Aberdeen Help Brake pads knacked

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:19 am

I am up in Aberdeen for a course and I think my front pads are down to the metal. The outer two look fine but I can here a scraping when using the brakes that's coming from the front.
I don't have any of my tools with me so just need a hand with a jack and a wrench so I can have a look. Worst case is take it to kwick fit but I don't fancy spending over £100 on something I can sort myself with £40 pads.

offshorematt · Post by **offshorematt** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:04 am

Can easy lend you the jack and the wrench but its gravel outside my house so not ideal for jacking up cars

If no one else can help, let me know and we'll arrange something. Where are you staying?

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:13 am

I can help, got everything reqd but not back until Thursday...

Scotty C · Post by **Scotty C** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:39 pm

John

I have everthing.

Can you call me at work I have left my mobile at home.

Scotty

210002

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:54 pm

Managed to get my fingers round the back and it feels like plenty pad left. Might have a bit grit or something stuck in the pad.

tuscan_thunder · Post by **tuscan_thunder** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:02 pm

you sorted?

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:12 pm

Think so. Didn't feel grindy on way home. I havnt done much town driving with R42's they squeel and feel horrible.

ExigeKen · Post by **ExigeKen** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:23 pm

Must just be typical S1 hassles

Baggy · Post by **Baggy** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:56 pm

If you still need stuff /garage

0775 3260520

I actually have some part worn front greenstuffs that would get you home.

I'm cutting the grass tonight so welcome if you want.

Cheers

Baggy

ExigeKen · Post by **ExigeKen** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:50 pm

NOOPS 160 wrote:
ExigeKen wrote:Must just be typical S1 hassles
Yes but we rise above it as usual, things like that don't worry the likes of us S1 owners brakes are only there to hold us back.........

When have you ever risen above anything you must have stood on a biscuit tin

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:10 pm

NOOPS 160 wrote:
ExigeKen wrote:
NOOPS 160 wrote: Yes but we rise above it as usual, things like that don't worry the likes of us S1 owners brakes are only there to hold us back.........
When have you ever risen above anything you must have stood on a biscuit tin

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:40 pm

John, Ive seen wear/heard roughness on the caliper purely from rust extending the diameter of the disc and rubbing the caliper!! A few knocks witht he hammer took the rust off and put it back in shape. if your disc is that rusty though check for pitting and remaining thickness...