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• One wheel harder too turn than the other side 31 May 2021 (Forum)
  is the brake hose.    I have jacked it up and spun the wheel and it is definetely harder than the other side, however when the engine is on and I spin the wheel its easier? Could this be a brake hose problem, because when the engine is on the servo is releasing some pressure from
• MK4 Golf 130TDI - Brake Disc Rubbing on Calliper Bracket 24 May 2021 (Forum)
  Hi I have recently fitted new front pads and discs however, the back of the disc is rubbing against the calliper bracket. The disc looks identical...
• Ford Focus Mk 2 - ESP light on dash 9 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  a OBD2 tester on it and it showed no fault codes or pending codes.One thing I have noticed recently is when I reverse down my sloping cul de sac street,when I brake there is a bit of a grinding noise from the rear wheel (not sure which one yet) but braking in forward makes no noise,I will check the shoes
• Audi A6 2005 - New Duel mass and clutch kit fitted making noises 28 May 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all, I am wondering if anyone can help. I have put a new clutch in my Audi A6 while I was on I did the Duel mass flywheel and the clutch slave cylinder replaced the brake fluid (as it shares a tank with the clutch slave cylinder) and blead the brakes and the new slave cylinder. When the car
• Lexus CT 200h - Auto Gearbox Best Practice 10 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, My first ever car with an auto gearbox is a 2015 Lexus CT200h. I’m after some best practice advice on the following subjects: ***Should I drop it into ‘N’ at the traffic lights or should I hold it in ‘D’ and keep the brakes on until the lights change to green? ***I’ve not been bothering
• Citroen C3 - Fix or sell 25 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hey,  Have just had a service at local dealer and been told I need new brake pads and disks, replacement rear bump stops and rear coil springs need replacing. Also differential seals and injector seals need replacing. MOT is due by the end of the month but I've been quoted approx
• Chrysler PT cruiser - AM I mad? 12 May 2018 (Forum)
  An elderly neighbour has decided to dispose of his PT Cruiser 2 litre auto.. No faults, needs front brakes doing . still got MOT...  Have another elderly friend who needs a cheapo car , so have given neighbour £200 for it, (it drives like a dream, tyres nearly new
• Any - No MOT For Cars Over 40 years Old? 17 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I'm concerned about all classic, vintage and veteran cars coming on to the road without any kind of compulsory  safety inspection. I realise that modern emissions criteria and brake efficiency tests can't be applied to older vehicles. A major question is what construction and usage
• 2009 Seat Ibiza - Caliper Pins loose and turning but not coming out 15 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hello folks, I'm currently doing front brake pads on 09 Seat Ibiza with FSIII calipers. The caliper pins on one side were stuck and far too tight, eventually got them loose however they are now spinning without coming out.   The caliper pins are 7mm allen pins with a smooth
• Renault Megane Dynamique 2007 mk2 - Renault Megane 1.6 2007 starter problem 9 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hello, I own the above vehicle (Renault Megane mk2, 2007-57reg). It has done about 60k or so, and we have had the vehicle for about 3 years now. Recently we have had issues when starting the car. It has a push button start key.  When we press brake & start
• Ford Zetec. Petrol. 1.4. 2004 year model. - Rubbing noise at low speed from engine. 21 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  MOT and had the clutch replaced at Ford Service centre outside Nottingham. I do not think it is the brakes as car brakes quite normally and does show any odd characteristics when driving. Low rubbing noise is intermittent usually when you take foot of accerallator pedal. Not when
• Ford Focus CC diesel - £942 for a service and work - pants pulled down? 7 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Just a general question. Took my 6 year old Focus CC turbo diesel (38000 miles) in for a service today.  I knew the brakes needed looking at (advisory on my last service) and I requested an air-con check. Service = £195, air-con check = £30. So I'd
• Grand Scenic 1.6 VVT Dynamique (2005) - Grand Scenic servicing suggestions? 3 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Just bought a Grand Scenic (2005) with 40k miles (true mileage) on the clock. Had timing belt replaced and serviced about a year ago. Brakes screech and I can hear a squeaking sound when driving along without brakes applied. I want to get the car serviced (serviced about a year ago) and do
• KIA Ceed Estate - 3 month warranty on used car through a dealer 5 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I have just purchased a used Kia Ceed through a car dealer, the vehicle is a '10 reg. I thought it might have a few problems, clutch engages very quickly, white smoke from exhaust on cold start, slightly crunchy brakes, so I took it into my local KIA dealer to get them checked out. They tell me
• Vauxhall Vectra B - Vectra 2.0 DTi 2001 ABS fault 23 May 2012 (Forum)
  on (not the ABS light) as soon as I pull away or rev, the light goes out. I've checked the activator rings and they look OK,but quite rusty. Vacuum fault ? No noise from under the bonnet,brake fluid normal Runs fine,turbo kicks in fine.If I brake hard over a manhole cover in the wet the ABS works
• Any Make - Self Drive Cars 15 May 2012 (Forum)
  straight off the production line, so how would this "Concept" work with a mixture of makes of cars including old models, are they fitted with standard brakes, or is there an electrical induction system installed that won't wear out. The braking is only one question
• Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi Econetic 95 CO2 - how good is it ? 7 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I am seriously considering purchasing this car but a few niggles concern me. The brakes are a little soft at the beginning of brake pressure and the ride and comfort levels over bumps tends to be a bit choppy, the clutch - read below. Also on the test car I drove the clutch bite
• eco driving - does it conflict with Roadcraft? 28 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Bit of an unfair question on the surface of it, so I'll elaborate....   Anticipation, observation and "acceleration sense" (i.e. looking ahead and staying off the gas rather than braking at last minute) seem to be common skills required in both driving disciplines. However
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 04 1.6 Rear brake discs 22 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise, I have the rear discs with the bearing in my 1.6 Hdi 307 and the NS one is making a noise. The pads were replaced about 2 months ago...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 front brake pad replacement with 5mm left? 13 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Service in August indicated front pads were '85% worn', garage (not our local Ford dealer) wanted to replace them. Didn't take that at face value and...