Recent content by TransAmDan

Very true, can make pipes easily now, and can bleed the brakes in under 5 mins once the wheels are off.

Brackets modified Brackets painted. Brackets fitted. They fit really well now. Got myself a brake bleeding kit. Works really well. Pressurising the brake resivour and releasing the bleed valves l All calipers bled, all 8 valves. Yep 8 valves, there are 2 at the top of each caliper.

Thanks for the thoughts. That tool looks ideal, and there would be some good clamping places. I asked someone in the car club, which then pointed me to Nigels work. He works at Jim Stokes. He said bring the parts in and he will take a look. He managed to get some time today to work on it. Don't...

Brakes.

Do you have a milling machine? I need to shave off 2mm from this face. Needs to be a constant 2mm.

With more gear I got the joint separated. Same for both sides This means I can keep the old pipe. Flexible pipe added. This side is done(if no leaks) Other side, I need and adjustment on the bracket. A milling machine would do it.

Wow, was that long ago. Still not fitted it yet. Maybe this year. Lol.

Pai ted thr other two today.

Front pipes all plumbed in now. The rear. Hoping to make use of the pipe already there, however these two at the rear being a right pain Left it soaking in penetration oil. I also tried heat on the other side. Dosn't want to budge it's only need on there 19 years. There is a t-peice in the...

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-blind-association-motor-show-at-lulworth-2026-tickets-1759534999549 Done this many years ago. A nice show at a great location.

Braided pipes added. Had to make a bracket as original bracket couldn't take new union peice. 3D printed in PA6-CF. Works perfect.

I think next I'll disconnect the old front brakes, catch the fluid, remove old front pipes and get making all new. Club night tonight so it won't be tonight.