Hey,
I recently had my car MOT'd (my first MOT). Everything passed, with a little work needed to realign the headlights and fix the exhaust hanger.
It had a couple of advisories, Front Offside Brake binding, and oil leak.
- I knew about the oil leak since I bought the car. Although, I didn't realise it was quite as much as it is. hehe. It had its oil changed last july, so it was full to the maximum. Now its just dipped below minimum. Its being changed tonight.
Just wondering where the most likely place its leaking oil is from..
I think I remember someone saying about the gasket seal or something. If this is the center part (excuse my lack of knowledge), then it seems to have oil marks, as if it was leaking from the block.
Is it easy to change the seal ?
- With the brake binding part. The first time I have ever head anything to do with my brakes, was when I was turning into the garage. It made this loud scraping sort of noise. It didn't sound healthy at all.
I've been hearing it more and more often now. It used it be only when I was braking and turning. But now it seem to be most times I brake.
I've tried a couple of suggestions from people, to see if it is binding.
ie. Trying to pull away using just the clutch, no gas. (did it fine). // Braking on a slight hill, and seeing if it stays there when you let go of the brake (it starts rolling).
So I don't think its sticking, but i would love to get it sorted.
Any suggestions ? Advice ?
Much Appreciated.
I recently had my car MOT'd (my first MOT). Everything passed, with a little work needed to realign the headlights and fix the exhaust hanger.
It had a couple of advisories, Front Offside Brake binding, and oil leak.
- I knew about the oil leak since I bought the car. Although, I didn't realise it was quite as much as it is. hehe. It had its oil changed last july, so it was full to the maximum. Now its just dipped below minimum. Its being changed tonight.
Just wondering where the most likely place its leaking oil is from..
I think I remember someone saying about the gasket seal or something. If this is the center part (excuse my lack of knowledge), then it seems to have oil marks, as if it was leaking from the block.
Is it easy to change the seal ?
- With the brake binding part. The first time I have ever head anything to do with my brakes, was when I was turning into the garage. It made this loud scraping sort of noise. It didn't sound healthy at all.
I've been hearing it more and more often now. It used it be only when I was braking and turning. But now it seem to be most times I brake.
I've tried a couple of suggestions from people, to see if it is binding.
ie. Trying to pull away using just the clutch, no gas. (did it fine). // Braking on a slight hill, and seeing if it stays there when you let go of the brake (it starts rolling).
So I don't think its sticking, but i would love to get it sorted.
Any suggestions ? Advice ?
Much Appreciated.