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The full-size Bronco debuted in the 1978 model year after 11 years of the Bronco being a compact SUV. The 1993 Bronco came standard with a 185-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine, and had an optional 200-horsepower, 5.8-liter V-8 engine available. The 1993 Bronco came standard with front disc brakes and rear drums, but had optional rear disc brakes; also standard on the Bronco was a rear-wheel antilock brake system. Bleeding the brake system on the 1993 Bronco includes removing air from the master cylinder and all four wheels.
In 1993, The Bronco was just three model years from elimination, as the Expedition replaced it in 1997. The 1993 Bronco came standard with a 5.0-liter V-8 engine, four-wheel drive, and a front disc and rear drum brake configuration. Replacing the rear drum brakes on the 1993 Bronco requires special care, as there are numerous small parts to keep track of. As you remove the various components, lay them on a flat surface in the same position they mount on the truck. This will help you when reinstalling them.
The Ford Bronco debuted in the 1966 model year as a compact SUV and did not become a full-size SUV until Ford completely overhauled it in 1978. The 1993 Ford Bronco came standard with a 185-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine and four-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive is great on this rugged SUV, but it adds to the labor time to remove and install the brake pads. Replacing the front brakes – pads and rotors – on a manual locking hub-equipped 1993 Bronco requires removing the locking hub body in order to remove the brake rotor-and-wheel hub assembly.
Porch columns are exposed to the elements and sometimes rot and lose their strength. As load-bearing structures, these columns may need replacement when that begins to occur. Replacing the columns sooner than later is generally a good idea, because failure to do so may result in further structural damage to the roof it supports.
The WR400F was a 396 cc four-stroke off-road motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1998 and 2000. In stark contrast to its YZ400F motocross racer-counterpart, the WR400F was intended for use on trails and required a less than race pace focus that allowed its riders to travel rough terrain at their leisure. Like most motorcycles, the WR used a wet-type clutch, which immersed a stack of friction-generating discs in the engine's oil supply. The constant use of the clutch needed to negotiate rocky terrain could eventually wear the clutch discs. Extreme situations, however, could cause a disc to break into pieces…
The 1996 Dodge Stratus base model came with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. The front wheel hub on the 1996 Stratus is bolted directly to the steering knuckle and contains the wheel bearing. Any time the wheel bearing needs to be serviced for any reason, the entire wheel hub has to be replaced. To replace the wheel hub, you will have to remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
The use of hydraulic force for brake application was a major improvement over mechanical systems employed at the dawn of automotive history. Reduced brake pedal effort and more uniform applications helped shorten vehicle stopping distances. Earlier automotive brake hydraulic systems had single-reservoir master cylinders installed on the frame rail, under the car. Complete system failure could be caused by a leak of any size, anywhere in the system. Dual-reservoir master cylinders were devised so that two independent circuits would allow some braking, in the event of brake line or component rupture. While the circuits are isolated from one another, master…
The Western Electric model 302 is considered the workhorse of an extensive art deco line of telephones manufactured between 1936 and 1954, during which more than 25 million 300-series units were produced. The series was the first by Western Electric to incorporate all the necessary components in the telephone’s base. Repairing vintage rotary-dial units can be an interesting hobby, and properly adapted phones can serve as everyday "land lines" on today's digital exchanges.
The Xterra was introduced by Nissan for the 2000 model year as a compact sport utility vehicle that was based on the Frontier pickup truck chassis. For 2003, the Xterra retained the re-designed front end from the previous year, which incorporated its forward-facing turn signals and parking lights in a single assembly alongside the headlights. The parking lights were intended to provide additional illumination to ensure that the Xterra was seen by other motorists, and like any other type of light, were powered by fragile bulbs. Replacing a burnt-out or broken parking light bulb is simpler than it may appear,…
The parking brake on your Simplicity Mower is a safety mechanism that keeps the piece of equipment from accidentally moving when parking on an incline or when the mower is not in use. The parking brake component consists of two pads, one pad on each of the Simplicity Mower’s back wheels, that press down on the wheels’ inner rims and keeps the wheels from moving. Like the parking brake on an automobile, you can engage and disengage the brake while the mower is on or off.
The Z3 was BMW’s widely successful attempt to enter the compact roadster market. The Z3 entered the marketplace in the 1996 model year with a 138-horsepower, 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine. By time it reached its final model year in 2002, the Z3 topped out with a 225-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Resetting the brake shoe light is the same process on all seven model years, but there may be a small error, especially if you use non-BMW pads, that may cause you to use an alternate method.
