UPDATE.............
What with the new battery fitted it is now time to get these brakes sorted once and for all. Full of inspiration after yesterdays visit to Billing, I got in the car tonight, turned the key and the car started perfectly. I reversed out of the garage and proceeded to fit a disc and the new pads. One side done, caliper and disc hub center painted in red and black respectively. All back together and back in the garage. I'll do the other side tomorrow!
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