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Planning to change rear discs and pads tomorrow. Can anyone confirm the socket size I need to get the discs off and the torque they should be tightened to when refitting? Just don't want to get it up on stands and in bits to find I don't have the right tools! Cheers!

Was having a play around with the gearbox heatshield yesterday when changing the oil and filter on my 197. It seems very loose and i was wondering if it is causing a noise i have when off throttle coasting down from 4k to about 2k, disappears when i dip the clutch and is more noticable in lower...

Going to service my 197 soon, its done 25k now just wondering if anyone can give me a definative list of what needs changing at 24k? Cheers, Harry

Hi all! Have just noticed a sound metallic rattling sound when the car is above 6krpm, it seems to be in all gears at various amounts of load. I have just checked for any fault codes and its clear, sounds completely normal at any revs under 6k and feels to be pulling strongly even with the...

Hi Guys! Ive been quoted £250 for parts for the renault discs, pads and pins. Seems quite steep. Ive also been quoted about £100 for some Apec discs and Ferrodo pads (No Pins). Are these likely to be any good? Are there brembo equivalent parts? If so where can I get hold of them...

Hi Guys! Recently noticed that there is a high pitched squeal when i turn on the AC it goes away after i turn it off. Any ideas if its serious,ive not had air con before so not really clued up on it? Cheers!

Hi all! Just noticed I have a slight creaking sound straight after I have closed my drivers side window if im driving, its like its shutting it too tight. When I am stopped I have tried raising both windows when they are already shut and the passenger one just makes a click like a relay, the...

Hi Everyone, Just reached the end of my first week with my new 197 its an ultra red one with low mileage, very pleased with it so far. Shame about the MPG but im sure my foot will get a bit lighter over time! Cheers Harry!