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  1. Rapid Robert

    what size fitting to connect 3/16 brake lines

    the brass double female fittings. thank you for your time. RR. EDIT I purchased some 3/8-24 Ebay fittings listed for 3/16 brake lines but they were slightly to big. the double flared line would seat into the fitting but the brass male thread was slightly too big to thread in.
  2. Rapid Robert

    brake pushrod length Q

    1966 dart in progress manual brakes. I have added the plate to convert to a 4 bolt MC. do I need a different length pushrod and what years/models of pushrods will fit? If I cant find one didn't Ma have an adjustable one? thank you for your time. RR
  3. Rapid Robert

    resurface rotors, absolutely needed or not?

    heard several non mechanics lately talking about getting new pad/rotors turned on their cars. when is it really needed to turn the rotors? I just did the front discs on my 79 dodge B2500 van & after several days of grinding I finally put new pads in/retracted the piston with a c clamp was easy...
  4. Rapid Robert

    brake caliper pad replacement Q

    79 dodge ram van. outer pad on front dr side is down to metal on metal. can I retract the piston with a clamp & just replace the pads or might that make a leak or would it be better to replace the caliper/pads & bleed it out? thank you for your time. RR
  5. Rapid Robert

    pedal travel help needed

    73 dart disc/drum. pads are tight/shoes adjusted up/bled MC/4 corners. the pedal is almost to the floorboard tho it does stop but it is worrysome. any thoughts on where to go next? RR. EDIT forgot that I just posted this several days ago (its starting to happen!)
  6. Rapid Robert

    disc/drum diagnosis help needed

    73 dart OE disc drum. pedal goes almost all the way to the floor & it does not pump up. pulled one front/rear (hard to get the lug wrench on the nuts on the mag wheels so just did one side) & up front one pad of the two was pretty thin as was one of the linings on the left rear & the drum did...
  7. Rapid Robert

    axle bearing assy Q

    new BBP A body 8&3/4 axles/tapered bearings/lock collar. can I assemble all this myself or do I need to take em in to a shop? thank you for your time. RR
  8. Rapid Robert

    how to ID these shoes

    aftermarket velvetouch metallic linings. they are 2.5" wide. any thoughts on what front/rear applications they work on? I'm hoping BBP 8&3/4 rear, 10" I would assume. thank you for your time. RR
  9. Rapid Robert

    can 8&3/4 SBP axles be redrilled to 4&1/2" BBP?

    I have BBP rims & this would save some $$$. And could they drill these for 1/2" studs? thank you for your time. RR
  10. Rapid Robert

    easy brake shoe width Q

    73 dodge dart 318 7&1/4 rear. what is the width of those 10" rear shoes? fronts are discs if that matters. thank you for your time. RR
  11. Rapid Robert

    are 60's velvetouch metallic? lining good enough

    I have some. drum brakes. for the 63 dart dirt track stock car. races last 15-30 minutes. thank you for your time.
  12. Rapid Robert

    73 dart discs: caliper banjo bolt size

    dia & thread pitch. I see 7/16-20 & 7/16-24, both 11/16" long . thank you for your time. RR
  13. Rapid Robert

    9" drum left hand thread stud removal

    do I need to have a shop remove the swedge?? then drive em out or can I just drive em out right now? Thank you for your time. RR
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