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Originally Posted By: Mullick2001 It wasn't the backing pads it is the little nubs that stick out on each side and fit into the caliper clips they were about 1mm too long and both sides would not go in without grinding. Picture here Those are the 'ears' of the pads, and are still a part of...

At work, hand thread, then torque stick. Then lower vehicle till tires touch, so can use a torque wrench, then lower vehicle all the way. At home, I don't have air tools, so I thread by hand with a socket and use a ratchet or breaker to snug up and seat, then lower and torque.

Return the pads too in my opinion. Sounds like the backing plate with the wear sensor wasn't stamped correctly. Poorly stamped pads are poor fitting pads and no amount of new hardware will correct that. But with that being said, perhaps it is the worn hardware that is causing new pads not to fit...

Originally Posted By: EricG If the toe is correct, camber can be way off and wear the tire evenly. Edge wear is mostly toe, with some camber. So everyone is right! They definitely go hand in hand. Excessive (negative) camber will exasperate bad toe settings.

Originally Posted By: Mullick2001 2005 malibu max in my signature. Napa premium Rotors and Napa OE Ceramics here. I took a wire brush to the clips and cleaned then very well and there housing with brake cleaner. ... (emphasis added) Get a hardware kit. Preferably one of the ones that are...

Ah OK, I put two and two together, its the Malibu if you said it's got 168k on it. If you used pads that had bonded, nitrile-coated shims, there is no need to grease the back of the pads in my opinion. The slight noise as you're braking depending on the pressure applied may be due to dust...

Can you please let us know which vehicle, what brand of rotors, type of pads, and did you put in all new clips and caliper hardware or just clean up the old ones? Thanks. To me, it sounds like the pads are not 'lifting' off the rotor when the brakes are not applied which could be due to worn...

Duh, muffler bearings! j/k Ok but for real, I checked rockauto and it shows a "KLARIUS Part # 401645 Kit" which is listed as a catalytic converter installation kit. I wonder if this is what is referred to as the (exhaust) flange bolts. I'm used to the ones that have springs on them. I'm...

For me it would depend on if the accident caused a salvage title to be put on the VIN, along with just how much of a discount under value it's being sold. I also read and hear that salvage titles don't necessarily have to follow the vehicle form state to state, in other words re-register the...

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-10S-Classic-7-Cup-Processor/dp/B00004S9EM I've always thought that Cuisinart was synonymous with a food processor. Anyhow, I recommend the ones with the toggle switches versus the touch-buttons; I find that the touch-button ones will wear out after a while...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Chris, thanks, but I thought zerosoma was talking about the difference in jugs between PP SM and PP SN, not between PP and PU. No worries. I don't recall there being another different bottle mold revision between the two in the pic; the newer PP jugs being...

In addition to the first three mentioned, I have used www.magauto.com with success.

If NGK makes a Laser Iridium for the application, I try and use this whenever possible. I have great results with NGK plugs no matter the application. However, for the most part, I stick with the factory plugs. For example, my GF's IS250 specs Denso Iridiums, which are about $11/piece from...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: zerosoma it sounds like you are describing an API SM-style jug. small hole... taller... the sn jugs here in the states have a slant and a bigger mouth. Interesting. Does anyone have a pic comparing the two jugs? No pun intended. I...

Some major national tire chains will repair the hole with an inside patch for free, two come to mind right now, Les Schwab and Discount/America's Tire, provided that the tire is still serviceable (less than 6 years old and more than 3/32 tread depth and that the puncture is not in the sidewall...

I wonder if using an external keyboard and mouse would yield different results although I've never really heard of a single right-click producing a deletion prompt. There's a website I used at my previous job called showmypc.com and it's a pretty useful and free shadowing service; if you can...

NGK B2LMY non-resistor on Amazon looks like the price has certainly gone up since I last purchased these. These are the ones I put on my small engine. As for the non-resistor when the factory has resistor, I did not notice any unusual interference when I used the non-resistor. I guess I'd just...

Yes! I have a 4HP YardMachines lawn mower that I was using Champion RJ19LM plugs on, I even went for the fancy upgraded 'easy-start' one once which didn't help, and when I bought an NGK regular plug, primed it properly (and relatively fresh gas), it always starts on the first pull now. Just as...

Originally Posted By: DuckRyder Originally Posted By: Doog .... She may get transferred 1000-2000 miles away and will have to rely on the car. So, I want new tires now. Otherwise I would normally wait until next Winter. Then my advice is to buy a quality name brand tire from a trustworthy...

It doesn't hurt to ask DT if they'd price match; I bet they'd even do the shopping for you. They do have a guarantee for prices, and their overall service is pretty tough to beat in my opinion. And with those tires being the 8th week of 2006, I don't believe Michelin warranties their tires once...