Trolley jack won't lift high enough
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Hello all,
I have a 2001 Mondeo,
I was going to change my brake pads and disc's earlier.
i used a trolley jack (brand new, although a cheap Aldi one) to raise the car, but even on it's maximum height, the wheel remained on the ground,
now i know it could be the trolley jack simply not lifting high enough, but i'm beginning to suspect something is broke.
i also used the standard jack which the car came equipped with , and even though that seemed to raise the car higher,
i still had the same problem, the wheel remained on the ground,
can anyone help !
Thanks,
Neil.
I have a 2001 Mondeo,
I was going to change my brake pads and disc's earlier.
i used a trolley jack (brand new, although a cheap Aldi one) to raise the car, but even on it's maximum height, the wheel remained on the ground,
now i know it could be the trolley jack simply not lifting high enough, but i'm beginning to suspect something is broke.
i also used the standard jack which the car came equipped with , and even though that seemed to raise the car higher,
i still had the same problem, the wheel remained on the ground,
can anyone help !
Thanks,
Neil.
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Would have thought the standard one would do it. Have you lowered the car? Could be summit with the suspension, don't the likes of the big 4x4 have a strap round the springs for the same reason...
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was wondering if it could be a fault with the shock absorber !?
if i get the chance tomorrow, i will try the opposite side and rear of the car.
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You can get a Ł20 trolley jack from tool station and that lifted a freelander off the floor to do pads and is was sitting on 18" wheels. Get a proper one not a cheap one
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