Jan: The picture you posted of the correct disk pad retainer spring position is MONEY !! I had the "squishy petal" syndrome after changing my pads, and it was the retainer spring problem. Amazing that just such a small difference in a little spring makes that much difference to the brakes.

vegasjetskier wrote:

Wildman wrote: . . My doctor charges $110 for an office visit that takes about 6 minutes.

If his hourly charge is $110/hr and he charges you the minimum for any visit, then you get the idea.

...Please call Mike at extension 206. Thank you. Mike said he thinks it is defective upper strut mounts, manufactured by APA. I understand there is an exchange policy, but surely you must see the price of the part pales in comparison to the labor costs going on with this. I'm not sure what to say h...

The installed kit included:

• 2 Complete (Left and Right) Front Strut Assemblies manufactured by Sachs/ Boge
  2 (Left and Right) Rear Shock Absorbers manufactured by Sachs/Boge
  2 (Left and Right) Front Strut Mount Assemblies
  2 (Left and Right) Front Spring Seats
  2 Sway Bar Links

A few months ago, I replaced the Struts and upper mounts on my 2001 S60. The new struts seem to make noise when I turn the steering wheel while rolling. The sound is a problem only on warm days. This has been expensive and exasperating, and I want to solve it for good; please read further: I ordered...

8th char of my VIN reading left to right is d. The light came on when I was driving on the freeway with two passengers - that was the end of at least half tank. Still hasn't come on one tank later.

I want to put some 16 inch wheels on my S60. I don't like any of the stock S60 wheels. Are there any other 16's that would work? I like those on the XC70, although when I use the calculator at miata.net the stock tires don't match up.

My check engine light came on for about 60 miles. I happened to be low on fuel (the first time). I put some 92 octane in and soon the light went out. Anybody have any insight into this. Could it have been complaining because previously I had put some 89 octane and some fuel cleaner in? Now I'm afrai...

Found a very good price on a four wheel strut and shocks kit from FCPGroton.com. It is OEM equipment (Sachs). It absorbs the shock of pavement cracks and carrot-sized bumps much better now. However, the ride on this car is very sports car like. I had my local shop put the struts on, but there was so...

I have to barely squeeze the lever and fill it up very slowly or the pump shuts off because the gas comes back up. First, the easiest: does it do it if you go to a different gas station? I had this trouble on a 1978 Chevy Monza after I slid into our school bus and put a big dent in it - must have c...