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pusb
Do you have to take the brakes apart to get the disc shields off? Mine are rattling :(
Jan 30 2015 08:39 PM
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RedRuby
Yes, you need to remove the pads and then the two bolts holding the caliper and shields to the hub. No need to drain system just hang the caliper up with a piece of wire to take strain off the flexi pipe.
Jan 30 2015 09:31 PM -
oscat
You could always just pull them off... Mine managed to fall off on their own accord!
Jan 30 2015 10:39 PM -
1984mini25
if you use a pair of water pump pliers you can push the pads back just enough to remove the calliper without having to even remove the pads, disturbing the split pins that would then need to be replaced. just remer to pump the pedal a few times when everything is back together before you drive off though.
Jan 30 2015 11:21 PM
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lyndseyp27
Ok so my car is having its loom done as we speak. I have had a message saying that the loom originally in had an immobiliser which my Mayfair shouldn't have. Then another stating they think it's a cooper that's had an engine change. I'm so confused :-/ how do I find out? Log book and mycarcheck both say Mayfair.
Jan 30 2015 08:31 PM
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lyndseyp27
No no you've been great - im definitely a bury my head in the sand kinda girl :(
Jan 31 2015 12:23 AM -
M J W J
It could just be British Leylend build quality. They may have just run out of Mayfair wiring looms that day so stuck one in from a cooper.
My Dad's first mini van was wired up wrong from the factory and it had a saloon front grill fitted as someone had dented the metal panel underneath and was trying to cover the damage. His van was bought brand new from a dealership.
There should be a number on the front slam panel and under the weather strip on the scuttle. These s...
Jan 31 2015 01:07 PM -
ukcooper
Its the right loom as rover did a cross over loom when going from carbs to spi , lots of sprite minis are the same i thinks 1992 to 1993 and should have the fan in the inner wing.
Jan 31 2015 02:22 PM
Perrylawrence96
Now a shooter for #SouthEastMedia, any photoshoots in essex wanted please message me
Jan 30 2015 04:42 PM
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Miniminx71
Oh dear. Sounds like your week is going to go downhill from now on.
Jan 30 2015 03:22 PM -
Marcos Controls
Indeed, just hope it's on my feet and not my face
Jan 30 2015 03:31 PM
'Chop'
So who wants to donate a shell for my latest project? Chop, Chop.... literally :-)
Jan 30 2015 11:49 AM
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Anthony30
Can't wait to see the next one. Noticed your car at Bingley. Very nice. :)
Jan 30 2015 12:54 PM
Perrylawrence96
my mini has been chosen to be a auto glym show car at the Fast show in march! feeling over the moon!
Jan 30 2015 11:08 AM
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Perrylawrence96
thankyou! feel over the moon!!
Jan 30 2015 11:13 AM -
Miniminx71
Well done. AutoGlym are the best.
Jan 30 2015 11:17 AM -
Perrylawrence96
I know! hopefully some freebies ;)!
Jan 30 2015 11:23 AM
The Matt
Anyone know much about apprenticeships? I'm thinking of employing an apprentice in the not too distant future.
Jan 30 2015 08:57 AM
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The Matt
I'm sure I can sort out a package for the right applicant!
Jan 30 2015 04:34 PM -
Zara
I need a package
Jan 30 2015 04:53 PM -
The Matt
Come see me for interview! :)
Jan 30 2015 04:55 PM
lyndseyp27
Ok, So who's doing the Riviera Run then...? Also, has anyone done this before. How is it?
Jan 29 2015 10:33 PM
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lyndseyp27
Bingerz. Not bangerz.
Jan 30 2015 07:38 PM -
leaky
My life dream would be to win the euro millions buy a house down in Cornwall with a nice garage have lots of awesome cars and just spent my time drinking cider, chilling on the beach and being a volunteer for the RLNI. Perfect! Just need to get a few million first haha
Jan 30 2015 09:23 PM -
lyndseyp27
I'm working on that same dream. But instead or RLNI Id volunteer at Healeys cyder Farm haha
Jan 30 2015 09:45 PM
Mini Mega828
From everywhere iv heard its snowing Apart from where i live... not fair
Jan 29 2015 07:07 PM
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Mini Mega828
aha fair enough :/ im just bored of the same cold wet weather
Jan 29 2015 10:45 PM -
lyndseyp27
where as snow is lovely and warm and dry ;) hehe I love snow. Until it goes horrible. Take a roadtrip to Buxton or the Peak district in the mini - they have loads - would be fun! Convoy up - be like minis on ice haha
Jan 29 2015 10:50 PM -
Mini Mega828
ahaha well 1 day i think il have to sounds like lots of fun :)
Jan 30 2015 10:05 AM
MrBounce
Poor Sherman the cat has been outside all day. He's not had experience of falling snow before. Terrified doesn't come close!!
Jan 29 2015 04:52 PM
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Miniminx71
Mine ran out and then ran back in again. She's been sat with her face glued to the window for the best part of two hours now. Fascinated.
Jan 29 2015 04:54 PM -
lyndseyp27
Oh bless him.
Jan 29 2015 06:12 PM
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willava182
I was really sunny and warm all day here -_- I want snow :(
Jan 29 2015 07:34 PM -
The Matt
We've got none here. :D
Jan 30 2015 08:45 AM
matt050990
Why does no one sell the original style seats as a set? I can only find covers.
Jan 29 2015 09:55 AM
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Pingu
There Newton! That's what we getting but they are tad expensive
Jan 29 2015 01:33 PM -
matt050990
Surely they can be made up from scratch? You can make any other styles but not these?
My frames aren't in top condition so can't swap them and don't fancy recovering myself!
Jan 29 2015 02:18 PM -
Pingu
We be selling ours in the end lol as my heart is on all Newton interior
Jan 29 2015 03:44 PM
