Possible new used Aero
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look for electric lifter on truck wreked yard, they are of different size from big for semis and small for pick up trucks
My frien installed one on his Dakota.
BTW, nearly all made in Ukraine and Russia pick up trucks are with stock canopy, made brutal. Owners of imported trucks purchase canopi and install them theirself. so this kind of things you haul in van they haul in trucks. For more flexibility my father prefered to get tint on ranger bed. but there are pick up trucks with pen bed are rare. else you will haul a lot of snow,,,,
My frien installed one on his Dakota.
BTW, nearly all made in Ukraine and Russia pick up trucks are with stock canopy, made brutal. Owners of imported trucks purchase canopi and install them theirself. so this kind of things you haul in van they haul in trucks. For more flexibility my father prefered to get tint on ranger bed. but there are pick up trucks with pen bed are rare. else you will haul a lot of snow,,,,
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Back to the rusty Red Aero that you are replacing. Did you ever have to replace any of the brake lines? I have a pretty good 94 and I do hit all the brake lines with WD40 any time I go under there. So far no issues, but wonder it it makes sense to just go ahead and replace the lines on general principals rather than losing partial control at a bad time?
I just replaced all the brakes including new front rotors, replaced the clockspring with a homemade ribbon cable, front shocks, and a rusty oil pan. I got this van from Florida almost eight years ago, but here in West Michigan the salt is an issue. I do touch up with rustoleum every year underneath and so far it looks very good.
This is my second Aero, the first one was an 89 shorty, a real rusty one, and the wife is real happy with this 94 extended since it looks so good yet.
I just replaced all the brakes including new front rotors, replaced the clockspring with a homemade ribbon cable, front shocks, and a rusty oil pan. I got this van from Florida almost eight years ago, but here in West Michigan the salt is an issue. I do touch up with rustoleum every year underneath and so far it looks very good.
This is my second Aero, the first one was an 89 shorty, a real rusty one, and the wife is real happy with this 94 extended since it looks so good yet.
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I saw very rusty aero in Moscow, so rusty that owner told me, never use e-brake, it may stuck up with salt that you cant drive. There are different kinds of salt, but Moscow salt is the poison!
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94 Aero 3L 2WD a bit over 140,000 miles
When I replaced the rear brake shoes, I removed the emergency brake parts so that they wouldn't cause any problems. I had never used the emergency brake in eight years and probably never would. I had an old car years ago that I pulled the e-brake lever, and that was NOT GOOD! It stuck the brake on and required disassembly to disengage.
Back to my original question, I wondered how the hydraulic brake lines hold up on the real rusty Aeros? I sold an 89 model about eight years ago, and the new owner told me he had to replace some of the brake lines a few weeks later. I don't know if they actually leaked or if he just wanted to prevent future problems. My 94 is in pretty good shape, but would consider replacing the lines if this has been a common problem.
Back to my original question, I wondered how the hydraulic brake lines hold up on the real rusty Aeros? I sold an 89 model about eight years ago, and the new owner told me he had to replace some of the brake lines a few weeks later. I don't know if they actually leaked or if he just wanted to prevent future problems. My 94 is in pretty good shape, but would consider replacing the lines if this has been a common problem.
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I didn't have any problems with the brake lines rusting out on my old van. Got lucky, I guess.
Some of the replacement brake line you can get these days has a coating on it, supposed to not rot out as fast as the uncoated. My dad uses the coated stuff when he replaces brake lines at his shop.
I haven't touched the E-brake. I suppose it will work once for an emergency, then need help to get it unstuck.
Some of the replacement brake line you can get these days has a coating on it, supposed to not rot out as fast as the uncoated. My dad uses the coated stuff when he replaces brake lines at his shop.
I haven't touched the E-brake. I suppose it will work once for an emergency, then need help to get it unstuck.
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Most brake lines have some kind of galvanized coatings on them. But that can wear out if the surrounding conditions are corrosive enough. If you live in the areas where they have to use road salt in the winter, it's advisable to hose off the bottoms of your cars every spring to get rid of accumulated salt. That will make all metal parts last a little longer.
If you can get at the base of the e-brake lever, try to dribble some oil down the cable and work it in by actuating the cable a few times. Similarly, you can try this on the other end under the car. You might even glob some grease around the cable where it goes into the sheath. Obviously, do this BEFORE the cable starts to rust up.
If you can get at the base of the e-brake lever, try to dribble some oil down the cable and work it in by actuating the cable a few times. Similarly, you can try this on the other end under the car. You might even glob some grease around the cable where it goes into the sheath. Obviously, do this BEFORE the cable starts to rust up.
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