B4 Coupe Pre-MOT work required

Crossle · 31-07-15, 04:06 PM

MOT has just gone on my 1996 B4 Coupe, I've not had the car long and its the first time I have had a mechanic look at it. I had it checked today to see what it might need for an MOT. There are a few items on the list i dont no where to start with so can someone advise please-

FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH- This does not light up as it should so will need a new switch. Will this just be an ebay job I guess?

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS PLAY- Are these re-packable? If not where would I get them from?

BRAKE COMPENSATOR- This is badly worn and not really doing alot anymore so looks like I will have to get another one. Any ideas where?

All other items are thankfully just straight foward brake discs, CV boots etc so shouldnt be a problem.

Thanks

Scott

cjp0349 · 31-07-15, 04:32 PM

Bargain fog light switch for you on ebay Scott

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-80-B4...item58b71a51ef

The bearing is an easy job for a competent mechanic (which I am not!) Brake compensator will be a bit more difficult I believe but not the end of the world.
Not cheap but vailable new from Euro car parts http://www.eurocarparts.com/other-brake-hydraulics
and GSF http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/bra...ower-regulator

Someone a lot more technically gifted than me will post advice I'm sure

Crossle · 31-07-15, 05:03 PM

Thats excellent thanks- I've taken that switch!

Andy10v · 31-07-15, 08:30 PM

On front wheel drive cars the rear wheel bearings are adjustable, so you may be able to nip it up. If its dying I would just replace it, they are cheap so by the time you get it apart and clean it to grease I would just fit new.

Its straightforward to do, most difficult part is the calliper carrier bolts if they are seized/rounded out. I would have new calliper carrier bolts on hand as I would be prepared for the allen key to strip out.

Crossle · 05-08-15, 10:07 PM

The brake regulator has a plastic ring attached to it. Does anyone no if you can buy the ring on its own? At the moment I seem to have bought a brand new 70 quid regulator just because I need the plastic ring!

31-07-15, 04:32 PM	#2
cjp0349 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lune Valley, North Lancashire Posts: 1,744	Bargain fog light switch for you on ebay Scott http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-80-B4...item58b71a51ef The bearing is an easy job for a competent mechanic (which I am not!) Brake compensator will be a bit more difficult I believe but not the end of the world. Not cheap but vailable new from Euro car parts http://www.eurocarparts.com/other-brake-hydraulics and GSF http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/bra...ower-regulator Someone a lot more technically gifted than me will post advice I'm sure __________________ 1992 (K) Audi 80 2.0e 16v cyclamen pearl 1975 (N) VW 1303LS Karmann Cabriolet beryl green Audis Previously Owned 1973 (M) 80L 1.3 2-dr white 1979 (T) 80SE 1.6 met.bue 1983 (Y) 80CL 1.6 met.blue Last edited by cjp0349; 31-07-15 at 04:42 PM.

31-07-15, 08:30 PM	#4
Andy10v Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stirling Posts: 861	On front wheel drive cars the rear wheel bearings are adjustable, so you may be able to nip it up. If its dying I would just replace it, they are cheap so by the time you get it apart and clean it to grease I would just fit new. Its straightforward to do, most difficult part is the calliper carrier bolts if they are seized/rounded out. I would have new calliper carrier bolts on hand as I would be prepared for the allen key to strip out. __________________ 2005 350z GT Sold-1992 3B S2 coupe-RS2+, 996s, konis, forged rods, rear torsen.... Sold-1993 ABY coupe

31-07-15, 05:03 PM	#3
Crossle Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: northampton Posts: 266	Thats excellent thanks- I've taken that switch!

05-08-15, 10:07 PM	#5
Crossle Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: northampton Posts: 266	The brake regulator has a plastic ring attached to it. Does anyone no if you can buy the ring on its own? At the moment I seem to have bought a brand new 70 quid regulator just because I need the plastic ring!