Well, that ended poorly

by "ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
Published 02/11/2017 at 19:29

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I started well, replacing the damaged rotor in front.

The old brake pads weren’t bad, but I decided to replace them anyway to start fresh.

I figured I’d do the rear brake shoes.

I confess, Oppo. My will failed. I was intimidated by the thought of taking things apart to get at the drum. The rear brake works fine, and I even (gasp) thought about just taking it to the dealer. NO!

I thought maybe my will would return another day. I could do something easy and fun to finish the afternoon’s wrenching, and retire to a well-deserved beer. I got it! Install my cool new handgrips!

SONOFABITCH!!!!!!!

Yes, Oppo, The the threaded portion of the mirror snapped off as I was tightening it, the aftermarket POS. Not the reliability and durability Italian vehicles are known for, right?

/crickets

I did install my handgrips, but I am not really sure that I like them. Could be my general dark mood at the moment.

I am going for a ride anyway, and then I am having a beer, but in a decidedly different mood than I planned.

Toby cares nothing for my struggles.

Replies (10)

"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/11/2017 at 19:32, STARS: 0

Toby only cares for alcohol.

This makes me wish I had something to wrench on...

"Phatboyphil" (justphil)
02/11/2017 at 19:34, STARS: 0

I know, the only problem with my Integra is its too reliable :(

"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
02/11/2017 at 19:37, STARS: 0

I did the same thing while fabbing up a brake lever the other day. Luckily I had a second bolt.

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
02/11/2017 at 19:48, STARS: 0

ouch.

oh well, look at the bright side you’ve now got new front brakes and that will be the one that takes a lot of the braking duties.

as for the mirror , well you can fix it.

8)

"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
02/11/2017 at 19:50, STARS: 1

Re: the rear drum - the front brake does most of the stopping anyway. I don’t even have rear brakes on one of my mountain bikes (admittedly this isn’t exactly the same thing.)

"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
02/11/2017 at 20:06, STARS: 1

Oh I know. I’ve been riding a motorcycle around for about nine months with no rear brake. I only have it on there for when I’m on dirt (can’t really use a front brake too well on a moto on dirt) and in case my front brake cable breaks.

"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
02/11/2017 at 20:17, STARS: 1

I wish I had a semi valuable scooter. Then I could bring myself to work on it. Currently I have a scooter that is worth $300-$400 that I bought for $100 that needs $200 worth of work(done professionally). I could probably do it all but just don’t want to. I want to buy a $500 jet boat that. Needs a new engine, I may hate myself.

"S65" (granthp)
02/11/2017 at 20:29, STARS: 0

Toby looks like some kinda sighthound Shepard mix

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
02/11/2017 at 21:13, STARS: 1

I think the grips look good. I don’t blame you for chickening out in the rear. You had a pretty successful wrenching session I’d say. Too bad about the mirror, but shit happens.

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/11/2017 at 21:46, STARS: 0

I see that MASSIVE stock exhuast system and vote you get something lightweight and aftermarket to replace it.