brake tag
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Flashing brake lights I've seen a number of cars with flashing brake lights. How long have they been around! |
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SLR Torana. What modern brake booster amp master cylinder will fit in a lh torana with not to much modification What modern brake booster & master cylinder will fit in a lh Torana with not to much modification! |
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Brake fluid in a diff? does it acualy lock your diff or is it just a load of shit! lol |
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Squealing brake - Service recommendation in ChCh 94 Honda Accord front left brake has started to squeal when driving (not when I brake). Just passed a WOF so could it still be low pads! Recommendations appreciated where to take it to have checked out in ChCh West. Obviously not being screwed and good jo... |
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Toyota FX SJ AE101 Brake Upgrade Question.gadgit3? I am wanting to know if the AE101 FX GT rear disc brake set up that I am contemplating fitting in my FX SJ in place of the drum brake set up while it's a straight swap pretty much, I am wanting to know if the FX SJ brake master cylinder/booster unit i... |
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Whats the best way to remove brake glaze? I've tried reversing & stomping on the brakes & itdidn't work.Do I need to try faster! Is there other ways of fixing it without heading to brake shop! Cheers |
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HK HT HG Clutch and Brake Pedals Anyone! |
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Front brake pads Hey there, just wondering regarding front brake pads. Does it not matter what pads are place inner/outer of the rotor or left/right of the car! Just curious as i purchased some znoelli pads, but all 4 pads look identical to me! Thanks http://img263.images... |
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Non-genuine brake rotors - ?any good Has anyone experience of using non-genuine-Nissan rotors (eg http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/nissan/brakes/auction-438780067.htm). I suspect these are Far Eastern in origin and any idea of quality from anyone that's used this stu... |
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Reusing brake pads. Whats wrong with reusing! these are still mint, will give them a sand and chuck back in. http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/75/200764675_full.jpg |
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Brake fluid? Hey there, just wondering how often the brake fluid should be flushed/replaced! And what are the consequences of having old fluid! Cheers |
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Brake shutter not rotors ! new rotors and pads and still happening wtf . ideas please |
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What cause brake pads to wear unevenly! Just had the wheel off my 1993 Nissan ute to find out why it was squeaking sometimes. Found that the inside brake pad has worn unevenly cause the warning tab to start scratching. The outside pad is normal and there is still plenty of wear left on it. |
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Help!. Automatic car not turning overmaking a clicking sound and i can39t compress the brake which from memory i should be able Automatic car not turning over.making a clicking sound and I can't compress the brake (which from memory I should be able to do!) Any suggestions! Car is in 'park'. Toyota Gaia 2001 TIA |
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Slotted brake rotors Hi, I am needing to replace my brake pads/rotors and wondered whether replacing the standard rotors with slotted rotors would require certification! If so what does certification cost! Thanks. |
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Brake/Control arm bushes repair StJohns/Meadowbank Since moving to AKL I have been fortunate enough not to have the need to go anywhere for car repairs. Looking for a reliable person to get these jobs done who I can confidently use again in the future (if needed). Need to fix rear brake imbalance and fron... |
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Brake Dust My car has white mags, very badly stained from brake dust. Is there an easy solution to clean it up! I was hoping there was one of those old wives tales where you mix baking soda with something and it works - or some shit like that. Or just a good product... |
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Nissan or just brake experts help please Hey guys I need to adjust the handbrake on my 91 Terrano can anyone tell me the procedure as its 4 wheel disc brakes and I am unsure of the procedure. Cheers |
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How much brake fluid for a complete flush! Hi, Would anyone know approx how much branke fluid is required for a complete flush on a 1996 Nissan Sentra! Cheers. |
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Brake Noise Occasionally the rear brakes on my Honda Rafaga (4 Wheel Disc Brakes) make a clunk noise while braking. Usually while braking heavily but not always. I want to get this sorted and Im thinking the discs may be warped, but could be something else. Any ideas... |
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Changed brake pads now car wont start-help i just chenged the rear brake pads on my 1999 astra, now the car wont start wont turn over and makes a whistling noise, i wa wondering as abs brakes are they connected |
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3rd Brake lights So the lens is broken in the LED Brake light mounted in my boot spoiler.Cannot find a new one the same size anywhere so am thinking pull it out and get a panel shop to bog it over and paint it!Am just wondering if there are any WOF regulations that say yo... |
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95 rav4 rear brake problem there is a proportion valve on the rear brake line abs model . is this valve serviceable or have to be replaced ! Have failed WOF as brake reading on back brakes very differentlining and hydraulics are all good thx |
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Brake modifications Do thse require a re-cert, i.e. changing drum to disc brakes. |
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Trueno Ae110 Disc Brake Conversion I have a friend with a Toyota Trueno AE110 with the 1.5 5AFE Engine, that has disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rears.The drum brakes are crap and starting to play up so we are considering putting the rear disc brakes off a top spec ae111 Le... |
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Query about brake problem I have a early 90's Nissan Bluebird (Diesel).Every so often the brakes go very soft and I end up using heavy force to slow up the car.Brake idiot light also flashes occasionally on heavy braking (however no real pattern to it so may be unrelated).Once the... |
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$$$ for brake skimmed Normally 15 dollars per disc at bnt invercargill. |
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Brake disc machining How much does it usually cost to get 2 front brakes machined!Is it just as cheap to get new/2nd hand rotors!We are looking at selling our car near the end of the year,what effect does not having these machined/replaced have! |
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Relicensing fees. Why does it cost more to register a diesel car than a petrol one i cant a brake down of the cost on the intern Why does it cost more to register a diesel car than a petrol one, I can??™t a brake down of the cost on the internet. |
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High Stop Brake Light Pls any knowledgable people that can tell me is it possible the seperate led bulbs in these things can blow.We have checked all the wiring and hooked it up to another one and it works fine, just not the one on our car.Can the bulbs be replaced or would we... |
