crazy D Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 i got the front wheels off right now and i wanted to fix some thing....trouble is that i dont know what or how to fix it.first of all my steering is really touchy(power steering Ea81) and i was wondering if that has anything to do with arms, tie rods ..whatever. next i have a set of new brake shoes and i have some pads that will work....how to change the front brakes? and just further imput on adjusting the valves(just did an oil change) i have an adjuster tool too...thanks -Dalton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 You have to spin in the piston on the front caliper, needle nose pliers work well for that, be careful that you don't rip skin, my calipers usually go back in red . Also take the cap off the resovoir it makes turning it in easier, don't forget to push as you turn. for the front suspension check that your sway bar is still hooked up on both sides, and check the connections of everything, make sure that your ball joints are tight and that your tie rod ends are too, and check that radius rod plate at the rear with the 21mm nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 The radius rods have a 17mm nut on ea81 cars, IIRC. At least the one I sent Zebisko did. Check the bushings on the sway bar, they are usually worn out after years of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 You mentioned an oil change. Did the trick I showed you with the ViseGrips work to get the plug off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy D Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 You mentioned an oil change. Did the trick I showed you with the ViseGrips work to get the plug off? nope 2 hours with an extractor got it tho...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 As for twisting the calipers back in...there is a tool for it and its pretty cheap...but you still will have the pistons going back in alittle red...:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 describe the power steering issue. the steering rack bushings cause the steering to feel delayed, or drift...and they are very easy to replace. probably some good info on here already about power steering issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Blood just lubes everything up real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy D Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 describe the power steering issue. the steering rack bushings cause the steering to feel delayed, or drift...and they are very easy to replace. probably some good info on here already about power steering issues. yeah thats kinda what i feel i dont have a dominant control....expain to me where these "bushings ' are (im a noob) and how to replace them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvexplorer Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I have one of the tools to rotate the piston back into the caliper, but its almost easier to use a large pair of flat nose pliers (or at least wide nose) to turn it. Channel locks have worked well for me in the past along with vice grips. I'd say give me a call this weekend if you need help but I'm pulling and resealing the engine on my new 87 wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.