Professional Motor Mechanic

Brake Pad & Braking Issues

|Date: August 18, 2017

Brake Pad & Braking Issues

Lumag tell-tale signs of brake pad problems. ...

Lumag tell-tale signs of brake pad problems. ...

August 18, 2017
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The Best Grease for the Job

|Date: August 16, 2017

The Best Grease for the Job

Mintex discusses the issues associated with certain lubricants, and how mechanics can ensure that they’re ...

Mintex discusses the issues associated with certain lubricants, and how mechanics can ensure that they’re using the best grease for the job. ...

August 16, 2017
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How to Fit a Clutch on a Suzuki Alto

|Date: July 25, 2017

How to Fit a Clutch on a Suzuki Alto

This month’s article documents a clutch replacement in a 2010 Suzuki Alto, fitted with a 1.0L, three-cyli ...

This month’s article documents a clutch replacement in a 2010 Suzuki Alto, fitted with a 1.0L, three-cylinder K10B engine, which has covered more than 70,000 miles. The customer reported clutch slip, ...

July 25, 2017
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Engine Oil Leak and Clutch Slip on Peugeot 2008

|Date: June 30, 2017

Engine Oil Leak and Clutch Slip on Peugeot 2008

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. PEUGEOT 2008 – ENGINE OIL LEAK AND CL ...

June 30, 2017
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How to fit a Clutch in a Volkswagen Caddy

|Date: June 27, 2017

How to fit a Clutch in a Volkswagen Caddy

A full clutch replacement guide for a 1.6 TDI 2011 Volkswagen Caddy from the experts at Schaeffler Automo ...

A full clutch replacement guide for a 1.6 TDI 2011 Volkswagen Caddy from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. In this month’s article, we are replacing the clutch on a 2011 Volkswagen Ca ...

June 27, 2017
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Brake Pads Installation Tips

|Date: June 13, 2017

Brake Pads Installation Tips

Avoiding unnecessary noise and reduced braking performance. TRW brake pads are manufactured to correspond ...

Avoiding unnecessary noise and reduced braking performance. TRW brake pads are manufactured to correspond to the original parts and are supplied to customers with the suitable installation accessories ...

June 13, 2017
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How to Fit a Clutch on a Ford Transit

|Date: May 30, 2017

How to Fit a Clutch on a Ford Transit

A full clutch replacement guide for a 2.4 TDCI 2006 Ford Transit from the experts at Schaeffler Automoti ...

A full clutch replacement guide for a 2.4 TDCI 2006 Ford Transit from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. Ford released its first-generation Transit to the UK market in 1965 and ...

May 30, 2017
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Replacing a Brake Flexible Hose

|Date: May 19, 2017

Replacing a Brake Flexible Hose

PMM has joined forces with Laser Tools, to provide a step-by-step guide detailing how, by selecting the r ...

PMM has joined forces with Laser Tools, to provide a step-by-step guide detailing how, by selecting the right tool, a job can go from being complicated to quick and easy. When replacing a brake flexib ...

May 19, 2017
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How to Fit a Clutch on a Vauxhall Corsa

|Date: May 05, 2017

How to Fit a Clutch on a Vauxhall Corsa

A full clutch replacement guide for a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Petrol (Z12XEP) from the experts at Schaeffler A ...

A full clutch replacement guide for a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Petrol (Z12XEP) from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. The Vauxhall/Opal Corsa (also known as the Corsa B), launched in the U ...

May 05, 2017
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Common Faults with the ATE MK60 ABS Unit

|Date: May 04, 2017

Common Faults with the ATE MK60 ABS Unit

ACtronics looks at one of the most common ABS units that it remanufactures, the ATE MK60 ABS unit, and th ...

ACtronics looks at one of the most common ABS units that it remanufactures, the ATE MK60 ABS unit, and the faults associated with it. How often have you had your technicians look at a vehicle that ha ...

May 04, 2017
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Best Practice Brake Replacement

|Date: May 02, 2017

Best Practice Brake Replacement

How to avoid customer complaints about noise and brake judder with Mintex. Getting jobs completed in a ti ...

How to avoid customer complaints about noise and brake judder with Mintex. Getting jobs completed in a timely manner is the lifeblood of most garages across the UK. However, there is still an increasi ...

May 02, 2017
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Common Causes of Clutch Failure and Replacement Tips

|Date: April 19, 2017

Common Causes of Clutch Failure and Replacement Tips

Wayne McClusky, Technical Training manager, ZF Services UK, outlines the common causes and issues associa ...

Wayne McClusky, Technical Training manager, ZF Services UK, outlines the common causes and issues associated with clutch or DMF failure. It’s well acknowledged that a newly- replaced component (compa ...

April 19, 2017
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How to Replace the Brake Hose

|Date: April 12, 2017

How to Replace the Brake Hose

TRW Aftermarket offer step-by-step instructions for this common workshop task. Whether or not a brake hos ...

TRW Aftermarket offer step-by-step instructions for this common workshop task. Whether or not a brake hose is worn or damaged, TRW recommends that hoses should be changed every 50,000 km or after five ...

April 12, 2017
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The Most Likely Causes of Brake Pad Wear

|Date: March 29, 2017

The Most Likely Causes of Brake Pad Wear

It's common knowledge that brake pads should be periodically maintained and replaced, however MANNOL UK’s ...

It's common knowledge that brake pads should be periodically maintained and replaced, however MANNOL UK’s team of experts have identified the most likely causes of brake pad wear so technicians and wo ...

March 29, 2017
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How to fit a clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

|Date: March 22, 2017

How to fit a clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

Full clutch replacement guide for a TD4 2.0 4x4 model Land Rover Freelander from the experts at Schaeffle ...

Full clutch replacement guide for a TD4 2.0 4x4 model Land Rover Freelander from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. Land Rover launched the Freelander in 1997 with four engine variants ...

March 22, 2017
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