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Delica diesel, brake problem 1990 delica,replaced,front rotors,calliper seal kits. ,pads,, rear shoes and wheel cylinders., new brake master cyl.problem is spongy pedal .going to floor, only when motor is running . any ideas,was thinking brake booster, did not have this problem befor... |
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Brake flush - how often? I put the car in the garage for a brake flush along with a few other jobs about 9k kms ago (3months ago).When it went in this week to another garage for some unrelated repairs, the garage mentioned that a brake flush should be done.I have a suspicion that... |
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Brake light on spoiler failed a warrant as only half of it is going. it is on a commodore 1995. does it need to be replaced or worth checking for a faulty wire. thanx |
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Hand brake issue to be fair. if you have done the work you say you have, surely you know where to start with fixing this problem. |
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Needing new rear brake pads For WOF the garage said it helps if you get the rear discs skimmed as well as getting new pads its a extra $80. What I would like to ask you lot is does it help! |
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Brake imbalance-again The member deleted this message. |
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Vp ss brake booster same as!are they the same as the 6cyl ones! |
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Adjusting park brake, VY Holden Ute Ute just failed wof as the left rear parkbrake needs adjusting.Is this an easy job to do or will it be best to take it to a mechanic! |
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Brake light on Mazda MPV Has anyone changed a brake light on an MPV!I'm guessing I have to unscrew the whole cover!Thanks for your help. |
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HMM summat not right -brake machines. i had a problem with local vtnz brake machine. as a last resort i swapped brake drums side to side.voila .inspector happy,mechanic more grey hair |
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2000 Astra brake/park sensor Dammit.after blowing on about how this car has been so reliable the park lock out has started playing up. Is this an electric switch on the pedal or pressure! Only fails sometimes, but getting more common, and when it does the brake lights do not work. I ... |
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Volvo S80T6 Brake Booster removal Does anyone know how to remove the brake booster. |
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VN brake upgrade Alright so the VN SS has shocking brakes and I'm going to boil them at this rate, two good stops and they are smoking without even pushing it. So I've been reading round about a VT brake upgrade, are the V6 and V8 VT front calipers/rotors the same... |
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HELPP! rear brake pad changing half way through changing rear pads on mitsubishi gsr, but cant fit new pads on any hints is there something i need too adjust handbrake or something! |
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'96 presea wont come out of park with brake on? any suggestions please! i have no idea!. my son lives 5hrs away and has just phoned with this problem. cheers. |
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Brake pedal shudders when braking whats up ! Disc need machining ! |
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Au falcon leak by brake pedal after heavy rain Any ideas where I should be looking. My feet get a few drips on them. Is there any places that are common! Also is it easy to change the alternator belt |
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Warped brake rotors and car yards. recently bought a VT commodore about 5 weeks ago. had a small shudder in the steering wheel which has turned out to be warped rotors. i have bought this to the car yard i purchased it froms attention 3 times and am still waiting for something to be done. ... |
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Vx r8 brake rotors size? any 1 know the size of them from factory need to buy a new set |
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Where can I get brake hoses made up in auckland For a motorcycle |
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Brake failure am I liable for collision? hi I was driving down the road and put my brakes on at the stop light the brake pedal when to the floor I have had no problemwith the brakes before and had a new warrantthe brake solenoid had collapsed and crash into the back of another car am Iliable for... |
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Brake Pedal goes right to the floor in the ol 84 honda city turbo 2! What are the factors that can cause this! - replacement master cylinder! -air pockets in brake lines! -leaky brake lines! How can I go and remedy this! |
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Where is the brake equalizer on a nissan primera p10 1990 for the rear service brakes! or does it not have one.cheers |
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BNT brake pads Does anyone know if BNT's inhouse brake pads are any good for a daily runner! It's not a performance vehicle but I like to have lots of stopping power. Would likely replace all 4 rotors at the same time |
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WOF Brake Test My VW Golf VR6 passed its wof today, but i'm wondering how they come up with the brake service score, ie, it says 75%, recently the rotors, pads, fluid have been changed, so how do I get to 100%! then again, how do they know its 75% anyway! |
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Camry brake light switch adjustment My 2.2 1999Camry brake light on the dash comes on intermiittently , I need to find where the switch is so I can adjust this,.any help thanks |
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Brake testing. Hi just wondering who can tell me who it is that does the free brake testing in ChCh! I cant for the life of me remember who it is. Cheers |
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Brake light faults My 96 323i BMW displays a message saying " brake light circuit see owners manual" Brake lights seem to be working OK and the fluid is full. Any ideas what could the problem be that would cause this message! |
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Does a WoF inspector check the thickness of brake pads! Got my warrant about a month ago and one side is down to the metal after less than 1000km.Also is it normal for one side to wear more than the other!The drivers side is completely worn inside and out but the passenger side has about 4mm left on each... |
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Telstar rear brake imbalance. Any suggestions? Have been trying to get my rear brakes balanced on my 1990 Telstar, so far I have fitted new brake shoes, new cylinders to both sides, replaced the old fluid with new dot 4 fluid and readjusted the handbrake. I have swapped the drums from side to side and... |
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Drum brake costs Hi Im thinking about buying a toyota platz. the only thing thats putting me off this car are the rear drum brakes. I've never liked drum brakes but was wondering how much they cost to get repaired these days. |
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Brake Calliper binding on one wheel. My left front brake Calliper has started binding only afer a couple of days after replacing my girling powerstop brake servo, i stripped down the Calliper and cleaned it up, everything seems OK, a little bit of pitting on the pistons has started, but was ... |
