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• Seatbelts remain top safety enhancement 5 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  chances of dying in an automobile accident were four times higher than they are today. Since that time, the industry has outfitted vehicles with dual braking systems (1968); disc brakes (1960s); antilock brakes (1980s); radial-ply tires (1970s); shatter-proof safety glass (1968); collapsible
• Rear Foglight Use and Abuse 19 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  of these lights - they're often pretty dazzling when the fog's not too thick, and can make it hard to pick out brake lights ahead (particularly when only one's working!). Also, when driving in busy 'convoy' traffic, the sudden uncovering of a fog lamp a few cars ahead can be mistaken for brake lights, and I've
• Proposed F1 changes. 1 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  . Driver swapping would be good to see but would not appeal to serious F1 fans - too gimmicky. Its the changes to the cars technology which would improve the closeness of the racing. Having controlled brakes/electronics/tyres e.t.c. Removing auto gearboxes/traction control would mean more driver input. One
• New car Rights 16 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  and after 12 courtesy cars and obviously a long period without driving my vehicle, the problems are still there. Well .... the above is not strictly 100% accurate, one fault (The brakes squealing) still remains after 6 months. The rest are new problems created by (IMO) incompetant workmanship
• Dandy Trailer Tent - Curses 26 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  on to the next one and managed to snap the stud.  That got a bad word. Not sure what to do.  Local mobile repair guy reckons I'll be alright on three studs for a few hundred miles if I don't brake much.  Other option is to buy and fit two new braked indispension unts in the morning
• Ford Fusion - Rear wheel bearing replacement 28 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  2003 model, no ABS, drum brake. Optimistically (encouraged by Haynes manual) making some progress (got the brake drum off and the circlip out) but now a bit stuck (like the old bearing). Does any one have a favourite trick which does not need specialist equipment for getting the old bearing out
• Ford fiesta 1.6 zetec s - Can I put new mintex m1144 pads on used brake disc 23 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hello, I am thinking of cha going the pads of my car as the pagid pads I have are a bit crap tbh. I have also got pagid discs and have probably done around...
• Peugeot 107 2005-2014 - Switching off ABS in snow 14 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Mine has winter tyres but compared to a similar class of car that I used in snow a few years ago I don't like its braking.  This is due to ABS, which prevents me locking up the wheels and letting the tyres collect snow to brake it - when that technique is appropriate.  Is it possible
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Rear left light & left Brake light not working 28 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I have Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 2007 petrol. I have faced the issue from few days the Rear left back light and rear left break light is not working....
• BMW X1 - Unfair MoT Failure? 1 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  My X1 failed its MoT because a simple clip that attaches to the brake caliper of a rear wheel was missing. So I'll now have to pay for a retest as well as the clip. I'd be ok with this except that I must have been driving around for ages without this clip, an item even the BMW spares department
• 1986 Daihatsu Skywing - "Missing" rear brake nipple? 12 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I only seem to have a bleed nipple on the RHS rear wheel. I'm assuming this is unusual, but I havn't bled many cars (and those a long time ago) so...
• Audi A4 B6 Avant 1.9TDi 100 - 'Bitey' Brake Pads - Any Recommendations 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Looking to replace the front pads on my A4. I have been disappointed with the performance of the Ferodo SL's I fitted at the last disc change (Bremo)....
• peugeot 406 - clutch master cylinder 15 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  from front. Do you remove servo, brake m/cyl and actuating rod? The plastic rod extension inside the footwell broke. I wonder if I get this fixed there may be a fault inside the bellhousing, which caused the mechanism to brake when I tried to push down against BIG resistance
• Vw polo - Urgent assistance reqd, VW polo over adjusting sho 4 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hi guys , I have a customers car here, I have replaced a n/s wheel cylinder so obviously throwing a set of shoes on too due to contamination, Problem. Fitted shoes, ran hbrake cable back, fitted drum, pressed brake to adjust and it is over adjusting (drum won't turn) line up stud hole and raise
• any - Not allowed to name and shame 23 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  ? Told me i needed new tyres, (not necessary) and new brake pads all round) (another Garage near by told my husband tyres and brakes all ok!) when i complained about the oil on my drive and took the car back they said it was due to a small hole!!! Is it because ima woman?  have written a stinking
• vauxhall vectra c 1.9 cdti sri 2004 - knocking noise from rear?? 13 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all,ive started to get a continuos knocking noise the faster you go the quicker it gets from the rear of my vectra c its coming from the passenger side,when you hit the brake it goes then when you excellerate again it comes back its been like it for a couple of months now,any ideas
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi - Stalls on cold days 4 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I've got a 03 plate 1.4 TDCi fiesta which stalls within the first half mile or so on cold days. I turn the key to position 2, wait 10 secs and dont see any glow plug indicator light, start the engine (no probs), then pull up the the end of the road, press the brake, then take my foot off
• Citroen C5 - Replacing a C5 petrol with Diesel 4 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I currently have a Citroen C5 2.0 VTR 2004 that although very reliable is a normal thirsty 2 litre petrol avergaing 30 MPG. Yes a reliable C5 with only usual brake pads tyres. Okay has a brake calipler and power steering pipe but these things happen. Have a Family of 2 Kids and go camping
• Ford Focus 1.6 Edge 2004 - Oil leak 4 May 2010 (Forum)
  the previso that if anything is wrong with it they would fix it. I am wandering what happened with the MOT though as I have already had a brake looked at by the dealer that was squealing and also there was a rear brake light out so it sounds to me as thought the MOT was done without any
• ABS - contradiction 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  my Passat took. However, when watching I was puzzled by what I feel through the brake pedal and what I see at the wheel. With ABS triggered, the brake pedal goes very firm and buzzes under your foot. The buzz is at least 30Hz. However, the wheel is actually locking, releasing, and locking again