franky
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 01:19 PM |
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IVA fail....
But I don't think its a bad one.....
Inbalance on the handbrake(braking systems were spot on).
5 'sharp edges'
A bolt not all the way though the nyloc
Brake warning test light can't be operated from the cockpit.
3 cable ties needed to alter brake hose.
Could have been worse. Emissions were fine, thank god!! Brakes worked well, seemed to do about 30mpg on the 100mile round trip too.
Best part was being able to drive the bloody thing at last
Great service at nottingham test center.
With the handbrake balance, how can I test the cable part(golf rear calipers)? Braking function is great just the ruddy handbrake.
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adithorp
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 01:48 PM |
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Have you got some form of compensating lever where the 2 cables come together? In other words a bar, with the lever attached to the middle and the
cables attached to each end, that is able to pivot in the middle and let the cable tensions equalise. Without one any small difference in cable
lengths will result in uneven tension.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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franky
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 02:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Have you got some form of compensating lever where the 2 cables come together? In other words a bar, with the lever attached to the middle and the
cables attached to each end, that is able to pivot in the middle and let the cable tensions equalise. Without one any small difference in cable
lengths will result in uneven tension.
Yep i've got a compensator fitted, one caliper/cable(the one thats fine) doesn't need to be nearly as tight as the one thats not working
properly.
Both cables are new, as are the calipers. I'll take both cables out to see if ones stretched I guess.
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ashg
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 03:00 PM |
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is your brake warning light not the same light as your handbrake on light? if it is then pulling up the handbrake is considered testing from inside
the car. if they argue ask them what production car has a test button inside.
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
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Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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franky
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 03:18 PM |
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That was my idiotic mistake, I didn't wire one up. If that was the only point I could have put one on there as I had the bits/time. However
with the handbrake balance issue it wasn't worth it.
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 03:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ashg
is your brake warning light not the same light as your handbrake on light? if it is then pulling up the handbrake is considered testing from inside
the car. if they argue ask them what production car has a test button inside.
I was just thinking the same thing, unless they have changed it for IVA?
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adithorp
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 03:42 PM |
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When you fitted the rear brakes did you pump the piston out with the foot brake BEFORE pulling the h/brake? They need that to adjust properly and
pulling the cable first can fook them.
Let off the cable tension - Remove the caliper and pads - Wind the pistons fully in - Refit pads and caliper - Pump up the footbrake HARD - Re-adjust
the cable ensuring the levers still go back fully.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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franky
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 03:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
When you fitted the rear brakes did you pump the piston out with the foot brake BEFORE pulling the h/brake? They need that to adjust properly and
pulling the cable first can fook them.
Let off the cable tension - Remove the caliper and pads - Wind the pistons fully in - Refit pads and caliper - Pump up the footbrake HARD - Re-adjust
the cable ensuring the levers still go back fully.
Good thinking batman.
I'll check, i'm pretty sure I fitted them at the same time in the same way but I might have had a play with one I guess.
So remove, wind the piston back in and then try the handbrake again(after checking cable lengths to ensure that they're not streched)?
I'll measure the lever also to ensure its got full movement.
The other bits of my fail are very simple. All being well half a days work when i've got some more trim.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 04:21 PM |
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Well done!
Where were the sharp edges?
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Irony
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 04:39 PM |
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I know you failed but those fixes seem totally do-able. So my congrats to you. Whats it like to drive?
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daniel mason
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 04:42 PM |
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yeah, well done franky. a good fail indeed.
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franky
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 05:32 PM |
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'Sharp' edges were just bits of chassis at the front suspension tower, a bit under the dash and on the rear panel on the corners. Mega
bloke though as he told me how I could fix/sort them out too which should help the retest.
The car drove great, 50 miles each way and it didn't miss a beat Brakes were great(its got a compensator fitted not a balance bar so no
sticker to worry about), seemed to handle good. A little stiff maybe but I can tweak it out. Self centering was good, well I didn't notice
having to straighten up, neither did the tester.
The engine/box are awesome. Its properly fast from any revs and it loves to rev too I'm not sure on figures yet for it but it'll do me
fine.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 05:42 PM |
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All good wont take long then!
Out of interest what did the weight come out as?
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franky
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 06:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sdh2903
All good wont take long then!
Out of interest what did the weight come out as?
760 IIRC, fully wet, 30+ltrs of fuel. Same as my DIY corner weight results. Not bad really as its in comfort spec!
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femster87
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 07:01 PM |
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hey franky , Thats not a bad fail. You can get that sorted soonest. I would come round sometimes this summer to have a ride in that thing, I bet it
would be scary. Good luck for the retest mate.
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franky
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 07:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by femster87
hey franky , Thats not a bad fail. You can get that sorted soonest. I would come round sometimes this summer to have a ride in that thing, I bet it
would be scary. Good luck for the retest mate.
More than welcome, its not scary at all. How are you getting on?
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keithjardine
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 07:13 PM |
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Not a bad result and should be easily fixed,
i spotted you just turning in as i was coming out of my road and the car looked properly in stealth mode
keith
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femster87
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 07:14 PM |
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Going alrite, Just got back tonight been for a roll cage. looks pretty mean now. Can't wait to get it finished.
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adithorp
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| posted on 9/6/11 at 10:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by franky
quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
When you fitted the rear brakes did you pump the piston out with the foot brake BEFORE pulling the h/brake? They need that to adjust properly and
pulling the cable first can fook them.
Let off the cable tension - Remove the caliper and pads - Wind the pistons fully in - Refit pads and caliper - Pump up the footbrake HARD - Re-adjust
the cable ensuring the levers still go back fully.
Good thinking batman.
I'll check, i'm pretty sure I fitted them at the same time in the same way but I might have had a play with one I guess.
So remove, wind the piston back in and then try the handbrake again(after checking cable lengths to ensure that they're not streched)?
I'll measure the lever also to ensure its got full movement.
The other bits of my fail are very simple. All being well half a days work when i've got some more trim.
Not quite. Wind them in reassemble and be sure to pump the FOOT brake out first, then readjust the cable. You shouldn't have a lot of travel in
the caliper levers IF they're working right. If one is moving a lot more than the other there's something wrong. If you've pulled
the lever before pushing the piston out hyralically then the mechanism can fail internally.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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