Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake question

2009-11-25 Thread Rick Schaefer
reads,being careful not to get it inside the brake system > > - Original Message - > *From:* Rick Schaefer > *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:35 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake question > > Thank you! > > On T

Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake question

2009-11-24 Thread wallyhd
I like to put a carefully applied thin coating of anti-seeze on the threads,being careful not to get it inside the brake system - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:35 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake

Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake question

2009-11-24 Thread Brad Waller
I think it is just a thread sealer. A thread locker would not be needed since bleeders seat with pressure, but speed bleeders need to seal when unscrewed a turn or few. Brad On Nov 24, 2009, at 8:43 AM, Rick Schaefer wrote: I am reassembling the calipers on my el camino. A few years

Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake question

2009-11-24 Thread Rick Schaefer
Thank you! On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM, Don Hoeschen < dhoesc...@granitecityperformance.com> wrote: > You can buy more from Speedbleeder: > " > http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/c=FD3J1BqWrdnHM8WiJqJpufO7G/product/THREADSEALANT/Sealant.html > " > > My guess is Loctite... > > Kind regards, > --Do

Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake question

2009-11-24 Thread Don Hoeschen
You can buy more from Speedbleeder: "http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/c=FD3J1BqWrdnHM8WiJqJpufO7G/product/THREADSEALANT/Sealant.html"; My guess is Loctite... Kind regards, --Don engineering, GCP G r a n i t e C i t y P e r f o r m a n c e custom engineered competition components

[Chevelle-list] Brake question

2009-11-24 Thread Rick Schaefer
I am reassembling the calipers on my el camino. A few years ago I installed Speed Bleeders. Also installed stainless flex lines. Both had a coating on the threads. Is it a thread lock? or possibly a thread sealer? Or both? What can I use to re-coat the threads Thanx. -- R

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-17 Thread vincent dilascio
7; Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Unless one puts the jack stands under the lower control arm (no mention of the location in the instructions) and/or does something with the springs it's a disaster waiting to happen. When you break

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-17 Thread Dan Rachlin
-Tim > > > -Original Message- > From: Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Sent: Sat, 17 May 2008 9:08 am > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question > >SAFETY first. The most significant danger will come when removing the >

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-17 Thread Dale
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 1:29 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Mark, Here's how I do it. 1: Disconnect battery! 2: Put the front of the car up on jacksta

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-17 Thread dansolomon
] Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 14:29:25 To:chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Mark, Here's how I do it.   1: Disconnect battery! 2: Put the front of the car up on jackstands, and remove front wheels. 3: Disconnect tie rods, and disconnect the brake

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-17 Thread bad66chevelle454
r basic how to.??I have not started the conversion yet. Thanks Mark Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 20:17:58 -0500 >http://www.allchevynova.com/nova/discbrake.html??shows the conversion >

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-17 Thread Rick Schaefer
conversion yet. > > Thanks > Mark > Original Message > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question > Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 20:17:58 -0500 > > >http://www.allchevynova.com/nova/discbrake.html shows

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-17 Thread Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
Rick I have not not had the front suspension of a car apart before, so I'm looking for basic how to. I have not started the conversion yet. Thanks Mark Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Date: Fr

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-16 Thread Rick Schaefer
car apart before? > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net > Sent: Fri, 16 May 2008 10:34 am > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question > > > > I bought a front br

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-16 Thread bad66chevelle454
ension on a car apart before? -Original Message- From: Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Fri, 16 May 2008 10:34 am Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question I bought a front brake conversion kit from true connectio

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-16 Thread Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
I bought a front brake conversion kit from true connections (Superior Spindles). Does not come with in instructions. I have not done this before and don't want to do something stupid during the process. Anyone know of a resource to guide me though the conversion? Thanks Mark Original Messa

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-09 Thread Larry Hickman
est..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: brake question (Dan Rachlin) From: "Dan Rachlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:12:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question No, but I believe you do need a different master

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread Dan Rachlin
No, but I believe you do need a different master though. On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 11:53 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > if you have 4-wheel drum power brakes and upgrade to front discs. do you > have to change the booster too?? > > > thanks > Harlan > > > > -- > Wonde

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread bad66chevelle454
t 15" rims, and want to keep 14", the 10" disc is still a massive improvement over the drums. -Tim -Original Message- From: Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thu, 8 May 2008 9:52 am Subject: Re: [Chevelle-li

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 12:25:54 -0400 > > Mark, > >Your favorite parts supplier. There is a million different kits out >there. What are your plans for the car? If you want a race car, you >might want to do some Wildwood kit. If y

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread Mike Holleman
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question In a message dated 5/8/2008 11:17:16 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nope. Not as long as the shaft length into the MC is the same. Mike than

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread bad66chevelle454
y are my local supplier, so no shipping for me. Good luck- -Tim -Original Message- From: Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thu, 8 May 2008 9:16 am Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question I also want to upgra

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread HarKemAsso
In a message dated 5/8/2008 11:17:16 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nope. Not as long as the shaft length into the MC is the same. Mike thank you how do i know how long it should be? if it pushes in the piston all the way? **Wondering what's for Dinn

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread Mike Holleman
Nope. Not as long as the shaft length into the MC is the same. Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 11:53 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] brake question if you have 4-wheel drum power brakes and

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
I also want to upgrade to front disc on my 67 chevelle. Anyone have advice on who makes the best conversion kits? Thanks Mark Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] brake question Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:53:36 EDT >if you h

[Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-08 Thread HarKemAsso
if you have 4-wheel drum power brakes and upgrade to front discs. do you have to change the booster too?? thanks Harlan **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)