Author Topic: Bob's New Vehicle (Read 39922 times)

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #260 on:** April 30, 2021, 01:00:46 pm »

Not sure why you'd need to crack the bleeder, does not the fluid just go back into the master cylinder? The only issue I could see is (maybe) overflowing the cylinder itself, or theoretically forcing water that's settled in the low point of the caliper back up in the system

That being said, I've never had a caliper with a spiral piston yet, so maybe my stuff has just been too old. Has any engineer come up with the bright idea to make one side reverse thread?

Railton · « **Reply #261 on:** April 30, 2021, 01:03:09 pm »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on April 30, 2021, 01:00:46 pm

Not sure why you'd need to crack the bleeder, does not the fluid just go back into the master cylinder? The only issue I could see is (maybe) overflowing the cylinder itself, or theoretically forcing water that's settled in the low point of the caliper back up in the system

Yeah, just take the top off the master cylinder and stuff a ball of clean paper towel into it to sop up the overflow.
Railton

bridgecity · « **Reply #262 on:** April 30, 2021, 02:38:11 pm »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on April 30, 2021, 01:00:46 pm

Not sure why you'd need to crack the bleeder, does not the fluid just go back into the master cylinder? The only issue I could see is (maybe) overflowing the cylinder itself, or theoretically forcing water that's settled in the low point of the caliper back up in the system

That being said, I've never had a caliper with a spiral piston yet, so maybe my stuff has just been too old. Has any engineer come up with the bright idea to make one side reverse thread?

The argument of cracking the bleeder is to avoid pushing dirty fluid from the caliper back into the system. Its does seem to be the dirtiest in my experience.

ArticSteve · « **Reply #263 on:** April 30, 2021, 10:09:32 pm »

The argument of cracking the bleeder is to avoid pushing dirty fluid from the caliper back into the system. Its does seem to be the dirtiest in my experience.

Ok, that's is part of it. The brake fluid in the caliper reservoir (must be a name for it) gets super heated and turns black. You don't want that stuff getting pushed back into the lines.

The main point of cracking the bleeder is to reduce the line pressure to ZERO. Consequently, when the bleeder is cracked one can push the caliper pistons back in with one's thumbs. No need for high tension special tools or clamps. It takes wicked pressure to force all that brake fluid backwards into the main reservoir.

If you can't crack a bleeder or too nervous to do so, you should be doing a brake job.

Triple Bob · « **Reply #264 on:** May 03, 2021, 04:01:34 pm »

Fit the bikes in just fine!

bridgecity · « **Reply #265 on:** May 03, 2021, 04:12:41 pm »

Bubba · « **Reply #266 on:** May 03, 2021, 04:14:58 pm »

Quote from: bridgecity on May 03, 2021, 04:12:41 pm

Brig · « **Reply #267 on:** May 03, 2021, 04:19:47 pm »

Gurgie · « **Reply #268 on:** May 03, 2021, 05:14:23 pm »

Nice!!

Triple Bob · « **Reply #269 on:** May 10, 2021, 10:39:37 am »

Happy days...

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #270 on:** May 10, 2021, 10:41:03 am »

Those tires really fill the wheel wells, eh? You need a 2" lift now to counteract them, lol.

Any rubbing, that you've noticed?

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #271 on:** May 10, 2021, 10:45:49 am »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on May 10, 2021, 10:41:03 am

Those tires really fill the wheel wells, eh? You need a 2" lift now to counteract them, lol.

That's how it goes. Then a bull bar, light bar, naked lady mudflaps, Calvin peeing on a Ford, etc

Looks good as is!

Triple Bob · « **Reply #272 on:** May 10, 2021, 10:56:43 am »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on May 10, 2021, 10:41:03 am

Those tires really fill the wheel wells, eh? You need a 2" lift now to counteract them, lol.

Any rubbing, that you've noticed?

No lift, need to get the bikes in and out easily, plus I love the look as is. There was a tiny bit of rubbing at full lock on the plastic flap at the front of the front wheel, so I removed it.

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #273 on:** May 10, 2021, 10:59:32 am »

Quote from: Triple Bob on May 10, 2021, 10:56:43 am

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on May 10, 2021, 10:41:03 am
Those tires really fill the wheel wells, eh? You need a 2" lift now to counteract them, lol.

Any rubbing, that you've noticed?

No lift, need to get the bikes in and out easily, plus I love the look as is. There was a tiny bit of rubbing at full lock on the plastic flap at the front of the front wheel, so I removed it.

That little plastic flap was integral to the excellent fuel economy that the Tundra gets.

's really gonna hit the fan now that you've removed it

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #274 on:** May 10, 2021, 11:18:47 am »

Looks great. Even with the important flap.

Did you just circumcise your Toyota?

OliverD · « **Reply #275 on:** May 10, 2021, 11:32:35 am »

Those wheels look great!

Gurgie · « **Reply #276 on:** May 10, 2021, 11:35:17 am »

Looks great!! I'm guessing you went with the 275/70/18 tire in the end?

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #277 on:** May 10, 2021, 11:36:37 am »

That truck looks great, so glad it isnt another lifted bro dozer.

quadzilla · « **Reply #278 on:** May 10, 2021, 11:43:37 am »

Truck looks great.

bridgecity · « **Reply #279 on:** May 10, 2021, 11:45:16 am »

That certainly beefs up the look, looks great!