Had a Chevy Silverado with a dead pump, and the customer wanted to save cash. I used to only use genuine parts, but this cheap one has been running fine for two years now. When do you guys go with cheaper parts to help a customer out?
Working on a V8 rebuild with aluminum heads. Every time I torque the bolts, they feel like they stretch. My digital wrench is calibrated right. What am I doing wrong here?
I COUNTED on brake squeal to tell me when pads were bad. Last week, a car came in with a spongy pedal and ZERO sound. After pulling the wheels, I found the pads GONE and the rotors ruined. The driver had no idea anything was wrong. From now on, I look at every brake set during oil changes. This visual check is CRUCIAL for safety. Please, do not wait for noise to check your brakes. It could save you from a nasty surprise on the road.
My pegboard sags from all the tools. What do you guys use for heavy tool storage?