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I've changed plenty of brakes without issue, and generally meticulous about my work. I've just fitted new discs and ferodo premier pads, and now bedding them in. But now I'm braking a little harder I can feel a notchy abs type feedback through the pedal at the very end of the braking phases -...

So 12 months after replacing my previous aftermarket head unit, the replacement unit is doing the same thing - draining the battery. Works fine, but its drawing about 1.2amp when car is off. Am i just unlucky with these head units? Anyone got a spare bluetooth one they want to sell? :)

How the feck does the bulb come out? I removed the xenon pack. Big hands and cold weather don't help on the verge of taking the bumper off now.

So changing the aux belt on my Kangoo. Looks like the the large pulley has 5 ribs but the belt has 4. Should i align to the inner or outer of said pulley?

Bit of a long shot - but anyone identify this wire that's been worn through? thanks

I'm changing my aux belt, and have removed the tensioner easily enough, but how the fu*k do you remove it from the engine bay?? None of the guides i've read seem to mention this small detail. I tried raising the engine, but that doesn't help. So i thought id remove the alternator and whip it...

A nice change from the usual on board videos.

How many track days have people done before any engine issues occurred? I know we have a thread on mileage, but curious how multiple track days shorten life. (Assuming correct servicing was done)

I'm going to view a 172 Cup tomorrow and trying to factor in the cost of belt change. Along with the other things i know it needs, im struggling to make the numbers work, if its costing circa £600. How much would i save if removed the engine and took it on a pallet to a specialist for the cambelt?

I've found 182 straight through center sections for sale online, but im struggling to find a 172 part. Where can i get a reasonable priced s/s center piece? (straight through ideally) Has anyone had one custom made around Suffolk/Essex? If so where? Thanks

At the risk of firing the parts cannon - which of the above parts would likely cause surging on very light, constant throttle? ie, cruising in 5th at 60mph I've done the basics, leads, coil, plugs and also changed MAP sensor and cleaned throttle body. I wonder if the sensor in the pedal is at...

So after leaving my 172 for 3 months over winter, it has developed a parasitic battery drain. I've narrowed it down to fuse 21 and 29 (when removed, the drain stops) 21 = Multi timer, Diagnostic socket, Central locking, Instrument panel and decoder unit 29 = Consumer cut out, Interior light...

Apologies for what is probably a common subject here.. Just want some views before i chuck more money at the car. 2002 - 172 with 100,000k . Gearbox feels fine, no crunches and changes lovely. However there is a whine from cold. Does this sound like an input bearing more than an actually Gbox...

Should the insert /bush be a tight fit in the rubber doughnut? The ones on my car don't look old,but the insert is quite loose in the rubber. Thanks

After being banged from behind by and Audi, my boot doesn't catch on the lock. Its all aligned ok, but seems as if the catch on the boot lid is locked solid. Should i be able to push the catch in with a screwdriver? Can i fit another catch of another boot without anything else being changed...

How long could a 'whiny' gearbox go on for? I know it could vary, but has anyone lived with one for a few years of driving? thanks