Recent content by bighead2586

In order of my opinion of them: 2 Lexuses 2 Hondas 2 Toyotas 1 Saturn 1 Volvo

Just put Bosch Quietcast pads on my RX 350 (similar size car) they cost half as much as the Akebonos and seem to work great.

2011 RX 350 183,000 miles That's it! Does make me nervous having a single high mileage car so I'm looking for a cheapo secondary car currently so my total mileage will go over 300K then I'm sure.

Unlikely - but that would be a pretty fun car to drive.

Did rear brake pads (no rotors) on my 2011 RX 350 with Bosch Quiet Cast $34 on Amazon (pads are very small!). Basically a pad slap but new clips, wire brushed dust/rust off contact points and lubed slide pins. Caliper pins were dry and crusty and were not moving freely but the brakes had worn...

OK so when you say "ears"you mean on the actual brake pads? My plan has been to just put a thin layer of something directly on the caliper bracket groove area where the metal clips will sit. Not necessary?

Toyota TRD is pretty funny to me sometimes.

I'm in a tropical area so moderately rust prone we'll find out when I take it apart.

Great childhood memories. I'm only 6 feet tall but I always feel a bit pinched in by the fat center consoles in cars these days - even my fairly large Lexus SUV cramps me a bit.

Ford Probe

As the title mentions. Planning on lubing the slide pins, the back of the pads under the shims, and the grooves where the metal clips fit into the bracket. Sil Glyde will cover all these spots or should I use the little packet of grease that came with my bosch quiet cast pads for certain spots?

How's that Corolla been for you? I am looking to get one from that generation. That's good MPG!

Nice my BIL has a 2022 I think. I have driven it I don't like the push button gearshift but it drives nicely.

Pickup is something I don't need that often. The RX is reasonably useful to throw things into. I think I'll be looking for a good deal on a Corolla/Matrix/Scion Xa/b/c/d from the late '00's or early '10's. I think these years of Hondas were a bit of a step down especially with auto...

I see Amazon still has it for &29.97 or whatever. I will say though that Walmart here in the middle of the ocean (Maui) doesn’t carry Valvoline Restore and Protect but almost all their oils jumped up in price by $3-$4 since a week or two ago. Also the Kirkland oils over at Costco went from...