What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1112

trikey · 11th April 2020, 19:37

Did three oil and filter changes, hopefully the rest of the service items will be here before next weekend, removed the rear bumper on the gold one and cleaned behind it, finally got the fbh working too.. trouble is one remote fires up both cars 🤣 I shall have to resync them tomorrow.

Arctic · 11th April 2020, 21:17

Adjusted the rear brake shoes ready for it's mot on Wednesday, couple of other tings to double check before then which I will do tomorrow.

bl52krz · 11th April 2020, 21:35

All the best for Wednesday Steve. Done the same adjusting on the silver one yesterday.

Blink · 12th April 2020, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by skellum

....Wrong caliper!
Removed the original, and as soon as I offered up the replacement saw it was similar but the 'jaws' are too wide. Far too loose over the new pads, with a good 10mm of play.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluebird

Sounds like a vented caliper from a 180 or a 190.

Yes, solid rear discs use narrower calipers than vented discs. I think these are the numbers for the rear.

Carriers: solid - SXP100010 / vented - SXP000050
Calipers: solid - SOB100020 or SOB100030 / vented - SOB000040 or SOB000050

Numbers from https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for....php?p=1318951

Some of them are listed on Rimmers - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001572

Blink · 12th April 2020, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by skellum

... Replaced nearside front-to-back brake pipe, using CuNiFer and stainless unions. ...

Where did you buy the stainless unions?

skellum · 12th April 2020, 10:48

Thanks Blink.

Stainless unions:
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/stainl...le-brake-union

Will be getting back to the company who supplied the caliper. Makes sense that the one I have is meant for a much deeper vented disc.
Usually I'd go to my local motor factor for this- they're normally OK on price and it's good to support local businesses who you might just need in an emergency one day.
They're currently closed on account of lock-down.
Thanks again for the part numbers

marinabrian · 12th April 2020, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by skellum

Thanks Blink.

Stainless unions:
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/stainl...le-brake-union

Will be getting back to the company who supplied the caliper. Makes sense that the one I have is meant for a much deeper vented disc.
Usually I'd go to my local motor factor for this- they're normally OK on price and it's good to support local businesses who you might just need in an emergency one day.
They're currently closed on account of lock-down.
Thanks again for the part numbers

3/8" UNF

Err, no no NO NO !!!!

If you are wanting the correct size, take a look HERE a tad on the pricey side though, and dare I say completely unnecessary

Brian

skellum · 12th April 2020, 17:02

Thank you marinabrian, posted that much too quickly- right website wrong linky!

Absolutely true, they are extravagant. Found them when I was doing the brakes on a TF. Unions were all exposed to the elements and seized solid. Ended up being a complete pain to undo. I hope that if I ever have to go back to one of these they'll be less hassle.
Cheers!

trikey · 12th April 2020, 17:17

Got in the boot with a mirror and a torch while Deb turned the hosepipe on, not very comfortable when you are 6’ tall.

The upside is I managed to find the source of the water leak that has been annoying me for months, turned out it was a seam and the seam sealer has become porous over time.

A good clean and degrease, then three separate coverings with Captain Tolleys should see it repaired.

I might now be able to refit all the boot panels that have been in my shed for the last three months!

Blink · 12th April 2020, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by skellum

Thank you marinabrian, posted that much too quickly- right website wrong linky!

Absolutely true, they are extravagant. Found them when I was doing the brakes on a TF. Unions were all exposed to the elements and seized solid. Ended up being a complete pain to undo. I hope that if I ever have to go back to one of these they'll be less hassle.
Cheers!

May be a good idea to coat them with Dynax S50 or Dynax UC - it can be brushed on if sprayed into a small container first.

11th April 2020, 19:37	#11111
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,774 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Did three oil and filter changes, hopefully the rest of the service items will be here before next weekend, removed the rear bumper on the gold one and cleaned behind it, finally got the fbh working too.. trouble is one remote fires up both cars 🤣 I shall have to resync them tomorrow. __________________ Lest we forget..

11th April 2020, 21:35	#11113
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,396 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	All the best for Wednesday Steve. Done the same adjusting on the silver one yesterday. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

12th April 2020, 17:17	#11119
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,774 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Got in the boot with a mirror and a torch while Deb turned the hosepipe on, not very comfortable when you are 6’ tall. The upside is I managed to find the source of the water leak that has been annoying me for months, turned out it was a seam and the seam sealer has become porous over time. A good clean and degrease, then three separate coverings with Captain Tolleys should see it repaired. I might now be able to refit all the boot panels that have been in my shed for the last three months! __________________ Lest we forget..

12th April 2020, 10:48	#11116
skellum Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Stornoway Posts: 115 Thanks: 17 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Thanks Blink. Stainless unions: https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/stainl...le-brake-union Will be getting back to the company who supplied the caliper. Makes sense that the one I have is meant for a much deeper vented disc. Usually I'd go to my local motor factor for this- they're normally OK on price and it's good to support local businesses who you might just need in an emergency one day. They're currently closed on account of lock-down. Thanks again for the part numbers

12th April 2020, 17:02	#11118
skellum Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Stornoway Posts: 115 Thanks: 17 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Thank you marinabrian, posted that much too quickly- right website wrong linky! Absolutely true, they are extravagant. Found them when I was doing the brakes on a TF. Unions were all exposed to the elements and seized solid. Ended up being a complete pain to undo. I hope that if I ever have to go back to one of these they'll be less hassle. Cheers!