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How do I bleed the brakes on my mountain bike?

I have a Hayes hydraulic disc brake set which had a leak, which I fixed. I now need to know how to top up with DOT3 fluid and get the air out. It is a Hayes Nine lever.

how to fix squeaky disc brakes?

Hi, im 14 years old and i have an apollo max MTB.
I went for a ride to the local bike track and me and my friends were doing endos. When i put on my front brakes it made a loud squeaking noise, and on the way home my back brakes were doing the same thing. My Brakes are Hayes Sole.
Anyone know how i could fix this?
Any help would be great.

- Haynes

One of the brakes on my bike has broke?

So yeah, I was riding in the park, and then I done a sudden stop, then I wanted to do a stop again, but I noticed only one was working, because the brake on the right hand side, came all the way back to the brake handle, so how do I fix this?

Many Thanks

is my sister being unreasonable?

sorry i need to vent.

okay, so I have a bmx bike that has been custom built to my specs for the past 10 years, along with the very high personal value, its worth is about $1500… well I need it to commute to school which has had very high bike theft rates lately. I currently use a cheap bike lock and am indoors while my bike is locked up outside well into the night and right now dont have money for a new strong Ulock which im trying to find one for cheap.

my sister moved out of the city back home where she never uses the bike except maybe once a week for a ride around the nieghborhood where its safe and unlocked in the backyard

I had been using her bike this summer and she said i could use her lock if i fixed the problems i cuased to the bike.
1. i raised the seat – my dad lowered it before i could
2. the gearing was making funny noises – I went to go find out what was wrong with it and it was just the noise it had always made

well i live about 65 miles from home and cant afford to drive home just to grab a few things, and since my sister is visiting a friend out here i asked her to bring the stuff. I called her and asked her to bring the lock
“can i also borrow your U-lock”
“i said you could if you fixed my bike”
“I did fix it, and the gearing has always been like that”
“yeah but you didnt fix the brakes”
— im a pro at working on brakes so if she wouldve told me to fix the brakes i woulda done it no problem when i went to fix the gears
“you never told me to fix the brakes”
-she hangs up on me

i call her back and shes like “i cant tlak im driving” and hangs up on me… even though she makes calls while driving all the time

then i call home and say patty didnt get all the other stuff on the list i needed. i then lie and say i have meds at home i need. my parents call her and she comes back since she realizes this is something thats important. <— yeah i know, im notperfect either

when she goes back home i get my parents to throw some other shit i need in the car. at the same time i try texting my other sister who is currently crippled to use her bikelock, but she had the key and before i ccould get my jerk sister to use crippled sisters lock while i juse jerk sisters lock, she leaves.

I understand she was in a rush to go see her friend, but why couldnt she spare an extra 5 minutes, i mean if it was that important, wouldnt sshe have left much earlier, and also how big of a difference does 5 minutes make in a 70 mile drive?

ugggh im soo pissed
should i be nice when she brings me the stuff and then throw a cup of water at her crotch as shes leaving?(wont stain but will embaress her, teehee)… especially when she KNOWS hanging up on me is one of the things that super super super pisses me off

How do I find out history on old Fuji bike bought at auction?

My husband bought on older bike from a farm auction to fix up for me and I wondered if there was any ino to be found about it and where? It’s a green 20″ single speed bike with handlebar brakes. Says Nichibei Fuji Cycle Company LTD on the frame and then has a sticker says TOBU, not sure if this sticker is org or not because it has kids kellogs tony the tiger stickers on it too. The green is org color but is rusted off the chain guard. I didnt see any numbers on it but will do closer inspection today. Also has metal flat rack behind seat for?
Thanks for any help!

My friend has got to sreeching level on his brakes, he has gone for repairs, but the hand brakes works so well?

How does this occur?

How do I get the brake lights and the hazard light on my 2000 Escalade to work?

The upper brake light works..
The brake switch on the pedal is new.
The hazzard light switch does not work
bulbs and fuses are good.
hazard light switch is jammed
traffic indicator works
parking lights work

How do you get a permit to work on Car Brakes in Oakland California?

