Found rear pads and rotors on eBay for $82.50 for D1. Mintex pads quality rotors. Ordered on Friday morning and received on Monday. $94.98 TOTAL w/shipping, Installed and happy !
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When you changed the head gaskets did you resurface the heads. Must also use new head bolts @ around $ 100 a set.They are one time use stretch bolts. And must be drawn down in order and torqued. If not your problem is still there, Sorry
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Also had same problem. You can jump two of the wires with paper clip or short piece of wire. Got my switch at Auto Zone. The switch is WW1 type points and springs.
As always: Thank You joey
Had a senior day, And you woke me. The ease of dis-assembly is unreal. Very impressed with the 4 piston caliper on the D1. The inner and outer pads on the left were within .015. And the right within .015 of the left side Max..I personally have and would not change...
Hi,
I had the exact same problem on my 97 D1. Would not open from ether side. Fixed it from the outside in short order like 15 min. But this old brain can not recall exact procedure. Would go look at it to jog my memory but my Daughter has it. Will look at it tomorrow and check your post on...
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If the head bolts were not replaced the last time that would be your problem. they are stretch bolts and must be replaced each time at approximately $ 100.00 a set. Also reface the heads they warp. Just went through this two months ago in a D1. I had up to .010 warp. You will have some...
Hi Kurt
It is your brake light switch. Two sided switch Brake & trans. lock. Located under dash on brake pedal . There are two switches the one with the vacuum line is you cruse control. Pop it open and jump it with a paper clip or small wire. Only 12v if I remember rt. side is trans. lock. If...
Hi Scott,
Hope this is not to late, You need to replace the head bolts also. they are stretch bolts and around $100. a set. And true up the face of the heads. If not you could be redoing soon. Just went through this myself. Looking at the date on your post we did it together.
Dennis
Again thanks so much Chongo, Working now. Would like to give em' a try in the D1, BUT that Joey is causeing me to pause. What up Joey.
Happy New Year to All
Great job Chongo
After reading your post everyone should be able to make a informed decision on OIL..
Thank you for your time and effort.
Dennis
Moderator ; Chongo's post is a must for FAQ
Could not locate brake lite switch on stock local. Next day best price Auto Zone 24.95. To get use of the Rover untill part arives, remove plug from switch . It is a four pin switch, make a jumper wire and plug into the two on the flat side of the plug. ( left side installed ) Turn the key on...
I use Lubro Moly LM 508 anti- seize compound on the back bearing surface of the pads. Also on the caliper rails. LM 508 is high temp. and copper color. It has a brake pad image on the tube. Easy find at Import parts store . ( German / Euro )...
thanks so much Neill.
Would like to disable this system, I remember when people were responsible enough to step on brake before engaging transmission.
Dennis
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