall on their faces and let it sting their eyes and let it make them uncomfortable. They smile a smile that is hard to define. A smile that tells the masses that they are alive and they don't wait for Friday to live. No heroes, no questions, just people. People are a necessity.What do you think of the first two chapters of a book I'm writing?I must say it does sound interesting, but I believe you have far too much description going on. This leads to confusion and then the interest is lost. Please take no offense, I do see great potential. Hope I have helped you.What do you think of the first two chapters of a book I'm writing?Fantastic. Keep writing.What do you think of the first two chapters of a book I'm writing?oooo this sounds very interesting, seems like a end of the world type of book.I must say, that was extremely confusing. If you maybe didn't describe so many things all at once, the plot might be a bit less convolutedSlow it down. The language may sound cool, but after about ten sentences of that stream-of-thought thing, it's just difficult to follow and very annoying. Keep it limited. Use it for emphasis, or no one will want to read more than two paragraphs.
Speaking of paragraphs, break every once in a while. It makes the whole thing SO much easier to follow. And this doesn't matter a lot, but you have some very short chapters going on here.
It looks interesting, but I honestly have no idea what is going on. Form your plot. Make it clear. You have good description skills, just make sure you tone it down and let the reader know what's going on.
Good luck. :)That was really good and interesting! I couldn't stop reading because of how interesting it was! But you need to remove quite a bit of detail, there's so much I can't figure out what you were talking about! Nonetheless, you're a great writer! Good job!
Chapter 1
Soft rainy overcast. That day where the car ahead's brake lights blur six inches past the bumper through the window in the haze. Little droplets and their red borders creeping down those glass eyes like tears until they're wiped away. The red. It's good. It's the only color in a somber palette of gray. It's that winter rain, where the air smells like evergreen. Where when the drips drop on the dirt, the dry mist that rises is like the dead raising their hands for help. The city sedated, the music quiet, something happens. The Usuals with their eyes on their three-stripe adidas tennis shoes look up. The Usuals, who have never played tennis, look around. At puddles on the ground and the walls that shield the crawling cars. Lack of shadows that make everything blend into a utopia of melancholy. The Usuals perk up for some reason. The world is changing pace, so should they, they think, they know, they act. Generics playing in the Usuals stereo. They turn it down. They think, they figure, they listen. They listen to the road. To the cars driving by them. How their cars bend like elastic back and forth every time a van goes speeding by. Today, they think. Today is the day that they break away, they think. They know. They wish. The gray is too much. Eyes, half open, the Usuals sip their Folgers and think. They look around, maybe for the first time in a week. Maybe a year. Maybe a lifetime. Foot alternating, pedal to pedal, stop go, stop go, they look, they hope. They hope for a car accident. Maybe something graphic. Today, it's the day. Pretty soon the sun comes out and the brake lights damper, the droplets evaporate, the red is thrown back into the palette of supposed brightness. The Usuals, their half horizontal lips fold into the pissed off crescendo that they enjoy so much. The worms who lacked oxygen find their way to the sidewalk. They fry. The Usuals didn't notice. The worms, whose lives ended so that the Usuals could see. They did, for a minute. They saw, they noticed, they hoped. And then they forgot. And then there will come soft rains.
Chapter 2
On the corner of Yale and Second is a school with four hundred students. Ninth through twelfth grade, none of them can stand it for one second. It's one of those schools that, in the sixties when the Usuals built it for two hundred thousand dollars, must have looked futuristic. Now it looks dated and dusty, like a science exhibit from nineteen fifty six. The students share a similar sentiment. The teaching techniques were trendy when the school was brought up. Backhand rap-pings, public embarrassment, and other corporal punishment that only a school with a reputation for discipline can possibly justify. Uniforms, punishment, a mass of masks disguising the very individuality that threatens to poison the foundation. Here is where a hero is born, that rises above the toxic air of oppression and stands with chest puffed and gawks at the authority that attempts to enslave him. No such hero is bred in this place. No such hero is needed for the lives of all four hundred students to run smoothly and slyly, slipping between the gaps of their pencils and their ears, studiously awaiting the next weekend so they can get consume whatever they can find and escape for a few hours. Monday morning is back to business, though. No questions asked. No such questions are needed for the lives of the 16-1 ratio faculty members to smoothly run through their job. Why complicate things. Twenty ruler taps train the slobs for society. Twenty ruler taps to save the world.
Tuesday, the drizzle dampens the decks where the masses wait for the bell to puncture their ears and hopes. Nihilism is instilled subconsciously in every wanderer there. They just have to reach the end. Just have to finish to Friday. No heroes, few people, but some remain, some resilient residents remain intact. They don't stand under the cover of the pathway between the two corridors. They stand in the cool rain and let their clothes get wet. They look up into the sky and curse God and let the rain fall on their faces and let it sting their eyes and let it make them uncomfortable. They smile a smile that is hard to define. A smile that tells the masses that they are alive and they don't wait for Friday to live. No heroes, no questions, just people. People are a necessity.What do you think of the first two chapters of a book I'm writing?I must say it does sound interesting, but I believe you have far too much description going on. This leads to confusion and then the interest is lost. Please take no offense, I do see great potential. Hope I have helped you.What do you think of the first two chapters of a book I'm writing?Fantastic. Keep writing.What do you think of the first two chapters of a book I'm writing?oooo this sounds very interesting, seems like a end of the world type of book.I must say, that was extremely confusing. If you maybe didn't describe so many things all at once, the plot might be a bit less convolutedSlow it down. The language may sound cool, but after about ten sentences of that stream-of-thought thing, it's just difficult to follow and very annoying. Keep it limited. Use it for emphasis, or no one will want to read more than two paragraphs.
Speaking of paragraphs, break every once in a while. It makes the whole thing SO much easier to follow. And this doesn't matter a lot, but you have some very short chapters going on here.
It looks interesting, but I honestly have no idea what is going on. Form your plot. Make it clear. You have good description skills, just make sure you tone it down and let the reader know what's going on.
Good luck. :)That was really good and interesting! I couldn't stop reading because of how interesting it was! But you need to remove quite a bit of detail, there's so much I can't figure out what you were talking about! Nonetheless, you're a great writer! Good job!
Can i rap,,,rap hip hop?
out of 10
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisCan i rap,,,rap hip hop?its great. who r ur influences?Can i rap,,,rap hip hop?Rhyme scheme is WAY too simple:
Six,
Kicks,
Add %26quot;internal rhymes%26quot;, meaning rhymes within your lines, not just end rhymes.
So besides the fact the you have almost no flow,
the content is good. =) So its a mixed bag.hair ideas sad lonely poems
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisCan i rap,,,rap hip hop?its great. who r ur influences?Can i rap,,,rap hip hop?Rhyme scheme is WAY too simple:
Six,
Kicks,
Add %26quot;internal rhymes%26quot;, meaning rhymes within your lines, not just end rhymes.
So besides the fact the you have almost no flow,
the content is good. =) So its a mixed bag.
Rap hip hop,, what you think please rate?
out of 10
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisRap hip hop,, what you think please rate?1Rap hip hop,, what you think please rate?If you can't take criticzism why ask for it? The whole eye thing is pretty cool though.
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisRap hip hop,, what you think please rate?1Rap hip hop,, what you think please rate?If you can't take criticzism why ask for it? The whole eye thing is pretty cool though.
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Rate this rap about my life????????rap hip hop?
out of 10
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisRate this rap about my life????????rap hip hop?dont listen to CHRIS M ur aewsome u voted me best answer last time i just wanted to drop by and show u somemore suport! and everyone who says u aint dope dont listen to em u R dopeRate this rap about my life????????rap hip hop?thats not raping thats just leting ppl know your going to comit sucideRate this rap about my life????????rap hip hop?Entertaining and good word play. Now all u need is a good chorus.
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisRate this rap about my life????????rap hip hop?dont listen to CHRIS M ur aewsome u voted me best answer last time i just wanted to drop by and show u somemore suport! and everyone who says u aint dope dont listen to em u R dopeRate this rap about my life????????rap hip hop?thats not raping thats just leting ppl know your going to comit sucideRate this rap about my life????????rap hip hop?Entertaining and good word play. Now all u need is a good chorus.
Can i rap???????????rhh?
out of 10
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisCan i rap???????????rhh?your lyrics r wonderful but we need to hear ur voice!Can i rap???????????rhh?put it on youtube, then let em decideCan i rap???????????rhh?Likin' the lyrics, pretty heartfelt. Technically speaking your rhymes aren't all too amazing but I suppose that's something that comes in time. In terms of content I was very impressed and from the first line I can tell how this song is very personal to you and how honest your lyrics are about growing up and family. Your content is strong and you have the right idea but if you had some more metaphors and multi-syllable lyrics it would be even more impressive. Nice job though!
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisCan i rap???????????rhh?your lyrics r wonderful but we need to hear ur voice!Can i rap???????????rhh?put it on youtube, then let em decideCan i rap???????????rhh?Likin' the lyrics, pretty heartfelt. Technically speaking your rhymes aren't all too amazing but I suppose that's something that comes in time. In terms of content I was very impressed and from the first line I can tell how this song is very personal to you and how honest your lyrics are about growing up and family. Your content is strong and you have the right idea but if you had some more metaphors and multi-syllable lyrics it would be even more impressive. Nice job though!
Rate this rap,lots of multis,,,rap hip hop?
out of 10
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisRate this rap,lots of multis,,,rap hip hop?Serious rapping mate. Put that to the right beat and you got some raw emotion. Yes finish, it's good. 7/10.. it's good but it's not as good as it could beRate this rap,lots of multis,,,rap hip hop?http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…
CHECK THAT OUT, it will help ...
People to see you copied this rapRate this rap,lots of multis,,,rap hip hop?7/10
Try to go more complex and don't go for 4 or more syllable multies that puts off the readerThat's a 6.5/10
It's that first line that I just couldn't figure out
I'd finish. Then go back and fix that first lineyour rhyming style reminds me of cam'ron a lot, and his early tracks like on confessions of fire, he had that kind of content too. id give it 7/10, judging by the fact an average rap is 5/10 in my book this is pretty good, definately finish it....
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisRate this rap,lots of multis,,,rap hip hop?Serious rapping mate. Put that to the right beat and you got some raw emotion. Yes finish, it's good. 7/10.. it's good but it's not as good as it could beRate this rap,lots of multis,,,rap hip hop?http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…
CHECK THAT OUT, it will help ...
People to see you copied this rapRate this rap,lots of multis,,,rap hip hop?7/10
Try to go more complex and don't go for 4 or more syllable multies that puts off the readerThat's a 6.5/10
It's that first line that I just couldn't figure out
I'd finish. Then go back and fix that first lineyour rhyming style reminds me of cam'ron a lot, and his early tracks like on confessions of fire, he had that kind of content too. id give it 7/10, judging by the fact an average rap is 5/10 in my book this is pretty good, definately finish it....
Do i have potential,please ansa no one ever does?
out of 10
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisDo i have potential,please ansa no one ever does?a little less cussing! porr favor, but over good (:Do i have potential,please ansa no one ever does?Robocop sugarpop???
Hahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
are you on meth?
Ok at best, kinda sketchy.
Lyrics matter but delivery means more.
Ask big and PAC.
Don't ask em to bob their heads,,, grab their eardrums and MAKE them bob their head.
But you kinda suck.
