TB removal and then some!!!

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by 32valvZ

Have good luck using red Scotchbrite pads and Simple Green to clean up wheel barrels. I never painted any though... pretty easy to maintain once you get them cleaned up with regular car washes.

As you can see in the above pics... 2 of the wheels look good...finally figured out what seems to work best for me in removing those stains....or as much as I could remove.... green Scotch Brites and Blue Magic cream polish....in conjunction with everything else on top of the tire....[emoji16][emoji16]

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[Roadster]

Ever since I've owned my 94...there has always been slow air leaks in both rear tires...so today loaded up the tires in the Vibe and took a ride to NTB...
The RR tire ended up with a nail that has been in there forever...
They couldn't find a leak in the LR tire...but since I was there had both tires removed (RR) to be repaired and LR to be cleaned....
No signs of any dry rot outside or inside of both tires....which are from 2012....they both look great....so good news there....and the tire sensor just fell off the RR inside wheel....so no biggie there....recleaned the wheels and tires with Stoner tire dressing and Speedy....not pristine or show wheels...but decent for a driver...
Still have more to do to get back on the road....but progress being made....[emoji16][emoji16]

Pic #1....the nail that has been with me for the last 6 plus years...
Pic #2....recleaned all of the wheels with Stoner tire dressing and Speedy....
Pic #3...3 done and looking decent...not pristine or show quality...but good for a driver...
Pic #4....may get these refinished some day and use my spare set when these get redone....
Pic #5....the tire sensor just fell off the inside of the wheel...may have happen during the removal....20201004_131657.jpg20201004_135850.jpg20201004_143346.jpg20201004_143354.jpg20201004_170024.jpg

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[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by Roadster

Ever since I've owned my 94...there has always been slow air leaks in both rear tires...so today loaded up the tires in the Vibe and took a ride to NTB...
The RR tire ended up with a nail that has been in there forever...
They couldn't find a leak in the LR tire...but since I was there had both tires removed (RR) to be repaired and LR to be cleaned....
No signs of any dry rot outside or inside of both tires....which are from 2012....they both look great....so good news there....and the tire sensor just fell off the RR inside wheel....so no biggie there....recleaned the wheels and tires with Stoner tire dressing and Speedy....not pristine or show wheels...but decent for a driver...
Still have more to do to get back on the road....but progress being made....[emoji16][emoji16]

Pic #1....the nail that has been with me for the last 6 plus years...
Pic #2....recleaned all of the wheels with Stoner tire dressing and Speedy....
Pic #3...3 done and looking decent...not pristine or show quality...but good for a driver...
Pic #4....may get these refinished some day and use my spare set when these get redone....
Pic #5....the tire sensor just fell off the inside of the wheel...may have happen during the removal....Attachment 13111Attachment 13112Attachment 13113Attachment 13114Attachment 13115

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Two thoughts: First, I had a slow leak in a rear ZR-1 tire that a good tire shop could not find. Took it back to Costco where I had bought the Michelin tires and they immediately said "leaky valve". They replaced the valve without charge and the slow leak stopped. As a side note, I usually pumped up my tires to about 50-55 psi for winter storage to avoid flat spots. They said the valves are only warranted for 40 psi. Second, that nail looks like it is a recent addition. Usually a nail that has been in a tire for a short while will wear down flush and be quite shiny. That one doesn't look worn. Maybe a bad valve in that one too, along with the nail?--Bob

[Roadster]

Thanks Bob....both tires are holding air just fine....I run 30 lbs pressure in them....finally getting the work done that needs to be done....lol can't wait to get back on the road....[emoji16][emoji16]

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[Roadster]

Getting more done on the 94....going to clean more of the suspension and install the Hawk brake pads....took the rotors off...I am assuming that these are the originals....if anyone recognizes the markings as originals...please let me know...
Dropped the front rotors off to get cut...
Was quoted $15 per rotor....but then when I got there...said $25 per rotor...didn't realize the price went up....but the service person honored what he said on the phone....so I lucked out there....will be done tomorrow...
Did a measurement around the rotor at each lug stud location....and in between...my measurements were between 26.55mm to 26.96mm thickness of the rotor...since I found a place to cut them....I did not measure the right side....hoping that they are within specs....[emoji16]
Pic #1....LS front rotor....lot of reflection from the lights...
Pic #2....back of LS rotor...
Pic #3....are these GM Factory markings...
Pic #4....another marking....
Pic #5....more cleaning needed here..
Pic #6.....and here....
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[Mystic ZR-1]

How did you find a place to machine the rotors?
No one around here will do it...

[Roadster]

I goggled in my area to see if any shops offered that service....at first it mentioned Meineke....call them...they don't have the machine...called my local PepBoys...and they have the machine and provide the service....

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[32valvZ]

I got mine done for $60. for all 4 at my local Car Quest... Cutting rotors is very, very easy... Just mic them to make sure they'll be in spec after cutting, throw them on the brake lathe and thats it... machine does the work...

[Roadster]

Just picked the front rotors up....some brake cleaner and ready to go.....[emoji16][emoji16]20201008_124826.jpg20201008_124831.jpg20201008_124844.jpg

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[Roadster]

Originally Posted by 32valvZ

I got mine done for $60. for all 4 at my local Car Quest... Cutting rotors is very, very easy... Just mic them to make sure they'll be in spec after cutting, throw them on the brake lathe and thats it... machine does the work...

Good deal....the back ones will cost me $25 a piece.....I lucked out with the misquote on the front ones...total was $34 and change...so all of them cut will be about a total of about $90 or slightly less....still not a bad deal....as there are not many parts stores that cut rotors in my area....alot of them stopped offering this service years ago....

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