How to Fix a Stuck Emergency Brake

Nothing can be more distressing than having something wrong with your vehicles brakes. Having a stuck emergency brake obviously isnt as dangerous as having your brakes go out on you while driving, but its a serious problem that must be dealt with accordingly. Its not exceptionally difficult to fix a stuck emergency brake, but its of great importance to get your vehicle in working order again.

Instructions

1

Put your vehicle in park, and engage the emergency brake if possible.

2

Place a small block in front of or behind the rear wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling forward or backwards.

3

Release the parking brake (if engaged) and then remove the switch panel from your center console. This may require you to remove a few screws and/or clips holding your trim panels in place.

4

Locate the brake adjuster directly below the center console. It is a small bolt head that you will adjust clockwise until the brake shoes are almost expanded against the drum.

5

Leave just enough space between the brake shoes and the drum to allow the drum free range to rotate.

6

Rotate the adjustment wheel below the parking brake until the brake is completely operational.

7

Test the parking brake to settle the brake shoes and make sure that it is operating on the third notch of the ratchet (emergency brake lever). You should hear three clicks, indicating the third notch.

8

Replace all of the necessary panels back in their rightful location and remove the blocks behind your rear wheels.

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GPS FIX for Google Nexus Jelly Bean

Since my first android which was a fascinate i I have obsessed with The gps . Finally I managed to get the correct setting but it was time for an upgrade ..Out of the box I was very disappointed with the how long it took to get a GPS lock on my GN ..So after doing my homework and and trying out a few different apps and settings I Finally have it down to a science where I get almost and instant lock !. There is a handy little free app called "GPScompassMap" that you can get at the market . It is an accurate app that tells you how many satellites you are locked into . Before you change your Gps settings do a test and see how many satellites you are locked into .. If your not getting between 8/8 and 11/11 then this is for you !Of course make a backup .
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The only settings that will be effected are your GPS settings .


Please click "Like" just so I can see how many people these settings are working for.
I am not sure what that "Vote" button is for but it wont hurt to click on the "Vote" button too 
By the way you will never have to purchase another GPS app again . I am not asking for donations ..Just click like or make a comment .. 


For some reason for the most part "angy GPS" is not opening up for a lot of people .This app is not a necessity just a tool . you do not need any apps for this configuration to work . By the way people are reporting that this is working for everyone not just CDMA .. Once again make a backup and enjoy your tweaked out GPS settings ! 
Thanks ,
Mitch

Here is the flashable zip file ! UPDATED ! AND YES IT WORKS ON JELLY BEAN 4.1 !

Mitch optimal gpsconfig

Angrygps

SOURCE : http://rootzwiki.com/topic/21453-optimal-gps-settings-for-galaxy-nexus/

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How to Fix Brake Pads in a Kia Sportage

Brake pads are a component of disc braking systems. These alloy-made pieces are compressed against a rotor to cause the vehicles wheels to stop spinning. Due to the mechanical pressure and heat, brake pads always wear out eventually, and fixing them in the interim is occasionally necessary to retain proper braking function. While full replacement is generally recommended, you can also repair certain braking problems on your Kia Sportage if you have a bit of mechanical knowledge.

Instructions

1

Place the wheel blocks opposite of the end that the vehicle needs to be lifted. Loosen the wheel lugs on the wheel that needs to be removed to access the brake pads using the 1/2-inch ratchet wrench and lug socket. Raise the vehicle using the hydraulic lift and place the jack stands at structure points for extra security.

2

Remove the lugs from the wheel and slide the wheel underneath the vehicle. Remove the metal caliper clip using a slotted screwdriver and pull the caliper off the rotor assembly. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the caliper if it is stuck in place. Remove the brake pads using a slotted screwdriver, prying them away from the piston seats.

3

Apply dime-sized amounts of brake pad glue to the back of both brake pads for brakes that rattle while the brake pedal is not applied. The glue will prevent the pads from rattling away from the piston seats. Firmly seat the pads back into the piston seats and allow them to sit for approximately five minutes before reassembling the caliper.

4

Run your hand over the brake pad surface for pads that are noisy or squeak while the brake pedal is applied. Feel for any rough or high spots on the pad. Use a piece of 200-grit sandpaper to scrub the pad. Continue to rub the pad until the high spot is gone. Place the pads into the caliper piston seats and reassemble.

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How to Fix a Windscreen Chip

A chipped windscreen, or windshield, can be more than an annoyance. If not promptly repaired, the chip can widen into a crack that threatens the structural integrity of your windshield. If the damage impairs your view of the road, it can even be illegal to drive that car until the windshield is fixed. Some chips can be repaired at home, but others are best addressed by a professional.

Instructions

1

Check to see if windshield repair is covered by your auto insurance policy. Its cheaper to have a damaged windshield repaired than to replace it entirely, so insurers are therefore more likely to cover repairs.

2

Buy a do-it-yourself injection kit from an auto supply shop. An injection kit has a tube of clear resin and a syringe; you clean all glass fragments from the chip, inject the resin into the chip with the syringe, and let the sun dry and harden the resin, which is formulated to be undetectable when dry. This kind of repair works best on small chips, not cracks.

3

Buy a bridge-style repair kit if you have many chips to repair, or anticipate future repairs. These kits differ from the syringe kits in that syringe kits are single-use, and the sturdier bridge kits can be refilled and reused. These are the kits preferred by professionals, though they can be somewhat more expensive than single-use kits.

4

Admit the truth if your windshield is too far gone for home repair. If the chip has widened into a large crack, has branched out into "spider legs" or is otherwise growing, take it to the shop.

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