So I got the new caliper carrier bolts and this is the first time I've done this, so the bolt firstly goes through the hole in the hub housing then it screws into the caliper carrier on the other side.

 

Firstly, I assume the hole in the hub housing is not threaded, it's just a smooth bore?

 

So I tried to tap the bolt in with a hammer but it's really tight, so tight I think you could damage the threads in the bolt so I didn't want to go past abut 1/2 inch in. Does this sound right, should the bolt be tight in this hole, am I doing this right?

 

Do I need to wire brush the hole first?

Edited 24 December, 20205 yr by Aj77

I got this, it was just needing cleaned out, rust etc.

 

So it's all back together, initially the handbrake was soft but I've bled the brakes again and it's pretty decent strength as are the brakes, I may bleed one more time now that I know what I'm doing.

 

I removed an abs sensor to get access and even after replacing it the abs warning light is on. I also have the traction control warning light and electromechanical power steering warning light on, I did remove the battery at one point though.

 

The elm327 scanner doesn't pick up any fault codes but the car is a bit wobbly I think, not too bad but I'm sure it's slightly off. I put this down to the new pads being too tight or just breaking in. Any ideas about this?

Might just need a quick drive to clear the lights as when you disconnect the battery the dash will light up like a Christmas tree until you go for short drive.

5 hours ago, wiilydog said:

Might just need a quick drive to clear the lights as when you disconnect the battery the dash will light up like a Christmas tree until you go for short drive.

It's definitely getting smoother each mile I drive it, also weirdly the mpg seem to have increased up to 10mpg in non urban areas.