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18-02-2008, 23:03
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| Somewhere to get my brakes done?
Anyone know anywhere where i can get my brakes done and not be charged £180??? i live in skelmersdale so somewhere fairly local would be good!
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19-02-2008, 12:19
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Originally Posted by astra-cad-astra  Anyone know anywhere where i can get my brakes done and not be charged £180??? i live in skelmersdale so somewhere fairly local would be good! | is that for discs and pads fitted ?
it cost me £170 just for front pads 
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19-02-2008, 14:34
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| just for new pads?????? bloody hell are they gold plated? lol
yeah thats pads and discs fitted....not payin that though! | |
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19-02-2008, 15:22
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19-02-2008, 16:01
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Originally Posted by astra-cad-astra just for new pads?????? |  just for pads / fitted 
There must be someone who you can ask on here near you ? | |
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19-02-2008, 16:34
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| It's dead easy.
A brief synopsis:-
Loosen wheels
Jack up one side
Take wheel off and place under car, and/or place on axel stands.
Remove pins remove clips or remove pad retaining bit
Remove pads
Undo two caliper bolts
Remove caliper, hang up
Remove retaining screw on disk
Remove disk
Install new disk
Re-install retaining screws
Re-install new pads
Re-install pad retaining stuff
Re-install wheel, etc.
Thats the basics of any pad/disc change. A haynes would help you be more specific, and the parts can be got on your mig trade club. | |
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19-02-2008, 16:42
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| BUT this is squirrel we are on about | |
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19-02-2008, 17:41
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| Indeed, although i reckon he could train it! | |
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19-02-2008, 20:01
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Originally Posted by TomH BUT this is squirrel we are on about | oi u cheeky **** lol....i used to do all my own work when i had my cav sri but for some reason i lost all confidence doing stuff now......i think the fact i have a substantial amount of bad luck has put me off doing anything myself
i've got a haynes manual.....might give it a read tomorrow and see if i'm capable of doing it myself lol | |
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19-02-2008, 20:55
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Originally Posted by astra-cad-astra oi u cheeky **** lol....i used to do all my own work when i had my cav sri but for some reason i lost all confidence doing stuff now... lol | yeah weve seen your work remember - PV few years back  | |
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19-02-2008, 20:59
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21-02-2008, 22:37
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| reckon i should give it a bash then? whats the worst that could happen? and does the cyliner need pushing back? | |
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21-02-2008, 22:38
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Originally Posted by astra-cad-astra whats the worst that could happen? |
You'll need a tree to stop ya
Im just kiddin  youll be fine. | |
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21-02-2008, 22:40
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| bollox lol.....it cant be that hard....might give it a bash on saturday while im fixing my bumper back on and wiring a ground switch in for my headunit lol | |
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22-02-2008, 20:57
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25-03-2008, 21:03
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Originally Posted by astra-cad-astra reckon i should give it a bash then? whats the worst that could happen? and does the cyliner need pushing back? | And then after you've finished masturbating, you can make a start on your brakes.
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25-03-2008, 21:07
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Originally Posted by astra-cad-astra reckon i should give it a bash then? whats the worst that could happen? and does the cyliner need pushing back? | Yes it does, get yourself a nice big G clamp.
Take it steady and remove the brake fluid cap first as well.
Paul
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25-03-2008, 21:13
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| ... and always give the brake pedal a push several times before driving the car on the road, as I realised when coming to a corner today. | |
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25-03-2008, 22:01
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| lol.....me and a mate are doing all 4 tomorrow, so will keep all the advice in mind, cheers | |
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25-03-2008, 23:31
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| I've done it a fair few times and it took me 15 minutes. You only have to undo four bolts. Get a caliper retaining bolt allen key thing from Halfords (they will stock it), and a set of large allen keys. Take the caliper off (prize off with a crowbar once you've taken the rods out), then take off the caliper carrier with one of the allen keys. You'll need some kind of metal pole as an extension bar as they are very tight. | |
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25-03-2008, 23:40
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23-04-2008, 21:09
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| Re: Somewhere to get my brakes done?
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Originally Posted by astra-cad-astra lol.....me and a mate are doing all 4 tomorrow, so will keep all the advice in mind, cheers | Hi. Did you get them fitted? My bf said he would fit them if your stuck  | |
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23-04-2008, 22:04
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| Re: Somewhere to get my brakes done?
cheers ems
yeah me and a mate did it the other week....what a ballache lol......only took us about 9 hours hahahaha
tell your fella cheers for the offer tho | |
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24-04-2008, 17:02
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| Re: Somewhere to get my brakes done?
9 hrs You must of been on a go slow He said anytime you need help just hola | |
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24-04-2008, 20:23
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| Re: Somewhere to get my brakes done?
now now cheeky!!!!! lol
first time, didnt have the correct toold and the haynes manual had us looking for stuff that didnt exist lol
dont suppose he's ever fitted bucket seats has he? lol | |
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