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rhyds

09-09-2014 14:41

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35726761)

Been doing a pre MOT inspection of the Metro GTi 16v. Found a few simple to fix things but the big ticket item is the rear subframe mounts are badly corroded. I poked them with a screwdriver and now there's some holes. Frame also looks a bit dodgy :(

I need to replace the rear flexible brake hoses, going to upgrade to fully braided all round to pick up the braking, which also needs the frame to be dropped so I think I'll remove the frame completely to allow for refurbishment and to get better access for my MIG welder onto the mounting areas for putting in some new metal.

Least I can do the work and before somebody says scrap the car, one of this model went for over £3K on ebay recently and it wasn't mint. They're so rare now that the value is only going one way: up. :)

FWIW I'd avoid braded hoses. I put a set of goodridge ones on my 45 and both fronts failed. I much rather decent OEM spec rubber hoses for road use now.

Does your GTi have the vented front discs? I always found the solid disc/drum setup on my 1.1s pretty good, especially after nipping the rear brake adjusters up.

---------- Post added at 14:41 ---------- Previous post was at 14:36 ----------

As for today's moan, Orange/EE want 10 working days (also known as two weeks) to generate my Galaxy S3's phone unlock code. Now I know I could play about and root the phone and unlock it myself, but I'd rather not brick the phone until I've worked out my plan for replacing it.

heero_yuy

09-09-2014 15:02

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

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Originally Posted by rhyds (Post 35727703)

FWIW I'd avoid braded hoses. I put a set of goodridge ones on my 45 and both fronts failed. I much rather decent OEM spec rubber hoses for road use now.

Mmm. Something to think about. Modders reckon they tighten up the brake feel and take some slop out of the action. I'll go see what the peeps think on the mg-rover.org forum.

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Does your GTi have the vented front discs? I always found the solid disc/drum setup on my 1.1s pretty good, especially after nipping the rear brake adjusters up.

Fronts are fully vented with sliding calipers and very positive. Rear drums are basically like the old mini: Leading / trailing shoe. Last couple of MOTs I've struggled with them to get enough brake action to keep the tester happy, I wonder if the criteria has been changed? Though the handbrake does hold on a 1 in 6 hill (backwards!) as I discovered recently.

Mind you the last thing you want when anchoring up hard is for the rear braking to be too agressive.

rhyds

09-09-2014 15:16

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

Sounds like my old metros. I'd start by stripping and checking the shoes/mechanisms both sides, before cleaning and greasing everything and then setting the brake adjusters carefully (I borrowed my dad's old mini brake adjusting spanner from 1970-odd...). It might be an idea to dig out a new fitting kit (springs etc) as the old ones might be getting a bit tired by now.

I can't remember if metros had a brake biasing/compensator system set up, but I doubt you'll cause rear brake overkill with the drums.

heero_yuy

09-09-2014 17:14

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

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Originally Posted by rhyds (Post 35727714)

Greetings to a fellow Metro/R100 owner. :)

I usually strip down the drum assembles each year and do the necessary. I had the garage do it last time just to get the ticket plus I was fed up with it failing on that one item despite everything looking perfect. They put in a new set of shoes but not really convinced.

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I can't remember if metros had a brake biasing/compensator system set up

There are rear compensator valves plus the handbrake has a equiliser unit.

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but I doubt you'll cause rear brake overkill with the drums.

Yep can't imagine the setup being too ferocious as it is. :D

MalteseFalcon

09-09-2014 17:28

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

So swapping a TiVo box for another because every time I change channel it freezes was meant to solve the issue? Bull. Now got to call Virgin tomorrow, and see if I can sort it out once and for all.

heero_yuy

09-09-2014 17:35

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35727738)

So swapping a TiVo box for another because every time I change channel it freezes was meant to solve the issue? Bull. Now got to call Virgin tomorrow, and see if I can sort it out once and for all.

You could reprogram it with a large axe. :D

weenie

09-09-2014 18:47

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

Bird poo on windows.

MalteseFalcon

09-09-2014 21:15

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35727740)

You could reprogram it with a large axe. :D

Might well do that. Virgin keep saying they cannot see any problem. As I have nothing recording from half ten tonight I might do a reboot see if that helps things.

dilli-theclaw

10-09-2014 15:50

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

Well - after I sprung another leak last night (and against my better judgement) the boss called the foot clinic this morning. Net result ANOTHER day in hospital and another cast.

denphone

10-09-2014 15:52

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

l am sorry to hear that you have had to go to hospital again dilli and l do hope things improve for you as soon as possible.

joglynne

10-09-2014 15:54

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35727952)

Well - after I sprung another leak last night (and against my better judgement) the boss called the foot clinic this morning. Net result ANOTHER day in hospital and another cast.

Please pass on a rep to Natalie from me.

weenie

10-09-2014 17:37

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35727952)

Well - after I sprung another leak last night (and against my better judgement) the boss called the foot clinic this morning. Net result ANOTHER day in hospital and another cast.

Sorry to hear that dilli.

SnoopZ

10-09-2014 17:44

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

My moan is i had a viewing of my house expected today but the only person to turn up was the estate agent!

ThunderPants73

10-09-2014 18:21

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8

Travel sickness. What is it with me and automatic cars?

weenie

10-09-2014 18:25

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8