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Re: Carpet

To: Paul Grafelman <pdgrafelman@vax1.bemidji.msus.edu>
Subject: Re: Carpet
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 21:32:06 -0600
Paul,
My recommendation is to go for the molded carpet set.  I bought a set
from TRF, but I bet they are all sourced from the same manufacturer, so
shop the best price for the molded ones.  The set should include
everything you need.

The rear brakes should be adjusted until they bind and then loosened
only until they are free again.  Be sure to then depress the brake pedal
to center the shoes and repeat the process. 

Regards,
Joe

Paul Grafelman wrote:
> 
> AFter learning that the PO would "Let the car dry out, instead of putting
> up the top-set", I decided it was a good idea to pull the carpet out.
> Between the mold and the ants, it was alot of fun. So now I am looking into
> buying a new carpet set. Which ones are the "best" and do they include all
> the diferent parts (including the shift boot)?
> 
> Also, after replacing brake pads all around, thanks to Pep Boys Automotive
> ($15 for front and $23 for rear), how should I set the rear drums.
> Basically I loosened the adjusting screw at the bottom of the drum until
> they rotated freely. Then I bled the lines. It all seems to work well, but
> I have never driven a spit with top notch brakes. They were nearly
> non-existant on the post purchase ride home.
> 
> Paul Grafelman
> 77 1500

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