Bleeding is always a problem on these twin leading shoe systems. I tried bleeding conventionally with the units in place, but predictably it didn't work, so I had to go through my usual and long winded bleeding method using an Ezibleed (a bottle … [Continue reading]
Brake Repairs
The 109's brakes suffered a partial failure a few days ago. Under light braking, everything was normal, but under medium or heavy braking, the steering pulled hard to the right and even if the steering was kept straight, the vehicle would skew and … [Continue reading]
Brake Calliper Overhaul
The Range Rover's brakes were becoming less effective and I was getting frequent ABS and ETC warning lights, so I had to make time to fit the Zeus stainless steel calliper pistons I bought a while back (identical to those I fitted to the callipers on … [Continue reading]
Sorting out the Lightweight
There haven't been any updates for a while, but that's because I have been too busy, not because of a lack of work. The Lightweight is being a pig. The engine is running very badly, misfiring, backfiring and stalling without the choke and … [Continue reading]
Sorting out the Niggles
The Lightweight was bought as a very good vehicle not needing extensive work, but it has needed a few items attending like most 30+ year old vehicles do. Already on the list when bought were the replacement of the front seat belts with … [Continue reading]
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