its to get colder this week coming in ,,, so work fast ,,
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does the car have hill start assist? ive noticed many fords go through rear pads a lot quicker than normal with the hill assist turned on.
i dont know how it operates but if it causes drag on the rear callipers as in many instances, could that not also translate to the fronts too if it uses all four brakes on some thing heavier like the Kuga?
i turned my hill assist off after the last brake pad change on my transit and not only have the pads lasted longer, my mpg increased too
i dont know how it operates but if it causes drag on the rear callipers as in many instances, could that not also translate to the fronts too if it uses all four brakes on some thing heavier like the Kuga?
i turned my hill assist off after the last brake pad change on my transit and not only have the pads lasted longer, my mpg increased too
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I've had my Mondeo 6 years, done 40,000 miles, and never activated the ABS. Even when it's been icy out I've not felt that juddering foot pedal, maybe it doesn't actually work.
Mind you, I'm a steady driver/rider, last time I changed my bike front brake pads I noted I'd got 25,000 miles on them.
Its a lot more subtle these days ,,, first car I drove with abs was an armored Granada , and the abs tried to kick the pedal so hard you would have sworn it was trying to put your knee through the steering wheel ,,, my 107 just purrs a little bit and you can just about hear it ,,, now granted you notice when you dont stop as fast as you think you should ,,,I've had my Mondeo 6 years, done 40,000 miles, and never activated the ABS. Even when it's been icy out I've not felt that juddering foot pedal, maybe it doesn't actually work.
Mind you, I'm a steady driver/rider, last time I changed my bike front brake pads I noted I'd got 25,000 miles on them.
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Front Offside is a classic rust due to a knackered gaiter. I'm almost pleased that's all it is. Was solid when jacked up and wheel hard to turn. Piston pitted so it's to the bin. Either repair kit or replace caliper(s) next. Rear nearside still to be investigated. That one's <2yrs old,
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Exchange calipers - forget about repair kits - it would be "gods own work" to reseat boots in that rusty dead core I am looking at in the photos.
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That was my immediate opinion also...But it cleaned up remarkable well. Ordered a kit 1st class post includes new piston as well as seals. Royal Mail????
Axle stand at front but still don't like the idea of turning it into a bicycle. Put wheel back and do rear. Hope I remember that there's no front caliper.
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Wavy lines....just remembered this hub has had a turbulent past. When the 'professionals' repaired the braking system they struggled with the bleed nipple. When I removed the wheel much later I found that CV gaiter was unclipped. The old clip was inside the gaiter along with muck from outside. Flushed the gaiter out re-greased and recrimped seal. Can't remember if I damaged the seal in the process or noticed it looked damaged. Of course no-one knew anything about the CV when interrogated. One of the reason I do as much of it myself.
Realised later I'd fitted the CV clip erroneously. i.e. tail should be pointing in opposite direction to forward rotation. Put it down to youthful impetuosity. I was only 71 at the time.
Realised later I'd fitted the CV clip erroneously. i.e. tail should be pointing in opposite direction to forward rotation. Put it down to youthful impetuosity. I was only 71 at the time.
Get yourself some red rubber grease or silicon grease for reassembly. Many recommend brake fluid but I always find silicon grease is easier to use.
This is what I use on the sliders and spots where the pads rest on the mounts
Pagid CeraTec Brake Lube 75ml (GREASE) | Euro Car Parts
Pagid CeraTec Brake Lube 75ml (GREASE) at the lowest UK prices from Euro Car Parts UK’s No.1 for Car Accessories, Car Styling & Car Care. Buy today Online, In store or by Phone + Branches Nationwide – Next Day UK Free Delivery.
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I guarantee many places would not even think about the finer details like that and with a well fitting crimp I doubt it really makes any difference.
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It's when I'm 'Soft-roading' through deep pile carpets and get the weft caught when there's an issue. Can get pretty nasty..... hence the description. *h*g pile carpets
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The kit comes with 2 satchets, But I have some special grease alluding to being the best for slider pins. I have silicone grease but that isn't recommened for brakesGet yourself some red rubber grease or silicon grease for reassembly. Many recommend brake fluid but I always find silicon grease is easier to use.
This is what I use on the sliders and spots where the pads rest on the mounts
Pagid CeraTec Brake Lube 75ml (GREASE) | Euro Car Parts
Pagid CeraTec Brake Lube 75ml (GREASE) at the lowest UK prices from Euro Car Parts UK’s No.1 for Car Accessories, Car Styling & Car Care. Buy today Online, In store or by Phone + Branches Nationwide – Next Day UK Free Delivery.
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The seal I was referring to was the brake cylinder one, not the CV.
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One plus is mpg has gone from ~33 mpg local (mixed) to 43mpg. Must have been binding for quiet a while? Explains why caravan seemed heavier recently.
Top mpg from on board ECU is 53mpg. For a 2ltr diesel towcar is quite impressive, unless they've (Ford) have done a volkswagen on it.
Top mpg from on board ECU is 53mpg. For a 2ltr diesel towcar is quite impressive, unless they've (Ford) have done a volkswagen on it.
One plus is mpg has gone from ~33 mpg local (mixed) to 43mpg. Must have been binding for quiet a while? Explains why caravan seemed heavier recently.
Top mpg from on board ECU is 53mpg. For a 2ltr diesel towcar is quite impressive, unless they've (Ford) have done a volkswagen on it.
There will be thousands of cars out there that are using more fuel and brake components than needed. It's so common to find sliders that are a bit sticky/semi seized, doesn't seem to affect braking operation and probably won't affect MOT test but will be having an effect.
Worst ones are the ones where the sliders are metal on metal, I remember checking over my wife's Discovery 2 over before we went on holiday years a go. It drove horrible pulling quite heavily, one slider was rusted in the mount. Took quite a bit of freeing up.
Most cars have way more braking power than they need these days so probably don't get a good workout to keep stuff moving.
