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It’s quite possible to turn an engine over while in gear so I’d never bank on the motor alone holding a car still. It hardly takes an earth shattering effort to put a parking brake on now, does it?
any vacuum issues would also show up in drive, too I’d have thought. I have had brakes that only squeaked in reverse, so give that a look!
any vacuum issues would also show up in drive, too I’d have thought. I have had brakes that only squeaked in reverse, so give that a look!
[quote=”Urinal Puck” post=35929]Im pretty sure the brakes are fine, as well as the calipers. Otherwise, it would happen in drive as well.[/quote]
Hi mate,
that depends on many factors. Be certain, not pretty sure, as I cant think of much else that’s this cheap and that could really cause this problem.
My approach to stuff is think logically, slowly and try the cheap stuff first. Get yourself the kettle on, make a cuppa (you can tell I’m English right? that should be the first instruction in any workshop manual I think!) get your jack and jack stands (axle stands whatever!)out and the copper grease. Give everything a clean up and re-grease the BACK (not the friction face) of the pads but don’t go OTT and slather it everywhere.
Apologies if any of that is patronizing, but I wanted to make sure Im coming across ok.
[quote=”Urinal Puck” post=35929]Im pretty sure the brakes are fine, as well as the calipers. Otherwise, it would happen in drive as well.[/quote]
Hi mate,
that depends on many factors. Be certain, not pretty sure, as I cant think of much else that’s this cheap and that could really cause this problem.
My approach to stuff is think logically, slowly and try the cheap stuff first. Get yourself the kettle on, make a cuppa (you can tell I’m English right? that should be the first instruction in any workshop manual I think!) get your jack and jack stands (axle stands whatever!)out and the copper grease. Give everything a clean up and re-grease the BACK (not the friction face) of the pads but don’t go OTT and slather it everywhere.
Apologies if any of that is patronizing, but I wanted to make sure Im coming across ok.
[quote=”johnbkobb” post=33218]I’ve got almost 300,000 miles on the one for my 1886 Dodge Neon and it’s still going.[/quote]
1886? Wow! That’s an early one.. Haha!
I have had egr problems two or three times. It is now blocked off on my van (122ci twin cam turbo diesel- 192,000 miles/308,000kms) and it still runs fine and passes emissions without it. For the original poster – if you’re cleaning stuff like that yourself, make sure you use the appropriate product and not just a rusty can of carburettor cleaner. Crc make some good products I understand that may fill your needs.
[quote=”johnbkobb” post=33218]I’ve got almost 300,000 miles on the one for my 1886 Dodge Neon and it’s still going.[/quote]
1886? Wow! That’s an early one.. Haha!
I have had egr problems two or three times. It is now blocked off on my van (122ci twin cam turbo diesel- 192,000 miles/308,000kms) and it still runs fine and passes emissions without it. For the original poster – if you’re cleaning stuff like that yourself, make sure you use the appropriate product and not just a rusty can of carburettor cleaner. Crc make some good products I understand that may fill your needs.
[quote=”Wrench Turner” post=35812]Q: with all this money spent throwing parts at the problem, do you think you could have spent $100 for a professional mechanic to perform a diagnostic :whistle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDnivh5Odfk%5B/quote%5D
Reading the post through, it’s been to the dealership, other mechanics have looked at it and he seems to have followed the advice given at all times?
OP- is there an inertia switch on the fuel system that is designed to cut out the fuel in the event of a crash that could be playing up?
[quote=”Wrench Turner” post=35812]Q: with all this money spent throwing parts at the problem, do you think you could have spent $100 for a professional mechanic to perform a diagnostic :whistle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDnivh5Odfk%5B/quote%5D
Reading the post through, it’s been to the dealership, other mechanics have looked at it and he seems to have followed the advice given at all times?
OP- is there an inertia switch on the fuel system that is designed to cut out the fuel in the event of a crash that could be playing up?
I’d say its a total coincidence. Check all your callipers aren’t seized and that the pads/discs have life left in them.
I’d say its a total coincidence. Check all your callipers aren’t seized and that the pads/discs have life left in them.
Have you trapped a wire under the cylinder head when reinstalling causing a loss of compression (what is it with new rings?) and the leak? Gasket wasn’t damaged during installation? Correct for the engine (don’t just accept what the parts store tells you, check yourself). Always, always think logically and slowly when doing these things. As rushing it is a sure fire way to mess up
Have you trapped a wire under the cylinder head when reinstalling causing a loss of compression (what is it with new rings?) and the leak? Gasket wasn’t damaged during installation? Correct for the engine (don’t just accept what the parts store tells you, check yourself). Always, always think logically and slowly when doing these things. As rushing it is a sure fire way to mess up
I’ve had brake failure on more than one occasion. First time was the master cylinder going bang and blowing a seal – total loss of braking
Second time – 3 month old pad split and fell apart – total loss at 70mph and then the effort returned but unbalanced and nearly put me in barrier as car pulled.
3rd time- line fractured, brake pressure reduced and fluid loss under car. Will not say what the effect would have been had an emergency stop been needed!
Regards, Phil
I’ve had brake failure on more than one occasion. First time was the master cylinder going bang and blowing a seal – total loss of braking
Second time – 3 month old pad split and fell apart – total loss at 70mph and then the effort returned but unbalanced and nearly put me in barrier as car pulled.
3rd time- line fractured, brake pressure reduced and fluid loss under car. Will not say what the effect would have been had an emergency stop been needed!
Regards, Phil