New and HOT brakes!

[mistermaclincoln]

Looks like another meltdown!!!!!

 

[Frogman]

This n00b is lucky I don't have time to tear into him. Besides, Raped seems to be doing a reasonably good job at it.

I know, I know, "But we want you to reply! We want to "LOL"!". Yes... But I haven't had coffee yet. As such, I'm going to go get coffee and get my day started. Lots to do today.

Note to Altitude: It has been suggested to you why your car's brakes are hot. Unfortunately, (for you) we're not going to go to your house and troubleshoot your (apparently) sloppy brake install job.

Google is also a good friend of yours when you don't want to look like a t00l. Google "ceramic vs semi-metallic pads" and learn yourself all about them brake pad things.

Sticking your finger on brake rotors to see if they are warm? You stick your fingers on exhaust pipes to see if they're warm as well? And you're shocked when someone tells you what a completely and totally moronic move that was? What a t00l. What is this, your first car?... though, judging from your responses, I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[altitude_19]

Yes, I feel super lucky because I lie awake at night for fear the Frogman will hurt my delicate feelings. Implying you are something to be feared behind a keyboard doesn't make you any bigger a man.

Note to Altitude: It has been suggested to you why your car's brakes are hot. Unfortunately, (for you) we're not going to go to your house and troubleshoot your (apparently) sloppy brake install job.

Actually, the install seems to be holding up very well. Thanks for inquiring. I won't take much credit, I actually had to ask a few questions before I had even a faint idea how to get it done.
I knew why they get warm. I just asked how warm they should be. There are components of a vehicle that do not become hot to the touch during operation. I didn't know if rotors were one of them (and yes I know exhaust components are).
I don't know jack about cars because nobody ever taught me. I'm told my father knew cars pretty well, but can't ask him because he died when I was four.
After that, we didn't have money for a car, so I never had one to learn to drive. I spent my first couple years in the military learning to drive from friends whenever one could spare a lesson and a vehicle for an afternoon, but couldn't afford to buy a car since I was sending money home for Mom's living expenses after surgery. It wasn't until I got tagged for a deployment that I had the hazardous duty pay to buy a car and wound up with a Lincoln Mark VIII. Probably more complicated than a beginner should have, but it's what fell into my lap for the right price.
Thanks very much to those who led me wise to right parts. And more thanks to those who don't feel the need to jab at me for what I don't know.

 

[Raped Ape]

After reading your bio in your last post, I felt this was appropriate for you, hope it helps

YouTube - Michael W Smith - Place In This World - CYWL

Unfortunitely it is not here,

 

[Frogman]

Yes, I feel super lucky because I lie awake at night for fear the Frogman will hurt my delicate feelings. Implying you are something to be feared behind a keyboard doesn't make you any bigger a man.

No, it does not. But it sure does provide for comic relief.

Actually, the install seems to be holding up very well. Thanks for inquiring.

It is always disconcerting to me when someone who's never worked on brakes decides to do the job themselves with no prior experience. I'd hate to be the poor SOB who the person's car plows into when those new, improperly installed brakes fail.

I won't take much credit, I actually had to ask a few questions before I had even a faint idea how to get it done.

This is always a good thing, asking questions. But on safety critical repairs such as... I don't know, brakes?... you really should have someone SHOW you how it's done. It's not hard by any means, but you forget to put one silly clip back, or you install it properly and you will meet that theoretical poor SOB I spoke about earlier.

I knew why they get warm.

At least you knew that much.

I just asked how warm they should be. There are components of a vehicle that do not become hot to the touch during operation.

And there are components that will set your hair on fire, they get so hot. Tell us something we aren't keenly aware of... please.

I didn't know if rotors were one of them (and yes I know exhaust components are).

At least you know the tail pipe gets nice and toasty.

I don't know jack about cars because nobody ever taught me.

Sorry, that's not a good excuse. You can always teach yourself stuff you don't know.

I'm told my father knew cars pretty well, but can't ask him because he died when I was four.

...Uh-huh... and then?

After that, we didn't have money for a car, so I never had one to learn to drive.

So? When I was a kid, my parents didn't have any money for a car, either. Hell, they didn't even have money to buy me toys... since I had nothing left to play with, perhaps this is why I'm so adept at playing with my own nuts when I get bored.

