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First Christmas presents #1147545
23/12/2010 09:03
23/12/2010 09:03

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I thought the brakes were making a funny noise on the way back from Norfolk...

They sounded like metal to metal when I finally pulled onto my drive which was odd as I'd looked at the pads/discs a couple of days earlier and knew they were all good. it was dark and snowing so I left it for the night.

I checked again the following morning an the NSF disc had developed a deep score about 2-3mm across and the same deep just about a cm above the hub shocked

ordered from EBAY, the new discs & pads arrived this am....this is a Mintex branded kit which are STD solid vented discs. Before anyone scoffs, 90% of my driving is on the motorway and I tend to cruise rather than race, so I reckon they'll be ok for my needs.....

...and If I'm wrong, it's only cost a £100 so no major loss.

Off to the garage to fit...I'll let you know how I get on smile

Whilst I on EBAY, I bought a new battery for the coupe....I'd already fitted a new battery last month which was a STD Bosch which I've transferred to the Porsche.....I managed to pick up a Bosch silver with 5 years warranty for £65.....last time I bought one from halfords it was over a £100 so an absolute bargain smile


Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1147546
23/12/2010 09:04
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Can you come and sort my brakes out please? wink

Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1147556
23/12/2010 09:51
23/12/2010 09:51

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There you are, smash smash

Done

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Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1147587
23/12/2010 10:45
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Thanks! laugh

Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1147598
23/12/2010 11:00
23/12/2010 11:00
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Hmm, mine were also making a similar noise after my last track day, but there's still life in the pads.

Can't see it for snow right now, something to add to the new year checklist rolleyes

Re: First Christmas presents [Re: Hovedan] #1147699
23/12/2010 14:46
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Originally Posted by Hovedan
Hmm, mine were also making a similar noise after my last track day, but there's still life in the pads.

Can't see it for snow right now, something to add to the new year checklist rolleyes
Originally Posted by Hovedan
Hmm, mine were also making a similar noise after my last track day, but there's still life in the pads.

Can't see it for snow right now, something to add to the new year checklist rolleyes


It's the grove cut into the disc that caught my attention...that definitely wasn't there when I last checked!

Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1147725
23/12/2010 15:52
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How about this as a present on sale in the fiat clearance section of their website.
Coupe present

Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1147740
23/12/2010 16:10
23/12/2010 16:10
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Originally Posted by stevo
How about this as a present on sale in the fiat clearance section of their website.
Coupe present


hmmmmmmmm Now where have I seen that before laugh


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Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1147759
23/12/2010 16:47
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Originally Posted by stevo
How about this as a present on sale in the fiat clearance section of their website.
Coupe present

blusherrmmm...I've already got one of those blush

Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1148018
24/12/2010 12:17
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Originally Posted by jonjeffryes
It's the grove cut into the disc that caught my attention...that definitely wasn't there when I last checked!


Trapped a stone, likely.


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Re: First Christmas presents [Re: barnacle] #1148134
24/12/2010 19:40
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Originally Posted by barnacle
Originally Posted by jonjeffryes
It's the grove cut into the disc that caught my attention...that definitely wasn't there when I last checked!


Trapped a stone, likely.


Stone was long gone ...looks like the po fitted new pads to used discs crazy

All back together now and the brakes are great...well they were for the first 10 miles and then the dreaded screeching brakes returned grr

Re: First Christmas presents [Re: ] #1148141
24/12/2010 20:19
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Try them in a seven-hour traffic jam...


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Re: First Christmas presents [Re: barnacle] #1148224
25/12/2010 10:06
25/12/2010 10:06

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I think I'll just turn the radio up


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