I want to fix the breaks of the cars at my job. But I heard you need a permit to do this..Any one have more detail please.

How much does it cost to get colored brakes?

I am new to working on brakes… I wanted red subaru wrx brakes, but what do I have to buy and how much does it cost? I think they are called brake calipers but im not sure. It has stock brakes on it. I was just wondering how much it costs to get them colored red. 2004 wrx

How a hydraulic system works on brakes!?

I have homework.
I need to know how a hydraulic system works on brakes. And I need a diagram. Please could you help me, please write anything you know or give me some links.

Thank you, much appreciated!!

I will choose a best answer too! So get typing!
Please Help!!!!!!

How do you pull off the rear break drum on a 2010 Toyota Corolla?

I’ve attempted repairing the brake pads on my 2010 Toyota Corolla and the from pads were real simple. I thought since it is a 2010 it would be just as simple in the rear but they look totally different. I’m not sure if the rear brakes are drum or disc. They look like drums. My problem is that I don’t know how to remove whatever is there behind the tire to access the brake pads. Can someone help please?

Brake Repair Please Help!?

I have a 2003 Pontiac Aztek. My brake pads needed to be changed so I took my car to Wearmasters. This particular location was referred to me by a friend.

I had a rotor replaced on the driver’s side, brake fluid changed and the front brake pads were replaced. A couple days after the service was performed, my brakes began making noises similar to creeking as if you were walking on an old wooden floor.

I went back to Wearmasters and was told my rear drums needed to be sanded and that is the only noise they had heard. I was not charged this time but again, everytime I applied the brake this creeking noise would take place. It is also quite loud….as I brake, people stare.

I just want this fixed properly. Can anyone recommend a service location that can actually repair this problem successfully? I live in Michigan. Anyone have experiences with Belle Tire or Tuffy? The reason why I am asking of these service centers is because they are open much later.Thanks in advance!

Which of these is most important to get fixed now?

I have a 2003 Ford Focus that is in need of repair, but I don’t have the money to make all of the repairs now. What needs to be done:
- rear brakes- drums are completely rusted on
- fix exhaust leak
- replace swaybar links
- replace struts

In what order would you get these issues fixed? Thanks.

Do four wheel disc brakes wear better than front disc and rear drum?

Is a complete brake job more expensive generally for a four wheel disc brake repair/replace job?

Rear brakes question on a 2003 Mercury Sable?

A mechanic just looked at my wife’s car and announced that the rear brakes were shot, fluid was leaking into the brakes, and that the following would need to be replaced (exactly as he noted them):

Wheel Cylinders
Brake Drums
Rear Shoes
Brake Hardware

Drums and shoes I understand, but what precisely are the cylinders and the “hardware”? Are these components I can replace myself? I am an engineer and have done some small amount of work on cars in the past… just never on brakes. Will the computer need to be reprogrammed for any reason after the repair?

If I do not do it myself, is the quoted price of ~$430 + tax (southern IL) appropriate?
Also: What tools are required for this repair?

What makes the brake pads of a car last longer?

What makes the brakes pads of a car last longer, pressing on the brakes slowly at a longer distance of a stop sign or pressing the brakes harder at a shorter distance from a stop sign?

Why do i need to replace my rear brake pads? My car is only 2 years old?

I bought a new 2008 honda accord about 2 years ago and i have to get my rear brake pads replaced? should it happen this early? will i be covered by a factory warranty or anything?

Is asbestos still used in car brake pads?

What’s that sharp noise when I push the brakes of my car when the brake pads are new?

I just changed all four brake pads in my 2000 impala a week ago, but at times when I brake, I hear a high pitched noise as you would normally hear when you are running out of brake pads. But I just recently changed it, what could it be?

If I bought new brake Pads online, can I take them to an auto shop to get them put on my car?

Plan on getting these particular performance brake pads for my car. I can only get them online if I take them to an auto shop will they be able to put them on and just charge a labor fee?

How long do rear drum brakes last on average?

