My rear brake rotor disintegrated as I was driving home from work yesterday. The whole thing locked up and then the mounting bracket sheared off of the axle. I managed to limp my truck home, but it was quite nerve wracking. I got a new rotor, new calipers, and new brake pads, but I need the bracket itself that attaches to the axle. Because my truck is a '99, finding that part has been quite challenging.
It really sucks because I was supposed to be hanging out at the Dublin Irish Festival tomorrow and spending some quality time with my girlfriend, but looks like I'll be trying to chase down a part instead. Hopefully I have the part identified, now it's just a matter of getting it in a timely manner.
I hope I can get this thing on the road Sunday.
In good news, I'm moving out of my apartment soon and I found a new place to live that's about 10 minutes from work. Rent is reasonable, plus it's a house with a decent backyard, garage, basement, and a front porch. I'm looking forward to it. Utilities should be a little cheaper as well. I should be moving in at the end of the month.
All in all, it was a very mixed day. Sometimes, you'll have that.