What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1018

marinabrian · 8th October 2019, 23:00

Replaced the front pads (Bendix), they had 3mm remaining with even wear.

As per normal with these, and the discs were replaced along with the pads last ( TRW discs, not Wanjitown Siming Mountain "OEM" spec) the outboard swept area of the disc was pristine, and the inboard side had a 3/8" ring of crust at the outer diameter of the disc.

The discs were removed, a chipping hammer used to knock of the crust, after which they were lightly machined to attain a decent surface, and refitted to the car, the runout checked, and finally built back up.

Annoyingly, I had bought two sets of Bendix pads when I bought the discs four years back, and when I opened up the box containing the new pads, I found that they contained a different brand

The original Bendix pads had an antisqueal coating on the back side, whereas the new ones did not .

Time will tell, I'll bed them in tomorrow and see how they perform........ho hum.

Brian

Dawn · 9th October 2019, 06:06

Just a tiny job for me. Fitted a replacement eyebrow as we discovered at the last Nano mine was held in with one screw and that fixing was hanging off!

bl52krz · 9th October 2019, 08:45

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Originally Posted by vacuman

Almost like new compared to these

I guess that was not yours, but how the heck can you drive round like that and not know something is wrong?

marinabrian · 9th October 2019, 19:18

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Replaced the front pads (Bendix), they had 3mm remaining with even wear.

As per normal with these, and the discs were replaced along with the pads last ( TRW discs, not Wanjitown Siming Mountain "OEM" spec) the outboard swept area of the disc was pristine, and the inboard side had a 3/8" ring of crust at the outer diameter of the disc.

The discs were removed, a chipping hammer used to knock of the crust, after which they were lightly machined to attain a decent surface, and refitted to the car, the runout checked, and finally built back up.

Annoyingly, I had bought two sets of Bendix pads when I bought the discs four years back, and when I opened up the box containing the new pads, I found that they contained a different brand

The original Bendix pads had an antisqueal coating on the back side, whereas the new ones did not .

Time will tell, I'll bed them in tomorrow and see how they perform........ho hum.

Brian

I have driven 130 miles today, and as soon as I got in from work I ordered a new set of brake pads.

Don't you simply love having to do the same job twice in quick succession due to pisspoor quality parts

Brian

trikey · 9th October 2019, 20:27

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

I have driven 130 miles today, and as soon as I got in from work I ordered a new set of brake pads.

Don't you simply love having to do the same job twice in quick succession due to pisspoor quality parts

Brian

Its not doing the job twice that's annoying Bri, its jacking it up, removing the wheel, getting the tools out etc.

marinabrian · 10th October 2019, 07:39

the pads I fitted were marked as Mintex despite being boxed in Bendix packaging.

I've fitted Mintex before, but these are coming off as soon as the Unipart ones arrive, and unceremoniously filed under B1N.

I suspect as to what has happened in the past, bearing in mind both boxes of pads were bought from the same seller, both Bendix, one set fitted years ago and the other kept in stock for "the next time"

Well the next time arrived, and once opened, it was fairly plain to see the pads differed in quality, in as much as the Bendix pads had a coating on the metal backing, and the Mintex ones did not.

Not withstanding, I fitted them, and the result is under light pedal pressure, horrendous brake squeal.

I've ordered some new old stock GBD342AF, as unlike the "Mintex" pads, these are unlikely to be absolute rubbish.

Brian

Rogue · 10th October 2019, 19:35

Wasn't really me but i did help a little

Fitted Halogen Projectors, far better than stock

Intercooler O rings changed at the same time which has cured a little flat spot just before 2k rpm.

Cheers again Andy

trikey · 10th October 2019, 19:46

No probs Pete, How was the drive home?

Rogue · 10th October 2019, 19:52

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Originally Posted by trikey

No probs Pete, How was the drive home?

Bright... lol ... Dipped is much better and high beam is very good

Might just notch up the offside dipped a little but they seem pretty much on aim otherwise

trikey · 10th October 2019, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Rogue

Bright... lol ... Dipped is much better and high beam is very good

Might just notch up the offside dipped a little but they seem pretty much on aim otherwise

That's good then

10th October 2019, 19:35	#10177
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,645 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	Wasn't really me but i did help a little Fitted Halogen Projectors, far better than stock Intercooler O rings changed at the same time which has cured a little flat spot just before 2k rpm. Cheers again Andy __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT Last edited by Rogue; 10th October 2019 at 19:37..

10th October 2019, 19:46	#10178
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	No probs Pete, How was the drive home? __________________ Lest we forget..

8th October 2019, 23:00	#10171
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Replaced the front pads (Bendix), they had 3mm remaining with even wear. As per normal with these, and the discs were replaced along with the pads last ( TRW discs, not Wanjitown Siming Mountain "OEM" spec) the outboard swept area of the disc was pristine, and the inboard side had a 3/8" ring of crust at the outer diameter of the disc. The discs were removed, a chipping hammer used to knock of the crust, after which they were lightly machined to attain a decent surface, and refitted to the car, the runout checked, and finally built back up. Annoyingly, I had bought two sets of Bendix pads when I bought the discs four years back, and when I opened up the box containing the new pads, I found that they contained a different brand The original Bendix pads had an antisqueal coating on the back side, whereas the new ones did not . Time will tell, I'll bed them in tomorrow and see how they perform........ho hum. Brian

9th October 2019, 06:06	#10172
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Just a tiny job for me. Fitted a replacement eyebrow as we discovered at the last Nano mine was held in with one screw and that fixing was hanging off!

10th October 2019, 07:39	#10176
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	the pads I fitted were marked as Mintex despite being boxed in Bendix packaging. I've fitted Mintex before, but these are coming off as soon as the Unipart ones arrive, and unceremoniously filed under B1N. I suspect as to what has happened in the past, bearing in mind both boxes of pads were bought from the same seller, both Bendix, one set fitted years ago and the other kept in stock for "the next time" Well the next time arrived, and once opened, it was fairly plain to see the pads differed in quality, in as much as the Bendix pads had a coating on the metal backing, and the Mintex ones did not. Not withstanding, I fitted them, and the result is under light pedal pressure, horrendous brake squeal. I've ordered some new old stock GBD342AF, as unlike the "Mintex" pads, these are unlikely to be absolute rubbish. Brian