my rim 2 caps fly away dee...

i see, this weekend went to Butterworth spare parts and ask for it.

original one rm35 per cap is expensive..

190kmh

Care to share what kind of problems?

Just now i went to refill petrol, meter shows km 187 km fuel left. So, i pump rm40..when it reach rm37, overflow already..petrol muntah keluar...

last month did 20k service plus change new tyre..just now sent my PerSona for repair

Will post up the pics tomorrow..

Yesterday, bought Bendix titanium stripe General CT(1 for my Persona, another set for Waja)...Before i have replaced the oem bosch pad with FeRoDo, not really satisfied with it..see post below

mileage/usage: 0-10k km (6months)
product: Bosch brake pad..proton genuine oem pad

mileage/usage:10-20k km(8months)
product: FeRoDo Zero
comments:
- exhibit some noise, screeching noise ...
- it tends to get overheat, during downhill braking(Genting, balik pulau or spirit driving). Metal burning smells..YEAKKSS..It does not like high temperature as advertised, real disappointed.
- not really peform during cold, it is slightly better under hard braking
- the worst is the edge tear off piece by piece, still can use sand paper to flatten the surface but.. refer pic below(d) decided to throw this away...i


a) FeRoDo Zero and BenDix Titanium stripe..


b) A fresh brake pad should have 0.9-1cm thickness.


c) FeRoDo Zero, still have 65% thickness, equivalent to ~6cm after doing 10k km...



d) Edge tear off ..






Yesterday bought two set of BenDix CT General, one for Waja..one for my PerSona.
mileage/usage: 20kkm - current
product: BenDix CT General(metal king has been discontinued)
Already clocked 200KM so far, no need bedding in as advertised.

most probably the one i bought is fake

Bendix GeneralCT is better than FeRoDo from my initial impression after doing 300kilometres.
- less noisy
- no more screehing noise till now..

I had the brake pedal adjust tighter but cannot too tight..month end CNY or next month Thaipusam, i go Genting try again..hehe

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/903569

Since yours only 5k km, disc and rotors shouldn't be the cause. Disc brake i think can skim only twice, after that can throw away dee..

By skimming, the disc rotors thickness has been reduced, if it is lower than minimum thickness allow or the disc has been at minium thickness.. it can reduce braking efficiency because of it cannot dissipate heat faster, thinner than specified disc rotors can cause the rotor to warp.

It may cause leaking too because of the piston at caliper push outward too much..

Usually, after skimming, it is adviseable to replace with new pad. But if you insist not to replace, still can use because after bedding in and rubbing, the pad can 'match' the disc..

I think Proton shall replace us with a replacement unit ler...mine also same, scraping noise. But now using 3rd set of new pad, BenDix General CT..so far i can't heard any noise

This post has been edited by ralf: Jan 14 2009, 05:20 PM

Car loan interest rate is fixed. It doesn't matter bank negara announced reduction in interest rate...so, my advise is put more downpayment if you can afford.

Maybe potential buyer can on hold their purchase first, let's wait for this coming weeks(after CNY). See what Proton response to loan interest rate..no hurry since economic has slump, lead time shouldn't be too long.

I read from MTM forum, Persona brake servo is smaller that caused spongy brake. Gen2 has bigger master brake pump..if it can fit, i think i am going to buy G2 master brake pump and replaced the current 1.
Such a heavy car, 12xxkg with small brake servo..Waalao eh Proton

No la, not 15litres backup, most probably 5litres only.

Mine can go 250-280km, 100% penang town driving(fuel warning already kick in), when this light is on, only 50km left. First batch owner like us have to live with small tank.. refuel till hand tired..

I think it is fuel filler neck problem, unable to fully pump petrol, the gauge still show 1bar less ...

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Added on January 31, 2009, 11:32 amyesterday noon i pump full tank. Midnite travel at highway.

travel route: 90% North south highway + 10% penang town driving..all the way no traffic jam
total distance: 137.8 km
FC meter shows 8.5L/100km
est. fuel consumpt: 0.153cents per km

today morning i go and pump full tank again, pump stop at rm23, managed to put in rm24.52...That calculated into real test figure 0.1669 - 0.1779 cents per km.

This post has been edited by ralf: Jan 31 2009, 11:32 AM

Yeap, engine + transmission only.

Proton advertisement is misleading, the warantty is given by Insurance company and not Proton itself.

cheeann sifu, care to share n reveal the secret how to do something here?

This post has been edited by ralf: Feb 3 2009, 11:12 AM

if alignment + balancing has been done..it is tyre not Round, tak bulat

yeap. have to change tyre

Budget concern, Well, i have downgrade to smaller size , 195/55/15, plenty of affordable performance tyre to choose from..

if you choose comfort tyre, noise is almost the same. Performance tyre is all noisy..
Cornering improve, Yes !! those performance tyre sidewall is harder to prevent flex..ride height has been lower by 2cm! hehe...

The only disadvantage is FC..new wheel is smaller in radius.

This post has been edited by ralf: Feb 7 2009, 07:10 PM

what model, huh? care to share share.. .PS3?

If this is true, then i can conluded our Campro is dated engine which is in 80's era where the manufacturer recommend thicker viscosity oil.

seems like the case above is "human error' which delayed in the process, they could have rectified the problem earlier if check properly.

For me, Proton service center provide plenty of opportunities for young fresh grad. It is ok for them to do the minor servicing work...

Mine case, after service, the mechanic forgot to tighten back the Brake fluid cap ..luckily the brake fluid not spill out or else it could cause some plastic component to have premature wear.

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Added on February 12, 2009, 2:26 pmok, will ask them to try it for upcoming service.

This post has been edited by ralf: Feb 12 2009, 02:26 PM

It is for your own good and safety. Customer is advice not to enter restricted area..

If you have come accross some mechanic drive like maniac, bang here and there..you will know what i mean.
Prove?? My car in PESC being bang backside