Let's Start a Billion Dollar Used Car Business!

[spacesailor]

The model 3 Tesla I was in ' did NOT '  have a " park lever  " .

Only a "park release " button,  on the " turn indicator  " .

spacesailor

[octave]

  On 11/02/2024 at 9:52 AM, spacesailor said:

The model 3 Tesla I was in ' did NOT '  have a " park lever  " .

Only a "park release " button,  on the " turn indicator  " .

spacesailor

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Yep, I can confirm that.  I don't see that as a problem though.   It is an incredibly easy and pleasant car to drive. 

[spacesailor]

I  ' amost  ' got that Tesla ride but . No handbrake .

Only to find the same in a Mazda. ( one no handbrake & the other a footbrake.

spacesailor

 

 

[octave]

  On 11/02/2024 at 10:04 AM, spacesailor said:

No handbrake .

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When you say it has no handbrake you surely mean it does not have a lever, ratchet, and cable.   It does have a handbrake, just not the kind that you are used to.  My son lives in Wellington and his driveway is incredibly steep thus far the Tesla hasn't left the premises without a driver.

[spacesailor]

" HAND " operated brake .

Not much good if you " jump in " to move / return the vehicle .

Only to find it's wheels are locked .

oK with a front wheeler as you could " drag " the locked rear end around. 

spacesailor

Edited February 11, 2024 by spacesailor
It changed my spelling

[onetrack]

It appears Nissan Patrols have a handbrake problem, too! It looks like you can't find their handbrake easily, or even apply it!

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-10/unattended-brand-new-car-rolls-through-carrickalinga-home/103452168

[red750]

I like the handbrake, use it all the time (manual transmission car). Like the cyclic control in a helicopter. 

[spenaroo]

My handbrake in the midget doesnt work.

and the Amarok's I dont trust. have to yank it all the way up.

but both are manual so I just part them in gear and heel toe on hill starts.

[facthunter]

It would have worked when new on the Midget. You might need new cables (on top of everything else).  You are in a rusty environment.  Nev 

[nomadpete]

Hey Jerry.

Looks like everybody put the brakes on your 'get rich quick' car impoer business!

[spenaroo]

  On 12/02/2024 at 12:44 AM, facthunter said:

It would have worked when new on the Midget. You might need new cables (on top of everything else).  You are in a rusty environment.  Nev 

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Yeah, I believe the issue is with the adjustment screws.

the whole brake system should be replaced, its on the list of future repairs.

[facthunter]

The Prices of the Parts you quoted are pretty cheap The adjuster screws may be jambed. I think the wheel cylinders are of aluminium. One each wheel in the rear.   Use softer lining in the trailing shoe..   Nev

[spenaroo]

Yeah, at this time the priority is moving house next month.

then building the shed.

for about $500 I can get new drums rear and discs front. which is likely the option ill take.

with it being bolt on and off.

 

probably should do braided lines at the same time. the original lines need replacing too

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[old man emu]

My handbrake was not working and the uninspected diagnosis was that the cables were rusted in. Once things were undone, the cab;es were found to be able to move freely. The problem was that the levers at the brakes were tuck. A bit od penetrating oil and assistance with a big screwdriver as a lever soon freed them up. I'm glad it wasn't the cable - $136 each!!!!

[facthunter]

I don't think I'd bother with braided brake hoses on a car.  On motorbikes ..Yes, because they aren't power assisted (Vaccuum) and you're dealing with smaller volumes of oil.  and less force from a hand.   Nev

[Litespeed]

  On 12/02/2024 at 7:11 AM, facthunter said:

I don't think I'd bother with braided brake hoses on a car.  On motorbikes ..Yes, because they aren't power assisted (Vaccuum) and you're dealing with smaller volumes of oil.  and less force from a hand.   Nev

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I would replace them either all new brakes hoses or a full braided set. The cost difference is little.

 

The old hoses swell and take up most of the pressure leaving little for braking.

 

I have replaced them in cars and bikes with a big difference in feel and modulation.

 

Worth the effort 

[old man emu]

  On 12/02/2024 at 7:11 AM, facthunter said:

don't think I'd bother with braided brake hoses on a car. 

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  On 12/02/2024 at 9:08 AM, Litespeed said:

would replace them either all new brakes hoses or a full braided set.

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What I was talking about was not the hydraulic lines to the brake cylinders, but the cables running from the handbrake lever to the brake assembly. 

[Jerry_Atrick]

  On 09/02/2024 at 12:06 AM, spenaroo said:

however the turn-off cylinders, and start and stop devices kill engines.

horrible for oil lubrication systems.

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Not sure about turn off cylinders, but start stop is fine for cars, according to the engineering channels I follow, and here: https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/stop-start-engines-common-myths-busted/

 

[facthunter]

Having 'dead' cylinders seems like a silly idea  Uneven heat and you still have the bits all rotating and a great heavy engine. Nev

[spenaroo]

  On 12/02/2024 at 10:08 PM, facthunter said:

Having 'dead' cylinders seems like a silly idea  Uneven heat and you still have the bits all rotating and a great heavy engine. Nev

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Now, if only there was a way to use the "dead" pistons as an air pump to supercharge the other still running cylinders...

[facthunter]

Nah. Just use the whole thing as a boat anchor or artificial reef and be done with it. Nev

[spacesailor]

Can , Australia use aircraft & helicopters  for those reef's.

Oops , don't forget those ' annoying ' wind-turbine blades .

there must be good in all things .

spacesailor

[facthunter]

Reefs are to give protection for fish to breed.. Flying fish are on the Road to Mandalay so they won't fly into the ANNOYING turbine blades that often.  Nev

[old man emu]

  On 17/02/2024 at 3:12 AM, facthunter said:

Flying fish are on the Road to Mandalay

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Come you back to Mandalay,

Where the old Flotilla lay:

Can't you 'ear their paddles chunkin'

From Rangoon to Mandalay ?

 

  On 13/02/2024 at 12:01 AM, facthunter said:

Just use the whole thing as a boat anchor or artificial reef

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The Old Flotilla is replaced by the old Squadron.

 

 

[facthunter]

" On the road to Man da lay where the flying fishes Play"   Nev