what have you done to your car today ?
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A load of jobs I’ve been meaning to do for a while. Replaced some vac lines etc. Fitted the new heat shield and filter.
I did however see I after I had 11 fault codes all pointing toward a short to Earth from n75 and o2 sensor. No EML. Cleared them and restarted the car and they haven’t come back all afternoon...... interesting
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I did however see I after I had 11 fault codes all pointing toward a short to Earth from n75 and o2 sensor. No EML. Cleared them and restarted the car and they haven’t come back all afternoon...... interesting
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Moved the car so I could put it outside the house and give it a wash (first time in much too long) and the brakes are really confusing.
Last night when I turned the engine over, they were totally firm. After idling, they were soft. Still plenty of braking power, but soft all the same.
Today, they didn't seem as firm as when I turned the engine over yesterday, but again, they still did the job perfectly.
It's the inconsistency that's confusing me. I'm not nearly as pissed off at them as I was, more like it's a puzzle for me to solve, but it's still... perplexing.
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Last night when I turned the engine over, they were totally firm. After idling, they were soft. Still plenty of braking power, but soft all the same.
Today, they didn't seem as firm as when I turned the engine over yesterday, but again, they still did the job perfectly.
It's the inconsistency that's confusing me. I'm not nearly as pissed off at them as I was, more like it's a puzzle for me to solve, but it's still... perplexing.
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Not done anything to the car but ordered a refurb kit and yellow spring for my dv as its been on there a few years so possibly due a freshen up.
Also a new cup holder as the spring has gone in mine. Have to lever it out with a mini screwdriver every time i want to use it.
Also a new cup holder as the spring has gone in mine. Have to lever it out with a mini screwdriver every time i want to use it.
Religiously!
It's stayed exactly the same. Checked all the brake lines and had a garage do it as well and there's nothing leaking, nothing bulging.
I mean, as long as they get through the MoT they're obviously safe, but it's just weird.
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The more I Google, the more my symptoms come back as wheel bearings.
Looking at my paperwork, the only wheel bearing I've ever had replaced is the nearside front - and it was a fleet car with 80k on the clock when I first got it.
When I moved the car today, I drove with my window open, and I heard a sound that I thought was either a caliper dragging or a wheel bearing.
Does any of what I'm saying sound possible?
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Only if there is play in a wheel bearing. The wheel will tip in slightly at the top under the weight of the car. Although,if there is play, you wont be able to see it. Will have to jack up each corner and check for play.
If theres play, itll be tilting the disc slightly aswell, ever so slightly pushing the pads back away from the disc.
Could be the problem. Worth a check.
If theres play, itll be tilting the disc slightly aswell, ever so slightly pushing the pads back away from the disc.
Could be the problem. Worth a check.
I'll have a look tomorrow - I was going to give it a clean and swap the broken clips on the rear beam for P-Clips, so it would give me a chance. I'm going to have to get a kneeling pad given the amount of time I spend fettling brakes and wheels. Makes me feel old.
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Dude if it passes the mot and they work let it go
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Dude if it passes the mot and they work let it goI feel for you
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I've learnt a lot about my car doing this, but I've also learnt a lot more about myself - I'm a stubborn, stubborn arsehole who does not, cannot and will not admit defeat. I'm not sure I'll be able to stop - poor choice of words when it comes to brakes - until they're perfect. I can't deny I can get a little obsessive.
In other news, my homemade press did this today... It makes life much easier once you know it can be done... Now at least I'll be occupied with my bushes rather than obsessed with my brakes.
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Looks awful. I hate it. I think you should just send it to me and I'll bin it for you.
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I've learnt a lot about my car doing this, but I've also learnt a lot more about myself - I'm a stubborn, stubborn arsehole who does not, cannot and will not admit defeat. I'm not sure I'll be able to stop - poor choice of words when it comes to brakes - until they're perfect. I can't deny I can get a little obsessive.
In other news, my homemade press did this today... It makes life much easier once you know it can be done... Now at least I'll be occupied with my bushes rather than obsessed with my brakes.
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You should ask [mention]Manic172 [/mention] about the brakes he bought. Maybe you need some of them bad boys?
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Manic172
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Ap 6 pot calipers. 2 piece 368mm discs. With XXR 18 x 9.75 wheels with BTCC tyres. They should stop it
Reminds me of this Simpsons quote...
"I need the biggest LEON MK1 BRAKE SETUP you have"
"No, that's too big."
Makes sense - lighter setup, less rotating weight, easier to stop.
I've got some of these in the toolbox from my cyclocross bike - I'll stick them on today and let you know how I get on.
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