So..Pedders have gone bust...what about my Coilovers? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Awdition · 01-13-2014, 01:24 PM

Guys - getting the news that Pedders USA have gone bust made me want to re-check on the condition of my XA Coilovers...to my horror I noticed a trace of oil on both rear shocks (see Pic). Should I be worried? If the seals are going, are they repairable? (I'm in North Texas)...your help would be appreciated!

kyle@ridetech.com · 01-13-2014, 02:04 PM

Hey Awdition, this post may be of help to you. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335874
If they are leaking you'll want to get them repaired as soon as you can. What will happen as the fluid leaks out is the nitrogen pressure will decrease. This decrease in pressure is going to cause cavitation around the piston as it goes through it's stroke. The cavitation is going to cause pitting on the valve stack and performance is going to drastically reduce. Have you ever seen a boat prop after some use? They look like someone took a miniature ball peen hammer to the backside of the blades. That's what some of the parts on the inside of the shock will look like.

revived · 01-13-2014, 02:16 PM

I would be, not much you can do now there gone.

Pedderized...

VR Baron · 01-13-2014, 02:46 PM

There are Some places can rebuild them from what I hear.

The Stig · 01-13-2014, 02:53 PM

where did you hear that Pedders has gone bust?

el ess A · 01-13-2014, 02:57 PM

I guess technically, they're going bust.

I didn't realize these could be repaired.

Awdition · 01-13-2014, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stig

where did you hear that Pedders has gone bust?

Pedders USA is in Texas Western Bankruptcy Court, under a Chapter 7 involuntary petition filed on Dec 26, 2013

...so does anyone know where I can get these repaired in Texas?

VR Baron · 01-13-2014, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el ess A

I guess technically, they're going bust.

I didn't realize these could be repaired.

They can be rebuilt. Bc, Pedders and Megan all the same design. One member had the rears, or one not sure which, rebuilt for $100.Usually just need the seals replaced.

Awdition · 01-13-2014, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle@ridetech.com

Hey Awdition, this post may be of help to you. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335874
If they are leaking you'll want to get them repaired as soon as you can. What will happen as the fluid leaks out is the nitrogen pressure will decrease. This decrease in pressure is going to cause cavitation around the piston as it goes through it's stroke. The cavitation is going to cause pitting on the valve stack and performance is going to drastically reduce. Have you ever seen a boat prop after some use? They look like someone took a miniature ball peen hammer to the backside of the blades. That's what some of the parts on the inside of the shock will look like.

Thanks - this was very helpful. One of the members who posted in that link is having his repaired...so I'll look on with interest!

2camaro 1st/s · 01-16-2014, 04:29 PM

any more news on this-----------------

bannonm · 01-16-2014, 04:42 PM

Chapter 7, yeah they are done unless the trustee decides to continue the business. Glad I switched to pfadt.

Rob@WretchedMS · 01-16-2014, 04:47 PM

If anyone needs to purchase replacement cartridges, please email me rob@wretchedms.com
Please include:
what version of the coilovers you have, (Xa or Supercar),
the spring rate of that unit (the last 3 digits that are stamped on the side of the spring,
and the position that you need (Left Front, etc.)
Your shipping address

I'll do what i can,
For this i need the emails, not PM's, sorry.

axis · 01-16-2014, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revived

Pedderized...

Funny how that has a whole new meaning now, haha.

Doc · 01-16-2014, 05:17 PM

Wow that really sucks about Pedders USA. I wonder if the parent company down under is going under too?

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Awdition Camaro out>CTS-V coupe in Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 89	So..Pedders have gone bust...what about my Coilovers? Guys - getting the news that Pedders USA have gone bust made me want to re-check on the condition of my XA Coilovers...to my horror I noticed a trace of oil on both rear shocks (see Pic). Should I be worried? If the seals are going, are they repairable? (I'm in North Texas)...your help would be appreciated! __________________ CTS-V Coupe Black Diamond Edition

01-13-2014, 02:16 PM	#3
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	I would be, not much you can do now there gone. Pedderized... __________________ Last edited by revived; 01-13-2014 at 02:31 PM.

01-13-2014, 02:53 PM	#5
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	where did you hear that Pedders has gone bust? __________________

01-13-2014, 02:57 PM	#6
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	I guess technically, they're going bust. I didn't realize these could be repaired. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

01-16-2014, 04:29 PM	#10
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01-13-2014, 02:04 PM	#2
kyle@ridetech.com Drives: 1969 SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States Posts: 262	Hey Awdition, this post may be of help to you. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335874 If they are leaking you'll want to get them repaired as soon as you can. What will happen as the fluid leaks out is the nitrogen pressure will decrease. This decrease in pressure is going to cause cavitation around the piston as it goes through it's stroke. The cavitation is going to cause pitting on the valve stack and performance is going to drastically reduce. Have you ever seen a boat prop after some use? They look like someone took a miniature ball peen hammer to the backside of the blades. That's what some of the parts on the inside of the shock will look like.

01-13-2014, 02:46 PM	#4
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,287	There are Some places can rebuild them from what I hear.

01-16-2014, 04:42 PM	#11
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	Chapter 7, yeah they are done unless the trustee decides to continue the business. Glad I switched to pfadt. __________________

01-16-2014, 04:47 PM	#12
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	If anyone needs to purchase replacement cartridges, please email me rob@wretchedms.com Please include: what version of the coilovers you have, (Xa or Supercar), the spring rate of that unit (the last 3 digits that are stamped on the side of the spring, and the position that you need (Left Front, etc.) Your shipping address I'll do what i can, For this i need the emails, not PM's, sorry.

01-16-2014, 05:17 PM	#14
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Wow that really sucks about Pedders USA. I wonder if the parent company down under is going under too? __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM