Recent content by Cuda68Scott

Yes, you had inadvertently fallen into my Slackers ultimate black hole! It is a time warp that not many have returned from! Hmmm…maybe I better read my posts to see where I left off on the Cuda.

Lol John, well…um, um, it’s actually all your fault that my cuda is often a shelf for empty Amazon boxes before recycle barrel day pickup! If I had an overachiever example like you to follow it would have been done long ago!! After reading your completed “to do” list, I think you may have...

Hey John! I too have been on hiatus for several years, been lurking a bit, but not posting, but when I got the notification email that you posted something I had to check it out! Really great to hear you woke up on the right side of the grass! My Cuda is still in the garage, just lost steam...

Please, I am trying to maintain my recommended daily allowance of slack hours! Those FABO alerts that came up in the corner of the web page are just the type of thing that could ruin my ability to slack! Thanks for the jab guys, probably need a little push to get going on the car again. Scott

Hey Steve! I believe if you split the calipers before removing the pistons, and you use an air or grease pressure removal method, you would have to put a plug in the crossover hole on the one side to be able to hold pressure to remove the pistons. The other side would not make a difference...

Here is some stuff that will probably work and not break the bank: McKay Brake Assembly Lube, Old School Quality, USA made, Lowest price on Ebay | eBay

That is a great idea Dave!

I recall one or two of mine were stubborn but the air pushed them out far enough that allowed me to grab them with pliers and muscle them the rest of the way. Some guys are successful using a grease gun an basically hydraulic them out. That is likely safer than using air pressure as those...

Yep. If everything looks ok after you pop them out, you may only need to clean things up with a degreaser and put new seals in.

The seals should go in pretty easy if you use some assembly lube - a few posts up are some discussions on the lube.

Hard to say what kind of corrosion they had sitting around for 16 years - maybe just some gunk holding them in the cylinder, but also our friend named Rusty may have paid a visit. If they look OK after you get them out and inspect them, then yes. I think you will have to look carefully in...

Took a little time, but not too difficult IMHO. The most difficult part for me was trying to get the old pistons out, but was able to do it with some air pressure. If you look at my restoration page below I have some documentation on my caliper rebuild starting at post #13. Rock Auto sells...

But just imagine the fun at car shows with electrified door handles: OH you wanna see the interior - just help yourself, ZAP!

One option that does sort of intrigue me is the electrified door handles to keep intruders at bay!

Yeah I would rather have a 50 caliber than the optional smoke screen generator they offer. I mean really, how often do you need a smoke screen generator.....