Eddo Rogue
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- Joined
- May 18, 2020
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- Location
- Burbank,CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ranger 4x4
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- OHV
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- skyjacker front leveling kit
- Tire Size
- 31-10.50R15
- My credo
- Crossed threads are tight threads.
So a buddy of mine has been struggling with a simple brake job. He is an electrician. I told him you fix the electrical problem on my ranger, I'll fix your brakes. Had him get the rig towed to my place.
We are struggling to find a matching hydro booster and master cylinder. From what he tells me, they make two different ones for this truck. So far, he mangled a hydro booster that did not fit right unless we loosened a giant lock nut and spun it. Then we couldn't seem to find a master cylinder that fit the booster, despite having a few different ones.
You know when you struggle with something so much, it makes you stupid? I think it did that to him. I finally reduced my advice to just get a master cylinder and booster that fit eachother. Anything close will work. He finally returned the hydra booster and various non fitting master cylinders, and is going to a legit brake supply shop today.
My question? What is with these trucks? Did they make a bunch of changes mid year?
How/why does this guy keep coming back with parts that dont fit? Is he dumb or autozone dumb? or both?
Also while searching for info, I read the ones for the vans fit and fit better. Besides that I did not find info non fitting parts.
We are struggling to find a matching hydro booster and master cylinder. From what he tells me, they make two different ones for this truck. So far, he mangled a hydro booster that did not fit right unless we loosened a giant lock nut and spun it. Then we couldn't seem to find a master cylinder that fit the booster, despite having a few different ones.
You know when you struggle with something so much, it makes you stupid? I think it did that to him. I finally reduced my advice to just get a master cylinder and booster that fit eachother. Anything close will work. He finally returned the hydra booster and various non fitting master cylinders, and is going to a legit brake supply shop today.
My question? What is with these trucks? Did they make a bunch of changes mid year?
How/why does this guy keep coming back with parts that dont fit? Is he dumb or autozone dumb? or both?
Also while searching for info, I read the ones for the vans fit and fit better. Besides that I did not find info non fitting parts.