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Brakes have failed - can I reject this Hyundai i10?

Just bought Hyundai i10 from new. 33 miles on the clock and the brakes failed completely. An hour later they were working. I suspect the cold may in some way have contributed, but with the temperature only just above freezing, this does not fill me with confidence. Is this a glitch or should I reject?

Asked on 30 November 2012 by Clare Simpson

Answered by Honest John

Back to the dealer. Could be contaminated brake fluid (too much moisture). Might be a fault with the brake discs, pads or callipers (the car has disc brakes front and back).

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