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Brakes and suspension (among a never ending list of things to do🤦🏼‍♂️)

Hi all, my first post here. I've recently bought an early 90's MK1 Rivage which has been in a lock up for 14 years!
Needless to say there's a lot of work to do so any advice is appreciated.
The car it's self is in remarkably good condition structurally and only has 84000 on the clock so I'm hoping the engine is good too.
I've done a few bits, mainly stripping out and cleaning, a few repairs to the wiring loom which has been hacked about, the guy that had it before me had done some work to modify the engine to run on carbs, which I want to complete but he has left it in a right mess.
My question for now is are these brakes and suspension worth saving? Apparently all replaced years ago, to be fair neither the pad or disks look like they any wear. So is it worth messing around with them or replace them?
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Last edit: by Jamie4010

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Is the car sitting on its front wheels in the middle picture? If so, the suspension top mounts look to be holding up well. The rest of the suspension and brakes also look in good shape, I assume stock.

With no movement for 14 years, you may need to dismantle, de-rust, clean and lubricate the brake pad bearing surfaces. Also check the calipers move freely on their sliders. The brake fluid will also be contaminated and well overdue for changing. Take care not to break the bleed valves if they are seized

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Previously owned: 1992 VW Scirocco GT II 1.8 90 PS 30k

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Thanks for the reply, and i'll give them a good clean and refurb. Certainly more work here than i first anticipated. 🤦‍♂️

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I would rebuild the Calipers, as if the fluid hasn't been changed then the Cylinder walls may be rusted. the rebuild kits are usually less than 10 USD and the most cost is the hone.  I would also check the rubber hoses for the brakes for cracks and Probably replace them out of hand with the SS jacketed ones as they will hod pressure better.  They are pricey but worth the cost IMHO.

Same for the rears and it wouldn't hurt to replace or rebuild the Master as well.

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