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Forum: Builds
12-23-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

Well, it’s been a year, and the brakes still...

Well, it’s been a year, and the brakes still work. I can’t remember if I posted this or not, but I replaced the rear brake shoes, springs, and wheel cylinders, and adjusted the shoes, and that made...
Forum: Builds
12-23-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,402
Posted By stevbre1

That’s awesome! I loved watching this the last...

That’s awesome! I loved watching this the last time around. I can’t wait to see it this time.
Forum: General Chat
12-18-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,020
Posted By stevbre1

Ahh, I remember when I was allowed to order from...

Ahh, I remember when I was allowed to order from RockAuto. A few months ago, they said that sales tax in most cities in Colorado are "too complicated" for them to figure out, so they're just not...
Forum: Builds
12-03-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

Thanks! It doesn't seem to be sucking air in from...

Thanks! It doesn't seem to be sucking air in from anywhere. I'm sure it's related to the air that got into the ABS unit when I replaced the master cylinder.
Forum: Builds
12-03-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Does the reinforcing plate come off easily, or is...

Does the reinforcing plate come off easily, or is it welded on? If it isn't welded, I can try to find one for you at one of the junkyards around here next time I'm there. There are always several...
Forum: Builds
12-03-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

On Sunday, we still had a lot of ice and snow on...

On Sunday, we still had a lot of ice and snow on the side streets, so I went ahead and drove around to activate the ABS and immediately bled the lines again, and got more air out of the system. The...
Forum: Builds
11-30-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

We got about a foot of snow on Tuesday. So, on...

We got about a foot of snow on Tuesday. So, on Thursday afternoon, I drove around for a while and hit the brakes on the ice several times to get the ABS to activate. Then, I went home and bled the...
Forum: Builds
11-10-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

Yes, it’s mostly covered by the wheel arch trim....

Yes, it’s mostly covered by the wheel arch trim. I took a wire brush to the spots that had rust, and then hit it with Rustoleum Rust Reformer for now....
Forum: Builds
11-10-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

There’s a hole in the inside corner that goes all...

There’s a hole in the inside corner that goes all the way through. I don’t have a way of welding new metal in there.
Forum: Builds
11-10-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/blazerforum.com-vbull...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/blazerforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/732f214a_5ad1_4211_b10f_f88ed90ed45f_29fd05541281f941748b0e210a0bba1990286656.jpeg
Well...what should I do about this?
Forum: Builds
11-02-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Wow! The peroxide made a huge difference! I'm...

Wow! The peroxide made a huge difference! I'm watching the video right now. I think I need to rebuild my console lid also.
Forum: Builds
10-29-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

That’s a good idea for a video. Detailing and...

That’s a good idea for a video. Detailing and paint correction videos are huge on YouTube right now.
Forum: Builds
10-28-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I replaced the rear brakes on Saturday. The brake...

I replaced the rear brakes on Saturday. The brake shoes looked brand new, but the wheel cylinders that were on there looked different than the new ones I bought. They didn’t look like they came out...
Forum: General Chat
10-19-2019, 11:26 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,788
Posted By stevbre1

Not yet. I’m not exactly sure how that works.

Not yet. I’m not exactly sure how that works.
Forum: General Chat
10-19-2019, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,788
Posted By stevbre1

I checked the brake pads, shoes, rotors, and...

I checked the brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums, and bled the system, but it still didn’t help. The pedal still goes straight to the floor. My next step will be to replace the calipers and wheel...
Forum: Builds
10-15-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I used Meguiars Ultimate Compound on the whole...

I used Meguiars Ultimate Compound on the whole car almost two years ago, and it brought the shine back to the whole car. If I would have waxed it every couple of months, it probably would have been...
Forum: Builds
10-14-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,109
Posted By stevbre1

I love your Blazer, especially the colors you've...

I love your Blazer, especially the colors you've chosen, and the gauges.
Forum: Builds
10-14-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I decided to replace the HVAC unit today. I was...

I decided to replace the HVAC unit today. I was going to replace the entire unit, but then I realized that the switch for the direction of the air (Defrost, Htr, Vent, A/C, Off) was able to be...
Forum: Builds
10-13-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Subscribed! I just watched both of the videos.

Subscribed! I just watched both of the videos.
Forum: Builds
10-13-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

It's actually coming from the right side of the...

It's actually coming from the right side of the HVAC control, not through the vents. I'm thinking the HVAC controls just need to be replaced. I got a "new" set at the parts yard yesterday, but...
Forum: Builds
10-12-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I...

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I still have the Bravada....
Forum: Builds
07-21-2019, 08:46 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Oh wow! I'll have to check my blower motor box. I...

Oh wow! I'll have to check my blower motor box. I hope the new hard line fixed your ATF leak.
Forum: Builds
02-06-2019, 09:41 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

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Forum: Builds
01-13-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I just noticed that none of my pics were showing...

I just noticed that none of my pics were showing up, so I just spent an hour editing all of the posts to put the images back in. Not sure what was going on with the Google Photos links, but it's...
Forum: Builds
09-07-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

I wonder if your brake pedal feel is the same...

I wonder if your brake pedal feel is the same problem I’m having: air in the ABS unit? Some days, my brake pedal feels normal, and then other days, it goes halfway to the floor.
Forum: Builds
08-13-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Any luck with the EGR valve and SES light?

