Moans and Pet Hates - Part 8
09-09-2014, 14:41
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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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.
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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.
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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.
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09-09-2014, 15:02
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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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.
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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.
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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.
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09-09-2014, 15:16
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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.
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09-09-2014, 17:14
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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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.
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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
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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.
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Yep can't imagine the setup being too ferocious as it is.
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09-09-2014, 17:28
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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.
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09-09-2014, 17:35
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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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.
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You could reprogram it with a large axe.
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09-09-2014, 18:47
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
Bird poo on windows.
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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You could reprogram it with a large axe.
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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.
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10-09-2014, 15:50
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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.
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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.
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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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.
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10-09-2014, 17:37
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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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.
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Sorry to hear that dilli.
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10-09-2014, 17:44
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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!
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
Travel sickness. What is it with me and automatic cars?
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10-09-2014, 18:25
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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Travel sickness. What is it with me and automatic cars?
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Automatic travel sickness by the sound of things
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