D&B
Automotive

Independent Lexus and Toyota specialist

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE – DID YOU KNOW??

BRAKE FLUID OLDER THAN 2YRS CAN CAUSE…….

  • SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL
  • LEAKY WHEEL CYLINDERS
  • BRAKE FADE
  • COSTLY REPAIR BILLS

B/FLUID CHANGE £35.00 + VAT GET IT DONE…YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE

Below are the common symptoms that you may experience when the clutch in your vehicle is failing. If you experience any of the below, bring your vehicle to your local Mr Clutch and one of our expert technicians will be able to perform a free clutch check to diagnose the cause of the problem.

 

Judder

Symptoms: Severe low frequency vibration
Cause: Loose or worn engine mountings, misalignment of engine to gearbox, uneven operation of clutch arm, oil contaminated facings, defective pressure plate, defective driven plate, scored or glazed flywheel, worn spigot bearing

 

Slip

Symptoms: Engine accelerates without giving a corresponding increase in vehicle speed, burning smell, vehicle will not drive up steep hills.
Cause: Incorrect clutch adjustments, partial seizure of linkage or fouling of pedal preventing the full return of the linkage, worn clutch facings, oil contaminated facings, defective pressure plate and/or broken springs, partially seized mechanism.

 

Drag

Symptoms: Difficulty in engaging first gear from neutral without making noise, jolt when changing gear with the vehicle in motion, vehicle moves when pedal is fully depressed.
Cause: Incorrect clutch adjustments or lack of fluid in the hydraulic operating system, worn hydraulic system, oil contaminated facings, defective driven plate, buckled plate or seizure on spines, seized spigot bearing or worn spigot.

 

Fierceness

Symptoms: A sudden move off of the vehicle through the pedal is being gradually released.
Cause: Partial seizure of linkage or fouling of pedal preventing the full return of the linkage, uneven operation of the clutch arm, worn hydraulic system, oil contaminated driven plate, misalignment of engine to gearbox, worn spigot bearing.

Contact

Diagnostic And Basic Automotive Limited t/a D&B Automotive

134 London Road , Mitcham, CR4 3LB

Phone: 0208 648 6883

Company Number: 6937970

Registered in: England & Wales

E-mail: info@dandbautomotive.co.uk