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Coup failed MOT test!! #383284
26/06/2007 16:48
26/06/2007 16:48

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Yes the dredded test and it bloddy failed. Having not saved much money and very scint already. Pritty much f@@ked having to sell stuff to fix.

Warped front disks - needs replacing
front pads - because of warping
faulty front caliper?? car pulling to 1 side.

Don't understand that it needs all this work as i only noticed small ammonts of warping.

D/S blocked window cleaner jet - works when it wants

How much you think this is going to cost me?

Last edited by Craig_SWales; 26/06/2007 16:49.
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180 quid incl. labour - depends what discs/pads you want. caliper prob just needs stripping down, cleaning and reassembling.

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All depends who does the work TBH

The calliper may not be faulty but the guides may have corrosion built up under them and caused them to jam. Ideally get the callipers re-furbed or when fitting new pads ensure that they move freely, if not you may need to file the edges down until they are a slightly loose fit. Then copperslip the guides and back of the pads.

New disks are about £50 from Steve at AA, get the Brembo ones. Pads are between 20 –30 per pair.

Power Fiat do the whole job for around £190 providing the calliper is not faulty.

A relatively easy DIY job and there is a good guide in the How to section, but if you are unsure then get a specialist in, brakes are not something you want to get wrong.

As for the window jet I would remove the tubing and clean it through and clean the nozzles with a fine pin or piece of wire.

John

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thanks for advice! must say spot on!

Thanks

i have my m8 now working on this as he knows what he is doing. just need to rob some old granny for 100 quid....lol

Think i will give my mum a ring..lol


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