406 V6 brake discs and other stuff

Patxi · Post by **Patxi** » 25 Apr 2004, 01:40

Hi!
Wow, my first post on the Pug forum... [:)]!
Ok, here's what's up:
My 406 has 60.000Kms and my front brake discs are getting very thinner by the day. Being an auto, brakes are essential to get a stop [;)]
Is this an easy DIY job or not? For those who don't know, i have 2 lumbar disc hernias...[:(]
Also, i fitted 4 new Toyo tyres and recalibrated the steering. Still, the car starts to vibrate on the steering wheel at around 110Kms/h. The tyres and cals were done around 1000kms ago.
Just for a price check, what's the reference at GSf for my model's front discs?
Any wiring schemes for my car? I want to get an alarm fitted, and it hurts a bit giving away 125 euro for it.
Many thanks!

Homer · Post by **Homer** » 25 Apr 2004, 12:51

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Is this an easy DIY job or not? For those who don't know, i have 2 lumbar disc hernias...[:(]
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It should be a fairly straight forward job, usually the disks need a little tapping to free them.
But given your condition it shouldn't cost much to have it done by one of the tyre 'n' brake places. Just don't take any bullsh*t about six million other jobs that need doing urgently.

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 25 Apr 2004, 15:57

in ref to the alarm - will the original plip be used to arm/disarm the alarm or does the alarm have its own plip ?
is the car multiplexed ?

Patxi · Post by **Patxi** » 26 Apr 2004, 17:25

No multiplexing (thank God! I hate mux in the C5...!) and the alarm has it's own remote. I sure would like to add the extra feature of engine remote starting the alarm has, but having an immobiliser... [:(]
BTW, the alarm is from Rockwood USA (they make car audio components)
Thanks! [:)]

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 04 May 2004, 03:19

Forgot i was going to post this info,sorry but i don't know where the factory alarm plug is.
Cable Entry Point: R/H Bulkhead
Bonnet Switch Location: R/H Front Panel
Central Locking Type: Negative Multipoint

Fuel Cut: Cat Two As Standard
Positive (Min 2mm2) +30: Heavy Pink In L/H Kickwell
Ignition +15: Orange @ Factory Alarm Plug
Hazards: Brown & White @ Factory Alarm Plug

Door Switches: Cream In L/H Kickwell

Central Lock/Total Close: Lock = Thin Orange In L/H Kickwell
Unlock = Thin Brown In L/H Kickwell

Boot/Hatch Light: Rear Of Bootlight(Grey Or White)
Ground Point: Yellow/Green @ Alarm Plug

Patxi · Post by **Patxi** » 04 May 2004, 14:18

Thanks for the info Wheeler! [:D]
I'll check that out [;)]
Cheers!