What have you done for her lately?

[AlfaJack]

Today I checked both rear calipers for movement - they both seem fine. Also checked and re-adjusted the rear brakes compensator which also seemed OK. I used the 5KG weight as described in the manual plus a bit more.

Something is not right though as after a 4 mile drive and normal braking from 30 or 40mph one rear disk I could touch and keep my finger on - was not warm at all. The other was hotter but could still keep my finger on it for a few seconds, also both are rusty which is what prompted me to check them.

Any ideas?

I saw that the arm was moving on the compensator but didn't think to check the little piston it pushes against - I will do so tomorrow. At the moment it is sticking out about 10mm or so.

[Steve Webb]

Sounds like the slide bolts are seized up Jack, had the same thing happen to me a while back. New mounting bracket time I think.

[jNk]

We've changed the valve cover gasket (Victor Reinz) with my mechanic today because there was some oil leaking.

The 2 oil pipe to the oilcooler is leaking too so the next change will be that.