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Post by bryan on Aug 7, 2018 20:18:37 GMT
The Lotus has failed its MOT on the rear brakes I'll be getting a new set of calipers fitted so hopefully sort out the problem. Does anyone know if a minor issue counts as a failure point ie a boot on the front suspension being worn, is it previously known as an advisory?
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Post by LandieMark on Aug 7, 2018 20:39:13 GMT
A severely deteriorated boot is classed as a minor fault according to the manual. It’s only a fail if it’s missing or split.
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Post by bryan on Aug 8, 2018 20:37:38 GMT
Cheers Mark, only the brakes to worry about then
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Post by Alex on Aug 8, 2018 22:51:17 GMT
For a car of that age I don’t think you can complain too much about that
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Post by bryan on Aug 9, 2018 4:56:49 GMT
But the brakes are no age! The rear set up and calipers on the elan are notoriously crap! I have history that they have been rebuilt several times, including once with me. Most service bits are nla.
I have bitten the bullet and ordered a PNM rear brake kit, which uses modified MK4 Golf calipers and resolves the issues for good aledgedly!
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Post by Roadsterstu on Aug 10, 2018 8:22:43 GMT
Is your new garage going to have a lift so you can work on the cars?
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Post by bryan on Aug 10, 2018 9:05:06 GMT
That's my plan (eventually) I want a lift so I can learn to work on the cats. Won't be very high though.
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