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There is possibly another u/j at the bottom of the column outside on the top of the rack.

Peter

The alternator may not be dying but intermittently giving a low output, the only way to check is with a meter monitoring. The alternator has an electronic regulator which can go faulty.

Peter

As an interim measure try connecting a voltmeter to the cigar lighter socket and monitor it when the fault occurs. You should have around 14.4 volts with the engine running if it drops much below that you could have an alternator problem. The electronics are very sensitive to voltage regulation. Peter

..also check/lubricate the universal joint/s at the bottom of the steering column.

Peter

That would suggest that either they are out of balance or you have a deformed tyre, check them for bumps, especially the tread.

Peter

Sounds as though your right hand calliper is seized - or your tyre is soft.

Peter

Mine have bedded in until about half the lining has gone on one side, and yes, they are fully releasing. They only seem to work well for the first couple of hundred miles from adjustment. Occasionally if you pull the hand brake up when moving slowly they will lock.

Peter

Oh right, I'm pleased its not only me.

Peter

I have yet to find a 406 with a decent handbrake. When I bought mine I fitted new discs/drums, new shoes and pads and new cables and its still not much good. If I adjust the shoes immediately before the MOT it passes but doesn't last long.

Peter

I always thrash mine on the way to the test as normally I drive very gently and accumulate a lot of soot in the exhaust, it doesn't take much to get rid of it, two or three bursts of full throttle at fairly high revs and you will see the exhaust clear.

Peter

Don't need one down here, we don't even have locks on ours.

Peter

I had no training I was just mad about radio and latterly TV and in the '50s when I started if you could repair TVs you could get a job, and fortunately I could. I still only really understand valves, since I retired 10 years ago technology has passed me by. The only exam I have passed in my life wa...

Yes welcome

I have not been a member long myself but there are some very knowledgeable people on here.

Peter

There are some good cheap radios on ebay along with facia plates. I've got a very nice Pioneer complete with a USB input for not much over £40.00. I was a TV engineer for 50 years but I don't think I would bother with trying to repair it, although you sound considerably better equipped than me - I s...

I did mine on the C5 and it was quite simple, I think there is a cover that you can remove but it may have a pipe attached to it.

Peter