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  • Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 01 19hdi changing rear disc pads 2 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    Hi all, I have had a look at brake pads on rear of this car and they are very low and need changing however and not sure if pistions in caliper wind back or lever back any info would be great. as I am going to do this job myself and the handbrake also operates on rear discs any thing particular to watch out for when doing this job?
  • Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.2L - Front Disks and pads 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    My Dad will help me who last fitted them to a Ford Cortina. i also need to fit some new rear flexible brake hoses, is this easy enough to be done or is it worth paying £100 for some one else to do it. Any advice will be appreciated :D Tom
  • Citroen BX (1983 - 1993) - 90 XU9 Pressure release screw pressure regulator 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    I have a MK2 BX hatch automatic 1990 XU9 engine, I need to locate the Pressure Release Screw to change the filter in the LHM res also to change the front brakes: The friendly specialist says it's supposed to be a 12mm nut style thing at the front of the Regulator and it's not!! Is this bolt/nut style thing at the top or the bottom Cheers
  • Ford Escort (1990 - 1992) - 1991 1.4 - welding prices? 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    hi room , what would one expect to pay for a bit of welding to be done, particularly i need a bit doing around the seat belt anchor points underneath for the MOT , the garage wants £160 to do a wheel bearing , 2 new brake discs , a new number plate and the welding , ive done all the jobs apart from the welding, would £40 sound about right?
  • Saw my first new Mondeo estate on the road today 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    Despite Ford's intention of trying to get it "up market", the one I saw today was a true workhorse already - ladders on the roof rail/rack, filthy paintwork, and alloys covered in brake dust. So maybe there is hope that as they start to appear, in a year or two's time, the prices will be "reasonable" for the used market after all!
  • Reversing along an Mway - Death Wish? 2 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    All was well with the world... Then i hit the m25 heading down to the dartford tunnel. In the distance i could see brake lights and cars veering out of the way of.....A NUMPTY REVERSING UP THE INSIDE LANE BECAUSE HE`D MISSED THE JUNCTION FOR THE A2! Some people are just blind to the dangers of motorway driving. Shouting not edited I think I would have as well !
  • Subaru - ABS Warning light coincidence 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    My secretary collected the car. The ABS and Traction Control lights are illuminated permanently and the car seems to ABS brake when slowing from very low speed. What could the body shop people have done; or is it just coincidence? slight change to subject to include vehicle type....PU
  • Renault Megane - 1997- electrical fault 6 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    hi, Can anybody possibly help please. about a months ago my girls megane indicators started playing up,working,then stopping intermittently. Now they work but as soon as you hit the brakes they stop !! She has admitted to "swopping a few fuses around" but i couldn't get to teh bottom of it and everything else seems to work okay. despairing so if anybody has any help i'd be very grateful thank you
  • S/H Mondeo MK3 1.8-what to watch for? 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    I'm going to be buying a Mondeo 1.8 MK3 Zetec in the next couple of weeks, and wondered if anyone had any useful tips on what to look for.... it will probably be a 51-52 plate with about 80k miles on it. HJ lists corroded rear brake pipes where they pass over the fuel tank - how do you check for that on a visual ? Ditto rear suspension bushes ... ? Anything else anyone know to look for ?
  • 306 hdi consumption 19 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    It is regularly serviced, everything seems fine mechanically and the driving style has not changed. Tyre pressures are right, the airfilter is o.k and the brakes are not binding e.t.c. Should I check the egr valve? if so where is it and does it work all the time or only under certain conditions? Thank you
  • cambelt & mpg question - Citroen xantia 18 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    Im having a problem with the mpg of the car, it is around 4-5mpg less than would what be expected of the figures of this particular model- 1.8 16v. I tried all the usual stuff- emissions, brakes, CTS, full service, A garage has suggested it could be the cambelt which may be off a tooth, his words not mine. Would this cause a 5mpg drop? Car runs fine otherwise and is mainly town used (80%) , with the occasoinal motorway journey.
  • Parts prices 14 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    I've just brought a pair of "Brembo" vented brake disks for my Passat from GSF (OEM fitment) and they were £26.50 each including VAT. Why is it that if these were for a motorcycle (of which I have a couple) they would be upwards of £200 each, (maybe more)!
  • Overhead Gantry Signs are Distracting 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    Is it me or does anyone else notice the ammount of drivers who slam there brakes on to look at an overhead warning signs on the M25 that helpfully say things like "Dont Drink & Drive" At peak times I have seen lots of rear end shunts around these signs especially if they are displaying a long message regarding future congestion problems.
  • Passat tiptronic and towing 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    It drives well and has been properly serviced but I am a little worried that there may be problems in store from gearbox/brakes/engine. Any suggestions as to what I should look out for?
  • Car Service- Comments please 16 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Hi, My Mitsubishi Carisma Diesel has gone in for a service this morning and the lovely young man has called to say that the rear brake pads need changing. Is it me or does this seem odd for a 2 year old car that's only done 25K? I would have expected the fronts to go before the rear? Any comments appreciated... Should I mention that this is also a free service as part of the 3 year free servicing provided with the car.
  • mk3 mondeo 1.8 duratec 5 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    It has done 116 000 miles and has been serviced regually though it still feals flat when you accelerate hard ( like the hand brake is on??) don't know whether it is the engine or another part of the car??? any help greatfully recieved. cheers
  • my bleed nipples are snapped off! Carina 3 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    While changing the brake shoes on my Carina e recently i noticed both bleed nipples were snapped. While i was careful changing shoes and did not need to bleed after at sometime i will have to. Is the nipple an integral part of the wheel cylinder?
  • Mondeo LX Wheel Bearings 24 May 2005 (Forum)
    My 2 litre LX Mondeo fitted with rear disc brakes, had to have rear wheel bearings replaced at 35785 miles. Now at 43500 miles the bearings are noisy again. Although the first replacement is still under a Ford Dealer's guarantee, I am concerned that another replacement will have an equally short life.
  • It just rolled over 10 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    The car ahead of me, doing about 40 mph on a straight road with a good surface, suddenly flipped over and landed upside down neatly on the carriageway. It had not been weaving about, had not braked, and to judge from the absence of tyre marks there had been no sudden mechanical seizure. No other vehicles were involved, as they say. What could cause a small modern hatchback to do that? (The driver was unhurt, but understandably shaken)
  • HELP seat arosa major problems 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    faults : the manifold glows BRIGHT red after a short run. there is a funny low down knock on pickup it sometimes runs on 3 cylinders on the over-run the EPC(what does that stand for) sometimes comes on when i left foot brake :-) it looses all power !!!! fun in the wet !!!!! any thoughts would be great, i have my ideas, but 2nd opinions are handy !!!!!!!!!
 

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