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johnnytod
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 Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:05 am Post subject: Stuck in Vegas!! Need brakes! |
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As much fun as Vegas can be, it happened that I have to do my brakes here.
Does anyone know a good VW brakes shop which works on Saturday and is reasonably priced? I could also drive outside of Vegas if need be
Do you guys know where I can find on Saturday to buy the front disk brakes pads? I have already the parts for the back drum brakes
Vehicle: VW 1982, diesel , Adventurewagen (higher roof which maybe a problem for some shops to put on the lift)
Appreciate any help because we have to leave for the Grand Canyon today |
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djkeev
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: Stuck in Vegas!! Need brakes! |
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There is a VW parts house and shop to the east side of Vegas on what I believe used to be old US93, sorry don't know its name. Old US93 is a nice straight road that heads SSW towards Henderson so sticks out on the map.
I don't know that there is anything all that special about the front pads, so you may be able to get them at most any FLAPS. You don't need a whole lot of tools to just change out the pads, just an extra long screwdriver or pry bar, and whatever tool is required to remove the pins that hold the pads in place. There may have been more than one design of caliper used in your year so it helps to know what kind you have so you know which pads to buy.
It is best to have the correct size box end wrench to open the bleeder valve on the calipers (maybe 11mm?), but you could also buy a syringe or turkey baster to suck some fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir before pushing the pistons back in, so you don't make a mess. |
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Stuck in Vegas!! Need brakes! |
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Front? Rear? Pads, shoes discs?
Enquiring minds want to know!
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| Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Stuck in Vegas!! Need brakes! |
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Why would you leave on a trip like that in a 30Yr old vehicle without some Pre maintenance? Brakes are not something that just break, you can look and see they are bad and should be kept safe and maintained if you're driving it 10 miles or 10K miles.
I agree with the others, those parts should be easy to get and any repair shop or Mobile Mechanic should be able to fit them and get back on the road.
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djkeev
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Franklinstower
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| Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: Stuck in Vegas!! Need brakes! |
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My el cheapo Auto Zone Everlast pads were gone from new to 1/8” in 4,000 miles!
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You don't wear out even the cheapest pads in 4'000 miles. You have other issues, like a stuck piston. You know better than that. Jeez
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djkeev
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Abscate
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| Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: Stuck in Vegas!! Need brakes! |
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My el cheapo Auto Zone Everlast pads were gone from new to 1/8” in 4,000 miles!
Dave |
You don't wear out even the cheapest pads in 4'000 miles. You have other issues, like a stuck piston. You know better than that. Jeez |
You haven’t used URO parts, have you?
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Stuck in Vegas!! Need brakes! |
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| Franklinstower wrote: |
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My el cheapo Auto Zone Everlast pads were gone from new to 1/8” in 4,000 miles!
Dave |
You don't wear out even the cheapest pads in 4'000 miles. You have other issues, like a stuck piston. You know better than that. Jeez |
There is certainly no guaranty of that, especially in these days of COVID related shortages and loss of quality control. |
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