I share your frustration. I did have a little bit of success with my LP90 3/8 inch. See this post.
I had spent WAY too much time on it IMO. A refund wasn't feasible and I could see no scenario where it would work satisfactorily. I literally threw it in the scrap bin along with all the internals.
Sometimes that's the best thing to do.I had spent WAY too much time on it IMO. A refund wasn't feasible and I could see no scenario where it would work satisfactorily. I literally threw it in the scrap bin along with all the internals.
Also, I could get it "working" but the second it was under real load (like, actually using it) it would lock up again and I'd have to bang the head to free things up.
After several attempts at taking it apart, lubing things, mixing and matching parts and playing with spring lengths I finally decided to invest my time elsewhere, even if it's complaining on BITOG
The 1st Corvette disc brake system, '65 thru '82, can be next to impossible to get a firm pedal. Motive Bleeder to the rescue! Some say pressure bleeding is the only way. It is the only way that ever worked for me.
No air compressor but thanks for showing me what else is out there. Looks like I have more homework to do since I was finding that some brake systems are not vacuum method recommended, something about the seals (have to go back re-read that).. I might just say screw it and install the speedbleeders and do it that way, at least I won't be doing anything odd to the system. but @JHZR2 thanks for showing me other methods where then I learned more about the pros/cons, I appreciate the help.
My motive is hand pumper, no need for air.No air compressor but thanks for showing me what else is out there. Looks like I have more homework to do since I was finding that some brake systems are not vacuum method recommended, something about the seals (have to go back re-read that).. I might just say screw it and install the speedbleeders and do it that way, at least I won't be doing anything odd to the system. but @JHZR2 thanks for showing me other methods where then I learned more about the pros/cons, I appreciate the help.
ahh, ok.. I'll add that infp to my research, thanks!
Quoting myself for a small update: not surprisingly the provided casters are REALLY marginal once loaded, and I do NOT have the cart heavily loaded. Just basic sockets in all three drive sizes, some wrenches, cordless impacts in bottom drawer. But most drawers are nowhere near capacity in either weight or volume.
I’ve had two for a couple weeks now. Haven’t said anything here though. I was taking enough heat for the phone so decided to wait to mention the cards. After I talked it over with my dad he changed his mind and he said I should get them just had to be responsible. I was pretty surprised at the amounts I got too. Now just need to get that balance down. I’ve used both a little bit more than I wanted but it’s been nice. And I’ve been making 2-3 payments for the last two weeks or so since I built a balance on them. The one that gave me the online card while I waited on the hard copy I got a little carried away with but luckily it’s in a manageable amount now.
Well, you might as well burn the book and plan on being broke and near penniless all your life, to be brutally frank, barring an unforeseen miracle. Good luck. You definitely will need it absent major changes.
