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• 156 Brembo brake upgrade 11 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Confession time. The standard brakes on an Alfa 156 leave a lot to be desired. Make it a 156 Sportwagon Turbo Diesel (about 20% heavier than a 2.0TS saloon) and they are a recipe for disaster. There, I've admitted that my rash purchase of an Italian car may not have been 100% wise..... I've
• Pattern part reassurance needed 12 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Perhaps someone can help with a two-part question. Changing brake discs on our KA3 (Japanese-built)Honda Legend Coupe and after some difficulty getting someone who could obtain the correct size as per what is currently fitted on the car not what is in most catalogue listings for the Legend, I
• is this logical? 20 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  with braking force balance, but got it checked anyhow. result was that the brakes are perfectly matched. next step was to take a local friendly mechanic (from Luther and Sons garage, Dorset - perhaps worth a mention on the good garages list) out in the car and see what he reckoned. anyhow with the two of us
• Brake's Corporate Funding 9 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  First off i'd just like to explain what my gripe is with Brake. Where as i of course support the aims of improving road safety and cutting casualties i dont feel Brake contribute anything to this. Im sure it was started with the best of intentions and aims. The charity was founded in 1992 after
• Avensis 2000 - Tail lights not working 19 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Both tail lights have stopped working. Bulbs are ok. Brake lights work ok. Are the tail lights on separate fuse?  
• Are you a 'driving passenger'? 29 May 2007 (Forum)
  I was wondering how many backroomers still 'drive' the car in which they are a passenger. Does your foot occasionally head instinctively for a non-existent brake pedal?
• Golf GTI Mk4 - Resurrect a Mk4 GTI or Not ? 20 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated £ 17.00   Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) £ 75.00   earside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded £ 20.00   Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule
• Peugeot 406 Diesel Estate Disk Brakes 9 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I've had a mass of problems with the brakes on my R Reg Peugeot 406 Diesel Estate. In just over one year, I have had the front disks on my R reg Peugeot Diesel Estate replaced 6 times due to wheel judder: Date Mileage Work carried out 12.03-01 72657 Changed front disks and pads 31.08.01 80821
• vectra 1.8 spark plug gap 16 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  hi all changing plugs but not sure of gap on these its a 1.8 r reg also how easy to change brake pads marty
• Lexus RX300 2006 62k mileage £4500 - Used vehicle not fit for purpose, dealer arguing 14 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  pipes, major oil leak, parking brake broken, tyre down to the rim. OSR & NSR bushes starting to separate, OSR & NSR brake pipes corroded, rear brake discs corroded, especially OSR rear. OSR brake bed plods missing (corroded off x 3, one wheel bearing gone, rev diff input shaft major oil loss, fuel
• Hyundai i20 1.2 litre Comfort 5 dr - Gross Negligence - Annual Service and MOT 25 May 2017 (Forum)
  the servicing documentation seemed rather lacking - with 43,000 miles on the clock, I was expecting a detailed report on the state of wear on my brake pads and discs all round - all unchanged from new, but apparently the technician had made no report on these important items. I was told not to worry as the car
• Hyundai i20 1.2 Petrol Classic 2012 - i20 Electric Power Steering - USB Audio Fault? 25 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Ever heard about the car's audio system affecting its electric power steering? At times, the steering becomes vague and hard to control; possibly because it stays stuck in low-speed (max. assistance) mode? Also, the brakes & steering sometimes behave strangely; sometimes pulling badly to one side
• Audi A3 - Audi A3 1.9TDI turbo loss 14 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  .     2 Weeks ago the problem was back, and I also noticed the brakes were not working right either.   I checked the brake servo hose (this was fine – only replaced 12months ago) and found the vac line which plugs on to the brake servo vac hose, near the vac pump (on the end
• Cleaning alloys - Mr Muscle? 30 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Apparently Mr Muscle oven cleaner does a great and easy job of cleaning brake dust from alloys. Is there any risk of damage to tyre or lacquer/wheel?
• Honda Civic - Engine performance 16 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  My Civic handbook shows the engine performance in PS and Kw. I am familiar with the use of BHP (Brake Horse Power) and kW but what is PS. royl
• Ford Focus saloon - Fuse blowing 16 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Bizarre situation: When headlights are switched on, fuse for brake light blows.  It hardly seems believable, any ideas??????? Need sanity saver...........................................mw
• Pressure bleeder question 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  when using a pressure brake bleeder does it matter if the drain hose is not submerged in fluid? cant really see why it should be , but i've noticed to "how to's" say it should be
• Runnning new pads in. 17 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Do I need to run new brake pads in? What's the best way to do it? -- Parp, Parp! Note: All Toad posts come with an implied smiley.
• Renault Clio - Creaking noise when steering to park or drive out 12 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  pressure. Same goes when I do the opposite of that to take out the car from the driveway. The car comes with hill start assist, electronic hand brake and autohold as it is an automatic. Just wondering if the sound is normal as there is always some sort of braking action compounding with so much steering. I
• Can I roll down without a traditional hand brake? 15 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  I parked somewhere and a large van parked 5 inch next to the driver side door. I could not open the door, when I got back to my car.  The obvious...