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12-10-2012, 12:01 PM
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Hmm, seems like a lot to go wrong there!
Also, is it difficult to bleed ABS brakes? Its the bleeding I'm more worried about than the hose itself really. I don't mind buying an 'eezibleed' thing on halfords trade so I can do it on my own...was a right pain doing it the old fashioned way in college.
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No it's the same as a non abs circuit. Infact if you've got pug planet, it's easier as you can use the abs pump to bleed them.
It's really not that difficult Tom. What I listed was worst case scenarios. Doubtful it will be anywhere near that bad!
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Oh right, theres nothing special you have to do to open all the valves then, theyre just all open with engine off?
And yeah I guess it cant be that bad....worse case scenario I still have the avensis here atm anyway.
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Nope nothing special. It's literally the same as bleeding a car with no abs at all.
Should take you no more than half hour a side if things are a bit rusty.
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(12-10-2012, 12:09 PM)Niall Wrote: Nope nothing special. It's literally the same as bleeding a car with no abs at all.
Should take you no more than half hour a side if things are a bit rusty.
Is that 'you' meaning most people or 'you' meaning me in particular?
Might give it a go then.....will have to price up hoses and fluid (I take it 306s are DOT4) and see how much it'll cost.
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(12-10-2012, 12:17 PM)Toms306 Wrote: (12-10-2012, 12:09 PM)Niall Wrote: Nope nothing special. It's literally the same as bleeding a car with no abs at all.
Should take you no more than half hour a side if things are a bit rusty.
Is that 'you' meaning most people or 'you' meaning me in particular?
Might give it a go then.....will have to price up hoses and fluid (I take it 306s are DOT4) and see how much it'll cost[/u].
Hoses from ECP are about £10 each and fluid from halfords for a litre on trade (could easily get away with half a litre) is about 4 quid.
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Not too bad then, will let Sam know and I'll probably give it a go then..........have you managed to talk me into this!? Lol.
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yehh buddy. this car is so awesome
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Don't buy a second hand shaft, use www.carparts4less.com cost me £48 delivere for a brand spanking new shaft
Did alright then on the mot still not like it?
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Nice one Tom. Told you to get it in before you do unessacery work on it.
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(12-10-2012, 01:12 PM)Danny2009 Wrote: Don't buy a second hand shaft, use www.carparts4less.com cost me £48 delivere for a brand spanking new shaft
Did alright then on the mot still not like it?
is that really the right website? D:
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(12-10-2012, 04:26 PM)SRowell Wrote: (12-10-2012, 01:12 PM)Danny2009 Wrote: Don't buy a second hand shaft, use www.carparts4less.com cost me £48 delivere for a brand spanking new shaft
Did alright then on the mot still not like it?
is that really the right website? D:
Yes, it's a sister company to ECP. Only, cheaper
Also, I've used this company on eBay before - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PEUGEOT-306-1-...669wt_1188 Really good quality parts (plus 2 year warranty which I know they honour).
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No that isn't the right website lol, its .co.UK, not .Com!
And Danny, no I still don't like it, slow, noisy, feels like its falling apart....and its diablo!
There's now an odd mettalic 'ringing/vibrating' engine noise which has started though, first noticed it this morning, no idea what that might be, but for now I just hope it keeps running! . Probably just my hypo-car-dria though!
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You've changed a turbo and clutch on the floor, but worried about brakes? Your backwards lad! hahaha :p
Doesnt even own a 306.
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As I've said before....brakes are the most important thing on the car....you need to stop in an emergency rather than hitting the brakes, nothing happening and and writing off the aston infront!
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Just looked on that site for shafts, they were about 80 quid each! But then I read this....its ok if you're not in a rush!
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6 weeks!
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(12-10-2012, 06:43 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Just looked on that site for shafts, they were about 80 quid each! But then I read this....its ok if you're not in a rush!
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6 weeks!
thats quite an expensive shaft mate. I reckon you could find one cheaper.
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I could indeed, 15 quid from the scrappy.
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My bad! Ahh no pleasing you is there Tom
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(12-10-2012, 07:01 PM)Danny2009 Wrote: Ahh no pleasing you is there Tom
Correct.
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(12-10-2012, 11:59 AM)Niall Wrote: Front brakes are normally very easy. Best thing to do is go and buy a proper brake pipe spanner (only about 5 quid from halfrauds) and WD it the day before.
Anyone know what size brake pipe spanner for the Lucas 266 calipers?
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The spanner halfords sell is double ended and has the sizes for both front and rear brakes.
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Oh right, cheers.
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