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I currently have my car at the mechanic for a general service, and to replace the front discs and pads. Apparently the brake fluid has never been replaced and this has caused the front right brake to seize. Shouldn't the brake fluid have been checked during previous services? I have used several mechanics since I first bought the car, and none of them picked up on the problem. The car is currently sitting at a reputable mechanic waiting for parts.

they usually just check to see if you have fluid not the actual condition.....
generally you have to specify if you want them bled. but it makes a huge difference when its done more noticable then slotted rotors etc unfortunatly its often neglected by mos people on any car

It would have been drained when it came into the country. All fluids have to be drained. But yeah, thats probably the last time. I have to flush it after every 3 track days, cooks it

Supplanter wrote:I currently have my car at the mechanic for a general service, and to replace the front discs and pads. Apparently the brake fluid has never been replaced and this has caused the front right brake to seize. Shouldn't the brake fluid have been checked during previous services? I have used several mechanics since I first bought the car, and none of them picked up on the problem. The car is currently sitting at a reputable mechanic waiting for parts.

I got some DBA drilled and slotted rotos for under 600 today whcih are going on mine...pretty cheep I thought. They didnt have the slotted only left in stock.

khunjeng wrote:I got some DBA drilled and slotted rotos for under 600 today whcih are going on mine...pretty cheep I thought. They didnt have the slotted only left in stock.

Yeah, I ordered the plain slotted through Supercheap the other week, but they told me the same thing, got the cross-drilled ones for the same price

Supplanter wrote:

khunjeng wrote:I got some DBA drilled and slotted rotos for under 600 today whcih are going on mine...pretty cheep I thought. They didnt have the slotted only left in stock.

Yeah, I ordered the plain slotted through Supercheap the other week, but they told me the same thing, got the cross-drilled ones for the same price

heheh nice one. I'm doing my timing belt and water pump atm

khunjeng wrote:

Supplanter wrote:I currently have my car at the mechanic for a general service, and to replace the front discs and pads. Apparently the brake fluid has never been replaced and this has caused the front right brake to seize. Shouldn't the brake fluid have been checked during previous services? I have used several mechanics since I first bought the car, and none of them picked up on the problem. The car is currently sitting at a reputable mechanic waiting for parts.

I got some DBA drilled and slotted rotos for under 600 today whcih are going on mine...pretty cheep I thought. They didnt have the slotted only left in stock.

really? I thought that they shouldn't be more than $250 *per pair for the Gold Series Slotted rotors?

The brake fluid should be replaced every 40,000km

i paid $580 for a pair of the slotted rotors as well...

mr-charisma wrote:

khunjeng wrote:

Supplanter wrote:I currently have my car at the mechanic for a general service, and to replace the front discs and pads. Apparently the brake fluid has never been replaced and this has caused the front right brake to seize. Shouldn't the brake fluid have been checked during previous services? I have used several mechanics since I first bought the car, and none of them picked up on the problem. The car is currently sitting at a reputable mechanic waiting for parts.

I got some DBA drilled and slotted rotos for under 600 today whcih are going on mine...pretty cheep I thought. They didnt have the slotted only left in stock.

really? I thought that they shouldn't be more than $250 *per pair for the Gold Series Slotted rotors?

actually I just checked my email they chnaged what I got...anyway just needed some asap not sure if its a good price or not

The plain slotted rotors were $408 from Supercheap. Ended up with cross drilled at that price.

Hey guys anyone knows on how many Khm the Gearbox Oil must be changed cause the mechanic told me that you don't have to change it. Never. But i don't trust him cause a friend had a problem with his gearbox and after he changed his gearbox oil everything were ok with his gears but he doesn't know either on how many khm it must be changed.

Supplanter wrote:The plain slotted rotors were $408 from Supercheap. Ended up with cross drilled at that price.

are we talking the same series? bit of a significant price difference

suppose to be every 20000kms but i prefer ever 10 to 15 not changing is just crazy and will lead to some very expensive probs
oh and may i suggest finding a better mechanic

Better Mechanic? Here in cyprus? You must be talking about a miracle mate! My car is in my hands. Thats why i am seeking help here. No mechanic exist here. So a good one is a dream. Either i try to service it or fix it or my GR is a dead one.

there is a guide in diy section on how to change

BaronCell wrote:Hey guys anyone knows on how many Khm the Gearbox Oil must be changed cause the mechanic told me that you don't have to change it. Never. But i don't trust him cause a friend had a problem with his gearbox and after he changed his gearbox oil everything were ok with his gears but he doesn't know either on how many khm it must be changed.

lol that mechanic is *~delightful!~*.

if it s manual easy to change and will do wonders

Oh and one more thing please. What type of oil should i use in my gearbox? Ex: 75w80 or whatever? My engine: 0w40 or 10w40? I have a manual GR.

cant remember grade off the top of my head but try doing a search on the site you will find it

thanks a lot. i wish i lived in Australia so i could find a good engineer for my car..