Not if nothing has been done to the brakes but if you'd changed the pads
recently it's easily done.
Jim
On 17/06/2010 10:01, taximark wrote:
And regards the spring clip, is that likely as the brakes were fine
before the car was parked up?
Mark
On Jun 17, 9:35 am, Jim Hearne<[email protected]> wrote:
Something seizing would normally make the pedal harder (but probably not
noticeably so).
I've had problems with rust in the master cylinder bore caused by water
sitting there.
This was with silicone brake fluid so the water stays separated and sits
at the lowest points in the system.
With normal brake fluid the water gets absorbed into the fluid and
shouldn't cause this problem.
It could just be old fluid so try flushing it through with new first.
Also, just a though, make sure the spring clip is fitted to the outside
of the front calipers, this missing gives a soft pedal.
Jim
On 17/06/2010 09:24, taximark wrote:
Hi Jon
I look forward to seeing the pics of this. My hood is going to have to
wait for a while so hopefully it isn't going to be a wet summer.
I shall be spending the morning trying to find out why the brakes
don't work very well. I have very litttle braking effort and the pedal
is like pressing treacle, very spongy and soft. There is some braking
effort but way short of any real use. I am guessing that something has
probably siezed while the car has been parked up. If anyone has any
suggestions they would be appreciated but I don't think a strip down
and rebuild is going to do any harm to the brakes, after all they are
kinda important.
Then this afternoon I will be fitting the exhaust and hopefully **
test drive time!! **.
Mark
On Jun 16, 11:01 pm, "jon jackson"<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi I have just had a hood made by this man [email protected]
When the hood arrived I was amazed at how good it was and have to admit that I
have not fitted it yet.
You will need to use your old hoods front fixing bar as the new one is left
unattached at the front.
I will be doing a photo series for interested parties to see how its done.
cheers Jon
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Miles
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Paintwork
Hi Jim,
When chatting to her I reiterated the accident several times in the
conversation and she confirmed that was the correct premium. I don't know if it
had any bearing but I have been a professional driver for over 20 years and had
almost a million miles claim free...
As regards the body repairs you make it sound quite easy. I shall go google
for the gelcoat... I would prefer to do the work myself.
I have to say that having seen the attention that driving this car gets
(and a previous kitcar (renault 4 Malibu) my ex wife owned) that I am sorely
tempted to throw away my hovercraft plans and buy a new kit to build. I would
also like to upgrade the engine to an RS turbo lump. Having had the car for
almost 2 years now and only driven it for 6 months or so I can't wait to get it
back on the road. It is on axle stands at the moment awaiting a new exhaust for
the MOT. I get a little tingle every time I see it knowing that in a few days I
will be able to drive it again.
Thanks for the advice.
Mark
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---
From: Jim Hearne<[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tue, 15 June, 2010 22:39:18
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Paintwork
Hi Mark,
Welcome to the group.
I suspect your local paintwork chappie isn't very familiar with
fibreglass cars.
I'd say gelcoat finish is easier to fix than a paint finish.
You just need to grind out any cracks and if they aren't deep just fill
the cracks slightly proud with the correct colour gelcoat.
When it's set carefully sand the repairs back flush.
As long as you can match the colour it;s easy.
If the damage is deep then repair with mating and resin leaving the area
slightly recessed and fil with gelcoat.
If it's a common colour then the gelcoat can be obtained from many boat
companies.
www.sailboats.co.ukisone i've used before.
I'm afraid you may be disappointed on the insurance front, the �175 only
applies if you have had no claims so you won't be eligible.
The woman at FJ should have known that.
Jim
On 15/06/2010 21:09, taximark wrote:
> Hi all, I have just joined the group and have been reading through
> some of the posts. It appears that this is a very friendly and helpful
> group.
> A couple of years ago I bought a rather tired yellow 2+2. The
> paintwork is starred in a few places from what would appear to be
> stone impacts and car park knocks. I understand that it is a gel coat
> finish and my local paintwork chappie says that it is more expensive
> to repair than to respray the whole car (which is double what I paid
> for the car!). Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can pretty
> this up without having to spend big bucks or spending a year at
> college to learn how to drive a paint sprayer.
> I also made the mistake of leaving the car parked under a tree for the
> last 18 months and am astonished at the damage that natures finest
> have managed to do to the hood. I looked at the qsc website and a new
> hood is loadsamoney, can anyone recommend someone reasonable near
> Reading that might be able to make one for me.
> Other than that I love my little car, It has the 1.4 engine but is
> quick enough for me and returns almost 50 mpg at 65 mph.
> The other thing that I was amazed about was insurance. I got a quote
> from an insurance company this morning and was horrified at �560. (no
> no claims discount as I have only been using my cab for years and a
> knock with an audi last year). The girl at the insurance company
> suggested joining the owners club as the special rates brought the
> premium down to just �175!! WOW, a �400 saving almost. My cheque will
> be winging its way to the owners club forthwith.
> Looking forward to getting to know you all.
> Mark
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