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by jrh
Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 50445

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

Well done , that is the problem.
I think ebay will make an exception if you phone them.
The suppliers are also looking at serious problems for selling dangerous goods if they don't respond favorably.
by jrh
Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 50445

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

Normally , no problem. You just keep 'unwinding' that Allen key socket until the piston drops out.
BUT , in your case it sounds as though there is no connection to the adjusting screw !
by jrh
Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 50445

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

Woah , stop. Ford Workshop Manual , Rear Brake Caliper page 06-04-10 , exploded view. Perfect. Item 10 is the adjusting screw with the snap-ring/circlip to hold it in place. Item 10 has a 'gear tooth' which engages with Item 2 , the 'Allen caphead ' adjuster which, like you say 'falls out' without r...
by jrh
Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:28 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 50445

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

I accept your explanation Trevor , just wish I had not given all my spares away !
by jrh
Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 50445

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

That 'Allen ' cap-head screw is held in place by an internal circlip which is an absolute b..............d to remove UNLESS you have some very special
pliers. If it came out , without you removing that circlip THAT is why you cannot adjust your brakes.
NO circlip , no worky.
by jrh
Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 50445

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

You shouldn't have been able to take that screw out until you removed a very deep recessed circlip.
Did you do that ?
by jrh
Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 50445

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

Hard to believe but if it's happening.....................
Choice is send them back or take apart and find out what's wrong.
by jrh
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:39 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Oil
Replies: 5
Views: 6732

Re: Oil

5/30W is a good choice , apply the same thought to the type/make of oil filter you are using too.
AND don't forget quality of coolant used is equally important to protect engine .
At 1500 miles/yr , should last forever.
by jrh
Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Nsf noise
Replies: 36
Views: 35200

Re: Nsf noise

Mazda wanted £700 to change the front and rear discs+pads, tiniest ridge on front , rear a bit rusty looking at 37k miles on a 13 reg. 6.
Main Dealers !!
by jrh
Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Nsf noise
Replies: 36
Views: 35200

Re: Nsf noise

Agreed Bob but I bought and fitted one of those items , absolutely no problems for 60k + miles.
When you really analyse a CV joint there isn't a lot of movement between parts anywhere , very clever device.
Certainly wouldn't want to make one to sell for £35 as a living.