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• Worst Test drive 22 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  of the honda VTEC engine sir!" yep sure it is!!!!). When i pushed the brakes, there was about 10cm of travel ("normal with brake wear sir"). This progressed to the brake pedal touching the floor during an emergency stop ("normal for brake wear sir"). On the way back to the showroom a loud whine started at 40
• VW Golf high pitch noise, brake seizure? 15 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  it is the brake calipers possibly seizing, possibly due to brake dust. This results in contact with the disc thus giving the noise. The seizure is therefore occuring as the wheels warm up. From reading similiar problems I believe the cause is due to front brake calipers possibly seizing, possibly due to brake
• 05 Renault Espace 1.9 tdi - error messages after brake replacement 18 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  We have just replaced the rear brake pads, rear brake line and callipers on our 05 Espace. Having finally got everything in place and bled the system, re-engaged the parking brake, the car will no not start! It is bringing up a constant string of error messages for parts
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  My brakes have lasted 125,000 miles 18 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had new tyres fitted and took the opprtunity to check brake discs and pads. The front pads still have 5mm left... so that's 125,000 miles...
• Volkswagen Passat - Brake Leak - Caliper Cable Attachment Seal 8 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all, My 2001 Passat (B5)'s rear brake is leaking :(  It seems to be coming from the seal between the caliper's cylinder and the parking brake
• Nissan Micra K11 2001 - Flashing engine light: stuck brake? 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  miles the engine light started flashing. The engine sounded ropey and struggled to go up hills Arriving at my destination, I thought I smelled burning rubber (like stuck brake pads, maybe). But I wasn't sure. I'll have to check after toninghts journey home. Brakes work OK
• Peugeot 205 - vibrations on the brakes 5 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Another problem...(having sorted the ignition ballast) When braking esp at higher speeds, there's a definite shuddering. It's speed-variable (ie faster at higher speeds). I first noticed it pulling off a motorway, but now even at slower speeds I notice it - keeping the brake pedal
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 94 1.2 braking problem 25 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I'm currently repairing a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa which has the following problem: When the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed and then released it stays down for a few seconds and the brakes remain on. If the engine is not running the pedal returns immediately although the travel
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 95 1.9td Brakes Binding ? 22 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Recently aquired 1995 1.9 TD VSX Xantia estate with the hydra-active suspension.The(iIthink rear) brakes seem to be binding slightly,rear end dips down on takeoff and brake is obviously on intermittently when stationary,although never when left for any length of time.The LHM and return filters need
• Vauxhall - Astra Merit 1.7TD brakes 16 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hi folks, wondering if anyone might help me with this one. My brakes seem to be a bit temperamental: I have already replaced the vacuum pump with a quality second. If I want to stop suddenly, it seems that the pedal is going immediately down to a stopping point after which I seem to be using my
• berlingo multispace brake lights 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  morning all just had a look at the berlingo's brake lights and apart from the third level one the nearside and offside bulbs are not functioning i have checked all other bulbs in the console and also swapped around the the bulbs there are no problems with any at all. i have checked all fuses
• Burning Smell Astra rear brakes 2 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Whilst driving my MK3 1.4 Astra I noticed a strong smell of burning rubber, figured it wasn't me must have been another car passing, a few miles later I go to use the brakes to find the pedal goes straight to the floor.... (thankfully it wasnt an emergancy!) The brakes appeared to return though
• Series III Land Rover brakes 9 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hello all, I wonder if I could gather some advice. My III series brake pedal "goes down more than usual", and now the brakes are not particularly effective. This happened quite suddenly a few weeks ago, but with a bit of pumping comes back up again, but doesn't last more than one application
• Brake by Wire - HJ Column 18/05/02 23 May 2002 (Forum)
  Interesting to see HJ's DT column definition of Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) on the new Mercedes SL series as 'brake-by-wire'. As someone who's spent years developing software (including embedded solutions such as this), I'm sure that MB have got some sort of fail safe behaviour built
• Brake Fluid Change 2 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  What method would a main dealer employ to do a brake fluid change? Pressurise the system (like my Easi Bleed would) or use a vacuum to drawer the fluid out?
• Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 tdi 90bhp 2002 - brake pad wear sensor 4 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  How do i change brake pad wear sensor on sharan.
• Vauxhall Zafira - Rear brake discs 26 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Vauxhall dealer tells me that Zafira rear brake discs only last for about 23000 miles. Do you have any expirence of this please
• Subaru - 2002 1.3 - front brake pads 27 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  wagon r 1.3, year 2002,how can i change the front brake pads?also,any ideas on adjusting the tappets?
• mondeo brake discs 14 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  hi could somebody tell me how mondeo brake discs are bolted on a 98 s reg 1.8 and any other hints tips for changing them please cheers chris
• copper grease ok for brake parts? 1 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Can someone tell me if it is ok to use copper grease on the brake shoe assembly...ie. pivots points,self adjuster threads etc. cheers.