mot falure

[martin25]

hello again guys,i put my fto in for the mot today abd it failed on

rear brake disc(s)exciency pitted
service brake below requirements (35%)
parking brake efficency below requirements (5%)

is the servce brake the pads all around?
and is the parking brake the handbrake?

ive replaced the disks now!!
just waitin for the pads to come!!

[CJ]

Parking brakes refer to handbrake operation, service brakes may indicate total braking efficiency. Anyone out there familiar with the MOT confirm?

Inspect all disks, if theres a significant lip on any of them, replace the set. Check pad condition at each corner, replace if pads are low. Bleed the braking system while you're at it.

CJ

[steelroe]

Service brakes refers to the brakes operated by the pedal. Probably need new pads and possibly disks. As regards pads avoid APEC like the plague.

[martin25]

ok cheers guys,ill let you know how i get on when i take it bck in wednsday

[kevinod]

Just on the parking brake (hand brake) efficiency - bad pads/discs of course will affect that, but that can also be adjusted with a nut under the cup behind the gear stick.

If you replace the rear brake pads or discs, you need to slacken that off anyway and re-adjust afterwards. Did it myself on Friday replacing my rear pads.