Nothin personal just tru.cs files does anyone know what
my daddy f-u-ck-e,d off , before i hit the earth
so you can imagine , that kinda s-h.i.t hurt
looking at my friends, playing with their paps
so if your a loving father , im paying you props
my mom was only 20, i ended and bust her youth
but she said it, was more rewarding seeing my first tooth
always getting up early,to head to work each day
being a shitty waitor ,carrying a beach tray
my grandad has m-s , but hed always rise above
to collect me from school , as i look with eyes of love
next stop the sweet shop, for a can of coke
robo cop sugar pop , the poor man is broke
the father i never got, hed take his shoes
if i was feeling down , hed brake my blues
always their for me, but now in a wheel chair
now its my turn to prove, that i really care
and then their was my nan , who spoled me material treats
who thought me about life , and our bacterial streets
thought me how to be a man , and right from wrong
but shed accept my decison , to light this bong
me and mommy moved out , when i was either five or six
now she was on her own , could she survive the kicks
as she parted her parents , moving to a quiet house
which was also the residence , for a many a white mouse
us we wernt the richest , but who really cares
because we would rather, have eachother than be billionaires
so lets do the mathimatics , my father never needed him
look what i have acheved, already exceeded him
if he went to one of games , hed see i was offencily skilled
ball hitting the back of the net , as i had the defence killed
should i finish
be truthful
also do you like my name im irish so changed it from irisDo i have potential,please ansa no one ever does?a little less cussing! porr favor, but over good (:Do i have potential,please ansa no one ever does?Robocop sugarpop???
Hahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
are you on meth?
Ok at best, kinda sketchy.
Lyrics matter but delivery means more.
Ask big and PAC.
Don't ask em to bob their heads,,, grab their eardrums and MAKE them bob their head.
But you kinda suck.
Nothin personal just tru.
Rc Nitro wheels move when the car is in neutral. the clutch is fine please help ???
hi there i have a 1:10 nitro gas car. it has 18cxp vertex engine. When i start the car the wheel start to spin really fast in neutral, i can stop this by applying the brake. I have checked the clutch shoes and they are prefectly fine. I closed the throttle by adjusting the idle screw this how ever slowed down the wheels moving but the car started to hesitate and the noise changes as if the engine was going to shut off on me?? what other needled do i need to adjust in ordered to stop the wheel moving in neutral ??Rc Nitro wheels move when the car is in neutral. the clutch is fine please help ???Couldn't tell you how to fix it mine did the same till i got a new OS 18 engine that seemed to fix all the problems i was having. T-Maxx
My rc wheels move in neutral why could this be ???
hi there i have a 1:10 nitro gas car. it has 18cxp vertex engine. When i start the car the wheel start to spin really fast in neutral, i can stop this by applying the brake. I have checked the clutch shoes and they are prefectly fine. I closed the throttle by adjusting the idle screw this how ever slowed down the wheels moving but the car started to hesitate and the noise changes as if the engine was going to shut off on me?? what other needled do i need to adjust in ordered to stop the wheel moving in neutral ??My rc wheels move in neutral why could this be ???All Nitro RC cars when running have some movement of the drive wheels, this is because they all work on a centrifugal clutch. To stop the car moving when started, you need to place the car on a stand so that all wheels are clear of the ground and start it up. Once running turn the idle screw until the engine sounds like it's almost stalling, then turn the screw about 1 - 2 turns the other way. This should be around the optimum running mixture for the car. so only minor adjustments are needed.My rc wheels move in neutral why could this be ???Hi
How about fitting stronger clutch springs?
Very best regards
GeordieMy rc wheels move in neutral why could this be ???Try trimming the clutch shoes,so it will only move at a higher RPM.
How about fitting stronger clutch springs?
Very best regards
GeordieMy rc wheels move in neutral why could this be ???Try trimming the clutch shoes,so it will only move at a higher RPM.
Why cant i walk away?
Ive been w/the same guy for over 7 years, almost 8. We also have a 5 year old together, whom is going to be the 1 they%26#039;ll suffer the most if i do leave. So do I, do i leave a man who never shows me in any way that he cares about me except when he wants sex, then he does a complete turn around %26amp; is the nicest guy. When he%26#039;s not, he is dis-respectful %26amp; he can be so dam cold! He doesn%26#039;t do anything with his son except play ******* video games w/him %26amp; when their doing that it seems like he%26#039;s yelling at our son for not playing the game right. He also gives our son rides on the love of his life (at he time) his go-cart, which he literally works on 24-7. All day %26amp; night he%26#039;s f**king around w/that go-cart. He doesn%26#039;t do anything with me or our son together as a family, EVER!! He doesn%26#039;t even barley spend holidays w/us. He doesn%26#039;t ever take us anywhere, we never do anything fun. My folks have bought every single piece of clothing my son has ever had! %26amp; so much more! But ofcorse he doesn%26#039;t acknowledge any of it! My folks have helped us out SO much %26amp; he acts like its nothing! I don%26#039;t even know if he%26#039;s ever even thanked them, for anything! He is a mean man with major anger issues that he denies. Yes he has hit me, %26amp; i told myself i would Leave him if it ever happened again, this last time was the worst %26amp; yet i still stayed! I don%26#039;t know why %26amp; I hate myself for not being stronger but he%26#039;s got a hold over me that i cant explain. The few times he%26#039;s given me something (out of no where) he always took them back, other than that he never has given me flowers not even a card on our anniversary, all 7 of %26#039;em! ! Actually he%26#039;s given me 3 things for my bday %26amp; xmas that i was able to keep %26amp; all 3 were the same thing - a gift card, from the same store. Anything else he has given me he ended up taking back with out me knowing %26amp; sold whatever it was, spending the money on himself! He thinks im so ungrateful since he pays the rent with money that he doesn%26#039;t have to do **** for! He doesn%26#039;t have a real job %26amp; what he does do is nothing to be proud of! He blows hundreds of dollars on himself %26amp; his toys yet he cant even give me 200.00 for groceries. when I ask him for gas money, which he drives my truck whenever the hell he wants, he gets all pissy! I cook for this man everyday, i do his laundry %26amp; im always cleaning up after him because he doesn%26#039;t do a dam thing around the house, He doesn%26#039;t even throw his trash in the trash can, He%26#039;s gotten so many parking tickets while driving my truck, that i have credit agency%26#039;s after me now since he refuses to pay them! he%26#039;s gotten us evicted or we were told to leave almost every place we%26#039;ve ever lived. He has literally almost ruined me 7 my life so why the **** cant i walk away? I know i need to leave him for the sake of my son but i don%26#039;t have anyway, any money to do it! I feel stuck %26amp; strapped down without having any strength to brake free! I love the man he was when we 1st started seeing each other, but he%26#039;s long gone %26amp; I know this. I guess i was just hoping i was wrong %26amp; that he would change but they never change, do they?? I know my son is going to hate me when we do leave because he wont understand, the thought of that scares me to death! My son is all i have %26amp; for him to hate me will just make it that much harder!! So please can anyone give me an answer ? can anyone give me any kind of hope? Im scared %26amp; I don%26#039;t know if i have it in me, pathetic isn%26#039;t it? %26amp; to those of u who are ready to insult me in anyway for being weak, just remember u haven%26#039;t walked in my shoes, u have no idea how ive lived my life so don%26#039;t say shitty things please, why would u want to shove someone down in the dirt who is trying to find away out of her situation!Why cant i walk away?I won%26#039;t insult you for being weak, but your boy is 5. Your parents obviously love their grandson, so if I were you, and everything you said is true, I%26#039;d ask your parents if they would provide somehow for a shelter for the boy for a couple of months while you file for divorce. You need to find a place to be also, that%26#039;s stable, even if it%26#039;s with your parents. A non drinking or druggie friend would be ok too. But only send your son with your parents, or the state will take him. As soon as you send him to your parent%26#039;s place, then go to the court the same day and file for divorce and full custody. If he hit you before, he%26#039;ll definately do it when you do this, so you can set it up where you have a witness, webcams work good, neighbors are even better, run outside, so you have witnesses. Tell a neighbor ahead of time. If you are not a drinker or druggie, you can get full custody, and state protection. If you have been arrested in the last 5 years, (the age of your child) then you probably are screwed. Go on my profile, and write to me. I will help you all I can. I got custody of my 2 y/o daughter back in %26#039;82, so I%26#039;m somewhat experienced at this stuff. Back then it was very rare for a man to get custody of his daughter. Her mom was doing what your husband is doing now, so maybe I can help. It%26#039;s really not about you or your husband, it%26#039;s all about your kid.
Please don%26#039;t give me the points, I didn%26#039;t answer this for the attention, I am concerned about you and you son. Give the ten points to someone else.Why cant i walk away?I am truly sorry for your situation. I%26#039;m a father and I don%26#039;t know why anyone would rather play with a go-cart than my kids, but who knows what%26#039;s going on in his head. My mother in law is in your shoes. She%26#039;s been with my father in law for over 40 years and she%26#039;s been miserable everyday of her life. She wouldn%26#039;t leave because of the kids, money, no family support, and she has no self worth. Let me say first of all hubby needs to do with out for a little while. Tell your parents to stop helping you with money, if he doesn%26#039;t have a job how is he in control of the money? The sex issue needs to be talked about and fast you shouldn%26#039;t have to suffer for his needs you have needs also and I know our needs (husbands and wives) are different. Maybe he doesn%26#039;t know that. Start getting involved with the go-cart maybe, ask questions about it, ride it with him and your son, do some research about the motor. If he doesn%26#039;t seem to want to be involved it%26#039;s maybe because he doesn%26#039;t know how. Let me say guys are pretty dumb for the most part we need a lot of training you just have to make it seem like we made ourselves smarter while you hold the puppet strings. Don%26#039;t make threats to him and promises to yourself that don%26#039;t get made. If you keep doing it things will never change. Life is hard and some times you have to hit it just as hard as it%26#039;s hit you. I have discovered the power of Oprah after fighting her for years she has won and wow what a new world I live in. We can change I promise we just need the right strings to be pulled for us. I hope you find one thing in here that might help you along the way.
Please don%26#039;t give me the points, I didn%26#039;t answer this for the attention, I am concerned about you and you son. Give the ten points to someone else.Why cant i walk away?I am truly sorry for your situation. I%26#039;m a father and I don%26#039;t know why anyone would rather play with a go-cart than my kids, but who knows what%26#039;s going on in his head. My mother in law is in your shoes. She%26#039;s been with my father in law for over 40 years and she%26#039;s been miserable everyday of her life. She wouldn%26#039;t leave because of the kids, money, no family support, and she has no self worth. Let me say first of all hubby needs to do with out for a little while. Tell your parents to stop helping you with money, if he doesn%26#039;t have a job how is he in control of the money? The sex issue needs to be talked about and fast you shouldn%26#039;t have to suffer for his needs you have needs also and I know our needs (husbands and wives) are different. Maybe he doesn%26#039;t know that. Start getting involved with the go-cart maybe, ask questions about it, ride it with him and your son, do some research about the motor. If he doesn%26#039;t seem to want to be involved it%26#039;s maybe because he doesn%26#039;t know how. Let me say guys are pretty dumb for the most part we need a lot of training you just have to make it seem like we made ourselves smarter while you hold the puppet strings. Don%26#039;t make threats to him and promises to yourself that don%26#039;t get made. If you keep doing it things will never change. Life is hard and some times you have to hit it just as hard as it%26#039;s hit you. I have discovered the power of Oprah after fighting her for years she has won and wow what a new world I live in. We can change I promise we just need the right strings to be pulled for us. I hope you find one thing in here that might help you along the way.
Can you proofread my essay?
This is my second draft, I just need you to read over it and tell me if it is understandable, if I have any sentence structure mistakes and all that. Also, tell me if I need to elaborate more in certain areas. I will give best answer to the most helpful answer!
Here's the topic:
%26quot;Write about something that happened to you, or that you did, that you never want to forget. How have your feelings about this event changed?%26quot;
* When I was younger, and still lived in Mexico, I loved going to a town called Talamantes. It was about half an hour away from my home. About twenty minutes it was a regular paved road, and the rest was a dirt road. My dad and my mom would sometimes let me drive, but as I was too short to reach the gas, I would seat on their laps. So basically all I did was turn the wheel, but it could not be more fun. The road was a little bumpy, from the rain, but still I loved every single moment. An aunt and uncle of my father lived there, and they had this very modest home, but their property was large. They had a sown field, where they would grow alfalfa, oats, and corn. They also had a few animals, I believe it was about five cows, three pigs, and several chickens. But my favourite part was the irrigation ditch, where Ilka and I would spend so much time. Ilka is my cousin, she and her mother lived there as well, but her mom worked in the city, so Ilka would stay alone with her grandparents all the time. Ilka and I were really good friends, we would play for hours with our Barbie dolls, and we would go to the irrigation ditch and swim, or fish the charalito fish, to later set them free.
