[fredkolias]

I just had to replace my calipers and rotors due to the rust that rendered them inoperable. I was having a conversation with the local Toyota dealer parts guy and he said it was the new type of compounds they are using to salt the roads that are ruining cars.

I'm having a huge issue right now trying to get the top nut off my rear shocks. The nut is completely seized on the shaft and will not budge. I tried PB blaster, that did nothing. I took my hand grinder and cut some grooves in the shaft to get the vice grips to have something to hold onto while I tried turning the nut. Finally, the nut/shaft broke off. Geez. Now I'm having the same problem with the driver side shock. That damn thing is on there good, and there is no room to work.