When should I replace the brake hoses on my car?

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...

Brake problems with C-Class - should Mercedes-Benz cover the repair costs?

I have a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Hybrid with 88k miles on the clock. Reversing off the drive the other morning I realised I had no brakes and had to stamp on the pedal to stop it hitting the kerb on the...

Above 65mph the brakes on our car are very resistant when being pressed - what's the problem?

My son has a Mitsubishi Lancer which appears to run very well. However above 65mph the brakes seem to be very resistant when being pressed and need extra foot pressure, this can sometimes result in a sudden...

What is the whining noise I hear when I brake?

I hear a random whine coming from the rear of my 2006 Honda CR-V about once every journey. It lasts about 10 minutes and then goes away. When brakes are applied, it starts and then comes back when released....

After having the alternator on our Hyundai Santa Fe replaced, our brakes failed - could this be linked?

We had an alternator replaced recently on our Hyundai Sante Fe. This morning the brakes failed completely and I crashed into another car. Brake fluid levels are fine and there was no warning at all. Could...

Why didn't my MoT pick up why my brake was binding?

I had a an MoT carried out on my motor caravan this year. It failed on a rear binding brake and I was told to take the wheel off and tap the brake drum to free the brakes from binding. I did this and then...

BMW refuse to give me a goodwill contribution for my disintegrating brake pads - is this a lost cause?

I have an ongoing dispute with BMW about my 2013 BMW 320D Touring. The brakes (original - total miles 32,000) suddenly started juddering on a journey and after closer inspection the surface of one of the...

Is my driving style to blame for damaged brake pads and discs?

Since retiring, I use my car a lot less. When I went to have my two year old Toyota Yaris serviced at the main dealer, I was told the brake pads had rusted and scored the disc.The car has only done 3000...

Should the dealer pay to replace the faulty brakes on a used car I bought five months ago?

I purchased a 65-plate Skoda Octavia vRS 230 from Skoda Watford in November last year and while I love the car there's been a grinding sound when driving and braking since purchase. I had the car in for...

Can I claim against the dealer for braking issues in my new 2011 BMW 530d?

Six weeks ago I bought a 2011 BMW 530d Touring with 99,000 miles from a non franchised dealer. The car has developed brake judder which was not evident at the time of purchase. Assuming it is the brake...