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• charges for a service 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  ok just had the car serviced one of the itemised charges is "brake cleaner" for a couple of quid considering its the 1st service on a new car, the front disks were already nice and shiny, and the rear drums cannot be accessed easily (fairly certain they wont have had the drums off) what
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 01 2.0 Hdi Which brake pads / discs? 26 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  My front pads and discs are mintex (box set) that I got 2 years ago (25000 miles) They now have a fairly deep groove on both sides and now make a fairly...
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 2008 1.6 HDi engine races 17 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  !!!. Very occasionally, when I release the accelerator in order to brake, the engine appears to continue to accelerate and I have to "fight" to get the brakes to operate. It is not caused by me accidentally continuing to press the accelerator ... I have checked. On reaching the top of a steep hill
• Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 08 1.6 Handbrake failure 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Folks Just back from hol's to find my parents new meriva rolled away with h/brake on & demolished a garage wall & severly damaged the rear of the car! Now I said why wasn't it in Park as its an Auto & they have told me it doesn't have Park. I haven't had a chance to do any research yet but do
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.6 Rear Wheel bearing 1 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  also like a some confirmation of my diagnosis of the wheel bearing being at fault in the first place. I get a metalic grinding sound from the nearside rear wheel when I apply the brake pedal. I have removed the rear drums on both sides on the rear axles and there is plently of "meat" left on the shoes
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 06 2 Electronic Handbrake Towing issues 19 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi there, I'm a new member with an issue regarding the Electronic hand brake on my C-Max. I've recently had the Alternator go which has then cause the battery to die and after taking it to a very unhelpful garage (no courtesy car and a 1 MONTH window for fixing it) I'm going to be forced to jump
• Puzzling driving test question 21 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My son is about to sit his driving test and we've been going through the practical questions that now form part of the test. Most are sensible (how to check levels, tyres etc) but one seems really odd to me - Question "Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear." Model answer
• Daewoo Nubira (1997 - 2003) - 51 Reg 2.0 Litre - Creaking Noise O/S Wheel area 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi When I brake there is a creaking/ grinding noise coming from the front passenger side of my Daewoo Nubira Estate... It isn't the brake pads as these have been replaced and in the past it has been regreased around that area (under tyhe car) and been ok for a while however it is back
• Almera rear brakes 20 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  2000 Turbo Diesel After my wife reported that ominous grinding sound, I bought a set of pads and tried to fit them last night - a half-hour job I thought. The...
• Skoda Elegance 1.9TDI 5/2003 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  to ask local Skoda garage if they can consult their computer to check if brake fluid etc has been done. Was considering oil & filter change, brake fluid swop (DOT4?), Coolant change (probaly 5 year anti-freeze). When is the cambelt due on these, and do you require tensioners etc (405 still on original
• VW Golf lights problem, Please Help ! 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hope anyone out there can help with a problem on my MK 4 VW Golf TDI 130. Have noticed both brake light bulbs blown & the high level light is lit slightly at either end. I have not yet replaced the blown bulbs cause just seen this evening. When the brake is applied the high level light works
• ABS Fault - Renault Scenic 1.8 Ltr 12 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Has anybody else suffered a fault in the Antilock Braking System on their Renault Scenic? And if so, were you able to obtain redress from Renault ? - 45,000 miles - 52 Reg. but just out of warranty - Paid £1,009 to have ABS Control Unit replaced. Started car on my drive and the brake warning
• Golf III ABS exchange 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I've had to replace the ABS ECU on my Golf III VR6 and bought it (used) complete with the pump. Yesterday I removed the old one and fitted the new one in it's place. I used a pressurised bleed kit and pushed all the air out of the system, but still there the brakes are not fully working as I can
• Vauxhall Corsa - Can't Get Drum Off! 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone I have the rear binding brake issue on a Corsa that all Vauxhalls seem to suffer from. I have a high pitched squeeling from the left rear and a deep rumble when applying brake pressure. This was supposedly sorted out by my local garage six months ago, but the car is now parked 20
• VW Golf TDI 130 Mk4 30 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  2 incredibly annoying problems have just turned up separately on my 2002 Golf....... The first one started this morning when I opened the front door to see the car with the brake lights all lit up! Tried the fuses but no difference and then gently pulled the brake pedal (its not loose
• VW Golf - Rear Wheel Bearing Question 19 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  that this click sound is due to the torque setting of the hub nut, is this a correct assumption? My rear wheels have drum brakes. A quick glance in a haynes manual shows that the taper bearing is held in place by this hub nut plus a lock ring and pin. The torque applied to the hub nut seems quite low considering
• VW Passat 97' sport saloon 23 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  to move when u look at it but I can feel it with my foot. Only other way I can describe it is when my old Vectra had ABS problems and I pressed the brake peddle it used to judder as the brakes came on/off. It's like that but only a slight movement. Don't know what it is ut would like to know If I'm
• Newton's third law takes a holiday 20 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  MoT time came round recently and I found myself at the test station in a pit with the tester looking at the Synergie's brake disks. The Lucas brakes have a single piston in a floating caliper. The rods on which the caliper floats are shiny, greased and protected by intact gaiters, and the caliper
• Engine running away 24 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 18 month old Ford Ka and the engine has started to accelerate unexpectedly. When I brake to walking pace and then change down to second, on releasing the clutch the car accelerates away. I have to keep my foot on the brake when in a 30 zone to avoid speeding. Also when I press the clutch
• Mondeo ABS - symptoms of failure 5 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  The car is a 97R Mondeo Ghia 2.0 Estate - 85,000 miles. Some time ago, I asked if backroomers had experienced a squawk from under the bonnet (when starting off, after braking sharply, or latterly when going over a bump). The suggestions of incorrect belt tension and worn bearings proved negative