1. bluedog333

    Brake Flaring Tool

    This is the one I opted for. It seems to be sold by multiple retailers, but the next day delivery was just too tempting. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01M4RC2YW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
  2. bluedog333

    Brake Flaring Tool

    Cheers for all the suggestions. This arrived today and I’m suitably impressed with the quality for the price. I’ll be punching the missus later using the special grease, being extra careful not to get any near her mouth.
  3. bluedog333

    Brake Flaring Tool

    Useful for re-plumbing the CH system at home then!
  4. bluedog333

    Brake Flaring Tool

    Cheers mate. I saw your thread from a few years back, good to see you’ve got on with that tool. I think I’ll end up going for this one.
  5. bluedog333

    Brake Flaring Tool

    Cheers. I think that’s the style I’ll be going for. That seems a good price for anything made in England these days!
  6. bluedog333

    Brake Flaring Tool

    Cheers, Dippy. I find the Sealey range of tools to be mostly very reliable!
  7. bluedog333

    Brake Flaring Tool

    Looks a quality bit of kit! But out of my price range for want I’m needing it for.
  8. bluedog333

    Brake Flaring Tool

    Trying to get the old rot-box back in the road and I’m going to need to replace a few of the brake lines (front half I replaced with cupro-nickel a few years ago). Have you got any recommendations for an effective flaring tool which won’t brake (ba dum tss) the bank? I’m thinking along the lines...
  9. bluedog333

    Brake caliper rebuild

    Looks a bit minging, but I wouldn’t worry about it. A good clean and new s/s pistons with seals and she’ll be good again!
  10. bluedog333

    Windscreen glass removal

    I paid £70 for a windscreen fitter to put mine in. I’m happy to tackle any job on the old girl, but this was £70 I really didn’t mind parting with!
  11. bluedog333

    Service brake efficiency below requirement 1.2.2(a)(i) What does this mean!!!!

    Put the vehicle on axle stands, check each wheel can be spun freely ie. none of the brakes are binding. If it passes this test then get someone to press the brake pedal whilst you check the clamping force of each wheel, use a crow bar (other brute force tools are available) to lever each wheel...
  12. bluedog333

    Newbury defender door handles

    Well it wasn’t me! 😆 I can picture the stand though, no idea of a name though. Not long to go until the big day.
  13. bluedog333

    Newbury 4x4 day

    Indeed it probably was! Small world! Some guy asked me where I got the two blowers from and I gloated about my supposed bargain. He wanted directions to the seller, not sure why, it’s not like the seller had a stack of blowers to sell. Got one working after a quick valve adjustment, so I’m...
  14. bluedog333

    Newbury 4x4 day

    My mate and I noticed the increase in non-Landy/tool/farm tat, it won’t be long before it ends up like a crappy car boot sale. Still, it was a good day out. I ended up with two Makita 4-stroke leaf blowers, some new wellies, a couple of heavy-duty g-clamps, plus some other sundries. We enjoy the...
  15. bluedog333

    Newbury 4x4 day

    Be there or be square. Happy junk hunting, hope you’ve all had your tetanus booster.
  16. bluedog333

    Newbury 4x4 day

    Aye, I’ll be there. I accidentally bought tickets for it back in March. Are you going for a jolly?
  17. bluedog333

    Newbury 4x4, Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day Sunday 2nd October

    See you there in October, I’ve already booked the tickets, as I found out when I tried to use them yesterday. “These are for October, you tw@t” was something like the response I got from the staff.
  18. bluedog333

    Newbury 4x4, Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day Sunday 2nd October

    The iron oxide levels will be off the chart tomorrow. The sheer volume of rust that is up for sale there is mind-boggling m.
  19. bluedog333

    Newbury 4x4, Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day Sunday 2nd October

    Fingers crossed the field had a chance to dry out a bit today! I do need some new wellies mind, soles of my MuckMasters have become completely detached - £90 pieces of cack!
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    Newbury 4x4, Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day Sunday 2nd October

    On tomorrow. Be there or be square.