MG Falling apart

kwak636r · 11th December 2007, 20:22

Hi all

My ZT Cdti is starting to fall apart, First off the clutch is starting to slip so i need to change that. I think i will do that my self is it really hard on this car?
Next the flexi joint on the exhaust has gone so i have opted for a full stainless decat system, had a quote for £330 does this sound good?
Finally the one that really confuses me is it keeps warping thefront right brake disc and i dont know why. It had new pads (EBC Green stuff) with matching discs drilled and groved and did those in 2000 milesish then a standared set of discs and again did those abput the same.
It doesnt do any mayjor braking as my wife potters to work in it and we use it on the motorway.
We had a new wheel baring put in the left hub and i wounder if the garage cocked it up???
Maybe it a bit scuwiff any ideas?
Cheers all

Alex30013k · 11th December 2007, 21:43

How funny,

I have had my clutch replaced (Slipping)
and today i had my flexi joint replaced, £160 at Kwick Fit! you have to say that you found it for that price else where and they will match that,

lol

Hardy Falling apart....

Jules · 11th December 2007, 23:30

Make sure the mating surfaces between disc and hub are "clinically clean"

GERFIX · 12th December 2007, 05:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwak636r

Hi all

My ZT Cdti is starting to fall apart, First off the clutch is starting to slip so i need to change that. I think i will do that my self is it really hard on this car?
Next the flexi joint on the exhaust has gone so i have opted for a full stainless decat system, had a quote for £330 does this sound good?
Finally the one that really confuses me is it keeps warping thefront right brake disc and i dont know why. It had new pads (EBC Green stuff) with matching discs drilled and groved and did those in 2000 milesish then a standared set of discs and again did those abput the same.
It doesnt do any mayjor braking as my wife potters to work in it and we use it on the motorway.
We had a new wheel baring put in the left hub and i wounder if the garage cocked it up???
Maybe it a bit scuwiff any ideas?
Cheers all

Personally, if it's in the Haynes manual, then I'd give it a go. If you're confident and half-decent competent

then it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Just make sure you understand everything involved and have all replacement parts before you start.
As for the brake disc - could it be a sticky caliper? Have you noticed any pulling or a rise in fuel consumption? Just a thought

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kwak636r · 12th December 2007, 21:27

I hope im competant i work on jets.
What sort of mpg should i be getting? It dosnt feel like a sticky caliper and everything was cleaned.

GERFIX · 13th December 2007, 07:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwak636r

I hope im competant i work on jets.
What sort of mpg should i be getting? It dosnt feel like a sticky caliper and everything was cleaned.

MPG is a grey area by the looks of things, dependant on many variables, driving style, tyre type fitted, road surfaces, modifications etc. There is a discussion elsewhere on the forum regarding this. I've filled mine (135 CDTi manual saloon) twice since purchase (about a month ago), first after driving from buying it in Scunthorpe back to Edinburgh - 43mpg, not holding back but not boy-racer style - and the second time after local driving, comuting etc - 32mpg, not holding back either!! I'm personally hoping it settles in the mid to upper 30's.
If you work on jets then changing a clutch should be a breeze.

mrbukie · 13th December 2007, 15:32

Wonder if front disc warping is due to braking to a stop then keeping your foot on brake - apparently discs can warp due to the unequal dissipation of heat where the pad is still in contact with the disc surface after braking, and is especially prevalent on drilled and grooved discs??..
mrbukie

Aga · 15th December 2007, 15:06

I had new discs and pads fitted at the last service and had to go back to change them as they were squeaking badly. A month later and they have started again! I don't have the time to keep going back to the garage every other week! What is the problem?

Jules · 15th December 2007, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aga

I had new discs and pads fited at the last service and had to go back to change them as they were squeaking badly. A month later and they have started again! I don't have the time to keep going back to the garage every other week! What is the problem?

Steve, maybe they are using cheap pads. The OEM spec has backing anti squeak shims. The original shims seem to bonded to the pads when removed.
Trouble with garages is they tend to use cheap suppliers unless you specify a brand you want fitted.

11th December 2007, 20:22	#1
kwak636r Regular poster MG ZT T 190 lpg Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: fareham Posts: 49 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	MG Falling apart Hi all My ZT Cdti is starting to fall apart, First off the clutch is starting to slip so i need to change that. I think i will do that my self is it really hard on this car? Next the flexi joint on the exhaust has gone so i have opted for a full stainless decat system, had a quote for £330 does this sound good? Finally the one that really confuses me is it keeps warping thefront right brake disc and i dont know why. It had new pads (EBC Green stuff) with matching discs drilled and groved and did those in 2000 milesish then a standared set of discs and again did those abput the same. It doesnt do any mayjor braking as my wife potters to work in it and we use it on the motorway. We had a new wheel baring put in the left hub and i wounder if the garage cocked it up??? Maybe it a bit scuwiff any ideas? Cheers all

11th December 2007, 23:30	#3
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15th December 2007, 15:06	#8
Aga Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Black Pearl Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portchester (nr Portsmouth) Posts: 534 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had new discs and pads fitted at the last service and had to go back to change them as they were squeaking badly. A month later and they have started again! I don't have the time to keep going back to the garage every other week! What is the problem? Last edited by Aga; 16th December 2007 at 22:04..

11th December 2007, 21:43	#2
Alex30013k Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 CDTi Conn Se Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ashford Kent Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 17 Thanked 29 Times in 21 Posts	How funny, I have had my clutch replaced (Slipping) and today i had my flexi joint replaced, £160 at Kwick Fit! you have to say that you found it for that price else where and they will match that, lol Hardy Falling apart....

12th December 2007, 21:27	#5
kwak636r Regular poster MG ZT T 190 lpg Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: fareham Posts: 49 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I hope im competant i work on jets. What sort of mpg should i be getting? It dosnt feel like a sticky caliper and everything was cleaned.

13th December 2007, 15:32	#7
mrbukie Newbie CDTi ZT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: leicester Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wonder if front disc warping is due to braking to a stop then keeping your foot on brake - apparently discs can warp due to the unequal dissipation of heat where the pad is still in contact with the disc surface after braking, and is especially prevalent on drilled and grooved discs??.. mrbukie