Nct failed, south Dublin area

Nicknamed

Hi my car has failed NCT based on brakes.
Attached the report.
Please suggest what needs to be done and most reasonable place to get it done from.
Thanks.

Nicknamed

I’m based in Dun Laoghaire area and any recommendations nearby will be appreciated. Thanks.

chicorytip

Nicknamed wrote:

Hi my car has failed NCT based on brakes. Attached the report. Please suggest what needs to be done and most reasonable place to get it done from. Thanks.

New front brake discs and pads and handbrake cable adjustment.

Nicknamed

chicorytip wrote: »

Nicknamed wrote:

Hi my car has failed NCT based on brakes. Attached the report. Please suggest what needs to be done and most reasonable place to get it done from. Thanks.

New front brake discs and pads and handbrake cable adjustment.

Thanks how much would be estimated cost?

khaldrogo

chicorytip wrote:

New front brake discs and pads and handbrake cable adjustment.

The handbrake passed????

khaldrogo

From that fail sheet it looks like either the caliper on the nsf is seized off or the caliper on the osf is seized on.........it needs to be looked at

Nicknamed

Any recommendations for Dublin area?
I live in Dun Laoghaire but work in the city so can bring the car anywhere reliable.
Thanks

wexie

khaldrogo wrote: »

The handbrake passed????

No it didn't check the bottom of the fail sheet, excessive travel

Nicknamed wrote: »

Any recommendations for Dublin area?
I live in Dun Laoghaire but work in the city so can bring the car anywhere reliable.
Thanks

Mentioning the type of car will probably help you more appropriate recommendations and/or cost estimate

(least I don't see it anywhere)

Nicknamed

Sorry it’s a Toyota Corolla 2002

khaldrogo

wexie wrote:

No it didn't check the bottom of the fail sheet, excessive travel

From the lever, but it passed on the balance and strength.

chicorytip

Nicknamed wrote:

Thanks how much would be estimated cost?

Front discs and pads fitted would cost around 120 euro. Calipers are expensive - around 90 euro for a new one. They are difficult to get second hand. I can't recommend a good garage for you because I live in a different part of the country. Look for a reputable independent garage rather than a main dealer.

Nicknamed

chicorytip wrote: »

Front discs and pads fitted would cost around 120 euro. Calipers are expensive - around 90 euro for a new one. They are difficult to get second hand. I can't recommend a good garage for you because I live in a different part of the country. Look for a reputable independent garage rather than a main dealer.

How many calipers it needs ?

khaldrogo

How do we know what it needs????

Get it looked at ffs. It could be a blocked flexi hose for all we know.

chicorytip

Nicknamed wrote:

How many calipers it needs ?

Well, you would need a mechanic to examine the car to determine that. A previous poster mentioned that the poor braking performance could be as a result of a sticking caliper but I would guess worn discs and pads are the problem.

Stoolbend

Worn pads or discs wouldn't cause an imbalance like that.

The most common fault on a corolla of that age would be a stuck sliding pin on the brake pad carrier.

Should be a simple job to free it out and adjust the handbrake cable.

biko

Moved out of DIY
Not a DIY effort