I have a 97 Nissan pick up and I was wondering how long on average the rear drum brakes will last? I dont thing they have ever been changed.

Any good websites that teach you how to change drum brakes?

I’m pretty good at changing rotors and front brakes but I’ve never bothered with the drums. There are plenty of sites that teach you how to do the front brakes, what about drum brakes?

Do you need special tools to do this job or any special knowledge?

How do I change out Rear drum brake on a 2000 Dodge Neon to make them disk brakes like the front.?

I have a 2000 Dodge Neon 2.0L I bought front/rear drilled and slotted rotors for. I am trying to change out the rear Drum brakes and replace it with an assembly to house calipers so I may use my matching Rotos on the back. I just got new rims and it looks very bad against the new rim.

Why does my right rear drum brake click when I hit the brakes?

My right rear drum brake clicks when I apply the brakes. The clicking gradually gets slower as the car slows down. It doesn’t inhibit my ability to slow down but the clicking is annoying. What’s wrong here?

Why do some cars have discs brakes in the rear while others have drum?

Is it based on the overall weight of a vehicle because I’ve noticed that most smaller cars have drums in the rear. I happen to like drum brakes. They require less maintenance and I have never had an issue with stopping although I know that disc brakes provide better stopping power.

Likeliness of a motorcycle crash that makes repair cost nearly the cost of the bike?

I just had to put my old bike (Kawasaki Ninja valued at $2000 used) up for sale for a measly $500 as a “parts bike”. Apparently just one crash (and not even into an object, just a slip on an oil slick at about 40mph) was enough to permanently break the front shocks, headlight holder, front fairing, and gauges.

The total cost of fixing these was estimated at about $1500…and the bike’s value is about $2000 if it is fixed. I’m OK because I had full gear (just a few very minor scrapes and no broken bones), but watching the $2000 I paid for the bike just fly out the window still got quite frustrating.
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I’m just wondering…how common is this (to have a single crash cost almost as much as the bike to fix)?

I am getting a new bike for about $3000, but am wondering on the side of my mind: what kind of crashes would cause the same level of damage and why does it seem every other rider can just pick up their bike after a crash, drain it, and get it running again?
And, I’m also wondering on the side, do most “wet slip” crashes really cause this much damage, or it there a certain bad way to make the bike slip that causes much more damage than having it slip in other ways?
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I know now, for example, that in rainy weather you are NOT supposed to keep holding down the rear brake once it locks to avoid a high-side crash (apparently the MSF taught me that technique…which actually made things worse in wet weather). But it still make me wonder if a certain unlucky or badly-planned combination of crash factors gave my bike damage that, at least to me, seems disproportionately high for the circumstances.

Cost to repair a broken axel?

Hello, I have a 2000 Jetta DL FWD, automatic car and I just got into an accident.
I was driving and about to go around a right-hand turn and my friend was goofing around and pulled the e-brake. The rear wheels locked up and the car started to power slide uncontrollably. The rear wheels lost traction and then I slammed into the curb with the front drivers-side wheel hitting the curb first. The car bounced up onto the curb and into some bushes. Both hubcaps flew off and there the tire frames are bent and contorted.
I am almost positive that the front drivers axel is broken, because the wheel will no longer turn accurately and makes a grinding sound when I try and drive. My ABS light is also on and the car is no longer drivable. The damage to the rear driver-side wheel is less because it hit the curb second and with less force, however I am fairly sure the rear axel is broken as well. So does any have any cost estimates or suggestions?

What is this grinding sound when I back my car up???

I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT and whenever I put it in reverse and back up, the car makes this loud deep grinding sound. This does not sound like the brakes to me, I am not pressing on the brakes when this occurs. It just happens the entire time I am backing up until I hit the brakes and then it stops. Please tell me what this could be so when I get it checked out I will have some understanding of what is going on so I don’t get ripped off. If you can give me a ball park estimate on the repair cost that would be helpful too!! Thank you!!

I was looking for a ball-park estimate on the cost of repairing at Chevy Malibu engine?

