flange Posted September 9, 2006 Posted September 9, 2006 Is it possible that you would have to drop the rear subframe and diff just to replace the rear offside brake pipe. The garage said it would take 5 to 6 hours to complete the job at £55 the hour thats a lot of cash for some copper pipe. The car in question is a standard 1999 uk turbo thanks in advance for any advice
tazmaniandevil Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Oh aye it is possible. Sounds like a bit of a cnut having to drop the back end off the car just for a brake pipe though. I'd be tempted to loosen the sub-frame mounting bolts enough to lower the frame a baw hair and slip the pipe through between the frame and the car body. Don't be scared about tackling brake pipes yourself. The hardest bit is bleeding them after. If you buy one of these Eezibleed babies, it's a fookin doddle. £55 an hour is a liberty[:@], don't let them away with it.
thefastone Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Hi flange.... where are you at? As I'm sure that there might be people or places that could help you out like.... or even point you in the direction of someone that can.... Welcome to the forums btw....
flange Posted September 10, 2006 Author Posted September 10, 2006 I'am from aberdeen and have went to a local garage whos confident there is no need for dropping the rear subframe, but town and county say diferent and they are the dealers . Time will tell!
WUZ Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 TBH, if you want a proper job done it is actually less of a ball-ache to lower it off but it can be done in less time than 6 hours and for a HELL OF A LOT LESS THAN 55 pounds an hour.[] Russell
thefastone Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 heh, Didn't think you'd be lurking far away mate.. [] Just out of interest which Garage you useing....?
flange Posted September 10, 2006 Author Posted September 10, 2006 newmacher motors are going to do the repairs and mot it ,the owner seems really enthusiastic about his business
WUZ Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Just out of interest which Garage you useing....? The same on as 2 of the fastest 3 cars at Crail today use[] Had to say it! Russell
thefastone Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Heheh, nothing like Drumming up Bussiness for your self eh....? [] Thats some good scalp mate, I'd be well happy wi myself just now If I were in your shoes....!!!! [y][]
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