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Ratty

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MOT Failure
« on: 12 February 2010, 14:00:08 »
My Miggy just failed the MOT :(

Handbrake adjustment, was gonna do this myself but we've not really had the weather to get under the car to do it My arthritis would have complained too much.

Offside Front Suspension Arm Excessive play (wishbone?)

Nearside front brake binding

they quoted me £80 inc P&L for the wishbone and £55 plus parts for the brakes and handbrake.

I know the wishbone will be a pattern part as I don't have the money for a genuine one even though I know it's false economy.

does this seem a reasonable price?



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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #1 on: 12 February 2010, 14:13:44 »
It's not a bad price Ratty, I'd do it cheaper ;D ;D
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #2 on: 12 February 2010, 14:13:52 »
That's not too disatrous.

On the face of it the prices are not bad but it comes down to what quality parts they use and whether they do the job properly.

Given the weather and your arhritis I would be inclined to accept (unless one of the mechanics on here is close enough to you..) but check that he will do the handbrake properly (check the guide on here) and torque the wishbone up with the car on the ground.

NB you should really do the wishbone in pairs and will need a geometry esp camber set up afterwards.
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #3 on: 12 February 2010, 14:26:14 »
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It's not a bad price Ratty, I'd do it cheaper ;D ;D

That sounds like an offer too good to refuse :y :y :y
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #4 on: 12 February 2010, 14:41:00 »

Sounds good to me!  :y Arthritis is'nt funny.  :'( Let somebody else crawl about underneath in the cold. :-?
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #5 on: 12 February 2010, 16:22:17 »
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It's not a bad price Ratty, I'd do it cheaper ;D ;D

How much cheaper? ;) bear in mind that you're west Brum? so would have to figure in fuel etc

the thing that is worrying me is the binding brake what would this most likely be? bad disc, stuck piston, pads?
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« Reply #6 on: 12 February 2010, 16:31:28 »
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It's not a bad price Ratty, I'd do it cheaper ;D ;D

How much cheaper? ;) bear in mind that you're west Brum? so would have to figure in fuel etc

the thing that is worrying me is the binding brake what would this most likely be? bad disc, stuck piston, pads?

That's the most likely cause but I can have a look ;) I'll get some prices in the morning as I've got to go in and order some stuff for monday anyway and PM you :y
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #7 on: 12 February 2010, 16:53:03 »
Thanks :D  :y
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #8 on: 12 February 2010, 17:47:35 »
What a brilliant site, there are so many guys willing to help. Well done chaps, [size=16]power to the OOF[/size] :y :y :y
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #9 on: 13 February 2010, 08:55:49 »
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Arthritis is'nt funny. 

You have my agreement on that one      :(
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #10 on: 13 February 2010, 14:38:16 »
PM on it's way Ratty :y
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Re: MOT Failure
« Reply #11 on: 13 February 2010, 14:46:35 »
received and replied  :y
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