A recent repair on a VW Bora identified a poor performance rear braking system with a slight grating noise. Our technician identified that new brake pads had been replaced onto deteriorated brake discs which were well below the minimum threshold of 7mm. A good wire brush & clean up with lubrication grease, new brake discs
-
Opening Hours
Mon - Thu 8 - 5 - Fri 8- 4
Mercedes C Class squeak – vibration when braking
The driver of this 2008 Mercedes C Class was complaining about a squeak and vibration when braking and on full lock. After an initial road test we place the car on our lift for a closer inspection. You can clearly see the aluminium (caster) arm on the left has a de-bonded bush. The other suspension
We thought it was just German Cars that had this problem
by autotecnic / 0 comment
These are images taken from a Vauxhall Astra Diesel with an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve fault the RAC man had an involvement with during the last 2 weeks. The carbon build up is caused by predominantly using cheap fuel, dirty oil (not change & flushed regularly) low mileage usage (short journeys) and the