Brake Disc Skimming

[fabiostar]

i suppose it depends on the tip used for machining, some are £10-15 each, some are £20 and then some
you can machine a few discs with 1 tip though
probably also the disc material too,

me thinks its better to keep the factory discs and machine, than put on cheap ****te, that dont help with stopping lol

mine are factory mazda and have 1.8mm left, only need slight lip taken off, so worth machining etc

have always checked disc thickness and machined if enough meat depending on make of disc etc,
not the norm here though, probably why its more expensive to do here
set up time etc, most are probably using a lathe instead of the disc machine etc

if i can fit them into my lathe its a simple enough job to do sir

 

[ossy2004]

Anyone got a number for purplea4T?

 

[dingle]

if i can fit them into my lathe its a simple enough job to do sir

Could you do a set for me?

 

[pdevlin71]

"Resurfacing" this thread for some help.

I had a set of discs fitted recently and the inner pad on both sides was put in the wrong way around and caused some bad scoring.

As these are £500-600 a pair, looking to get damaged side skimmed.

Anyone still doing this?

Can't find OD in Drumcrue that's mentioned and not sure if @fabiostar has time

 

[Ben P]

"Resurfacing" this thread for some help.

I had a set of discs fitted recently and the inner pad on both sides was put in the wrong way around and caused some bad scoring.

As these are £500-600 a pair, looking to get damaged side skimmed.

Anyone still doing this?

Can't find OD in Drumcrue that's mentioned and not sure if @fabiostar has time

P Taylor Engineering
74 Waterloo Road
BT27 5NW Ravernet
Lisburn
028 9266 0034

 

[pdevlin71]

P Taylor Engineering
74 Waterloo Road
BT27 5NW Ravernet
Lisburn
028 9266 0034

Thanks @Ben P , appreciate the prompt reply

 

[Smurf.]

Hold on fitted the pad the wrong way around??

 

[dingle]

Hold on fitted the pad the wrong way around??

I'm curious too ....

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

@sam_9n done a set for me, no complaints, well, except for the fact they are $4ite discs and they warped again like he said they would lol

 

[pdevlin71]

I'm curious too ....

Don't even ask.
This is what happens when an apprentice without supervision fits your discs and pads. He somehow managed to fit both left and right rear inner pads with the anti squeal plate touching the disc.

It was apparent quite quickly that something just wasn't right as soon as I drove out of the unit.

The garage has covered the costs of replacement but I'm still hoping to salvage the discs.

 

[dingle]

Don't even ask.
This is what happens when an apprentice without supervision fits your discs and pads. He somehow managed to fit both left and right rear inner pads with the anti squeal plate touching the disc.

It was apparent quite quickly that something just wasn't right as soon as I drove out of the unit.

The garage has covered the costs of replacement but I'm still hoping to salvage the discs.

Ah come on !!! They're liable for the whole lot . If your discs were serviceable and the youngster damaged them with the back to front pads then it's all on them. Do not accept this.

 

[sam_9n]

@sam_9n done a set for me, no complaints, well, except for the fact they are $4ite discs and they warped again like he said they would lol

When I seen the words ‘well, except’

When I read the rest

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

When I seen the words ‘well, except’

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When I read the rest

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Lasted about 1000 miles, was a hard 1000 miles as most of it was dragging the caravan but they are now worse than ever. Based on what you said about the hard spots I'm not even going to waste my time (or yours) skimming them again, will just replace them when I service the car.

 

[stevieturbo]

"Resurfacing" this thread for some help.

I had a set of discs fitted recently and the inner pad on both sides was put in the wrong way around and caused some bad scoring.

As these are £500-600 a pair, looking to get damaged side skimmed.

Anyone still doing this?

Can't find OD in Drumcrue that's mentioned and not sure if @fabiostar has time

OD are out near Carrowdore now.

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

OD are out near Carrowdore now.

Did they take over Tamroy's old place?

 

[stevieturbo]

Did they take over Tamroy's old place?

No idea who that is ?

I just know they moved from Belfast to out the Carrowdore direction a few years ago. They did have a FB page but can't seem to find it. any google stuff just seems to show the old Belfast stuff

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

No idea who that is ?

I just know they moved from Belfast to out the Carrowdore direction a few years ago. They did have a FB page but can't seem to find it. any google stuff just seems to show the old Belfast stuff

Tamroy was guys I used, used to be in Ards then moved to Carrowdore, retired couple of years ago so likely the same place. At the junction of Ballyblack Rd

 

[stevieturbo]

sounds possible, although it'd probably be 3-4 years they moved. But not 100% sure

 

[althebass]

ODC now called Maintech and in Carrowdore I think

 

[Jaystar77]

I was asking about recently (have an engine that needs a bit of work) and was told Maintech in Carrowdore had bought the equipment/business?

Haven't gotten any further but it's across the road from Cardy Timber just before Cardy Corner if that helps.

Apologies if wrong!

 

[FM155]

P Taylor Engineering
74 Waterloo Road
BT27 5NW Ravernet
Lisburn
028 9266 0034

Anyone got an up to date / alternative number for this man? Number no longer listed.

Got a Fiesta Ecoboost turbo with 2 snapped studs and everything is as hard as the hobs of hell, blunted a tap trying to insert one after spending over an hour drilling it out with a selection of cobalt drills....

 

[Ben P]

Anyone got an up to date / alternative number for this man? Number no longer listed.

Got a Fiesta Ecoboost turbo with 2 snapped studs and everything is as hard as the hobs of hell, blunted a tap trying to insert one after spending over an hour drilling it out with a selection of cobalt drills....

Peter Taylor 07483 409763

Maybe 02892 663205

 

[FM155]

Thanks @Ben P , the landline number is dead unfortunately.

 

[Daviddunlop83]

Send me a photo but we should be able to help.

 

[Laundrymike]

Be interested to hear how you got on, also need some discs & hubs redrilling