Bro,just to clear your confusion on brake pad/disc.

The pads are fixed on a metal base plate by 2 studs. As the pads wear off during use,they should be changed before the holding studs can be seen visually. These studs are also metal. People often forget to change worn off pads, now the metal studs start scratching the disc and circular groves appear on the disc. If the scratch groves are not too deep,the disc can be skimmed ( a thin layer shaved off to make the surface smooth ). If the groves are too deep,then the disc has to be changed.

Your friend just forgot about the brake pads and only decided to look at it when a screeching sound appears during breaking.This is when the metal studs come into contact with the disc during breaking. Even that he delayed,cos early detection can save the disc by skimming.

Make sure your pads are changed timely,which will only cost a few hundred. This way your brake disc will last to 100K and save you few thousands!

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jan 18 2013, 07:18 PM

I have no problem parting with my current 2009 Persona but it was sad day when I had to part with my old Peugeot 405SR. I had it for 7 years since 2002. The carburator was failing and very difficult to find spare parts. Searched in SG and Thailand also yield no results. Got someone offer me RM2.3K for that carburator, so I decided to let it go.

By the way have you read this? http://paultan.org/2013/01/17/nasim-launch...subang-skypark/

I wished it was free complimentary 24 hours shaded car park facility. cheh.

This post has been edited by joeaggas: Jan 17 2013, 06:51 PM

free complimentary 24 hours shaded car park facility?
only in our dream!

But still it is a great stunt by Nasim in 'up to ante' for Peugeot branding...World’s first Peugeot Lounge? NO KIDDING

Guys:

Do you think the Mitsubishi ASX inspired Peugeot 4008 or its sister Citroen C4 Aircross will ever reach M'sian shores?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCKS1vCr19A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2-RycR67Q8&feature=youtu.be

So far it is only sold in (as of January 2013): Australia, Argentina, Czech republic, Germany, New Zealand, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine.

It's the third car to be produced by the joint venture between the French brand and Japan's Mitsubishi; after the Mitsubishi Outlander/Peugeot 4007 and Mitsubishi i-MiEV/Peugeot iOn.

Based on the Mitsubishi ASX, , the 4008 features far more radical differences.

Pic of both 4008 and its sister citroen C4 aircross is attached.

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Just read the review of 4008. Very disappointing. Unfortunately it's only a pretty face but is underpowered and rides poorly. I'll pass on this.

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jan 18 2013, 06:41 PM

they're not coming. regional restriction by the japanese partner.

Really? Darn! I was hopeful

Well I was hoping that we can get a feel about it first hand and cross check with what we can read up and form a final verdict AFTER a pugs bro talk. But since it may not come into Msia (lowpro said so)... No chance to test drive, so have to sing the Beatle Song---Let it be ,Let it be , Let it Be, Let it be.....

Hehehe.....true.......Let it be! Tks for sharing the photos!

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jan 19 2013, 09:58 AM

Hi... Any 408 2.0 owners have upgraded the car suspension to a firmer suspension than the current soft suspension? What brand and cost? I guess can only upgrade the suspension after the warranty is over.

This post has been edited by Pugbunny: Jan 20 2013, 11:46 AM

Anyone facing battery faulty? Only 4 mth...

From What I know..Peugeot suspension system is linked to the Active Stability Control (ESP system)...seems like the 2.0 also has this system....so its gonna cost a few thousand ringgit to replace the whole set.

Ppl usually dun touch the absorbers unless its kong...or wanna burn the track...

Why not try firmer tires? Or pump in slightly more air into the tires

Once you feel its difficult to start...go to the SC and change the battery...no need to wait...dun play2...most shop dunno how to dismantle the battery..worst is if it happens in the middle of nowhere...

Seriously, I've on my 3rd battery since using my 308T for 1 year...all warranty claim

What ? 3rd battery in a year ??
Any explanation by SC ?

While surveying for car, this is one of the infamous problem that I've heard from Pug owners apart from sensor malfunction. Have you send it to SC? Any feedback from them?

Erm... If I am not wrong, 2.0 doesn't come with ESP

Got my new 408 turbo yesterday and i noticed 2 issues. 1st, engine check light is on during driving. But it went off after i drove for about 100km (according to my SA, this is because of "old" fuel in the tank, which i dont really understand what it is NVM, as long as it's back to normal now). 2nd issue is the braking system. I felt strong vibration whenever i pressed the brake. SA told me that my brake pad is still new and vibration will go off once the brake pad and disc brake lining matches. However, after some hard and soft braking for 2 days, vibration is still there... quite disappointed with this. Anyone of you encounter this problem???

I'm confused with the air recirculation button. SA told me that if the light is on, then outside air will flow in. But the user manual say the other way round "pressing this button for recirculation of the interior air". Of course I will follow the user manual for this. Strange thing is I need to press the button (light on) whenever i start the car. Is this how it should be?

I also noticed something weird on the central air vent. When i increase the temperature higher (too cold), the 2nd air vent in the central air vent will blow hot air while the other 2 side vent in the central air vent will blow cold air. Is this normal???

Anyone of you have the same experiences, pls share..... thx

This post has been edited by andypeugeot: Jan 20 2013, 10:12 PM

Thks Azbro, will check on the firmer tires thingy

yesterday call up careline! But no mechanic n they send tow truck to jump start n ask me to call up the next day. Today call up, same no mechanic n all 3rd party mechanic dun hav spare battery as sc close on sunday n asked me to call up tomolo.

Ohh..yeah...misread the specs sheet...no ESP for 2.0..


Actually, most Ultra High performance tires are adequate enough...example Michelin PS3 and Goodyear Asy2.
Can improve the handling of the car just like that....unless you wanna wack corners...