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Old January 10th 18, 07:08 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
Xeno
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Default Drum brakes - do you disconnect the parking brake cable?

On 10/01/2018 6:38 AM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11:16:50 PM UTC-10, Xeno wrote:
>> You get the feeling this fellow has been here before, in many guises?
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>> Xeno

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> To have an aptitude for mechanical work, you really have to start out young by taking stuff apart. That's how you get a feel for the task. I don't think that it's a job suitable for people that have mostly book learning. They don't have a feel for the task...
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Yep, a mechanical aptitude is a necessity. I spent 50 years in the
trade. That said, I had the practical experience but I also had the book
learning. Having both helps.

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