supra steveo Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Well i took my car in for its mot the other day, and it failed 1. worn front tyres, i didnt think they were that bad , the tread was ok just a few cracks in the walls so now ive put the 16s on now 2. front brakes, they were borader line but he decided to pick up that point aswell ,i ordered to pads straight away (£30 from part co think i will stop using toyota now they just seem to times the price by 2 ) 3. rear left brake sticking , i took the caliper off to have a look at the brake that was stiff and that seemed to free off the stiffness so i think the piston is sticking i tried to push the piston back in and it seemed to free it up a little bit but i think the caliper is on its way out , thinking about a UK spec upgrade and last on the list ... 4.the rear fog light, the switch wasnt put on properly and ive just gone completly numb in the head so said if you can fit the 3 wires on the switch i will pay for the job because i can remeber how to check what is what lol so now ive left the car down south and i am going to sorn it for the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Bad Luck chap. After all the hassle you've had over the past few months. Hope you get it sorted as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 lol few month .... try few year i think its ready to go back just need to fit the brake pads that are sitting in the passenger seat now and fit the fog light switch life is slowly getting better tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Mines getting done now :S Never used to fear MOTs apart from in the Supe, although it's more emissions I'm scared of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 flew through the emissions test, dont think you will have anything to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 2. front brakes, they were borader line but he decided to pick up that point aswell ,i ordered to pads straight away (£30 from part co think i will stop using toyota now they just seem to times the price by 2 ) Bad luck pal but i will pick up on the part about pads though as i get a full set of pads for jspec brakes for £35 all around from toyota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Mines getting done now :S Never used to fear MOTs apart from in the Supe, although it's more emissions I'm scared of... Stop being a wuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Bad luck pal but i will pick up on the part about pads though as i get a full set of pads for jspec brakes for £35 all around from toyota what both fronts and rears from toyota?i think my rears were about £35 on there own ive already done the rear pads and the front are sitting on the passenger seat waiting to be fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 gutted mate, and with a big super cars meet on Sunday too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Granted i am very friendly with my dealer and he does me good deals when i buy a load of things at once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Bad luck pal but i will pick up on the part about pads though as i get a full set of pads for jspec brakes for £35 all around from toyota I think you should buy a few sets and make some good money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I don't even get that much discount from Toyota and I work for the fekkers! My rear pads cost me 25 last month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 well thats not too bad is it my rear cost me about 43 from toyota was bloody gob smacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Yeah I would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 As I said whenever I go in for bits a get a huge amount and he gives some cracking discount. If I went in for just pads I'd probly get 15% off at most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I got 30 odd % off my rear pads, I usually pay stock plus 5%! I think you must give good blowies Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 what do i need to do to the sticky caliper to free it up a little bit ? i tried to move it but i dont think its doing much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 There should be a dust cover, remove this carefully and check for rust and pitting. If the piston has been in the same position for ages (car not being used) It will rust and stick. Depending on how bad its pitted you may be able to free it off and all is is good, Undo the bleed nipple so you are not fighting against flexihose and solid bake pipes. Don't forget to re bleed that caliper though..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I got 30 odd % off my rear pads, I usually pay stock plus 5%! I think you must give good blowies Martin! I keep that dealership in business! Without me it wouldnt be there nomore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 what do i need to do to the sticky caliper to free it up a little bit ? i tried to move it but i dont think its doing much There should be a dust cover, remove this carefully and check for rust and pitting. If the piston has been in the same position for ages (car not being used) It will rust and stick. Depending on how bad its pitted you may be able to free it off and all is is good, Undo the bleed nipple so you are not fighting against flexihose and solid bake pipes. Don't forget to re bleed that caliper though..lol Cheers mate , it was left standing for a little over 4 weeks so shouldn't be too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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