Classic 180 degree spin

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The only thing I find odd though, is when I checked the rear driveshafts were turning the wheel spun fine. Anyway my son works in a garage and he will report back to me later on.
 
Managed to remove the caliper and compress the piston in and out after a struggle. I have ordered a new one as I do not trust it. The disc was OK but i will change the pads as well.
Took it for a drive and it was horrible, trying to pull me into a ditch. Got under and found the issue, offside trailing end radius arm bush had disintegrated just the washers left. These were poly bushes installed just over a year ago. So it seems that the spin was probably caused by the missing bush.
 
locket said:
Managed to remove the caliper and compress the piston in and out after a struggle. I have ordered a new one as I do not trust it. The disc was OK but i will change the pads as well.
Took it for a drive and it was horrible, trying to pull me into a ditch. Got under and found the issue, offside trailing end radius arm bush had disintegrated just the washers left. These were poly bushes installed just over a year ago. So it seems that the spin was probably caused by the missing bush.
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Perhaps you ought to change both rear calipers to ensure even braking. Never a good idea IMO to do one side only.
 
If there's nothing wrong with the other caliper it doesn't need replacing.

Chuck all the poly bushes away & fit standard rubber ones. Don't forget that final tightening of bushes should be done with the vehicle on its wheels with the suspension settled in in its normal position.
 
Ratae said:
If there's nothing wrong with the other caliper it doesn't need replacing.

Chuck all the poly bushes away & fit standard rubber ones. Don't forget that final tightening of bushes should be done with the vehicle on its wheels with the suspension settled in in its normal position.[/QUOTE
I took the view I will change the fluid as well and that the calipers are only £27 each I might as well.
Regarding the poly bushes not impressed at all as it is a road vehicle only. Going to check all the others and if required will change them to OEM before the weather turns.
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locket said:
Slightly off topic.
What are the energy prices in France like, are they comparable with the UK?
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Apart from central heating oil, prices are lower than the UK. Diesel at Total garages today was €1.55.9 or about £1.36:D
Electricity price rises are being capped at 4%:D:D
Can't comment on gas as we don't have it.
 
Datatek said:
Not seen corrosion in the cylinder walls then?
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Not in new calipers, no. But in old ones... oh yes indeedy - it's a LR after all :rolleyes: :D

SWMBO's D1 had new calipers awhile ago for exactly this reason... and I fitted SS pistons at the same time..:)
 
Calipers wont come till Tuesday now so I thought I would change the bushes on the trailing arm, not a chance. The bolt on the axle end is seized inside the sleeve and and will not move a new plan is required.
 
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