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Dacia Duster: how to change and choose the rear brake shoes correctly

Dacia Duster of the second generation appeared on the market only this year. Despite some changes in design and interior design, the platform of the car remained the same, as well as the configuration. All scheduled and current maintenance is carried out in the normal mode. Servicing of the braking system is performed either according to the technical regulations, or according to the fact of wear and tear or malfunctions. Most often it is necessary to change the pads at the front, and the replacement of the rear shoes is carried out half as often. How to change them on the front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive Renault Duster, what are the articles and the price of consumables, what is the difference in shoes for Duster 4x2 and 4x4, we will understand right now.

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Replacing the rear brake shoes Skoda Fabia, which is better

Replacing the rear brake shoes on Skoda Fabia is performed at least 100 thousand kilometers, but their life is highly dependent on many factors. Nevertheless, the replacement process is not too different from the same operation on other front-wheel-drive cars with drum brakes, and especially VAG cars. Today we will understand how to remove and replace the rear brake shoes on Fabia with drum brakes, what pads are better to buy and how to adjust the parking brake.

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Renault Scenic 3 and Megane 3: changing rear brake pads and discs

On Renault Megane 3 and Scenic 3, the rear brake pads are replaced using the same technology. No difficulties can arise in the process of replacement, the only thing that can knock out - the electric actuator of the handbrake. The choice of pads For Megan and Scenic we looked at not so long ago. Today, we'll replace the electric handbrake rear pads and replace the rear brake discs on the Renault Megan 3 and Scenic 3.

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Brake pads for Renault Megane 2: which are better, prices and part numbers

The replacement of brake pads on the Renault Megane Gen 2 is not regulated by the manufacturer. Replace the pads as they wear, and it can come as at 20-30 thousand miles, and at a mileage of 50 000 km. The selection of pads on Megane 2 is complicated by the fact that during the release of a second-generation car has changed a few bodies, collected at different plants, in addition, the size and part numbers depend on the type of engine. How to choose and replace the brake pads on the second Megan, we will understand right now.

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VW Passat B3: replacement and correct choice of brake pads

Volkswagen Passat cars have been making owners happy for more than 30 years with their reliability and durability. But, like any car, it has to change consumable spare parts, such as VW brake pads, front or rear. This is a simple procedure that does not require special knowledge. But there is one peculiarity, taking into account which you need to choose the pads by article number.

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Brake pads squeak. Causes and what to do about it

The squeak of brakes in no way can be called pleasant. Firstly, it is unpleasant at a purely physiological level, and secondly, it is already a signal of defects in the brake system. Especially it concerns the newest cars, produced already in new century, when constructors try in every possible way to make every unit and aggregate work without noise. Let's analyze together why the pads squeak, how to struggle with the squeaky brakes and what not to do while replacing and repairing.

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Brake pads. Part 2: Fakes, Prices, and Brands

Before we buy a set of brake pads, we first think about the price. That's right, our budget is limited and we will not pay for beautiful packaging and a name brand. The main thing is quality. But not many people know how to determine the quality of pads visually. Despite all tricks of marketers, now let's figure out how to choose brake pads, based on indicators of quality and trust in the brand.

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Brake pads. Part 1: Composition, characteristics and marking

No one would think to argue that brake pads for any car are important. It's not just about safety. You can also optimize, reduce the cost of car maintenance, with the help of a competent selection of spare parts and consumables. Only for this purpose it is necessary to know as much as possible about the spare parts, so the seller will not be able to shove junk. What are the brake pads, how they are divided by type and design, characteristics and features of each type we discuss right now.

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How to properly maintain a brake caliper. What and how and when to lubricate

It's time to stop believing in the fairy tales of auto chemical goods and greases sellers that it is enough to buy one tube of universal grease to service brake calipers. Especially today, when in any self-respecting store you can buy separate grease for brake pads, grease for caliper guides and grease for pistons of the working cylinder. Our job is to understand how to grease the brake caliper and each of its mechanisms separately.

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