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Ranchemp.

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91. I was raised on a ranch, hence my user name.

Fri Nov 15, 2013, 12:31 AM

Nov 2013

I can almost guarantee that your little brother knows how to replace brake pads.
Us kids were expected to repair the equipment on the ranch ourselves, so I expect that the same goes for your brother.

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You know, I'm not a cop-hater, but today.... [View all] Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 OP

K&R Fumesucker Nov 2013 #1

Thank you :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #9

Prayers and good vibes going out to you. I hope it will work out for you. n/t monmouth3 Nov 2013 #2

Much appreciated :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #10

Could you trade in the two cars for one that works? MADem Nov 2013 #3

I have thought about that Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #12

I have a relative who sold his shitbox car to a junkyard for two hundred bucks. MADem Nov 2013 #25

I will look into that Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #27

I find it's best to be plain spoken; let that school know that you aren't asking just MADem Nov 2013 #40

Very true Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #54

You'll get past this. MADem Nov 2013 #61

Thank you Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #71

Hope you had a decent Thanksgiving, and that things look up for you soon. nt MADem Nov 2013 #139

Tough to do that without getting the cars fixed. bluestate10 Nov 2013 #46

I have a relative who did that--I think it depends on how much the beater you want to MADem Nov 2013 #48

True Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #55

Don't drive on a suspended license. panader0 Nov 2013 #4

I probably won't Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #13

I drove on a suspended license for three years. Sirveri Nov 2013 #98

I'm in PA Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #99

Don't drive on a suspended license. GETPLANING Nov 2013 #32

I won't Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #57

I agree. It is better to explain the situation to friends or family and get help. nt bluestate10 Nov 2013 #47

Agreed nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #58

When 80% of amerika lives like this warrant46 Nov 2013 #5

I always say... Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #14

When hypocrites start talking like that, call them out to their face right then & there johnlucas Nov 2013 #23

I'm a big wave maker Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #24

Good!! johnlucas Nov 2013 #53

I'm afraid you being female may have been a factor quinnox Nov 2013 #6

That's a likely scenario Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #16

Not me. I have a pair of $227 tickets to pay for brake lights & tag lights. I'm Black by the way. johnlucas Nov 2013 #26

Here, too Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #29

Here in MT markmac Nov 2013 #130

I bet you enlightened them! :) Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #131

You say it needs wheel cylinders and brake pads? Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #7

Yes Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #17

could you work out a trade with someone? TorchTheWitch Nov 2013 #124

That's what I am trying to do Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #125

that's great TorchTheWitch Nov 2013 #133

I was gonna say the same thing hfojvt Nov 2013 #56

I have heard the same about the pads Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #59

Bad cylinders can ruin rotors/drums, but it's rare, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #73

Okay...that makes me feel better Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #76

Yes, you would definitely hear grinding and feel it through your brake pedal, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #82

Uh oh... Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #84

The vibrating may be due to uneven brake pad wear due to a bad caliper, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #87

Whew Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #89

No problem, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #90

It's really simple to rebuild cylinders and calipers, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #67

I'm going to ask around Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #72

That's good that it's a 2009, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #79

Thank you!! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #83

my dad knew how to fix some things hfojvt Nov 2013 #88

I was raised on a ranch, hence my user name. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #91

My dad could fix a few car things Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #102

mom may have been the gardener of the family hfojvt Nov 2013 #109

We're all city folk Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #110

How can I find your Wishadoo listing? CanonRay Nov 2013 #8

It's here Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #19

k and r - please post the wishadoo link! nashville_brook Nov 2013 #11

Here ya go... (Hey, Tree-Hugger...you may wan to edit your OP to include this link) OneGrassRoot Nov 2013 #15

Thank you!! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #21

I thought about it Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #20

If you're in SE Michigan, my son is certified in brakes notadmblnd Nov 2013 #18

I am in PA Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #22

Yes, I would think so because that's where they get them. notadmblnd Nov 2013 #28

I found a bunch of sites Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #30

Yeah, the kid might be willing to do it on the side out of his garage. notadmblnd Nov 2013 #31

I believe they do. :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #60

You'll be in my prayers. 840high Nov 2013 #33

Thank you so much. :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #62

It could have been worse. Conium Nov 2013 #34

This is true Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #63

K&R Katashi_itto Nov 2013 #35

thanks!! nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #64

I am so sorry you're going thru this... ms liberty Nov 2013 #36

Thanks for the vibes! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #65

Fuck that cop. nt thefool_wa Nov 2013 #37

I see it. :( nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #66

Been there. Was taking a load of wood to market, in Feb., like maybe 15 degrees out, toby jo Nov 2013 #38

They set up stop sign traps here, too Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #68

The more I hear about what cops are up to lately stage left Nov 2013 #39

Thank you so, so much Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #69

you're so welcome. stage left Nov 2013 #103

"Incentive." Patronizing bullshit. DirkGently Nov 2013 #41

Yes Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #75

k&R... spanone Nov 2013 #42

thanks for the kick!! nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #77

Wow, I'm sorry for your plight Trailrider1951 Nov 2013 #43

I'm going to check around Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #70

I know this won't come off right, but count your blessings. K.O. Stradivarius Nov 2013 #44

You're right Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #78

Can't make heads or tails of Wishadoo. Th1onein Nov 2013 #45

I think the site had some glitches Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #80

kick Liberal_in_LA Nov 2013 #49

It's a crime to be poor in America Cal Carpenter Nov 2013 #50

It needs to happen Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #81

Prayers for you and fuck the cops gopiscrap Nov 2013 #51

Thank you for the prayers :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #74

are you from the Northwest? gopiscrap Nov 2013 #126

Mid Atlantic. :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #128

ok, by your name, I though you might be. gopiscrap Nov 2013 #129

I'm a cop hater & proud to say it! johnlucas Nov 2013 #52

I fully agree with you!!! gopiscrap Nov 2013 #127

sorry gotta side with the cops here hfojvt Nov 2013 #85

I don't deny that Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #92

Cold condescension Lurker Deluxe Nov 2013 #107

That's my plan Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #118

Aren't you a ray of sunshine. MADem Nov 2013 #94

I said jurisdictions may vary hfojvt Nov 2013 #97

You decided you "knew" how far this DUer lived from a grocery store, and chided her about MADem Nov 2013 #100

Thank you! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #105

actually no hfojvt Nov 2013 #111

Actually, yes. MADem Nov 2013 #134

Again, thank you Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #138

A lot of places around here Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #104

Wishing you well. roody Nov 2013 #86

Thank you!! :) eom Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #93

Are you near me? H. Cromwell Nov 2013 #95

Almost Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #96

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #101

Fix it yourself. Aelyria Nov 2013 #106

^^ Good info ^^ So many resources for DIY stuff nowadays, which is great. OneGrassRoot Nov 2013 #112

thanks! Aelyria Nov 2013 #114

YouTube has great DIY for nearly everything Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #123

$80 would be nice! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #119

A friend of mine was pulled over here in San Diego rudolph the red Nov 2013 #108

Definitely lucky that didn't happen to me. nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #120

Traffic Criminals libodem Nov 2013 #113

Economic status doesn't excuse you from the requirement to drive a legal and safe vehicle... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #115

Irrelevant and gratuitous post AceWheeler Nov 2013 #116

Exactly. :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #121

here but for the grace of God go I questionseverything Nov 2013 #117

These are all excellent suggestions Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #122

what you describe isn't anti-cop TorchTheWitch Nov 2013 #132

Excellent insight Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #136

kick Liberal_in_LA Nov 2013 #135

Update included in the OP Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #137