For tools I always buy Craftsman. If you buy a wrench, you will have one
for life.

"Abeness" <news@nada.x> wrote in message
news:41113663$0$2829$61fed72c@news.rcn.com...
: Wow--I'm glad I came across you guys in a Google search. I've learned a
: lot already in perusing.
:
: This is my first Honda (5-spd), I've had it a week, and I'm just getting
: to know it. Bit of a shock going from the (decaying) tank I had
: previously for 8 years, an 85 Pontiac wagon with a V-8 5.0-liter engine
: and steel bumpers, but it was high time to move on and so far I'm very
: impressed. Got my shop manual from Helm yesterday, but still have a
: question (well, just one for now...).
:
: The parking brake is loose--barely holds from rolling backwards on a
: medium hill at the last notch. The rear pads are nice and thick so I
: figured correcting this would be just a matter of adjusting the cable,
: but one guy told me there were shoes inside the rotor just for the
: parking brake(!). Since I can't find any mention of such pads in either
: parts lists or the shop manual and that suggestion just doesn't make
: much sense to me, I'm guessing the guy just doesn't know the brakes on
: this car. Figured I'd ask here to be sure.
:
: If adjusting the cable doesn't do the trick, is the next step to replace
: it--assuming that it's stretched out? Tips would be appreciated.
:
: Also, does anyone have a favorite source for quality tools that aren't
: too costly, either online (U.S.A. merchants) or in New York City? I need
: a metric combination wrench set, preferably with case, and a Torx/star
: wrench--and with respect to the Torx I'm tired of the cheap, soft metal
: one I've got now! Ick! (was the only one I could find at the time I
: needed it)
:
: Thanks,
:
: Abe