Yup shes a right cougar that one!

Figured out why my brakes are soft... im puking brake fluid out of the main brake line along the chassis rail everytime i press the pedal. Anyone had to swap this line out before?

 

Well started ripping into the rear brakes today... not a pretty sight. One of the main brake lines to the rear is leaking, the rear axle brake line sheared off at the caliper and the calipers are seized. Im looking at a complete brake system overhaul...

Question on the rear hub, see pic below. How does one remove the abs ring on the backside of the rotor to access the hub-rotor securing bolts? Iv taken off the 10mm nuts but the ring piece doesnt want to come out.

 

Waiting for brake parts...

Spent a bit of time today waxoyling the rear axle and rear section of chassis. Found a few holes up around the rear most body mounts but cleaned everything up and soaked it in waxoyl.

Also refinished the rear bumper in stone chip.

 

That bumper looks nice!
Did you apply the waxoyl with a brush or spray on?

Thanks

 

Yup it goes on pretty easily with a brush... I found a small brush works best as there's quite a few nooks and crannies to get into. Also, definitely put a tarp down and wear a hat!

 

Nice!
Thanks for the tip.

 

Back on all four wheels... hubs and new rotors on, need to track down some good used calipers now and replace the rotten brake lines.

I found a good used hood and doors. Started with the easy job and got the hood on, then the rear passenger doors with no issues. Any tips on rear cargo door alignment? Whatever i do, i cant get the door to seal properly and water just pisses in...

 

The rovers toyota sister... no more farm gate brush guard also...

 

Calipers - give the two guys in my signature a shout.

 

Had a busy last few days on the disco...
Got some CuNiFer brake lines made up and in place, new calipers installed and changed the gear oil in both diffs (wont be be doing that again without a pump!)

Hit a snag with the caliper bolt bracket. Managed to strip some threads so an M12 1.25 thread pitch tap saved the day. That was a nervous 45 minutes but its all back together!

Going to attempt bkeading the brakes and clutch tomorrow then should be good to go for a rip... still a little nervous regarding condition of the motor, ive iddled and revved upto operating temp with no signs of overheating and im not losing coolant or contaminating oil, but its definitly at the age where HGs may be needed.