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    4. : Brake pad whistle control

Lexus IS - Video tutorial

Model: Lexus IS MK 3 - Years 2013-2023
Part: Brake pads
Operation: Brake pad whistle control

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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In order to replace the auxiliary battery of the Land Rover Evoque, it is necessary to go inside the passenger compartment and remove the panel which is positioned immediately under the glovebox. Once the screws that secure this panel have been loosened, it will be possible to access the components located in its rear part, including the auxiliary battery. The latter must be disconnected from its cables and the fixing screws must be loosened. The battery can then be replaced with a new one and the panel can be fixed again with its screws.

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