This is a pic of a merc c220 I had in today for mot.

 

Check out the brake pad

 

The owner fitted these himself and didn't even wonder what the loud grinding noise was! Needless to say he didn't leave with a pass

 

Good grief!!

Is that the one we sent the pads for?.........lol

Is that the one we sent the pads for?.........lol

 

:lol: I'm glad to say russ that we played no part in this cock up!

were they eicher ones?........lol

I have my saab to flush the oil on, change out the rad and coolant on tomorrow...... followed by the adjustment of my wifes smart 454 clutch actuator..... so busy day....lol

I have my saab to flush the oil on, change out the rad and coolant on tomorrow...... followed by the adjustment of my wifes smart 454 clutch actuator..... so busy day....lol

 

No work on the zed then? I think you have your priorities all wrong :lol:

If I get the time and can do some without the wife catching me......lol

Rear lights to be swapped, middle panel removal, front bumper removal and get the car in the air to start on the suspension refurb...... lol

I know I will get caught.....lol

Give the wife a couple of quid and send her shopping to treat herself as it's Mother's Day Sunday, then after a cup of Rosie and a bacon butty the work on the zed can begin :biggrin:

The good thing about that installation technique is that they last considerably longer. Also, the more they wear, the better they may end up getting!

The good thing about that installation technique is that they last considerably longer. Also, the more they wear, the better they may end up getting!

Maybe they have found a new way of fitting them that mechanics have got wrong since the brake pad was invented??........lol

It may cause premature brake disc failure and a serious accident though..... lol

 

Give the wife a couple of quid and send her shopping to treat herself as it's Mother's Day Sunday, then after a cup of Rosie and a bacon butty the work on the zed can begin

Hmmmm may get up early (6am'ish) to remove the front bumper and test fit the 99 spec one....before she gets up....Can save giving her any money....I might even make her a tea and bacon sarnie...... lol

I need to do the smart car though as it no longer pulls away without the revs being high..... think the actuator needs adjusting as the clutch has worn more....??

Now I just need to find out how..... lol

It may cause premature brake disc failure and a serious accident though..... lol

 

Swings and roundabouts - or should that read ditches and roundabouts?!