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40,901 · February 19

On 17/02/2025 at 16:37, Volksy said:

A mate came to me years ago complaining of a very similar thing. Turned out somehow she'd picked up a flattened coke can which had wedged in the bottom arm and scraped on the driveshaft when she turned right.

On 17/02/2025 at 21:12, Split_Pin said:

Definitely sounds like a part of the backplate is touching the disc somewhere. Lateral forces mean it's not going to rub when there's no force on it when steering the opposite way. Bend it back and carry on!

On 17/02/2025 at 21:27, Barry Cade said:

Do these have the little tangs on the brake pads, like Hondas? I can't remember, but that's what it sounds like. Usually only on the inner pad, and touches the disc and makes this noise when they need changed..

Edit.. yes,they do.. you may find a seized slide..

Cheers all; the noise was substantially worse yesterday despite having bent the backing plate out of the way of anything likely to rub on it, so I'm gonna assume it's the brake pads after all.

When I checked the pads last month I was surprised at how much friction material seemed to be still on them, given that I've done nothing brake-wise since acquiring it some three years and 16,000 miles ago.

But clearly there's something amiss, and now it's sounding like the Yaris did when it was down to the metal backings - so next stop is a fresh set, and see where that gets us.

If not, a grease/rebuild of the sliders may be necessary.

As a Derbyshire-built Corolla, mine's fitted with Lucas brake components, which are naturally more than double the price from ECP than the Sumitomo equivalent fitted to Japanese-made cars... so I've a choice of either Eicher or Pagid pads, at £43.49 - neither of which fills me with very much confidence, given their rubbishy reputation these days.

Might try the last standing local indie parts place in the morning, and see what they can do - though I wouldn't be surprised if they just order stuff up from ECP also...

15,482 · February 19

In my experience Pagid are ok on something like that. I've used them in the past on several cars and other than being a bit dusty they were fine

13,435 · February 19

Got too work today and got handed this and asked where does it go...

umm it covers the pumps and belts..here

seems overnight ford came and did a wet belt and forgot to refit it maybe.. so had to take it too local spanner turner's for them to supply bolts too refit..

thank god it was noticed before going out on the road

23,451 · February 19

3 minutes ago, stuboy said:

Got too work today and got handed this and asked where does it go...

umm it covers the pumps and belts..here

seems overnight ford came and did a wet belt and forgot to refit it maybe.. so had to take it too local spanner turner's for them to supply bolts too refit..

thank god it was noticed before going out on the road

Words to be had with the guilty party?

2,916 · February 19

On 18/02/2025 at 10:16, richardmorris said:

Any ideas on the car? Belgium 1970s.

Granada Ghia. Also found this photo and l think it's either a Granada GXL or a Consul with the lack of trim around the rear lights..........

13,435 · February 19

1 hour ago, richardmorris said:

Words to be had with the guilty party?

all in hand apparantly

61,423 · February 19

On 18/02/2025 at 18:11, wuvvum said:

To their credit, the management company got back to me within a few hours of me messaging them. Apparently the information has been passed on to the insurer and they are currently assessing the claim to ascertain whether it is in fact a total loss. I'll give them a few days to ponder then contact them directly if I haven't heard anything.

Well this just keeps getting better. I had another message from the management company earlier saying that there was an update on my claim. Logged into their website and it's now saying that the repairs have been completed and the car is ready for collection.

So I have no fucking idea what's going on. I'm going to have to ring the garage first thing in the morning and see if they can shed any light...

20,409 · February 19

41 minutes ago, Snake Charmer said:

Granada Ghia. Also found this photo and l think it's either a Granada GXL or a Consul with the lack of trim around the rear lights..........

It looks like a GT.

7,244 · February 19

Rocked round to my Mot man to see about getting in for one and he said what about now. Yea ok but I haven't got the old Mot with me. No worries, says he. Upshot is one of these was had.

9,506 · February 19

3 minutes ago, puddlethumper said:

I haven't got the old Mot with me

No need for that any more, any testing station can just look it up on the computer.

7,244 · February 19

13 minutes ago, adw1977 said:

No need for that any more, any testing station can just look it up on the computer.

Is that recent?

9,506 · February 19

Ever since it was computerised AFAIK.

I do remember a time when you had to produce the previous certificate to get the extra days if you were getting a test within the final month of the old one, but it's a long time ago now.

4,847 · February 19

First time I took a car for MoT was 2017 and it wasn't needed by then.

17,174 · February 19

6 minutes ago, adw1977 said:

Ever since it was computerised AFAIK.

I do remember a time when you had to produce the previous certificate to get the extra days if you were getting a test within the final month of the old one, but it's a long time ago now.

Thanks for that.. a long time ago... 🤔 I remember writing the flippin' things. Then stamping them with the little stamp you had to put in the floor safe every night along with the MOT book. I still write the date as "19th February 2025" which was the proper format, so it couldn't be altered. I still can't write "19/02/25.. "

17,174 · February 19

41 minutes ago, adw1977 said:

No need for that any more, any testing station can just look it up on the computer.

You don't even need to look it up- it will automatically add on the days, up to a calendar month. If it's more than that you just get 12 months.

