Official 'What did you do to your car today?' Thread

[FooBird]

Wheel bearing starting to go?

 

[bauer311]

I was going to suggest a wheel bearing as well

 

[FooBird]

Caliper cleanup and paint prep.

 

[dpetro1]

Waited a little too long to swap on the winter setup...got about 3" snow in Maryland yesterday

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[FooBird]

FML. As I looked at the caliper before prepping it, there was the slightest tear in the boot on the piston as I pushed the piston back...

 

[mazda_lexus]

I was going to suggest a wheel bearing as well

What does that do? How can I fix[emoji24]


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[bauer311]

What does that do? How can I fix[emoji24]


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I believe on all the modern cars, the wheel bearings are built into the hub. So you would have to get a new hub assembly for the rear and swap it out is all. not too tough a job. I had to do 3 of them on my 04 stratus. If they're not built in, just press out the old bearing, lube up the new one and press it back in. Hook everything up, good to go. Assuming that's what is wrong of course

 

[mazda_lexus]

I believe on all the modern cars, the wheel bearings are built into the hub. So you would have to get a new hub assembly for the rear and swap it out is all. not too tough a job. I had to do 3 of them on my 04 stratus. If they're not built in, just press out the old bearing, lube up the new one and press it back in. Hook everything up, good to go. Assuming that's what is wrong of course

Does a wheel bearing help the wheel turn smoothly? Like on skateboard bearings?


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[FooBird]

Prepped it and new seals.

 

[FooBird]

Does a wheel bearing help the wheel turn smoothly? Like on skateboard bearings?

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Yes

 

[mazda_lexus]

Yes

Don’t judge my lack on knowledge. I know a good bit about cars but when it comes to wheels and tires I’m a dunce


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[bauer311]

It's all good. We're all here to help each other. I suck at wiring myself.....and diagnosing problems.

 

[mazda_lexus]

Amen to that


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[bauer311]

Used a program called inkscape to create some custom decals and uploaded them to gran turismo sport. #illest#fatlace. They aren't the best, but considering I'm just learning and there's a 15kb limit port decal they came out good I thought...pics later, lol

 

[FooBird]

Don’t judge my lack on knowledge. I know a good bit about cars but when it comes to wheels and tires I’m a dunce

You're good. We've all been there. Nobody passing judgment.

 

[FooBird]

It's all good. We're all here to help each other. I suck at wiring myself.....and diagnosing problems.

Amen to that

First-timer on a lot of things. Today was the caliper rebuild. Turned out to be a lot easier than I thought it would be. Hey look, this looks a lot like our caliper assembly. Put it together and wham, you're an "expert".

 

[mazda_lexus]

Guys..I almost went empty on my tank and the gas station has only 87, is it gonna kill having it in there for only not even a full tank? I only put $20


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[bauer311]

You could add an octane booster if they have it to offset, but if not you should be ok temporarily

 

[mazda_lexus]

You could add an octane booster if they have it to offset, but if not you should be ok temporarily

Okay..it’s only for this tank and I didn’t even fill it all the way


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[FooBird]

All of the brakes have been reinstalled, new pads, rotors, brake lines, rear sway bar installed. Now, time to bleed them brakes.