Any luck with the EGR valve and SES light?
Forum: Builds
07-22-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Is the heater core leaking? There’s a video on...

Is the heater core leaking?
There’s a video on YouTube where they show how to replace it without removing the whole dash.
Forum: Builds
07-17-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

There was heavy traffic for half of the trip,...

There was heavy traffic for half of the trip, each way. About half of the time, I was able to go 75, and the other half of the time, the speeds varied quite a bit. My average speed was probably in...
Forum: Builds
07-16-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

You guys aren't going to believe this. I still...

You guys aren't going to believe this. I still don't believe it myself.
Odometer reading before I left Denver yesterday: 186,110 miles.
Odometer reading when I filled up after work today: 186,269...
Forum: Builds
07-16-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

Doesn’t it always seem like the starter and...

Doesn’t it always seem like the starter and alternator need to be replaced at or around the same time? I had to do both of those at the same time on my first car: a 1988 Chevy Celebrity.

The last...
Forum: Builds
07-15-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I haven't had much news, but today, I drove the...

I haven't had much news, but today, I drove the Bravada to Colorado Springs for Pridefest....
Forum: Builds
06-22-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

I completely agree. I think it’s a great-looking...

I completely agree. I think it’s a great-looking vehicle, but they shouldn’t have used the Blazer name on it. It’s kind of like if Dodge had put the Ramcharger name on the Journey.
Forum: Builds
06-21-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Those look awesome! I'm planning on getting a set...

Those look awesome! I'm planning on getting a set for mine, but haven't gotten around to ordering them yet.
Forum: Builds
05-22-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I haven’t done any work on it since the last...

I haven’t done any work on it since the last post. The front brakes are making a crunching sound once in a while again, so I might need to lubricate the slides again. I might just go ahead and...
Forum: Builds
05-21-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

You’re getting a lot more done than I have. Since...

You’re getting a lot more done than I have. Since you have to remove the steering box to get the pitman off, you’re better off for having replaced the box anyway. 3/4 to an inch of play is really...
Forum: The Lounge
05-20-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,383
Posted By stevbre1

I don't know if I would trust mine on a 1,000...

I don't know if I would trust mine on a 1,000 mile trip yet. I haven't taken it on the highway much since I bought it in October. I'm planning on taking it on some short trips (like CO Springs or...
Forum: Builds
05-05-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

How do you go about charging the system with...

How do you go about charging the system with R152a? Did you have to make any conversions in the system? Mine is still on R12, and it works...kind of. It works well enough to be able to tell that it's...
Forum: Builds
04-28-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I replaced the caliper pins. The old ones were...

I replaced the caliper pins. The old ones were rusty, and didn't have any lubrication, so the brakes were quite "crunchy," in addition to their other issues. The new pins fixed that. I also replaced...
Forum: Builds
04-28-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Love the sun shield. I need to do a similar fix...

Love the sun shield. I need to do a similar fix on my rear window. I hear a click, but it doesn't open without the key.
Forum: Builds
04-25-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

That’s awesome! I’m going to order one this week....

That’s awesome! I’m going to order one this week. My steering got better with the new idler arm and tie rod ends, but still has about four inches of slop. I’ll do this before replacing the steering...
Forum: Builds
04-22-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I used hem repair tape to stick the headliner...

I used hem repair tape to stick the headliner edge back into place. I'm not sure how long to expect it to hold, but we'll see....
Forum: Builds
04-22-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

Well, this winter just doesn't want to go away:...

Well, this winter just doesn't want to go away:...
Forum: Builds
04-15-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Sorry to hear there's so much other stuff to fix....

Sorry to hear there's so much other stuff to fix. Hopefully it won't take too long. How difficult is it to get to the spark plugs?
Forum: Builds
04-11-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

The tie rods I put on were ACDelco. I’m ordering...

The tie rods I put on were ACDelco. I’m ordering Moog replacements. Just make sure not to fill the boots with grease until after they’re installed. I greased mine before installing them, and assumed...
Forum: Builds
04-11-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I’m pretty sure I have the correct master...

I’m pretty sure I have the correct master cylinder. I replaced it a second time, and it’s better. I can drive it now (I drove it to work today with no problems.) But it still doesn’t stop like it...
Forum: Builds
04-09-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Yes! So awesome! I'm glad you're able to drive it...

Yes! So awesome! I'm glad you're able to drive it now. I have some of those same things to do on my Bravada: replace steering box, pitman arm, rear leaf springs, etc. Now that you've rebuilt the...
Forum: Builds
04-05-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

Fingers crossed for you. I’ve been hoping all...

Fingers crossed for you. I’ve been hoping all winter that you’ll be able to drive it soon. It’s such an awesome Blazer.
Forum: Builds
03-12-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

That’s a good point. They’re in good shape, but I...

That’s a good point. They’re in good shape, but I assume they’re original. I’m going to replace the calipers and wheel cylinders, and I’ll look into getting steel braided lines to replace the hoses...
Forum: Builds
03-10-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,127
Posted By stevbre1

I replaced the master cylinder again, and re-bled...

I replaced the master cylinder again, and re-bled the whole system, this time making sure the hose on my bleeder ran above the bleeder valve. There is NO air coming out of the system anymore. It...
Forum: Builds
02-19-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 29,686
Posted By stevbre1

It's so good to see it under way again. I'm...

It's so good to see it under way again. I'm hoping that it works well when you get it all put back together.
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