* Sometimes we would go on to the neighbours鈥?property, which was on the other side of the irrigation ditch. There was an improvised wooden bridge, which I hated because I was always terrified that it would brake, but it never did. We were probably eight or nine years old, and we were always by ourselves, which made it much more fun. We would walk to another small river that we loved. On our way I would admire the tall and beautiful pecan trees, apple trees, and peach trees that were perfectly lined up. Ilka and I would pick pecans and peaches from the ground and ate them as we walked. Once we arrived, we took of our shoes and got into the water. There might have been snakes and spiders, but it never crossed my mind, we were just having fun.
* Ilka鈥檚 grandmother, who was my dad鈥檚 aunt, made the most delicious foods. And what amazed me the most, was that she made it all with stuff they grew on their ranch, or from the animals they had. That was the first time I drank milk from a cow I had petted earlier. Tia Vike, that鈥檚 what we would call her, also made quince jelly, burnt milk fudge, and all sorts of fruits like apples, pears, and peaches with syrup in jars. She would always give my mom a jar of fruit when she came to pick me up. Then we would eat it when we got home, and I would start to count the seconds till I could go back.
* I have not been back there in seven years, and now that I think of it, it has been a very long time. But I cannot, and don want to get the memories out of my head. But something has changed, I am no longer a kid, and that place has probably changed as much as I have. I do not want to go back and see it. I know that it would not change my memories, but it will ruin that magic that as kids we give things, but in my heart, I will always treasure that place, forever.Can you proofread my essay?For %26quot;about twenty minutes%26quot;
Break, not %26quot;brake%26quot;.
Eat %26quot;them as we walked%26quot;.
%26quot;took%26quot; off %26quot;our shoes.%26quot; In the paragraph you're talking about many trips, but in this sentence you switch to one trip. I suggest %26quot;Once we arrived we%26quot; would take off %26quot;our shoes and%26quot; get %26quot;into the water%26quot;.
%26quot;That was the first time I drank milk from a cow I had petted earlier.%26quot; I'd put this sentence before the one before it and change the wording. It's kind off awkward.
Overall you have a lot of run on sentences and you have way, way too many commas. Read up on how to use commas and try to use other punctuation for variety. : ; - ( )
Don't take my criticism the wrong way, it's a really good essay with a lot of meaning. It's also actually interesting to read which almost never happens with school essays.Can you proofread my essay?%26quot;About twenty minutes it was a regular paved road, and the rest was a dirt road. My dad and my mom would sometimes let me drive, but as I was too short to reach the gas, I would seat on their laps.%26quot;
I noticed a few things that could sound better
Here is my correction:
%26quot;For about twenty minutes it was a regular paved road, then the rest was a dirt road. My dad and mom would sometimes let me drive, but as I was too short to reach the gas, I would sit on their laps.%26quot;
And another
%26quot;I believe it was about five cows, three pigs, and several chickens.%26quot;
It could sound better
%26quot;I believe there was about five cows, three pigs and several chickens.%26quot;
And
%26quot;or fish the charalito fish, to later set them free.%26quot;
Could possibly be
%26quot;or fish for charalito fish, and later set them free.%26quot;
Also .. are you sure this is an essay.. Usually essays are based around a particular topic, not writing stories..
The rest is actually very nice.
Another thing though, if you refer to someone as 'mom', maybe you should stick to mom throughout, instead of sometimes calling her mom and then sometimes calling her mother.
Here's the topic:
%26quot;Write about something that happened to you, or that you did, that you never want to forget. How have your feelings about this event changed?%26quot;
* When I was younger, and still lived in Mexico, I loved going to a town called Talamantes. It was about half an hour away from my home. About twenty minutes it was a regular paved road, and the rest was a dirt road. My dad and my mom would sometimes let me drive, but as I was too short to reach the gas, I would seat on their laps. So basically all I did was turn the wheel, but it could not be more fun. The road was a little bumpy, from the rain, but still I loved every single moment. An aunt and uncle of my father lived there, and they had this very modest home, but their property was large. They had a sown field, where they would grow alfalfa, oats, and corn. They also had a few animals, I believe it was about five cows, three pigs, and several chickens. But my favourite part was the irrigation ditch, where Ilka and I would spend so much time. Ilka is my cousin, she and her mother lived there as well, but her mom worked in the city, so Ilka would stay alone with her grandparents all the time. Ilka and I were really good friends, we would play for hours with our Barbie dolls, and we would go to the irrigation ditch and swim, or fish the charalito fish, to later set them free.
* Sometimes we would go on to the neighbours鈥?property, which was on the other side of the irrigation ditch. There was an improvised wooden bridge, which I hated because I was always terrified that it would brake, but it never did. We were probably eight or nine years old, and we were always by ourselves, which made it much more fun. We would walk to another small river that we loved. On our way I would admire the tall and beautiful pecan trees, apple trees, and peach trees that were perfectly lined up. Ilka and I would pick pecans and peaches from the ground and ate them as we walked. Once we arrived, we took of our shoes and got into the water. There might have been snakes and spiders, but it never crossed my mind, we were just having fun.
* Ilka鈥檚 grandmother, who was my dad鈥檚 aunt, made the most delicious foods. And what amazed me the most, was that she made it all with stuff they grew on their ranch, or from the animals they had. That was the first time I drank milk from a cow I had petted earlier. Tia Vike, that鈥檚 what we would call her, also made quince jelly, burnt milk fudge, and all sorts of fruits like apples, pears, and peaches with syrup in jars. She would always give my mom a jar of fruit when she came to pick me up. Then we would eat it when we got home, and I would start to count the seconds till I could go back.
* I have not been back there in seven years, and now that I think of it, it has been a very long time. But I cannot, and don want to get the memories out of my head. But something has changed, I am no longer a kid, and that place has probably changed as much as I have. I do not want to go back and see it. I know that it would not change my memories, but it will ruin that magic that as kids we give things, but in my heart, I will always treasure that place, forever.Can you proofread my essay?For %26quot;about twenty minutes%26quot;
Break, not %26quot;brake%26quot;.
Eat %26quot;them as we walked%26quot;.
%26quot;took%26quot; off %26quot;our shoes.%26quot; In the paragraph you're talking about many trips, but in this sentence you switch to one trip. I suggest %26quot;Once we arrived we%26quot; would take off %26quot;our shoes and%26quot; get %26quot;into the water%26quot;.
%26quot;That was the first time I drank milk from a cow I had petted earlier.%26quot; I'd put this sentence before the one before it and change the wording. It's kind off awkward.
Overall you have a lot of run on sentences and you have way, way too many commas. Read up on how to use commas and try to use other punctuation for variety. : ; - ( )
Don't take my criticism the wrong way, it's a really good essay with a lot of meaning. It's also actually interesting to read which almost never happens with school essays.Can you proofread my essay?%26quot;About twenty minutes it was a regular paved road, and the rest was a dirt road. My dad and my mom would sometimes let me drive, but as I was too short to reach the gas, I would seat on their laps.%26quot;
I noticed a few things that could sound better
Here is my correction:
%26quot;For about twenty minutes it was a regular paved road, then the rest was a dirt road. My dad and mom would sometimes let me drive, but as I was too short to reach the gas, I would sit on their laps.%26quot;
And another
%26quot;I believe it was about five cows, three pigs, and several chickens.%26quot;
It could sound better
%26quot;I believe there was about five cows, three pigs and several chickens.%26quot;
And
%26quot;or fish the charalito fish, to later set them free.%26quot;
Could possibly be
%26quot;or fish for charalito fish, and later set them free.%26quot;
Also .. are you sure this is an essay.. Usually essays are based around a particular topic, not writing stories..
The rest is actually very nice.
Another thing though, if you refer to someone as 'mom', maybe you should stick to mom throughout, instead of sometimes calling her mom and then sometimes calling her mother.
I'm 18. Tired of being made fun of for being overweight.?
I'm from a town where the girls are total witches. They literately brake girls down thinking they are ugly and fat. I want to change. I really do. I get dressed in shorts throw my hair up then go to the park to go walking but I get nervous when I see other people there and then I chicken out and leave. I want to be how I used to be. I can't even stand looking at myself sometimes, just because my confidence level goes negative every time I look at my body. I'm depressed because of the way I look. I need advice, have you been in my shoes before? I'm starting college in August so I have a clean slate, I want to be the fun outgoing girl I used to be that everyone loved. What is a fun way to workout? What are good things to do while losing weight? How can I be me again?I'm 18. Tired of being made fun of for being overweight.?Things that have helped me lose weight:
1. Drink plenty of water! Use the following website to figure out how much you should drink: http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm
2. Exercise! I like to exercise at home using youtube.com. Type in sparkpeople. You'll get all kinds of videos in the results. Pick one and do it! These workouts are like a one size fits all. The lady tells you alternatives of the exercise you can do if it's too hard or easy. It's pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sparkpeople%26amp;aq=0
3. Eat healthy snacks instead of things like potato chips, candy, chocolate, etc. Eat something like an apple, celery, banana, yogurt, etc.I'm 18. Tired of being made fun of for being overweight.?I used to be quite big in my late teens, and lost the weight (and have easily kept it off for 14 years) adopting an 'Eat Less - Exercise More' lifestyle. Also:
1. Learn to cook wholesome meals from scratch and ditch ready meals/ take-outs. Don't have biscuits, cakes or crisps in the house.
2. Eat porridge or a big plate of muesli with chopped fruit and nuts for breakfast - it really fills you for hours. I sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar on as it can be a little bland otherwise.
3. Best thing I ever did was buy a bicycle and cycle everywhere on it. It's fun, and (for me) it was the most effective way to lose weight. I also walk instead of using a car unless the journey is more than 3 miles.Those rubber-elastic work out bands are good for working out your arms. I still do Callanetics which was a fitness video workout from the 1980s - you can buy the DVD on ebay. It's dated, but it seriously tones you up :)
Before you do anything drastic ....are you sure you're overweight? It sounds like those girls in your town have confidence issues, which is why they put others down to desperately try and make themselves feel better (if you are happy in yourself it doesn't even enter your head to make others suffer). I recently bumped into a girl who used to bully others at school, and she admitted it was nothing to do with the victims, and was everything to do with hating her self - she was basically jealous of everyone and that's why she lashed out.I'm 18. Tired of being made fun of for being overweight.?Okay, by what you're saying, I don't know if you are fat. Check you're BMI. It will tell you if you are normal weight or overweight. And if you are overweight, go on google and search ways to be healthy and lose weight. It helps me. Hope this helps!!!Are peanuts safe for dogs multiple tables
1. Drink plenty of water! Use the following website to figure out how much you should drink: http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm
2. Exercise! I like to exercise at home using youtube.com. Type in sparkpeople. You'll get all kinds of videos in the results. Pick one and do it! These workouts are like a one size fits all. The lady tells you alternatives of the exercise you can do if it's too hard or easy. It's pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sparkpeople%26amp;aq=0
3. Eat healthy snacks instead of things like potato chips, candy, chocolate, etc. Eat something like an apple, celery, banana, yogurt, etc.I'm 18. Tired of being made fun of for being overweight.?I used to be quite big in my late teens, and lost the weight (and have easily kept it off for 14 years) adopting an 'Eat Less - Exercise More' lifestyle. Also:
1. Learn to cook wholesome meals from scratch and ditch ready meals/ take-outs. Don't have biscuits, cakes or crisps in the house.
