SMARTLY Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Should spin freely otherwise it'll overheat I guess. Did you torque it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I didn't fit it I got it done at the centre. I think the hub nut could be over torqued so I'll go over to get it checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I changed the pads yesterday and when I got to the OSF and started pushing the piston back fluid began to weep out, which reminded me I had that problem 3 years ago when I first changed them (at the start of this thread). I can't be sure but I think more fluid seeped out this time, it was less than half a teaspoon but the piston seal does look quite old and worn now (dry and cracking). The pedal felt abit soft to me afterwards so we bled them and I took it for a spin, they seemed better to me but I got the missus to check. She said the pedal is firmer and the brakes sharper but they still need to bed in. One thing I noticed is that if you brake hard the pedal does more or less travel to the floor, which I also noticed on the Accord - must be a Honda thing? I think I had better replace that caliper though once the MOT is done next week, I'd imagine it's the internal seal that is letting fluid past and it will only get worse? It doesn't seem to affect the normal workings of the caliper though. I did spot a mistake I made when I first fitted these and that was I didn't remove the paint from the edges of the pads (I always do this now). The OSF pads were wedged in the carrier and needed prising out, the wear on them shows how they weren't really moving. I'm surprised the brakes still felt good TBH. NSF - These weren't too bad and the wear more or less even. OSF - The inside pad was wedged in the most and hasn't worn much. With the bearing I'm not sure what happened, I took it over for Joe to check and the wheel was spinning ok with and without the caliper on. I must have been imagining it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 A slightly weeping piston is common place, it wouldn't faze me if it was my car plus the peddle pressure will pick up once the pads bed in. Looking at the side of the most worn pad you can see it's not been moving in the carrier "seized" methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 So you think I should leave it then and not change it? I had completely forgot it weeped when I first changed them but that is the first time I've ever experienced it, I've never had it happened on any other car. The fronts shouldn't need doing again for at least another 3 years I'd imagine, the car does less than 8k miles a year. Good point about the side of the pad, yes you can tell it's not been moving. It also looks like the material is breaking away from the back part of the pad? I always remove the paint now and make sure they are moving freely in the carrier before refitting and I use plenty of copper grease After seeing those pads I'm going to strip the Accords front brakes and clean them up and see how much meat is left on them. It could be part of the reason I think they feel soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I wouldn't change it unless i felt there's an issue with pressure or the pads get wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Cool, I'll leave it for now then. As said it only weeps when you push the piston back, once that's done it stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Honestly mate i've seen that 1000's of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Passed the MOT on Saturday with no advisories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yay ....... Bet your well chuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yep, it's always good when it passes. I've been using someone my Dad use in Essex the last few years, I didn't get on with the ones I tried around here they were too strict/picky IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I prefer to use testing stations that don't do repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I prefer to use testing stations that don't do repairs. I tried one of the council run testing stations and he was the most picky!! Although he did pass the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 At the end of the day we want a safe car, ever more so when kids are involved, but what we don't want is an over vigilant opinion in order to gain repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 The first tester I tried up here for the Mondeo wanted something like £250 to supply/replace the rear brakes. Yes they needed doing but the parts are £50 so £200 for an hours labour is abit steep! The council run MOT station (just do tests no repairs) moaned about my sat nav holder, my airfreshener and the slightly blue tint on my headlight bulbs, even though they were legal. Getting it done in Essex is no bother, I can tie it in with seeing the family so for now I'm happy using that place. They don't fish for work and know I always maintain the cars. The Civic for instance has had a new wheel bearing, ball joint, drop links and front brake pads in the last month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 When i worked at STS the tester there would get a bonus if he sold headlight alignment and wheel alignment, make of that what you will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 When i worked at STS the tester there would get a bonus if he sold headlight alignment and wheel alignment, make of that what you will "Sold" headlight alignment? Is that a thing? In the past if my headlights have been out of line during an MOT they just adjust them while doing the test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 When i worked at STS the tester there would get a bonus if he sold headlight alignment and wheel alignment, make of that what you will "Sold" headlight alignment? Is that a thing? In the past if my headlights have been out of line during an MOT they just adjust them while doing the test! +1 - sounds like a scam! I can't even remember the last time I need the headlight alignment done but I think it only takes a minute or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 That's how it was..... Trust me i didn't like it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 So I've been thinking of changing the fan belt soon as it's looking abit worn now and had a look in the Haynes to see how it's done. It only goes around 3 pulleys so I thought it would be easy but it seems I have to remove the wheel, remove arch liner, loosen the alternator to release the tension and then I can change it. What a faff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Just had a text from the missus saying the car won't start! Her Dad came out and got it started, I guess he jump started it but she never said. He thinks it might be the alternator but I'm pretty sure the battery light comes on if that's the issue? The battery is only 2 years old but I think all her town driving is killing it. She does a couple of miles, turns off car, starts it, does a couple more miles, turns the car off and repeat several times every day! It does get a run on the motorway for 10 miles sometimes but I reckon it's new battery time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Guess you'll need to put a meter on it , but the first sign of cold weather will always highlight a poor battery I was once told it takes 7 miles of driving to top up the battery after starting it . Is a battery conditioner out of the question at your place ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 That's an interesting fact, I guess it definitely takes more than a couple of miles! I'll take it off later and charge it overnight, she doesn't need the car tomorrow. I could probably use a battery conditioner but when would you leave that plugged in, every night or once a week just to make sure it's fully charged? I might get one of these testers, I hate using multi meters - http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/battery-and-alternator-checker-fu00a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I hope you do lots of engine oil changes if all she does is drive it for a couple of miles and turns it off... Mega engine wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 She don't do many miles so just the yearly ones. Apparently when she tried it was turning over but was getting a scraping noise and it wouldn't start but when her Dad turned up it start straight away. Sounds like the starter motor might have got stuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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