DanGersFord Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Does anyone know how to adjust the tention on the rear wiperblade? Ive fitted a brand new blade and cleaned the screen thoroughly but when the blades going back down it just drags like hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 http://www.ehow.com/how_7532660_do-adjust-tension-windshield-wipers.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGersFord Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 http://www.ehow.com/how_7532660_do-adjust-tension-windshield-wipers.html That only tells you how to do the front wiper and its the rear one thats the problem. Cheers though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Should be the same for the rear. Tension springs should still adjust the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGersFord Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Dont think so I already tried that as I came across that guide a while ago. Think its might be the motor its been squeeling like hell for a while now even when it wasnt dragging. Im going to try and see if I can find a flat blade to fit it aswell I think because it made some difference when I changed the front ones to the flat blade style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Fair one. Aero blades tend to chatter and squeak less than standard blades, its probably down to less direct pressure on the screen and better flexibility/more even pressure of the blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGersFord Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Im not sure if its possible to convert it though, I know you cant actually buy a direct switch aeroblade for my model so id probably have to get the full arm from a different model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 You can buy blades to retrofit onto the existing arm. My car has aero front blades and a standard rear one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGersFord Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I cant find any that fit my car because the blades only 280mm. Its quite an awkward size lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGersFord Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 If I was to buy http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiestafusion_2001_rear_wiper_arm_assy_f_1219316_c_402.htm that should erradicate the problem if it is indeed the tension shouldnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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