The parking brake is always an issue on the 84-87 Fieros. Poor design.

So there has been some updates, about halfway down. I'm In the middle of doing a rebuild on the entire rear brake system on a (no rust) 1984, and it has been a terrible time. What originally should of been a 1-2hr job (pads/rotors) has already taken me multiple weeks. Basically it went from a simple job, to then having to rebuild the rear right caliper as it was seized, the line was cut clean through(but was not leaking?), and inboard pad was removed. Now I'm having to rebuild both calipers and replace the entire parking brake system. Why? I've discovered that the last person(s) to work on it had zero clue on how to fix or store the vehicle properly (clips installed backwards, dust boots missing), and the car was stored long term (at least 10 years, possibly 20) with the parking brake engaged. I'm also getting new tires as the ones on it were (Like-New) built in 2010! So everything in the rear is locked up even with the E brake springs removed. My only good thing is that the car wasn't expensive and parts are cheap, though it's already been a depressing adventure. Seeing as I will not want to revisit this any time soon I will be keeping everything properly adjusted and greased! Update: Unfortunately I cannot locate a gasket (that's on more than just Fieros and 6000's, it was on Camaros and Firebirds from 1982-88). That is (on the Fiero) for the parking brake actuator located inside the calipers piston. I discovered the car when purchased was running and driving on only the front brakes. So for the time being I will temporarily bypass the parking brake mechasim so I have all service brakes operating, and I can utilize the car. This will only be until I can find a source for new gaskets or another proper solution. To do this I'm going to be using Pontiac 6000 front brake calipers on the rear as Pontiac originally modified those to use with a parking brake (As that is currently the most cost effective solution than locating the gasket). Fortunately there are no inspections or hills around so this will buy me enough time. In addition I understand fully why there was a recall on the Fiero's brakes. It's because of this modified piston design. The design is basically a piston within a piston and the clearances are way too fine, the relief valve location also adds to this problem by allowing high pressure brake fluid to force it's way out of the system with the debris in tow. Any debris (under half a mm) in the system will eventually cause it to jam! If it's not utlized enough too much debris will collect and render the system kaput! What pontiac should of done is had a one way valve on the internal actuator not on the piston head. This would of allowed fluid forces to be kept internally, and they may of not even really needed this seal. Even if you do utilize the parking brake often the debris that collects will just cause excess wear if the fluid is not flushed often. I'm almost thinking annually/Bi-annually in the rear calipers (if I manage to track down new seals). I am also going to be looking into a non stock option to have a more modern parking brake setup (drum inside rotor) to replace this poor design as it's just designed to keep failing. I've also found that locating tires in the stock size that are not trailer tires is getting difficult so I may eventually try and upgrade to larger wheels TLDR: It's really, really bad....but solutions are being figured out.

3D printed cup holder? Where can I get one?

Bro wat size are ur tires I like the rally look on these cars I love the tires I don’t want a low profile fiestas I planned to travel long distances

Do you have details about your engine and transmission mounts , I’m contemplating doing this saap

this motor may have ben gone through but it was a poor build at best this dose not look factory looks like one needs to take it all the way down and get some shop work done and then reassembled

0:14 Dave Tenbears car...white with cat sticker

What’s the reasoning for removing the exhaust since it doesn’t run the length of the car like a normal one

The cup holder solution is: a cup the size of a Starbucks cup will fit in a gap in the dash above the right side of the steering wheel. Basically there is a gap in the top of the dash.

The spring on the passenger side isn’t in the perch properly. Not sure if you fixed that but it sits over the back of the lever.

I need your motivation, I've got 2 fieros, both not running. Ones been sitting for 15years, the other needs new hoses & a radiator. Hopefully get the latter done this year. Can't wait to c your Fiero running. That 5soeed should be awesome!😉👍

You still have this puppy??

My e brake works but I have to fiddle with the handle to get the light to go up but most of the time I have to hold it down to keep the light off or it will stay on the whole time I’m driving it. Please help 😩

I had fluctuating overheating and after diagnosing the various issues I found it was the heat core leaking from the passenger side but after putting a brand new one in the car worked for a day then over heated on my way home from work, I’m praying to god that it isn’t a head gasket or cracked head but I’m not 100% sure if it is I’ll call it a loss and never buy a piece of shit fiero ever again

Never use a hand break unless you actually need it ie parking in SF CA. Or using it to pull smoothly up a hill but auto owners only need it under complete break failure

Man, that cam lobe is muntered... 0_o

I think tilting the subframe down was the way to go IF a cam change is all that is needed. Many engines also have several oil leaks and if this is case I would hope the mechanic would pull the motor and address the things you can only address with the motor out.

We believe in you!

Hanging on to those plastic battery terminal covers is a pro move. Never thought about keeping them around until I worked on the Abarth and dropped a new battery in there. It just makes sense and is certainly worth the peace of mind not stressing over accidentally touching them or having something touch them. Little detail, but we saw it!

good job!

