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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:23 pm
by Anonymous
tim leech wrote:I do likemy standard wheels, I put a set of 15" TSWs on and I did prefer the originals instead.
I would like the originals too but they are very hard to find here, and if found then very expensive when in good nick
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:23 pm
by tim leech
I bought a set of used ones needing tyres for £25 4 new tyres and a clean later they look nice
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:46 pm
by djoptix
Bump!
Also - best place to get rear discs and new pads all round...?
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:10 pm
by Mike P
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:52 pm
by Timmo
dj, give a local factors a shout matey, i got mine from there (discs and pads!) they may suprise you ! failing that gsf will have them!
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:52 am
by djoptix
Thanks Timmo, I will do so. My rear brakes appear to have stopped working entirely
I think I need to flush the LHM. Robin also suggested bleeding rear brakes, from the rear bleed nipples. Does this sound reasonable?
And cheers for the options Mike
to be honest what I'm after really is a set of peeled-laquer but straight ones as I want to finish them in white (like a rally whore). I really like the look of these in white on a red BX!
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:55 pm
by Anonymous
djoptix wrote:Thanks Timmo, I will do so. My rear brakes appear to have stopped working entirely
I think I need to flush the LHM. Robin also suggested bleeding rear brakes, from the rear bleed nipples. Does this sound reasonable?
Yes and easy to do, just fit a hose over the rear bleed nipples, car in highest position, start the engine, let someone put a foot on the brakepaddle and bleed that sucker
be gentle with the nipple, they have a habit of rusting
Also it would be a good idea to clean the callipers because they have a habit getting dirty so the pads don't move anymore.
When done, put some weight in the trunk and drive like that for a while and the discs should be clean again. If this does not work then another problem should be the cause of your bad brakes at the rear.
Cheers
Marc
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:01 am
by Mike E (uk)
I would recommend fitting new bleed screws when you do this,
you will be very pleased you did, next time you bleed the system.
Mike.
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:41 am
by Vanny
they're about 83p each from citroen and come in pairs with special stuff in the bag to stop them rusting while on the shelf (hence i bought in bulk!)
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:28 pm
by djoptix
Thanks guys. The discs are completely shot, will def need new ones.
Marx, I am always gentle with nipples.
Vanny, there is a gearbox on ebay, were you after one or am I imagining it?
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:24 pm
by Vanny
there is one on ebay but £40 for an unknown standard box is having a bit of a chuckle i think! Will source one for that money if i get really stuck, but im hoping one will turn up before then!