peteretep Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Hmm I’ll look into it, radiator doesn’t have a cap on it, it has some kind of expansion tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 BMW have that. I don't like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, peteretep said: Hmm I’ll look into it, radiator doesn’t have a cap on it, it has some kind of expansion tank What is said car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, kws said: What is said car? its a 2000 renault megane 1.6 petrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Blegh, bugger that. At least the Mini had an actual cooling system filling point, google is useless with the Megane. Just said to fill the expansion tank. Maybe see if anything comes out of the bleed points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, kws said: Blegh, bugger that. At least the Mini had an actual cooling system filling point, google is useless with the Megane. Just said to fill the expansion tank. Maybe see if anything comes out of the bleed points? yeah I will check out the bleed points, I'm not used to this style of cooling system so didn't even think about these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 14 hours ago, peteretep said: yeah I will check out the bleed points, I'm not used to this style of cooling system so didn't even think about these Sounds like there's a few bleed screws in the system. There might be some useful info here: https://www.meganeownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12790 Also: https://www.renaultsport.co.uk/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=83743 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I had a look and there aren't any bleed points, the expansion tank is the highest point. After looking at the setup though, I have a feeling I didn't tighten the cap on the expansion tank properly though. I thought it was an overflow tank so stopped tightening once the cap got slightly tight, but there is actually an O-ring on the cap which looks like it holds pressure, so I have now tightened the cap properly and we will see what happens. I let the car sit until it heated up and the radiator fan turned on at the right point and didn't get hot at all. So looks all good at this point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 AE70 - drum rear, disc front. Negatives to upgrading only the front brakes to bigger discs / better calipers and leaving drums on rear. Assuming piston sizes don't negatively impact on pedal feel. How will the braking of the vehicle be affected? Will things go pear-shaped balance wise due to the much better braking performance up front compared to factory? Suspension will be upgraded, tyres will be appropriate, with zero power increase. Just wanting increased braking performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 It may pay to fit an adjustable brake bias unit so you're not all fronts / no rears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Yeah that's true, that will solve the balance issue I guess. Will look into that side of things, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Negative? You'll need a cert. Positive? Potentially better stopping when you're thrashing it. If you just put some better pads in it you will get plenty good stopping (easily lock the wheels if you want to), you'll still run into issues with fade when you're thrashing it though. No cert that way. Or you could go to smaller diameter wheels, that would increase the brake force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Not concerned about cert, will need a cert to get it as jacked low as i'd like. So figure I may as well upgrade the brakes rather than spend all the coin overhauling / buying all new stock stuff. I'll need to deliever Tofu to Barry's Bay, so brake fade is something i'd like to eliminate at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Were you going with a kit? or retrofitting from something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Probably a bolt on kit. Just looking at my options and doing some homework. It seems that you can mix and match Toyota bits, most of which is now spendy and unicorn spec. Until I inspect the parts, I don't know sizing and whether the kit will bolt up or not. Just thought i'd ask so I know what to expect when the time comes. Example kit: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 22 hours ago, Bling said: Probably a bolt on kit. Just looking at my options and doing some homework. It seems that you can mix and match Toyota bits, most of which is now spendy and unicorn spec. Until I inspect the parts, I don't know sizing and whether the kit will bolt up or not. Just thought i'd ask so I know what to expect when the time comes. unless you are gonna make it boogie a fair bit more than standard, that kit would be over kill ( although i have similar going up front on the rally car). have you tried decent pads up front ? can't remember the brand i originally used in the TE71, (some BNT special order), but made a huge difference with fade. i have some late KE70 discs backing plates and calipers if you want them, as i only wanted the hubs, and a mate bought the struts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 T3 also does a kit, which is what I plan on using on the Cressida. Theirs is 300mm as opposed to MRPs 280mm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Not planning on making it boogie at the moment, but I do enjoy a good hill run. Just looking into options at the moment, but would prefer to spend money on improved brakes rather than putting new stock brakes on that will be average. Granted a new set of rotors and pads will do wonders, they will still get maxed out on the Akaroa run. So thought for the low cost of three times the cost... I could upgrade the brakes and not have to worry about that. Then if I put in something that can pull the skin off a rice pudding, it's already sorted. Yeah have seen the T3 kit, haven't fully compared costs, but they seem similar. Will be after a kit that fits inside 14's, so will have to keep that in check too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Big slotted discs and 4pots also look awesome. Gotta have that Bling factor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Yeah i'm just keen on brakes that won't limit my hill driving. Do it right, do it once etc. Cheaper to just replace with stock bits by a mile. MRP lists 262mm for 14" wheels, will look into those deets closer to the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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