14,682 · February 19

5 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Might try the last standing local indie parts place in the morning, and see what they can do - though I wouldn't be surprised if they just order stuff up from ECP also

Got a GSF anywhere near you? Order online, pay instore

13,842 · February 19

Comedy gold, mother takes child to play with with his toy monster trucks in Norfolk’s biggest gay dogging spot without realising

14,306 · February 19

On 16/02/2025 at 11:38, dozeydustman said:

Dad’s neighbour has a prime example of low mileage shite to dispose of asking if I wanted it.

I have no idea what it’s worth. All I know is it’s a one owner, 1.4 auto, 78k miles and MoT until June, as I’m best part of 100 miles away and have a kitchen in bits can’t run up there myself today to look at it. Neighbour’s dad passed away and car needs gone.

I am not interested because:

1. Automatic
2. Volkswagen
3. Automatic
4. I don’t fit behind the wheel in these.

But if anyone on here is interested I’ll do an official for sell thread.

Dad phoned me. His Neighbour found a home for it locally and got a fair price.

61,423 · February 19

2 hours ago, Barry Cade said:

I still write the date as "19th February 2025" which was the proper format, so it couldn't be altered. I still can't write "19/02/25.. "

Although it was still possible to alter the date with the judicious application of brake fluid.

Allegedly.

2,916 · February 20

9 hours ago, Bren said:

It looks like a GT.

Completely forgot about the 3ltr Consul GT. 👍

1,936 · February 20

@JJ0063, should I be worried that you know that?

Been to the castle a few times myself, and no that's not a euphemism 😁

38,684 · February 20

14 hours ago, puddlethumper said:

Is that recent?

Well I passed my driving test in 2003 and not only have I never taken an old MOT in when going for a test, I didn't even know it used to be a thing!

February 20

14 hours ago, Barry Cade said:

Thanks for that.. a long time ago... 🤔 I remember writing the flippin' things. Then stamping them with the little stamp you had to put in the floor safe every night along with the MOT book. I still write the date as "19th February 2025" which was the proper format, so it couldn't be altered. I still can't write "19/02/25.. "

You mean you didn’t take the book and stamp home but stop by the pub and write out certificates for some folks in exchange for a drink or two? Not that it ever happened in my local…

61,423 · February 20

On 17/02/2025 at 11:06, SiC said:

Will a 075 or 096 fit in the space? Obviously a bit smaller but less of an issue if it's going to be a regular driver at the moment.

Edit: 096 is the same in dimensions apart from width is 7.5cm narrower. So providing the terminal leads are long enough, it may well work.

Well I nabbed the 096 off the van yesterday and fitted it to the Merc. Nearly gave myself a hernia lifting the 019 out, but that's a different story. (The battery on W203s is at the bottom of a deep well at the nearside rear corner of the engine bay, buried underneath the cabin filter.)

So far so good - it spins the engine over fine, better than the tired 019 did, and managed a cold start yesterday evening with no issues. As long as it continues to behave I'm going to leave it in place and buy a replacement 096 for the van. Or I may even try the 075 off the Toyota on the van (it struggled with an 075 before but I've replaced the starter motor since then so it's now a lot easier to start) and if that works then I only need to buy an 063 for the Toyota, saving myself £££.

40,901 · February 21

On 19/02/2025 at 22:18, High Jetter said:

Got a GSF anywhere near you? Order online, pay instore

Yeah, there's one over on the far side of Belfast, but I'd pass three ECPs on the way there!

Good call though - I did check their website, but theirs aren't very much cheaper (choice of DriveTec or Delphi) and are unclear whether they're Lucas or Sumitomo fitment (ECP does at least give that info).

Hopefully picking an Eicher set up tomorrow, plus a fitting kit for all the wee springs and clips that I'll doubtless break/lose if I don't buy spares.

8,514 · February 21

On 17/02/2025 at 16:37, Volksy said:

A mate came to me years ago complaining of a very similar thing. Turned out somehow she'd picked up a flattened coke can which had wedged in the bottom arm and scraped on the driveshaft when she turned right.

I ended up with a lump of snow and ice jammed in the caliper carrier/dust shield of the SEAT once which did similar.

20,409 · February 21

I tried watching Alien Romulus last night. I gave up after an hour and turned it off. The biggest load of shite I have seen in quite some time - and I enjoyed the first few films.

I no longer go to the cinema because the films are generally crap these days.

26,470 · February 21

9 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Yeah, there's one over on the far side of Belfast, but I'd pass three ECPs on the way there!

Good call though - I did check their website, but theirs aren't very much cheaper (choice of DriveTec or Delphi) and are unclear whether they're Lucas or Sumitomo fitment (ECP does at least give that info).

Hopefully picking an Eicher set up tomorrow, plus a fitting kit for all the wee springs and clips that I'll doubtless break/lose if I don't buy spares.

I've run eicher lots before and their fine! The old Xsara is wearing eicher all round, I've used them on tons of the ex's Vauxhall crap too, qashqai doesn't need it yet 🤞

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20,504 · February 21

39 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Kit car? 😂

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