NC Tom

What!!!??? So, I guess the home improvement people are "actors" too?

You may not need much info. I had a neighbor who would just buy cars, wash them, and resell for $500 to 2K more than he paid. Not a lot of money, but not bad either.

As long as you keep it "Carbon Neutral".

I have a love/hate relationship with CL for all of the above reasons. When it works, it's works very well. However, I would agree that the seller could have made a greater effort to give you a head's up. Assuming he was able too, that is. Like they say in Mexico. "Chit Happens!!!"

Was going to go with ceramic, but none to found locally. After I fix the wear issue, I'll likely order some.

I think its all original hardware. Looks like I need to rebuild or something.

These front pads are under 6 months old. I live in the mountains and that kind of driving eats pads up, but what!!!??? I heard my brakes scraping yesterday, checked them today and was very surprised at the wear. Clearly, something ain't right with my ride! Any thoughts or solutions, etc.?

Does that rule out the vacuum booster? It's a loud hiss in the cabin, reduces/stops when brakes depressed.

While replacing both is likely the way I'll go, I did some of the testing with these results. Test 1: I think the pedal dropped more than 1/4" Test 2: I couldn't tell much of a difference. Test 3: Pedal did not drop after 30 sec. But, did slowly drop with continued pressure beyond 30 sec. Power check valve was bad, replaced it BEFORE running the tests. That's as far as I have gone as I don't know what "18 in. of vacuum" means.

Yes, sort of. I've just been thinking that it would be fun to build a restomod that calls back to the earlier Jeep trucks like the J10 and Commando. The body style of the Comanche is a good mix of modern and classic. I don't think it would be too difficult, or expensive, to build a Comanche that looks older than it actually is while still being a Comanche. Maybe I should start my own build thread.

Amazing pics! Thanks. Can I assume that even if the bolt pattern is the same, the hole for the hub would not be?

Just looking through wheel threads and wondered if anyone has gone back, in stead of forward, in time with wheels? Are there any vintage wheels that even fit?

More good advice! You really ought to post more. Oh ... wait.

Very helpful! Thanks! I hope messing with it doesn't really void my warranty! 🤣

In Dec. 2017, I had some adjustments made to the timing chain. Apparently, the guide fell off. After that fix, I've had a vibration, but it's odd. I thought it might be the HB, but someone here said it would be constant if it was the HB. It's not constant. What it do: No vibration in park. In-gear with brake applied (as at stop light) bad vibration. Hit gas, it stops. While driving, I hear a cyclical rattle from the engine compartment. Sounds like two or three glass bottle knocking together. It surges three-at-a-time like: rattle, rattle, rattle (2 sec. pause) rattle, rattle, rattle. But, not all the time. It's pretty consistent at around 45 mph. Fades at higher speeds. What's really frustrating is that I can't look under the hood if it's not present in Park. Maybe I could chock the wheels, put it in gear and check, but I'm not a fan of that idear. Anyone run across this before or could it possibly be the HB?

Alright, final update. Replaced leaking power steering pump and chirp is gone. Apparently, that pulley was out of round and the leak was saturating the drive belt, which caused the chirp.

Basic question. Do I need to replace MC when replacing booster? I know my booster is crapping out. I have the in-cabin vacuum hisses going on. I see them sold as a unit and individual. And, see folks online usually replace both. Just wondering why.

Thanks for the feedback and especially these links. Did not realize how expensive NOS cover were. I can get good seats for $100 or so a pair. Can't justify spending more for beat-up sets I have to repair. Besides that, I had a reality check, I really need a new brake booster more than seats.

Came out of an 89 Comanche. Passenger looks good, but tilt forward is broke, driver's well, you see. No brackets, but I have my bench, so I can deal with that. Owner wants $75 for the pair. I'm concerned about the cost/feasibility of repairing that driver. He has asked me to make an offer. I would appreciate some thoughts on this and what you all think they're worth. Thanks!

Kidding. Gas company venting. Could not resist the photo op!

It's my burden to bear. Bare? Heck, one of those is correct.

Maybe make your own.

Well, I decided to go with plain ol' ceramic. This was my first "modern" drum brake job, and what a P.I.T.A.!!!!! It's one of those projects that I would recommend a service guy do, if funds are available, or if just like to punish yourself. And, while I did wear a tinfoil hat, I don't think it helped much!

Cool, thanks! Can't say anything about the MJ bench. I'm a pre-childseat guy. My Mom used to just lay me in a clothes hamper and set me on the back seat of our 66 Barracuda!