FLYING SPUR PROJECT PART 5
Last month’s ’quick job’ of replacing a failed ignition coil may have turned into a marathon involving removal of the entire inlet manifold, but with the mighty W12 engine back on a dozen cylinders and the bonus of a complete set of new spark plugs, the car was running nicely.
This seemed like an ideal time to address some of the other issues picked up during our initiai assessment at Rolls/Bentley specialist Nigel Sandell, one of which was the front brakes coming up for replacement.
Brakes
With the wheels off for the inspection, technician Jonny O’Neill had noticed that the front discs were worn and although they still looked pretty hefty to me, this iscould tell that a slight lip had developed on the outer edge. Measurement suggested the discs were 50% worn and the pads 75%, which meant replacement was due soon if not urgently. The pads would in fact last a little longer if Bentley hadn’t designed them so that the wear sensor is triggered when there is still a fair bit of friction material left.
