So you think you don't have the time or just don't have the experience or education to take care of your car. Well I have news for you! It's really not as hard as it looks and many mechanics get a premium for these simple tasks that we could be doing at home. Here are some things that you should be able to do on your own with relative ease. By doing some of these, you will not only save money but keep you and your loved ones safe at the same time.
Number one sign = speed. Do you drive crazy fast like a maniac or super slow like a grandma (bless their sweet little hearts. Side note - never get mad at a grandma driver. That's just not nice.)? Driving way above or below the speed limit causes problems for everyone. You are more likely to lose control and you make other drivers around you feel uncomfortable. If you drive excessively fast or slow, sorry. You are a bad driver.
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Next you should spray your wheel with penetrating oil, and grab the brake drum by the edges and wiggle it out. This should get the drum brake off, and you will be ready for the next step. If your drum brake is held in by screws, you will need to remove them first. Now you can inspect your drum brake to see if it needs to be replaced. Remember to take a picture of the drum brake before taking it apart so you can make sure to put everything back exactly where it belongs.
Now, spray the entire drum brake and the entire mechanism with a brake cleaner, being careful to keep your asbestos respirator on so you do not breathe in the harmful chemicals.
If your engine is not starting, you may find that your spark plugs need to be replaced. This should happen every 30,000 miles. It may seem like a big job since it isn't just one of those things that is outside of the engine... we are actually talking about getting in there! Don't be intimidated though cuze all it takes is a 12" socket extension and you should be good. First you need to remove the wire above the first spark plug. Use your socket to remove the old spark plug and then put in the new one. It is just like a game you played when you were a toddler. Now make sure you don't overtighten things. Now you can go on to the next spark plug you need to replace. Make sure you do not mix up the order of the wires there is a certain order they need to be in. That is why it is best to only take on one at a time.
You now need to build the new brake using your pictures as reference, and when you finish it should look exactly as it did in your initial photograph. You can now reinstall your tire and remove the jack. When you have completed this process, you are finished with the production of your drum brake. Remember to keep your car in great repair and find excellent car insurance in Long Beach. If you do this, you will be able to keep your car for a long time, and be certain that you are covered in all situations.
Number one sign = speed. Do you drive crazy fast like a maniac or super slow like a grandma (bless their sweet little hearts. Side note - never get mad at a grandma driver. That's just not nice.)? Driving way above or below the speed limit causes problems for everyone. You are more likely to lose control and you make other drivers around you feel uncomfortable. If you drive excessively fast or slow, sorry. You are a bad driver.
Windshield Wipers
Next you should spray your wheel with penetrating oil, and grab the brake drum by the edges and wiggle it out. This should get the drum brake off, and you will be ready for the next step. If your drum brake is held in by screws, you will need to remove them first. Now you can inspect your drum brake to see if it needs to be replaced. Remember to take a picture of the drum brake before taking it apart so you can make sure to put everything back exactly where it belongs.
Now, spray the entire drum brake and the entire mechanism with a brake cleaner, being careful to keep your asbestos respirator on so you do not breathe in the harmful chemicals.
If your engine is not starting, you may find that your spark plugs need to be replaced. This should happen every 30,000 miles. It may seem like a big job since it isn't just one of those things that is outside of the engine... we are actually talking about getting in there! Don't be intimidated though cuze all it takes is a 12" socket extension and you should be good. First you need to remove the wire above the first spark plug. Use your socket to remove the old spark plug and then put in the new one. It is just like a game you played when you were a toddler. Now make sure you don't overtighten things. Now you can go on to the next spark plug you need to replace. Make sure you do not mix up the order of the wires there is a certain order they need to be in. That is why it is best to only take on one at a time.
You now need to build the new brake using your pictures as reference, and when you finish it should look exactly as it did in your initial photograph. You can now reinstall your tire and remove the jack. When you have completed this process, you are finished with the production of your drum brake. Remember to keep your car in great repair and find excellent car insurance in Long Beach. If you do this, you will be able to keep your car for a long time, and be certain that you are covered in all situations.
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