Probably the most critical system on a car, we take great care in this area

Nissan 350Z – sheared bleed nipples and fit sports catalysts

Nissan 350Z
The Nissan 350Z was designed by Diane Allen, the earliest cars were made in Nissan’s Oppama factory in 2002 and then production ran from 2003–2009 at their Kaminokawa plant. The Nissan 350Z saw the debut of their “FM platform”. The name is derived from the “front midships” location of the engine, with its center of
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Brake Fluid Moisture Content

Manufacturers recommend that brake fluid is changed every 2 years. Brake Fluid is Hygroscopic – meaning it absorbs water. Moisture gets into the braking system via the seals near the caliper pistons. Furthermore copper corrosion of the braking system occurs over time. New brake fluid has anti-corrosion additives ensuring that if changed regularly, the braking
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TRW Brake Discs and Pad replacement on a 335D E90

We recently fitted some Koni dampers to this rather fast 335D BMW e90 3 Series. The brake discs were below the thickness limit so the customer gave us the go ahead to replace with TRW Disc and Pads. If you haven’t heard of TRW, they are one of the worlds largest manufacturers of OE Brake,
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When you hear a grinding noise, your brake pads may be worn out..

We had a Honda FR-V in the workshop this week as the customer reported a grinding noise. When I came to inspect the vehicle it was easy to see the problem. One of the rear wheels was covered in rusty iron particles and the brake pad had no friction material left. It was simply metal
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