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[GT]

So here is an up date on my efforts in carrying out servicing on the old Omega 2.2 Auto Estate.

>Front Discs and Pads renewed
>Rear pads renewed, cannot get the rear discs off, so any help on that would be good
>Changed and flushed out the coolant
>Changed Oil, Plugs & Filter
>Changed air filter and pollon filter
>Changed the Cam belt, tensioner, water pump and Drive belt
>Changed the cam cover gasket and 0 Rings need to clean out breather pipes next weekend, no oil was leaking, it just had a mess of sealing compound around the cam cover so i thought i would renew it anyway.
>Tracking and balanceing done, after four new tyres fitted, however still got a slight wobble when brakeing (just slight) problem before was bulge in tyre, but still got a few funny noise, so any body fancy giving my car a test drive with me please let me know, i  live in Dunstable, Beds


Things still need to do, and will need advice.

>Auto Gearbox oil check
>Rear disc replaced
>complete blow over to make her look the dog gonads

Anyway, thanks for all your advice, and i lookforward to your replies and help in the future, BIG WELL DONE OOF 

[albitz]

Youve done really well.

[omega3000]

Yes well done  Keep up the good work 

[martin42]

atleast you know what you have done and has been replaced unlike leaving it at a garage and taking a gamble on what they have done 
its all experiance and next time it will be easier 

[Abiton]

Regarding the rear discs, without wishing to insult your intelligence, you have released the handbrake before attempting to remove, right?

[GT]

  oh yes, and removed the little locking bolt... disc spins ok, but just could not get it off.. 

[Brikhead]

The slight wobble on braking is likely be down to worn steering or suspension components, usually either play in the wishbone bushes or the track rod ends.

Getting the rear drum off can be tricky, sometimes helps to slacken off the handbrake either at the cable or through holes in the rear backing plate (if fitted). I often still have to resort to a 'slight tap' from the hammer...

Maximum respect on your choice of career, you do a good job and perform a valuable service to our society.

[GT]

 

I will try gee it a tap with an ommer, and see if i con get the buggers off.

With regards to the play in the track rod ends and wishbone, i have pulled them and seem tight, may be i need someone in the local area to have a look.

With regards to being a Fire fighter, its just a job, but a dam goodun at that   

[Darth Loo-knee]

atleast you know what you have done and has been replaced unlike leaving it at a garage and taking a gamble on what they have done 
its all experiance and next time it will be easier 

Couldn't agree more 

[Darth Loo-knee]

I am sure there is a Guide somewhere to help with the rear disc. But there is a hole you can get a screw driver through, to enable you to turn a wheel to slacken & tighten the brake shoes in the hub. If you can slacken the shoes by turning this wheel then use a big screw driver, pribar or something to lever the disc/hub one side then hit with your hammer the opposite side where the shoes will rub not the disc they usually come off. Some can be rather stubborn though, clear off the lip of rust when its off, with a file the some emery cloth or sand paper.

Hope that helps and well on what you have achieved so far

[GT]

Hi All,

When i last had the rear wheels off, i looked through every hole with a flash light, but still could not see this star/wheel/rachet.. its a 2001 modle, do you think it would have one ?

[robson]

Sounds like you will have members knocking on your door for advice .Well done in such a short time.

[RobG]

Hi All,

When i last had the rear wheels off, i looked through every hole with a flash light, but still could not see this star/wheel/rachet.. its a 2001 modle, do you think it would have one ?

#15 in this pic

[GT]

Great photo,    but which bit do i have to un-screw to allow the brakes to take pressure off disc Rob ?   

[RobG]

#15, it`s a "starwheel" adjuster. Need to put a screwdriver through the hole to turn it