SithDowell
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Alright troops. The short version is I don't know how to adjust my handbrake and I need your help. The longer version is: A few months ago I replaced the rear wheel bearings and noticed the rear shoes needed replacing to. So I did. The weird twisty arm thingy at the top of the drum (that connects the shoes) still haunts my nightmares, but I got the damn things installed. Failed an MOT today on an ineffective handbrake. How do I adjust the handbrake back into working, without losing my mind again? Thanks, Sith
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Awrite troops... I've been thinking about possible engine swaps for my K12, trying to find out what's possible and what's realistic. At the moment I have a CR12DE putting out a heady 80bhp. It works fine and never gives me any trouble, but it feels like I'm flogging it to death when I drive it briskly. I know the CR16DE is an option but if I was going to the trouble of a swap I may as well make it worthwhile. I also know that the K9K is shared between the Micra and the Clio, so I started wondering if there was enough similarity between platforms for a 172 2.0 Clio engine transpl
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Problem solved. Renault use 19mm hex M12 X 1.5 wheel bolts. Job's a good 'un!
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Hey Trever, thanks for replying! Yeah, I think you're right...I just found out k11 wheel bolts are 19mm and it seems the k12 bolts are smaller. The threads are different too: K11 = M12 X 1.25 K12 = M12 X 1.5 ...so o can't just whack in some K11 bolts instead. Baws! No photos the noo, but I'll see what I can do tomorrow. Thanks again :)
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Hey hey, I have a k12 Micra and swapped to 15" X 6.5" Clio wheels (they fill out the arches better, there's more tyre sizes available, and they look grand). I want to finish them off with the 7" center hubcaps from K11 Micra steel wheels. From what I can see, they just push onto the wheel bolts (and since the K11 and K12 have the same PCD it shouldn't be a problem), but after trying them on they don't seem to 'click' into place. They're loose and come off reallyreally easy. Should I use K11 wheel bolts? Or is there a special kind of fitment bracket on K11 wheels that holds the h
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Awrite troops... New member here. I inherited a Micra from a relative around 8 months ago and have been continually pleasantly surprised by it. Will post for help elsewhere, just wanted to introduce myself first. Orra best, Sith