[DMCForum] Re: Replaced the brakes yesterday

["ryanpwright" <yahoo1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ahh, that explains it. You did the "full meal deal". I'm glad
everything on my system checked out fine, except for the pads. I
wasn't looking forward to tearing it all apart. Just a routine brake
job here.

Yeah, it would have taken me a lot longer than a few hours to
accomplish what you did. ;)

-Ryan

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxx> wrote:
> That was probably me that posted the 16 days.  I only spent about an 
> hour a day working on it each day after work because it was around 
> 110 here in Phoenix.  No AC in the garage and an hour is about all I 
> can take.
> 
> Yes, I agree that the brake system is really easy to work on, but I 
> replaced/rebuilt everything with the exception of the master cylinder 
> and hard lines.  That took a little extra time.  Just getting the 
> calipers apart was a chore.
> 
> Not to mention I removed the front rotors and had them turned and 
> trued by a machine shop and had new bearings pressed by the same 
> place.  I had to wait a few days to get those back.
> 
> Also had to bleed the system twice after I flushed it.
> 
> 16 days later, it was done.  I could have finished it sooner, but I 
> lack the big red "S" on my chest.
> 
> Johnny
> 5518
> 
> 
> > It was quite easy. What's with these horror stories I've been 
> hearing?
> > One guy told me it took him 16 DAYS...
> > 
> > My calipers were fine. Moved nice and smooth, no problems. Rotors 
> were
> > solid, too. No grooves or warping. I replaced the brake pads all
> > around, flushed the nasty old fluid (it was DARK YELLOW) and 
> refilled
> > with Valvoline SynPower. Took 3 hours including eating breakfast in
> > the middle of the job and taking a couple of breaks. Also got the
> > parking brake adjusted. It holds nice and sold now, even on my 
> sloped
> > driveway.
> > 
> > I love the brake system on this car. Much easier to work on and a
> > better design than others I've played with. I was initially scared
> > when I saw the rear caliper bolts, but found that someone 
> thoughtfully
> > included access holes that made the job quick & smooth. 
> > 
> > Also, nice that the previous owner left a brand new set of front &
> > rear brake pads just sitting in the front of the car. Saved me some 
> money.
> > 
> > -Ryan

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