Tyres & Brakes
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4:06Warped discs or brake drums can cause vibration or pulsing under braking. This video course shows you how to safely measure and diagnose warping or distortion of braking components and offers top tips on what to do if you find a problem. Our methods cover diagnosing and measurement of run out and tolerances on both
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6:35Join Ed Hughes as he heads out on the road to describe how various sources of vibration feel when driving your classic car. Braking vibrations, tyre and wheel related issues, worn or badly adjusted wheel bearings and even failing engine mounts can all be felt on a road test. Find out how to diagnose your
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8:16Many vibration issues can be traced to deformed or damaged tyres. In this video course, you will discover how to inspect your tyres for signs of wear, bulging and other faults in order to diagnose vibration. Also we show you how to carry out static wheel balancing at home to fix wheel wobble and vibration
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4:46Ed takes us through the process required to adjust drum brakes and the handbrake. He also demonstrates the checks required to ensure a safe set up.
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15:18Under the arch Ed takes us the through the world of discs and pads. He shows us how diagnose problems and also how to remove and replace brake discs and pads. Class includes a close look at the brake caliper: what to check and when to replace.
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19:02Ed explains the function of the drum brake set up and demonstrates how to replace shoes and drums. In doing so he also examines the wheel cylinder with an explanation of common faults and how to sort them.
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6:27Ed explains the dark art of bleeding brakes. Why, when and how you should do it when you have another person to help you. He also explains the principle behind the bleed nipples, master and slave cylinders.
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2:01Vacuum and pressure bleeders explained. Ed takes you through the methodology and gives you top tips for a successful bleed.
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4:01Ed is out on the road to show you the simple checks and tests you can do to make sure your brakes are in good working order. He checks front and rear brakes as well as the handbrake, master cylinder and brake servo.
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