2. Eat porridge or a big plate of muesli with chopped fruit and nuts for breakfast - it really fills you for hours. I sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar on as it can be a little bland otherwise.
3. Best thing I ever did was buy a bicycle and cycle everywhere on it. It's fun, and (for me) it was the most effective way to lose weight. I also walk instead of using a car unless the journey is more than 3 miles.Those rubber-elastic work out bands are good for working out your arms. I still do Callanetics which was a fitness video workout from the 1980s - you can buy the DVD on ebay. It's dated, but it seriously tones you up :)
Before you do anything drastic ....are you sure you're overweight? It sounds like those girls in your town have confidence issues, which is why they put others down to desperately try and make themselves feel better (if you are happy in yourself it doesn't even enter your head to make others suffer). I recently bumped into a girl who used to bully others at school, and she admitted it was nothing to do with the victims, and was everything to do with hating her self - she was basically jealous of everyone and that's why she lashed out.I'm 18. Tired of being made fun of for being overweight.?Okay, by what you're saying, I don't know if you are fat. Check you're BMI. It will tell you if you are normal weight or overweight. And if you are overweight, go on google and search ways to be healthy and lose weight. It helps me. Hope this helps!!!
I drive a 2001 Ford Taurus, is all this recommended auto work necessary?
A few days ago I took my '01 Taurus into the dealership for an oil change and had asked them to check my brakes because I suspected I needed new brake pads.
After the oil change, the auto guy called me and said that my brake pads were all down to 1mm and that I may also need to replace one front rotor.
I called a few days later to get a quote for those replacements and the gal said she would type up a quote pulling the information from what was put in my file.
My jaw dropped to the floor when all of the following was included on my quote:
-Both front brake pads (expected)
-Both rear brake pads (expected)
-Front rotors (est. $198)
-Rear drums (est. $215)
-Rear shoes (est. $58)
-Wheel cylinders (est. $104)
-Hardware kit (est. $14)
-Labor estimated to be 3.8 hrs and charge of $272
Background on my car:
- 2001 Ford Taurus SES with 89,700 miles. All new tires last fall, always keep up on oil changes, all fluid levels, etc. Last fall my rear springs were replaced and I had to replace the timing belt gasket after a leak had started prior. The auto guy on the phone this week said, %26quot;everyone was impressed at how well you take care of your car. It's in perfect condition, except your brakes are low.%26quot;
There are NO leaks of brake fluid (or any fluid from beneath the hood or from the rear).
I know that sometimes rotors warp and have to be replaced, I've read that between 100,000-150,000 miles the rear drums MAY need to be replaced, and if your brake fluid is leaking, your wheel cylinders may need to be replaced.
My brake light never came on and there are no leaks. Should all of this auto work be necessary?- really? Or is the autobody trying to take me for another $940 bill?
Please HELP if you can!! I have some driving trips coming up this summer and need to get whatever fixed as soon as possible, but don't want to be charged an arm and a leg if it's not necessary.
THANK YOU in advance!!!I drive a 2001 Ford Taurus, is all this recommended auto work necessary?First and foremost, there is no way your brake pads are down to only 1mm thick so the dude is off his rocker from the get go. Not only would the brake pad lining break up well before that point (relatively brittle stuff) but the metal studs that the brake lining is sintered (manufacturing process) around to help hold it to the metal backing of the pad would have long been exposed to the rotor and your car would have been making ungodly noises every time you hit the brake as the metal studs dug into the metal rotor face which you made no mention of in your posted question so im assuming thats not the case
-Front rotors (est. $198) - maybe, but there are two easy ways to check. run your finger along the rotor and feel for grooves...grooves being present will eat the new pads up at a much faster rate than a flat surface. Another way to check is most rotors have a minimum thickness specification cast into them somewhere. You can check this with calipers or even a ruler if need be. If the rotor is too thin, there is not enough metal present to handle the massive heat generated by braking and they are much more prone to warpage
-Rear drums (est. $215) - negative. Drum brake setups dont stop as well as discs but typically last FOREVER. You could also check the drums with the groove test I mentioned earlier. I had an 88 Bronco II that I put drums/brake shoes on that lasted 150k+ miles before they needed replacing
-Rear shoes (est. $58) - same as above...should not need replacing unless you drive like you are Mario freaking Andretti
-Wheel cylinders (est. $104) - typically the only reason to replace these is because they are leaking fluid. Take a flashlight and look for leaks on the inside face of the tire and back side of the axle flange (end of the axle housing where the rotor sits) assembly. Or does a 01 Taurus have IRS? I dont remember...either way brake fluid doesnt evaporate quickly at all so more than likely you would be able to see residue or some leftover evidence of a leak if one or both are bad. If you see fluid leaking out they need replacing. If your master cylinder stays full and you arent adding fluid, chances are they are fine
-Hardware kit (est. $14) - probably the springs and such that go with the new drum shoe setup but Im not exactly sure to comment reliably on this unless i knew exactly what it is
-Labor estimated to be 3.8 hrs and charge of $272 - sounds about right...how do they sleep at night?! :)
Good luck with your choice and hope your car lasts for many more miles!I drive a 2001 Ford Taurus, is all this recommended auto work necessary?Only authorize replacement of the brake shoes, brake pads, only cut the rotors and drums, do not replace the wheel cylinders, only bleed them, do not replace the rotors unless they are indeed not true, Replace hardware kit for drums.
you can check all the intprices at http://www.autozone.com just browse like the internetI drive a 2001 Ford Taurus, is all this recommended auto work necessary?First of all look at your quote. You are not going to have rear pads and shoes, its one or the other. Your car has rear drums and shoes.
ALWAYS replace rotors in pairs, if you don't you may get braking issues due to the rotor surfaces not being the same. If the rotors are not rusted too bad they may be able to resurface them instead of replacing them.
I have seen a lot of wheel cylinders freeze up or leak. Ask them to show you why it needs to be replaced.
Always a good idea to replace the hardware kit when doing rear shoes. If you don't you take the chance of a spring rusting and breaking that will create more problems. They may be able to resurface the drums if not under spec.
Remove the rear rotors and pads from your quote and recalculate.
any questions feel free to contact me.
After the oil change, the auto guy called me and said that my brake pads were all down to 1mm and that I may also need to replace one front rotor.
I called a few days later to get a quote for those replacements and the gal said she would type up a quote pulling the information from what was put in my file.
My jaw dropped to the floor when all of the following was included on my quote:
-Both front brake pads (expected)
-Both rear brake pads (expected)
-Front rotors (est. $198)
-Rear drums (est. $215)
-Rear shoes (est. $58)
-Wheel cylinders (est. $104)
-Hardware kit (est. $14)
-Labor estimated to be 3.8 hrs and charge of $272
Background on my car:
- 2001 Ford Taurus SES with 89,700 miles. All new tires last fall, always keep up on oil changes, all fluid levels, etc. Last fall my rear springs were replaced and I had to replace the timing belt gasket after a leak had started prior. The auto guy on the phone this week said, %26quot;everyone was impressed at how well you take care of your car. It's in perfect condition, except your brakes are low.%26quot;
There are NO leaks of brake fluid (or any fluid from beneath the hood or from the rear).
I know that sometimes rotors warp and have to be replaced, I've read that between 100,000-150,000 miles the rear drums MAY need to be replaced, and if your brake fluid is leaking, your wheel cylinders may need to be replaced.
My brake light never came on and there are no leaks. Should all of this auto work be necessary?- really? Or is the autobody trying to take me for another $940 bill?
Please HELP if you can!! I have some driving trips coming up this summer and need to get whatever fixed as soon as possible, but don't want to be charged an arm and a leg if it's not necessary.
THANK YOU in advance!!!I drive a 2001 Ford Taurus, is all this recommended auto work necessary?First and foremost, there is no way your brake pads are down to only 1mm thick so the dude is off his rocker from the get go. Not only would the brake pad lining break up well before that point (relatively brittle stuff) but the metal studs that the brake lining is sintered (manufacturing process) around to help hold it to the metal backing of the pad would have long been exposed to the rotor and your car would have been making ungodly noises every time you hit the brake as the metal studs dug into the metal rotor face which you made no mention of in your posted question so im assuming thats not the case
-Front rotors (est. $198) - maybe, but there are two easy ways to check. run your finger along the rotor and feel for grooves...grooves being present will eat the new pads up at a much faster rate than a flat surface. Another way to check is most rotors have a minimum thickness specification cast into them somewhere. You can check this with calipers or even a ruler if need be. If the rotor is too thin, there is not enough metal present to handle the massive heat generated by braking and they are much more prone to warpage
-Rear drums (est. $215) - negative. Drum brake setups dont stop as well as discs but typically last FOREVER. You could also check the drums with the groove test I mentioned earlier. I had an 88 Bronco II that I put drums/brake shoes on that lasted 150k+ miles before they needed replacing
-Rear shoes (est. $58) - same as above...should not need replacing unless you drive like you are Mario freaking Andretti
-Wheel cylinders (est. $104) - typically the only reason to replace these is because they are leaking fluid. Take a flashlight and look for leaks on the inside face of the tire and back side of the axle flange (end of the axle housing where the rotor sits) assembly. Or does a 01 Taurus have IRS? I dont remember...either way brake fluid doesnt evaporate quickly at all so more than likely you would be able to see residue or some leftover evidence of a leak if one or both are bad. If you see fluid leaking out they need replacing. If your master cylinder stays full and you arent adding fluid, chances are they are fine
-Hardware kit (est. $14) - probably the springs and such that go with the new drum shoe setup but Im not exactly sure to comment reliably on this unless i knew exactly what it is
-Labor estimated to be 3.8 hrs and charge of $272 - sounds about right...how do they sleep at night?! :)
Good luck with your choice and hope your car lasts for many more miles!I drive a 2001 Ford Taurus, is all this recommended auto work necessary?Only authorize replacement of the brake shoes, brake pads, only cut the rotors and drums, do not replace the wheel cylinders, only bleed them, do not replace the rotors unless they are indeed not true, Replace hardware kit for drums.
you can check all the intprices at http://www.autozone.com just browse like the internetI drive a 2001 Ford Taurus, is all this recommended auto work necessary?First of all look at your quote. You are not going to have rear pads and shoes, its one or the other. Your car has rear drums and shoes.
ALWAYS replace rotors in pairs, if you don't you may get braking issues due to the rotor surfaces not being the same. If the rotors are not rusted too bad they may be able to resurface them instead of replacing them.
I have seen a lot of wheel cylinders freeze up or leak. Ask them to show you why it needs to be replaced.
Always a good idea to replace the hardware kit when doing rear shoes. If you don't you take the chance of a spring rusting and breaking that will create more problems. They may be able to resurface the drums if not under spec.
Remove the rear rotors and pads from your quote and recalculate.
any questions feel free to contact me.
Brake problems with my volkswagen?
Ok well i have a 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio. It's my first car and i bought it for 500 dollars from my neighbor. It's an automatic, has 187,000 miles on it and the transmission sticks a bit but all around it's been a great car. But now im having some troubles with my brakes. The brake pedal almost touches the floor and the pedal squeaks when i lay off of it. Now my dad is very good with cars and he and I changed the pads and put brand new rotors on the front tires. We also put new shoes on the back tires cause they use drums. however my pedal still goes pretty far down. Is it my master cylinder? How can we check to see what the problem is without taking it to someone and paying 100 dollars fo him to %26quot;look%26quot; at it. My dad was saying on his chevy's there are little star nobs on the back drums that allow you to adjust how far the pedal goes? Is that the things i just need to adjust the star? Please if anyone could give me some advice I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much in advance.Brake problems with my volkswagen?Well to start with, yes, there should be %26quot;star%26quot; adjusters on the back of your rear brake drums. Let's start easy. Those seldom need adjustment because they are self adjusting brakes. They may just need to be snugged up some. Snug the adjuster up just until the tire/wheel will turn about 1.5 turns while jacked up. Then, while in reverse, %26quot;stab%26quot; the brakes, this will help adjust them. It could be your master cylinder and is a likely culprit. After all the work you and your dad did though, let me ask you this...Did you bleed the brakes and put nothing but new and proper specification brake fluid in? If you did not do this, that could be the problem. Water, air and contaminants get into the brake fluid and ruin the hydraulic properties at play in the brake system. Bleed the brakes thoroughly with the proper class brake fluid. After being bleeding and sealing the brake system, check for leaks and to see if the master cylinder is losing brake fluid (when pumping the brakes). If you have thoroughly bled the system and are not finding leaks or a loss of brake fluid level from the master cylinder, the master cylinder is shot. You can rebuild or purchase a new one. Good luck, dealing with brake issues is a pain in the butt.Brake problems with my volkswagen?Jim has done a terrific job handling this one. Good job Jim!!
