Today we are going to be looking at signs of a faulty clutch cable. But what is a clutch cable? Why is it important? A clutch cable is the steel braided cable found on manual transmission vehicles that connects the transmission clutch linkage to the clutch pedal mechanism. When the pedal is depressed, the clutch [...]
Cars, just like humans, don’t break down without giving some sort of indications. It’s up to the experts to fix and repair the problem but what can we the average Joe Soap do or look out for when it comes to faulty brakes or brake pads? If you keep a look out for these signs, [...]
If you have ever driven a car with a gear stick then you should know what a clutch is. It’s one of the three pedals found in your car and without it, you would be stuck. By pushing in the clutch it allows you to change gears and move from a stationary position to a [...]
Have you ever heard of the phrase: skimming your discs? It is a phrase that not too many people are familiar while others know about it because they have mechanics in their families who could help them with the information. But in case you don’t know, let us help you with it. Sometimes it is [...]
Brake pads are just one part of a complex and highly important function that your car performs on every drive. Without them, you would be bumping and crashing into everything in your way. It’s good to know the basics of when you should change them and if you can do it on your own for [...]
Whether you drive a Mazda, Ford, Honda, Golf or any other car, brakes pads are by far one of the most important things to keep a lookout for on your car. Brakes are vital for slowing down – whether it’s abruptly to avoid a collision, or gently to stop at a traffic light. They are [...]
Your braking system is the single most important safety feature on your car. The discs are circular metal plates where the brake pad is enforced up against it to help slow or your car. The smoother the surface, the more efficiently friction can be obtained to slow your car down. The most common sounds occur [...]
Best Clutch Brands in South Africa When your car or truck is stopped, the brakes aren't the only things keeping your car wheels from rotating. Individuals with a manual transmission know this, because they can often take their foot off the brake and don't start idling forward. The essential device that engages and disengages the [...]
The lab and the 4 × 4 challenge will be run in partnership with Sci-Bono, the Gauteng Department of Education and Sangari South Africa. Sangari MD Bez Sangari explains that the Sangari Life Sciences Lab provides an opportunity for learners from schools across Johannesburg to carry out experiments in a hands-on fashion, providing a more [...]
South Africa’s component makers and retail motor industry have reached a new three-year wage agreement with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and the Motor Industry Staff Association.
