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Noisy and binding brakes on a Corsa VXR
I bought a Corsa VXR in September 2012 brand new, after a few months of owning I have had issues with the brakes screeching and binding. I have taken it back to the local dealer where I bought it three times and all they have done is clean them and put copper grease in to stop it.
The issue is still persisting, is there anything else I could try? Am I within my rights to push it further as they now want to charge me for the cleaning and greasing of the brakes as the car is over 12 months old even though this has been an ongoing issue?
The issue is still persisting, is there anything else I could try? Am I within my rights to push it further as they now want to charge me for the cleaning and greasing of the brakes as the car is over 12 months old even though this has been an ongoing issue?
Asked on 29 April 2014 by Ste
Answered by
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You're probably not driving the car enough or hard enough to keep the discs clear of rust from overnight condensation.
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