Black Mambo TDi75
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dj_efk
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Those brake shoes were truly Donald Ducked!
Yep, new handbrake cables will see you right, hopefully only the rear ones that go to each wheel rather than the central one, although after the NLA scare on those it turns out there are plenty around / at AT if needed.
I’m sure you’re going to cover it, but any initial thoughts on the improvement in braking power Ed? Although to me a small part of the improvement will just have resulted from renewing the parts you have on the back.
Yep, new handbrake cables will see you right, hopefully only the rear ones that go to each wheel rather than the central one, although after the NLA scare on those it turns out there are plenty around / at AT if needed.
I’m sure you’re going to cover it, but any initial thoughts on the improvement in braking power Ed? Although to me a small part of the improvement will just have resulted from renewing the parts you have on the back.
Indi
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I’m doing the same with mine, it’s probably not worth it unless you enjoy the process and/or don’t value your time, but I’ve learned so much, and driving a “well running” car is so satisfying knowing it’s down to me and the servicing/repairs I’ve made to it.Thanks Tom, I'll estimate, as a percentage, that's its only 15% original car that I bought, 85% replaced lol. Udget motoring? Next time I'll just buy one finished and pay more
I'm loving it, it's teaching me mechanics and giving me new skills and confidence.
Plus it's satisfying when improvements make a difference.
Cheers
That’s not a bad fail to get, should be an easy fix and will sail through on the retry!
My FSI failed on a few things first try, one of which was the hand brake not stopping enough. I repaired the other faults but for the handbrake, engaging it slightly while driving cleaned it up enough to scrape through though for me.
CrispyEdd
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Hi - I have a full suite of cables so Im going the whole hogg on it, may aswell :-(
Regarding the brakes, yes there a good difference in the power from the fronts, I felt more retardation even with my spongy pedal (which it has been like since I had the car TBH) it hard more power for sure I belleive in a sorted set up where the brakes already have a trong pedal it will be brilliant. Im excited to get the system bleed right through again and hope for the best. The MOT passed the brakes even with the low pedal so they are an improvement already, as almost dangerous before. If you are doing the brakes alone, then the current hoses are fine but youd need new banjo washers adn I struggled to get the lower trilobal washer off the pipe so ended up using my spare set of new pipes anyway. Other than that its straight forward. pressing & holding the pedal in an inch or 2 before taking the pipe off meant zero leaks too I learned all too late !
RUnning on 15's they all fit behind the wheel but 16 would be ideal for heat control I would say.
dj_efk
A2OC Donor
Mine had braided hoses all round recently as part of my efforts to improve the standard setup (along with grooved Brembo X discs and matching pads) so hopefully it’d be a case of unbolt and swap to the new calipers without having to renew the washers - unless they are single-use only you mean?
CrispyEdd
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They are supposed to be crush washer single use. The banjo bolts are 36nm so not super tight, your call, if it seals it seals I guess. You do need the change hubs tho too, so ball joint off, trackside end off, abs sensor out, shock absorber drift out and then you need new bearings for vrs hubs. Budget for new slider pins for carrier as that rubber slack sleeve likely swollen.
Little Dog
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What is the press the pedal a couple of times to prevent leaks trick when changing hoses? Sounds brilliant, I hate getting covered in fluid.
L162LZ
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Just curious, did you add additional grease to your new rear bearings when you fitted them. In one of the threads someone had commented that they were greased from the factory and you shouldnt add more as the bearings can then "slide rather than rotate" if too much grease is present.
I wasnt sure about this so contacted Febi Bilstein to check with them. This was their reply:
"Hi I purchased febi bilstein 24224 rear wheel bearings for my Audi A2. Do I need to add additional grease to them when I fit them (and what is recommended) or are they pregreased/sealed and no additional/maintenance needed
Thanks Dave"
"Morning Dave, yes you still will need to use grease, recommend grease is 21909 .
