...Best practice for brake calipers Brake calipers are often overlooked when it comes to servicing brakes. Shaftec explains best practice regarding calipers when servicing brakes, what to look for and how to handle the job properly. How a brake caliper works A brake caliper works by forci...
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...PROTip - ADH242101 Brake Pad Failure in the Honda Civic with Electronic Parking Brake Problem Rear brake failure after replacement of the rear brake pads, or any other repair work involving removal of the rear brake caliper, resulting in the following. Over-extension of the rear bra...
...febi 37400, 37401, 37402 - to fit Various Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda models Problems Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Problem Inefficient interior heating or ineffective engine cooling, caused by the cooling system becoming partially blocked and restricting the coolant flow. Ca...
...Assembly camshaft damaged by timing belt failure Some camshafts are expanded with internal pressure to jam lobes into position Some camshafts are assembled from individual parts, instead of being machined as one piece A recent call at the Helpline was from a new member for assista...
...Skoda Roomster - Hard Start & MIL on Question: A 2010 Skoda Roomster 1.2 is currently in the workshop suffering with difficult engine starting and the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. There are trouble codes relating to the throttle control unit stored in the ECM fault...
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...LuK Clutch Academy Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi FWD This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2011 Ford Transit 2.2 TDCI front-wheel drive, which had covered more than 130,000 miles. The repair time is just over three-and-three-quarter hours and requires a wheel-free vehicle...
...DMF Stress Testing ZF Aftermarket has issued some useful advice to garages on how to conduct a DMF stress test, before embarking on the time consuming job of component removal and replacement. This simple advice could save garages a huge amount of time and save customers money. ZF says th...