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Bad brake bads, can i still drive the car? my brake pads started squeaking last week. then I let my partner use my car for a week and when i jumped back in it today it was really bad. It makes a horrible grinding noise when your foots both on the brake and without.I am getting the brakes done this... |
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New brake master cylinder. where is the best place to go for one of theese in hamilton! how much should i be expecting to pay. have a parts master card. will a service kit be of any use. the veihichle it is for is a 1985 toyota hilux flat deck 2 litre.replaced rear wheel cyinders a... |
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Rebuilding brake calipers So i have a set of brake calipers that need cleaning and rebuilding, i have the parts i need and have done it before. But the issue i have is i dont ahve a compressor or the car handy to get the pistons out, anyone got any ideas! or anyone in wellington w... |
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Braided brake lines I'm looking at getting a few bits together for an upcomming rebuild of an old triumph i have. just wondering, if its ok to use braided brake lines! i vaguely remember there being some issue with them! |
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Changing brake pads I was recently taught a way to change them but wanting to know if it' ok. Im fine with the unbolting everything but the 'pushing in the cylinder' bit im a bit iffy on. Wouldn't dirty break fluid get back into the resivour and mix with the ... |
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Rear drum Brake Woe's **Rant** Why is it soooo hard to bleed Triumph 2500tc's rear brakes! also No matter what i do the hand brake wont hold the car, besides the brake cable half breaking it should still have enough tension to hold the car, but noopppeee gagh. im just anno... |
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HONDA PRELUDE. Hi ive got a 1992 prelude my brake lights will not work when the lights are on and the front dash dims when i bra Hi, Ive got a 1992 prelude my brake lights will not work when the lights are on and the front dash dims when I brake what could be wrong it needs a warrent soon and need this to be fixed.Any Help/ Suggesstions will be greatly appricated. |
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Brake problem Have replaced master cylinder on eg honda civic I bleed the brakes yesterdaytest drove everything worked fine, then got home at 4pm today to go get re-check for wof and the brakes now go to floor when car is running, when pressing hard the brake pedal jus... |
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Brake booster for 96 Falcon Futura Any ideas how much these might cost! New and second hand. |
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Brake Lights Staying On I have a 1988 Toyota Carolla. Went out to start it this morning and noticed the brake lights were on. The battery had gone flat so jumped started it, got to where I was going and the lights were still going. Only thing I could do was to pull out the fuse.... |
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HONDA CB Accord slotted rear brake pistons I have just replaced rear brake pads and wonder if its possible for tab on inner brake pad to not be in one of the slots. Can it be on a high point! How would i know! I screwed piston in and fitted caliper but couldnt tell if tab seated properly or not. W... |
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Brake overhaul - what should be done! I recently had new front and rear rotors and pads replaced on my Calais for WOF work.I wasn't very happy with a number of things about the entire job and the various repairs etc I had requested BUT the thing that peeved me most was that bloody metal t... |
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Seized Brake Pistons! Brakes Have been pretty s**t on my 92 hilux since I bought it about 3 months ago, took it back to the yard and they said they had a look and it was a burst valve of somesort and told me the brakes SHOULD be better. i got my truck back and they werent.So t... |
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Caravan Electric Brake question Thinking about getting a small camper/caravan around the 900 - 1000kg size. It has electric brakes. Can you use any brand of controller or do they have to be a matched set! |
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Peugeot 307: Aftermarket brake pads ok! My partner has a Peugeot 307 (2004) - we need to replace the rear brake pads soon and I wanted to know whether there is much difference between using the real Peugeot ones or after-market, which are much cheaper. |
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Quick question. The front brake rotors on my car are a bit warped and i find it annoying if i get the rotors machined do the pad The front brake rotors on my car are a bit warped, and I find it annoying. If I get the rotors machined - do the pads need to be replaced as well! |
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Disc brake conversion is there a easy disc brake conversion to an early vw bettle i have the early narrow drums that do the job only just does not pull up good from high speed.this is for a trike |
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CB HONDA ACCORD 1993 changing rear brake pads I have done front brake pads on cars but not rear ones.what should I look out for! handbrake! piston back in! anything else.thanks |
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Engine oil put in brake master cyl Don't even ask me why, but was put in there by mates ex--her car though. How long before brake seals are stuffed? 1996 Toyota Corolla 1600 |
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Brake Pads - Which Do You Prefer? Hi everyone, I am about to replace my rear brake pads. I really prefer low-dust ones. Which brands do you have good experience with for daily driving? How do Techstop brake pads perform, any good? Cheers in advance. |
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DIY brake shoe relign Anybody still doing it today & where would you source the lining material? |
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Brake shoe minimum thickness Does anyone know what the min thickness should be on the rear of an ST210 Toyota? Although both the foot and the hand brakes passed the roller test, the WOF fail is based on 'worn rear brake shoes'. I'm not sure if these can be seen thru an inspection por... |
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Brake bleeding problem 2013 territory awd Replaced the brake pads front and rear and bleed up Without engine running feels almost good (possible still need another bleed but did that and didn't seem to help soon as i start the engine the pedal goes to the floor. |
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Hilux brake rotors A family member has a fairly new Hilux that's still under warranty, and has made a claim for excessive rotor wear. He doesnt have a trailer, so not much towing, and he doesnt drive with his foot resting on the brake pedal. He says the reality is that he b... |
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Brake calipers 1999 Odyssey Was putting new rear brake pads in Odyssey at weekend, (done brakes a few times before) with no issues. This time however the outer pad covered the slot where the disc sits by 4mm so we abandoned the job as we could not figure out why. Someone has since t... |
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Brake wear and usage. My car has the original brake pads and discs, close to 200k on them now.bmw530i Is this normal? I would expect them to be worn out and need replacement but it keeps passing wof no problem? |
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Product for removing Brake dust? off drive Definitely not oil. New drive, been down approx 6 weeks. |
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Brake lights staying on ? 92 year yea definetly something like this them old ones is ultra easy wiring . not 10 control modules including the radio to turn on the brake light. if you have a 300$ flashlight you should be able to find it real quick. there could be 2 switeches |
