I've always enjoyed the challenge of a difficult take apart, perhaps because the result is so rewarding. I enjoyed watching your techniques and professionalism. Excellent video editing.

what a lovely job its nice to see something rusted and knackered being brought back to life and put back into service rather than being scrapped.Watching you do this martin is poetry in motion, Many thanks for the upload .

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Wow, I'm impressed. That was quite a chore to restore the lot.

how on earth is there 6 dislikes of this ? couldnt believe this video was 30 mins long !! its so relaxing and informative that i thought it was a 10 min video

@interdiction2

4 жыл бұрын

It may be that some people have taken umbrage at the use of red rubber grease (vegetable based, intended to lubricate rubber seals etc.) on the caliper pins when most opinions seen to favour a silicone based dielectric grease that won't wash away from the pins causing them to msybe seize. Or it could just be 6 tw@%$! 😁

@DavidPlass

4 жыл бұрын

Not masking the inside of the caliper before sand blasting. He'll never get the sand out...

@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal

3 жыл бұрын

Overheating the parts makes them brittle....

@familyplans3788

3 жыл бұрын

@@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal what utter rubbish !! Thay are BRAKES they ARE going to get HOT !! They are designed to get hot !!

@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal

3 жыл бұрын

@@familyplans3788 not the entire shield glowing red hot..... you ruined the brakes once they get that hot and need replacing..... if you heat metal like that it ruins it. One thing if it was thick metal and he only heated the bolt..... I refurbish antique cars and would be fired for that....

What an amazing transformation, and great to be able to see it being done from start to finish, nice work!

Lots of critics! Coming from someone who doesn't have a shop of their own, I really admire the amount of equipment you have. Every tool for the job, speaks volumes of your experience! Thanks for the satisfying video.

I don't know why I enjoy this sort of thing so much but I do . I appreciate anyone who has the skill and patience to work with their hands and you always do a good job on anything you work on . I've never seen you say that will be good enough , Whether you are fixing and old lawn mower a kids toy or this old car . Thanks

Really beautiful job of restoring that old caliper.

It makes my day when i see any one of your channels videos come on, keep them coming

Martin A very nice job that is old school servicing parts and repainting modern day most guys would just replace with new parts their is no better feeling than knowing u have done a good job well done again Phil in stoke

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Phil, I enjoy it too.

Excellent job! In our throw away world it’s good to see someone else that will take the time and do the labor rebuilding themselves. 👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy!

Great video Martin. With all the right tools and parts the job was a breeze. Looking good can't wait to see the finished car. Cheers, Jeff.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

You and me both Jeff

Hi Martin.Yet another great video and I never get bored with any of your channels. Keep up the great work.

I found that extremely relaxing,therapeutic and informative that refurb was a work of art

@RetroHax

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

great detailed video Martin, very slick production too, congrats and thanks

Great restoration. Thanks for sharing.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Always a highlight to see a in depth restore from you, great, great job Martin! Thanx for showing how you removed the inner bearing with the air hammer (very easy) From all the video's you made make me a youtube car professional xD

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I've always fancied a black and red Avon Acclaim Turbo, kinda a proto MG Montego, reminds me of my 85 Civic Sports S which was deep black with red highlighting and red panelled black seats and door cards. It was what the Acclaim could have been if they had factored in a 2 dr version or Triumph badged the Civic into a hatch. I swapped my Civic for a 3.0 Ghia MK3 Capri which had an insane blood red interior but the exterior was silver with a vinyl roof and a thirst that was unbelieveable, had enormous pulling power though and whipped up to the ton fairly rapidly, oh I did love that Capri.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

I never had a Capri but if I did, it would be a 3 litre.

@newtronix

4 жыл бұрын

When you say pulling power? I used to have a 2.0 Capri Laser. Didn't pull anything driving about in that. Mind you it only cost 200 quid!

@stevechambers500V8

4 жыл бұрын

I had a 2.8i Capri in my youth (I was about 25 and this was in the early 90’s). Think I was the only one that liked it, got loads of stick. If only I had it now.....

Great work. I love the way you describe videos

I remember when Acclaims were a common sight. It’s now been a very long time since I’ve seen one. Great work, 👍

@RetroHax

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

You were supposed to put the grease to the guiding pins. Used the break fluid to lubricate the piston. The grease would contaminate the break fluid.

@jimosullivan1389

3 жыл бұрын

No it wont.......Red rubber grease is compatible with DOT3/4 and 5.1 brake fluids. No mineral oils or greases may be used in places that come into contact with brake fluid.

@fernan0411

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimosullivan1389 good to know. Thanks for the info.

Restauração perfeita!!🇧🇷👍👍👏

Great Brake job. Nice instructional video on the operation of disc brake calipers, short but sweet. Thanks and stay safe.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Thank you Martin I always love watching your videos I am from South Africa

You shouldn't have paint on mating surfaces, or under bolt heads

thanks for the upload martin

To remove the stuck piston You can do the bread and grease methode

As with the other side Martin, another fantastic job. Well done! Take care, Jeff

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

That was strangely relaxing to watch, while appreciating your work

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

great video the caliper dust shields are a real BEEP to install. I found the rubber grease far too slippy and resorted to clean brake fluid . i trust you replaced the retaining clips the correct way around . I always seat the brake pad stainless steel guides using copperslip grease . but what do I know I am a 76 year old and still mechanicing . Quite a lot slower now .But still enjoying it .

