Sticky back brakes on a Polo?

My 57 reg. Volkswagen Polo has sticky back breaks. When I wash the car I cover the back wheels with bin bags to keep them dry as I think it maybe dampness causing problems with the disk, do you have any...

Do Volkswagen and Skoda automatics share the same brake interlock problem?

Having a Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI 105 DSG on order, my attention was drawn to two of your recent answers: Your reply to BH of Norwich about turbo shim adjustment on a 1.2TSI engine in a Skoda Roomster and that...

Warning lights flash on when I brake in my 307?

When I brake the warning light for ESP comes on followed by the ABS light. When I turn off the ignition and restart the car the lights go out until I brake again. I have had the brake linings checked and...

Clunky BMW 1 Series brakes - why?

There's a clunking sound when braking on my BMW 1 Series - any ideas?

My recently bought Mercedes-Benz C220 has brake vibration - why?

I have just bought a second hand C220 automatic. The car has 108000 and full MB history till 100000. I collected the car yesterday from the trader, who had put it through his mechanic to be checked and...

Is there a known fault with the Volkswagen Passat's brakes?

I've just experienced a similar situation to RW in a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC with under 30,000 miles. The pulsing vibration on braking was very bad indeed and had gradually worsened over time. The inner...

My Ford Mondeo Estate brake pedal goes rock hard while I am driving resulting in ( for a second) brake failure

My Ford Mondeo Estate brake pedal goes rock hard while I am driving resulting in ( for a second) brake failure. I took it to my local garage who replaced the vacuum? After a few days the same thing happened,...

Renault Scenic rear brakes not working after change

I fitted new pads to the rear brakesof my Renault Scenic, freed off the pistons but still got no brakes. I have been told it could be the compensator not working but I cannot find it, do you have any idea...

Engine management light illuminated after brake change

I changed the brake pads on a Mazda6 2008 2.0d sport and after this the engine management light came on. Would this have anything to do with changing the pads or is it sumthing else? It has 72,000 miles...

Should the brakes wear so soon?

What should I expect to happen after owning a BMW which is just 12 months old which has been found to need all discs and pads renewing? Mileage is 10,800 of which I have covered 3600. Did not use car...