No problem.

There is a type of aftermarket gasket, the Lube Locker, which is great if you're changing fluid often. But I wouldn't shell out for one if I had a stock stamped cover.

 

As a matter of personal preference, I disagree. If I have to open a diff even once, I install a Lube Locker. There's nothing wrong with the RTV method, but I personally hate doing it

 

Yeah, that's you. My C8.25 cover is so beaten up that it wouldn't hold a Lube Locker lol

 

Not trying to start a debate, but I'm getting ready to replace my brakes tomorrow. Both front and rear with new rotors and drums as well. I figure napa premium all around will handle my needs. And I figure semi-metallic considering I hear/read ceramic isn't that great in wet weather (I see it all in Michigan). Is this true or should I be considering ceramic?

Also, in my research I found out about bedding (or breaking) in new brakes, but I've been finding different bedding-in process in my searching. Will my new stuff come with the bedding-in info? Or is there a "standard" for bedding-in new pads, rotors, shoes, and drums?

As always, sorry for being long winded.

 

First off, this:

Brakes:

I've seen drum and disc brakes, drums and discs break, but never drum or disc breaks.

Bedding in is huge. google it.

 

Oops my bad. Fixed! I've been back and forth typing "brake" and "break" both ways for the last hour while researching. "Break" in, "Brake" pads. Honest mistake.

I have googled it, but have found a couple different processes. Just trying to figure out which is right.

 

Google "bedding in brake pads".

 

Exactly what I searched. Received pretty straight forward directions right there. But I read the tire rack link... http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=85 and sounds like bedding in is different for each manufacturer.

 

Don't overthink it.

 

Yeah, I tend to do that. So few moderate brakes, few higher speed heavier brakes, drive until they cool down?

 

Ceramic isn't great in wet weather? Hmmm.... rains an awful lot here in Florida and my ceramics have performed great in every vehicle I've ever put them on. I will say that they do better with a slotted and/or dimpled rotor. They will definitely warp some thin rotors, for sure.

 

Yup. Bed them in and don't look back.

 

Used all Napa parts myself. Went with the regular rotors, NB Line, and regular drums, ND Line. Used the OE SS Line organic pads but used the UP Line brake shoes. Would not recommend buying the cheaper TS Line shoes. They do what they need to do. Couple things. For the rears drums they are going to ask you 9" or 10". Most likely 9". Smooth drum. 9". Finned drum. 10". Brake line goes into the wheel cylinder straight. 9". Goes in at an angle. 10". Do yourself a favor and at least consider buying the hardware kit and self adjuster kits for the drums

 

Trying to confirm what I think I know. In '97 and '98 XJ's the soundbar is separate. Not part of the headliner. '99 to '01 are identical. Is that correct?

 

I have a 98 & a 99 right now. The headliner are the same. I did see in some 97 that they are the same also. It depend on the month in the manufacturing year.