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Title: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: dane on August 10, 2012, 04:32:33 PM: Quote
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nadinbrzezinski (107,623 posts)
We were damn lucky

Last night we went to cover the Chihuahua fire in the back country. So as we are in the middle of this our breaks started to stick, as in major stick. Well, we are thinking to ourselves, new pads, due to distance maybe a drum.

Nope, took it in the morning to my mechanic... nothing more fun than a master cilinder that was failing. (For the mechanically not inclined, we could have lost breaks)

Where were we? Literally in the boondogs...
I have a question or two.

Where are the boondogs?

Do small trucks have both "break" pads AND drums? I seem to recall brake shoes w/ drums, and disc brakes having pads. Could be wrong, failing memory and all that.

Since Nads is talking to an audience that she deems "mechanically not inclined", are we to assume that she is, and if so, should 'Master Mechanic' be added to the resume?
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: obumazombie on August 10, 2012, 04:41:41 PM: The boondogs are the purgatory for the boondocks...

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVPJvk4t6SQ[/youtube]

People put you down cause That's the side of town I was born in...
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: JohnnyReb on August 10, 2012, 05:10:11 PM: Quote from: dane on August 10, 2012, 04:32:33 PM
I have a question or two.

Where are the boondogs?

Do small trucks have both "break" pads AND drums? I seem to recall brake shoes w/ drums, and disc brakes having pads. Could be wrong, failing memory and all that.

Since Nads is talking to an audience that she deems "mechanically not inclined", are we to assume that she is, and if so, should 'Master Mechanic' be added to the resume?

My pickup has brake shoes and brake drums on the rear axle and brake pads and rotors on the front wheels.

Talk about sticking brakes, you should have been around years ago when semis didn't have the "spit valve" on the air system to clear the water from the system. You had to manually open a valve on the air tanks to drain the water out of them. Being lazy, forgetful or stupidly negeleting to drain the tanks in freezing weather could, would and did have sitting in the road/yard/stoplight all locked up....and the were a pain to thaw and out and loosen up. It usually didn't have to happen to a fellow but once to learn his lesson.

But I'd rather have that problem than no brakes.... Disney World has no thrill rides like a 60 mph, 100,000 pound missile needing to stop and no brakes.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: Mr Mannn on August 10, 2012, 05:17:11 PM: I am imagining Nadin in a truck with NO brakes... :-)

This is the first mental image of nadin that has been pleasant.

Now if only a certain someone known for posting you tube comments could find a clip of a truck going over a cliff, this thread would be perfect.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: obumazombie on August 10, 2012, 05:20:27 PM: Quote from: Mr Mannn on August 10, 2012, 05:17:11 PM
I am imagining Nadin in a truck with NO brakes... :-)

This is the first mental image of nadin that has been pleasant.

Now if only a certain someone known for posting you tube comments could find a clip of a truck going over a cliff, this thread would be perfect.
What about one with no breaks ?
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: dane on August 10, 2012, 05:23:46 PM: Quote from: JohnnyReb on August 10, 2012, 05:10:11 PM
My pickup has brake shoes and brake drums on the rear axle and brake pads and rotors on the front wheels.

I did not know that re different brakes front and rear.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: Mr Mannn on August 10, 2012, 05:27:15 PM: Quote from: obumazombie on August 10, 2012, 05:20:27 PM
What about one with no breaks ?
As long as is crashes, explodes, or goes off a cliff, I'll be happy.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: diesel driver on August 10, 2012, 05:40:55 PM: Quote from: dane on August 10, 2012, 04:32:33 PM
I have a question or two.

Where are the boondogs?

Do small trucks have both "break" pads AND drums? I seem to recall brake shoes w/ drums, and disc brakes having pads. Could be wrong, failing memory and all that.

Since Nads is talking to an audience that she deems "mechanically not inclined", are we to assume that she is, and if so, should 'Master Mechanic' be added to the resume?

