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markymoan · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 22:32 Post subject:

Like a G meter?
Nice to know, cheers Cool

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Rhanagar · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 22:58 Post subject:

So my tester did it right then?

I thought it wouldn't be an issue as the wheels are only turning slowly and the test applied for a couple of seconds to see if there was inbalance.

Either way I am kind of glad it was done. It has highlighted a major issue with my rear brakes. One siezed, and the handbrake system toatlly knackered. I occasionally lend my truck to people at the events I do. last thing I want them to do is thnk the handbrake is working and it to roll away into a load of tents with people in. Even worse I do a lot of towing and the siezed rear caliper meant little braking force at the back which could be dangerous at 60mph towing a 2 ton load.
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS

omega63 · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 23:59 Post subject:

markymoan · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 0:15 Post subject:

I have a very tight LSD, how would that go on a rolling road?, so tight that on full lock the tyres can squeek Cool

I'm asking because my mot is due and dont want some muppet screwing up my diff.
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Rhanagar · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:44 Post subject:

My tyres squeel when doing low speed tight corners as well. I am assuming its the same proceedure for you marky.
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS

griffter · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:02 Post subject:

ITS CALLED A TAPLEY METER

omega63 · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 22:00 Post subject:

markymoan · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 22:30 Post subject:

I could do with an mot station that knows how they work, the local one is a tit to be honest Rolling Eyes

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omega63 · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 22:45 Post subject:

Rhanagar · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:14 Post subject:

Well after a lot of hassle and agro and my supplier being let down by his supplier I finally managed to get a 12 month green ticket.

First off thanks to Grandad for sorting me out a test at short notice and being moral support.

After ordering a new caliper and it failing to turn up the day of the test I had to run out to Bungay to pull a used one off a scrapper SWB. The caliper was in a poor state on the truck but seemed to do its thing when tested. Took it home, stripped it and clean it up. Put it back together again and trundled to the MOT station. It was a close shave but just managed to get the results. Have an advisory list as long as my arm now, but to be honest they are things I have been meaning to look at. All in all everything is sorted.
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS