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(Message started by: locky on Jan 14^th, 2006, 4:18pm)

Title: MOT failed
Post by locky on Jan 14^th, 2006, 4:18pm

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.

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by scorpio_man on Jan 14^th, 2006, 4:24pm

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

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by mr._floppy on Jan 14^th, 2006, 8:02pm

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 .

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by locky on Jan 14^th, 2006, 9:42pm

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?? :D

Title: Re: MOT failed
Post by locky on Jan 19^th, 2006, 11:56pm

All is well ;D!!

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. ;)