JasonW Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Alright Chris, glad you made it home/car into the garage - no more bad news for today I hope! So gutted when the caliper came off, couldnt believe you managed a very low 11sec run on only the first go, that skyline was so worried about racing you that i am sure he had something to do about it. Hopefully see you back there in 2 weeks but i am not promising anything as like I said, its an expensive month for me! Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Unlucky mate, roll on the 7th Nov. Theres a track day on at Knockhill that day but I want to be there with the Champagne when you get that 10 I see the future Chris getting his 10second 1/4 mile Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Unlucky mate, roll on the 7th Nov. Theres a track day on at Knockhill that day but I want to be there with the Champagne when you get that 10 I see the future If you you don't laugh you cry eh l love the picture by the way I think he will get the 10 before me lol Chris getting his 10second 1/4 mile Link to comment
patsy Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Wee bit bad news. But as Arch said, the outcome could have been alot worse! Exellent that you got a low 11 with your firtst run and that you found it easy- if that's the right word to use? Hope you get the caliper problem sorted ok. Knowing whose hands it'll be in, I think it's sorted already basically. Link to comment
arch Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Got compbrakes 6 pots possibility the bottom bolt has been working loose a bit of damage inside the wheel nothing major thank god ..What's the norm for securing the bolts ?? Was told bye another subaru mechanic that there should be a spring washer then a washer and he then locktites the bolts .. A spring washer would definately help but I wouldnt locktite a caliper bolt that screws into an alloy caliper your asking for issues when you try and remove the bolts if the calipers need to come off. I personally have never had a caliper bolt come loose. When you checked the car was the bolt loose in the caliper or did the caliper snap across the bolt mounting flange. If as I suspect the caliper has snapped across the bolt hole in the caliper I would be inclined to think that either there has been a flaw in the material or the caliper has been over tightened in the past causing stress to the mounting flange. Any chance of a warranty claim from compbrake? Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 When we took the wheel off the alloy had snapped off and the bolt was only i'n about 6 threads the bolt just unscrewed on a few turns by hand couldn't really get a proper look.. Will let Stevie diagnos whats happened and let him see what and if there was a fault !! Link to comment
ciaranrb5 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 That was lucky at least it didn't happen on the road!! I will be down on the 7th to see if i can get an 11 so hopefully see you in action then Link to comment
mk1cos Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 hey chris.... i think you were lucky as it could have came off and jammed inside the wheel on your run down the strip, which would have locked up the wheel...........then it would have been a "brown trouser moment" Link to comment
colin_ross Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Break failure is never a joke but if it happens at 137 going over the line a crail then you did well to keep your feet dry. The car surely has a ten in it and if your luck changes you'll be knocking them out at will soon enough. Would love one myself but simply haven't been able to spend any time on the car lately. We'll have some good battles next season I'm sure. Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Break failure is never a joke but if it happens at 137 going over the line a crail then you did well to keep your feet dry. The car surely has a ten in it and if your luck changes you'll be knocking them out at will soon enough. Would love one myself but simply haven't been able to spend any time on the car lately. We'll have some good battles next season I'm sure. Will be good to get a bit of competition Colin it's always welcomed and the banter is good,the good thing about not spending any time on the car means you not breaking anything also lol, I have another few mods up my sleeve for you next year he he.. Link to comment
TrackScotland Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Chris, The guy that recovered your car said he's found what looks to be coolant leaked on the bed. Might be worth having a wee check for leaks Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Chris, The guy that recovered your car said he's found what looks to be coolant leaked on the bed. Might be worth having a wee check for leaks Hi Adam yes noticed the wet patch on the bed when we dismounted it from the truck leaky hose, also Stevie has looked at the caliper it's sheard off from the hub looks like a failure on the alloy bracket, Will be speakinng to compbrake today.. Hopefully get a result will be up and running for the 7th Nov.. for this elusive 10 lol Link to comment
hi_jac Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I bet you did keech your kegs when you went for the brake. I am glad it didn't turn out to be a lot worse as it easily could have. Roll on the 7th when you get into the tens Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Yes Jac scary moment probs the worst ive had tbh...i can laugh now all i could think of was how long will it take me to swim back lol A bit of an update Steve W has spoken to compbrake they are going to replace the broken caliper once they receive the old so hopefully all good news :-) Link to comment
fai17 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Sorry to hear about your misfortune. 10s is not far away mate. Keep up the good work. Link to comment
ciaranrb5 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 You don't need break to do a 10 Must be an unlucky week all round i just broke 5th in my box Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hope you get it sorted not good news, normally don't need breaks anywhere else For 1/4 mile however Crails slightly diffrent not fitted my flotation aids to the car yet lol Link to comment
ciaranrb5 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hope you get it sorted not good news, normally don't need breaks anywhere else For 1/4 mile however Crails slightly diffrent not fitted my flotation aids to the car yet lol I happened to buy a straight cut PPG box recently so just a reason to fit it now. What box you running? Link to comment
neill54 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Car going to be ready for the 7 th mate? If so we could have a meet make it a bit of an event as youve been after that ten for a while eh Neil Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) I happened to buy a straight cut PPG box recently so just a reason to fit it now. What box you running? Running PPG straigh Cut in mines 1st 4th with steel forks 5th gear standard, look forward to seeing your car down the strip should see an 11 with it..and will be watching you closely to see if you use your brakes lol Edited October 28, 2010 by braveheart Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Car going to be ready for the 7 th mate? If so we could have a meet make it a bit of an event as youve been after that ten for a while eh Neil Hi Neil car should be ready just waiting to get the other caliper from Compbrake, not sure if the broken caliper has been sent away yet. I've mentioned to Stevie car needs to be ready for the 7th never been let down knowing hime he will take it off his own car lol as i have the majority of it anyways whats a set of RS4 brake amongst friends hope you read this Stevie W cough cough if you want to organise something neil im deffo up for this. Link to comment
ciaranrb5 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Running PPG straigh Cut in mines 1st 4th with steel forks 5th gear standard, look forward to seeing your car down the strip should see an 11 with it..and will be watching you closely to see if you use your brakes lol Hopefully i get the box early next week so i have it on and good to go on the 7th. Should manage an 11 of some sort. Previous owner managed 11.9 at Crail so have that to beat. Link to comment
stevie.w Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hi Neil car should be ready just waiting to get the other caliper from Compbrake, not sure if the broken caliper has been sent away yet. I've mentioned to Stevie car needs to be ready for the 7th never been let down knowing hime he will take it off his own car lol as i have the majority of it anyways whats a set of RS4 brake amongst friends hope you read this Stevie W cough cough if you want to organise something neil im deffo up for this. Hi Chris,the caliper brackets sent yesterday. Caliper ok, seems bracket has had a small fracture prior to sundays mishap. Fracture on sunday is very clean and the other looks stained and been there for some time. Compbrake said there has'nt been any issues with there mounts. These mounts and calipers were assembled and torqued as per compbrakes specs. I've relayed our concerns about their product and need a cause for the failure, we can't have another breakage 12 months down the line. As for the RS4 calipers I ain't got any. RS6 on rather large rotors maybe I should have motor back together for you come the weekend. Steve. Link to comment
frank c Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 As for the RS4 calipers I ain't got any. RS6 on rather large rotors maybe Steve. Tart ! Link to comment
braveheart Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 RS6 on rather large rotors maybe Steve. They look the dogs dangles I want them Mr W lol..as Frank mentioned you tart.. Link to comment
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