I will add that the Master Cylinder is not rebuildable on this Volkswagen, and I would NOT recommend you try to do it.
Sounds like air/water to me. A good bleeding should repair this.
I will add that the Master Cylinder is not rebuildable on this Volkswagen, and I would NOT recommend you try to do it.
Sounds like air/water to me. A good bleeding should repair this.
Is car wobbling involved in tire pressure?
My car makes a %26quot;wobbling%26quot; noise, like when you come to a stop it goes %26quot;wobble wobble%26quot; hahah I don't know how to explain it....my mechanic when I just took it in for an oil change said that the tires were over inflated, and he put them back to normal pressure, and after a while that would fix the problem...he said the bearings and everything are ok....also I know I need rear brake shoes, but it doesn't happen only when I put the brakes on...basically is that guy right in saying that the tires will %26quot;get back to normal%26quot; and the wobble will go away after driving on them for a while?
Thanks for any help I can get!Is car wobbling involved in tire pressure?it's not going to get back to normal.
However, you need to consider if it's worth your money to get this fixed. Either new tires or maybe something else.
I would probably try to get an opinion from another mechanic, his explanation sounded a bit fishy.Is car wobbling involved in tire pressure?call a tire shop, they might just be out of balance. It wouldnt cost much to fix, they just put the tires on a machine and hit them with a sledgehammer wherever the machine says to. Probably get away with 40 bucks.
Thanks for any help I can get!Is car wobbling involved in tire pressure?it's not going to get back to normal.
However, you need to consider if it's worth your money to get this fixed. Either new tires or maybe something else.
I would probably try to get an opinion from another mechanic, his explanation sounded a bit fishy.Is car wobbling involved in tire pressure?call a tire shop, they might just be out of balance. It wouldnt cost much to fix, they just put the tires on a machine and hit them with a sledgehammer wherever the machine says to. Probably get away with 40 bucks.
Why won't my rear brakes bleed on my 92 GMC 2500 ?
I changed the leaky left rear whl. cyl. and installed new rear brake shoes. I filled the master, started the truck and proceeded. I was doing the pump %26amp; hold method but could'nt get fluid to come out the left rear bleeder. The brakes are now spongy and seems like the rears are not working. The brakes worked great with the leaky cyl. Maybe I should have just left it leak. What's next and how do I get the light to go out? DaveWhy won't my rear brakes bleed on my 92 GMC 2500 ?Sounds like you have a build-up of sludge or a lot of air in your break lines. Continue doing the pump and hold method until something comes out. If you still get nothing coming out check your brake lines to make sure there are no cracks, holes, kinks or bad connections.Why won't my rear brakes bleed on my 92 GMC 2500 ?i own a repair shop,and what happens some times to them it the proportioning valve gets thrown off center,and it cuts off all the fluid to the rear brakes and when this happens you get no pressure back there all you may have a a lot of air in the system also,,try opening the bleeder screw up,and let it gravity bleed its self it takes a while for the fluid to start coming out of it,buts does a better job than pumping it out if its an old master cylinder and you try pumping it out it usually will damage the cylinder from over pumping it,you can try gravity bleeding and see if that helps, if not id also check the adjust ment on the back shoes they wont work right if there not adjusted right,good luck with it,i hope this help,sWhy won't my rear brakes bleed on my 92 GMC 2500 ?Introduce the brake fluid from the rear wheel cylinder and pump it into the system... this will purge the air (bubble like to go up and not down) and reset the proportioning valve. A good ol clean oil can full of clean brake fluid and a piece of vacuum hose, crack the bleeder open and pump like hell... good luckIf you have the pick-up in the air, and the stands are not under the axle, the weight-sensing proportioning valve thinks there is no weight in the back of the pick-up, and will limit how much fluid gets to the rear wheels.
Place the vehicle either on the ground or on stands. Locate the valve under the rear of the pick-up, and bleed the valve, then the rear wheels (both).
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Place the vehicle either on the ground or on stands. Locate the valve under the rear of the pick-up, and bleed the valve, then the rear wheels (both).
Good Luck
Did I get ripped off?
Ok, I took my 98 DOdge neon for a winter check(102,000km's). My horn failed on me too, so I knew I needed a new one. ANyway, in the end, my brake shoes were seperated, my coolant liquid was changing colour and there was rust on my drums, plus I had to get a brand new horn as opposed to a new one. So, parts and labour for horn, brake shoes, coolant flush, drum rotation and winter check up it came to $702
Can you tell me what you think about how much I paid?
Thank youDid I get ripped off?yea i think you did get ripped off because you could have did all of that your self and it would have been a lot cheaper. Horn cost about $15.00, Brake Shoes cost $15.00, New coolnat cost about $10.00, Drum rotation cost nothing if you do it yourself and a winter check up like at dodge cost about prolly $50.00 So you could have got by for only $90.00 Dodge is a big ripoff!Did I get ripped off?where did you go?Did I get ripped off?If your coolant has never been changed, you needed that.. I hope you got a new thermostat to go with it while they had it drained. You must have miss understood what they did to your brakes.. They do not rotate drums.. They %26quot;Turn%26quot; drums and in the case of your front disc brakes they %26quot;Turn%26quot; the rotors.. That is a term used when they resurface them to true them up at the time you put on new pads or shoes. All discs and drums can have some surface rust in the area where the pads do not touch, that is normal.probably soyes you slightly overpaid a little in the sum of about 300 bucks or more,all of what they done shouldn't have come to no where near that much,its too late now but i hope you don't ever go back the that shop again,that was slightly over pricing that job a little,all shops have different labor rates but that one must have been pretty high,just remember this as a lesson i guess,good luck ,and merry x-mas.You could have done it all your self and saved close to 600 dollars.
New Shoes: 20 to 60 dollars
New drums: 20 to 40 dollars (each)
Resurface drums (off the car): 10 dollars each
New coolant: 12 dollars
New horn:10 to 30 dollars
Being able to do it all your self? Priceless!
Any shop is going to make money on the parts they sell you and to put the parts on. At least when you get the work done in a shop, you have a warranty and you get to keep your hands cleanDo it yourself. Most everything you had done can be done yourself. And you would know it was done. I know sometimes , some shops will charge for something but not actually do the service .I'd say that the seller had you bamboozled--the car is in BAD shape, if your description is accurate. The coolant changing color, to me, is a sign of GRAVE internal engine damage, as in oil getting into the coolant, most likely a blown head gasket. The $702 mentioned is barely the tip of the iceberg--you may be looking at a replacement powertrain. The separated brakeshoes and rusty drums lead me to suspect that this Neon was in the drink.you got riped off done it your self for 100 easy easy work
Can you tell me what you think about how much I paid?
Thank youDid I get ripped off?yea i think you did get ripped off because you could have did all of that your self and it would have been a lot cheaper. Horn cost about $15.00, Brake Shoes cost $15.00, New coolnat cost about $10.00, Drum rotation cost nothing if you do it yourself and a winter check up like at dodge cost about prolly $50.00 So you could have got by for only $90.00 Dodge is a big ripoff!Did I get ripped off?where did you go?Did I get ripped off?If your coolant has never been changed, you needed that.. I hope you got a new thermostat to go with it while they had it drained. You must have miss understood what they did to your brakes.. They do not rotate drums.. They %26quot;Turn%26quot; drums and in the case of your front disc brakes they %26quot;Turn%26quot; the rotors.. That is a term used when they resurface them to true them up at the time you put on new pads or shoes. All discs and drums can have some surface rust in the area where the pads do not touch, that is normal.probably soyes you slightly overpaid a little in the sum of about 300 bucks or more,all of what they done shouldn't have come to no where near that much,its too late now but i hope you don't ever go back the that shop again,that was slightly over pricing that job a little,all shops have different labor rates but that one must have been pretty high,just remember this as a lesson i guess,good luck ,and merry x-mas.You could have done it all your self and saved close to 600 dollars.
New Shoes: 20 to 60 dollars
New drums: 20 to 40 dollars (each)
Resurface drums (off the car): 10 dollars each
New coolant: 12 dollars
New horn:10 to 30 dollars
Being able to do it all your self? Priceless!
Any shop is going to make money on the parts they sell you and to put the parts on. At least when you get the work done in a shop, you have a warranty and you get to keep your hands cleanDo it yourself. Most everything you had done can be done yourself. And you would know it was done. I know sometimes , some shops will charge for something but not actually do the service .I'd say that the seller had you bamboozled--the car is in BAD shape, if your description is accurate. The coolant changing color, to me, is a sign of GRAVE internal engine damage, as in oil getting into the coolant, most likely a blown head gasket. The $702 mentioned is barely the tip of the iceberg--you may be looking at a replacement powertrain. The separated brakeshoes and rusty drums lead me to suspect that this Neon was in the drink.you got riped off done it your self for 100 easy easy work
Whats Wrong and How much!!!???
Within the last week i have noticed that sometimes when i brake something grinds like metal on metal. The same noise appears when i put full right lock on and drive off. Its very disconcerting as you can imagine. How much does it cost to change both front pads and shoes including labour on a ford focus Zetec 2003????Whats Wrong and How much!!!???Depends on the garage and quality of parts, and the area you are located. If they are grinding, then you will most likly need pads (for sure), rotors (for sure), and calipers (most likly). The pads sound like they are toast, the rotors probably wont be able to be salavageable because once grinding is present, the rotor wears down quite fast and they get to the discard point very fast. I would personally do calipers because seals can become damaged by being stretched too far and if there is any corrosion on the piston you can damage the internal squair cut o-ring.
My biggest question is, Didn't you hear the squealing? Thats a squealer tab and is there to tell you the pads are low and need to be changed.
As for costs, prices will very from place to place, the quality of parts, the cost of labour, and the extent of damage. It may not even be the brakes, most likly it is, but there can be other things in the systems causeing it. Take it to a brake shop, dealer, garage, ect and have a FULL brake inspection preformed, and anything that needs to be done, do it. I see people go cheap on brakes, and are always asking me %26quot;Do I really need these parts?%26quot;. The only answer I can give them is %26quot;Do you want to stop, or do you want to slow down?%26quot;.
I have done brake jobs on vheicles that have been $100, brake flush only for maintance, and all the way up to a full 100% brake system, caused by oil in the brake system, Every part of the brake system needed to be changed, and the brake pads and shoes were low so thoes were changed too, that was nearly a $7000 job because of the abs, and that was on a common vehicle too. usually a base price at my shop in CALGARY CANADA is $200 for pads, labour, and the initial inspection, some are less as a base, some are more. My shop rate is $92/hour. With rotors, average $400 for parts, labour, inspection, and with calipers, $700 parts, labour, inspection. It all depends on the car, and what is needed to do the job correctly.
