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Mon 9 Jul 2012 13:45

Vauxhall Tigra - jacking car up - tigra

Hi people,i want to change pads on front brakes,is it possible to jack the whole front up and then put on axle stands,or do i have to do one side at a time,many thanks.

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Wed 11 Jul 2012 13:55

Vauxhall Tigra - jacking car up - Dynamic Dave

Unless there is a sturdy crossmember or subframe the full width of the car, then no.

One side at a time. Won't take you much longer and better to be safe than sorry.

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