The base model 1996 Ford F-150 was a two-wheel drive pickup truck, equipped with a 4.9-liter in-line six-cylinder engine. A 5.0-liter was an optional engine for the base two-wheel drive 1996 F-150. The front wheel hub on the 1996 F-150 is an integral part of the front brake rotor. The rotor assembly contains the lug studs, as well as the wheel bearings within the rotor body. Removal and replacement of the hub requires replacement of the rotor, and possibly the wheel bearings.
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes come with either a fixed caliper piston or a floating caliper. The hydraulic caliper brake generally provides superior stopping power on motorcycles, automobiles and trucks. However, they are also used for stationary industrial engines and equipment. Performance sport bicycles also use hydraulic caliper brakes. Other types include mechanical and pneumatic caliper brakes.
The 2000 Mazda Protege base model came with the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. The front axle shafts transfer rotational power from the transmission to the front wheels. The most common sign of a failing axle shaft is clicking while cornering, which will eventually leave you stranded if not repaired quickly. The driver side axle is connected directly to the transmission, and the passenger side axle is connected to the short shaft. Replacing either is a straightforward task, but you will need one special tool.
The 2001 Ford Focus base model was offered with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. The rear brakes on your Focus consist of a brake drum, brake shoes, brake adjuster, parking brake cable, return springs and a wheel cylinder. When you apply the brakes, pressure is applied through the brake line and to each piston of the wheel cylinder. The pistons equally press out on the brake pads, applying the lining to the drum surface. The most common failure is a faulty seal that allows brake fluid into the drum. If the brake shoes are saturated with…
The Porsche Boxster debuted in the 1997 model year as an inexpensive-for-a-Porsche roadster. The Boxster was in no way a powerhouse, but given its somewhat svelte 2,822 to 2,954-pound curb weight and its 201-horsepower, horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine, it certainly held its own. Despite the high-tech nature of the 1999 Boxster, the parking brake system is really not unlike the normal, run-of-the-mill vehicle. Setting and releasing the 1999 Boxster’s parking brake is a quick and simple task.
Wall mounting flat panel televisions allows the set to remain out of the way of floor traffic while maximizing the sleek appearance of the set. Although the options may seem limitless when you evaluate wall mounting positions, in some rooms the best orientation may place the set directly in front of a heating and cooling vent. Provided there are sufficient vents in the room to handle HVAC climate control duties, you can block this vent off and proceed with the installation.
The 2006 Jeep Wrangler was available in six trim packages; SE, Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon, X and Limited. The 2006 Wrangler 4.0-liter V-6 engine produced 190-horsepower and 235 foot-pounds of torque. The 2006 Wrangler drum brakes are somewhat difficult to remove and install because of the amount of hardware springs that have to be placed to set the shoes, self-adjuster and parking brake equipment. Proper adjusting of the new rear drum brakes is essential for optimal performance of the entire braking system.
The LT-R450 was a race-focused, sport all-terrain vehicle produced by Suzuki from 2006 to 2009. A strong braking system is a critical element in an ATV's ability to withstand the demands of off-road racing. As such, the LT-R450 is equipped with a three-disc hydraulic brake system, placing two discs -- or rotors -- behind each front wheel and the third along the right side of the rear axle. Brake rotors are prone to warping or bending when placed under high braking loads or through impacts with foreign objects. The rotors can be removed and replaced by most LT-R450 owners, and…
In listing the 60,000-mile service items for the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, General Motors notes that vehicles operated under extreme conditions have slightly modified schedules. Extreme conditions include the situation in which the vehicle is operated 50 percent of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Vehicles operated for very short periods of time so the engine is never allowed to reach full operating temperature, taxi cabs, towing vehicles and police vehicles that idle extensively are also considered vehicles that operate under extreme conditions.
Drum mutes need to be installed properly in order to operate as expected. Install drum mutes with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.
A backhoe is an implement on a tractor, but when a contractor or heavy-equipment operator speaks of a backhoe, he's usually talking about the whole tractor, not the digging implement. The backhoe is so named because it's on the back of the tractor; it has a pair of booms and a claw bucket that allow you to dig in hard earth. When you change a backhoe/tractor's brakes, you have to bleed them, just as you would a car's, to remove air from the lines. This is true of John Deere tractors as well as any machinery with hydraulic brakes.
If you like a hot bath or shower during the cold winter months, you probably use an electric water boiler, also known as an electric water heater. The electric water boiler can be pretty reliable, but it’s also subject to malfunctioning. Electric water boilers can lose their ability to heat up water, which can require replacing a heating element. They can also suffer from reduced water flow thanks to sediment build-up from water deposits. Fortunately, you can complete those repairs on your own without help from a paid professional.
The 2005 Nissan 350Z was equipped with a 3.5-liter, 287-horsepower V-6 and was available as a Coupe, Anniversary Edition Coupe, Enthusiast Coupe or Roadster, Touring Coupe or Roadster, and Track Coupe. The coupe sports a hardtop design, with a large hatchback rear door. The convertible Roadster body style uses a standard trunk and deck lid design. The liftgate cylinders are called lift support shocks and are used on the hatchback door.
