No honestly, it's a useful tool to in my tool case anyway.
I've not had so much aggro from a set of discs & pads before. I think Rosie hasn't had much attention from the previous owner, which I kind of suspected when I bought her.
Mintex Discs, Pads & Hand Brake shoes all round
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I've not had so much aggro from a set of discs & pads before. I think Rosie hasn't had much attention from the previous owner, which I kind of suspected when I bought her.
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Look on the bright side, you have a new tool yeah!Nah it was worth a try @t-tony, there was a bit of the edge left so it was a 50/50 gamble on my part...
Was just moaning aloud as you do!
Hi ho, hi ho it's back to B&Q we go.... Just blunted the titanium HSS drill bit trying to drill out the screw. Seriously, WTF do I need to do to get this bloody disc off?
This was what I bought...
http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-to...rill-Bit-2609255105-8mm-9286489?skuId=9296189
This was what I bought...
http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-to...rill-Bit-2609255105-8mm-9286489?skuId=9296189
IF you have a set of drill bits Gaz, try starting with a small ( 3mm) first to break through the harder outer shell but be very carefully not to break it off in the screw. Gradually work up to bigger sizes. HTH.
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The key is to use a very slow speed so that you cut into the metal and just polish it
I would on larger sizes but on small ones (HSS) high speed steel?
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zedonist
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Yes, the bolts are 8.8 grade so high tensile, use a slow cutting speed, trust me 
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And a squirt of oil helps keep the bit cool. Slow, even pressure, it's not like sex where you go faster and faster as you get to the end.JIM
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Thanks for the tip Jim
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....and when you've finished yours Gaz you can come and fit mine, Mintex discs and pads also.
Are you suggesting that Gaz needs the practice?
If there was a Zorg cruse any time soon and I had been able to attend, me and Gaz would both be hitching lifts.
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A sticky end I take it!
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You can be my wing man anytime mike!
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Nearly there though Gaz......
BMG: depends on the amount of lubricant available!
well done Gaz 'If you don't succeed at first try try again'
Just the final bit to drill out retap the thread and fit a new one??
Just the final bit to drill out retap the thread and fit a new one??
Update time: Rosie passed her MOT with one advisory, which is that the off side headlight adjuster is broken. They managed to realign the headlight with some pliers so she passed!
Finishing off the brakes was a little more involved because the front calipers started binding after replacement.
Having run out of time I dropped the car off a day early and got them to sort the front calipers before the MOT. The rears were replaced easily without any issues. Didn't need to change the hand brake shoes, they were just badly adjusted and full of debris.
I have a spare set of rear hand brake shoes now if anyone needs them
Finishing off the brakes was a little more involved because the front calipers started binding after replacement.
Having run out of time I dropped the car off a day early and got them to sort the front calipers before the MOT. The rears were replaced easily without any issues. Didn't need to change the hand brake shoes, they were just badly adjusted and full of debris.
I have a spare set of rear hand brake shoes now if anyone needs them