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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are you male or female, OP?

Also, are you aware of the problems with low quality car parts from China?

I do my own brakes. I know how to do more, but the tools and time required make it challenging. Being a woman,[b] I lack the upper body strength to loosen[/b] and lift some things. It’s frustrating. [/quote]

I'm going to agree with this. DH is extremely strong (he's an athlete) and even [b]he has trouble with loosening parts[/b]. He just installed some thermostat in my engine and he had the hardest time with it. We were quoted 2k for this thermostat and he got it done for $200. It was hard work though. I was hoping he wouldn't get it fixed and I'd buy a new car for myself. hah[/quote]
Extension bars for your wrenches and/or breaker bars make this a snap! It doesn't work everywhere but they help a lot.[/quote]

They do, but don’t fit in tight spaces. It seems like 85% of parts that need to be replaced are in tight spaces. [/quote]

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