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BillyBob 780
 Post subject: MOT FAIL
PostPosted:Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:47 pm 
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MOT FAIL :shock: has anyone got a NSR good second hand caliper ?
Also does anyone know tyre options to replace the standard 245/50/16's all four have been condemned due to damage to sidewalls..........
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 Post subject: Re: MOT FAIL
PostPosted:Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:27 pm 
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Sorry BillBob cant help you with either issue :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
I dont have a caliper and mine rolls on 18's
Is your caliper siezed or leaking ??

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 Post subject: Re: MOT FAIL
PostPosted:Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:36 pm 
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It seems to be getting a tough tyre size to find now..

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s576p0/C ... _245_50R16

http://www.blackcircles.com/ have Khumo for 87 each

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 Post subject: Re: MOT FAIL
PostPosted:Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:08 pm 
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I think it's seized as its got poor efficiency and the handbrake is not holding. Yeah the tyres have been an issue for awhile hence my question re more popular size that's more availible in the part worn world as I can't afford all that in 10 days for the re mot
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 Post subject: Re: MOT FAIL
PostPosted:Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:58 am 
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305 replaced by a 355, 750 Demon carb, RPM AirGap intake, Brodix heads, Hedman Hedders, 3" Flowmaster exhaust.
Wheels are Summit aluminium 5 spokes, tyres are 245 rear 225 front BF Goodrich.
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I think it's seized as its got poor efficiency and the handbrake is not holding. Yeah the tyres have been an issue for awhile hence my question re more popular size that's more availible in the part worn world as I can't afford all that in 10 days for the re mot
I'd replace callipers as a pair, new or refurbished not second hand.
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 Post subject: Re: MOT FAIL
PostPosted:Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:34 pm 
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If the car was my sole source of transport I'd agree but as a summer weekend car too much ££££££££££'s to justify that expense hence the second hand parts search
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PostPosted:Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:14 pm 
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Caliper rebuild kits are relatively cheap if you wanna go down that road. ..

You could play with tyre sizes on some of the online calculators and maybe go up or down a size in width /ratio.. (255 -45-16)

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 Post subject: Re: MOT FAIL
PostPosted:Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:47 pm 
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Wheels are Summit aluminium 5 spokes, tyres are 245 rear 225 front BF Goodrich.
B/M transmission, battery relocated to the rear, GoodMark 4" cowl steel hood.
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Go look on RockAuto, you won´t get them cheaper, all remanufactured.
I can´t link the exact page but look it up for yourself.

http://www.rockauto.com/

Between 21 Euros and 76 and there are many to choose from.
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PostPosted:Thu Apr 02, 2015 7:58 am 
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Maybe enquire as to 3rd gen calipers fitting on? Rocky has plenty of 3rd gens for breaking , I guess he would know if they are comparable as well?

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 Post subject: Re: MOT FAIL
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Maybe enquire as to 3rd gen calipers fitting on? Rocky has plenty of 3rd gens for breaking , I guess he would know if they are comparable as well?
Rock auto are indeed very cheap but living in the UK isnt, I ordered two £5 UJ's yesterday which turned into £30 by the time her majesty had her minions rape me for tax and import duty on top of shipping costs

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