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Brake imbalance Toyota Starlet EP91 Had the rear brakes replaced (shoes and wheel cylinders) six months ago at the last warrant check. This time failed on brake imbalance of 49%, the left side being low. My mechanic thought maybe the hose was collapsing internally, so replaced it. Went back... |
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Where do I buy brake shoe hardware kits nz hi where would i buy brake shoe hardware kits in New zealand for 1996 rav4 looked on here but none for rav4 |
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Good brake pads Any recommendations for good inexpensive brake pads for normal driving and road trips? |
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Landrover brake coming on randomly? Landrover brake coming on randomly? will be driving along and the breaks come on |
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Brake rotor skimming in Hamilton (On car skim) Who's still doing it, have heard that most brake places don't do it on car now & instead take the whole hub off of the an attached rotor hub. Can't do that with a 4x4 so there must be someone with an on car brake skimmer here |
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2008 toyota estima brake light issue Long shot but we recently bought a 2nd hand trailer, when I hooked the trailer up and went to leave the car would not start only a red light came on the push start button. Also the shift lock would not release . I disconnected trailer plug and |
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Nissan Avenir brake release cable My old Avenir (2001) has a foot operated parking brake with a release cable below the dash, which has now broken. Spares are available at a cost ($126), but it looks not very easy to replace as the nipple on the end where it broke is on the other side of ... |
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Merc 3rd brake light Has anybody replaced there 3rd brake light with one from ebay? from china. |
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Brake light issue 2014 Kia Rondo/Carens. Brake lights come on when light switch is turned on and stay on until lights turned off again. Brake lights work fine when lights are turned off. It's not brake light switch if brake lights work fine without touchi |
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Broken brake bleed valve. One of the brake bleed screws on the caravan has broken off. How can i get the thing out so I can put a new one in. ? |
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Brake Disc Moblle Grinders Does anyone know of the above operating in Sth Auckland papakura-pukekohe area and a ball park figure of cost. Thks |
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Motorbike brake rotors Try aftermarket ones, and also look at Bike bandit .com |
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Compression joints on brake lines Compression joints on brake lines, are these permitted for a NZ WOF? Thanks! |
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Brake booster vacuum testing I tested my brake booster with a vacuum pump using these instructions. I suspect a vacuum leak due to slight roughness of the idle. http://ssbrakes.com/attachment/85569-Vacuum%20Brake%20Booster%20Testing%20and%20Diagnosis.pdf I drew a vacuum of 20hg and l... |
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Coppper-nickel brake lines Probably not as copper isnt ,yet refrigeraration grade copper tube is better than crap bundy tube which rusts from day 1 . I redid my quad bike in it |
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Wof brake question hi i have a question about brake percentages.My car failed a wof at vtnz cambridge this arvo and i dont know why.this is what the test sheet says axle 1 L 280 R 290 max % imbalance 18 axle 2 L220 R 200 max %imbalance 45 thanks |
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Water getting in and blowing brake lights I have a Subaru Legacy 2002, and somewhere water gets in to the light fitting and blows my brake bulbs. I can't even establish where the water is getting in, should I grab some sealant and go around the back window or do I need all new light casings? If t... |
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Brake pad thickness for WOF Recently took the family hack Corolla for a WOF and got knocked back on front brake pad thickness. Had them replaced (same garage, only $100 so not too bad) and asked the WOF guy what the minimum thickness was and he was rather vague, though we both agree... |
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Citroen C4 Brake load or lock. I have a 2009 nz new c4 1.6 turbo done 70ks, sensor lights have come on and was in continentals recently and had new plugs and a brake switch, after parking it for 3 weeks and returning from overseas the first use sends all the abs,esp sensors on and has ... |
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Does a standard vehicle need radiator, brake fluid replaced every 2 years? some say yes some no, manuel service records say is is to be done, imo i reckon it does, but some people are too miserable to get these things done, let alone if working in harsh working conditions. |
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Trojan "MK5" brake caliper. AL-KO replacement Be cheaper to rebuild your Trojan calipers.new piston and seals. Those al-ko ones should fit. |
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Your experiences of brake fade? Hi all, I had to use the engine/air brakes quite a lot (combined with gears and foot brake) in a hilly area with my horse truck the other day and by the end of that there was a distinctive acrid smell. I'm taking that as a warning sign not to overdo it. A... |
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Today i tested some brake fluid on a toyota. . and my tool did not read anything. |
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Trojan Brake Master Cylinder Does anyone know the correct size Trojan brake master cylinder for tandem boat trailer with 2500kg boat. 3/4 or 7/8 bore ? |
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What's the legality on "brake checking"? If someone jams their brakes on in front of you, and you connect bumpers, who is at fault? Who pays for what? |
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Price for a brake fluid change Roughly how much does a brake fluid change cost? My local dealer wants to charge me $120 which seems a bit excessive to me |
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Bloody son put brake fluid in the power steering. reservoir , I have disconnected the lines and flushed through 2 litres of new PS fluid. Contaminated mix coming out is milky and is not clear yet Continue doing this until clear ? or is there something else I should be trying ? Any comments appreciated, T... |
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Sr2, Socram, Brake question please Any pointers for me on my other thread on upgrading to disc brakes, thanks. Vaughan. |
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94 cerfiro hand brake Someone is using my car and used hand/park brake. I never use it, now they can't get it released. I have forgotten if it has a release buttonPlease help--I am not with car currently> |
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Girling Brake Booster substitute. Hi guys, the Girling booster (remote mount) in my Volvo 1800S (Saints car) is stuffed and kits/replacements are ex overseas and expensive. These were universally used in a lot of Pom cars of the 60s (single circuit system) and were pretty crap as far as l... |
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Wiring for isuzu elf 250 exhaust brake does any one have a wiring diagram? Trying to find out why the exhaust brake isnt working. its a 92 elf The actuator is working and moces freely, but light on dash doesnt come on and the bulb is new, |
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'91 Camry park brake. Urgent help pls Car load of LoLs stopped here. Car had boiled. Short story, suggested they accept a lift to the lunch they were off to & leave the car here. I'd do what I could & they could pick it up on the way back (cold) etc. Seemed like it hadn't been run long enough... |
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Brake question stability control and abs Drove a car today the brake pedal doesnt seem firm. seems spongy then gets firm. pedal not high and sensitive (like im used to) put your foot on brake pedal drops (spongy like) near 2cm before the brake system starts doing its bit (gets firm). driving it ... |
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WD21 95 Terrano rear brake issue My terrano has Disk brakes all round and they are not seized, I dont have any rear brakes enough to skid the wheels and cant get a wof. There is no load sensing valve, and I have bled through to the rear using the plastic tube into the glass container ide... |
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Audi A4 harder brake pads. I have a B5 Quattro that is a low key track day car. I am looking to replace the standard front pads with some a bit harder. It is really hard to get coherent information from suppliers as to what identifies a harder pad. Nobody I have spoken to has been ... |
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Replacing rear/brake lights on Toyota Auris My Toyota Auris (Corolla) 1.8 cc has a blown tail light/brake light. How to I remove and replace the bulb. I cannot get the bulb out via the boot, after removing the cover/panel. Do I have to remove the whole unit by undoing the screwed fittings I see und... |
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Brake lights not bright enough? Brand new Corolla wagon, brake lights not very obvious. Is it a simple as fitting better bulbs? Cheers. |
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Urgent Brake help In need of some expertise guys. I am in the middle of changing out the pads and discs on my car (02 Atenza) and I have done one side. When I moved to the other side and used my new Teng tools impact driver, the impact bit snapped off. Will it be fine to r... |
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Brake rotors for trailer brakes Im installing brakes on our transporter trailer. Cos I'm a bit scottish I dont want to go down the track of making a new axle with new stubs then buying new wheels to fit the commonly available falcon pattern. I have a set of primera calipers here which w... |
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1996 XJ6 Jaguar ABS Brake light staying on. Any Ideas my ABS break light is staying on .Breaks are working fine .I have had a electrician look at it & a break specialist have a look & they have both found nothing that they can pinpoint.My last option other than asking if anyone else with a XJ6 Jagu... |
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Hand brake adjustment on astra I would like to adjust the handbrake on my 1998 1.6 GL 5 door hatch Holden astra, have had a quick look under the plastic cover between the seats where the handle is , unless I missed something it not done at that end , so had a look under the car , do I ... |
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Help toyota estima van 1999 brake fluid reservoir Can u please tell me where this is located. don't have manual. |
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Brake problem hi guys need some help, my rear axle seal on my vw trike started to leak so i replaced it, had oil on my brake shoes and drum so i cleaned this up with brake cleaner ( this is on my right side ) reasembled and adjusted it all up. now its pulling real bad... |
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Brake problem Hi guys. Going upto my sisters funeral, at Rewene, we got rear ended at traffic lights in some small place that I can't remember. Anyways we gets out and dont seem to bad. Bumper looked a bit sick, but thats all. We get name, address Rego, etc and went on... |
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Brake pads for 2003 Toyota Corolla These needs replacing for a WOF. Can anyone give me a ball park figure on cost to get this done? Best place to get it done? Many thanks. |
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Terrano brake problem Just about took out driveway gates this morning when brake pedal went to the floor - whipped handbrake on. Had a master cylinder replaced 18 months ago and about 10 months later brake hose cracked - replaced brake hose and few months after that the master... |
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Changing front brake pads. . how long would it take for a straight forward replacement, on just front brake pads, of Toyota Ist please? Thks |
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Brake declaration Has anybody successfully carried out a brake declaration themselves on a bike needing to go through compliance? Lots of stuff on the interweb saying yes you can or no you can't do it yourself. The form I have has some attached legislation but doesn't say ... |
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Back Brake drum locking up! any tips? Hi, ive got a back drum brake locking up & on the drivers side,no matter what ive tryed it wont change,its all new springs clips shoes drums etc, park brake cables, ive tryed adjusting back, bleeding system, swaping drums side to side, its got me stumped!... |
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Brake question. Hello.I was sitting in my car and noticed the brake pedal felt spongy.if I held my foot on it and pressed down hard it almost touched the floor. Brake still work ok.when I turned the motor off and then pressed the brakes again the pedal felt firm. Is it a... |
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Toyota Hilux Brake Problem my brakes cut out about a month a go. It still has a little bit of brakes but not much! Can push it in about a centimetre or 2. Not mechanically minded need advice. |
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1995 Commodore Ute, Brake Shudder. Hi all, I have a 1995 Commodore Ute and it has a brake shudder, BUT, only intermittantly. This morning I have stripped the front brakes down, cleaned them up and reassembled. Couldn't see anything obvious. I would suspect a warped disc but it is only ... |
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Repair on brake caliper bleed thread I've got a stripped out thread on the bleed nipple of a cast iron calliper. Anyone ever had one of these fixed! |
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MAG Wheel cleaner. Any recommendations on product wheels have a fair bit of baked on brake dust Any recommendations on product! Wheels have a fair bit of baked on brake dust. |
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Compliance on imports - brake pads My partner bought a Toyota Vitz a few weeks ago, just imported from Japan.Seems pretty good but on checking it over, I noticed the brake pads are about half worn. I was under the impression that compliance rules stated that if the pads were anything less ... |
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Brake bleeding kits? Don't want to spend too much considering it will only be used about once a year. Would these be any good! http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/SCA-Brake-Clutch-Bleeder-One-Man.aspx!pid=291149 http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-sto... |
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Failed wof. Hey my mazda sp20 just failed it39s wof on rear right brake caliper and i39m just wondering if anyone knows a rough Hey My Mazda SP20 just failed it's WOF on Rear right brake caliper and i'm just wondering if anyone knows a rough price range for this bought and put on!. I got quoted 300.00 including labor and am just seeking any other options. thanks |
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Brake and Clutch Fluid question. My car uses DOT 3 fluid, I have seen on the back of a bottle of DOT 4 fluid the following. "Recommended for systems using fluids meeting DOT 4 or DOT 3." Will this fluid be ok to use in my car!. I am thinking yes, but I want to make sure. Also, ... |
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Brake proportioning valve. anyone know where it is on a 1996 nissan stagea with abs. 40% imbalance from left to right |
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Brake lights and wof can a car still pass the wof if one of the brake lights are not working! |
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AE92 COROLLA BRAKE DISC BOLT DIAMETER Anyone know the bolt diameter that holds on the front brake disc in the centre!I measured it at 25mm or is this incorrect!Its the only bloody socket size i dont have hahahaha.cheers!The car is a 1992 Toyota Corolla sedan 4 af carby . |
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WoF question - brake pads. Car failed wof - "Rear Brake Worn Out - Below Minimum" was written on checksheet. Relative (ex- truck mechanic) inspected pads through wheel and says they have "plenty" of life left. Is there a minimum thickness ie a measurement! I am ... |
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1966 XR Falcon brake upgrade? Falcon still hasdrum brakes on all four corners and i want to upgrade to discs and pads. has anyone done this on an old falcon! Cn anyone tell me what parts i shoould be lookin for! |
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Brake puzzler for those in the know since Ive had my EL Falcon, Ive noticed occasionally a grinding noise from the front when applying the brakes (embarrassing when pulling up at lights etc) & usually associated with worn pads & getting into steel on steel. Some weeks ago I pulled t... |
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Subaru Legacy brake pad rattle We have a rattle in the front brakes, it goes away when brake is pressed. i rectenly changed the pads and are wondering if the pad depth could be wrong causing them to rattle! are there two types of GT legacy pads. they have 4 pot calipers and have used t... |
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Brake warning light This light has just come up on the dash telling me my front pads have seen better days but how far can one drive with them now! Would it be safe to drive the car back to Dunedin from Christchurch or just up the road to get a new set of pads here before he... |
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Mazda astina brake imbalance just wanting some advise here took my 1990 mazda astina for a wof and failed on rear brakes imbalanced front left 270 front right 230 rear left 130 rear right 90 so check rear shoes and cylinders and adjusted but no difference changed proportioning valve ... |
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Replacing Rear Brake Pads in Honda Legend 1996 I have just got a new WOF for my car, but the mechanic said that next time round (if not before), I'll need to replace the rear brake pads.What is involved in doing this!Is it something a capable (but non-mechanic) person would be able to do! Also, wh... |
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R20 mistral brake problem ok so its a wet day here in the deep southso i decided to change the front brake pads on my mistral, took the old one out and pushed the plungers back in with a g clamp fitted the new pads , started it up and pushed the brake pedal down and pumped it a co... |
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New brake pads and rotors smoking ? Is it common for new brakes to give off alot of smoke after a drive! |
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What is an "e brake" Hunting through some random listings (as you do) & come across an "E-brake" bracket for a Surf & I go thinking HUH!. Yea ok, so I did work it out later but WHY oh WHY do ppl have to use abbreviations in listing titles, bad enough in the ... |
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Disc brake conversion for 1969 XT falcon has any one done this and what parts are needed,I have heard that xf falcon fit,any one done it! |
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Scooter Brake Shoes. What type of brake shoes does my Honda Express need.! I can't for the life of me find out what I need to buy.! http://issuu.com/artshole/docs/expressmanual http://issuu.com/artshole/docs/ncmanual It's my front ones. TIA |
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Warning re Brake Clean and welding I thought this was serious enough to put up as it would be really easy to do without thinking about it. When Brake Clean is heated and mixed with Argon (if used to clean off grease etc, then TIG or MIG welded with Argon), really nasty fumes can be produce... |
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Braided Brake Hoses? My bike suffers from a soft front brake lever ( Kawasaki ZR1100 ) I have bled the brakes and changed the fluid, new pads etc. But as the hoses are now 30 years old it was suggested that they might be swelling when pressure applied. They don't pump up ... |
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Hq brake booster im doing up a hq does anyone no if there other brake boosters that fit them cant seem 2 find any good ones around any help would be kul |
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Hi/Brake light for Holden Ute My 2007 ute doesn't haven't one! Should it legally have one! I never had a problem getting a warrant for it.TIA |
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How much longer until I need a brake service? http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/40/233017940_full.jpg |
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Brake pads aprox how much to replace front brake pads on a car |
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Brake pads and discs car needs new brake pads how do you tell if the discs need machining |
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Brake reading wof Advice please. Last wof 6. mths ago readings were F 280/290 B 230/240 stated rear brakes pads low.Doesn't to machanics they said all pads needed doing f & b and skimming $500 paid. Today wof reading F 290/280 B 220/220 Thankyou |
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Brake Fluid for classic What fluid to use dot3 or dot4 have original brake setup, car is 70 xy falcon Cheers |
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Brake Pad Choice Am deciding between Calibre (Supercheap brand of Bendex, apparently) and Ferodo. For a Commodore Ute, normal use. Much difference between! Appreciate your comments. Cheers. |
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Brake pedal height/depth issue Hi all I just got my Nissan Primera P11 rear brake pads changed. But it seems I have to foot down much more to get the car slow down or stop. I already pumped the brake pedal several times but still the same. I can easily kick the pedal down to the bottom... |
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Valiant brake light problem brake lights not working on ap valiant, tail lights go, bulbs all good switch by brake pedal seems to be ok. Any one got other suggestions before it gos to the auto electricians thanks. |
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'Mintye' brand brake pads? Anyone heard of these! Any good!(made in Malaysia) I'm looking at new rotors and pads for my ute and these come in a package. Also, discs are made in China - any comments on that! I can get AC Delco rotors for less and sort my own pads (probably for l... |
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Motorbike brake sticking. Hey, getting my bike ready for summer. been sitting for about a year. the last thing on my list is getting the front dick brake sorted. It was stuck to the point of not even being able to turn the wheel by hand. pulled it off sanded the discs and worked t... |
