I hope there aren't any problems, I changed the front discs & pads yesterday because they were badly lipped, adjusted the handbrake today for good measure!
Fingers crossed!
MOT tomorrow!
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teamster1975
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MOT tomorrow!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: MOT tomorrow!
Good luck with the mot, I hope all goes well.
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
Good luck .. and lets hope the examiner isn't in a foul mood 
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
Good luck matey... 
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
Good luck mate, you can always tell the tester jokes to distract him (tried and, ahem, tested 
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
have you checked the orangeness of your indicators? (yes i'm still fuming over that one... 
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more to the point, have you checked the number plate lights? i keep forgetting that
)more to the point, have you checked the number plate lights? i keep forgetting that
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
Best of luck tomorrow.
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
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teamster1975
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
Thanks everyone 
I'll report back tomorrow with the result!
I'll report back tomorrow with the result!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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teamster1975
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
It failed on a split in the OS steering rack gaitor 
Advisory on the hand brake efficiency (LMAO!) & front tyres close to limit
All fixed & legal now!
Advisory on the hand brake efficiency (LMAO!) & front tyres close to limit
All fixed & legal now!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: MOT tomorrow!
WOOOOHOOOOO!
Mine goes into the panel beaters this week and then new engine mounts, control arms and tie rods the week after!
Mine goes into the panel beaters this week and then new engine mounts, control arms and tie rods the week after!
1997 406 D8 ST Manual 2.0L!
Re: MOT tomorrow!
teamster1975 wrote:It failed on a split in the OS steering rack gaitor
Advisory on the hand brake efficiency (LMAO!) & front tyres close to limit
All fixed & legal now!
Good to know all is well
I still don't see why there are problems with the handbrake on these, I would love to get my hands on one that isn't working properly and understand why not....mine works perfectly.
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
Well done Teamy 
FWIW my handbrake works OK too
FWIW my handbrake works OK too
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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teamster1975
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Re: MOT tomorrow!
There must be a severe flaw in my adjusting technique; I've replaced the cables, discs & shoes and it's still crap (If I get the car to remain still on a hill there's no hope in hell that my wife would release the handbrake!!!)jasper5 wrote:I still don't see why there are problems with the handbrake on these, I would love to get my hands on one that isn't working properly and understand why not....mine works perfectly.
Please correct me if I'm wrong Jasper, I've followed Haynes procedure to the letter.
Release lever, tighten adjusters until each wheel won't turn, turn adjusters out 6 notches, the cable adjustment I can't recall but again I followed Haynes.
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Thanks for the good wishes everyone
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: MOT tomorrow!
I'm certain mine's down to the backplates flexing (what's left of them!). I can have it set so there's serious drag on both wheels, then force the handbrake a couple of notches up, and it'll still not hold
...£90 per backplate...
...£90 per backplate...
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang