This customer brought their Vauxhall in due to low performing and noisy brakes. A faulty brake cylinder was identified that had caused the brake pads to be engaged with the disc under acceleration as well as braking. The mechanic team supplied and fitted a new cylinder, a pair of discs and a set of front …
‘Riding the clutch’ may be a phrase you have heard before when talking about driving a car; but what is it and what issues can arise? First the basic principle of clutch control is to fully disengage the clutch when changing gear by pressing the clutch pedal to the floor and re-engage by lifting off …
Brake pads are a vital part of any vehicle as they are responsible for slowing your vehicle through the creation of friction on your brake discs. The brake pads are fitted to a caliper and when the brake pedal is pressed, are pushed into the sides of the brake discs. All braking components need to …
Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things… 1) Ignoring Engine Warning Lights. Drivers will often ignore dashboard warning lights and continue driving the car as normal. Ignoring a warning light may risk significant damage to a vehicle and to your safety. When a warning light appears get your vehicle checked as soon as …
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