When the car was inspected I was told my intake manifold would need to be replaced. The water pump was begining to ‘seed.’ And I believe the brake fluid needed to be flushed. I’m in college so I’ll have to save up for the repairs. I was just wondering if anyone could give me any info. on the issue. I know now that these issues plague the Malibu.
My car is a 2001 Chevy Malibu LS. It has the 3.1 V6 engine.

Cost to repair chassis?

My brakes failed and I rear ended a Ford at around 10MPH so it was really a bump more than a crash. The only damage I saw were scratches however the mechanic they have taken it to says the chassis is bent and will need straightened.

I would really appreciate any ideas on how much this will cost. From lowest to highest estimates if possible. At such a low speed I wouldn’t expect it to be majorly damaged
I’m talking about cost to repair the Ford that was not mine. The Ford belonged to the other party. I think it was around 2005 and a Focus

9N brake work How to remove the cover?

Hi
Looks like I got oil on my brakes,
First Question —> Any way to fix that without removing the tires?

Second….I already removed on tire off

and took the other screws out

Any pictures or instructions how to remove the cover??

looks like I need to put some brake cleaner inside,,

tyyyyyyyyyy

how do hook up reverse lights on my tailgate light bar?

I hooked up my tailgate light bar today. everything works brakes, turns, parking, but the reverse lights on the bar wont turn on when i put truck into reverse. i spliced the white reverse wire on the light bar into the power wire on the normal reverse light. was that the right thing to do or does that wire go somewhere else.

someone please help me!!!!!

my car barely slows down when i press the brakes…?

today when i got out of work and started driving the brakes didnt have as much tension as they should, when going the speed limit i could press the pedal all the way to the floor almost and they brakes worked very lightly.(pedal was not hard to press) everything else except that is fine. abs light has been on on and off the past couple days too if that matters. other than that everything else is as normal. any idea what could be wrong with my brakes and how much to fix on a 96 mercury sable.

How safe is it to drive a car that only has working front brakes?

I have an ’03 Kia Rio that needs the shoes replaced on the back, but the front brakes are in great shape. My dubious friend says that I shouldn’t drive it, but I think it’s okay. What’s the verdict?

How do I fix broken blinkers?

I have a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass cruiser. My blinkers have been working sporadically for the past few months. When I turn them on, they didn’t blink at constant intervals but instead kinda flickered. Well now they aren’t working. It’s not a problem with the fuse because other things going to that exact fuse are still working (brake light, license plate light etc). How do I fix this?

abs, brake pedal goes to floor 98 grand caravan?

replaced each part,all brake cylinders,master cylinder 3 times,abs unit, bleeding done several times, pedal stays ok for one day and goes back to the floor. abs light ok.

replacing brake line on my jeep grand cherokee. the new line doesnt seem to be able to thread into the fittin?

the new brake line will not thread into the fitting in the rear of my jeep. it seems just a hair to big. i went to the parts store, they said there is nothing else close and that should work. are my threads wrong or maybe just messed up. help.

How much is it going to cost to get brake lines fixed?

My 1997 Chevy Blazer needs all the brake lines replaced (the salt they put on the roads in winter ruins then fast here in New England) Just wondering how much I can expect to pay (parts and labor) for all the brakes lines
Please note, yes they ALL need replaced…ALL OF THEM!!! Please no “who told you that they all need replaced”comments because clearly whoever is writing those has not been in a New England winter and seen the damage the salt they put on the roads does….they are ALL rusty and i need them ALL replaced….just wanted to know an estimate…

Emergency Brake Repair on 1996 Saturn SL1 – Advice, please?

My emerg. Brake is not holding the car well. I had it tightened, but I noticed that when parking on hills that brake doesn’t “grab” or “hold the car” as well as it used to. I turn in the wheels for safety. Is it time to replace the emergency brake? Or only parts of the emergency brake? What does that involve? Average cost?

What is the typical cost of fixing brake calipers on a car?

My mechanic is charging $800 for replacing both front wheel brake caliper mechs. Labor and parts. Is this reasonable?
2001 Honda Civic

I have an 89 Honda Accord LX 4dr and the brakes keep locking up, Is there a sensor to replace?

