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Aluminium Anti Seize V Copper V Ceramic Grease. 2 Aug 2020 (Forum)
For years I used Copper Anti Seize on brakes then after all the bad press I purchased Aluminium Anti Seize but before I got around to using any of it on my brakes I have now purchased Ceramic Grease.. is there any reason not to use Aluminium Anti Seize? -
BMW E90 320D - Brake caliper rewind 3 Nov 2018 (Forum)
I need to change the rear discs and pads on my wifes BMW 320D. I have a caliper rewind tool somewhere but can't find it. Can the pistons just be pushed... -
Volkswagen Touran MPV - Brake Calliper fixings 19 Dec 2017 (Forum)
I have a 2004 VW Touran 1.9 TDi. I am going to replace the rear discs and therefore need to remove the callipers. The callipers appear to be secured... -
Skoda Fabia 1.9 diesel - Rear brake pads and Drums - Fitting Kit needed? 15 Dec 2011 (Forum)
I am going to replace my rear shoes and drums as they are making a scrapping noise when i apply the footbrake. Is it advisable to buy a new fitting kit.... -
FORD FOCUS ESTATE 2L - REAR BRAKE DISKS & PADS 2 Mar 2011 (Forum)
CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW HARD IS IT TO CHANGE THE REAR DISCS & PADS ON MY 02 FOCUS ESTATE ALSO THE SPRING HAS SNAPPED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SUSPENSION... -
Nissan Almera - When to replace brake discs 17 Sep 2010 (Forum)
Hello, I'm interested in buying a particular Nissan Almera, and when checking the rear discs I noticed that there is a little lip on the face of the... -
VW corrado 1992 with ABS - Brake master cylinder 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
Can't seem to find a master cylinder for the above which seems more difficult due to ABS being fitted. Ones with ABS have 2 ports and others have 4 ports.... -
Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - 05 2.0 independent supplier - brake pads & discs 6 Sep 2009 (Forum)
I need to buy some new discs and pads for my 55 plate Legacy 2.0R. Are there any independant outlets for these parts, (like Swedish, German, French who... -
Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 06 2.2 locked on brake 23 Feb 2009 (Forum)
My left front disc appears to be stuck on leading to wheel wobble. I limped home on a slow speed, no warnings on the dash. Has any body experienced this... -
Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - VW dealer recommendations 2 Jun 2008 (Forum)
Ventura park Sutton Coldfield have quoted me £160 all in for my golfs first varible service and £35 all in for brake fluid chnage. Can someone recommend them or avoid? Next cheapest was VW dealer in Stourbridge £190 for service and £55 for brake fluid change. Simon -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - adjusting handbrake (with rear disc brakes) 28 Feb 2008 (Forum)
I have a 306 estate with rear discs and could do with adjusting it slightly as its starting to slip on hills I have done this via the centre console but... -
Nova sticking front brakes 28 Jan 2007 (Forum)
89 Nova - OS front wheel got very hot on a five mile journey. Jacked up the front, and the OS wheel is very sticky to rotate compared to the NS. Clearly... -
punto jamming up 5 Jul 2006 (Forum)
Hi all,My girlfriend has a 95 punto 1.1,when you touch the brakes(the pedal feels very tight)the brakes jam up and stick to the road with a sudden clunk.Then you have to reverse to free it.The clutch pedal too feels a bit strange too,and there is a looseness feel through the car as if the front end -
S type rear brake pad fitting 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
2001 3.0 V6 sport. Handbrake actuates the pads in the caliper itself, not like the good old Vauxhall seperate shoes within disc/drum setup. Tried to... -
Disc\'s and Brake pad\'s - VW Bora. 4 Dec 2003 (Forum)
Anyone got any advice with regards to the above, I have a 4yr old VW Bora and have a full service history. Would it be just as cheap to go somewhere else... -
Which Sedan have dual or 4 piston brakes, advice.. 1 Nov 2021 (Forum)
Hi all please advice me since i already own 3 cars which are currently either in process of being sold , so for my next car i want to have at least dual or quadriple brake piston calipers , car should at least year 2012/ petrol or diesel i dont mind or hybrid as well, reliability needs -
51 plate Ford Fiesta Zetec. - Replacing both rear brake pipe sections. 6 Jun 2013 (Forum)
Replacing both rear brakes pipes sections from the fuel tank back to the rear wheels -
Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - 91 1.3 Lack of Power, Carb Spitting, Poor Braking 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
spark... She's ok when she's idling. It sounds a little bit like a motorbike but I can?t find anything wrong, but I?ve noticed when testing it back and forth that the brakes are not as good. I'm wondering if the vacuum servo might have some thing to do with the carb's spitting. I've done the test -
Subaru Impreza II fl 2 (2006 - 2007) - Subaru Brakes 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
and "together". I dont have any rattles or other problems as yet. I now "get" why Subaru owners can be so enthusiastic about their cars, I already know what my next car will be!! One thing that causes me some slight concern is the feel of the brakes first thing in the morning. For the first couple -
Renault Master - Renault Master MOT 22 Mar 2023 (Forum)
)) Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength