Rivage restoration
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Brakes and suspension (among a never ending list of things to do🤦🏼‍♂️)
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?
Thanks chaps.



Last edit: by Jamie4010
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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
Last edit: by typ_53b
Previously owned: 1992 VW Scirocco GT II 1.8 90 PS 30k
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Same for the rears and it wouldn't hurt to replace or rebuild the Master as well.
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