mot failure

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:04 pm

I'm only guessing but could the fault lie between the equalizer and the caliper? (Idon't actually know what there is between the equalizer and the caliper tho)

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:05 pm

In that case, if the mech is fine, it's likely the lever system inside the caliper itself

On a plus note, the rear calipers on all 4th and 5th gen ludes are identical. So your options for spares are huge.

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:07 pm

nothing really between the two. i am wondering if thwe mechanism has worn inside the calliper? i think maybe the mechanism is going the full distance but not enough bite. does anyone know what is inside?

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:16 pm

Just a set of levers I think, but you need to take the piston out to get at them.

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:17 pm

there is a small amount of sideways movement in the mech shaft, hardly noticable, could this be the problem - worn innerds? calipers arnt cheap on ebay

and there is no garantee i wont endup with the same problem

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:20 pm

I'd get one on here from a breaker man. That way you can ask if it's working before you get your mitts on it.

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:23 pm

flippin cars

supose i cant complain, hardly ever spend money on this car, its been sooooo reliable

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:56 pm

is the 4ws caliper the same?

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:02 pm

Yep, rear calipers are all the same for 4th and 5th gens - regardless of 4ws/2ws or 2.0/2.2/2.3 etc

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:05 pm

yipee