LScorsa
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One of the threads on one of my rear drums has gone is there any way to solve it before i go and spend 50 quid on new drums?!
Wondered if it could be re threaded and a slightly wider bolt used?
Thanks Mark 
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ffls
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Registered: 29th May 02
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Bin rear drums and fit Brake discs. I had 3 set of rear brake cylinders but I'm going to replaced that crap for brake discs next time
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LScorsa
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Good idea but not worth it on a 1.2 maybe when i get my 2L put in! 
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ffls
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It'll save you money
I'm currently in my fourth set of drums
And my engine is a humble 1.4 with 115 bhp
And six pot calipers up front with 295 mm discs
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LScorsa
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Have u looked into this then? Any ideas of £? They would look good behind my wheels!
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LScorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by ffls
I'm currently in my fourth set of drums
What do u do to them!
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ffls
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You need a conversion kit that PVD sells and weld it to your rear axle.
You can count with 300 quid for the whole lot.
I just squeeze my car to the limit, to glow the front discs
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LScorsa
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Any one offer suggestions on the thread?
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Greasemonkey
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LOL sorry got to laugh i did exactly the same thing on my GSI literally 3 weeks ago cost me £95 for 2 new drums from dixon vauxhall spares centre, new drums is the only solution
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LScorsa
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oh bugger! i got quoted 56 all in for 2 but mines not got abs! Oh the joys of owning a 1.2 is when it comes to buying parts! lol.
Thanks Mate.
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Greasemonkey
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no problem just dont do the wheel bolts up so bloody tight next time lol
wanna hear some thing funny, spent a week trying to get my wheels off as i fooked me locking wheel nut, i eventually managed it, got some new locking nuts, ones thats are pretty much impossible to get off and i lost the locking nut, so i got 4 stuck wheels again and no way of getting them off what a muppet, a body shop wanted £80 minimum to do it, they said it can take up to 4 hours to get one off !!!!! BUGGER
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LScorsa
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I wont do, but then knowing my luck i will be driving and see one of my wheels overtake me!
Mate thats shit. (shouldnt laugh but :lol didnt u get a code with them i did with mine so u can get a replacement key. Mine was just on a little piece of paper in the box. Either pay the body shop or get drilling (carefully though!  )
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TOMAS
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Im on my 3rd set now after 3years and 40K miles!! They seem to warp. I do give my brakes some hammer though, not sure if the front disc's glow but I can get my RED DOT Competion pads to fade like fook with red dot 6 groovers 256x24.
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Greasemonkey
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I managed to set light to my front brakes, there was smoke pouring out from everywhere the brakes melted and when ya put ya foot on the brake it went to the floor and did nothing, luckily i was nearly home so when i pulled up the drive in a cloud of smoke my brake pads were smoldering!!!!!
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