Arizona Rock Crawler

[pc1p]

I learned something today. Thanks @pc1p !

I’m full of useless knowledge - here to help!

 

[RINC]

I’m full of useless knowledge - here to help!

You related to this guy ?

 

[taylormade73]

That's close but is only 1/2 of the equation I believe...

If I remember correctly from the Weather & Climatology class many moons ago at ASU (which was a surprisingly enjoyable prerequisite for a 500-level Groundwater and Stormwater Management & Remediation class), the "chance of rain %" is equal to both the reporting area but also the POP (Probability of Precipitation).

It's something like Rain% = POP% x Reporting Area% affected. So something like a 50% POP x a 20% Coverage Area% = 10% chance of rain. If I'm remembering it correct, I believe this model applies to frontal rain or is somehow modified for thunderstorm %s (I'd have to dig out my old notes or check a reference page to be certain).

 

[taylormade73]

Just kidding @pc1p . I gave my coworkers some "useless knowledge" the other day and they hit me with that. Had to share.

 

[pc1p]

Just kidding @pc1p . I gave my coworkers some "useless knowledge" the other day and they hit me with that. Had to share.

I both love that movie and use that quite a bit (at least on social media)...

 

[starkey480]

For some reason I can’t get the air out of my rear passenger caliper. Every other caliper bleeds with zero air. I’m doing a manual bleed. Open bleeder, pedal down, close bleeder. I am doing this with the key on. The brake light comes on after each bleed and we are giving the pedal another stomp to make that light go away before the next bleed. Any other ideas?

 

[Alex01]

For some reason I can’t get the air out of my rear passenger caliper. Every other caliper bleeds with zero air. I’m doing a manual bleed. Open bleeder, pedal down, close bleeder. I am doing this with the key on. The brake light comes on after each bleed and we are giving the pedal another stomp to make that light go away before the next bleed. Any other ideas?

I've always done 3 pumps on the brake, hold it down, opened the valve, close the valve, repeat.

 

[D M]

Arent you are only supposed to push the pedal down once? Doesn't pumping the pedal when the valve is closed just aerate the fluid which can be a problem? @mrblaine would know

 

[mrblaine]

For some reason I can’t get the air out of my rear passenger caliper. Every other caliper bleeds with zero air. I’m doing a manual bleed. Open bleeder, pedal down, close bleeder. I am doing this with the key on. The brake light comes on after each bleed and we are giving the pedal another stomp to make that light go away before the next bleed. Any other ideas?

That's why we use the lock out tool in the combo block.

 

[mrblaine]

I've always done 3 pumps on the brake, hold it down, opened the valve, close the valve, repeat.

You should stop doing that.

 

[mrblaine]

For some reason I can’t get the air out of my rear passenger caliper. Every other caliper bleeds with zero air. I’m doing a manual bleed. Open bleeder, pedal down, close bleeder. I am doing this with the key on. The brake light comes on after each bleed and we are giving the pedal another stomp to make that light go away before the next bleed. Any other ideas?

What happens when you open that problem caliper and let it gravity bleed? The lock out tool is a convenience, not a necessity. Bleeding with the key on tells you what is going and how to fix it.

 

[starkey480]

What happens when you open that problem caliper and let it gravity bleed? The lock out tool is a convenience, not a necessity. Bleeding with the key on tells you what is going and how to fix it.

I will try a gravity bleed. Ordered the tool for next time but would definitely like to get up and running today

 

[mrblaine]

I will try a gravity bleed. Ordered the tool for next time but would definitely like to get up and running today

If you are getting fluid but no air that means there is no air.

 

[starkey480]

I just went and checked the shuttle valve by taking the sensor off and it was definitely off center. I stomped the pedal until it centered again. I’ll try another bleed now.

 

[starkey480]

I seem to have gotten all the air out of that back corner. The pedal still felt slightly more squishy than before but I think it’s because the pads weren’t broken in yet. Now after completing the break in the pedal feels much much more responsive and I can now lock my wheels up again . I will bleed them one more time with all around with the lock out tool when it gets here just in case.
The new ball joints also resulted in noticeably tighter steering. Feels so good to drive the Jeep again.

 

[starkey480]

The bbk is interesting. It doesn’t react like I thought it would. I was almost expecting something like some newer sedans I’ve driven where the brakes feel way too touchy. They still feel smooth and gentle when you first press down but not much effort is needed to make it stop quickly either. It’s kind of deceiving because I was expecting the extra stopping power to almost feel violent if I were to slam on the brakes but it stops much more calmly than before. Excited to keep breaking them in and test them off road on some ledges

 

[bobthetj03]

The bbk is interesting. It doesn’t react like I thought it would. I was almost expecting something like some newer sedans I’ve driven where the brakes feel way too touchy. They still feel smooth and gentle when you first press down but not much effort is needed to make it stop quickly either. It’s kind of deceiving because I was expecting the extra stopping power to almost feel violent if I were to slam on the brakes but it stops much more calmly than before. Excited to keep breaking them in and test them off road on some ledges

Wait till you get off road on some steep ledges, or while waiting for the guy in front of you while on a incline.

 

[PurpleTJAZ]

The bbk is interesting. It doesn’t react like I thought it would. I was almost expecting something like some newer sedans I’ve driven where the brakes feel way too touchy. They still feel smooth and gentle when you first press down but not much effort is needed to make it stop quickly either. It’s kind of deceiving because I was expecting the extra stopping power to almost feel violent if I were to slam on the brakes but it stops much more calmly than before. Excited to keep breaking them in and test them off road on some ledges

I had the same expectation. Thinking it would be very touchy. My first drive with them was almost disappointing. Once the break in is done they are amazing. Very easy to modulate.

 

[rasband]

The bbk is interesting. It doesn’t react like I thought it would. I was almost expecting something like some newer sedans I’ve driven where the brakes feel way too touchy. They still feel smooth and gentle when you first press down but not much effort is needed to make it stop quickly either. It’s kind of deceiving because I was expecting the extra stopping power to almost feel violent if I were to slam on the brakes but it stops much more calmly than before. Excited to keep breaking them in and test them off road on some ledges

They're very controlled, it's a surprising upgrade!

 

[mrblaine]

I had the same expectation. Thinking it would be very touchy. My first drive with them was almost disappointing. Once the break in is done they are amazing. Very easy to modulate.

I can fix that, just toss on a hydroboost with a 1 1/8" master and you'll get all the touchy you ever wanted. From first pedal movement to full lock up is about 1.25" of pedal travel.