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locky
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Not on anything too bad though.
O/S/R + N/S/R brakes binding and brake pipes are corroded 
Not being cluded up on brakes much, with the exception of changing pads & disks. Is there anything i can do to free up the calipers. could they just need cleaned?
Getting the brakes pipes done next week, as i don't have the tools to do that.
any advice welcome.
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scorpio_man
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #1 on: Jan 14th, 2006, 4:24pm » |
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hi locky
grease the slider pins and make sure you use the correct tool to screw in the piston.
if you need a hand, give me a pm and we'll try and sort something out.
hth
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mr._floppy
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #2 on: Jan 14th, 2006, 8:02pm » |
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Worst scenario is corroded caliper pistons and bores ( that's why the two yearly fluid change is imperative ) you could clean and reinstall them them but even with new bore seals they will eventually leak, replacement calipers are expensive especially the rear units .
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locky
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #3 on: Jan 14th, 2006, 9:42pm » |
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Ahh, that was what I was kinda thinking!!. I'm going to strip them down tomorrow and have a wee look.
I changed the fluid about six months ago, and i've had a look through the rather large folder of service receipts but can't find one for the brake fluid ever being changed (strange, there's one for everthing else inc an autobox)
oh well, if it need's them..... Kidney anyone?? 
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locky
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Re: MOT failed
« Reply #4 on: Jan 19th, 2006, 11:56pm » |
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All is well  !!
New brake pipes and 2 nice and shiney, brand new calipers fitted at the rear.
Just for reference the Finnis Codes for the Calipers are
5021817 & 5021818. 
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