Skimming discs

[stringthing]

Hello all.

Does anybody know a place near Sunderland where I could get my discs skimmed, and the approximate cost ?

[djroadboy]

Why do you need them skimmed Chris? Have you measured them to see if there is enough left on them to get them skimmed?

I have some almost brand new S2 discs lying if you need some.

Dan

[stringthing]

Its a bit of a story. A couple of thousand miles ago I changed from OE pads to 1144 s, whilst keeping the same discs. What I hadn't realised at the time was that the OE ones were a slightly different shape to the Mintex. Now if you can use your imagination, picture how the disc would be worn with lips in certain places. Now put a new pad (with a slightly larger surface area) on the same disc and the pad will wear unevenly as it trys to bed itself to the shape of the disc. So I'm now left with uneven pads and discs. Luckily its only the inner face of both discs that have been affected and Al G has been able to help me with some spare 1144 s.

Thanks for the offer of the discs anyway Dan, but I think I've got things sorted - once I know where to get them skimmed.

[Red V8]

These guys are in Dunston... not tried them myself...

http://www.revolution247.com/disc-skimming-67448-0...

[stringthing]

Thanks Stuart, thats just the sort of thing I was looking for. Certainly seem to have all the gear.

[BlackZeD]

Got a link here for a multitude of companys that do it.
Just search for the closest

Dave.

http://www.skimmydiscs.co.uk/northumberland.html

Edited by BlackZeD on Tuesday 18th August 22:26

[stringthing]

Good link Dave, thanks

[Wedg1e]

Just find some engineering company with a lathe big enough to take them and slip one of the turners some beer money, he'll do them in his lunch break.
I'd offer, but my lathe is too small to take most discs...

[Fergusond]

I've used a little machine shop in Houghton, they do every thing including stripped spark plug threads, they did my merc rear discs for £30. They were working on a very small jet turbine engine to fit in a vehicle last time I was there. I have their address and number at work, so I'll repost on Monday.

David

[stringthing]

That sounds great David, and Houghton s just along the road from me. If you could look out their details, I'd be grateful.

[Fergusond]

Hi, they are:- Specialist Services, 19A Cherry Way, Dubmire Industrial Estate, Fence Houses, Houghton Le Spring. Tel: [phone]. I hope they are still in business as they are very good!

David

[stringthing]

Thanks mate, I'll give them a ring tomorrow !

[stringthing]

Fergusond said:

Specialist Services, 19A Cherry Way, Dubmire Industrial Estate, Fence Houses, Houghton Le Spring. Tel: [phone]

Still there and £30 a pair