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Toyota Liteace Hand Brake Adjustment Question Just failed a WOF due to much travel in the hand brake handle. My question is (assuming the problem is not within the drums) is how do I adjust out the slack in the hand brake cable! (The van passed the rear foot brake test.) Ive had a look on Google but ... |
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Car With Certificate For Dual Brake & Gas Pedals Q If a car for sale has disability dual brake and gas pedals fitted and has a Cert for this modification, what's the go in regards to "De Certifying" if removing the dual pedal assembly as such as a new buyer might not require the modification... |
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Bottle brake fluid 15 yrs old-usable or chuck it? I've got a large 1/2 full plastic bottle of dot3 brake fluid bottle about 15 years old. Been sitting with the cap screwed on, is it still ok to use or should I throw it out!. Cheers. |
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Sheet metal bender/brake stab in the dark, anyone made one! in the process of making a new drawer set up and tool box for my van, i need to bend alloy plate and 1.2mm panel steel |
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What are your thoughts on brake pads and prices? Good product and value for money.Bendix, CP, Silverline (SLP, NOT XL), Repco, Ferodo etc. etc.Don't need any just yet but good to know first hand experience from different people.Wear rate, rotor wear, dust, stopping power etc.Where would you place th... |
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What would cause this. Car was making a grinding noise so mechanic checked the brake pads one side was worn right down to the me car was making a grinding noise so mechanic checked the brake pads, one side was worn right down to the metal so nothing left, other side no wear like brand new, they were both replaced at the same time before this happened |
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ABS brake light on - safe to drive? Hi, I have a Nissan Mistral and the ABS brake light has come on. There was a problem with it a while back when the garage changed a wheel over. Is it safe to drive to the garage! I have been told I will not lose my brakes completely but may have to pump t... |
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One front brake is sticking My wife is having some brake issues in her mazda atenza, the left front brake seems to be biting and not letting go as it should, she said there was a horrible smell when she pulled up at home and the brake rotor is very hot to touch (driver side still ju... |
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Brake certification Hi, Husband is looking to put a motorcycle back on the road, but needs to do a brake certification, something to do with the thickness of discs and stuff (he knows more about it that me) He said that he understands that a 'mechanically competent perso... |
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Another question; type of brake fluid When my brake fluid ran out last week Repco sold me a bottle of DOT 5.1.Now it has all run out, if I need to top up tomorrow (before it goes to peugeot for repairs on Tuesday) can I use the DOT 4 Brake and Clutch fluid I have found in my garage!Is there a... |
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Wiring up an electric brake controller Hi, I have a 1994 Landcruiser VX and want to have a go installing a Maxbrake1 proportional electric brake controller, (though I hate electrical work thought I might give it a go installing it).There are 3 wires for the controller- ground,12V power and one... |
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Can you brake A revlimiter.? My M8 sez if I hit the revlimiter too much ya can brake it. Wot I want to know is can ya get it fixed or do I got to buy a new one.! |
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Advice please re: clutch/brake pedal pads hyundai just throwing this out there on the offchance a knowledgeable motory person can help/advise where i might try next. i have rung around some places (incl. Korean autoparts in Otara) but no luck. i need 2 rubber pads covering clutch & brake pedals, one ... |
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Worn brake items Hey just have a quick question. Can worn brake fitting kits/shim kits cause braking noises! Im talking about these below. http://i45.tinypic.com/2n07x8p.png http://i48.tinypic.com/os5tup.png Thank you! |
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Resting your foot on the Brake pedal. Ok, how much damage is done when you are following a muppet who is resting their foot on the brake pedal!The brake lights and hi-vis center brake light were on all the way to Christchurch.what kind of car!Red EA Ford Falcon. |
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Right Rear Park Brake on BA Falcon Any one know if there are issues particular to the Right Rear Park Brake, 2 work shops have tries to adjust but it will not hold. Last resort tomorrow is skimthe rear drums on both sides and see what happens there. There is plenty of meat on the shoe, mig... |
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Removing brake drums on a 1990 Lancer I have a 1990 Mitsi Lancer sedan which I'm trying to pull the rear drum off to adjust the handbrake.It doesn't have holes to thread bolts into, and there are no other screws holding it on.I don't have access to a puller and have tried beating ... |
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Mitsubishi 1.6l Brake Lights/Dash Lights Fail Hi guys, so I recently got a mitsubishi Libero and installed a stereo two days ago. Up until yesterday everything was fine until suddenly the dash lights went off (on the speedo, ac ones etc never worked) and when i was being followed by a friend at night... |
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Brake pads/Rotors Hey just wondering how long brake pads/rotors on a car should generally last! Just through wear and tear from normal driving, no trackdays etc. Thanks |
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Caravan Brake Help Just doing the brakes on my parents 16ft caravanthinking about putting a new coupling on. Has one like the first link but how much difference would one in the second link make to the one in the first link, it is going to be sold after all this stuff is do... |
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1991 Nissan Vanette ?Brake Switch location Anyone help here; have looked under the dash, nothing around the pedal area.just a big booster!where are they hiding the brake switch on this nissan vanette please! |
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Changing brake pads - damaging ABS. True? Hey y'all, About a million years ago, someone told me that replacing pads and discs in ABS-equipped vehicles is risky as there's the possibility of damaging the ABS system (I seem to think he said there was a sensor *in* the caliper that you can d... |
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Cost of replacing rear brake pads Can anyone tell me roughly what I'd pay to have the rear brake pads replaced on a 2000 Maxima! |
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Replacing brake lines Hi just failed a wof for rusty brake lines. The steel lines up the lenght of the car and across the diff.It's on a VP commodore wagon.any ideas on cost to have replaced.Who to take it to in west Auckland thanks |
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Brake experts please will this work!. Clutch master cylinder pushes slave cylinder that in turn pushes a dual circuit master cylinder. It's a room issue and I need to push a larger diameter master cylinder to feed bigger calipers. BTW it's not for road use. If not, wh... |