I have already replaced booster, calipers & master cylinders
I have already replaced booster, calipers & master cylinders.

How do you replace the brake lamp on a 1999 honda accord?

I left brake lamp just went out on my 99 accord and I was wondering how to replace it myself so I don’t have to take it in and be charged for it.

have 94 honda accord lx, replaced brakes, and bleed them a couple of times.but brakes still fell spongy?

When to get brakes checked/replaced on new Honda Accord?

and do you go to the dealer?

1998 Honda Accord Brakes?

I have a 98 Honda Accord it seems like my front brakes keep wearing out all the time what could that be do I need to replace the brake calipers please let me know thanks I really need the help on the

Furnace/Central Air Questions/Please Help?

I was wondering how much it would cost to have someone come out and service my furnace. Our house is 22 years old, and we have never replace the system(but we have had some service/maintenance. Our fan continues to run after the system has shut off when the control panel is on auto. I worry the motor may fizzle out if we do not find the problem. We also have a problem with the clear tube filling up with water in the winter, therefore we have to empty it before the heat will come on; and sometimes this happens when we are sleeping—it can get very cold before we realize what is going on. If we have to replace this furnace how much am I looking at cost wise?

Also I have a friend at work who has a friend who does this kind of work, and says I could call him up to help with the costs. I don’t even know him.Should I trust this guy? My friend said his mom had some work done and it didn’t cost as much as what it would have if she called one of the common companies.

Thanks ahead of time for any and all suggestions!

HELP!! Tenants are absolutely insane – called the police? ?

Hi everyone,
I posted a while ago about how my parents have insane tenants. Recently we had a family emergency that my parents had to tend to the past few weeks. Last week we got a letter stating that the tenant wanted to have the furnace serviced – we brought a guy in to service it, he said it wasn’t up to code, and so he shut the system down yesterday. We called several places last night, a few came in today to give us estimates on replacing it and we are planning on having it replaced tomorrow morning. When we got home we had a voicemail from an “enforcement officer” from our bureau calling in regards to the house??? This lady is constantly sending us demanding letters, screaming at us on the phone and we are trying our best to get this fixed. It will be fixed by tomorrow – what should we do? We tried to call back but they had already left. I don’t know what this is in regards to but there was nothing else we could have done but replace it!
They have been really demanding and uncooperative from day 1 – I understand that it needs to be replaced, and we will do so..but why call the police??
I mean I totally understand that they need heat and that is why we have been working as quickly as possible!! We also already told her we agreed to fix it asap.
She is just so problematic and we signed a three year lease with her!! She was previously in the real estate industry so it seems she knows every way humanly possible to give us a hard time.
What are some legitimate grounds for eviction??
By the way, from the moment she moved in, she has been sending us letters complaining about one thing or another. Whether it was the grout in the bathroom to the windows (which we replaced ALL of) to apparently the recent bugs (which we never have had a problem with in that house).
If she goes to a hotel tonight, what is our obligation in terms of paying?
We sent her a long three page letter certified on Saturday and she hasn’t signed for it – if she is purposely not reading the letter, what does that mean in terms of the contents of it?

how do I service my Armstrong home oil furnace?

My oil heat system is not working

Do you tip repair man?

Hi – I currently have a repair guy at my house to do the yearly service on the furnace and AC (which is under warranty). He is supposed to be here 2 hours. Should I tip him? If yes, how much? Thanks!

How do I determine if I have a correct furnace for my mobilehome?

We bought a 1979 triple wide Lancer almost a year ago. We had a warranty service call because the heat and air doesn’t blow in my daughter’s room. The service tech says the furnace we have is out of code, in his words “illegal”, and because of that the warranty company will not cover the duct repair. How do I find out if this guy knows what he is talking about. He says only a Coleman is in spec. I have limited paperwork from the previous owners but I know the original furnace was a Coleman.
The ductwork is in the ceiling, and I don’t want to have to tear the ceiling out and replace it if I don’t have to.