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Hi if there is nothing wrong with the old callipers I would of given them a good going over with some 120 grit oxide paper then a good clean with rubbing alcohol before painting, and yes just use the existing servo units. Nice job with the painting. Steve.

Hi thats correct but you gave no clue as to whats wrong with the old ones so I was working on the assumption that one or both sides had some sort of failure electronically, if you don't have to replace the actuators all good but whatever you do put the rear brakes into service/pad change mode before fitting new units and above all do not unplug the drive motors or you will loose the existing coding, then you will have real problems. Steve.

Hello Mathew, Thanks for being in touch. Obviously I don’t know anything about this car other than what is available via. on-line searches, which I guess you have already done, and apologies for repeating, if so. Last owner appears to have owned it for a short time ( not a good sign) judging by the last V5 issued at 3/7/21 and the car hasn’t been taxed since March. I guess you’ve checked the MOT history and found the car failed the last test due to the EML being on, yet later passed. Also the car has an MOT gap from being tested April 2018 and not tested again for over two and a half years, during which time it had covered some 33k miles. An earlier MOT refers to tyres near the limit which is never a good sign of caring maintenance. The advert doesn’t mention anything about service history - have you enquired and seen sight of what they have of this? Belted engine? If so evidence of when it was last renewed? Seller’s reviews are mixed, but you need to draw your own conclusions re. your aim (I guess) of buying a nice car from nice people. If I was in your situation, I would be attempting to get someone local to view the car for you, and if that proves favourable, then investing in a professional inspection before progressing. When buying a car at a distance you run a higher risk of kissing goodbye to the practicalities of any warranty. Trusting some of this may be of help Mathew, and good luck with whatever you decide to do - but don’t depend on luck. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thank you Trevor! 🙂 The third and final instalment will be up tomorrow 😄