lost faith in mechanic - Page 4

kc13661 · 21st April 2017, 07:27

Got to say.... If it was me and I had someone else looking at the car that has basic capabilities, then the other disc would be done as well.

Never do only one side

wullie480 · 21st April 2017, 08:40

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Originally Posted by humptynumpty

I havnt worked in 3 months im needing car for new job on monday and am borrowing money from sister for tax, insurance and fuel so as brake disc had finally been done and welding almost done and i will get other brake done with first lot of pay can he fail car again on mot when he just said it needed a o/s disc changed and patch in o/s sill that is what is done

Your cutting corners by only changing one side & yes they can fail it for only changing one side if there is an imbalance.

I'll hazard a guess that you have used the old pads & shoes as well?

You may have been better buying a car with a valid MOT and getting the zt repaired when you had the funds to repair it properly.

If your going to ask for advice then please at least try to take it on board.

humptynumpty · 21st April 2017, 09:33

Both sides had new brake pads fitted and i have always in past changed discs at same time, i have never before not been able to gat caliper bolts off not even on other 3 r75s but couldnt this time, tester says if all fitted and working properly should be ok and imbalance is normally on front more but i do not intend to leave other disc long

humptynumpty · 21st April 2017, 12:27

Well MOT is passed but clutch isnt very good, wouldnt go in gear and stalling but master was full so i have cut condom to act as a sealing ring and put cap back on with pipe in it then put 2 caps of brake fluid down tube and it was coming out from seal on mc lid, but clutch now feels ok again but im going to get it done in next couple o months as an investment

wullie480 · 21st April 2017, 16:34

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Originally Posted by humptynumpty

Well MOT is passed but clutch isnt very good, wouldnt go in gear and stalling but master was full so i have cut condom to act as a sealing ring and put cap back on with pipe in it then put 2 caps of brake fluid down tube and it was coming out from seal on mc lid, but clutch now feels ok again but im going to get it done in next couple o months as an investment

Sounds like more trouble ahead hopefully it lasts until you have the funds.

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humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	Both sides had new brake pads fitted and i have always in past changed discs at same time, i have never before not been able to gat caliper bolts off not even on other 3 r75s but couldnt this time, tester says if all fitted and working properly should be ok and imbalance is normally on front more but i do not intend to leave other disc long

21st April 2017, 12:27	#34
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	Well MOT is passed but clutch isnt very good, wouldnt go in gear and stalling but master was full so i have cut condom to act as a sealing ring and put cap back on with pipe in it then put 2 caps of brake fluid down tube and it was coming out from seal on mc lid, but clutch now feels ok again but im going to get it done in next couple o months as an investment