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- Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:30 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: How do I change the rear brake pads?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4751
Re: How do I change the rear brake pads?
Let me set the record straight: there was no horse. Catherine the Great suffered a stroke on the lavatory and died. We really should stick to things to do with our beloved 406s!
- Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:24 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: How do I change the rear brake pads?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4751
Re: How do I change the rear brake pads?
I am grateful for your advice on this matter, I am going through lean times currently, otherwise I would have the work done by a competent mechanic. Just been made redundant, have time to fiddle with the damn contraption. I guess I have to get a pair of new discs too. Great help you people have been...
- Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:48 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: How do I change the rear brake pads?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4751
How do I change the rear brake pads?
The rear brakes are not working properly. I tries replacing the pads but can not move the retaining pins. Any suggestions? Also, the disc looks a bit rusty, should I replace them as well? The pads are worn to about half its thickness and the disc is worn by about 3-4 mm. And the hand brake has to to...
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:29 pm
- Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
- Topic: Most puzzling case! 1998- 406 Diesel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2437
Most puzzling case! 1998- 406 Diesel
I have a workhorse of a vehicle – a 1.9 406 estate. Four the past couple of years, when I start the engine, it starts fine but the rev counter stays in zero and engine runs rough and lacks power. I then turn off the engine or just almost turn it off, this action brings the rev counter to life and th...