137,080: Oil & Front Brakes

 Vic got a much needed oil change at 137,070 with Mobil 1 synthetic oil and filter, and yesterday we put on front brake pads.  I say "we", but Todd always ends up doing the work!  My job seems to be calming him down and fetching tools.

I will have to pay attention to things as I drive the car, though, as one of the two pistons in the driver side caliper seemed to be almost seized.  The two on the passenger side were both a little hard to compress.  Not surprising, given the age of the car and the salt it has seen.

This time, I decided to go with a heavy duty pad by Wagner.  I learned something, too.  I was wondering what the groove in the new pads were for.  Apparently, they are like the wear bars on tires.  When the groove is gone, you need pads.  Supposedly it also helps dissipate water.