@RetroHax

3 жыл бұрын

It keeps us young bud. Keep going.

Good video, Very nice work. Fantastic transformation. What de greaser are you using in your parts washer? I'm currently trying to decide what to run in my new cabinet.

great work as always Martin,yet another excellent job.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

It was a gripping experience watching you tear that down just hoping nothing snapped

Master of restoration

Arr the satisfaction on hearing the "click" as that tight screw gave up and came loose

Another great video Martin the difference the powder coating makes

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does William

Looks great. Should hit the rotors with caliper primer/paint (parts not in contact with pads), so you don't have to come around and clean the rust off later.

Great job again Martin!!

That pretty neat that you was able to restore that suspension Martín.

Hi Martin, no workshop is complete without a gas heat gun, I have one the same as you great to have can save a lot of grief, good video🙂👍

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Luke, an essential bit of kit taking apart rusty stuff.

Van Gogh would be absolutely jealous! Excellent work sir.

@RetroHax

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks to yourself is use the same powercoating system. Works great looking at getting a sandblasting unit xxx

Wow great job Martin what a transformation looks like new 👍👍👍👍

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

What a wonderful job hands down your the best

Magician at work, Great job Martin

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

What media, nozzle size, and pressure were you using?

Outstanding Martin they have come up fantastic

This is Master class.

Nice job. Now only the other 3 to do!

Another lovely job!!

Good work Done 👍 . . Good Restoration

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@selfrestoration9564

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroHax welcome 😊

14:50 Didn't mind the lack of sound Martin. What were you listening to, was it a certain track from 1966 by the Rolling Stones, by any chance?

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

It was pop master on Radio 2 lol

@LFBsmokealarm

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroHax Not Paint it Black then? lol

Brilliant job there Martin

Like from Brazil. Good work.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Good job, I can't wait to see the Triumph Acclaim it goes on.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

That was most impressive Mr Hax well worth the 30 mins, can you help me with a 'slight problem?' I have a 1982 DeLorean and the Flux Capacitor is playing up a bit. Ok, buying a box of broken biscuits from woolworths for 3d is a bargain but not quite what I need.

Impressive and meticulous work. But I always knew to use brake fluid when pushing in the caliper piston, won't putting the slider pin grease on the piston and inner seal contaminate the brake fluid system when it is back in the car? I was wondering.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

No bud, it won't

Nooooooo, todo era tan perfecto y satisfactorio, por qué pintas sobre óxido!! Las cosas bien echas bien parecen, pero bueno son manías mías de perfeccionista, muy buen video, like!

@RetroHax

3 жыл бұрын

No hay yema de óxido

What a satisfying and rewarding way to spend a few days, cracking job Martin, when I grow up I hope to become a proper man like you lol(I'm 39) lol

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Very nice job!

Отлично! Теперь осталось сделать так ещё три раза :)

Its like a movie and i am watching it very nice.....

great stuff martin

A good job 👍 but did you do both sides?

Well done looks amazing

Sweet!!

Wow nicely done, sir. My only question is, did you do this for originality sake or because you knew that you could? Looks great and looking forward to seeing more on this build.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Keeping it original

what air compressor do you have?

Better than factory that Martin

Just don't let Sarah Moore or the others from Money for Nothing get their hands on that Martin, they'd turn it into a table lamp or coffee table or something. It's that good sir :)

Where did you get that little anvil ??

DO NOT USE this loctite 2700 threadlocker. It has very high streght and if you wanna demount it will be a problem. You need the to heat up the threaded connection to 250 degrees C.

@matko2287

4 жыл бұрын

Use a medium strenght threadlocker. Usually it's blue.

Well done Martin

Nothing beats OE parts

Retro just to let you know there is a really nice cast iron powder that makes it look exactly like it is fresh cast iron. Looks really good.

@RetroHax

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Great job mate, did you make your baking oven?

@RetroHax

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I did

Weldone Work Brother.....

Question about powder coating, does heating the item before coating make any difference ? Great video looks great what you have done..

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Not as far as I know

👍👍

You had your hands full with that one, Brother

From rusty to radiant Martin!

Why didn't you wear gloves? Because A: You didn't think you'd need them B: Just get bloody stuck in! C: A+B

All you need now are a set of Redline tires!

Great job on the brakes. PS Keep up the cool vids.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Nice job, man

@RetroHax

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice work, but ...er that's a lot of effort for a triumph acclaim ;) Something of a rareity these days. I used to get ferried to/from school in one of those occasionally and sometimes we'd actually make it on time!

Awesome,spectacula54👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

@RetroHax

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

just came from ‘restoreit’ channel

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you came bud.

1984 is considered a classic now. Damn I'm old.

Are you going to service the rear brakes Martin 🤔

Excellent

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Съёмник для подшипников стоит не дорого. И не надо будет с отбойным молотком извращаться... Ps тем более не понятно зачем рисковать деталями, если набор съёмников есть.

23:00 hopefully that is not a petroleum based grease

Best practice is to put silicone based grease On calliper sliding pin.

Nice video as usual. I have enjoyed if you estimate the total cost of this rebuild.

@RetroHax

4 жыл бұрын

The cost is not important to me, its a hobby.

Мастер!

👍👍👏👏👏🏁

Gut gemacht

Opa 🤙🇧🇷

I quite like the lack of speaking 😄 Much better than some nutter rabbiting on a load of rubbish about something they have no idea about 😂