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• pug 106 new brake pads/shoes 1 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi, ive been asked to renew the brake pads / shoes on a peugeot 106, is it a straight forward job or do i need special fitting tools ,i havnt been to the library yet for a haynes on the subject,any help appreciated,thanks
• dot 4 brake fluid 24 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Got some dot4 brake fliud yesterday to do fliud change in vw polo, noticed the container had synthetic on the side.Has dot 4 always been synthetic?have not noticed on previous containers-says its compatible with dot 3 and dot4 -- rustbucket (the original)
• C3 brake pad replace - any pitfalls? 15 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Just about to replace the front pads on a 2002 Citroen C3 1.4 HDi and bleed the brakes. Straightforward or problematic? I've no manual but some experience. Is bleeding straightforward or is there a secret nipple eg on the ABS block? TIA. Hawkeye ----------------------------- Stranger in a strange
• brake caliper - Fiat Coupe 15 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I seem to have a partialy seized brake calliper on the rear nearside wheel of my car. The offside disc is working ok and is shiny.Do i need to change both callipers,or can i get away with changing just the faulty one? Thanks for any advice.
• Micra 97 brake lights not working 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I noticed my brake lights were not working,have so far checked the switch, bulbs & only checked the wiring visualy.I do not find the wiring in the Haynes manual easy to understand is there a relay or could it be an earth fault ? H E L P.
• alfa 147 brakes 23 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I've an Alfa 147. I cannot get the rear piston in the caliper to return in order to fit new pads. It doesn't appear corroded as the boot is still well attached. The hand brake mechanism is directly linked to the cylinder. I am wondering if it is something to do with that. Suggestions to roblarder
• Brake pad warning light - BMW 518 20 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  The brake pad warning light on my '92 BMW 518 has just come on. Can anyone tell me (roughly) how many more miles I can drive it before I must get new pads.
• Civic 98 - Brake Ridged/Lipped 18 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, Report from recent service was told about front brake ridged/lipped. The technician hasn't recommended further work, what is the implication? Will this result a major costly work at a later stage? I need a second opinion. Thanks, Dumb
• Brake light stuck on, Micra:suggestions? 7 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Well, just as it says. W reg Micra. The driver side brake light is stuck on when the lights are turned on. Before I get going with the old tool kit, does anyone have any suggestions? This is a new one to me. Any help greatly appreciated. Splodgeface
• Mobile brake part fitters 18 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Having just used etyres to have tyres fitted at home I have been googling away trying to find an equivalent service for brake pads and disks. Does anyone know of one? Or perhaps a cheap place to buy either ebc or ferodo pads? TIA teabelly
• Citroen Synergie Brake Discs 20 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  I have just had to replace front brake discs along with pads (first time for both) at the 25000 mile service. They were coroded, scored and slightl out of true. Seems exceedingly short life span for discs. Anyone had a similar experience? Jon P
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  Ticket for defective brakes - Can I appeal? 20 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have been stopped and issued a ticket for defective brakes on my motorcycle. The punishment is a £100 fine and three points, this is due to me apparently...
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  Corsa brake test results - should I be concerned? 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently unhappy with a used car purchased from a main dealer and am in a dispute with them on several issues, particularly the brake pads. An...
• Brake Failure 2 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I had a wonderful weekend. Driving down from Cheshire to London I noticed round Stoke that my brakes felt a little odd. Pulled off the main road, looked underneath the car and could find no obvious leaks - checked the brakes a good few times more and everything seemed okay again. Was careful
• Mazda 6 - Warning lights 7 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  My son’s Mazda 6 failed its Mot yesterday for an SRS (ie airbags etc) warning and a braking one. Amazingly the main dealer (who didn’t do the MoT)  accepted a booking for today and resolved these faults. The service desk says it was slightly low brake fluid and that set off
• Hyundai i20 Coupe - I20 2015 Coupe high level brake light removal 1 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Hi There is water the the high level brake light of our car. This is the three door version so I think it’s slightly different to the 5 door. It is mounted within the spoiler. I can’t see how to remove this brake light to inspect. There is a hole with a plastic latch or clip on the underside
• Honda CR-V 2014 Petrol Automatic - Brake squeal and grind noise 20 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I bought and now have had my Petrol 2014 automatic Honda CR-V for two weeks. But I've now noticed the brakes are making a grinding and squeal noise when I'm braking, the car has 18500 miles I just wondered if anyone has had this experience.? I've booked it in at a Honda dealer to have
• Braking with a TC auto gearbox 29 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  small car with a torque convertor auto gearbox needed new front discs and pads a lot sooner than I expected. I've wondered if that's because I use the brakes to slow the car when I'm going downhill, rather than putting the car into a lower gear and using engine braking. I'm reluctant to use the latter
• brake pipes - Astra 7 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Just had my astra 1.4 95 mot, it passed! first time, the garage guy said you want the good news or bad,before my joyous mood expires, he gave me some advice on some of the car niggles, the metal pipes on the brake is rusted up, the handbrake needs adjusting, god knows how to adjust it,one
• Hyundai Tucson - Brakes operate without pedal 7 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, My 2005 Tucson brakes can operate via the ABS without pressing the pedal. This can happen when the key is turned or driving down the road. ABS light turns on, then TCS OFF light, then 4WD SYSTEM WARNING light. When all 3 lights are on the ABS is disabled and the car drives well