C5 serious suspension fault

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Harlequin
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Re: C5 serious suspension fault

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I shall post photo`s , but OMFG they are finally OFF - 2 x 18v batteries with a snap on impact wrench and a lot of swearing , 2 bents bolts , a can of plus gas and pads that have never been changed
Simon
lexi
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Re: C5 serious suspension fault

Post by lexi »

Sounds about right Simon! :lol:
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Harlequin
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Re: C5 serious suspension fault

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as promised - enjoy my rear brakes!
Attachments
lip on edge of calliper
lip on edge of calliper
snapped bolt and cover
snapped bolt and cover
bent bolt
bent bolt
corroded calliper
corroded calliper
corroded mount
corroded mount
have these ever been changed?
have these ever been changed?
quality pads
quality pads
Simon
Harlequin
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Re: C5 serious suspension fault

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Happy days ! Brakes all taken to pieces , cleaned and fixed! MOT will be this week ! oil change and fuel filter on Tuesday as well :D
Simon
Harlequin
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Re: C5 serious suspension fault

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all sorted for £14 (bolts) and a set of pads (and a case of beer for a friend!
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calliper 2.jpg
Simon