For my 1986 T Type I recently purchased pads, rotors and shoes from Autozone and nothing seems to fit. Does the car require special part numbers and if so please advise. The mechanic is putting all my old stuff back because of the issue and I am pissed off. Any brand and part numbers would be appreciated. For the pads I bought Autozone DG154,shoes 514, rotors 5547. These numbers seem to cross reference correctly but have fitment issues escpecially in the front where either the pads are too thick or the rotor is too thick.
Issues with brake job.
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Really surprised at your post, Highway Stars, Kirban's, Gbody parts to name a few that sell our brake parts.
Why? I thought the parts I needed were generic not specialized.
My thinking per your post was to buy what work. Highway stars
parts are GM parts. Kirbans and GBody brakes fit. Who knows what autozone sells. Also supporting a turbo Buick vendor helps support this site
turbo87adam
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Have the brakes been upgraded ?/ blazer style with bigger brakes?
Nope as far as I know all is stock
Buckshot G/N
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You have got to watch Autozone, some of there Reps aren't trained properly .If I were you I would talk with a Manager about getting
a refund . You did say nothing has been modified so the A/Z Brand should work. As mention above there are board vendors that carry
quality replacement brake parts. Me personally I used Wagner Thermo Quiet pads and Raybestos makes a great pad as well. Good Luck.
a refund . You did say nothing has been modified so the A/Z Brand should work. As mention above there are board vendors that carry
quality replacement brake parts. Me personally I used Wagner Thermo Quiet pads and Raybestos makes a great pad as well. Good Luck.
DeltaBravo
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I have auto zone brake parts. Fit and finish were great...no issues. I would imagine one of the three possibilities occurred:
1) You don't have a stock set up, or...
2) Who ever purchased the parts didn't provide a clear understanding to the rep. Some of them are better than others...you might have been dealing with a newbie and just received the incorrect parts, or...
3) Your "mechanic" took an extra does of "medicinal cannabis".
The last one is just a joke, I am sure your mechanic is very competent and able to perform a basic brake job.
I think you don't have a stock set up or some how just received the wrong parts. No "special" part numbers involved. Just make sure they click on the appropriate selections for the vehicle.
Something I will do is look up the parts myself and print off the "wish list" and bring that in to compare with what they bring to the counter.
Good luck.
1) You don't have a stock set up, or...
2) Who ever purchased the parts didn't provide a clear understanding to the rep. Some of them are better than others...you might have been dealing with a newbie and just received the incorrect parts, or...
3) Your "mechanic" took an extra does of "medicinal cannabis".
The last one is just a joke, I am sure your mechanic is very competent and able to perform a basic brake job.
I think you don't have a stock set up or some how just received the wrong parts. No "special" part numbers involved. Just make sure they click on the appropriate selections for the vehicle.
Something I will do is look up the parts myself and print off the "wish list" and bring that in to compare with what they bring to the counter.
Good luck.
Buckshot G/N
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No... those repairs shouldn't affect your reverse light. Sounds like your console gear shift linkage cable may be out of adjustment or worn out. Have someone watch the rear of your car and gradually pull the gear shifter backward to see if your reverse light come on or flicker.
It has to do with that steel rod that goes from the toggle on the side of the transmission up to the steering column. There's a 13mm set bolt that holds it in place. Must have somehow come out of adjustment. Put your selector in reverse, loosen the set bolt and move the rod until the reverse light comes on.
Buckshot G/N
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What a coincident both reverse lights went at the same time, never happen to me in 30 years only one at a time. You shouldn't have a hard time finding those wing nuts check any auto salvage yard or try any GM parts dealer they where still in stock a few years back.
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Next time you have it at your mechanics for something have him put on the three SS braided lines. The pedal will be much more solid, even new rubber hoses swell under pressure and provide a slightly spongy pedal feel. After all, you did buy them for a reason. I love mine.
I know it seems like a waste of money to replace new hoses, but it is a Turbo Buick and you will spend more for less. I'm sure you know that already.
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