What did you do to your jimny today?

helijohn wrote:

markyp2000 wrote: It may not have been blead correctly when the wheel cylinder was fitted

If it moves its working so as long as it moves its fine

This was what I was thinking.

I don't know how long the O/S/R brake has been like this but surely it would have been checked after installation. Incidentally, the last 'keeper' (she sold it at the end of 2012 - God only knows who has had it in the interim year) had all work done at Halfords. I'll say no more.

So ¼" is enough, excellent thanks.

A little edit...........how can a brake not be bled correctly, it is a Mickey Mouse task unless I am missing something. :laugh: :laugh:

Bleed the rear load sensor valve. I did mine and it made a big difference. Also try bleeding the rear brakes whilst the rear is up on ramps.

Air tries to rise and you have a better chance of getting the trapped ones out of the system by doing this.

GuardianAngel wrote: Bleed the rear load sensor valve.

Is that the one that looks like a banjo with a spring?

Fitted two replacement Rear Half-shafts (2nd hand from J999PRE - almost new, huh)

Just bleeding of the brakes to be done tomorrrow

Now to get my old shafts fitted with new bearings and collars, ready for fitting when these fail.

helijohn wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote: Bleed the rear load sensor valve.

Is that the one that looks like a banjo with a spring?

Yes. It will have a small bleed valve that is likely to be caked in crud. Just tease it open otherwise it could break.

GuardianAngel wrote:

helijohn wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote: Bleed the rear load sensor valve.

Is that the one that looks like a banjo with a spring?

Yes. It will have a small bleed valve that is likely to be caked in crud. Just tease it open otherwise it could break.

Cheers. It is the only nipple on the motor that had a cover on it! :woohoo:

As the temperature dropped a little I thought I would check out the rear end ready to fit my tow-bar.
The bumper removal was a piece of cake thanks to all the info on the forum.

Once again I am very pleased with what I find that is out of sight most of the time.

My tow-bar is at present in two pieces, the main bar has a fixing at one end & the other fitting bolts to it.
My intention is to have a 'quick remove Tow-bar' just four bolts.

I'll update once the bar has been modified ................