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Moots

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Couple of minor issues
« on: December 16, 2011, 07:36:52 AM »
Firstly brakes, squealing like hell when reversing and it's doing my head in. Will replacing pads stop this? Is there anything I can do? I know it's been mentioned quite a bit so sorry for bringing it up again.

Secondly, my steering wheel has started making a noise when turning, like a coiled spring making a sort of pinging noise. It's not very loud but I'm pretty sure it only started recently. Anyone else had this?

Cheers guys

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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2011, 09:59:18 AM »
as for brakes dealers will nearly always say replace them, replace them (ker ching!)  but probably just need stripping and cleaning.
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2011, 10:40:25 AM »
I had the howling rear brakes, when reversing (parking), dealer cleaned stopped for a while but returned.
I upgraded to ss brakes and now no noise.

The steering noise could be dry top mounts due to cold weather - spray some wd40 on the bushes/mounts.
I had a slight creak from the top mounts after i installed the eibach pros, greased up now fine.

The brake noise is very annoying and loud, as of yet no cure, dealer informed me of this.
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2011, 10:55:13 AM »
Mine has developed exactly the same problems since it got cold!

My Alsfa Mito that I had ebfore did the same with the rear brakes.  Just needs a bit of copperslip.  Goes away for a bit but will come back.   Im gonna do it myself when the weather gets a bit better.

The springy noice in the column does seem to be with the tempo has dropped. I notrice if you get it super warm in the car, it goes away!  Not overly worried about it.  If its still there in the spring, it can go to the delaers to be sorted.

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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2011, 02:00:22 PM »
Cheers guys, glad its not just me! Where do I stick the wd40? Baring in mind I know noooooothing aboot cars lol
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2011, 02:06:32 PM »
If in doubt don't. I would not recommend you spray WD40 on your brakes unless you are very careful not to spray any on the discs or pads.
Top mounts you can spray, they are near to the bonnet hinges they are in the centre of a cup that is half covered in rubber.
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2011, 02:22:56 PM »
Ill try WD40 on the Top Mounts and let you know!

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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2011, 08:39:34 AM »
How much was it to upgrade to the SS brakes? Get a bit of an Xmas bonus so might invest.
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2011, 09:38:46 AM »
Moots: The brakes were basically given to me because i was a ex employee of Fiat and my mate had a spare set lying around which i gratefully accepted. I believe the discs are about £300 for the front set along? and the pads are in the region of £100., remember seeing them on ebay a while ago. I think Daron at TMC is doing a brake set  :thumb:
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2011, 11:45:44 PM »
Copper slip on the back calipers, noise all gone!

WD40 didnt get rid of the springy noie though.  it sounds like its in the column somewhere.
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2011, 10:45:31 AM »
Yea. They did that on mine last time but the noise returns after a while. Tempted to go for an upgrade but I really want konis!
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2011, 10:48:59 AM »
Live with the noise and get the konis... ;)

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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2011, 11:05:39 AM »
Are they really that good? Seeing as its the rears that make the noise I might just change pads
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2011, 11:09:22 AM »
Quote from: Moots on December 18, 2011, 11:05:39 AM
Are they really that good? Seeing as its the rears that make the noise I might just change pads

Yes.
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Re: Couple of minor issues
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2012, 05:51:13 PM »
Recently my rear brakes have bin making a horrible noise the same as wat is discribed it went in to the service department yesterday and on arriving back home i braked at slow speed and the noise returned . what is the best thing to do apart from brake upgrade? are the anti squeal shims like on the ape or not ?
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