fucking smoke, everything smells like smoke
Last day of working 21 straight days. I am fucking beat. doing jack shit tomorrow
Last day of working 21 straight days. I am fucking beat. doing jack shit tomorrow
)))Tunnel at the end of the light gmt(((
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Light at the end is what we need. Some better weather in the forecast this weekend and I plan to spend as many hours outside as possible.
Not much to report, but its my bi-weekly reminder of why I still show up day, so that's nice.
Made some dough yesterday. Now to figure out if I want to make it into Chai frosted cinnamon rolls or lemon blueberry pull-apart bread with a honey thyme drizzle.
Mid 50s and all of the windows open.
Minor toothache, I hope some waterpic action will flush out the cause.
Coffee and work, maybe a morning ride if i can motivate.
Minor toothache, I hope some waterpic action will flush out the cause.
Coffee and work, maybe a morning ride if i can motivate.
I should. Hmmm....
At dealer, oil change.
thinking About changing the zwiftyrider over to drop bars to better emulate my road position. Just not sure how weird I want to get
thinking About changing the zwiftyrider over to drop bars to better emulate my road position. Just not sure how weird I want to get
We are officially in a hurricane watch. It has been 10 years since our last one. In all likelihood, we are going to get a direct hit from Henri. The worst part of this is that it is going to impact my planned long run Sunday. 
Packing up to head over to MSA with the family later today. Hope to get at least one day of riding the lifts with my boy, and hitting the Sentiers du Moulin for a solo day.
Long-ish ride yesterday. Slept like the dead last night, still in bed. I'd like to stay here, but getting awful hungry, and the dogs probably need a walk.
Made a double batch of ciabatti yesterday... hopefully it will last through the weekend.
Yesterday got the Subaru's emissions test done and got new tires installed on the pickup.
Jeezus adulting sucks.
Yesterday got the Subaru's emissions test done and got new tires installed on the pickup.
Jeezus adulting sucks.
I just had to have front drive axles replaced on le Acura because they rusted away under rubber vibration dampeners. 1.2k bones and the car has only 60k miles on it.
Subaru axles are wear items... you just plan on replacing them like brake pads.I just had to have front drive axles replaced on le Acura because they rusted away under rubber vibration dampeners. 1.2k bones and the car has only 60k miles on it.
I think they must make the boots out of onion skins.
I changed the front rotors and pads on our Subaru when they said they were due, but now they're saying the rears need doing too.
Sounds more complicated to me due to parking brake and extra bits involved. Anyone changed rears before on a Subaru?
Sounds more complicated to me due to parking brake and extra bits involved. Anyone changed rears before on a Subaru?
Most rear brakes require some kind of reset tool. Often this can be cobbled together with a C-Clamp and a home-made pin spanner. However a universal rear brake reset kit is like $20 and makes it a rather easy job.
Okay, now what?
It's the same way I replace my bicycle brake pads.
Pretty sure the rear e-brake is in a drum that the rotor bolts over/around. That's the way most cars are.
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Super easy. Done it multiple times. I can come up and help you (or just so it) if you want. Take 2 hours if we're quick. Shauna can take Haley for a ride while you and I do it.
We'd probably want to bleed it at the same time, which is really easy with 2 people.
Let penetrating oil sit in/on that little bolt that ties the disc rotor to the hub. I've had these round out multiple times before and it's an absolute bitch. If there's one part of a disc rotor swap to be careful with on a car, IME this is it. Everything else is super easy and pretty much just like a bicycle.
Subaru doesn't have one. The wheel compresses the rotor onto the hub. You need PB to get the rust from behind the rotor to the hub though.
15mm socket
15mm box/closed end wrench
13mm (iirc) same as above
Rubber mallet
C-clamp
Jack and stands
19mm deep sockets & impact driver
8mm closed end wrench (if bleeding)
2' 1/4" clear tubing and Gatorade bottle
Funnel if your aim sucks
DOT 3/4 fluid
PB Blaster
That should be everything you need to change the pads and rotors for a Subaru.
So is now when I should insert a dick joke?
I have to agree with Nick - she seems nice and has provided options for you to choose from. I like a bot that doesn't make you think too much.
Hey monkeys. Air quality is EXCELLENT, temperature is MODERATE and humidity is IDEAL. The trails are gummy so MTB for awhile.
Last night I went trolling for roadies on my 30 pound wannabe English Roadster. My first "on your left" was the best challenge I've had this year - a fairly new matte black carbon Cannondale with disc brakes. He passed me doing at least 20 while I was sandbagging at 12. It took me a half mile to catch up, he was doing some sort of pedal/pause routine so his speed varied from 20 to 25. I managed to tail him for 6 miles before my heart hit maximum explode and I dropped the chase.
If I go trolling tonight it will be on the road bike.
Last night I went trolling for roadies on my 30 pound wannabe English Roadster. My first "on your left" was the best challenge I've had this year - a fairly new matte black carbon Cannondale with disc brakes. He passed me doing at least 20 while I was sandbagging at 12. It took me a half mile to catch up, he was doing some sort of pedal/pause routine so his speed varied from 20 to 25. I managed to tail him for 6 miles before my heart hit maximum explode and I dropped the chase.
If I go trolling tonight it will be on the road bike.
Fun weekend ahead 
