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I tell you what, the guys that are doing bone yard stuff for appliance parts are a real asset to the country. It's such a waste to send good parts like that to the crusher. I mean the unit I got was almost brand new. Cost $15 SHIPPED priority mail, and this thing was heavy. I doubt the guy...

Both my dishwasher and stove crapped out at almost the same time. Wife's first inclination - let's go buy new ones and drop $1800! My inclination - ugh no. Ol' BK probably gonna be joining the ranks of the unemployed soon, so let's try to fix instead! <img src="/forums/graemlins/shocked.gif"...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by lairdwd</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by The Critic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is the exact reason why I never use the supplied brackets...

I hit my sticky e-brake hardware on my 2000 accord with some wd-40 and it did the trick. I know not ideal for rubber, but I wanted something that would lubricate but not evaporate

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by The Critic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is the exact reason why I never use the supplied brackets. I have seen this issue before. Plus pad clearance issues because the last guy ground the bracket too much to...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Toys4Life_C5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you are new to wrenching torque everything down to spec until you get a feel for it. When you are older, the "right" thing to do is to still use a torque wrench but if...

I got to give the made in America Irwin a shout out. I wish Lowes would stock more of their high quality American gear like this. <img src="/forums/graemlins/cheers3.gif" alt="cheers" title="cheers" height="16" width="57" /> I read the reviews on the harbor freight Chinese brand and one guy...

You guys ever see where they didn't tap it correctly in reman land? Or didn't tap it at all and the bracket bolt is a different size entirely? The left caliper went on beautifully and had no issues with the old OE bolts. I cleaned and lubed everything.. no go. too small. I'm wondering if...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by JeffKeryk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well done. Throw that fastener in the garbage, where it belongs.</div></div> I just ordered 4 new ones from a local VW dealer for $1.33 each. The hex head design is terrible, but...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by spasm3</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Gebo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was previously taught on the forum the value of heat on a stuck...

I thought it was gonna be a rough day today after my genie garage door remote broke off at the connector. Went for the key and the manual override and the lock was seized. I was able to strip down some wires and get in fortunately or I would have been drilling my garage door lock out. <span...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Donald</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They sell extractors that look like a socket with teeth. I got a set that are Craftsman. But you may not have enough room on the upper side. Get some cheap Torx bits and pound in...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by P10crew</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Drive the car to the nearest dude with a welder. Weld a nut on it done deal works every time. Why fight it?</div></div> Yeah, if I can get that for less than $100, may be the path...

Wow, these are all great ideas! On the vice grip solution, do you think they can stay locked it a 100+ ft. lbs on a circular bolt? I know I need something with some good teeth to even try, but these things are torque on good. Or how about this mack daddy pipe wrench at lowes? You think...

I don't have acytene torch, so welding on a nut is out. Open up to other ideas though! <img src="/forums/graemlins/banana2.gif" alt="banana" title="banana" height="35" width="33" /> Will the bolt extractors you can buy at the big box stores work for a round bolt like this? <img...

Not even gonna get to try torquing the other side. With my 2 ft copper cheater bar, I managed to round off the inside of the 8mm hex hole inside the caliper bolt. What a poor feat of engineering those things are. I had pretty good leverage on it too. <img...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by JunkdrawerDog</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by hallstevenson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Remember, probably 90% of brake jobs are done without...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by supton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was there a core charge on the cardones? I wonder if you should just keep an eye on them, and if they give warning signs, mail order some better ones and swap in at your leisure...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Donald</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It will be rusted in place in a few weeks. No worries about it coming out.</div></div> LOL, and if the cardone calipers are as rust prone as some of the antidotal stories I've...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Trav</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes that is the problem, buy crap and it goes bad in a short time they warranty it with more of the same crap. After a few exchanges you throw it in the bin and buy a quality part, the...