David Decay asked:


We were going over this in my brakes and suspension class and supposably your not supposed to use Dot 5 on an ABS system because the pulsation of the ABS causes bubbles to form. But if the brake components are free form air, would this still be true? We shook both Dot 5 and Dot 3 brake fluids in a clear container, and both bubbled… why?

Suspension System Specialists

Miss Informed asked:


I’m driving a 2005 Chevy Malibu. We bought it with 16000 miles on it, it used to be a rental. We had no problems with it except for an annoying bumping noise. We had the car aligned, tires changed, brakes checked/changed and we kept hearing it any time we go above 35mph. The sound stops when I turn the wheel slightly either way or slow down to below 35. Also, when the car goes over a bump, such as a speed bump or even a moderate road bump (even at slow speeds) I hear a sound like air escaping very quickly, like a PSHH! squeak sound. It sounds like a combination of the PSHH and a squeak, that’s the best I can describe it. I can’t tell which side it’s coming from but it’s loud, especially with the windows down. I thought it was normal since the car has always done it, and never associated it with the bumping noise. We’ve had absolutely no trouble with the car for 4 years except for this, and it’s VERY annoying. No one has been able to figure it out, but I’m taking it to be looked at tomorrow. Does it sound like it could be the front end struts? How much would that cost average in North Carolina?

Air Struts Discounts

genlee69rt01 asked:


I have done a ton of brakes but this is the first time I have run into the bearing in the rotor. I usually work on newer cars too…
But do you replace these or can you re-use them on the new rotors? Do you need a special tool to remove/replace them?
Any help on this would be great! Thanks!

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Wally asked:


I bought my daughter a 1992 Mustang 4 cyl 2.3 L. After a year or two, I wanted to bump up the volume a little with either a turbo and intercooler, or a 5.0. I’m aware that changes will have to be made toaccommodatee either, and brakes/suspension are the first issues to come to mind.

My initial thoughts are a mild camincreasee in lift/duration, better air flow in and out with mildhead workk. I’ll be happy with 30-50% increase inHPP and about the same in torque. So a reliable car that will get out of the way of Peterbuilts quickly!

Has anyone done either build, and what resources did you use?

Thanks…Wally

Suspension Parts

Bridge asked:


Can someone tell me where to find one cheaper then this site I found.
Thank you. Service and Owner Information
> Isuzu (USA) > 1999 > Amigo

1999 Amigo Service Manual

Price: $260.00
In Stock – Reproduction of Original Publication

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Language: English
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Original repair manuals, with over 1000 pages of detailed repair instruction and diagrams written by the OEM make this the best manual available for accurate repair. Each Section includes a Table of Contents and many include an exploded view of the index showing parts disassembly sequence, bolt torques, thread sizes, and page references to descriptions in text. CD based repair manuals with detailed repair instruction includes disassembly/reassembly, inspection, testing/troubleshooting, repair and adjustments with information on Special Tools, Specifications, Maintenance Schedule, Engine, Engine Cooling, Fuel/Emissions, Transmission, Steering, Suspension, Brakes including ABS, Body, Heater and Air Conditioning, and Electrical including SRS
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Instructions And Procedures For Routine Repair Adjustments Maintenance Work Diagnosis/Testing And Removal/Installation Of Parts For Various Vehicle Systems.

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Shock Absorbers

asked:


In What order should I install the following? struts, suspension, flywheel/ clutch, cold air intake, exhaust system, headers, brakes, fuel injector, cams, tires? Anything else I’m missing?

AIr Ride

Mark T asked:


i can bounce my back end of my car off the ground with one hand……yeah the struts are shot, its sitting on all spring right now, does anyone know of a cheap fix, maybe a way to hold the struts open or even shut?

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