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AU 'coon park brake dragging (squeeking) problem column change so foot operated park brake, started some time ago & noticed if I put the brake on one click (adjustment was quite loose) it would go away. So when I knew Id be pulling the wheels off I did the rear brake pads but the park brake shoes lo... |
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Aprilia RSV1000R rear brake rotor running too hot Have new pads, rotor. All brake parts seem to be working properly. Pads can be heard very lightly rubbing. What am I missing here! Cheers. |
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Green Brake Fluid Just doing the usual checks on my 91 Navara and find the brake fluid is bright green (like antifreeze).It looks new and clean.It smells and feels like ordinary brake fluid.It needs a top up - pads are down but ok.Is it likely to bethat silicon stuff or wh... |
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Suzuki Swift brake light Is it correct that the whole red cover has to be removed to change a brake light bulb!That's how it seems. In sensible cars, all the rear lights are reached in the boot/trunk.With the Swift, it seems that a bit of dismantling is required.I am somewhat... |
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Rear disc brake setup on a 9" will xf disc brakes and calipers of a 9' fit on to a 9' with holden axles and rear housings fitted, I know I will have to change the stud patten on the discs, but will the mounting flanges mate up and will 14" rims clear the calipers! getting... |
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Altezza steering wheel shakes when I brake? When I break from high speeds my steering wheel shakes excessively ! How to fix my problem! |
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Help please. I have a 1994 runabout mazda lantis i got the front and back brake pads replaced about 6 months ago i have noticed I have a 1994 runabout mazda lantis I got the front and back brake pads replaced about 6 months ago I have noticed now the light for the abs brakes is on my dash any ideas what could be causing this! Cheers Shay. |
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Anyone know the average price for getting brake. . Rotors skimmed! |
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Steering wheel shakes when I brake! When I brake the steering shutters and shakes rapidly. Any idea why! |
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Rumble sound in from right brake when apply brake quite firmly- front right - will take it to be seen - but would like some ideas of likely cause. Thanks |
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Caravan brakes. I have a trojan hydrolic brake coupling on my 15yo vagabond caravan the seals in the damper need replacing as wh I have a Trojan hydrolic brake coupling on my 15yo vagabond caravan. The seals in the damper need replacing as when stopping or starting off the van jerks etc. Has anyone ever done this job that could help me out. |
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Guesstimate on rear brake caliper repair mazda 626 Hi My car failed its warrant on left rear braker caliper leaking brake fluid, Put in straight into the mechanic who said it was an internal leak and sent it away somewhere, Can anyone hazard an idea of cost for fixing this as pretty anxious as just spent ... |
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Girling Brake Rear Wheel Cylinder Mounting Clip Hi guys - helping the bro-in-law with his Metropolitan brakes.Stripped them all out and some dude in the past has lost the horseshoe clip which holds the rear wheel cylinder into the backing plate.Same system was used on Viva, Allegro etc.Anybody got one ... |
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BA FALCON - FRONT BRAKE PADS Need to change the pads, any tips or drama's that I might run into!thanks |
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Caravan brake issue - who will fix it? I live in Taranaki and have a 1977 caravan that is leaking brake fluid (the brakes are now not working).Who do you take caravan to to get fixed, is there a special caravan place or should any mechanic be able to fix it!Thanks :) |
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BMW 323i Brake lights not working Hello AllHoping i can get some help here today i replaced 1 of my reverse lights and then all of a sudden my brake lights no longer work ive checked the fuse and the lights all good and got told maybe the switch but no nothing bout them lol can you help p... |
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Brake light - Hyundai getz Just wondering if anyone happens to know how to change the high level brake light in a hyundai getz! - I dont really want to force the cover off.Thanks |
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Holden brake booster just hada look under the dash of my hj and see there is no adjuster nut and rod connecting booster to the pedal. every pic ive seen of 1 all have them.Does anyone no the differnce between the ones with adjusters and the ones without! |
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Gadgit .Brake Pads & Rear Shoes Corolla Hi gadgit, ( or anyone else in the know please) just picking your brains .short of going to my Toyota dealership seeing it's Sunday and Otago Anniversary Day tomorrow Monday. The front disc pads and rear shoes that came as spares with car an EE90 Coro... |
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Brake wearing In everyones experience here what do people think wears brake pads/rotors faster. being gentle on the brakes but being on them 85% of the time downhill etc. or heavier braking so you are braking for less time but they are doing more work (in my mind anywa... |
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Can anyone recommend a place to fit Brake pads in Peugeot 205 gt 1992 near the eastern suburbs of auckspls . The last set that I got from repco turned to weetbix . Saying that the daughters x boyfriend was a Tool and did not even bled the brakes had to pump them to stop when i took it for a test drive .... |
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Got some bike brake shoes relined by BNT . my old YB125 rear shoes / allup inc the gst $105.80/ i think thats a little over the top ! . |
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Fiitng brake pads yourself? or should I say fitting brake pads Hi just a question please, someone I know wants to replace the brake pads them self, how easy would it be to do this and would it be dangerous to hoist the car up on 4 jacks, I'm not happy about it personally, how mu... |
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Brake pad fitting ED Back pistons are screw in yes! How do you get them in. Cheers |
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Why do ppl brake at the bottom of hills? Yesterday while towing a car back from Stratford to Auck, I was trying to get a run-up before the hills only to find many drivers who were happy to sit at 100kph would slow or even brake as they got to the bottom, causing me to have to slow & making t... |
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Help Sealco Spring Brake Control Valve SPRING hubbys redone the entire truck but now we cant work out which way the spring goes back on the knob inside the truck cab! anyone got one they can take a pic of for us! |
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BMW Brake Dust problem Hi guys, I own a bmw 330ci and have noticed that it produces a lot more brake dust that other cars. The brake pads on the car are new and genuine. Have found out most bmw's have this problem. What I wanted to know was has anyone replaced the brake pad... |
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What do u think of these brake pads? "Police Spec" Worth it or just a regular brake pad being marketed as something fancy! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/holden/brakes/auction-445687987.htm |
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Valiant brake booster wanted vg v8 brake booster must be on a angle to miss rocker cover. |
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