For me it was no Brakee day, that was fun
Last week 2/05 I had to go to Fernley, Nv. to meet a friend for Lunch.
Everything here in Nevada is a long ways for some where else. In between is a lot of nothing.
We are 67 miles south of Reno, and 25 miles south of Carson City.
Had to go to Carson on 395, then to Hwy 50 east through Mound House, Silver Springs and Stage Coach. Then onto 95 north to Fernley, which is 76 miles from home.
After lunch, get on I-80 west to Sparks, Nv. which is next to Reno. Stopped at Scheels to see if they had Ammo for my Bazooka, Rocket Launcher, etc... but were out of stock.....
Up to this point the Brakes were working great.
leave Scheels, weave through the idiots in the parking lot to the red light. Hit the Brakes and nothing...no vacuum. Luckly I was I was poking along in 3rd gear, and had just enough to bring her to a stop.
Light changes and make the right turn, then the ramp onto I-80 west to Reno. There is no traffic, usually 18 wheelers, people cutting you off, shootin at ea other etc.... It`s a friendly bunch.
About 2 miles down to the split to 380/N 580/S, We head south to Carson, this split is usually also backed up but was a straight shot down under the Free Way up the other side to 580, and no traffic there either...strange...very light. get down to the south side of Reno,, maybe 5 miles to Exit 29 (that is where In-N-Out Burger is if in the area) to Virginia St. south, light is green, and no traffic their either. 1/4 mile down we stop at Winco Foods. open Hood, no vac belt, and pump is hanging on by one bolt that was about to drop out. OH Great!. Tighten bolt, and do our shopping.
Stayed on Virginia St. which is the old 4 lane hwy south through Washoe valley. This way avoided the 580 bypass. probably 5 miles and maybe 2 cars.
Finally had to get back on 580 past Washoe Lake to Carson City. Get to the south end of carson, and turn south on 395 for home. The traffic the last 25 miles was light. Not normal.
We really think the lord was watching over us, getting us home.
Called NAPA for a gates green Stripe, gave them the belt #. $45, but will have it next week.
Call O`really`s, think I woke the guy up. Didn`t have it, but master Craft is just as good...Thanks.
Go on line to their webb site and order it, be here next day. $31.
Pick it up, and brought the one bolt I had, and picked up a package of 6 new ones.
When i changed the Vac Pump last Summer, i used Anti-Seiz on the Bolts.
You better believe I used Blue lock-Tite this time.
I went on Rock Auto, ordered a full set of green Stripes for my 85 f250, and one Alt, and one power Steering for the 86 so it will have a new set.
Think the vac belt was about $13...lots of mark up on things.
Lat time I put belts on the 86 was 8 yrs ago when we bought it, and they were Green Stripes.
Was thinking about changing them, this just speeded up things.
You would think, that when loosing vacuum, you would at least have manual Brakes. just have to push a bit harder.
I was at the ready to use the parking Brakes if I had to.
Goat