And before people start crawling all over me for the prices I gave. NOT EVERY SHOP USES LOW QUALITLY PARTS. The parts my shop uses are gaurenteed to be better then OEM if available, and they can get pricy at times. When it comes to brakes, CHEAP parts are not good, go for Quality, not cost. Buy the best you can afford.Whats Wrong and How much!!!???Right mate, i had a peugeot 306 and just last year i had to change the pads and the shoes.. it cost me just under 拢200 including labour. THis is a P reg (1996) peugeot.. the bad thing was that, it still didnt make much difference to the braking!
good luck.. best thing is to look around your local garages and shop about!!Whats Wrong and How much!!!???It will be about 拢35 pounds for the pads and about 拢45-拢55 for labour, just watch out for the gargae telling you to replace the discs at the same time (only let them do it if they have a rim on the edge of them that you can catch your finger nail on if you run your nail from the centre of the disc to its edgewhat you are hearing is that sound of the metal backing of where your brake pad were grinding on the rotors. you are looking at $300+ in parts and labor to replace both rortors and new pads.If it's just brake pads, then I would say you could get out of it around $100. There is a good chance it's the rotors too, so you can add at least another $100 for that.
The noise could be either the wear indicator, which is a little piece of tin that rubs the rotor to make a lot of noise to remind you to change the pads, or it's the actual rivits that hold the brake pad onto it's mount. If it's the former, then it's just the pads, if it's the latter, your rotors/drums are probably shot.
The reason you hear it at full right lock is that you are probably doing that right after backing up. Drums readjust themselves to account for wear when you back up, so some metal on the shoes is lightly rubbing the drum, which is actually louder than mashing them into the drum when you brake.A shop will charge you like 69-100 dollars.metal to metal contact invariably means the disks will be damaged patern ones are the cheapest option though they wont last more than two mot's there is also the risk of the caliper piston coming out if the remains of the brake pad wear down sufficiently to enable it to jump outBest thing to do is give your local ford quick fit centre a call, surprisingly they will be as cheap as anywhere.
Don't use the main ford dealer workshops thoughDo it yourself if you have basic mechanical knowledge. A set of front pads should cost about 拢30.
PS .... Been repairing my own cars for the past 40years.I could make a fortune if I started in car repairs!
My biggest question is, Didn't you hear the squealing? Thats a squealer tab and is there to tell you the pads are low and need to be changed.
As for costs, prices will very from place to place, the quality of parts, the cost of labour, and the extent of damage. It may not even be the brakes, most likly it is, but there can be other things in the systems causeing it. Take it to a brake shop, dealer, garage, ect and have a FULL brake inspection preformed, and anything that needs to be done, do it. I see people go cheap on brakes, and are always asking me %26quot;Do I really need these parts?%26quot;. The only answer I can give them is %26quot;Do you want to stop, or do you want to slow down?%26quot;.
I have done brake jobs on vheicles that have been $100, brake flush only for maintance, and all the way up to a full 100% brake system, caused by oil in the brake system, Every part of the brake system needed to be changed, and the brake pads and shoes were low so thoes were changed too, that was nearly a $7000 job because of the abs, and that was on a common vehicle too. usually a base price at my shop in CALGARY CANADA is $200 for pads, labour, and the initial inspection, some are less as a base, some are more. My shop rate is $92/hour. With rotors, average $400 for parts, labour, inspection, and with calipers, $700 parts, labour, inspection. It all depends on the car, and what is needed to do the job correctly.
And before people start crawling all over me for the prices I gave. NOT EVERY SHOP USES LOW QUALITLY PARTS. The parts my shop uses are gaurenteed to be better then OEM if available, and they can get pricy at times. When it comes to brakes, CHEAP parts are not good, go for Quality, not cost. Buy the best you can afford.Whats Wrong and How much!!!???Right mate, i had a peugeot 306 and just last year i had to change the pads and the shoes.. it cost me just under 拢200 including labour. THis is a P reg (1996) peugeot.. the bad thing was that, it still didnt make much difference to the braking!
good luck.. best thing is to look around your local garages and shop about!!Whats Wrong and How much!!!???It will be about 拢35 pounds for the pads and about 拢45-拢55 for labour, just watch out for the gargae telling you to replace the discs at the same time (only let them do it if they have a rim on the edge of them that you can catch your finger nail on if you run your nail from the centre of the disc to its edgewhat you are hearing is that sound of the metal backing of where your brake pad were grinding on the rotors. you are looking at $300+ in parts and labor to replace both rortors and new pads.If it's just brake pads, then I would say you could get out of it around $100. There is a good chance it's the rotors too, so you can add at least another $100 for that.
The noise could be either the wear indicator, which is a little piece of tin that rubs the rotor to make a lot of noise to remind you to change the pads, or it's the actual rivits that hold the brake pad onto it's mount. If it's the former, then it's just the pads, if it's the latter, your rotors/drums are probably shot.
The reason you hear it at full right lock is that you are probably doing that right after backing up. Drums readjust themselves to account for wear when you back up, so some metal on the shoes is lightly rubbing the drum, which is actually louder than mashing them into the drum when you brake.A shop will charge you like 69-100 dollars.metal to metal contact invariably means the disks will be damaged patern ones are the cheapest option though they wont last more than two mot's there is also the risk of the caliper piston coming out if the remains of the brake pad wear down sufficiently to enable it to jump outBest thing to do is give your local ford quick fit centre a call, surprisingly they will be as cheap as anywhere.
Don't use the main ford dealer workshops thoughDo it yourself if you have basic mechanical knowledge. A set of front pads should cost about 拢30.
PS .... Been repairing my own cars for the past 40years.I could make a fortune if I started in car repairs!
96 cavalier with bad brakes?
I have a 96 cavalier with a 2.2L. and I am having problems with the brakes! Every time I try to stop the rear brakes lock up and then the abs kicks in and the abs continues pumping till you stop. Note: It has drum brakes. I have already taken apart the rear brakes and checked them out all hardware is good, shoes are good, wheel cylinders are good, I.E. at least they are not leaking, I can't tell if they are frozen but I don't think so. I have also completely changed the brake fluid in it hoping this might help some how, but no luck.
Does anyone have any ideas of what this could be?
Thanks!!
Please serious answers only. Thanks.96 cavalier with bad brakes?1 ABS and regular brakeing system r 2 differnt things
2 after replaceing 2 wheel sensors at 125 each...I pulled the ABS fuse and put tape on the ABS lite,,,,i learned driving before ABS was invented and think its an added expense to save idiot drivers
3 ABS computer cost a lot 300 to 1200 dollars96 cavalier with bad brakes?Ok this is straight out of my brakes class' shop manual.
1. Failed master cylinder.
2. Restricted brake lines preventing fluid to flow to front brakes(check your brake lines).
3. Defective proportioning valve allowing excessive pressure to rear brakes.
4. ABS fault
But again the most likely is a faulty proportioning valve on Drum brakes.96 cavalier with bad brakes?I have to go with Whoa D's answer. I'm thinking bad proportioning valve (or possibly another fault) is causing the rear wheels to lock up. When this happens your EBCM (Electronic Brake Control Module) is going to start seeing two different wheel speed signals coming from the wheel speed sensors. The rear wheel speed sensors will show a very low speed due to wheel lockup, and the front wheel speed sensors will still show close to actual vehicle speed. This would indicate to the EBCM that there is a wheel slip condition and trigger the EBCM to initiate an ABS stop and engage the ABS system. Just my .02, anyway.
Does anyone have any ideas of what this could be?
Thanks!!
Please serious answers only. Thanks.96 cavalier with bad brakes?1 ABS and regular brakeing system r 2 differnt things
2 after replaceing 2 wheel sensors at 125 each...I pulled the ABS fuse and put tape on the ABS lite,,,,i learned driving before ABS was invented and think its an added expense to save idiot drivers
3 ABS computer cost a lot 300 to 1200 dollars96 cavalier with bad brakes?Ok this is straight out of my brakes class' shop manual.
1. Failed master cylinder.
2. Restricted brake lines preventing fluid to flow to front brakes(check your brake lines).
3. Defective proportioning valve allowing excessive pressure to rear brakes.
4. ABS fault
But again the most likely is a faulty proportioning valve on Drum brakes.96 cavalier with bad brakes?I have to go with Whoa D's answer. I'm thinking bad proportioning valve (or possibly another fault) is causing the rear wheels to lock up. When this happens your EBCM (Electronic Brake Control Module) is going to start seeing two different wheel speed signals coming from the wheel speed sensors. The rear wheel speed sensors will show a very low speed due to wheel lockup, and the front wheel speed sensors will still show close to actual vehicle speed. This would indicate to the EBCM that there is a wheel slip condition and trigger the EBCM to initiate an ABS stop and engage the ABS system. Just my .02, anyway.
Did i get ripped off?
So I just got the brake drums and brake shoes on my 1998 honda crv changed (in Montreal, Canada). It is a LX model 4wd. What I don't get is how come each brake drum costs $164.71. They changed both drums in the back so the total drum costs was 329.42, plus the costs of the brake shoes, labour, taxes and some other fancy stuff, bringing the total cost to 659.89 cdn. Yes, rear brakes only! Now, I don't know a whole lot about car parts and their costs - but that sounds like alot to me. So car connaisseurs - did I get ripped off (by Honda)?Did i get ripped off?Dealer prices are higher than those charged by independent shops. The Honda factory parts are more expensive than comparable aftermarket parts.
I can buy the brake drums (retail) for about $43 USD each from an aftermarket parts store. A shop would charge more, but the drums would be about $60 each.
You paid more because you took the car to the dealer.Did i get ripped off?Regardless of the model car a drum brake is a drum brake. They usually don't need changing unless you damaged them in some way. One way is to drive with worn out brake pads this would dig deep grooves into the otherwise smoother inner surface of the drum. If you damaged the drums to the point where they could not be repaired but had to be replaced you probably paid on average what that job is worth considering the cost of auto repairs. If they replaced good brake drums to hike the price then I would say you were ripped off. If your in doubt about the old drums ask them if they are still around, and look at them yourself the inside should be smooth.Did i get ripped off?Yes,you got ripped.Go to a local parts store and have them give you a printed price of the items.The shop will use the retail figure,not the parts store price to you,but these drums are around $50 at most.Then take it to a lawyer.parts for Hondas are expensive. I'd say (without knowing the exchange rate) that $660-canadian is just about right but I don't know what %26quot;other fancy stuff%26quot; is. sometimes %26quot;fancy stuff%26quot; may be necessary for the repair.Don't blame honda...dealerships aren't owned by corporate (usually). It's really you're fault for taking an old vehicle to the dealership to get work done. Any grease monkey can install brakes in just about any car. But yeah...you got hosed for a drum brake job.Yes, you did. Here in the states you can buy the drums for $42.99 at autozone. and the shoes for $14.99, Even if you add in a couple hours labor at $75.00 per hour that ends up being less than three hundred dollarsyou should have shopped around for different quotes. The shop usually will add $$$ onto the parts even though they purchase at wholesale. Next time get several quotes. You could have probably saved $200 if you shopped around.Never get your car worked on at a dealership unless it's still under warranty,it would cost 1/2 that at a repair shop.That is a LOT of $$$ for 2 brake drums.isnt that like $4 us LOL just kidding...no it sounds like you got hosed.
I can buy the brake drums (retail) for about $43 USD each from an aftermarket parts store. A shop would charge more, but the drums would be about $60 each.
