"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
02/11/2017 at 19:29 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
02/11/2017 at 19:29 • Filed to: None | 4
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I started well, replacing the damaged rotor in front.
Pulled off the caliper.
I was nervous removing the hub.
Wow, that thing is ROUGH
Look at the comparison with the new one.
This was not too hard.
The old brake pads weren’t bad, but I decided to replace them anyway to start fresh.
They were wearing fast with that rough rotor, but still quite a bit of pad left. I saved them.
Besides, the new ones are Italian and red which is all the persuading I need.
Everything went back together smoothly.
I used my new screws.
You can see the new screws on the caliper.
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!
It looks naked without mirrors.
What’s that? Did I just...
Shit.
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.
E90M3
> ImmoralMinority
02/11/2017 at 19:32 |
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Toby only cares for alcohol.
This makes me wish I had something to wrench on...
Phatboyphil
> E90M3
02/11/2017 at 19:34 |
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I know, the only problem with my Integra is its too reliable :(
DipodomysDeserti
> ImmoralMinority
02/11/2017 at 19:37 |
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I did the same thing while fabbing up a brake lever the other day. Luckily I had a second bolt.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> ImmoralMinority
02/11/2017 at 19:48 |
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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
> DipodomysDeserti
02/11/2017 at 19:50 |
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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.)
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DipodomysDeserti
> FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/11/2017 at 20:06 |
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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
> ImmoralMinority
02/11/2017 at 20:17 |
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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
> ImmoralMinority
02/11/2017 at 20:29 |
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Toby looks like some kinda sighthound Shepard mix
shop-teacher
> ImmoralMinority
02/11/2017 at 21:13 |
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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
> ImmoralMinority
02/11/2017 at 21:46 |
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I see that MASSIVE stock exhuast system and vote you get something lightweight and aftermarket to replace it.