There should be no load on the joints with all 4 wheels on the ground.
Your images suggest that your drop links are way out and require adjustment.
There should be no load and the links should sit at circa 90 degrees.
Despite what has been said on this forum many times over, the after market bracing is NOT a replacement for the OEM "W" shape brace which is fitted from the factory.
As Dan has said, the after market bracing supplements the OEM "W" shape brace.
It really is horses for courses Andy, and there is always a trade off if the car is for both track and road.
There is a TS 4 hour open pit, track event on Saturday 31st October at Knockhill if you are interested.
Yes, seen that often, usually on the inside face of the rotor.
However, should have been picked up earlier at service or pad replacement.
As above, check all pistons etc, however normal wear and tear, bordering on neglect in my book.
Alex.
Okay Bradders, you win:
Let's start this off with the cheapest option.
Yes or no and then we can move on.
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