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  1. All was going so well... 1. Slider pins in the carrier, clean and re-greased – checked 2. File the rust off the carrier where the pad backing touches, to ensure the pads free off from the disk when - not being used - checked 3. Wire brushed all the bolts – Checked 4. Wired brush the splash guard and gave it a coating of Black POR15 - Checked Only one hold up I can see…The bleed nipple doesn’t look too healthy. May have problems opening up before pushing the pistons back :( Everything is on hold at the moment. May have to get a Refurb kit for the callipers and start reading up on how to change brake fluid etc before I can go any further…….Dont know about anyone else. Any work on the Corrado seems to take so long. There are always hurdles to overcome.
  2. I just use the autoglym engine degreaser stuff (it has a citrus smell to it :D )on everything in the recent engine bay clean up I did and wipe off with a cloth. It was fine. I just left the waxy covering as they are but just gave it a quick wipe. I guess its suppose to be there to protect the engine bay area unless u are going to take it off and re-apply some fresh wax again.
  3. Cheers for summarising all the extra info into the wiki page. I've now printed a copy for reference. Gives you that extra confidence with the task ahead. I ve seen your really helpful step by step guide thread also with regards to doing the rear disk, pads and bearing. I will be doing that next time on on mine after sorting the fronts.
  4. I agree with you. Yeah I got myself some wire brush and brake cleaner...Its already had some rub down since the picture was taken. Iam also gonna tidy around the area with some POR15 paint whilts I have the wheel off etc. Will normal LM grease do for the slider pins ?
  5. Thanks for the reply.... I have new genuine VW pads and they did come with 2x caliper to carrier bolts. Ahh that explains why the tip of the bolt is green ish in colour. That will be the thread lock stuff...cheers.
  6. Generally can copper grease be applied to the threads on the bolts to stop bolts from seizing up in the future. But in this instance it is not recommended on the carrier bolts but to use thread lock instead...Sorry if the answer is obvious can you tell I am newbie at this :)
  7. cheers guys for the replies Glad that no long spring clips is needed as mine doesnt have one :) Only thing I am not sure now is how the anti squeal shim is suppose to link up with the pads... It all fell apart before I had a chance to take a look. If any one has any pics on how its suppose to sit will be much appreciated. If not I will try and work it out tomorrow. I will bare in mind to open the bleed nipple before winding back the caliper piston... I dont have any thread lock grease. I am gonna use some copper grease instead. Suppose that will do ?
  8. Some nice collection of corrado goodness there :) That sticker link is really useful to know too
  9. Cheers for the quick reply I did read the knowledge base before attempting disks and brake removal :) Mine definately doesnt have the long spring clips at all. Maybe that explains why the pads just fell out. Can you still get them from VW? Does everyone else have this over their caliper piston. I think I recall from seeing other caliper piston pics that there is just a round top that goes over the caliper piston instead?
  10. I have never done a front brake disks and pad removal before…but after reading from the knowledge base I thought I will give it a ago. After several attempt in trying to remove the caliper carrier bolts yesterday without any success. I decided to take it to a garage and got them to loosen all the carrier bolts for me instead as they were bloody tight !!! Then I got it home jacked it up and started to work on it. Got a few questions during my work in progress… Q1 How are the brake pads held onto the callipers? I normally inspect it and take pictures etc…but they all fell out once the calipers were open so didn’t get a chance to check. Are they suppose to just fall out ? see pic below Q2 There is a metal circular piece that goes into the caliper piston. Is this to hold the brakes pads in place ? What is it ? see pic with blue arrow Q3 The red rod in the picture. Is this an aftermarket piece of item. If it is do you know from which manufacturer ? thanks in advance 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfquestion1.JPG[/attachment:1yx5ckmh] question2.JPG[/attachment:1yx5ckmh]
  11. 2K. Sounds like a really good price for a storm. If worse comes to worse you could probably recoup all your money back from the sale of bits. Leather alone is worth a few bob not to mention the rear storm badge :) Keep an eye on the coolant and oil temp on the way down. Maybe an idea to bring some top up with ya just incase as a thought ?
  12. Decided to put some new front brake disks and pads to the VR...Not managed to get very far, got defeated by the caliper carrier bolt. Its :censored: tight... Gonna try again another day...
  13. Hope you managed to get a good family discount :) Thats a well low mileage corrado...Get some pictures up when you get a chance
  14. I am looking to buy a caliper rewind tool. There are so many out there...which one would you recommend ? cheers
  15. Spotted today reg ending XAA near stapleton... Cant even remember the colour...:)
  16. Very lucky indeed...I recall wasnt long ago you were asking about getting a fire extinguisher on previous posts :D As soon as I discovered this mod. It shot to the top of my list of things to do as a prority over everything else. For a few pounds to get the inline fuse in its a no brainer.
  17. Corrado was out in force today...spotted a total of THREE in my travels 1. Burgundy colour corrado reg ending VTS with Deep dish wheel on the A55 near Bodelwyddan castle 9.30 am ish 2. K reg raddo near Northwich about 10.00 am ish 3. Red corrado on white speedline wheels parked up in Gladbrook business Park reg K413
  18. Thanks for the reply guys...Iam asking cos I ve disconnected my battery recently to clean up the battery side of the engine bay and Iam ready to reconnect the battery again :D
  19. Following on. Sorry if its sound obvious but what happens to cars that has had a ECU remap lets say. Does that get reset after battery disconnection ? and require a remap again. ? Or is that in the ROM part of the ecu that doesnt get overwritten ?
  20. Hello :wave: Just wondered...How many corrado owners go about teaching your corrado to accept new learning sequence for the ECU after you have reconnected the car battery. I ve read that once you reconnect the car battery the ECU will go into " default basic running mode" until you take it out for a spin in a certain driving sequence to teach the ECU "new correct running mode" all to be done within the first 10 minute of reconnecting the battery.
  21. I purchased the 55 piece professional socket set recently and spent an extra penny to get make it 50 pounds to qualify for a £10 off voucher. might use the £10 Voucher off I got for their Professional torque wrench. :D
  22. Have a read at this build thread by C5 OEM. Great reference point...Something I want to do to my interior at some point. Go to page 2 viewtopic.php?f=11&t=91744
  23. I like the idea of a solar trickle charger as I cant get to the mains, are they any good and which one do you have ?
  24. I have a classic car insurance policy with Lynbrook Insurance... http://www.lynbrookins.co.uk They have a limited mileage policy and you can have agreed valuation with them for extra 15 pounds. With Classic car insurance policy its only for private use and excludes travelling to and from place of work, business or study.
  25. Whats the best way of removing internal window stickers...I got some alarm stickers on my rear quarter window that I want to take off to give it a cleaner look. Tried to peel it off but its not coming off easily :) Any suggestions? Cheers
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