Let there be light…
Following Saturday’s work, Sunday was much the same. Removing the driver’s side suspension strut and wishbone didn’t turn out to be too problematic, apart from the strut was painfully slow in coming out of the hub housing. Everything buttoned back up just fine, but it is a little unnerving that this is my own work, so everything was checked over and over… I’ll probably get the garage to check everything over after a few miles when the wheels have a full alignment.
Once I was happy with all that, I fed the airlines and secured everything within the engine bay. I haven’t taken a picture, just because I ran out of time, but it’s all hidden so you’re not missing much. Then it was plumbed in… snag hit but more on that later. The wheel wells were scrubbed as were the alloys and spacers. The callipers were touched up where needed but tbh, it was two spots where I’d tried to remove the pins from the front on the passenger’s side. I’m really impressed with how they have held up over this past winter.
With everything cleaned and shinny, the wheels were put back, with one of the fronts exchanged with a rear in prep for the tyre changes (olds at front ready for new).
I think it could probably go lower maybe…
My pad retaining pins arrived yesterday. The pins were the perfect fitment but the clips were too big, but I just used my old retaining clips. For less than 30 quid for a complete set, I’ve made such a saving
They were fitted this evening and then the car was taken out for a slow drive, just to make sure nothing was going to fall off... Everything feels nice and sturdy. Once the new tyres are on and aligned after my holiday, a more spirited drive will happen and hopefully I’ll notice the money and effort that has been sunk into this most recent round of mods. This has been a really long time coming and the fact that it’s all my own work, I’m super impressed with myself
Not to leave on a sour note but my compressor is presently unable to pump beyond 25 PSI, so I’m not achieving lift. It might be that a larger current (80 amp fuse from the battery rather than 50 amp which is presently in situ) is needed. Once I’m back, I’ll use the manual Schrader valve to pump up the system to made sure it’s not restricted anywhere. Minor teething problems but should hopefull be a quick fix...
Next on the agenda… Full wheel refurbishment. Probably going to stick with high power silver…
James