Hiya Phil,
I have a local independent I trust enough to do the brakes; I'll get them to have a quick look at the rear ones as well, just in case. They told me today that I'd have to change the pads if I change the discs anyway. Do you reckon it would it be best to get some discs on the net and get my local to obtain the pads, or would it be more advisable to ask them to obtain the matching parts? I want to pamper this car and give it the best chance of running beautifully.
Sorry to hear about your cheap discs; that must have been really annoying. I think mine is a MK3 because I've not got SatNav on it. Also, the chap I bought it from never changed the key fob batteries because he thought he would have to re-programme the fobs but I think I'm right in saying that is a MK4 problem? I changed the batteries today and they work great! Batteries only cost a couple of quid, too.
One more question; does anyone have any advice on how to dry out the bottom of the boot? The previous owner left it open once and rain got in; I know it can be a common problem that the seal goes but I think he's being truthful because the seal looks in good condition all round. Anyway, I managed to get some of the little pools of water out with a car sponge but the actual material which is stuck to the bottom (under the spare wheel) is still soaked and a bit whiffy! Will it dry out eventually or is there a way to speed up the process? I do have a de-humidifier but I think it's too tall even to fit inside an LS400 boot, I suppose I could leave it open on a sunny day? What do you reckon?
Thanks again.
Rob.