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Brake pad whistle control

Model: Lexus IS MK 3 - Years 2013-2023
Part: Brake pads

If during the braking phase, especially at low speed, you hear a whistle coming from the brake calipers, then it is advisable to inspect the braking system to evaluate whether to replace discs and pads or if it is possible to adopt a possible remedy; what is perceived as a whistle is actually a vibration of the tablets caused by an imperfect adherence between the surface of the disc and that of the tablet itself; then check the state of the surface of both the pad and the disc: if you notice cracks it is advisable to proceed with the replacement, otherwise an effective solution is to apply copper grease on the back of the pads, on the sliding plates and on the pins floats of the caliper.


Posted on 25 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How to deactivate the safe lock on a Volkswagen Golf.

The safe lock is indeed an anti-theft system that prevents thieves from accessing the car. This device locks the doors, both externally and internally, when the driver activates the central locking remote control after leaving the vehicle. To permanently disable it, it is necessary to use a diagnostic program such as VCDS that we will connect to the vehicle through the ODBII port. Then wait for the connection and recognition of the control unit and then select the blocks present and locate the safe lock to disable it. And the job will be completed.

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