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Post by Rachel on Apr 8, 2005 18:19:58 GMT
If its not one thing its another.......ggrrrrrrr!
Have just discovered that I need to replace brake calipers, drivers side has seized up, but I have been advised to change both.
The price has sent me into shock - need a stiff drink....lol.
Keep you posted with my progress
Rachel
(mechanic in the making) ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2005 18:26:08 GMT
Hi ya Rachel,
You should find that doing the calipers is quite easy. Personly never done mini ones before but have done a few escorts, fiestas, metros(which are basically the same).
Anyway good luck. If you need a hand i'm availabe on sunday and i'm sure uncle Bill the stalker would help out.
Darren ;D
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Post by Rachel on Apr 8, 2005 18:29:45 GMT
Darren
Thanks for the encouragement.
Just need to get hold of the parts, then find time to fit them. Only get one day off a week. I looked through miniworld to get an idea of prices and some of them are sky-high (designer calipers) hee hee. Think I will stick to standard for the time being.
See you monday
Rachel
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2005 18:39:54 GMT
;DIf you want i can try and get them for you through a mate who works at Caffyns VW, apparently they own Unipart and he has said that he can get me parts if wanted. Let me know
Darren
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Post by Rachel on Apr 8, 2005 18:45:16 GMT
Thanks Darren
The cheapest I have found so far is £79 on minisport website plus post and packing. If your mate can get them for same or similar price I would be grateful.
Rachel ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2005 18:46:47 GMT
Leave it with me and i see what i can do. That is for satndard ones?
Darren
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Post by Rachel on Apr 8, 2005 18:52:39 GMT
I think they are standard.... I will check with my mechanic when I can get hold of him...... he fitted them originally.
Thanks again
Rachel
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Post by MiniGT5 on Apr 8, 2005 19:21:33 GMT
Try this bloke www.minidave.co.uk/He is based in caterham surrey, he breaks alot of minis so probably has some spare, failing that there is always minibiz from the the fridayadd just outside Newhaven. do you need a whole new caliper or just a reseal? N  |
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Post by Rachel on Apr 8, 2005 19:23:34 GMT
Hi Neil Think I need the whole thing. Both sides, but only driver side seized. Thanks for the tips will maybe give them a try when I get some time. Rachel  |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Apr 8, 2005 19:34:33 GMT
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Post by Rachel on Apr 8, 2005 19:37:06 GMT
Neil
Tee hee they are more my price range.
Rachel ;D
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Post by Rachel on Apr 9, 2005 16:20:05 GMT
I have a cunning plan............. gonna see what the calipers on my spare are like. ;D Even cheaper than Neils E-bay alternative.  Rachel |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Apr 10, 2005 19:07:23 GMT
do you still have that spare mini? ...and the kit? please dont tempt me N |
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Post by Rachel on Apr 11, 2005 6:30:46 GMT
Neil Yes to both questions. Bodykit definitely needs to go. Uncle Billy has kind of talked me into doing up the spare, says its in quite good condition all things considered (and would be good for me to learn stuff on)....................but my green one takes priority at the mo. Then finances come into play  But if you are gonna make me an offer I can't refuse.................... |
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Post by Rachel on Apr 12, 2005 19:29:54 GMT
Well......... the calipers on the spare are all rusted up and practically welded in place, so not such a good idea after all.  Rachel |
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