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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The dowager Omega had an advisory for 'weeping rear shocks' at it's last MOT.

I can't see any oil but I've given them a wipe down just to be on the safe side.

Fingers crossed.

[omega3000]

If you take it to fitquicks they will cleverly spray the shocks with oil and point it out 

Good luck to the old girl 

[Stemo]

If you take it to fitquicks they will cleverly spray the shocks with oil and point it out 

Good luck to the old girl 

Yes, they have more weeping customers than rear shocks. Except for me, of course. I just point out the fact that they are talking bollards. Usually does the trick.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

She passed.

Two advisory items.

001.....Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
002.....Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

How much for front discs and pads?........Easy DIY fit?

There was also mention of the anti-roll bar but not listed as an advisory.

MOT till 5th June 2015. Sounds good to me.

[Stemo]

She passed.

Two advisory items.

001.....Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
002.....Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

How much for front discs and pads?........Easy DIY fit?

It passed, don't be fiddling with it. All brake discs are worn, pitted or scored.

Good result.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

She passed.

Two advisory items.

001.....Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
002.....Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

How much for front discs and pads?........Easy DIY fit?

It passed, don't be fiddling with it. All brake discs are worn, pitted or scored.

Good result.

I'm pretty good with discs and pads, and if they don't come to more than £40 I could be tempted to get my spanners out.

[omega3000]

Bet it was the backs of the disks , they always corrode and pit  Wire brush the pipes and grease up .. Well done hip hip hurrah 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Bet it was the backs of the disks , they always corrode and pit  Wire brush the pipes and grease up .. Well done hip hip hurrah 

Yep....that usually seems to be the case. The family Corsa was exactly as you describe.

[jonny2112]

Result 

[chrisgixer]

Bet it was the backs of the disks , they always corrode and pit  Wire brush the pipes and grease up .. Well done hip hip hurrah 

Yep....that usually seems to be the case. The family Corsa was exactly as you describe.

Heat resistant paint. Keeps the rust at bay ling enough to wear them out.

[Vamps]

Result...........

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The underside looked pretty good when she was raised on the ramps.

[omega3000]

The underside looked pretty good when she was raised on the ramps.

They seem to underseal the Omega pretty good , a bit like the old Carltons . Never needed any welding , just a re-coat of underseal sometimes where the jack is used