I spent my first couple years in the military learning to drive from friends whenever one could spare a lesson and a vehicle for an afternoon, but couldn't afford to buy a car since I was sending money home for Mom's living expenses after surgery.

At least you're a good son.

It wasn't until I got tagged for a deployment that I had the hazardous duty pay to buy a car and wound up with a Lincoln Mark VIII.

Maybe you're not so dim after all. After all, you did choose a Mark VIII instead of a HonduH.

Probably more complicated than a beginner should have, but it's what fell into my lap for the right price.

I haven't yet come across a vehicle that is too complicated once you have the proper (sometimes, self taught) knowledge and tools.

Thanks very much to those who led me wise to right parts. And more thanks to those who don't feel the need to jab at me for what I don't know.

Why, you're welcome. And I'm sure they are welcoming you as well. Especially those hundreds of members who never even saw this thread.


Look skippy, it's simple: We don't mind your asking questions. Even I, the resident LvC ass will chip in to help if I can. But what we don't appreciate, it's people who decide to get their little panties in a know because someone called them an idiot (among other names) or may laugh at their stupidity.

I can call just about anyone a tool here, and chances are they will not take it personally. Same goes for me. Why? Ah... when you figure that one out, you'll understand how LvC works. Until then, search, read, learn and ask questions you haven't seen covered yet. Though, chances are your question will not be an original one.

 

[Sapperfire]

LoL, well you've picked a hell of a car to learn mechanic work on. There's guys at the Lincoln Dealership that can't do everything to these.

Stick around and read some..most of your questions are already answered in "search".

As far as Frogman.. Ya may as well just get used to dealing with the jabs..that's what we keep him around for

 

[Frogman]

What!?!?!

I thought you all were "keeping" me around because of my fantastically fabulous good looks!!

You... bastards!

 

[altitude_19]

Here's my deal: I'm ignorant. No, I don't think I'm taking a shot at myself. I've been told I'm a pretty smart guy, and I've been handed various documents that back up that assertion. Not knowing something one never had opportunity to learn does not make them an "idiot."

Sorry, that's not a good excuse. You can always teach yourself stuff you don't know.

....
Actually, it's a perfect excuse as long as one is trying to learn and....yeah, that's what I'm trying to do here. It had been working out well, then there was all this. I don't think being a Mark VIII guru gives you place to be cruel.

I haven't yet come across a vehicle that is too complicated once you have the proper (sometimes, self taught) knowledge and tools.

Yeah...again...working on it. Some tasteless dickweeds sure like making it difficult for some reason...I'm guessing it has something to do with making themselves feel better about their divorce, acne, obesity, etc... BUT, we've established I can be wrong.

 

[Frogman]

Here's my deal: I'm ignorant.

At least you admit it.

No, I don't think I'm taking a shot at myself. I've been told I'm a pretty smart guy, and I've been handed various documents that back up that assertion.

And I personally know PhD's that can't find the 710 cap on an engine. What's your point?

Not knowing something one never had opportunity to learn does not make them an "idiot."

This may be true. But sticking your finger on hot brake rotors... I mean, really? Didn't you feel any heat when you were poking your finger through the wheels?
[/quote]

Actually, it's a perfect excuse as long as one is trying to learn and....yeah, that's what I'm trying to do here.

My great, great, great, great uncle who died a 400 hundred years ago (yes, I'm old and my people live a long time), never taught me to type on a computer, the bastage! Waaaaaa!

Whiners make excuses. "Winners" do not. They chalk it up to experience and move along. So, which one are you, then?

It had been working out well, then there was all this. I don't think being a Mark VIII guru gives you place to be cruel.

While I'm humbled that you place me in the "guru" section, and I have done quite a bit to a Mark VIII, from pulling engines, experimental K members, big brakes, etc, I am far from a "guru". Some of the guys here forgot more than I know. But, again... thanks? I suppose?

Yeah...again...working on it. Some tasteless dickweeds sure like making it difficult for some reason...I'm guessing it has something to do with making themselves feel better about their divorce, acne, obesity, etc...

Or, perhaps it has nothing to do with whatever personal plights "they" may be going through or suffering from. Maybe "they" just can't believe that some guy decided to "test" brake rotors with his fingers. Or, that some guy doesn't know how google works. As such, "they" don't have a problem pointing and... well... laughing. This has nothing to do with being an Internet Billy Bad Ass. It simply has to do with what you kids nowadays call the "LOL Factor".

