Recent content by Jim McClain

I will. Tomorrow. I'm worn out for today.

I never buy "cheapy" parts. I look for quality, then compare prices for the same brand and part numbers.

I took the Jeep in to have them check that. You'd think if it was a sticking caliper, the noise would happen going forward as well as backward. It only happens going in reverse.

Thanks for the parts info. I've ordered the shoes and hardware kit - I'd rather replace old parts than gamble on 15-year old parts - and will take it to my mechanic along with your info. I don't think the e-brake is in great condition after twice now discovering that I have accidentally left the...

No I didn't. I don't know what that is, but I know I didn't buy parts for that. Do you have any part numbers I can look up?

My 2005 Jeep Liberty (KJ) has a strange binding type noise or whine after a recent installation of new disks and pads. Seems to be coming only from the rear. The video below might help you understand it, but it is kinda hard to hear, so listen close right after I start the Jeep and put it in...

I think that's only for the turn signals. When he did the previous work, I had purchased resistors with the new LED turn signals.

Thanks for the reply. He didn't disconnect the battery this time or any other time that I can remember. I've known and used him for many years. His only job is automotive electrical systems. My only job used to be flooring and I made a few mistakes over the years, so it's possible this is one of...

I had an automotive electrician change out all the regular bulbs in my 2005 KJ Limited to new LEDs. All worked fine and I was very pleased with the results. A new 3rd brake light with LEDs was ordered, along with a flashing module that had various options for the rate and duration of flashing...

Here's the pictures of the module I promised: Nothing has been sent off and he's not the kinda guy that buys time. His final advice was to wait to see if the lights stayed off, which might indicate it could have just been weather related or a false reading by the system. The lights have...

That's a relief, thanks. No, that's not the part. I should have taken a photo of it. It's too dark outside now, but I'll post pics of it tomorrow. Thanks for replying.

The warning lights for ABS and brakes came on today after I put my KJ in R to back out of my driveway. They stayed on all the way to my mechanic, where he connected it to a computer check. It said my front L&R brake sensors were not operating. He looked around and thought that would be unusual...

Oh my, this might help: https://youtu.be/Bt9zSfinwFA

There was an impromptu KJ parking only section at Lowe's the other day. At first I thought it was just me and the guy afraid of the sun, so I shot the photo as I was heading in. It wasn't until I got home that I realized there was another KJ there.

When I was in Vietnam, in the US Army, enlisted personnel sometimes got poop duty (we called it s___ burning detail). You drag half-height 55 gallon barrels from under the crapper into an opening, pour fuel in it and stir it with 1x4" boards, then flamed them and worked it until it was nothing...