Thanks, I'm trying to get hold of something to combat the stone chips.h34r:
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Matt's GTi
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mattmera
Captain Slow
Got to drive my car for the fist time in ages the day as we had a bit of trouble with the brakes. On a positive note I got to do a couple of hundred miles in my brothers N16......It's great to drive. Just flawless!!
So It's had standard discs on the front and EBC redstuff pads.
Old:
Snapped slider bolt:
Tried to drill it out the carrier, as new caliper was over £300!
Had no luck, but managed to get a local metal works to get it out for me for a fiver!
Got new slider bolt, £16 quid!
Fitted it all back together:
It's sooooo much better, just done a hundred easyish miles the day to bed them in.
Get new disc and mintex pads on the rear the morn hopefully.
And desperately need to make a trip up to Tranent to visit Zeninblackgti(Innes)!!:whistling:
So It's had standard discs on the front and EBC redstuff pads.
Old:
Snapped slider bolt:
Tried to drill it out the carrier, as new caliper was over £300!
Had no luck, but managed to get a local metal works to get it out for me for a fiver!
Got new slider bolt, £16 quid!
Fitted it all back together:
It's sooooo much better, just done a hundred easyish miles the day to bed them in.
Get new disc and mintex pads on the rear the morn hopefully.
And desperately need to make a trip up to Tranent to visit Zeninblackgti(Innes)!!:whistling:
nothing like the feeling of fresh disks and pads...
on a side note... clean out your inbox
on a side note... clean out your inbox
well done on the repair mate! saved yourself a fortune there, though you could have gotten one from a scrappy/breakers for a hell of a lot less than £300 surely?
In my experience of scrappies, the parts they offer are usually corroded to hell or last a couple of months before failing. When it comes to brakes, you can't beat buying new if you have the money.
rough call matey, common issues though. this happen to sneds (paul) and we managed to hammer the slider bolt out with the caliper bolted in place. then brought used slider bolts of stufa and all was well again.
all i can say is thank god they changed the design on the N16 :yes:
mattmera
Captain Slow
The Love is Back!!!
I'd been getting fed up lately with the car and not being able to keep it clean. But I just got my finger out and done something about it.
These are the things i used;
Daisy APC
Tardis
BTBM
Grout Sponge
Fine Clay
Optimum Quick Detailer
Drying Towel
Car Lack 68 Nano
AG SRP
DJ Blue Velvet Pro Edition
Collinite 476
AG Vinyl and Rubber Care
CG New Look Trim and Tyre Gel
Various MF cloths
Various Applicators
Brushes
Hose
Some before pics;
I started off by rinsing the wheels and applying APC 10:1 and agitating with a brush. And sprayed arches with tardis.
Rinsed car down with hose, filled one bucket with some warm water added BTBM then topped up with cold water. Filled rinse bucket with cold water.
Washed car using grout sponge.
Got into the door seals, handles, badges and petrol cap with brush and APC 10:1.
Rinsed and found that the previous application of Collinite 476, before the winter was still beading.
The weather has taken it's toll and a few tar spots were on the car. I got the Tardis out again and applied this and left it to do it's stuff. Then wiped it off with a MF cloth.
I then clayed the car using a fine Clay and some heavily diluted BTBM as lubrication.
Washed the car using 2BM again. Dried using drying towel and a little Optimum Quick Detailer.
Then I applied Car Lack 68 Nano with the supplied applicator and buffed off. I forgot how good this is. Haven't used it for a while now. But glad I did today.
AG SRP then followed.
And finished off with DJ Blue Velvet Pro Edition, This was the first time I used this after getting it form Total Nissan Magazine for being there "Hot Pick" in the December Issue. I wanted to put two coats on but ran out of time. First time I've used a DJ wax and it was easy to get on with.
Then put AG Vinyl Rubber Care on the arches and Collinite 476 onto the wheels.
I'd been getting fed up lately with the car and not being able to keep it clean. But I just got my finger out and done something about it.
These are the things i used;
Daisy APC
Tardis
BTBM
Grout Sponge
Fine Clay
Optimum Quick Detailer
Drying Towel
Car Lack 68 Nano
AG SRP
DJ Blue Velvet Pro Edition
Collinite 476
AG Vinyl and Rubber Care
CG New Look Trim and Tyre Gel
Various MF cloths
Various Applicators
Brushes
Hose
Some before pics;
I started off by rinsing the wheels and applying APC 10:1 and agitating with a brush. And sprayed arches with tardis.
Rinsed car down with hose, filled one bucket with some warm water added BTBM then topped up with cold water. Filled rinse bucket with cold water.
Washed car using grout sponge.
Got into the door seals, handles, badges and petrol cap with brush and APC 10:1.
Rinsed and found that the previous application of Collinite 476, before the winter was still beading.
The weather has taken it's toll and a few tar spots were on the car. I got the Tardis out again and applied this and left it to do it's stuff. Then wiped it off with a MF cloth.
I then clayed the car using a fine Clay and some heavily diluted BTBM as lubrication.
Washed the car using 2BM again. Dried using drying towel and a little Optimum Quick Detailer.
Then I applied Car Lack 68 Nano with the supplied applicator and buffed off. I forgot how good this is. Haven't used it for a while now. But glad I did today.
AG SRP then followed.
And finished off with DJ Blue Velvet Pro Edition, This was the first time I used this after getting it form Total Nissan Magazine for being there "Hot Pick" in the December Issue. I wanted to put two coats on but ran out of time. First time I've used a DJ wax and it was easy to get on with.
Then put AG Vinyl Rubber Care on the arches and Collinite 476 onto the wheels.
mattmera
Captain Slow
CG NLTG was applied to the handles, bump strips, tyres and wing mirror base plates.
I also used a Autosmart mug, a kettle and Earl Grey Tea bag. Which was almost as essential as a MF cloth to me.:thumb:
After Pics;
Unfortunately I ran out of time, light and warmth to to the glass and door shuts.
Things on the list to get are
PW (nilfisk c120 or e130 if funds allow)
Foam Lance and Magifoam (autobrite)
Wheels cleaner - ran out
Sorry for the rather long post.:wave:
I also used a Autosmart mug, a kettle and Earl Grey Tea bag. Which was almost as essential as a MF cloth to me.:thumb:
After Pics;
Unfortunately I ran out of time, light and warmth to to the glass and door shuts.
Things on the list to get are
PW (nilfisk c120 or e130 if funds allow)
Foam Lance and Magifoam (autobrite)
Wheels cleaner - ran out
Sorry for the rather long post.:wave:
very clean!! good results!! :clap:
Dude u have to come down and give my cars a once over...top work boyo
