Here's a little something extra from my power steering flush video...

 

eugene do u think its necessary to flush all the fluids like the dealer tells you to? i've got 48k miles and tehy said i need brake, power steering, coolant, and another one i forget

 

it depends on a few variables. PM me and we can chat about it. Btw, don't do any of that stuff at the dealer, there are DIY vids for all these flushes.

 

Two new videos:

PCV Valve Replacement Procedure

SPL Sway Bar End Links Installation Procedure

 

ARGH!!!! friggin rear passenger rotor won't come off!!!! Ok i'm done venting...

Any tips Eugene on getting this off? I've turned the parking brake adjustment all the way till it won't move any more w/o breaking my screwdriver.

By the way my rotors don't turn nearly as easily as it did in your video. Did I miss something? I don't have the e-brake set.

 

Make sure you turned the adjustment screw the right way... did you try tapping around the rotor hat?

 

Hahahah...it's funny you mention that I did turn it the wrong way the first time and figured it out as the rotor wouldn't budge at all. I went the correct way until i couldn't turn the dial anymore. (didn't want to force it per your instructions)

I did tap on the rotor hat as well as wailed on it. I was thinking of tapping it on the back side of the rotor to maybe push it out. What do you think?

 

I think this is one of those cases where you should consult someone with lots of experience doing brakes

If you want to hold off on doing that, you could try some of the following:

a) spray some PB Blaster if the rotor is rusted on
b) figure out a way to use a puller on it
c) re-install lug nuts and lower the vehicle in attempt to loosen the rotor creatively.

 

Yeah I think i'll take your advice on seeking professional help...At the same time i see now the importance of using the brake cleaner to clean off the rust..Hahah..

What's interesting is I don't need to replace the pads or rotor i just needed to change one of the studs on the wheel hub as it's stripped.

Thanks again Eugene for the advice. And keep the great DIY vids coming!

 

can you point me where i can get instructions on how to install sway bars? i have front and rear hotchkis sways and i wanna install it myself.
thanks!

Also what grease do i need for the bushings?

 

Do you know what size deep socket is required to remove/install the PCV valve? I bought a new one from the dealer the other day and it seems larger than my 19mm socket (largest one in my socket set). Looks like I'll have to buy a deep socket just for this job

 

I can't remember exactly.. I think it was 21, 22, or 23 mm? I can try to check...

 

nice thread...

 

I found out after doing the install yesterday it's a 23 mm that's needed. Weird size I know

 

Still hoping for an AT transmission fluid video!