Halfords equivalent in France?

[Rob Cowell]

Seem to be a long way from home with a very worn from brake pad. At least one piston seems properly seized. Can get a new caliper and pads in a few days from Roughtrax but will need a few tools. Socket sets are everywhere but I'm not sure about brake flare spanners. Is there are chain shop name I can search for that will likely have one? Machine mart / Halfords type place?

Is there a decent Roughtrax / Milners type place in France? @froggy Steve

Ta

 

[mussy]

Feu vert might be something to try..

 

[chapel gate]

You could just put some cheap pads in to see out the rest of your trip/ get you home. If you want to do the lot the caliper bolts are 17mm. You dont need a brake line spanner a open ender will do. You will obviously have to bleed the brakes, id crimp the flexi line and fill the caliper with fluid to minimise air in the system.

 

[Rob Cowell]

You could just put some cheap pads in to see out the rest of your trip/ get you home. If you want to do the lot the caliper bolts are 17mm. You dont need a brake line spanner a open ender will do. You will obviously have to bleed the brakes, id crimp the flexi line and fill the caliper with fluid to minimise air in the system.

If I can get the piston back I am going to just throw in pads, although "cheap" pads still look like 50€ here. Off hunting for a big G Clamp tomorrow. Neighbour has leant me a socket set but all the clamps I've been offered are for wood work. If I can't shift the piston I'll get a caliper. Encouraged you think an open ended spanner will work. As I have a flare spanner at home I've never tried. Not too worried about bleeding.

 

[chapel gate]

If I can get the piston back I am going to just throw in pads, although "cheap" pads still look like 50€ here. Off hunting for a big G Clamp tomorrow. Neighbour has leant me a socket set but all the clamps I've been offered are for wood work. If I can't shift the piston I'll get a caliper. Encouraged you think an open ended spanner will work. As I have a flare spanner at home I've never tried. Not too worried about bleeding.

Sorry, its been a long day. Youll be undoing the banjo bolt on the caliper, you will get a ring key on there or a socket. Theres a copper washer either side of the banjo.

Not trying to tell you how to suck eggs..

 

[Rob Cowell]

I didn't realise there was a banjo on the front. I know there is on the back. I need to have a better look. Very happy with any advice. Much happier with spanners when I have a spare car and know all the local shops!

 

[Rob Cowell]

I should point out I have a 120. I know the default position is 80

 

[chapel gate]

I was indeed in default position..oops.

the thought was there .
good luck with it, been there a fair few times myself.

 

[Bob]

Very similar (if not identical) to the front caliper on the 90. I've changed front pads with nothing more than a pliers and a 10mm spanner. Not saying its how it should be done, but it can be done in a bind. No specialist stuff required. As for the sized pot, they can go back with a bit of encouragement, but again, not really 'by the book' methods. Ask the locals for the nearest 'pièces d'auto' if you're stuck.

 

[froggy Steve]

Sorry for the late reply, was munching our way through a huge rib of beef all afternoon and evening with our neighbours......... NorAuto is like a mini halfords. Where abouts are you ? If I can help ?

 

[Rob Cowell]

Sorry for the late reply, was munching our way through a huge rib of beef all afternoon and evening with our neighbours......... NorAuto is like a mini halfords. Where abouts are you ? If I can help ?

Thanks Steve. Neighbour mentioned NorAuto and there seem to be a few about. I'm a good bit south of you I think, near Villefranche-de-Rouerge, Aveyron. Going off to pick up a few tools now and then decide if I need a caliper or can make do with pads til I get home.

 

[froggy Steve]

Ok, but here if you need a stop on way back
Bon courage!

 

[Rob Cowell]

Discovered L'Auto Leclerc in Rodez this morning. Pretty decent tool range up to stuff like piston ring compressors. No G Clamps anywhere though so picked up a piston wind back tool and a crowsfoot type 10mm spanner for the (non banjo) break pipe.

Windback tool was great on the un seized pistons, deformed on the seized. Added a big clamp from local garden centre and all seems good. Just got to wait for Mecredi when France can move brake pads within collecting distance.

 

[Bob]

Glad you're getting sorted. I've seen that wear profile on front pads before!