iomlt Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 A friend of mine did a service on a disco today. the owner of the vehicle said while your doing a service could you check the ware of the pads....... so after a good service, and tigherened up the rear hub bearings, he took the front wheels off to do as the man asked we noticed that the disco could do with some brake disc's.......... I have NEVER seen anything so thin in my life...... Even my 1mm cutting discs were thicker! Shocking Couldnt resist to show you all..... thankfully we saved a life or two today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooler70 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 wow, that is shocking. I have never seen a disc so worn! Must have a friendly mot tester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Holy cow............. how oin earth have they got that thin, without the pistons coming out of the calipers for one thing, but how did it never get noticed for so long............... I mean, how far can you actually travel on the Isle of Man.....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 he recently purchased the vehicle from england...... asked us to check over before it went for mot / test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Ah............ just aswell he got it checked, they would have failed before long!! The brakes must have been carp, the discs would have been red hot in no time...........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruuman Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 holy carp.. I've never seen anything that bad before!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Cripes, never seen any brake disc that thin/worn before, scarey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Oh for goodness sake They would be fine - just skim them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 think of the weight savings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 overnighted to sa41 ?? weight saving ahoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I had a vented disc wear down that thin on one face (because of a stone lodged under the pad), made a hell of a noise when the finned bit broke through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 hahahaha think of the weight saving! love it. needless to save he was issued with you must come and see us every 6 months for a check up! I'm actaully thinking of using it as a disc cutter.. (joke of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Oh for goodness sake They would be fine - just skim them haha of what filler or high build primer? HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Jesus H! How much does a Disco weigh? Bet they lit up well at night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 #&@% thats worn glad that was spotted before anyone was killed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_NZ Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Here's a photo of a Disc of a Discovery out in the colonies. The mechanic said the owner complained it had been squealing for a while, but it didn't get any worse so she stopped worrying about it Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Words fail me !!! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Words fail me !!! Mo That's a first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyMellin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I came across this the other day on another fella's car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 hell..... dont ppl ever look under there cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 'Most people' don't bother stopping unless the car won't go any further in my experience.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 'Most people' don't bother stopping unless the car won't go any further in my experience.... Your exactly right. Most folk are ignorant to these things.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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