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Forum: D2 - Common Faults 13th October 2021, 07:15 AM
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Posted By MikkiJayne
That was top suspect, but they aren't binding - I...

That was top suspect, but they aren't binding - I checked that.
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 2nd October 2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 38
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Posted By MikkiJayne
Curious - do Mackies open the gearbox up and...

Curious - do Mackies open the gearbox up and change the filter for the service, or is it just a fluid exchange with the magic machine?
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 1st October 2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 57,924
Posted By MikkiJayne
I have noticed that once the belt and most...

I have noticed that once the belt and most importantly the hydraulic tensioner have some miles on them they will often stop 'loose' but if you wind the engine round by hand it'll all tighten up...
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 30th September 2017, 07:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 57,924
Posted By MikkiJayne
That only works on the non-Brembo setup as the D3...

That only works on the non-Brembo setup as the D3 calipers are axial mount. The D2 Brembos are radial mount so have different uprights to suit. You could of course swap the S8 radial uprights for A8...
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 4th September 2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 38
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Posted By MikkiJayne
Correct. If memory serves, you can get to it with...

Correct. If memory serves, you can get to it with just the seat and sill trim removed. It sits in a little recess in the sound deadening foam under the carpet. Its a sealed unit so if the connector...
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 2nd September 2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 38
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Posted By MikkiJayne
The S8 I have in at the moment came in to the...

The S8 I have in at the moment came in to the workshop with the brakes almost on fire. Turns out the inner pads were jammed solid in the calipers and only the outer pad was moving, caused by rust on...
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 2nd September 2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 57,924
Posted By MikkiJayne
The pads are probably stuck in the caliper. Pull...

The pads are probably stuck in the caliper. Pull them out, clean up & grease the sliding surfaces and see what happens.




Possibly although its worth checking if the carpet is damp. Its under...
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