Brenda1978

The halfords 4.99 one man brake bleeding kit is awesome and so simples

£40

Brand new vented discs APEC Never been on the car. I bought these 6 weeks ago and forgot i had them. I recently bought another pair. Came off mk2 escort running 2.8 callipers Brand new APC Standard OEM spec

New bearings fitted around 2000 miles ago.wheel studs are metric and all good. They are on mk2 escort fitted with 2.8 bilstein struts. Believe these fit escorts and capri but not 3.0 capri.

Got the drums on and some new brake lines. Tightening up and bleeding tomorrow. The handbrake is spot on now. On the weekend gonna get some miles and bed the brakes in. Following Weekend is the new discs and freshen up. Green stuff pads as well.

Today I started the rear brake overhaul.the brake cylinder on passenger side was siezed and leaking.all cleaned up with new cylinder, shoes and drum. The only issue was the brake pipe had to be cut as the fitting were tight. Onto the other side, drum was stuck on with handbrake off. Got the drum off and looked OK inside. The handbrake mechanism was siezed solid. Got it all sorted but again the brake pipe had to be cut.new cylinder,shoes and drums fitted. Now I got to fit new brake pipes. Next weekend is the fronts with new discs,bearings,hubs and green stuff pads Getting dark at 4pm now and cold. Lots of tea required.

Seen a nice mk2 granada today, between Hereford and Leominster. Going very fast. It was red, had 4 driving lights, front and rear spoilers. The wheels were painted white which looked odd. Nice car. Couldn't get a picture as driving

Brenda having a detox. Going away soon. We got some nasty weather coming our way.

Since topping up the brake fluid reservoir, no leaks evident and no fluid loss. Took rear wheel off to bleed the rear brakes and noted a drip. Off with the drum and what a mess. The wheel cylinder had failed despite the garage changing both sides 2 years ago...how odd. At least its a simple job. Will change both sides and fit new shoes

Does this mean the seals are gone in the master cylinder.

Was out in Brenda today, up over the moors, she went well, lovely full moon as well. About a 0.5 mile from home the brake pedal went to the floor and no brakes. Got home , looked in the reservoir and all the break fluid was gone. No evidence of any fluid loss on the floor.

Having seen the car it's 35k job I reckon. I can swap you 10 cans of Tizer, 2 packs of marathons and a few golden cups plus 25 pounds and Brenda... any chance of a deal

So decided to get the guts of the dash out. Leads everywhere . Ripped the lot out and start again. The volt gauge showed 17v and oil pressure 115 peaking at 140. These are now reading normal.

One of the main. Differences was the Bruce and Sheila Sun strip on the front window. Optional roo bars for collisions and plenty of twin cams in odd colours

Why not make a custom grill. Could be unique to your car and you always have the original one to use. I had one made a few years ago and cost me £80 quid. It was laser cut .

Black

Treated Brenda to some new boots. Replaced the damaged rear bulb holders and lights all good.

Be happy with 200 for the wheels.

Or nearest offer.

4 x 5.5j steelies. As fitted to Mexico, RS ,Capri. These are not off a cortina Fitted with yoko 185 60 13 ..plenty meat on them. 16 metric wheel nuts 16 nut caps 4 wheel centres No dents or buckles. No air leaks or punctures. Pick them up, put them on and drive away Will fit all ford's with 4 studs.

SOLD

She looks fab in the rain . Nice colour rustoleumn red. My technique improved panel by panel.

Brand new kit with cover,plate and bearing. I bought by mistake. 60