Did you think maybe u crushed to cooling tube

Oh my God! I had this very cassette tape. Where can I hear the entire cassette? Is there anyway you could upload the complete tape, both sides, to KZbin? I would absolutely kill to hear that again.

How many miles does this engine have?

The whole assembly hinges down all you need to remove are the bolts holding the suspension on top while the best place to prop it up is in front of the engine slightly forward from the firewall with a 2x4 the 87/88 don't though and you must not only drop the frame but also dangle the engine from a support on top

BTW, Drivetrain in LAS VEGAS does make a positraction for these getrag trannies, and does sell a rebuild kit for these trannies. You can find aluminum flywheels for these, which will allow you to rev MUCH faster. AND the LS4 engine does have the same bellpattern as the v6.

Happy late birthday Davey

Had a heater core go in my fiero years ago, it actually leaked in the passenger side floor mat. Ended up by-passing the core by rerouting the hoses that are in the frt compartment by the firewall in frt. Since im in Florida don't use that heater much anyway. But not leaking in pass compartment. I used a small pvc pipe to join the 2 hoses together. That core is usually a big job to replace. Have a great Thanksgiving!

Your fiero is lookin better. Was wondering what a rebuilt 6cyl goes for. I've got a gold fiero thats been sitting for like 11years. Been busy with wrk & other fiero. My 86 silver fiero was running up till last week, radiator went. I plan to replace all the hoses in the process. Hope to get to that other gold fiero before this decade is out. Check that clutch cyl in back that pushes the arm on the tranny. When it goes it doesn't engage the clutch all the way. I was fortunate that it wasn't as $$ as i thought. Tranny was fine. I put a vent in my hood above radiator & it lowered my temp like 10degrees. Livin in frkn Florida with the heat i need all the help i can get. Keep up the good wrk & Happy Thanksgiving" jeno- another fiero fanatic!

Dark interior is always good 🤘🏻

Mark Clay is a great guy ! Lost not forgotton.

I guess I’ve gotta stay away from Carlisle. I want the only Fiero left after the tornado! Lol

Finally catching up! Man, that rust could've caused all sorts of problems! Lucky find! How's the Fiero doing now? :)

Well my e break definitely doesn’t work as I don’t even hear the clicking when pulling the break up will need to work on that

Sorry to be negative, but your handbrake shouldn't lift that far if the system is properly adjusted. 3 to 4 clics max. Your caliper pistons may need rebuilding? The adjuster mechanism (inside) is prone to siezing up. Pain in the a** job on a Fiero! Good luck never the less 👍😉

Does the engine have to come out for this job?

Thanks for sharing this video with us and good luck. Look forward to seeing more great videos about your adventures.

Thanks for the upload, keep up the good work!!! All the best and good luck with growing your channel! Have you ever heard of PromoSM??? You could use it to promote your videos!!

Everyone's like "You have to drop the cradle to change the tranny!" UCS, hold my wrench...

I love finding these car stereo demo cassettes. I've got one from Volvo from the late 80s with some excellent muzak, plus the instructions on how to adjust the sound and whatnot.

The noise and vibration with the quad four are greatly exaggerated. I owned a Calais with the 160hp quad 4 1991 and even in such a low end car the noise and vibration just wasn't that bad. The extra power of the engine more than made up for any supposed minor increased noise and vibration. Never had a problem with the head gasket either. It very much felt like a turbo charged car because the low end wasn't that great, but once you got the revs up a bit, the power really kicked in.

Sound almost like an air-cooled VW bug engine

Glad you got her running bud🤘🏻

Your Fiero has come a long way! I’m glad you went with the original 2.8, it sounds great. 👍

I am so happy this got recommended in my recommended thing. lol

I am loving the camo-style wrap and the mudflaps! I've thought about doing similar mudflaps on my car, but I have the factory moulded ones and my generation of Hyundai Accent (MC, i.e. 2009) was never a rally car....the gen BEFORE mine was a WRC car though...

I've actually been learning to upholster as well. There is a bit of a learning curve but I think I'm doing ok for a beginner. Is your sewing machine designed for handling uphostery work? You need a machine with a stronger motor and thicker needles. I think I've been using a #18 needle for my leatherette job. Good luck on the projects. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store.

WIll be fun to watch the RV rebuild! Glad to see the Fiero is doing well! As for the Fiesta....NOOOooOoOooo! Don't do roof lights! The Fiesta was used as a WRC car, you need some rally-style lights! modbargains.com/front-light-plate-w-4x-mounts-for-2014-ford-fiesta-st-mk-7-5-ja8-by-rally-innovations/

Cool projects. Keep it up

Did I miss something cuz it never caught on fire in the video?

Always thought the quad 4 was a cool engine. Thinking about an Ecotec in one of my Fieros.