At long last, my brakes have given up the ghost...

Shambles · **May 28, 2013, 10:15:39**

Last couple of miles into work I heard the familiar sound of acoustic feedback from the front? brakes.

You know the one, that annoying tinny scrapy rattle whether the brakes are being applied or not?

Actually couldn't determine whether it was front or rear, so I've been out with a mirror trying to get a better look, but the mirror's too big.

Now normally I'd get the pads (already costed up from eBay) and fit them myself, as I do with the RAV4, but with the weather as it is I've decided to let Mr H do the job, at a reasonable cost of £175 for all corners. Fitted tomorrow.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #1: May 28, 2013, 10:17:28**

Keith would've done it for you, he loves using his new equipment.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #2: May 28, 2013, 10:19:35**

How many kms is that?

2i30s · **Reply #3: May 28, 2013, 10:30:35**

does the price include the disks being machined [skimed] ?

Shambles · **Reply #4: May 28, 2013, 10:35:22**

Disks are fine, no need to replace them I don't think, though there's a highly visible (and very shiny) scoring around the top and bottom "lip" on each rotor.

Quote from: db08 on May 28, 2013, 10:19:35

How many kms is that?

168948 (104980 miles)

Doggie 1 · **Reply #5: May 28, 2013, 10:36:10**

Quote from: Shambles on May 28, 2013, 10:35:22

Disks are fine, no need to replace them I don't think, though there's a highly visible (and very shiny) scoring around the top and bottom "lip" on each rotor.

Quote from: db08 on May 28, 2013, 10:19:35
How many kms is that?
168948 (104980 miles)

Can't complain about that.

eye30 · **Reply #6: May 28, 2013, 11:30:59**

Did they advise at the last service/mot which was only recently?

eye30 · **Reply #7: May 28, 2013, 11:31:35**

Quote from: Shambles on May 28, 2013, 10:35:22

Disks are fine, no need to replace them I don't think, though there's a highly visible (and very shiny) scoring around the top and bottom "lip" on each rotor.

Quote from: db08 on May 28, 2013, 10:19:35
How many kms is that?
168948 (104980 miles)

Just beded in then..........

Shambles · **Reply #8: May 28, 2013, 12:26:59**

Quote from: The Slim One on May 28, 2013, 11:30:59

Did they advise at the last service/mot which was only recently?

Yeah they were fine then, but yesterday I was driving over the moors around Rivington and mistook a puddle for a pothole.

Excuse the language (not mine, the missus')

26 seconds in...

I don't think it helped my brakes

Doggie 1 · **Reply #9: May 28, 2013, 12:29:58**

sH1T

Just Rick · **Reply #10: May 28, 2013, 12:32:19**

I couldn't hear the language,tell me that is a farm driveway and not a road,geez we have goat tracks better than that

Shambles · **Reply #11: May 28, 2013, 12:40:01**

As she said, I was driving too fast

Phil №❶ · **Reply #12: May 28, 2013, 12:40:49**

Is THAT what she said.

eye30 · **Reply #13: May 28, 2013, 14:48:54**

Quote from: Shambles on May 28, 2013, 12:40:01

As she said, I was driving too fast

Are you sure.......... sounded like she was complementing you on the superb driving skills by hitting ALL the potholes.....

Keith · **Reply #14: May 28, 2013, 14:59:07**

Quote from: Phil. on May 28, 2013, 10:17:28

Keith would've done it for you, he loves using his new equipment.

Cheeky Phil lad... Very cheeky!

Shambles · **Reply #15: May 28, 2013, 16:59:05**

I appreciate the offer Keith. You could paint my inserts while the wheels were off

Asking a dealer to change brake pads really grates me, as it's the kind of thing I do myself given time. Sadly, time and weather are against me and I'm not sure what I'm now driving is all that safe at the mo

I'll tell you what though... I'm not sure if it's my imagination or the Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) system, but it felt like the front kept dipping keenly when I had to brake on the way home from work

Keith · **Reply #16: May 28, 2013, 17:29:08**

Nay problem Stevie me lad... I'll even do the calliper painting for you while I'm at it lol!

rustynutz · **Reply #17: May 28, 2013, 23:58:16**

Quote from: Shambles on May 28, 2013, 10:15:39

You know the one, that annoying tinny scrapy rattle whether the brakes are being applied or not?

I had that happen when I had my little Holden Barina.
Being broke at the time I extended the life of my brake pads by grinding down the tin....

Phil №❶ · **Reply #18: May 29, 2013, 00:04:09**

Don't have an accident Steve, your insurers will duck for cover, when they measure your non existent linings.

eye30 · **Reply #19: May 29, 2013, 20:24:20**

Quote from: Shambles on May 28, 2013, 10:15:39

Fitted tomorrow.

Have they been fitted?

Shambles · **Reply #20: May 29, 2013, 20:32:48**

Yep. Picked her up at 12:00. Very happy, as I got a full valet (inside & out), a complete safety check and they sparkled up my alloys too.

I only have to breathe near the brake pedal and my face is almost through the windscreen

eye30 · **Reply #21: May 29, 2013, 20:37:41**

Quote from: Shambles on May 29, 2013, 20:32:48

Very happy, as I got a full valet (inside & out), a complete safety check and they sparkled up my alloys too.

I'd put a smiley big grin but on the tablet.

Keith · **Reply #22: May 29, 2013, 20:55:35**

Quote from: Shambles on May 29, 2013, 20:32:48

Yep. Picked her up at 12:00. Very happy, as I got a full valet (inside & out), a complete safety check and they sparkled up my alloys too.

I only have to breathe near the brake pedal and my face is almost through the windscreen

Wait til they bed-in properly them lol!
However, I have to say the valet & safety check make it a Job well done.

Do they know of your i30 Owners Club involvement Steve?

Shambles · **Reply #23: May 29, 2013, 21:35:15**

Quote from: Keith on May 29, 2013, 20:55:35

Do they know of your i30 Owners Club involvement Steve?

What involvement?

I just watch from the sidelines

They know of this forum, yes, but I've never mentioned being a member

Keith · **Reply #24: May 29, 2013, 21:40:10**

How very remiss of you!