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Bob Danger · 2006-10-10, 01:59 PM

How long did the tape on the General last?

Kevin M · 2006-10-10, 02:06 PM

It fell off sunday morning mostly.

The dewfall made it totally unable to cope with freeway speeds.

MattR · 2006-10-11, 03:18 PM

SO I was working on the car today, changing wheels, adjusting suspension, and making it streetable again. Most of all , I was trying to track down the source of that horrible noise that was coming from the left rear during Sunday's auto-x.

I inspected the axle shafts, wheel bearings still have no wobble, nothing rubbing, so I pulled the brake assembly apart, took of the rotor and behold!

It looks as if a big rock got sucked into the space between the dust shield and the rotor, there was no evidence of the rock, but it did manage to break 3 of the crimp points that hold on the dust shield, and it had bent and folded over enough that it was making contact with the rotor. The little rock did enough damage that i had to remove the heat shield entirely. But as best I can tell that was the noise.

I stil lwant to replace all the wheel bearings in the old sled before next season.

Nick Koan · 2006-10-11, 03:40 PM

Thank god. That sound was awful.

It kinda sounded like rattling sheet metal at low speeds, but I couldn't think of what would sound like that. Didn't even think about the dust shield.

MattR · 2006-10-11, 03:41 PM

Yeah, I've had rocks get kicked up in there before, so have other people, and it usually clears itself out, but this one did some real damage. Oh well. I could/should have lost those shields ages ago.

sperry · 2006-10-11, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Yeah, I've had rocks get kicked up in there before, so have other people, and it usually clears itself out, but this one did some real damage. Oh well. I could/should have lost those shields ages ago.

Wait, how did you take off the rear dust shield? AFAIK the dust shield and caliper mount are one piece... so taking of the dust shield would mean there's nothing to attach the caliper to! If they come apart, I wanna know how so I can take mine off too!

MattR · 2006-10-11, 04:24 PM

The "Base" of the dust shield (Caliper Mount) is still intact, it's the part that mounts to the caliper and such, but the flimsy dust shield is crimp-welded to it. A screw driver or deadblow hammer will break those crimps and the dust shield portion comes free with no harm to the Caliper mount.

sybir · 2006-10-11, 04:26 PM

Well, tin snips work, but the dust shield is a separate piece that's usually retained by a few bolts and goes around the hub. Removing it without removing the hub requires cutting it off, at least on the front (I'm not running dust shields on my Stoptechs) but I'm not sure about the 2-pot setup.

Edit: Beaten by El Matador.

MattR · 2006-10-11, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

Beaten by El Matador.

That's usually the case

sperry · 2006-10-11, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

Well, tin snips work, but the dust shield is a separate piece that's usually retained by a few bolts and goes around the hub. Removing it without removing the hub requires cutting it off, at least on the front (I'm not running dust shields on my Stoptechs) but I'm not sure about the 2-pot setup.

Edit: Beaten by El Matador.

That's true on the fronts, they can be unbolted. The rears on the STi are a single piece that apparently can be Ford-Tool'd apart.

sybir · 2006-10-11, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

That's true on the fronts, they can be unbolted. The rears on the STi are a single piece that apparently can be Ford-Tool'd apart.

Honestly, what can't be Ford-tooled apart?

sperry · 2006-10-11, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

Honestly, what can't be Ford-tooled apart?

A Ferrari V12 motor... 'cause I'd kill you for desecrating a masterpiece.

MattR · 2006-10-11, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

That's true on the fronts, they can be unbolted. The rears on the STi are a single piece that apparently can be Ford-Tool'd apart.

Remember, I'm the original "special needs" mechanic. Ford toolin is easy for me....

sybir · 2006-10-11, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

A Ferrari V12 motor... 'cause I'd kill you for desecrating a masterpiece.

But then I could defend myself with said tool.

Counterpoint?

JonnydaJibba · 2006-10-11, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

SO I was working on the car today, changing wheels, adjusting suspension, and making it streetable again. Most of all , I was trying to track down the source of that horrible noise that was coming from the left rear during Sunday's auto-x.

I inspected the axle shafts, wheel bearings still have no wobble, nothing rubbing, so I pulled the brake assembly apart, took of the rotor and behold!

It looks as if a big rock got sucked into the space between the dust shield and the rotor, there was no evidence of the rock, but it did manage to break 3 of the crimp points that hold on the dust shield, and it had bent and folded over enough that it was making contact with the rotor. The little rock did enough damage that i had to remove the heat shield entirely. But as best I can tell that was the noise.

I stil lwant to replace all the wheel bearings in the old sled before next season.

That happened to me today! Such a heinous sound.

MattR · 2006-10-15, 08:45 PM

Looks like results for the final event and season are up at Renoscca.com, click on the "results" tab.

qksubi · 2006-10-16, 06:01 AM

Man no props for the trouble shooting on the phone?!! dam I see how it is!!

MattR · 2006-10-16, 06:42 AM

Props dude, I couldn't have done it without you

qksubi · 2006-10-16, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Props dude, I couldn't have done it without you

Thanks man!! sorry Im needy!

2006-10-10, 01:59 PM	#126
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	How long did the tape on the General last? __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-10-10, 02:06 PM	#127
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	It fell off sunday morning mostly. The dewfall made it totally unable to cope with freeway speeds. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-10-11, 03:18 PM	#128
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	SO I was working on the car today, changing wheels, adjusting suspension, and making it streetable again. Most of all , I was trying to track down the source of that horrible noise that was coming from the left rear during Sunday's auto-x. I inspected the axle shafts, wheel bearings still have no wobble, nothing rubbing, so I pulled the brake assembly apart, took of the rotor and behold! It looks as if a big rock got sucked into the space between the dust shield and the rotor, there was no evidence of the rock, but it did manage to break 3 of the crimp points that hold on the dust shield, and it had bent and folded over enough that it was making contact with the rotor. The little rock did enough damage that i had to remove the heat shield entirely. But as best I can tell that was the noise. I stil lwant to replace all the wheel bearings in the old sled before next season. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-10-11, 03:40 PM	#129
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Thank god. That sound was awful. It kinda sounded like rattling sheet metal at low speeds, but I couldn't think of what would sound like that. Didn't even think about the dust shield. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-10-11, 03:41 PM	#130
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Yeah, I've had rocks get kicked up in there before, so have other people, and it usually clears itself out, but this one did some real damage. Oh well. I could/should have lost those shields ages ago. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-10-11, 04:24 PM	#132
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	The "Base" of the dust shield (Caliper Mount) is still intact, it's the part that mounts to the caliper and such, but the flimsy dust shield is crimp-welded to it. A screw driver or deadblow hammer will break those crimps and the dust shield portion comes free with no harm to the Caliper mount. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-10-11, 04:26 PM	#133
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Well, tin snips work, but the dust shield is a separate piece that's usually retained by a few bolts and goes around the hub. Removing it without removing the hub requires cutting it off, at least on the front (I'm not running dust shields on my Stoptechs) but I'm not sure about the 2-pot setup. Edit: Beaten by El Matador. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-10-15, 08:45 PM	#141
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Looks like results for the final event and season are up at Renoscca.com, click on the "results" tab. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-10-16, 06:01 AM	#142
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	Man no props for the trouble shooting on the phone?!! dam I see how it is!!

2006-10-16, 06:42 AM	#143
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Props dude, I couldn't have done it without you __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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