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Title: Front Brake Disks
Post by: John_Clayton on 03 August 2010, 17:11:54
I've noticed that on the inner face of both front disks there's a ring about 10 mm wide that hasn't worn down like the rest of the face. It's the part nearest the rim but it is in contact with the pads which have a corresponding area which has worn down considerably more than the rest of the pad. They'll need changing soon due to this. The outer pad (and outer disk face) doesn't have this problem, i.e. the pad is perfectly flat. Are all Omega disks like this, and, if so, why?
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Del Boy on 03 August 2010, 18:24:52
Hi mate very local to you, will keep my eyes open for you, I'll be in either a white Mercedes or a blue 5 series BMW  :y
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Andy B on 03 August 2010, 18:41:43
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.... Are all Omega discs like this, and, if so, why?

I can't say for all Omegas, but mine were exactly the same. The braking difference with new discs fitted was quite noticable.

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Omega/S73F0901.jpg)
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Del Boy on 03 August 2010, 19:00:00
Forgot to answer your question actually mine were like that on one of the Omega's I can't remember which though  :-/
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 03 August 2010, 19:18:23
exactly the same here, well, worse actually, and posted similar thread, dont know why it happend, i put it down to the splash shield/backplate/whatever its called, being short at the bottom edge initially, but then the outboard side has no guard at all and is fine.... dunno. :-/
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Andy B on 03 August 2010, 19:31:48
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exactly the same here, well, worse actually, and posted similar thread, dont know why it happend, i put it down to the splash shield/backplate/whatever its called, being short at the bottom edge initially, but then the outboard side has no guard at all and is fine.... dunno. :-/

Me neither, caliper slid as it should


due to tons of copper slip  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 04 August 2010, 00:05:58
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exactly the same here, well, worse actually, and posted similar thread, dont know why it happend, i put it down to the splash shield/backplate/whatever its called, being short at the bottom edge initially, but then the outboard side has no guard at all and is fine.... dunno. :-/

Me neither, caliper slid as it should


due to tons of copper slip  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)

I reckon a full can of Andy B all over the discs will fix it, works on all brake parts, cures all ills, even if you had no ills start with.  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Andy B on 04 August 2010, 00:07:43
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exactly the same here, well, worse actually, and posted similar thread, dont know why it happend, i put it down to the splash shield/backplate/whatever its called, being short at the bottom edge initially, but then the outboard side has no guard at all and is fine.... dunno. :-/

Me neither, caliper slid as it should


due to tons of copper slip  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)

I reckon a full can of Andy B all over the discs will fix it, works on all brake parts, cures all ills, even if you had no ills start with.  :P  ;D

you dangle a tiny little maggot .......  ::)




and you're certain of a bite!  ;D  ;D ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 04 August 2010, 00:12:01
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exactly the same here, well, worse actually, and posted similar thread, dont know why it happend, i put it down to the splash shield/backplate/whatever its called, being short at the bottom edge initially, but then the outboard side has no guard at all and is fine.... dunno. :-/

Me neither, caliper slid as it should


due to tons of copper slip  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)

I reckon a full can of Andy B all over the discs will fix it, works on all brake parts, cures all ills, even if you had no ills start with.  :P  ;D

you dangle a tiny little maggot .......  ::)




and you're certain of a bite!  ;D  ;D ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

No fun else.  ;D
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Andy B on 04 August 2010, 00:14:27
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exactly the same here, well, worse actually, and posted similar thread, dont know why it happend, i put it down to the splash shield/backplate/whatever its called, being short at the bottom edge initially, but then the outboard side has no guard at all and is fine.... dunno. :-/

Me neither, caliper slid as it should


due to tons of copper slip  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)

I reckon a full can of Andy B all over the discs will fix it, works on all brake parts, cures all ills, even if you had no ills start with.  :P  ;D

you dangle a tiny little maggot .......  ::)




and you're certain of a bite!  ;D  ;D ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

No fun else.  ;D

 ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D Correct!
You know you'll have to have a present of a tin of the stuff if/when we ever meet!  :y  :y  :y  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 04 August 2010, 00:20:15
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exactly the same here, well, worse actually, and posted similar thread, dont know why it happend, i put it down to the splash shield/backplate/whatever its called, being short at the bottom edge initially, but then the outboard side has no guard at all and is fine.... dunno. :-/

Me neither, caliper slid as it should


due to tons of copper slip  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)

I reckon a full can of Andy B all over the discs will fix it, works on all brake parts, cures all ills, even if you had no ills start with.  :P  ;D

you dangle a tiny little maggot .......  ::)


and you're certain of a bite!  ;D  ;D ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

No fun else.  ;D

 ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D Correct!
You know you'll have to have a present of a tin of the stuff if/when we ever meet!  :y  :y  :y  ;D  ;D

Newent? Aerosol please. :)
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Andy B on 04 August 2010, 00:27:51
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Newent? Aerosol please. :)

I'll be there in our tin tent.

Heinz stores only does full fat tins of the stuff, no namby pamby spray cans  :y  :y  :y  :y
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 04 August 2010, 00:38:50
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Newent? Aerosol please. :)

I'll be there in our tin tent.

Heinz stores only does full fat tins of the stuff, no namby pamby spray cans  :y  :y  :y  :y
No silly string in brown then?
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Andy B on 04 August 2010, 00:48:51
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No silly string in brown then?

 :-? you've lost me now ......  :-/  :-/   ;)
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 August 2010, 09:56:02
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Newent? Aerosol please. :)

I'll be there in our tin tent.

Heinz stores only does full fat tins of the stuff, no namby pamby spray cans  :y  :y  :y  :y

I forced him to use one of those especially for you when he came over to help on the Westfield rebuild. ;D

Forgot to take a photo though. ::)

 ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 04 August 2010, 10:41:52
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Newent? Aerosol please. :)

I'll be there in our tin tent.

Heinz stores only does full fat tins of the stuff, no namby pamby spray cans  :y  :y  :y  :y

I forced him to use one of those especially for you when he came over to help on the Westfield rebuild. ;D

Forgot to take a photo though. ::)

 ;)

Kevin
Forced? It was the correct application iirc? Not rather calliper sliders :P   

Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 August 2010, 11:31:08
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Forced? It was the correct application iirc? Not rather calliper sliders :P   


 ;)
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 04 August 2010, 11:33:17
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Forced? It was the correct application iirc? Not rather calliper sliders :P   


 ;)
Pop rivets! (snigger)
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 04 August 2010, 12:49:57
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Forced? It was the correct application iirc? Not rather calliper sliders :P   


 ;)
Pop rivets! (snigger)



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......silence, your no fun Kev. ;D
Title: Re: Front Brake Disks
Post by: feeutfo on 04 August 2010, 13:17:57
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