You paid more because you took the car to the dealer.Did i get ripped off?Regardless of the model car a drum brake is a drum brake. They usually don't need changing unless you damaged them in some way. One way is to drive with worn out brake pads this would dig deep grooves into the otherwise smoother inner surface of the drum. If you damaged the drums to the point where they could not be repaired but had to be replaced you probably paid on average what that job is worth considering the cost of auto repairs. If they replaced good brake drums to hike the price then I would say you were ripped off. If your in doubt about the old drums ask them if they are still around, and look at them yourself the inside should be smooth.Did i get ripped off?Yes,you got ripped.Go to a local parts store and have them give you a printed price of the items.The shop will use the retail figure,not the parts store price to you,but these drums are around $50 at most.Then take it to a lawyer.parts for Hondas are expensive. I'd say (without knowing the exchange rate) that $660-canadian is just about right but I don't know what %26quot;other fancy stuff%26quot; is. sometimes %26quot;fancy stuff%26quot; may be necessary for the repair.Don't blame honda...dealerships aren't owned by corporate (usually). It's really you're fault for taking an old vehicle to the dealership to get work done. Any grease monkey can install brakes in just about any car. But yeah...you got hosed for a drum brake job.Yes, you did. Here in the states you can buy the drums for $42.99 at autozone. and the shoes for $14.99, Even if you add in a couple hours labor at $75.00 per hour that ends up being less than three hundred dollarsyou should have shopped around for different quotes. The shop usually will add $$$ onto the parts even though they purchase at wholesale. Next time get several quotes. You could have probably saved $200 if you shopped around.Never get your car worked on at a dealership unless it's still under warranty,it would cost 1/2 that at a repair shop.That is a LOT of $$$ for 2 brake drums.isnt that like $4 us LOL just kidding...no it sounds like you got hosed.
97 grand am maintenance?
Planning on changing the ball joints, outer tie rod ends, brake shoes/disks. Is there any tricky steps I need to be aware of when doing these jobs? any special tools? easy or hard to do? have any links to steps on how to change these parts out?
97 grand am v6, 3.1L97 grand am maintenance?yep go buy a shop manual for that vehicle, this is the single most important investment you can make if you want to learn how to work on your own jeeps, you may need a pickle fork, to do the ball joints, you can find the size by looking at the new one in the parts store when you buy the parts97 grand am maintenance?If you want to do it your self i would look it up on youtube I have found some good videos on there. That way you know the way NOT to do it so you dont do more damage than good or hurt yourselfwildlife sanctuaries goose hunting tip asap
97 grand am v6, 3.1L97 grand am maintenance?yep go buy a shop manual for that vehicle, this is the single most important investment you can make if you want to learn how to work on your own jeeps, you may need a pickle fork, to do the ball joints, you can find the size by looking at the new one in the parts store when you buy the parts97 grand am maintenance?If you want to do it your self i would look it up on youtube I have found some good videos on there. That way you know the way NOT to do it so you dont do more damage than good or hurt yourself
How do you change the rear brakes on a 1998 chevy Z71?
I can't get to the adjusters to back the shoes off,do you need to do make a hole or what? They are real low and I have to do it myself cause I just bought the truck and can't afford the shop.How do you change the rear brakes on a 1998 chevy Z71?There is a slot on the lower part of the backing plate (back side of the brake system). You will only be able to spin the adjustment star one direction (and hear a clicking when you do it); you need to turn it the opposite direction.
You will need a pick or a small screwdriver to push the adjustment arm (that spins the star, also the item that you hear clicking when you spin the star to tighten the brakes). Take tool and push arm away from the center of the vehicle while you use a flat-head screwdriver to spin the star. This will allow you to back off the brakes, if that is what is holding them on.
Check your drum for grooving or excessive wear. Replace if necessary.
I've never had a set of shoes hold the drum on. It is usually stuck to the axle flange. A little penetrating oil and some tapping on the drum (tap outward) was all it took to loosen them up.How do you change the rear brakes on a 1998 chevy Z71?more than likely the drums are stuck on the hub rather than the adjusters being too far out. Get nice big dead blow hammer and hit the drum a few times. As the other person mentioed there should be a rubber plug back there to get at the adjusters, or a metal knockout that you can punch out to get to it if it doesn't have the rubber plug.How do you change the rear brakes on a 1998 chevy Z71?There should be a rubber plug in the backing plate. take it out and there is the hole.
You will need a pick or a small screwdriver to push the adjustment arm (that spins the star, also the item that you hear clicking when you spin the star to tighten the brakes). Take tool and push arm away from the center of the vehicle while you use a flat-head screwdriver to spin the star. This will allow you to back off the brakes, if that is what is holding them on.
Check your drum for grooving or excessive wear. Replace if necessary.
I've never had a set of shoes hold the drum on. It is usually stuck to the axle flange. A little penetrating oil and some tapping on the drum (tap outward) was all it took to loosen them up.How do you change the rear brakes on a 1998 chevy Z71?more than likely the drums are stuck on the hub rather than the adjusters being too far out. Get nice big dead blow hammer and hit the drum a few times. As the other person mentioed there should be a rubber plug back there to get at the adjusters, or a metal knockout that you can punch out to get to it if it doesn't have the rubber plug.How do you change the rear brakes on a 1998 chevy Z71?There should be a rubber plug in the backing plate. take it out and there is the hole.
2004 Dodge Neon Advice?
Hi I have a 2004 dodge neon SXT 2.0L I recenlty purchased it back in Oct 2009 the dealership said that they changed the brake pads and the shoes (it was even stated on the safety inspection sheet) but I noticed that my front brakes squeak when I almost come to a full stop. Also I noticed last night that there is a faint grinding noice when I drive on my drivers side. My boyfriends dad and brother said it is probably the brake pads or the rotors but how can that be when the dealership just changed them?? Please any advice would help! Thanks2004 Dodge Neon Advice?Hmmm. If they actually changed them it is probably brake dust causing the squeak and as for the grind it could be a tab hitting rotor. However if you bought this car in October...take it back and ask them POLTELY to check it out. If they value you as a customer they will do this without a question and apologize for the problem. Remember, be nice till its time not to be. Good Luck2004 Dodge Neon Advice?Low quality pads,take it back to the dealer it is still under warranty, it is a safety issue and they have to be on top of it, by law. You can see through the holes on the rims and tell if the pads are new or the rotors have been cut, good luck
Reliability of buying a 2001 clk 200 kompressor for us$ 9000?
Battery and Brake shoes has to be changed, Headlights needs replacemet (It has gone yellow) and the mileage is 108k.
Can any body please tell me how much it worth and the possible replacement costs?Reliability of buying a 2001 clk 200 kompressor for us$ 9000?Kelly blue book should give you a ballpark figure , i would get it checked out , that seems a bit low and the owner might know something he/she is not tellingReliability of buying a 2001 clk 200 kompressor for us$ 9000?That's hi mileage... Seems like alot of money for that year with all those miles. I'd keep looking.Reliability of buying a 2001 clk 200 kompressor for us$ 9000?Since 1989 Mercedes and BMW both have turned out crap. Now with Chryslers famous one year transmissions,they are real crap.
Can any body please tell me how much it worth and the possible replacement costs?Reliability of buying a 2001 clk 200 kompressor for us$ 9000?Kelly blue book should give you a ballpark figure , i would get it checked out , that seems a bit low and the owner might know something he/she is not tellingReliability of buying a 2001 clk 200 kompressor for us$ 9000?That's hi mileage... Seems like alot of money for that year with all those miles. I'd keep looking.Reliability of buying a 2001 clk 200 kompressor for us$ 9000?Since 1989 Mercedes and BMW both have turned out crap. Now with Chryslers famous one year transmissions,they are real crap.
How to remove hub from drum brakes?
i have spent the majority of today trying to change the rear shoes on my wifes peuegot 306, but havent had much luck. the hub on the drivers side came off without a problem, but the one on on the passenger side seems a bit stiff. i have tried levering it out with a screw driver, banging it with a hammer, but still it wont budge, anyone have any adeas?How to remove hub from drum brakes?you have to back the brake shoes off from the drum, on the backside of the hub you will see 1 or 2 holes with rubber plugs in them, pull the plugs out and look in the hole and you will see a gear wheel with a rod riding on the gear, you have to push the rod out of the way and turn the gear upward and that will back the shoes away from the drum so the drum will come off.How to remove hub from drum brakes?sometimes they will put two screws towards the center of the drum. otherwise it's just stuck keep workin it make sure the e-brake isn't onHow to remove hub from drum brakes?Start by trying to spray some penetrating oil in around the studs to losen any rust bonds. Next step would be to use an air hammer arond between the studs, dont hit the studs. if that dont work then what may have happened is the break shoes have worn into the drum itself and have created a lip on the outside endge and the shoes are catching on it. to fix simply adjust the star wheel there should be a access hole on the bottom side of backing plate.
good luckheat the centre with a blow torch then hit it very hard with a copper mallet whilst rotating the drum by hand .....usually does it....levering is not teh best way as it is more difficult to pull the thing off at an angleu need to back out the brake adjuster. Ck back of the drum for peek hole and there is where you place a screw driver in the back to back out the brake adjuster.
good luckhi joe..i think whats happend is the drum itself has worn to a point where the shoesare behind the lip worn into the drum and its this thats holding it in place...2 heafty screwdrivers at 9 and 3 oclock should do it-your right to smack it with a hammer--force screwdrivers and smack at the same time[not forgetting to loosen the hand brake cabble off so the shoes can move back in]...once your ready to reasemble dont forget to remove the lip on the inside of the drum with a grinder...doesnt have to be neat..this will let you adjust the shoes up before the drum goes back on...the trick is to get the shoes to just touch the serface of the drum.[if not readjust and try again--once the drom is back in place it shouldnt move freely but have a slight drag].self adjusters somtimes dont work correctally and your left with spongy brakes...hope this helps.
good luckheat the centre with a blow torch then hit it very hard with a copper mallet whilst rotating the drum by hand .....usually does it....levering is not teh best way as it is more difficult to pull the thing off at an angleu need to back out the brake adjuster. Ck back of the drum for peek hole and there is where you place a screw driver in the back to back out the brake adjuster.
good luckhi joe..i think whats happend is the drum itself has worn to a point where the shoesare behind the lip worn into the drum and its this thats holding it in place...2 heafty screwdrivers at 9 and 3 oclock should do it-your right to smack it with a hammer--force screwdrivers and smack at the same time[not forgetting to loosen the hand brake cabble off so the shoes can move back in]...once your ready to reasemble dont forget to remove the lip on the inside of the drum with a grinder...doesnt have to be neat..this will let you adjust the shoes up before the drum goes back on...the trick is to get the shoes to just touch the serface of the drum.[if not readjust and try again--once the drom is back in place it shouldnt move freely but have a slight drag].self adjusters somtimes dont work correctally and your left with spongy brakes...hope this helps.
Local Ford dealer screwed up my Fiesta's brakes, where do I stand legally?
I've had a V-reg (2000) Ford Fiesta 1.25 for a little over six months, and the foot brake has gotten progressively worse over time, so earlier this week I took the car in to a Ford dealership in Kent for a service. I told them specifically that the brakes were definitely not right when I took it in.
The next day they call me back and tell me the rear brake shoes and cylinders needed replacing, but that otherwise the car was fine. They also changed the brake fluid and engine oil. I agreed to pay the 拢330 for them to do the job and picked up the car the following day.
When I tried using the brakes I noticed there had been no improvement, and although the handbrake was now a little stiffer I was disappointed that the fault I took it in for had not been rectified. On top of this the (!) brake warning light started flashing intermittently on the dashboard. By this point it was Friday night so I had no way of getting in touch with them about it.
Saturday morning, I start the car up, roll down the driveway and realise the foot brake has completely gone, there is no braking whatsoever with it and the pedal is really floppy. The handbrake still works but that's it.
Considering how potentially dangerous it was for them to return my car in this state I was wondering where I stand regarding getting them to collect and repair the car for free?Local Ford dealer screwed up my Fiesta's brakes, where do I stand legally?Get a report from another mechanic then file a fraud complaint with your state's department of commerce or some such branch. They will investigate and if the company is found guilty, they will reward you compensation and usually publish the results on television. At least, that's what they do in my state.Name for a cat identifying rows
The next day they call me back and tell me the rear brake shoes and cylinders needed replacing, but that otherwise the car was fine. They also changed the brake fluid and engine oil. I agreed to pay the 拢330 for them to do the job and picked up the car the following day.
