| Author | Message | ||
     Robert Kendall (Krob81) Member Username: Krob81 Post Number: 33 Registered: 01-2003 |
I just dropped my 97 Disco off at the Mechanic to have the braking system (abs, pads, calipers) checked out. I was hearing a thunk/"CLud" sound whenever I applied the brakes.... He called me and said that the rear coupler needed to be replaced. What is it? What does it do? I cant seem to find anything from searching these boards. | ||
| JPinson (Jeffro0502) Member Username: Jeffro0502 Post Number: 77 Registered: 02-2003 |
he might be talking about the rotoflex? The rubber u/joint thing at the end of the driveshaft. They wear out and crack/dryrot...and eventually come apart. My part cost me I think $70 or $80. | ||
| D. Howell (Blackandtan) New Member Username: Blackandtan Post Number: 34 Registered: 04-2003 |
Robert, Was that thunk/"CLud" sound when you let up on the brakes or when you stamped down on the brakes? I've heard such a sound, albeit small, upon taking one's foot OFF the brake.. hmm. | ||
| Edward Bibb (Heirless) New Member Username: Heirless Post Number: 11 Registered: 04-2003 |
Robert... If you need a rotoflex, I have one with less than a thousand miles on it...let you have it for $75 Ebibb@comcast.net | ||
| Yo!Adrian (Adrian) Member Username: Adrian Post Number: 47 Registered: 05-2002 |
Robert...you can get a brand spankin' new one from Nathan at Discount Rovers (http://www.discountrovers.com/Disco_I/disco_i.html). Do it yourself, it's easy! | ||
| Brian Dickens (Bri) Senior Member Username: Bri Post Number: 491 Registered: 08-2002 |
Not necessarily easy if the bushing at the end of the drive shaft is worn as well. Pretty much an SOB to get out of there. However if you really only need the rotoflex replaced, yes that is pretty easy. |
