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Thats a good one! Thanks!

Spray with freon. Hit with hammer! LOL! But really, Is this a capped or open lug nut? My solution, abrade the finish of the old one and mig-weld a new lug-nut to it.

Dont be too fast on changing the caliper. Try cracking the bleeder and see if the wheel frees-up. The flexible brake lines can collapse internally. Pressures of 1000psi are not unusual. This can blow-through the bad line. But it has a problem returning. Very prevalent on some late-model...

You have to be sure that everything else is in good order. Slop in any component stacks-up, and multiplies as it reaches the wheel. The alignment will look off on a lift. It will still look off if the car is just set on the ground from a lift. Drive and re-check. A good shop would have...

Wow! That really is a "stand-up" move! Would have been very easy to tell you to "stuff-yourself" after 5 years. I'll remember them!

I think of myself as an older guy, but with all the new wheels and profiles, 15's are starting to look like balloons on some of our cars. We have all seen that the correct wheel/tire combo can make-or-break the cars attitude. Properly done, the larger rims can greatly enhance the attitude of...

I've had drum brakes too. And they can stop a car fast. ONCE. After any kind of multiple heavy applications, they fade fast! They retain heat very well.

Don't forget that back in the day, they touted the cars for ease of steering. Steering wheel feed-back was unheard of. The P.S. was so overpowered that there was very little feedback. Now most folks are used to the power-assisted rack-and-pinion. The old ones almost feel like they are...

I have no experience with the aftermarket conversions. But here is a link to very popular, [and in-expensive!] factory disc conversion. http://www.moparaction.com/tech/archive/disc-main.html

Here's all the info you will ever need! http://www.moparaction.com/tech/archive/disc-main.html

Next time this happens, crack the bleeder screw, and see if the caliper releases. I have seen the rubber brake lines collapse internally. And also hose clamps rusting and pinching the line closed. At 1000psi, the fluid will get to the caliper, but is unable to flow back when the pedal is...

I always use a mighty-vac these days. Try to borrow or rent one and apply vacuum to the bleeders and see if you can draw the fluid into them.

Rev..I love your analogy!

I have tried Rock Auto, and really, I'm not impressed with their prices. I like to find the part number of what I need, and then go to amazon, or frugal mechanic.com. Amazon usually gives me the best price, FREE shipping for orders over $25, and no tax! That adds up kiddies! Especially...

X2! Until the last ten years, I have never had a tire problem. But recently I have had a rash of tires with broken internal belts. I starts as an occilatition, or a wobble at low speeds. You cant see anything on the tire, but it can be bad. It may even pass a balance test. You just have to...

Well then, Mobile...What do you recommend?

If I had 13's, or 14's, yes, I would be worried. BFG is well positioned in the market, and they know who their customer base is. Those with 15's shouldn't worry. They are the leader in aftermarket replacement tires for older cars. They wont give up that market. 14's might get kind of dear...

I like Bendix too. But I found that if you have the correct part number, you can get better deals on Amazon. I wont trust their "look-up" but if you have the part number, there is money to be saved. Plus, the free shipping over $25 is a big seller too!

I know, old thread. But at the factory, we applied a cap that completely sealed the master cylinder, [with the whole system connected and assembled!] we then applied vacuum for about 40 seconds. It then switched off the vacuum, and dispensed the required amount of brake fluid into the system...

When I need parts like that, I get the mfgr's part number and search the web. I usually go to frugalmechanic.com and shop them. But i keep finding that if I go to amazon.com. with the RIGHT part number, I get the best prices! I never thought of going there for auto parts, but they really do...