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Southern Star · 5th December 2021, 11:41

Apart from checking for continuity at the washer pump this was just to supply and fit two front brake pipes. However it's not as simple as undoing the pipes at both ends as the battery and battery tray and other stuff needs removing to access the ABS pump.

Apart from that, brakes don't need anything doing, the brake pad wear light is a sensor or wiring problem (which I knew it was), the car passed the MOT two weeks ago and although it had four advisories, none were for brake wear.

Mike Noc · 5th December 2021, 16:29

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Originally Posted by Southern Star

I had two brake pipes fitted a few months ago and it looks like a bit of a faff.

Doing that very same job tomorrow on Mrs Noc's 75. I made up a spare set of front pipes when I did mine last year. It isn't that much of a job as long as you have a decent flaring tool.

I prefer to use Kunifer brake pipe instead of copper, but each to their own.

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Southern Star · 6th December 2021, 19:02

I don't really have facilities to do much work on cars, no undercover heated workshop or anything so I generally get a mechanic to do this sort of thing. It makes more sense for me to do overtime at work and pay garage costs out of that. I'd be interested in knowing how long the job takes you from start to finish for comparison.

I'm all in favour of DIY enthusiasts keeping their cars alive but we should also remember what happened to Lord Finchley.

COLVERT · 6th December 2021, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Southern Star

I don't really have facilities to do much work on cars, no undercover heated workshop or anything so I generally get a mechanic to do this sort of thing. It makes more sense for me to do overtime at work and pay garage costs out of that. I'd be interested in knowing how long the job takes you from start to finish for comparison.

I'm all in favour of DIY enthusiasts keeping their cars alive but we should also remember what happened to Lord Finchley.

Lord Finchley.----

How could we forget.---

Mike Noc · 6th December 2021, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Southern Star

I don't really have facilities to do much work on cars, no undercover heated workshop or anything so I generally get a mechanic to do this sort of thing. It makes more sense for me to do overtime at work and pay garage costs out of that. I'd be interested in knowing how long the job takes you from start to finish for comparison.

I did a bit today but working outside so in between the showers. Have stripped the battery box out, removed the nearside brake pipe and flexi hose and fitted the new hose. Will fit the new pipe tomorrow and then do the offside. Spent two hours on it today and will probably do another couple of hours to complete it tomorrow - I'm in no rush.

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I'm all in favour of DIY enthusiasts keeping their cars alive but we should also remember what happened to Lord Finchley.

Yes but I'm not wealthy, and tinkering with old motors is probably far safer than what I do for a day job!

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BRG75 · 7th December 2021, 07:50

Well I for one had not heard of Lord Finchley.

I had visions of a "repair" on perhaps a (very) expensive car, that had escalated, or worse.

Transpires that it's a 4 line poem.

However, it illustrates how a simple item being replaced, can lead to worse: your demise.

mileshawk56 · 7th December 2021, 11:38

Lord Finchley - Hilaire Belloc its a little poem about mending electric lights if my memory serves- let the man who knows do the job basically. Chris S.

xsport · 7th December 2021, 13:09

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Unusually and only because of time restraints I asked a we'll known chain whose fitters can't get better to replace a corroded front brake pipe. I was told " Rover 75? We don't do those!"

you know what the song says : " you cant get thicker than a thick thick fitter" ! ...

COLVERT · 7th December 2021, 14:03

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you know what the song says : " you cant get thicker than a thick thick fitter" ! ...

Maybe----You can't get thicker than a Quick-fit fitter.---????????

COLVERT · 7th December 2021, 14:06

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Originally Posted by mileshawk56

Lord Finchley - Hilaire Belloc its a little poem about mending electric lights if my memory serves- let the man who knows do the job basically. Chris S.

Lord Finchley tried to mend the Electric Light
Himself. It struck him dead: And serve him right!
It is the business of the wealthy man
To give employment to the artisan.

7th December 2021, 07:50	#26
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 973 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Well I for one had not heard of Lord Finchley. I had visions of a "repair" on perhaps a (very) expensive car, that had escalated, or worse. Transpires that it's a 4 line poem. However, it illustrates how a simple item being replaced, can lead to worse: your demise. __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

5th December 2021, 11:41	#21
Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 358 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	Apart from checking for continuity at the washer pump this was just to supply and fit two front brake pipes. However it's not as simple as undoing the pipes at both ends as the battery and battery tray and other stuff needs removing to access the ABS pump. Apart from that, brakes don't need anything doing, the brake pad wear light is a sensor or wiring problem (which I knew it was), the car passed the MOT two weeks ago and although it had four advisories, none were for brake wear.

6th December 2021, 19:02	#23
Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 358 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	I don't really have facilities to do much work on cars, no undercover heated workshop or anything so I generally get a mechanic to do this sort of thing. It makes more sense for me to do overtime at work and pay garage costs out of that. I'd be interested in knowing how long the job takes you from start to finish for comparison. I'm all in favour of DIY enthusiasts keeping their cars alive but we should also remember what happened to Lord Finchley.

7th December 2021, 11:38	#27
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Lord Finchley - Hilaire Belloc its a little poem about mending electric lights if my memory serves- let the man who knows do the job basically. Chris S.