Most recently answered brakes questions
We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this is normal with the Vitara and the pads we are using...
Is it illegal for a garage not to road test a customer's car after a brake overhaul?
My Subaru Outback is in need of a braking overhaul. On their websites I can see pads and discs from Brembo, Pagid, and Delphi, but I can't find a supplier.
One of the local garages will offer Delphi...
Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going downhill. A friend of mine has recently bought a...
Can I assume that for a car with auto-hold, I do not need to select park or neutral when stationary?
After enquiring about a service for my six-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (at 42,000 miles) my local dealer advised that Land Rover recommends changing the brake hoses. The cost was quoted at around...
I recently bought a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol and it has pretty sensitive brakes - they suddenly grab and it's hard to avoid stopping far more quickly than intended.
Is this a common issue? Can you...
When starting my 2017 MG GS from cold the rear pads do not seem to disengage fully resulting in a rubbing/grinding noise until they warm up. I have told I now have excessive pitting on my disks. Can I...
Any ideas please on a soft/long brake pedal on a 2014 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel. I have bled the brakes and the pedal is better but then gets softer over the course of the next two/three weeks? I have checked...
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