Kind Regards Pete"
So if you read the same post as I did and didnt grease them initially its probably worth revisiting (as I did
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CrispyEdd
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Wow that's crazy, no, I just fit them, if they wear out I'll grease the next ones as not massive money and a simple job.Just curious, did you add additional grease to your new rear bearings when you fitted them. In one of the threads someone had commented that they were greased from the factory and you shouldnt add more as the bearings can then "slide rather than rotate" if too much grease is present.
I wasnt sure about this so contacted Febi Bilstein to check with them. This was their reply:
"Hi I purchased febi bilstein 24224 rear wheel bearings for my Audi A2. Do I need to add additional grease to them when I fit them (and what is recommended) or are they pregreased/sealed and no additional/maintenance needed
Thanks Dave"
"Morning Dave, yes you still will need to use grease, recommend grease is 21909 .
Kind Regards Pete"
So if you read the same post as I did and didnt grease them initially its probably worth revisiting (as I did
CrispyEdd
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I just pushed pedal down about an inch inch and half and held it there with wooden pole against sear front. This stops the brake fluid from dripping out when you undo anything.
L162LZ
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TBH I only checked as when I looked at them they're visibly more "open" on the face with the bearings visible than normal sealed bearings, worth taking the caps off again and adding some grease while theyre new, dont want them overheating and possibly seizing up
CrispyEdd
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I'm guessing just press soke in with finger around the race?
L162LZ
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Yeah, you just need to get some more around the actual ball bearings as in the pic if you can
CrispyEdd
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Having had to take bearing off again I inspected the grease level, it was flush with grease. However I bought some of the recommended grease above and wiped some in pressing it down in.Yeah, you just need to get some more around the actual ball bearings as in the pic if you can
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CrispyEdd
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The car sat flat here so you can see the stance with the new springs shocks and literally everything new around it...
Front springs eibach pro 30 drop fabia 1.4tsi vrs
Bilstein b4 shocks
Rear springs same but for 1.9tdi vrs fabia
Sachs rear shocks
I think it sits nicely, the front centre hub to wheel arch start is 37cm
Not sure if it looks any lower, however judging by the absolute ruined state off all the original 23 yr old components that came off, I have no doubt they were sagging!
Front springs eibach pro 30 drop fabia 1.4tsi vrs
Bilstein b4 shocks
Rear springs same but for 1.9tdi vrs fabia
Sachs rear shocks
I think it sits nicely, the front centre hub to wheel arch start is 37cm
Not sure if it looks any lower, however judging by the absolute ruined state off all the original 23 yr old components that came off, I have no doubt they were sagging!
CrispyEdd
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A little update, it's passed MOT now after new cables x3 and a re bleed of rear brakes! Hurrah she's back on the road!!
I can safely say the vrs 288mm brakes are superb, lovely moderation and feel powerful, not too powerful but at same time I don't feel like I have to press as hard as before. So a worthy upgrade as I was doing the shocks at same time.
So for now it's on the road again after many weeks off, an instant pleasure to drive
I can safely say the vrs 288mm brakes are superb, lovely moderation and feel powerful, not too powerful but at same time I don't feel like I have to press as hard as before. So a worthy upgrade as I was doing the shocks at same time.
So for now it's on the road again after many weeks off, an instant pleasure to drive
CrispyEdd
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Really starting to enjoy the car now! After 18 months of working at it.
Drove it for a week to work and it's been great.
Today's treats were the red jacking point inserts and also a set of mudflaps. I also put the long awaited 5 spoke optional 16s on with refurbed caps.
Drove it for a week to work and it's been great.
Today's treats were the red jacking point inserts and also a set of mudflaps. I also put the long awaited 5 spoke optional 16s on with refurbed caps.
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CrispyEdd
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Thank you Tom, yes it's got some extras on it and a few to go on still. The jobs are becoming more enjoyable now the mechanicals are sorted out