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Thread: I said I was going to do a thread when I did the front brake service. **** that.

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    I said I was going to do a thread when I did the front brake service. **** that.

    Did the brake service last night. Temps were around -7 with a strong wind. I wasn't taking any pics, I was having a tough enough time keeping my hands functional.

    Scrubbed the rust off where it was needed. Applied generous amounts of silicon lube pretty much everywhere. Put a thick coat down on the door side and frame side rubber wearher stripping since I had to melt my way into the car to fire it up to have heat for my hands.

    Fluid filmed a few areas while I was at it (front hub nuts door locks, latches, etc), however I didnt do the full undercoat because despite 3 hot water tanks worth of hose work, there was still ice and snow caked onto the vast majority of the underside of the car...

    Guess I was a couple weeks too late. I tried, and if it warms up again I'll finish it off.

    Stupid Atlantic winter.


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    Quote Originally Posted by nickels View Post
    Stupid Atlantic winter.
    Huh? I thought you were in Squamish BC.

    When you have a dry forecast for a few days hit the automatic car wash and pay for the underside spray. Finish off your fluid film the next day.


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