Das Maus - Phase 1 complete
Other than making zoom-zoom noises I'm a pretty useless motor When we last left off, I was young, full of unwarranted optimism, eager to begin my journey into the mysteries of British motoring. My hands were clean, without cuts looking for errant sprays of carb cleaner. My fingernails were suitable for polite company. So lets visit where we are and how we got here. My original plan was to do a quick brake refresh. New pads, probably rotors and flush the system. Stainless steel brake lines to replace the 15+ year old rubber ones. Do just enough to get the car safe to drive and the restoration could proceed at a moderate and lazy pace over the next months or years. You know what they say about plans, right? The military types say "Plans never survive first contact with the enemy." I prefer "When mortals make plans, the Gods laugh". Top of the brake line coming from the caliper Hear that snickering? That's the Gods laughing. First order of business was repla