Rusted discs mot pass or fail?
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Have a look at 3.6 2c
https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/m...
The condition of the discs and your comment that the brakes aren't up to much may also result in a fail on the brake tester so IMO worth sorting it out - incl checking the calipers are working OK - before the test.
https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/m...
The condition of the discs and your comment that the brakes aren't up to much may also result in a fail on the brake tester so IMO worth sorting it out - incl checking the calipers are working OK - before the test.
Thanks for the response guys. Don't mind paying to get them changed to avoid the fail just wondering why on earth they look like that after only 31k and not even 3 years old!
Anyone think maybe the calliper pin has seized and causing them not to work properly?
Never had a golf gtd before and coming from a scirocco I just assumed the brakes were rubbish in comparison to the Rocco but now looking at the brakes I'm thinking it's down to the rears not working properly.
Anyone think maybe the calliper pin has seized and causing them not to work properly?
Never had a golf gtd before and coming from a scirocco I just assumed the brakes were rubbish in comparison to the Rocco but now looking at the brakes I'm thinking it's down to the rears not working properly.
davidpeebles said:
Thanks for the response guys. Don't mind paying to get them changed to avoid the fail just wondering why on earth they look like that after only 31k and not even 3 years old!
Anyone think maybe the calliper pin has seized and causing them not to work properly?
Never had a golf gtd before and coming from a scirocco I just assumed the brakes were rubbish in comparison to the Rocco but now looking at the brakes I'm thinking it's down to the rears not working properly.
Exactly that, lack of use leads to early corrosion, calipers seizing etc etc.Anyone think maybe the calliper pin has seized and causing them not to work properly?
Never had a golf gtd before and coming from a scirocco I just assumed the brakes were rubbish in comparison to the Rocco but now looking at the brakes I'm thinking it's down to the rears not working properly.
davidpeebles said:
Thanks for the response guys. Don't mind paying to get them changed to avoid the fail just wondering why on earth they look like that after only 31k and not even 3 years old!
Anyone think maybe the calliper pin has seized and causing them not to work properly?
Never had a golf gtd before and coming from a scirocco I just assumed the brakes were rubbish in comparison to the Rocco but now looking at the brakes I'm thinking it's down to the rears not working properly.
Mine are 7 years old c90k miles and gleaming centre to edge without any scoring and a fiddly lip. Anyone think maybe the calliper pin has seized and causing them not to work properly?
Never had a golf gtd before and coming from a scirocco I just assumed the brakes were rubbish in comparison to the Rocco but now looking at the brakes I'm thinking it's down to the rears not working properly.
Bear in mind they generally look worse on the inside face. It won't fail MOT on the surface corrosion but might fail the actual brake test although I think that's pretty unusual. The brake 'balance' (I forget what the proper name is) across the axle might be a bit trickier.
You could prevent it by doing regular heavy stops - but then you'd wear out the brakes earlier, and reduce the life of the tyres a bit.
You could prevent it by doing regular heavy stops - but then you'd wear out the brakes earlier, and reduce the life of the tyres a bit.
davidpeebles said:
Hi guys,
I have a 2014 golf gtd which has only done 31k miles.
My mot is due next month and my rear discs look really rusted. The braking doesn't feel too good either!
I'm wondering if someone could look at the pic and let me know if it would be an mot pass or fail?
A few years ago these would definitely have failed but the failure criteria now is they have to be seriously weakened. I have a 2014 golf gtd which has only done 31k miles.
My mot is due next month and my rear discs look really rusted. The braking doesn't feel too good either!
I'm wondering if someone could look at the pic and let me know if it would be an mot pass or fail?
You can thank the fast fits for the change in wording.
E-bmw said:
lucido grigio said:
Welshbeef said:
Cruise control certainly helps keeping them clean.
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Kindly explain this please..
I can think of no reason how using cruise keeps discs clean......
Quelle surprise !
lucido grigio said:
E-bmw said:
lucido grigio said:
Welshbeef said:
Cruise control certainly helps keeping them clean.
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Kindly explain this please..
I can think of no reason how using cruise keeps discs clean......
Quelle surprise !
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