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56 Plate WA6 Galaxy - Handbrake and rear bushes

Started by hedgie63, October 25, 2020, 05:50:07 PM

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October 25, 2020, 05:50:07 PM
Failed the MOT on handbrake and suspension arm rear bushes.
I knew about the handbrake as the release cable on the lever snapped last month.

However, been quoted Ã,£550 to do the handbrake cable, rear bushes and drop link stabiliser on front.

Seems excessive! Any thoughts.
October 25, 2020, 06:50:00 PM #1
Are we talking mark 2 vag group galaxy or mark3 ford galaxy?
Your details say mark2 56 plate but 2.0tdci engine which is ford. Vag diesels were 1.9 in galaxy
October 25, 2020, 07:09:55 PM #2
Its the 2006 - 2010 model
October 25, 2020, 07:48:20 PM #3
Mk 3 done
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2023 VW Transporter T6.1 SE In Silver 2.9TDI 150PS. 7 Speed DSG Wheelchair accessible day vehicle.


With VCDS lite (full version) need a code clearing or want to scan for faults in the north kent area, PM me. All for a pint of Strongbow.
October 25, 2020, 09:58:18 PM #4
With the rear bushes, is that to replace the bushes, or replace the arm containing the bushes as a part? Also is this Ford dealer prices/parts, or an independant with pattern parts?
October 25, 2020, 10:00:00 PM #5
Replacing bushes and with pattern parts.
October 25, 2020, 10:28:58 PM #6
To do handbrake,drop link and rear bushes doesnââ,¬â,,¢t sound too pricey to me.

Granted rear bushes can be done in situ with puller/pressing tool but thereââ,¬â,,¢s probably 1.5 hours per side labour I would imagine and then a 4 wheel alignment after. I would expect bush to be in region of Ã,£30-50 each?
October 28, 2020, 09:45:04 AM #7
I think the bushes have come down in price since I bought a pair at Ã,£50 each from Latvia.  At that time (about 2014) the only local option was new arms from Ford at Ã,£500 each.....

Didn't need aligning as far as I could measure at the time and tyre wear suggests that was correct.

Mine will need changing again in the next year or so, having done ~100,000 miles, including some very rough roads in Yurp.

Ford uses Lemforder bushes as OEM, so if you can find a pair of those you are doing as well as possible.
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