Brake disc replacement

[Stephen]

Nothing wrong with an anchor and bricks.......or am I using the wrong words

[Quizzical Bob]

I agree entirely QB. And that has been my past experience. If you bothered to read the whole thread QB you will see that I already referred to my driving style and it is considerate and sensible. That is why I have been a member of the IAM for 50 years.

That is why I was so horrified with the need to replace them at 23,000. And why I have been in conversation with Ford about the inferior quality of those fitted. By their grudging agreement to now send me £50 it appears they agree I have a point.

II did read the whole thread, of course, but it is unlikely that the discs would be of inferior material. Maybe the calipers are binding? Is the wear even across the axle?

[Mervyn and Trish]

I agree entirely QB. And that has been my past experience. If you bothered to read the whole thread QB you will see that I already referred to my driving style and it is considerate and sensible. That is why I have been a member of the IAM for 50 years.

That is why I was so horrified with the need to replace them at 23,000. And why I have been in conversation with Ford about the inferior quality of those fitted. By their grudging agreement to now send me £50 it appears they agree I have a point.

II did read the whole thread, of course, but it is unlikely that the discs would be of inferior material. Maybe the calipers are binding? Is the wear even across the axle?

If you'd read the whole thread why did you insult me by querying my driving style?

[Quizzical Bob]

I agree entirely QB. And that has been my past experience. If you bothered to read the whole thread QB you will see that I already referred to my driving style and it is considerate and sensible. That is why I have been a member of the IAM for 50 years.

That is why I was so horrified with the need to replace them at 23,000. And why I have been in conversation with Ford about the inferior quality of those fitted. By their grudging agreement to now send me £50 it appears they agree I have a point.

II did read the whole thread, of course, but it is unlikely that the discs would be of inferior material. Maybe the calipers are binding? Is the wear even across the axle?

If you'd read the whole thread why did you insult me by querying my driving style?

Touchy? I can only assume that you missed the winky thingy

If it's any consolation to you I have just had to pay for three new tyres, a steering realignment and two new wiper blades

(No, it's not the way I drive)

[Manoverboard]

Oh yes it is ...

[david63]

Oh yes it is ...

But only for the wiper blades

[Ranchi]

I have heard of discs needing replacing due to too gentle driving- typically the rear discs.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Thanks for all the suggestions. However my driving style is not the issue. I've driven the same way for the past 50 years and have typically got more than twice the mileage out of discs.

After correspondence and consulting the dealer, while being very careful to avoid any admission, Ford have coughed up. Whatever the actual problem, be it a manufacturing fault, a design issue or substandard work by a Ford dealer, I conclude that means they agree it's not me.

[Kendhni]

Just had to get two new tyres on my car and used the KwikFit mobile service for the first time. The fitter phoned to let me know he was on his way, he arrived about 30 minutes later and had a couple of new tyres on my car and away in another 30 minutes. Excellent service - and the price was actually the cheapest (and I get a free in-car camera for ordering Michelins). Win-win

[Stephen]

Thanks for all the suggestions. However my driving style is not the issue. I've driven the same way for the past 50 years and have typically got more than twice the mileage out of discs.

After correspondence and consulting the dealer, while being very careful to avoid any admission, Ford have coughed up. Whatever the actual problem, be it a manufacturing fault, a design issue or substandard work by a Ford dealer, I conclude that means they agree it's not me.

Good result.........now about that drink

[barney]

Just had to get two new tyres on my car and used the KwikFit mobile service for the first time. The fitter phoned to let me know he was on his way, he arrived about 30 minutes later and had a couple of new tyres on my car and away in another 30 minutes. Excellent service - and the price was actually the cheapest (and I get a free in-car camera for ordering Michelins). Win-win

I've never used KwikFit mobile but a similar service and like you, found it excellent.
A simple google search shows who does it in your area.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Thanks for all the suggestions. However my driving style is not the issue. I've driven the same way for the past 50 years and have typically got more than twice the mileage out of discs.

After correspondence and consulting the dealer, while being very careful to avoid any admission, Ford have coughed up. Whatever the actual problem, be it a manufacturing fault, a design issue or substandard work by a Ford dealer, I conclude that means they agree it's not me.

Good result.........now about that drink

Next time we're in Essex! We can toast the Ford factory. And you can give the car a quick service.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Just had to get two new tyres on my car and used the KwikFit mobile service for the first time. The fitter phoned to let me know he was on his way, he arrived about 30 minutes later and had a couple of new tyres on my car and away in another 30 minutes. Excellent service - and the price was actually the cheapest (and I get a free in-car camera for ordering Michelins). Win-win

I've never used KwikFit mobile but a similar service and like you, found it excellent.
A simple google search shows who does it in your area.

These things are great if you have time pressures. We go to a well-established local tyre fitter, who is much better than our local branch of KwikFit was. Which is probably why they closed!

[Stephen]

Thanks for all the suggestions. However my driving style is not the issue. I've driven the same way for the past 50 years and have typically got more than twice the mileage out of discs.

After correspondence and consulting the dealer, while being very careful to avoid any admission, Ford have coughed up. Whatever the actual problem, be it a manufacturing fault, a design issue or substandard work by a Ford dealer, I conclude that means they agree it's not me.

Good result.........now about that drink

Next time we're in Essex! We can toast the Ford factory. And you can give the car a quick service.

Can you park it round the corner

[Kendhni]

On the subject of brakes, my car is just out of a service today. It has 20K miles on it and they have reported that the pads and disks are only 10% worn? Very surprising!!

On the other hand the report says the 'no signs of damage, car was dirty' ... of course it flamin well was dirty, part of the service includes a valet clean inside and out, I expect my moneys worth

[Stephen]

If it hadn't been valeted I would have gone back and made then do it before leaving the premises.