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Tinkerbell

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Should I be worried
« on: October 07, 2007, 07:38:08 AM »
The batmobile was making funny noises when braking (which we do a lot of here, rather than drop off the cliff face!) so I asked Mr T to take a look. Come coffee time the jubliant Mr T came in, stating the brakes are all fine... no stones, brake pads & drums are OK ...chucked the keys to me with (quote)
'I've cleaned and oiled the brakes so you better take it for a test run...see if you can hear the noise now' evil:

Help!!!! confused2:

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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2007, 07:40:27 AM »
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 07:38:08 AM
The batmobile was making funny noises when braking (which we do a lot of here, rather than drop off the cliff face!) so I asked Mr T to take a look. Come coffee time the jubliant Mr T came in, stating the brakes are all fine... no stones, brake pads & drums are OK ...chucked the keys to me with (quote)
'I've cleaned and oiled the brakes so you better take it for a test run...see if you can hear the noise now' evil:

Help!!!! confused2:


Be afraid… be very afraid!  scared2:

He hasn’t taken a trip to the local insurance broker recently has he?  noooo:
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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2007, 08:51:57 AM »
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 07:38:08 AM
The batmobile was making funny noises when braking (which we do a lot of here, rather than drop off the cliff face!) so I asked Mr T to take a look. Come coffee time the jubliant Mr T came in, stating the brakes are all fine... no stones, brake pads & drums are OK ...chucked the keys to me with (quote)
'I've cleaned and oiled the brakes so you better take it for a test run...see if you can hear the noise now' evil:

Help!!!! confused2:



I am sure he is entirely trustworthy.




























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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2007, 09:50:41 AM »
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 07:38:08 AM
...chucked the keys to me with (quote)
'I've cleaned and OILED the brakes



WHAT?! eeek: eeek: eeek:
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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2007, 11:30:57 AM »
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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2007, 02:47:49 PM »
Quote from: GROWLER on October 07, 2007, 09:50:41 AM
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 07:38:08 AM
...chucked the keys to me with (quote)
'I've cleaned and OILED the brakes



WHAT?! eeek: eeek: eeek:

 noooo: Ta Ra Tinks.... tunble:
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Tinkerbell

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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2007, 03:53:11 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 11:30:57 AM
Seems relevant:
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5110270.stm

Amazing...... some people are just soooooooooo dense! Banghead

Anyway....update....no noise on first trip (Mr T drove!!!) but today it's back!!!! Sounds exactly like the brake's stuck on...suggestions in the suggestion box please! eeek:
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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2007, 03:55:39 PM »
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 03:53:11 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 11:30:57 AM
Seems relevant:
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5110270.stm

Amazing...... some people are just soooooooooo dense! Banghead

Anyway....update....no noise on first trip (Mr T drove!!!) but today it's back!!!! Sounds exactly like the brake's stuck on...suggestions in the suggestion box please! eeek:

Suggestion One ~ Buy another car
Suggestion Two ~ Swap cars permanently with Mr T
Suggestion Three ~ Take it to a reputable mechanic
Suggestion Four ~ Catch a Bus
Suggestion five ~ Do not drive it again
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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2007, 04:00:41 PM »
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 03:53:11 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 11:30:57 AM
Seems relevant:
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5110270.stm

Amazing...... some people are just soooooooooo dense! Banghead

Anyway....update....no noise on first trip (Mr T drove!!!) but today it's back!!!! Sounds exactly like the brake's stuck on...suggestions in the suggestion box please! eeek:

I have a bycycle that you could borrow Tinks  razz:
Tyres need pumping up but, as far as I know, brakes are perfectly functional  smile:
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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2007, 04:02:01 PM »
Quote from: GROWLER on October 07, 2007, 09:50:41 AM
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 07:38:08 AM
...chucked the keys to me with (quote)
'I've cleaned and OILED the brakes



WHAT?! eeek: eeek: eeek:

Probably means he has lubricated the hand-brake rachet or something like. I have heard of this being done to prevent the rust/muck built-up causing it to "Stick" and fail to release the brakes. Largely depends on the make/model/age of the vehicle I 'spect.
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Tinkerbell

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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2007, 04:04:27 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 03:55:39 PM
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 03:53:11 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 11:30:57 AM
Seems relevant:
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5110270.stm

Amazing...... some people are just soooooooooo dense! Banghead

Anyway....update....no noise on first trip (Mr T drove!!!) but today it's back!!!! Sounds exactly like the brake's stuck on...suggestions in the suggestion box please! eeek:

Suggestion One ~ Buy another car
good idea...bad cash flow problem cry:!

Suggestion Two ~ Swap cars permanently with Mr T
noooo: We only have one!

Suggestion Three ~ Take it to a reputable mechanic
THAT'S THE ONE I GUESS!! eyes:

Suggestion Four ~ Catch a Bus
Not a common occurance in our Cypriot village (unless going to school!)

Suggestion five ~ Do not drive it again
noooo: noooo: noooo:  I like my independance too much!
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Tinkerbell

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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2007, 04:06:18 PM »
Quote from: Landlady on October 07, 2007, 04:00:41 PM
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 03:53:11 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 11:30:57 AM
Seems relevant:
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5110270.stm

Amazing...... some people are just soooooooooo dense! Banghead

Anyway....update....no noise on first trip (Mr T drove!!!) but today it's back!!!! Sounds exactly like the brake's stuck on...suggestions in the suggestion box please! eeek:

I have a bycycle that you could borrow Tinks  razz:
Tyres need pumping up but, as far as I know, brakes are perfectly functional  smile:

Sounds like hard work in this village....I'd prefer your car!!!! whistle:
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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2007, 04:06:34 PM »
I rather thought that #3 would be the answer BUT I am not sure about finding a reliable mechanic in Cyprus  whistle:
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Tinkerbell

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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2007, 04:08:14 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 04:06:34 PM
I rather thought that #3 would be the answer BUT I am not sure about finding a reliable mechanic in Cyprus  whistle:

My thoughts exactly!! lol:
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Re: Should I be worried
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2007, 04:11:01 PM »
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 04:06:18 PM
Quote from: Landlady on October 07, 2007, 04:00:41 PM
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 03:53:11 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 11:30:57 AM
Seems relevant:
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5110270.stm

Amazing...... some people are just soooooooooo dense! Banghead

Anyway....update....no noise on first trip (Mr T drove!!!) but today it's back!!!! Sounds exactly like the brake's stuck on...suggestions in the suggestion box please! eeek:

I have a bycycle that you could borrow Tinks  razz:
Tyres need pumping up but, as far as I know, brakes are perfectly functional  smile:

Sounds like hard work in this village....I'd prefer your car!!!! whistle:

Okat Tinks come borrow the truck whilst BM is away BUT first you've got to get it over the moat  shocked003
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