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RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Lord Popgun - 07-09-2020
Bob, some lint traps are removable for cleaning and some you just get the lint out. Post a pic of yours and we’ll tell you how to clean it.
Mine is removable. Step 1. put hand on handle.
2. retract arm and pull lint trap out.
3. remove lint
4. replace trap. Done.
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Houtman_imp - 07-09-2020
Bob, we are not making fun of you , we all love you !
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Lord Popgun - 07-09-2020
What Houtman said!
Just having fun
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Inhouse Bob - 07-09-2020
Lint removed thanks to all the help from y'all. I was confused for a bit because no one told me that I first had to open the dryer door to access the lint filter, but after reviewing several You Tube videos, I worked it out.
Also found my red sock.In other news, I took a short ride to see if I got the brakes right and I gotta say, it made a huge difference. I hadn't realized how much braking power I had lost over time. Before I could pretty much stand on the peddle without more than a bit of braking. Now I can lock'em up without too much effort. But they aren't grabby or anything untoward. I am quite pleased.
Thanks again, team. I owe everyone a hug.
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Cormanus - 07-09-2020
(07-09-2020, 01:09 PM)Inhouse Bob_imp Wrote: Lint removed thanks to all the help from y'all. I was confused for a bit because no one told me that I first had to open the dryer door to access the lint filter, but after reviewing several You Tube videos, I worked it out.
In other news, I took a short ride to see if I got the brakes right and I gotta say, it made a huge difference. I hadn't realized how much braking power I had lost over time. Before I could pretty much stand on the peddle without more than a bit of braking. Now I can lock'em up without too much effort. But they aren't grabby or anything untoward. I am quite pleased.
Thanks again, team. I owe everyone a hug.
See, if I'd been around earlier, I wouldn't have told you to open the door. The lint filter on our drier is accessed with the door closed.
You've done well all round, Bob.
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Lord Popgun - 07-09-2020
Bob, How many miles were on those pads?
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Houtman_imp - 07-09-2020
As you notice from Bob and others : humor is the best medicine !
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Inhouse Bob - 07-09-2020
(07-09-2020, 07:26 PM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Bob, How many miles were on those pads?From new, so seven years and 18k miles. The pad on the right side was down to almost nothing. The left side was much less worn so obviously there was a problem with the caliper sliding properly. I got my state safety inspection a couple of weeks ago and the fellow pointed out the problem. So I guess safety inspections are a good thing! Plus, he passed me in exchange for the promise of a prompt fix.
(07-09-2020, 08:42 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: As you notice from Bob and others : humor is the best medicine !In these dark times, one must keep it light
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Cormanus - 07-10-2020
(07-09-2020, 11:08 PM)Inhouse Bob_imp Wrote:(07-09-2020, 07:26 PM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Bob, How many miles were on those pads?From new, so seven years and 18k miles. The pad on the right side was down to almost nothing. The left side was much less worn so obviously there was a problem with the caliper sliding properly. I got my state safety inspection a couple of weeks ago and the fellow pointed out the problem. So I guess safety inspections are a good thing! Plus, he passed me in exchange for the promise of a prompt fix.
(07-09-2020, 08:42 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: As you notice from Bob and others : humor is the best medicine !In these dark times, one must keep it light
For those with a taste for British humour, a fine example of keeping it light in dark times may be found [url=https://lettersofnote.com/2009/10/28/we-all-feel-like-that-now-and-then/]here.
RE: Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now? - Houtman_imp - 07-10-2020
Cormanus , that was typical English humor ! Thanks !