Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:08:28 -0400
Reply-To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
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Shawn, if you are in a jam, I know here in the US NAPA is probably the
best source for a local parts chain. The quality of their parts is much
better than the other FLAPs. They will be more expensive than a list
vendor (or a cheesier FLAPs) and they will have to order the parts so
it may be just as fast to order from one of us US list vendors and have
it shipped to you, but you have to ask them. However they won't charge
you for the shipping so that might make up for the parts price difference.
Others reading this, please take note. You probably have a vague idea
of when you are going to be going on your "big trip" this spring or
summer. Plan ahead so you can get your parts at least a couple of weeks
before your trip (a month would be better). That way if there are any
surprises you still have time to get stuff without feeling rushed
(paying for rush shipment). Prior planning prevents poor performance.
Chant it!
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Shawn Wright wrote:
> Tonight I went for a drive after replacing the dash, etc, after being in
> storage for 3 months. Bad news right away - the brake pedal softness seemed
> more pronounced than I remember, although hard stops from 40mph seemed ok.
> Then I got back and checked underneath - the right rear wheel cylinder has
> obviously failed quite dramatically, as the backing plate is wet. Crap. And
> we leave early Friday am. And I planned on doing the rear brakes when we
> return, ordering the parts from a known good source. Now I have to find a
> decent source for a wheel cylinder by tomorrow (I have shoes), and get it to
> Vancouver Island. For those who know where I am, I might as well be on the
> moon right now... :-(
>
> Oh well, that's the price I pay for putting this job off! If I can't find a
> good wheel cylinder at a local FLAPs tomorrow, I will buy one of whatever
> they have, and then order a pair of good ones from busdepot or autohausaz to
> replace it later.
>
> So, for those who deal with local FLAPs (NAPA, etc), what is a good brand of
> wheel cylinders to go with that they might have? For ordering from busdepot
> or other list vendor, what brands of wheel cylinder, shoes, and drums are
> acceptable? I think the drums are fine, as they were new OEM 70k miles ago
> and looked ok at last check. If I do replace drums, can bearing races be
> saved, or are new bearings in order? That would add a lot to the cost...
>
> Autohausaz (my preference as my parents are in AZ, and I need it there fast)
> has drums by 'OP parts', TRW or ATE cylinders, and Enduro shoes. Busdepot
> of course has a ton of options, so which are best? I just ordered front pads
> from them last week... but totally overlooked the rears... :-(
>
> Thanks for your advice - this is the first time I've had to do anything to
> the rears since 96, aside from flushing the fluid.
>
>
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