BUT, we've established I can be wrong.

Damned right. I'm right 99% of the time, and don't you forget it. The other 40%... eh.

 

[altitude_19]

Can't even admit my own limitations without you digging in, huh? You must be a very sad, lonely, angry man. This is clearly about your superiority complex. I don't admit my own shortcomings to hear "F$%^ing right you are!"
And as far as touching the brakes, I didn't burn myself. I didn't pull the caliper and make sweet love to the disk. I tapped it to figure out if it was hot. Dear God, it isn't that big a deal. The fact that you must zero in on such an inane detail lends further illustration to how sad a little world you live in.

 

[Frogman]

Can't even admit my own limitations without you digging in, huh?

I only call 'em like I "see" 'em.

You must be a very sad,

Sad? I am sad, when I see little idiots such as yourself who just don't know when to hang it up. They keep coming back for more because they like to "show" people like me how much smarter they are, what with their... what did you call them in a previous post? Ah.. yes. "documents".

lonely,

That's what I've got you for, sweet cheeks.

angry man.

Clearly. I'm so angry I could go take a nap. But I'm busy with tinkering.

This is clearly about your superiority complex.

When it comes to cars? Yes. I will admit I'm far superior to you in car knowledge. Other than that? Nope. I'm not the one telling about the various documents that back up the assertion of how smart you are. I believe, that was you. Still want to talk about "superiority" complexes?

I don't admit my own shortcomings to hear "F$%^ing right you are!"

Awww. Are you mad the mean man on the internet made fun of your making fun of yourself? Do you want a cookie? You do? Ok. Get in line.

And as far as touching the brakes, I didn't burn myself.

Right.

I didn't pull the caliper and make sweet love to the disk.

I could write a whole page on that comment, but I'll let it slide.

I tapped it to figure out if it was hot.

You... tapped on it? Ok. Tap tap? or was it a tap tap tap?

Dear God, it isn't that big a deal.

Sure seems to me that it is a big deal to you. You're defending your actions rather vehemently. Why, if "it isn't that big (of) a deal"?

The fact that you must zero in on such an inane detail lends further illustration to how sad a little world you live in.

I'm a detail oriented kinda' guy. What can I say? Some people don't care about the little details. I do. It's more fun that way. As "they" say, "the Devil is in the details".

Anyways, I'm sure you'l have another asinine rant in response. I'm not planning on much sleep tonight (much like most other nights), so I'll keep an eye for it. I've got oils to change, fuel filters to replace and I may even do the brakes (no pun intended) on my F450. So... yes, oh yes, I'll be up. I'll check back periodically, though I suspect you're well into sleepy land by now.

 

[chris2523]

 

[94m5]

Methinks it's taken care of frog, I had ~10 B.S. reported posts of yours from MULTIPLE threads when I got off work. He was trying REALLY hard to "getcha in trouble" He apparently pissed the honcho off with it.

That stuff cracks me up everytime.


Mike

 

[LaserSVT]

Did someone say cookies?

 

[LaserSVT]

Methinks it's taken care of frog, I had ~10 B.S. reported posts of yours from MULTIPLE threads when I got off work. He was trying REALLY hard to "getcha in trouble" He apparently pissed the honcho off with it.

That stuff cracks me up everytime.


Mike

Nice to have high friends in low places. :lol:

 

[94m5]

Can I haz a xookie neow?

 

[MRK ATE]

<-- Laughed Heartily. thanks for the well-wasted 15 minutes!

 

[Frogman]

Wait... He reported a bunch of posts I've made in different threads? Oh man, talk about being upset with me!

Either way...

Goes to prove that all the "various documents" in the world to back up the assertion he's smart didn't make him too smart after all.

Thanks, Mike.

Laser... I don't know about "friends in high places". But I think I know where that fine line is, ya know?

And yes, you can both haz a cookiez.

 

[Raped Ape]

Wow, this DOUCHE has taken a real liking to you Frog, 10 reported threads on ya in all. At least he has shown us that he has the ability to read and somewhat do a (limited) search.

Frog, this is what you did to that pathetic little Douche, just watch

YouTube - Mom Deleted His World of War Craft Account

 

[ford nut]

Were is the dam line for the cookies.......