The Cub Cadet 1330 is a riding lawn mower with a hydrostatic transmission, which consists of a hydraulic system instead of the typical belts and gears inside a mower. The hydraulic pump and motor are part of the transmission, which creates a pressurized flow of oil. This oil is sent to the motor and then to the motor circuit and allows the mower to be operated at different speeds. If the hydraulic, or hydrostatic, oil is leaking, identifying and troubleshooting the issue is necessary for the Cub Cadet to operate normally and may require a few different steps.
Decking at front entries is used where the warmth of wood contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the house, or as a contrasting material to concrete or brick. Decking has a rustic appeal, but can also be finished with more modern and crafted details to suit certain architectural styles. Setting the decking flush with the doorway strengthens the connection between the indoors and outdoors.
The John Deere M tractor is a post-World War II vehicle that was in development during the war and released in 1947. The M model was the first tractor made at John Deere's Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing plant and there were several different types of the model M produced. Since the tractors are becoming older, various components will need to be repaired or adjusted, such as the disc brakes.
The Canon A-1 was commercially available from 1978 to 1985. It is notable as the first single-lens reflex, or SLR, camera to incorporate a microprocessor to control the shutter speed. As with most cameras of this type, the front element on the end of the lens assembly is prone to damage from being dropped or knocked into another object. While the process to replace the front element on a Canon A-1 is simple, you must be careful to avoid damaging the lens assembly and the replacement piece.
Nissan launched the Altima in 1993 as the replacement for the aging and oddly named Stanza. The Altima gave Nissan the more modern look it needed with its more curvaceous body, as opposed to the boxy look of the Stanza. By 2007, Nissan had turned the Altima into one of the sharpest-looking sedans on the market. The 2007 Altima came standard with four-wheel disc brakes. Changing the rear caliper on the Altima’s disc brakes is a simple process, but you must bleed the brakes afterward.
Yamaha Raptor 660 sport ATVs built before 2005 were equipped with a parking brake sensor switch that limits the engine to a maximum of 2,000 rpm while the parking brake is engaged. Though the sensor switch provides a valuable safety measure, it is very sensitive to vibration and extreme shock, which may trip the sensor and limit the engine's performance midrace. To avoid this problem, many Raptor owners disable the parking brake sensor switch, which is little more than a normally open switch attached to the clutch lever perch. Although the switch wiring can be cut at the perch, removing…
At some point you may need to know how to bleed a plow cylinder in order to properly maintain and take care of your vehicle. Bleed a plow cylinder with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
The 2005 model year was a big one for Nissan’s mid-size SUV, the Xterra. Nissan replaced the standard 2.4-liter engine and optional 3.3-liter engine with just one engine -- a 265-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6, which was good for an additional 55 horsepower over even the supercharged 3.3-liter engine. The 2005 Xterra came standard with four-wheel-disc brakes, and replacing the rotors on the front and rear brake system was the same process, sans the differing torque specifications.
The 2002 Royal Star Midnight Venture was Yamaha's flagship touring-class cruiser motorcycle. The Midnight Venture's front wheel was equipped with a twin-disc hydraulic brake system that provided enough power to bring the 869-pound motorcycle to a complete stop. However, the hydraulic master cylinder that powers both front brake calipers can be affected by wear, reducing the inner piston's ability to compress the hydraulic brake fluid. This ultimately reduces the motorcycle's ability to stop. The piston and all necessary parts are available as a complete kit from Yamaha, easing the process of rebuilding the master cylinder.
The tightening of drum brakes can be accomplished using a few very specific tools. Learn about the tightening of drum brakes with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Removing hydraulic brakes from your car is something you should do with extreme caution. Remove hydraulic brakes with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Casio digital horns, introduced in the late 1980s, allow musicians to produce a variety of impressive effects. The horns come in four models, and although each model offers different features, they all share a common fault: after prolonged use, an essential capacitor tends to fail. When this happens, blowing into the digital horn produces a high-pitched squeal. Replacing the failed capacitor with a new one eliminates the squeal.
When the F-150 hit the market in 1975, something Ford did not account for happened; the all-new F-150 instantly made up the majority of the F-series’ sales. Ford gave the 2006 F-150 had a wide array of available options; making sure that there was always an F-150 available to fit a customer’s needs. One of the options on the 2006 F-150 was four-wheel drive. Replacing the front rotor on the 2006 F-150 with four-wheel drive was actually easier than on a two-wheel-drive version, as there were no bearings inside the rotor to mess with.