What the hell is a master cilinder? Does it have anything to do with the breaks? :lmao:
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: JohnnyReb on August 10, 2012, 05:43:23 PM: Quote from: diesel driver on August 10, 2012, 05:40:55 PM
What the hell is a master cilinder? Does it have anything to do with the breaks? :lmao:

I think it's something you smoke out behind the dumpster while on break.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: diesel driver on August 10, 2012, 05:46:18 PM: Quote from: JohnnyReb on August 10, 2012, 05:43:23 PM
I think it's something you smoke out behind the dumpster while on break.

Oh, yeah!

The MASTER cilinder! :naughty:
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: obumazombie on August 10, 2012, 05:46:55 PM: Quote from: diesel driver on August 10, 2012, 05:46:18 PM
Oh, yeah!

The MASTER cilinder! :naughty:
Oops, another unearthed potential banned word.
Title: Nutcase nadin Has Bad Breaks In The Boondogs
Post by: GOBUCKS on August 10, 2012, 06:22:19 PM: Fri Aug 10, 2012, 05:09 PM
nadinbrzezinski (107,628 posts)

We were damn lucky

Last night we went to cover the Chihuahua fire in the back country. So as we are in the middle of this our breaks started to stick, as in major stick. Well, we are thinking to ourselves, new pads, due to distance maybe a drum.

Nope, took it in the morning to my mechanic... Correction, it wasn't the master cylinder but we still could have lost the brakes.I misunderstood this morning... it was leaking though, on the rear. It's getting new drums and new pads and all that.

Where were we? Literally in the boondogs...

Anyhow, since we actually took a few more risks than we realized at the time, enjoy the photo.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021106122

Boondogs?
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: dane on August 10, 2012, 06:36:17 PM: A DUmmy questions the breaks issue
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obliviously (1,445 posts)
3. Breaks sticking

Your time out was sticking, lunch period, recess?
How does a relaxing cessation from work stick, and why would you be taking a break in a fire?
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nadinbrzezinski (107,628 posts)
6. Whatever dude
Obliviously is obviously looking for an iggy. Do. Not. Question. Nads.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: ChuckJ on August 10, 2012, 08:17:34 PM: Maybe we're over thinking this thing. We are assuming that the boondogs is a place. I had originally thought that it may be located in the boondocks of Bumf*ck, Egypt, but maybe the boondogs are actual dogs. The Noracle says that they were literally inside the boondogs. Maybe she got eaten by a boondog. Poor boondog.

boon 1 |boÅn|
noun
1 [usu. in sing. ] a thing that is helpful or beneficial : the navigation system will be a boon to both civilian and military users.
2 archaic a favor or request : may I have the inestimable boon of a few minutes' conversation?

boon 2
adjective
(of a companion or friend) close; intimate; favorite : he debated the question with a few boon companions in the barroom.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: GOBUCKS on August 10, 2012, 08:23:01 PM: There used to be a song, "Down In The Boondogs".
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: ChuckJ on August 10, 2012, 08:27:19 PM: Quote from: GOBUCKS on August 10, 2012, 08:23:01 PM
There used to be a song, "Down In The Boondogs".

I don't think she's claimed to be a singer or songwriter yet. You may have just given her a new idea for a past occupation.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: Traveshamockery on August 10, 2012, 09:01:46 PM: Gotta love DUmmies with a sense of humor. Unfortunately, Nads probably doesn't get it.

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malaise (95,749 posts)
7. Stay safe you here

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Response to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #5)Fri Aug 10, 2012, 08:47 PM
obliviously (1,446 posts)
10. I love it when you get all techninical.

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Response to obliviously (Reply #10)Fri Aug 10, 2012, 08:51 PM
dionysus (21,567 posts)
11. come on, give her a brake.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: obumazombie on August 10, 2012, 10:16:54 PM: Quote from: GOBUCKS on August 10, 2012, 08:23:01 PM
There used to be a song, "Down In The Boondogs".
Did you see reply number 1 ? It's a short one, won't take a second or two to read.
Title: Re: Our intrepid reporter/historian looked danger in the face. Again.
Post by: miskie on August 11, 2012, 05:23:28 AM: Boondog ? (http://www.java-gaming.com/game/9827/Boondog/)

(http://images.jayisgames.com/boondog2.gif)