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Old 15th September 2017, 03:29 PM
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I’ve had a faint wobble under braking and the discs had a lip on them and were down to 29mm thickness, so when ECP’s had one of their (almost constant) weekend deals on I ordered new discs front and back and front pads, the rears I replaced not so long ago and should still be very serviceable.

Took my time and cleaned, filed and wire brushed everything for good measure. Copper slipped up and how nice do they look? I know they’re only 320mm, but they’ll never look this nice and clean again!
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I'd be tempted to have a quick hard drive then fry my breakfast on them
From a rather cool and damp Chepstow
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I'd be tempted to have a quick hard drive then fry my breakfast on them
From a rather cool and damp Chepstow
Good plan Ray. I’m thinking of just driving very gingerly, rather than the whole bedding in process. This may mean the egg bakes rather than fries.

I’ve done both before with varying success, (braking bedding not baked eggs).
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