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brake pads
« on: 10 August 2010, 23:00:24 »
the brakes on my car have started to sort of screech a little, and when im going fast ( around 100 - 110 miles ) and I press the brake, they feel quite hard, and the effect isnt quite strong either, plus they also vibrate a little ( the brakes, not the tyres )

Im guessing its the brake pads, but i dont know which ones, i mean front or rear ??

Secondly how do i check the brake fluid, because I think its also low ??
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Re: brake pads
« Reply #1 on: 10 August 2010, 23:04:02 »
heavy braking will cook the brake pad material (turning it ginger) and start to squeal. the vibration is corroded/ warped brake discs.

i think an upgrade is necessary if those kind of speeds are a regular!

replace the brake fluid as well is probably steam..
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Re: brake pads
« Reply #2 on: 10 August 2010, 23:05:29 »
Search 'eBay.co.uk'.  Look for a 'Haynes Manual' for the Vauxhall Omega.  Make sure the seller will post worldwide.

For about £35, you'll have the equivalent of a Holy Book of your car when it comes to general maintenance.  :y
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Re: brake pads
« Reply #3 on: 10 August 2010, 23:07:50 »
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Search 'eBay.co.uk'.  Look for a 'Haynes Manual' for the Vauxhall Omega.  Make sure the seller will post nationwide.

For about £35, you'll have the equivalent of a Holy Book of your car when it comes to general maintenance.  :y

a bit further a field. :y
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Re: brake pads
« Reply #4 on: 10 August 2010, 23:08:53 »
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Search 'eBay.co.uk'.  Look for a 'Haynes Manual' for the Vauxhall Omega.  Make sure the seller will post nationwide.

For about £35, you'll have the equivalent of a Holy Book of your car when it comes to general maintenance.  :y

a bit further a field. :y

HAHA.  I meant Worldwide.  I am so stupid sometimes!

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« Last Edit: 10 August 2010, 23:09:59 by Broomies_Mate »
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Re: brake pads
« Reply #5 on: 10 August 2010, 23:15:09 »
so the vibration is brake discs, hmmm,
Cant I do anything about that ??

apart from replacing them, cause replacement would be a bit expensive, but im sure going to replace the pads.

And can someone tell me where the check the brake since i hardly ever open the bonnet, so i dont know where it is, plus its not labeled or anything, and also tell me how much it should be ??
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« Reply #6 on: 10 August 2010, 23:15:18 »
what is the score with the roads over there?
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Re: brake pads
« Reply #7 on: 10 August 2010, 23:18:54 »
im assuming you are asking the speed limit, well on highways its 85,

But i drive fast :P
Its cause im a teenager and this is the age to do it !! ;)
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« Reply #8 on: 10 August 2010, 23:21:24 »
seen top gear do a few road tests..
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« Reply #9 on: 10 August 2010, 23:23:50 »
hahahaha top gear can do anything !!

Those guys are awesome !!
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« Reply #10 on: 10 August 2010, 23:24:17 »
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im assuming you are asking the speed limit, well on highways its 85,

But i drive fast :P
Its cause im a teenager and this is the age to do it !! ;)

Generally speaking, it's also the age where you are inexperienced, and cause death and devastation.

I am certainly not preaching, as I did the same, and to an extent (much lesser extent) still stretch the old-girls legs, when clear and 'safe' (safer) to do so....

Just be careful!
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Re: brake pads
« Reply #11 on: 10 August 2010, 23:27:28 »
yeah I know, my parents tell me the same all the time,

But i dunno, everything seems to provoke me once im on the road :P
Its just soo tempting and thrilling !!
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