Need a new steering rack :(

**spennny** · 20th July 2010, 14:10

If the light is on then isnt that brake wear indicator ?

Or am i talking carp

**Xerath** · 20th July 2010, 14:13

Well I'm not currently driving the car... it ran out of fluid, and I haven't topped it up...

Is the pump attached to the rack itself? eg/ does it matter if I run the car with no fluid if it's getting replaced anyway?

**Xerath** · 20th July 2010, 14:14

actually front brake pads ARE worn, so it could be that!

**spennny** · 20th July 2010, 14:16

Originally Posted by Xerath

actually front brake pads ARE worn, so it could be that!

Probably is, i could help you with the pads, there easy, never tackled the tie rod ends

**Xerath** · 20th July 2010, 14:18

I'm happy to have a go at the pads myself... how hard can it be? Take the wheels off, undo the caliper... take pads out, use a C-clamp to squeeze the caliper back then put new pads in right?

something like that...

I'm gonna call a reccomended garage and see how much fitting an aftermarket rack would cost

will keep this updated!

**Caveman_nige** · 20th July 2010, 14:22

Originally Posted by spennny

Probably is, i could help you with the pads, there easy, never tackled the tie rod ends

me to but aren't tie rod ends and track rod ends the same thing (not that hard to do), can come along to lend a hand and some tools etc.. Never done a steering rack though..

Downside is I am about 2500 miles away at the moment and will not be back until next monday..

**spennny** · 20th July 2010, 14:32

Originally Posted by Caveman_nige

Downside is I am about 2500 miles away at the moment and will not be back until next monday..

Start Walking

**Xerath** · 20th July 2010, 14:35

Spenny... I might take you up on some help with the pads? Could pay you some labour or beer or whatever

I work in Farnborough, so I'm there all the time... I think I could do the pads, but I haven't done it myself before!

**mr.c72** · 20th July 2010, 15:19

Originally Posted by Xerath

Well I'm not currently driving the car... it ran out of fluid, and I haven't topped it up...

Is the pump attached to the rack itself? eg/ does it matter if I run the car with no fluid if it's getting replaced anyway?

Yes the pump is all part of the rack (electric pump), i would strongly advise against using the car with a fubar rack.

**Xerath** · 20th July 2010, 16:46

Just asked Vaux for a price on the part...

Gave my reg... they then worked out that because I don't have ESP I need part number 93172265.

Which is JUST a rack apparantly, without arms or a pump..

For this they would like to charge me (not including fitting or anything) - £717.50