Master brake cylinder faulty? Just a little bit? Reading the built-up pressure over 5 minutes gives you yay or nay.
Ah, smart guy: Dismantled the wheel without first loosening the bombproof shaft nut. A wrench helps.
If the motorcycle clutch slips, the friction lining is usually down. A few washers generate more pressure and get a few more kilometers out of the package.
Brand new adhesive cartridge spoiled again? These things last for months and years if you crunch a spax screw into the grommet.
Adjusting valves is not that difficult: apart from a few wrenches, all you really need is a feeler gauge, a little brain power and a lot of patience.
Rusty slotted screw is up to ruin the weekend? Prevents further work? The blade of the screwdriver should then be razor sharp. We show you how.
Sometimes you need force: For example, when slotted screws in light metal have seized up.
No compressor to press the piston out of the brake calliper?
A grease gun and DIY adapter are an alternative.
In order to bleed the brake system of your beloved car, all you need in addition to the right brake fluid is an open ear and a healthy foot.
When tires slowly lose their air, troubleshooting takes patience.
And spit – if you can’t rule out the possibility that the valve is faulty.
