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1600power
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Registered: 22nd Apr 04
Location: Shropshire Drives: 1.6 16v Sport
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17th Jun 04 at 18:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Right car failed its MOT today at it was on one of these badboys!

How hard are they to replace?

Corsa 1.6 Sport 1998 btw
Kris TD
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17th Jun 04 at 18:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

easy, you gotta do the brake shoes on both sides too .
1600power
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17th Jun 04 at 20:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Kris TD
easy, you gotta do the brake shoes on both sides too .


Why do u have to renew the brakeshoes if u dont mind me asking???
Skinner
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Registered: 14th Jul 03
Location: aberdeen drives:mk4 irmscher astra on 18's
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17th Jun 04 at 20:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

cause if the cylinder is gone it will b leaking fluid on the shoes
1600power
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17th Jun 04 at 20:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Skinner
cause if the cylinder is gone it will b leaking fluid on the shoes


ill reserve judgement on changing them! abit of brake cleaner and a wire brush shud bring back their effectivness!

If its stupidly full of fluid tho i shall renew them!

thanks guys!

 
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