Recent content by sh40674

So I think im going to try it. Both shocks say made 4/7/25, so they're fairly new. I took a paper towel and ran it under the cap of the good looking shock and picked up moisture. Did the same to the shock with the drip line and got the same result. Not a lot, like residual moisture. I looked at...

Is this normal? Got a set of new shock assemblies for my f150 (motorcraft) from rock auto. Noticed 1 had a fluid line down the side. Appeared like 1 drop ran down. Above the fluid line by the steel ring there is a very slight pool (looks like a drop where the steel ring meets the shock body...

Well if anyone happens to have my same issue, figured it out. I went up to my property with the new choke lever. Not only that but I realized the original choke wire is missing (it's the type you pull the throttle past full and it starts to choke)🤦‍♂️ I guess I never paid attention to it. Only...

I have a swisher finish mower I got cheap a few years back to mow spots on my hunting property. The mower is stored there so I don't have it at home to tinker with. When I got it I replaced the carb, it had been sitting a while and was really corroded inside. The replacement was a Nikki, old...

Got them in, rear pads looked like the front so just how they're supposed to be from the factory. Only about 100 miles on them but so far so good!

Yeah it's got the ring on the inside and a few marks from assuming tapping it with a hammer. Otherwise all good just gotta clean it up. Ordered brakes for my truck and the wife's car and the bosch pads were in this same box so that's why I came here first 🤣 Like I said the rock auto gamble lol...

Other end of things was worth asking since 1 of the 4 rotors for my truck that showed up has been mounted before🙄. Not ran but for sure a return. Gotta love the rock auto gamble

Thanks guys! The backing plates look new just never seen stone with such a sanded looking finish, then again never handled bosch pads. Will run them!

Got some new brakes for my truck, besides 1 rotor looking like a return (thanks rock auto, at least doesn't look used) I just bought the cheapest front and rear kits for my 2011 f150... which is raybestos R line ceramic and rotors in the rear, wagner quick stop ceramic pads/rotors up front. The...

I've never used bosch pads before. Got the front pair in from rock auto (waiting on the rear to show up so I can't compare). Now from my reading I know they're wrapped in paper and not shrink wrapped, so I expected that. But when I opened them up they seem used or oddly dusty... is this a...

You're right, should have put that info in, kinda threw a post up in a rush. Good initial bite is always best IMO. Daily driver so getting cut off or a deer jumping out is the biggest issues. Then I want something that remains fairly quiet. Lower dust is always a plus, can't get all I want on a...

Sure it's helping. I known it's subjective but it's still helping me narrow down. I was kinda leaning towards the Bosch Quiet Cast... to see people here recommend them helps. Dynamic Friction I always thought was never a consideration but I'm starting to find people actually use them often

Also, not to get personal, but my job is laying off and they've cut any and all overtime. So trying to keep it cheap and the rockauto route. At least get me till spring and if I don't like what I end up with I should have more cushion to splurge then

Sorry, had the vehicle added then deleted to add another pad and forgot I left it out. Mazda cx5 Amd since my truck is due, an 11 f150 I'll probably grab some for that too. Both vehicles have the same well regarded pad on right now (will not name not looking for debates) and not happy with...

Help me pick 1 of these ceramic pads (please don't suggest others I've narrowed down to these) Bosch blue line - some amazon reviews are showing fitment/size issues FF rating Bosch Quiet Cast (I think GG rating for my car) Dynamic Friction 5000 line (I believe FF) Bendix (either regular or...