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| Brake pedal to the floor. Help? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 16 2011, 03:15 PM (4,569 Views) | |
| iamgeo | Jan 23 2011, 07:23 PM Post #31 |
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There might be enough brake line there that you could cut it off at that nut. You can then go to pretty much any auto parts store and get a new nut and borrow a flare tool. Been there, done that. |
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| kyledye25 | Jan 23 2011, 07:25 PM Post #32 |
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I guess I am getting it towed in to where I work. At least there I have access to any and every tool out there. And there are two mechanics who know Metros very well. One still drives one almost every day. So basically I will have one of them help me out if they can and hopefully I can get both wheel cylinders replaced, the brake shoes replaced, and the brake fluid bled so it will all work. |
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| kyledye25 | Jan 23 2011, 07:26 PM Post #33 |
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Ya I could. But its getting late now. Not sure how late the parts stores are open. But I cant imagine much longer. But I think I am just going to get it to where i work. and go from there. |
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| Car Nut | Jan 24 2011, 05:58 AM Post #34 |
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I think you're doing the right thing. It's too cold outside now for the repairs that you need & the time it's gonna take to do it right. If it was me I'd just cut off the line(s) & replace with new along with new cylinders, shoes & a brake hardware kit. Good luck with it. Let us know how it turns out.
Edited by Car Nut, Jan 24 2011, 05:59 AM.
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| Johnny Mullet | Jan 24 2011, 08:28 AM Post #35 |
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Fear the Mullet
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I would have cut the line, replaced the cylinder and dug out the line flaring tool. When it comes to rusty fasteners, I don't piss around. |
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| 944door | Jan 24 2011, 03:12 PM Post #36 |
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I do. My girl gets mad at me tho
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| kyledye25 | Jan 24 2011, 08:53 PM Post #37 |
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lol. thanks for the info guys. All good advice. I got it towed to where I work...Toyota shop. It really helps when you have guys there that can help and have all the right tools. They make it seem way too easy. lol |
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| kyledye25 | Jan 24 2011, 08:53 PM Post #38 |
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Oh, and all is good. Stops great. Got new shoes in there as well. So all good to go. |
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| bogs | Jan 25 2011, 01:24 PM Post #39 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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Congrats |
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| Bad Bent | Jan 25 2011, 10:14 PM Post #40 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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| metroschultz | Jan 26 2011, 10:28 AM Post #41 |
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Please just call me; "Schultz"
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I am glad you got your brakes fixed. Brakes are one thing you don't want to mess around with.Instant Seafoam Edited by metroschultz, Jan 26 2011, 10:29 AM.
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| jonathan180iq | Jan 26 2011, 01:25 PM Post #42 |
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Not Really All That Smart
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Vise grips are usually my first resort...
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| kyledye25 | Jan 26 2011, 07:04 PM Post #43 |
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Thanks Guys!! And my dad just bought a propane torch and some nice vice grips to help with repairs. lol. Too bad everythings fixed now. But i am sure there will be more to come. |
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