stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
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I changed my front brake pads today (30 mins per side) - the instructions in Bodsy's gallery are top notch; thanks for all that contributed to them  My Shiny Moose jack adapter is also the dogs
I just wanted to add a tip to this; my local DIY store had coppergrease in a spraycan. It's inspired! You can spray the backs of the pads and the spring clips with a really light coating without any overspray ending up on the pad surface. I also sprayed the contact area inside the alloy wheel to stop it corroding to the hubs. I gave the steering lock stops a quick squirt whilst I was at it and didn't once get the Midas finger.
I also fitted a D-ring to the upper bolt of the lower tailgate spring pulley. I keep a lot of kiddie cr@p in the back, and was unhappy that it was difficult to secure the load in the back as for some unfathomable reason, LR didn't include high level retaining points. My V40 has a seatbelt type restraining strap built in, yet LR only provided floor D-rings. Weird. I had been using the third row seatbelt as a partial solution, but my fuel can has frayed it  Now I have a high level D-ring I can stop everything sliding around and my replacement seatbelt won't get destroyed  Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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cdodkin
Member Since: 18 Aug 2008
Location: Ex Pat Brit in California
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coppergrease in a spraycan - awesome idea!
Copaslip is the dogs do dabs for preventing brake squeal and keeping things from binding-up 08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
Porsche 911 (03 996) - 2013 MINI Cooper S
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| 15th Jan 2009 3:29 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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No problem, I just put it together Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 15th Jan 2009 4:29 pm |
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JimH
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: Hertfordshire
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What's the best options for carying dogs in the load area? Land Rover Parts seem very expensive.
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| 24th Nov 2009 6:16 pm |
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dogexplo
Member Since: 23 Oct 2009
Location: Milton of Campsie
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hi Jim'I've get a "Petzden" carrier.I think it is the largest one available and facing towards the rear door I reckon that two could be fitted side by side.They are made of heavy duty canvas .and fold flat when not in use.Much better than a cage as they dont rattle and keep all the dog snot and hair out the car. They are well ventilated.If interested just use google to find stockist.I bought mine a year ago and use it regularly with no probs.Hope this helps.
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| 24th Nov 2009 6:39 pm |
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BrumLee
Member Since: 07 Mar 2008
Location: West Midlands
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Be very careful using copper grease spray on brake pads as it impregnates the friction material and squeals when brakes get warm. Can also cause juddering when braking  Much safer to use the tubes or tub of copperslip 
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| 24th Nov 2009 8:20 pm |
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irl32
Member Since: 27 Aug 2009
Location: Co Mayo
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In need of help,I see that there is a blank plate where i can fir a power point to, just inside the rear door on the left, is it a big job to fit any pics if possible.
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| 21st Jan 2010 2:21 pm |
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