Tips on replacing front shock absorbers and maintaining brake pads for Bobcat V97

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 September 4, 2024
After replacing the timing belt a few days ago, the 4S master told me that the front shock absorber leaked oil. *** In the afternoon, I went to the auto repair shop where my brother was the owner to check the oil leakage of the front shock absorber. I lifted the car up and took a look. I saw that there was a thick layer of grease on the left and right front shock absorber poles. Decided to replace it immediately. Brother, go to the auto parts market to get the original goods immediately. While waiting for the goods, I mentioned that there were occasional noises at the chassis when braking, and my buddy said to do a “four-wheel brake pump maintenance”. Taking this opportunity, I asked for four-wheel transposition and four-wheel positioning. PS: The 4S shop and buddies all said that there is no need to do four-wheel alignment to replace the front shock absorber, but I still ask to do it. The buddy laughed: OK, then do it for free.
To replace the front shock absorbers, the 4S shop quoted a price of 1600 yuan for each, and the 4S brother quoted a price of 1560 yuan for two for “taking personal work”(including working hours). After the original factory’s front shock absorber arrived, my buddy said to give it to me at the price I got it at the Taobao store, 520 yuan each, and the working hours cost 100 yuan each. I feel that my brother is good enough. He always wants to make money when opening a factory.
After replacing the brake pads last year, the chassis occasionally made noises when stepping on the brakes while driving. The little brother from the 4S shop said that there are gaps in the shrapnel, so it will be okay to apply some glue. Ignoring it will not affect driving safety. I took advantage of this time to apply glue while applying glue, and the occasional noise of the chassis during braking still made me a little annoyed.

It’s covered with grease.

If you shoot in another direction, the grease will become darker.

There are no oil stains on the rear shock absorber pole.

Remove the front spring strut.

Brake pad maintenance (glue)

Dude, this factory seems to be regular and spacious.

The new front shock absorber was brought from the auto parts market.

Confirm that it is the original factory label.

Remove left and right front shock absorbers.

Do four-wheel positioning.