When we swapped wheels recently, I snapped a photo of a rear brake pad. Yesterday I was looking online for info on aftermarket pads, and found that there are many types. There are regular and phenolic pistons, and 1" and 1 3/4" piston clips. I put this to the folks at http://www.crownvic.net/, and it seems there is no real way of knowing what your car has until you pull the wheels and look. So much for ordering parts ahead of time... At least I know front discs are... well, just front discs! Same with the front pads.
Companion to my Crown Vic website. Updates on my 1998 - 2008 Crown Victorias, and other related info.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
REAR BRAKES: 1" vs 1 3/4" piston clip??
When we swapped wheels recently, I snapped a photo of a rear brake pad. Yesterday I was looking online for info on aftermarket pads, and found that there are many types. There are regular and phenolic pistons, and 1" and 1 3/4" piston clips. I put this to the folks at http://www.crownvic.net/, and it seems there is no real way of knowing what your car has until you pull the wheels and look. So much for ordering parts ahead of time... At least I know front discs are... well, just front discs! Same with the front pads.Wednesday, May 23, 2012
UPDATE: Tie Rod Ends, Ball Joints, Alignments... OH MY!!
The last few days have been interesting... and expensive. Try to follow...FRIDAY: While out and about, I was really starting to worry about the car shuddering under hard braking. Also noticed the front end was getting really loud.
SATURDAY: We finally took off the snow tires. Noticed front right brake rotor looked a bit warped. Rear brake pads need to be replaced. But worst of all, left tie rod end VERY loose. I mean bad. MONDAY: tie rod ends replaced, made appointment for alignment next day
TUESDAY: dropped ar off for alignment at 7:45AM. Went for half hour walk. When I got back, the car was on the rack, but not aligned. I was told there was a bad ball joint on the right side. They told me it would be a waste of money to align it, then get the ball joint repaired, only to need another alignment. Got quote for job, about $200 installed. Drove to Taxi Guy. Said to leave car there. Mom picked me up, went to Friendly's for breakfast. Passed shop less than an hour later, and car is being backed out. All done. Drove to alignment shop, made appointment for next day. Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Coil Pack For Mom's Town Car
Mom's '99 Town Car blew a coil pack today. About 82,000 miles on the car.