yeah the local guys can't do it. Their machine is to big for my mini
so I'll put it up on jacks and take them in with me
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| Author: | brett [ Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brisbane Mini Mechanic that does Drum brake skimming?? |
My brakes shutter badly and by drums are warped. I think. I;m off to Brisbane to pick up my New Cooper S on the 25th. Who would you suggest?? |
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| Author: | matt van'74 [ Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:19 pm ] |
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My input is limited mainly because I am not from Brisbane nor have I ever been there or had anything to do with any businesses up there. BUT From what I have heard and read Matt Read would be the man to see. I am sure others will have more input. Check the How to forum for the Business Listing and call a few places. Matt |
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| Author: | Mick [ Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:26 pm ] |
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Most brake places can do them, and you get them to provide some rebonded brake shoes to suit while you are there to suit the new oversize. Check your drum prior to taking them down however as if they have been machined out to their maximum oversize (7.25" i think??) they will be junk. |
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| Author: | brett [ Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:30 pm ] |
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yeah the local guys can't do it. Their machine is to big for my mini so I'll put it up on jacks and take them in with me
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| Author: | 1018cc [ Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:32 pm ] |
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I think the maximum they can go over is 0.040" 
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| Author: | Mokesta [ Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:53 pm ] |
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My last lot were from Mini Automotive 21 Old Toowoomba Rd Ipswich Qld 4305 (07) 3281 4255 http://www.miniauto.com.au [email protected] He had a go, no-go gauge to check if the drums were too large and also had thick-bonded shoes paired with exhcange drums. (It was 1997 though....) |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:01 am ] |
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1018cc wrote: I think the maximum they can go over is 0.040"
There are 2 industry standard oversizes for all drums, they are + 1/32" (.03125")and + 1/16" (+.0625"). 
As said get them to supply bonded shoes to suit, don't try and use stock shoes. They will be out of adjustment before bedded in. 
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| Author: | 1018cc [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:14 am ] |
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Thanks doc, I knew you could get them machined twice (for some reason I thought .020" & then 0.040"  )
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| Author: | Anto [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:52 am ] |
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Glen Carpenter's Mini Mart 12/32 Jijaws Street Sumner Park Qld 4074 (07) 33768426 I'm pretty sure he can skim your drums for you. Personally I would recommend new standard drums and shoes, they aren't particularly expensive and I've never been a fan of rebonded shoes, unless there is no other option. |
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| Author: | miniDave [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:22 pm ] |
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For the cost of replacement drums ($45??) I would just replace them with new. regards - Dave K. |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:48 pm ] |
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yep thats also what i did Dave and also new shoes
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| Author: | miniDave [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:02 pm ] |
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gafmo wrote: yep thats also what i did Dave and also new shoes
I picked up a rear set of 4 x shoes from Karcraft last week and they were about $30! Bargain. Fronts were slightly more but are a wider shoe. |
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| Author: | Mokesta [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:24 pm ] |
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Anto wrote: Glen Carpenter's Mini Mart
12/32 Jijaws Street Sumner Park Qld 4074 (07) 33768426 I'm pretty sure he can skim your drums for you. Personally I would recommend new standard drums and shoes, they aren't particularly expensive and I've never been a fan of rebonded shoes, unless there is no other option. Those details are incorrect now that he has moved. M |
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| Author: | Mick [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:40 pm ] |
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Glen has moved? I can't imagine the fun he would have had cleaning the shed out! And the little bits of treasure down the back... |
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| Author: | >Rude< [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:33 pm ] |
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they arent classified as mini experts but they pretty much are now 
ABS Geebung 3/400 Newman Rd Geebung Ph:07 3632 1500 i pretty much rebuilt my mini ground up there so they know a fair bit about minis now lol. Machining drums or skimming as you have said is no drama at all there and doesnt cost much either. the mechanic checks how much meat is left on it and whether it is still alright or not. they are brake experts so its win win lol |
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