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SCTC Alumni, Automotive Mechanics. Ford 5.4 3v Pro.
NASCAR Fan, specifically of Chastain, Buescher, Reddick, Kyle Busch, SVG, and Bowman. History buff. Railfan. Warship geek. Sometimes computer knowledgeable. Mostly a moron. Drives a clapped out old Ford.
NASCAR Fan, specifically of Chastain, Buescher, Reddick, Kyle Busch, SVG, and Bowman. History buff. Railfan. Warship geek. Sometimes computer knowledgeable. Mostly a moron. Drives a clapped out old Ford.
Why do you do this to me, NASCAR? Why do you do this to us all?
February 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Why do you do this to me, NASCAR? Why do you do this to us all?
Oh, nice! Maybe Anthology (Beatles) then?
December 27, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Oh, nice! Maybe Anthology (Beatles) then?
Ever listen to Dark Side of the Moon in full?
December 27, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Ever listen to Dark Side of the Moon in full?
Become a mechanic! /s
But seriously, I don’t bite my nails anymore because last time I did, I got a mouth full of transmission fluid and gear oil (I was replacing a driveshaft). I suppose the trauma was enough to stop the habit lol. Now I just fidget with a ratchet instead. And wear gloves.
But seriously, I don’t bite my nails anymore because last time I did, I got a mouth full of transmission fluid and gear oil (I was replacing a driveshaft). I suppose the trauma was enough to stop the habit lol. Now I just fidget with a ratchet instead. And wear gloves.
December 3, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Become a mechanic! /s
But seriously, I don’t bite my nails anymore because last time I did, I got a mouth full of transmission fluid and gear oil (I was replacing a driveshaft). I suppose the trauma was enough to stop the habit lol. Now I just fidget with a ratchet instead. And wear gloves.
But seriously, I don’t bite my nails anymore because last time I did, I got a mouth full of transmission fluid and gear oil (I was replacing a driveshaft). I suppose the trauma was enough to stop the habit lol. Now I just fidget with a ratchet instead. And wear gloves.
Not bad, but kinda weird and quite fun
November 29, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Not bad, but kinda weird and quite fun
You really need a full system diag to actually find out what’s wrong, because brake systems are weird and one small issue can cause a world of problems. (Took a course specifically on auto brake systems, trust me, they’re finicky.) Best you can do is have a reputable shop hunt the real problem down.
November 23, 2024 at 6:00 AM
You really need a full system diag to actually find out what’s wrong, because brake systems are weird and one small issue can cause a world of problems. (Took a course specifically on auto brake systems, trust me, they’re finicky.) Best you can do is have a reputable shop hunt the real problem down.
Now, I cannot say anything definitively, as I obviously cannot see the car or diag the issues myself, but it sounds like it could be a multitude of problems - seals, ABS, booster, master cylinder, calipers, even something as simple as someone left the caliper bleed valve open.
November 23, 2024 at 5:58 AM
Now, I cannot say anything definitively, as I obviously cannot see the car or diag the issues myself, but it sounds like it could be a multitude of problems - seals, ABS, booster, master cylinder, calipers, even something as simple as someone left the caliper bleed valve open.
I’d say take it to a different shop. It really doesn’t seem like they’re running proper diag on the brake system, and instead are just acting as parts cannons.
November 23, 2024 at 5:56 AM
I’d say take it to a different shop. It really doesn’t seem like they’re running proper diag on the brake system, and instead are just acting as parts cannons.
Does it still have full power? If it’s an issue with the brake booster, usually you’ll have engine vacuum issues as well. Any codes?
November 23, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Does it still have full power? If it’s an issue with the brake booster, usually you’ll have engine vacuum issues as well. Any codes?
That noise honestly has me stumped. I don’t know anything in the brake system that could make that kind of noise idling. Unless you have electric or hydraulic assisted braking instead of traditional vacuum assist? But I don’t know of any Mazdas with those, most cars have standard vacuum assist.
November 23, 2024 at 5:41 AM
That noise honestly has me stumped. I don’t know anything in the brake system that could make that kind of noise idling. Unless you have electric or hydraulic assisted braking instead of traditional vacuum assist? But I don’t know of any Mazdas with those, most cars have standard vacuum assist.
Make/model/year? That’s an extremely weird sound for anything in the brake system to be making. Can you get a picture of the master cylinder and brake booster?
November 23, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Make/model/year? That’s an extremely weird sound for anything in the brake system to be making. Can you get a picture of the master cylinder and brake booster?
Brake jobs are also surprisingly simple (as long as it’s not a more modern FWD car with the parking brake that’s integral to the caliper piston), so you may be able to do the work yourself and avoid paying labor costs.
November 18, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Brake jobs are also surprisingly simple (as long as it’s not a more modern FWD car with the parking brake that’s integral to the caliper piston), so you may be able to do the work yourself and avoid paying labor costs.
…probably separated from the backing plate and are scraping the rotor, and you need to have it looked at right away. You can probably climb under with a flashlight and check.
November 18, 2024 at 1:36 PM
…probably separated from the backing plate and are scraping the rotor, and you need to have it looked at right away. You can probably climb under with a flashlight and check.