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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering Brakes, Springs, shocks, steering racks, steering columns, suspension arms, wheel hubs etc. |
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Why won't brake block fit...?
I recently tried to install a brake block bit it won't fit.
Assuming the dimensions of the brake block are correct-- what is most likely to be out of place, and why? Booster? Master cylinder? What can I look for and where? Appreciate anyone willing to help out - thank you! https://www.dropbox.com/s/7hvkcmw2lq...A3E4.jpeg?dl=0 Last edited by reyxlp; 26th May 2023 at 06:31 PM. |
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Doesn't look that far out, what happens when you tighten the bolt holding the strut brace?
Where did you get the block from? Pictures show yours vs the UK version made for MJ. To my eye yours looks a bit thicker. (I'm comparing the width of the top of the strut brace to the distance to the "point", though the geometry of yours is slightly different.)
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It's from a Quattroworld forum member who just had a batch made. I see what you mean and thanks for the side by side pics to compare. (I couldn't even figure out how to post mine properly lol...) I will go ahead and get a proper measuring tool to confirm the block measurements and see if they match what the member intended. There are also specs available online, I can't remember where- maybe here. |
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I think the whole point is that the bulkhead the master cylinder is mounted on is not solid enough and moves anyway!
If MJ spots this she'll no doubt give exact measurements for the one we have in the UK that works EXTREMELY well.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
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https://forums.quattroworld.com/a8/msgs/5713.phtml Also, found this from MJ on a prior brake block group by thread here: "The block slots over the brace and has a slight preload once tightened up." So I will probably just try and tighten it carefully and see if that does it. |
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I just installed it. Bolts didn't seem to need too much tightening to get everything flush. Would still be curious to see dimensions on MJ's version, though I think I also read it might be a slightly different fit RHD vs LHD. I seem to be the only one so far here on this batch who had to squeeze mine in a bit so maybe it was just my car. |
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Move the bracket - they are all slightly different since the factory didn't care about the alignment of the strut brace so some are too tight, some too lose, some just right. I set the bracket so it gives about 1mm of preload when tightening the brace bar.
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Thanks MJ!
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