Broken rear bump stop?

helpmedisappear · 06-04-2007, 17:47

Hi,

I was pumping up my tires today when i noticed a bit of loose plastic around the shock of one of the rear wheels. Am i right in saying that this is a broken bump stop (please see attached pic)? Should i replace this or will it be ok like this? I cant say ive heard anything or noticed anything untoward

Thanks

Lummox · 06-04-2007, 17:54

It really should be replaced, not a fail on an MOT but its pretty common.

helpmedisappear · 06-04-2007, 19:05

Thanks Lummox

**VRStu** · 06-04-2007, 22:05

Pretty easy to do as well.

TeflonTom · 07-04-2007, 02:29

the hardest part of doing that is removing the plastic inner arch trim to gain access to the upper mounting bolts..

the bump stops are about £7 iirc

like stu says.... easy

Lummox · 07-04-2007, 08:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

the hardest part of doing that is removing the plastic inner arch trim to gain access to the upper mounting bolts..

Pah, stanley knife sorts that.

helpmedisappear · 24-04-2007, 13:55

Just for info the bump stop is £8.08 + VAT from a dealer...im having my 50k service done next week and theyre doing this at the same time. Thanks guys

knealeedis · 15-05-2008, 07:38

I have just noticed exactly the same thing on my 04 Fabia vRS while I had it jacked up last night.

The car has done 55,000 miles and only one of the bump stops appears to have split like this.

Is it necessary to replace these as a pair? and is it best while doing it to replace the whole shock absorber, or can you get aray with just replacing the bump stops.

Finally is this likely to bean MOT failure or just an advisory? my MOT is due shortly so if I need to get these replaced first, I need to get going.

Quote:

Originally Posted by helpmedisappear

Hi,

I was pumping up my tires today when i noticed a bit of loose plastic around the shock of one of the rear wheels. Am i right in saying that this is a broken bump stop (please see attached pic)? Should i replace this or will it be ok like this? I cant say ive heard anything or noticed anything untoward

Thanks

helpmedisappear · 15-05-2008, 08:33

Hi, no need to replace the pair or the shock you just need to replace the bump stop. Ive done another 20k now and the shock is fine.

knealeedis · 17-05-2008, 16:44

Managed to replace both rear bump stops this morning and was a supprisingly easy job.

Took about an hour and a half to do both.

ruku · 20-05-2008, 19:53

Where can you get the parts?

**VRStu** · 20-05-2008, 21:36

From your local dealer parts department.

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