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What did you and your MKV do today?
lazy:
--- Quote from: ZoliWorks on August 03, 2024, 09:43:57 pm ---Wheels arrived yesterday so I've fitted them and painted the inscriptions on them. Tires are Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ 225/40/R18 and the rims themselves are TEC Speedwheels GT Evo 18x8 ET45. The front sits perfectly flush but the rear needs a 5mm spacer. I chose not to get different sizes so I can swap the fronts with the rears when needed.
I honestly cant decide whether I like it with or without the painted inscriptions..
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Nice wheels.
Have you decided are you keeping the tyres painted.
ZoliWorks:
--- Quote from: lazy on August 17, 2024, 09:46:50 am ---Nice wheels.
Have you decided are you keeping the tyres painted.
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Yep, went with painted tires and oem center caps. They didn't sit flush so I had to sand them. Caps are 65mm and the hole for them is 64mm.
I'll probably get new tires next year. These dont seem to be very grippy. They sound like winter tires. No squeaking at all and no traction till 3rd gear. I test fitted some other wheels with tires that I dont remember the brand of but they were much more grippy..
ZoliWorks:
--- Quote from: jacksosi on August 16, 2024, 04:00:18 pm ---102k, MOT pass with no advisories :congrats:
Also had the following done
* Minor Service
* Fuel filter - looks like it had never been changed from the history
* Pollen Filter
* Rear pads
* New coolant expansion tank - integral sensors were giving dash errors over winter
Now the odd part..I had asked for a brake fluid change, but apparently the bleed nipple on the rear discs were seized, and they can easily break which would mean new calipers, so they were not keen to progress. I said, ok leave it for now, I will look into that.
So, my Qs are
* Doesn't having rear pads changed require a bleed?
* Are they correct on the possible/probable bleed nipples breaking and needing new calipers if so?
* Is there a way to free them up?
* How much approx. are new rear calipers fitted?
TIA :happy2:
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* Changing pads doesn't require bleeding since you aren't opening the brake fluid circuit. You simply push the pistons back in with a caliper press (or 2 wrenches). The fluid gets pumped back into the reservoir.
* They can break and if they do, removing them is close to impossible.
* Soak it with WD40 for some time. Dont use heat because you can boil the brake liquid eventually and it's also not good for the inner seals.
* I had both of my rears replaced with brand new TRW parts for about 80 euros each. Mk5 rear calipers have the tendency to seize up overtime. Especially if left sitting for a long time.
GeeTeeEye:
replaced the battery with a Bosch S5008. Which weirdly enough stopped my drivers window squeaking when buzzed all the way open. Used a load of silicone lube on it and that didn't make a difference, but new battery = no squeak :shrug:
lazy:
--- Quote from: ZoliWorks on August 18, 2024, 01:03:28 pm ---
--- Quote from: lazy on August 17, 2024, 09:46:50 am ---Nice wheels.
Have you decided are you keeping the tyres painted.
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Yep, went with painted tires and oem center caps. They didn't sit flush so I had to sand them. Caps are 65mm and the hole for them is 64mm.
I'll probably get new tires next year. These dont seem to be very grippy. They sound like winter tires. No squeaking at all and no traction till 3rd gear. I test fitted some other wheels with tires that I dont remember the brand of but they were much more grippy..
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Looks good adds a bit of detail.
Pity you can't remember what tyres you tried. They're not easiest or cheapest things to keep changing until you find ones you like.
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