Robbersdog

Sorry Colin I didn't read the first part of your last post but that answers my question Cheers mate Robbersdog

Sorry Colin I didn't read the first part of your last post but that answers my question Cheers mate Robbersdog

Hi Colin, We did have a Haynes manual but have miss placed it. It looks like I shall have to take the long shaft out . I remember I have to take the the hub nut off , remove the 3 special bolts at the base of the leg and take the steering link off also remove the caliper. Then I believe I have to release 2 bolts that hold the centre bearing in , then I believe the shaft can be removed with a little persuasion. I have found a boot that will replace the broken one however I can't remember what to do next ie how do I split the shaft in order to slide the boot on . would be glad of a little help cos we live in a slightly isolated region of france and there ain't much help close by Hope you can help Robbersdog

Thanks Chaps, Just got back and sorted problem . It was as you said Colin the back brakes were having problems with the adjusters , renewed drums shoes and cylynders now brakes are fine . Just gotta figure out how to renew outer CV boot on drivers side an we'll be back in business . Any suggestions would be welcome Robbersdog

Hi Colin, Thanks for the reply. I have read your previous post dealing with your son's ZX . I'll have a look at the adjusters as you advised. The whole story is that the car has belonged to my son for the last 6 years and I replaced all the brake components after he had run the car for 1 year and complained about soft spongy brake pedal . After I completed the work the brakes were a little better and good enough to pass the MOT but I don't think it will any more. I'm wondering if there could be an ongoing problem with the servo unit . I think that may be my next move after looking at the adjusters Thanks again Robbersdog

Hi , Ihave a ZX that is fitted with Bendix brakes, problem is I cannot get a decent pedal on it . Pedal will travel to nearly to the floor before working . I've changed the front pads and discs , the back shoes and drums also the master cylynder nothing seems to work. the front pads got very hot at the outset but we stopped about every five miles to let them cool and after about 40 miles they were ok . I've bled the system several times according to the Haynes manual but no luck. Is there anybody out there who can help Robbersdog