Most Chinese ATVs rely on a pair of brake drums behind both front wheels and a single disc brake along the rear axle. On some models, the front drum brakes are substituted with disc brakes for increased stopping power. Hydraulic brakes are prone to air and water infiltration that reduces braking effectiveness. This is often perceived as a soft feeling at the brake lever or pedal, as well as an increase in the effort required to stop. Removing air and water from the brake circuit, or bleeding, is accomplished through a set of nozzles built into the brake calipers.
The KLX300R is a 292 cc single-cylinder off-road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1997 to 2007. The KLX300R was intended for enduro-style off-road racing. which required machines to have the off-road capabilities of a dirt bike with some road-going components, including a headlight and a more flexible suspension setup. Since the motorcycle was created as a competitive machine, many KLX300R owners change the engine's front sprocket in favor of a smaller sprocket to increase torque at low rpm. The process is fairly straightforward because of the easily-accessible location of the sprocket and Kawasaki's use of snail-shaped chain adjusters at the…
Plasma panels are vulnerable to cracks and impact damage, which can ruin the quality of your picture and require expensive replacements to fix. If you have a Philips plasma TV and are wondering if you can protect it or if your extra protection can be replaced, Plexiglas cover screens are typically designed to be removed if necessary. Buy a TV cover panel that fits your screen and locks in with fasteners to make sure you can replace it if necessary.
Many washer and dryer models, including those made by Frigidaire, have small plastic fins or vanes inside the drum. These help to keep the clothing moving freely around the drum; in the case of washers, they help keep the water flow moving. Over time, the vanes can become worn down, cracked or bent. These vanes can be removed and replaced periodically to ensure proper operation of your Frigidaire washer or dryer.
Making a front concrete stoop requires no specialized skills. Anyone who can lift heavy blocks should be able to assemble her own stoop. However, this project requires working in stages; it cannot be completed in a single day. Before you can lay the concrete blocks for your stoop, you must make a concrete foundation. The concrete foundation will prevent the stoop from cracking or sinking into the ground.
The Civic entered Honda’s lineup in the 1973 model year as a simple economy car. Since its release, the Civic has come standard with front disc brakes. The 1997 Civic’s standard disc brakes use a small clamp-like device called a caliper to press the pads against the rotor to stop the vehicle. The caliper can fail in several ways, including leaking, seizing or lack of piston retraction. Replacing the caliper on the standard braking configuration of the 1997 Civic is a fairly simple process, but you must bleed the brake system afterward.
One of the fastest, easiest and cheapest ways to change the look of a padded chair seat is to change the fabric. Old-fashioned or worn material on your chairs will ruin the look of an otherwise attractive room. An outdated dining room set benefits greatly from new upholstery on chairs, and removable seats makes changing the fabric a simple task.
The front seal on the Kenmore HE3 washer is known by several different names, including a bellow, boot or gasket. Replacing the door seal is not difficult, but you must disassemble the machine to gain access to it. The procedure takes about an hour, using some basic hand tools found in most home toolboxes.
The 2003 model year was the next-to-last model year in the successful production life of the Chevrolet S-10, which began in 1982. The 2003 S-10 came in either two- or four-wheel drive and had a standard 2.2-liter engine to go along with an optional 4.3-liter V-6. Replacing the brakes on the two-wheel-drive 2003 S-10 is a fairly complex task, as it involves removing and reinstalling the wheel bearings. While you have the bearing outs, it is best to inspect them to prevent future failures.
Development of the Chrysler Town & Country began in 197, and the first Chrysler Town & Country was introduced in 1981. The 1992 Chrysler Town & Country was equipped with a 3.3-liter V-6, capable of producing 150-horsepower. The 1992 Town & Country was available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive drivetrains. The 1992 Town & Country was equipped with four-wheel anti-lock brakes or ABS on all models, as a standard feature. ABS brake bleeding requires pressure to bleed the brakes, rather than gravity bleeding into a bottle.
Modern vehicles are so heavily engineered that many components have very fine tolerances. Brakes are one of these, and knowing exactly how to measure the pads, shoes, drums and rotors correctly and compare them the brake specifications is integral to knowing the number of millimeters left on these components. Once you understand the process, you can schedule you next brake job with some accuracy and plan accordingly.
Bench sanders often include multiple sanders in a single appliance. The most common types of sanders included in a bench sander is the disc sander and the spindle sander. As you use the sander, the surface on the disc or spindle will begin to dull or may tear, at which point you must remove the disc or spindle to install a new one.
Every front-loading Sears Kenmore washer is equipped with a tub seal that keeps the area between the tub and the door watertight when the door is closed. If the tub seal is damaged or defective, the washer may leak when it is running. Change the defective front tub seal with a new part to keep your Kenmore washing machine operating properly.
