DeTomaso Mailing List: March 99, Message #95

Ernie wrote:

>My question is a simple one.  Are there supposed to be splash
shields for the rear rotors as there are for the front? 

>>>Nope...

>Also, How tight is the lower pivot
point on the rear uprights supposed to be? Should it just flop down 
to the ground once the ball joint is disconnected? I hope this is the case,
because when i took them apart they were very difficult to move if not 
impossible.  Amazing what rust does to a 25 year old car! 

>>>Yup, a common problem.  Once you've got everything back together, the hub
should pivot freely.  Amazing how many cars have frozen lower pivot shafts
which can cause all sorts of problems--stiff suspension, groans, squeaks, etc.
etc.

Mike