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I should have been more specific, sorry... what happened with him was the spring lost its tension when stretched so it took a greater distance for the spring to resist tension... Might the same for you

If it stops okay it's fine, the only time to worry is if the car isn't stopping properly, or the brakes feel spongy and unresponsive

New brakes have a rust inhibiter on them and it takes a while to grind off through use. A good mechanic would usually spray it with brake clean to resolve this issue. I wouldn't be too concerned though. It could also be the guide pin in the caliper. If the grease has perished the brake pads will...

Hi mate, take out the thermostat and ensure that it opens and closes. You can do this with a hair dryer or paint stripper on the hot setting. Can you give more information on specifics? Is it when driving? Stationary?

Rob, can we confirm you only changed the shoes? Not drums?

Not sure about the handbrake... since you've just fitted a new one, perhaps it's incorrectly adjusted? But then if you're able to change the cable itself you're capable of adjusting it correctly... New brakes take a while to bite. When did you last change the brake fluid? That will boost brake...

Most other cars with similar oil types say to changed the gearbox oil every five years... it's usually age vs mileage. If you do change it make sure you can open the refill plug before you crack the drain loose. Lots of people say they are to break loose... I've never had a problem but I use a...

I could be wrong but I had assumed all the automatics had Continuously Variable Transmissions...

I was getting 200-250 then I changed the fuel and air filter

I seem to be doing 360 miles from completely full to just below the last bar above the red... I'm using my micra as a London commuter from Swindon at the moment. I generally do 65 on the motorway and 150 mph when overtaking...

That is so tidy mate

I used water pump pliers to secure the clip on the new coolant overflow reservoir. This is how tight it needs to be to stop leaks. Below you can see the new coolant tank installed and filled up. I always draw with a sharpie on the max and min mark so that I can see it clearly. This is...

Because of where the coolant overflow is removed some other items to make access easier + keep the skin on my knuckles. First thing to go was the battery. The bolts on the battery terminal are 10mm and a shallow socket will be deep enough to overcome the threaded rod. The hold down strap for...

Sounds like clutch drag. So not necessarily the friction material or pressure plate but the bearing. Usually this is where the grease in the bearing has perished. A clutch is far more likely to be at fault that a gearbox since the release bearing is what pushes disengages the gearbox from the...

Does it have abs?

Whenever I get a car, I like to drive it for a few weeks and try to determine what I think it needs. Then I break it down into elements and prioritise the repairs based almost entirely on availability of parts and spare time dedicated to each repair. Even if the brakes are 90% worn, I might...

Hi guys If there is an interest from anyone who wants to DIY their own service I have a new micra in that needs a LOT of work, mostly service items so I may do some step by steps with photos if it would help anyone out. Let me know :)

That's odd, ask the site moderators for a hand... I haven't tried to upload photos on yet myself...

If the shoes and drums are worn and contaminated replace them. Otherwise use brake/clutch cleaning aerosol spray and hose it down. Unless a spring is stretched they can be reused generally. It's worth getting the nm on the driveshaft nut correct. If you overtighten it or undertighten it it can...

By assembly do you mean the springs? Retaining clips? Drum?