When I tried using the brakes I noticed there had been no improvement, and although the handbrake was now a little stiffer I was disappointed that the fault I took it in for had not been rectified. On top of this the (!) brake warning light started flashing intermittently on the dashboard. By this point it was Friday night so I had no way of getting in touch with them about it.
Saturday morning, I start the car up, roll down the driveway and realise the foot brake has completely gone, there is no braking whatsoever with it and the pedal is really floppy. The handbrake still works but that's it.
Considering how potentially dangerous it was for them to return my car in this state I was wondering where I stand regarding getting them to collect and repair the car for free?Local Ford dealer screwed up my Fiesta's brakes, where do I stand legally?Get a report from another mechanic then file a fraud complaint with your state's department of commerce or some such branch. They will investigate and if the company is found guilty, they will reward you compensation and usually publish the results on television. At least, that's what they do in my state.
I need to repair the drum brakes on a 2003 Ford Taurus...?
The parts at Autozone are $34.99 for the drum, $16.99 for the shoes and $7.99 for the repair kit which contains all the springs and what not.
Besides the know-how of actually doing the work, is anything else needed? I think the are really bad so just changing the shoes won't cut it.I need to repair the drum brakes on a 2003 Ford Taurus...?Changing brake drum shoes is a little more involved than changing disk brake pads. The biggest problem is stretching the springs back in place. They make special pliers for this, but it can be done with a couple of phillips screwdrivers. I would advise wearing goggles, also a dust mask as there will be a lot of asbestos brake dust in the drum.
Don't forget to screw back the auto adjuster bolt, or the drums won't go over the new shoes.
Be careful not to pump the brakes with the drums off, or the cups will pop out of the cylinders and make a big mess. if there is brake fluid leaking around the cylinders, it would be a good idea to change them out, however, opening the brake lines means they will have to be bled of air later.
The old drums can be %26quot;turned%26quot; on a brake lathe, if they're not too bad, costs about 7-10 each, saving 45-50 bucks. Your local auto parts store should be able to look at them and tell you if they can be turned. I recommend O'Reilly Auto, if they are in your part of the country.I need to repair the drum brakes on a 2003 Ford Taurus...?do both sides for best resultsI need to repair the drum brakes on a 2003 Ford Taurus...?Just take apart one side at a time so you can reference the other side to see how to put it back together. lots of parts.
Besides the know-how of actually doing the work, is anything else needed? I think the are really bad so just changing the shoes won't cut it.I need to repair the drum brakes on a 2003 Ford Taurus...?Changing brake drum shoes is a little more involved than changing disk brake pads. The biggest problem is stretching the springs back in place. They make special pliers for this, but it can be done with a couple of phillips screwdrivers. I would advise wearing goggles, also a dust mask as there will be a lot of asbestos brake dust in the drum.
Don't forget to screw back the auto adjuster bolt, or the drums won't go over the new shoes.
Be careful not to pump the brakes with the drums off, or the cups will pop out of the cylinders and make a big mess. if there is brake fluid leaking around the cylinders, it would be a good idea to change them out, however, opening the brake lines means they will have to be bled of air later.
The old drums can be %26quot;turned%26quot; on a brake lathe, if they're not too bad, costs about 7-10 each, saving 45-50 bucks. Your local auto parts store should be able to look at them and tell you if they can be turned. I recommend O'Reilly Auto, if they are in your part of the country.I need to repair the drum brakes on a 2003 Ford Taurus...?do both sides for best resultsI need to repair the drum brakes on a 2003 Ford Taurus...?Just take apart one side at a time so you can reference the other side to see how to put it back together. lots of parts.
How do i release a Renault 5 rear brake drum?
Hi, ive messed up. ive changed the wheel cylinder and shoes on the rear of my Renault 5 (1996). I did the nearside first, it was alittle tight getting the drum back on so i knocked it home with a hammer and went about doing the offside.
as i was putting the drum back on the offside, I backed off the adjuster and it occured to me that was why the nearside was tight to get on.
anyway, I tried putting the wheels back on, but the nearside rear wont turn as i drive. Now I cant get he damn Drum off to back off the adjuster.
Ive just spent an entire day trying to get it off but it just wont budge.
we're due to go on holiday in this car in approx 36 hours!
What on earth am i going to do?
How do i get the drum off? the handbrake is backed off, theres no pressure in the cylinder as ive disconnected the hose. It must be the adjuster pushing the shoes into the drum. Ive tried hammers, levers etc, but it just will not come off
Please, If you have any idea, help me.
Thank you in advanceHow do i release a Renault 5 rear brake drum?oh, bad luck. right, whats happening is the retaining clips (which pull the shoes back, parrallel to the brake drum face) arent.
so, when you try to remove the drum, the shoes are jamming against the drum face. theres only two ways to remove this, 1 using levers on opposite sides of the drum, insert and lever forwards, and get you mate to bash the drum with a rubber or hide mallet whilst its under pressure.
2. on some renaults theres a keyhole window behnd the backplate, you can insert a small flat bladed screwdriver and rotate teh adjusters so its in the off position... (down is off i think)
3 find a skip, cut along the A frame, and th B post, then itll fit into the skip and you wot have to worry about it anymore... #
seriously, phone renault and ask to speak to a mechanic. but ive had to do this many times, on many different cars, and as has already been suggested, its bloody hard work, and its almost always scraps the wheel drum.
this is what happens when unqualified folk start playing around trying to save a few quid... so how much is this going to cost to put right? and im sorry chap, but who are you trying to kill, yourself or some innocent guy on the other carriageway?
lets put it like this, brakes systems on cars are simple, they have to be, but, its just as easy to screw up, as it is to get it right. and you only get one chance to get it wrong... then it kills you.
so, dont think of saving pennies, think about the life you save, it may be yours... phone quickfit, or some other service and pay the bill.How do i release a Renault 5 rear brake drum?have you tried heat around the adjuster that might workHow do i release a Renault 5 rear brake drum?You'll just have to keep hitting it until it releases, theres not much else you can doYou could try what this guy did - if you don't have access to the Haynes Manual which should show you how to get to the adjuster.....???no nice way of doing this, either borrow a slide hammer, or try putting the road wheel on with 2 bolts try waggling it again but failing that get a bolster chisel in from behind the drum (i know there is not much room) and batter it off.
be prepared for a new spring kit at the very least.
as i was putting the drum back on the offside, I backed off the adjuster and it occured to me that was why the nearside was tight to get on.
anyway, I tried putting the wheels back on, but the nearside rear wont turn as i drive. Now I cant get he damn Drum off to back off the adjuster.
Ive just spent an entire day trying to get it off but it just wont budge.
we're due to go on holiday in this car in approx 36 hours!
What on earth am i going to do?
How do i get the drum off? the handbrake is backed off, theres no pressure in the cylinder as ive disconnected the hose. It must be the adjuster pushing the shoes into the drum. Ive tried hammers, levers etc, but it just will not come off
Please, If you have any idea, help me.
Thank you in advanceHow do i release a Renault 5 rear brake drum?oh, bad luck. right, whats happening is the retaining clips (which pull the shoes back, parrallel to the brake drum face) arent.
so, when you try to remove the drum, the shoes are jamming against the drum face. theres only two ways to remove this, 1 using levers on opposite sides of the drum, insert and lever forwards, and get you mate to bash the drum with a rubber or hide mallet whilst its under pressure.
2. on some renaults theres a keyhole window behnd the backplate, you can insert a small flat bladed screwdriver and rotate teh adjusters so its in the off position... (down is off i think)
3 find a skip, cut along the A frame, and th B post, then itll fit into the skip and you wot have to worry about it anymore... #
seriously, phone renault and ask to speak to a mechanic. but ive had to do this many times, on many different cars, and as has already been suggested, its bloody hard work, and its almost always scraps the wheel drum.
this is what happens when unqualified folk start playing around trying to save a few quid... so how much is this going to cost to put right? and im sorry chap, but who are you trying to kill, yourself or some innocent guy on the other carriageway?
lets put it like this, brakes systems on cars are simple, they have to be, but, its just as easy to screw up, as it is to get it right. and you only get one chance to get it wrong... then it kills you.
so, dont think of saving pennies, think about the life you save, it may be yours... phone quickfit, or some other service and pay the bill.How do i release a Renault 5 rear brake drum?have you tried heat around the adjuster that might workHow do i release a Renault 5 rear brake drum?You'll just have to keep hitting it until it releases, theres not much else you can doYou could try what this guy did - if you don't have access to the Haynes Manual which should show you how to get to the adjuster.....???no nice way of doing this, either borrow a slide hammer, or try putting the road wheel on with 2 bolts try waggling it again but failing that get a bolster chisel in from behind the drum (i know there is not much room) and batter it off.
be prepared for a new spring kit at the very least.
How come the engine in my car becomes louder when I go over 40 mph or more?
I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring , I just recently had an oil change I got new tires my brakes squeak I know I need new brakes shoes but what I don't know is why is my car sounding so loud when I go over 40mph any suggestions on what else I should have done to it?How come the engine in my car becomes louder when I go over 40 mph or more?for your safety sake fix those brakes a.s.a.p, as for the loud noise it could be your exhaust or bad connecting rod bearings,have it check.good luckHow come the engine in my car becomes louder when I go over 40 mph or more?Where is the noise coming from? if it's from the front of the car my guess would be wheel bearings unless the new tires are just noisy. If there were cheap $35 tires they aren't going to be as quiet as a set of $200 touring tires.How come the engine in my car becomes louder when I go over 40 mph or more?time for a new carWas it doing this before you had everything done?
How do u know when ur drums are bad on ur '99 F-150?
my rear brakes has a rumble when I brake could it be the Drums Cause I changed the shoes my self but I didn't pay any attention to the drumsHow do u know when ur drums are bad on ur '99 F-150?Did you turn the drums? If not, turn them.How do u know when ur drums are bad on ur '99 F-150?grooves worn into the drum or uneven wear on your brake shoes
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Tapping noise from new brakes?
I changed the rear brakes (shoe type) on my Corolla about a month ago. The mechanic (Merlins auto) charged $320 for a set of new pads and 2 new hubs and associated springs etc etc. I have been hearing a tapping noise everytime I hit the brakes since then. The noise comes from the new rear brakes and the intensity of tapping depends on the speed. Normally there are no vibrations in the brake peddle, but I think I feel some vibrations when applying brakes at highway speeds. I have taken the car back to the shop 5 times for this. He adjusted the brakes a couple of times. Then replaced the hubs, although I dont know why... because the hubs were new anyway. Now he is saying that there is no problem with the brakes and I should just ignore the noise. I dont believe him! How can I ignore the noise that was not present before and is not supposed to be!
Would any of you guys have an idea what wrong with the brakes?|||could be that the incorrect parts were installed some cars came with several brake parts optional
Would any of you guys have an idea what wrong with the brakes?|||could be that the incorrect parts were installed some cars came with several brake parts optional
Ihow dow you change the back brakes on a 1994 ford tauras?
i dont know how to change them.someone told me that it was inside the shoe is that true?can someone tell me the easy way of doing this w/o spending a lot of money? thanks|||Spend $18 on a chilton%26#039;s or hayne%26#039;s manual for your vehicle. You can get them at your local autozone or checker.
What causes a grabbing noise like after changing the front brake pads on a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
It was making like a grabbing noise ( don%26#039;t know how to explain it) every time you stepped on the brakes. Replaced the front brake shoes (which was worn down and needed to be replaced) Took it for a test drive and now that noise is alot louder then what it was before. It is coming from the passenger front side. I noticed on that right side rotor passengers side it had some grooves in the rotor. Which means that the brakes been down to far. But anyway the new shoes should wear in where it shouldn%26#039;t make any noise but still does. Got over 50 miles on the new brake shoes. Would the wheel bearing be going out on that side? That is my only thought now.|||There has been a rash of bad pads on the market recently. Some pads emit a gas when heated up just a little. Essentially Fart ing out between the pads and rotors making a horrible groan at very low speeds.
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