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• skoda octavia vrs tdi - brake caliper bracket bolts tool 5 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  
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• Renault Clio - Rubbing noise when braking at low speed to stop 26 May 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, I have started to notice a new faint rubbing sound on my brand new clio when braking from low speed of about 5 mph to come to a full stop. The car has done about 1600 miles so I assume the brake should be bedded in by now. It doesn’t sound like metallic which could happen if a pebble would
• VolvoXC40 auto - Uneven braking 26 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  Bought in late 2019 prior to the pandemic has kept our mileage low at 9000 so far. Very early on we experienced a hunting/ hopping feel when braking or coming to a full stop. Reported at each of the 2 services. Initially we were told that rust had built up on brake discs because of the low mileage
• Vauxhall Zafira B - Brake and rear lights not work 25 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Everything electrical works perfectly except yesterday I noticed the main brake lights had stopped working, bulbs are fine, all connections I can check easily are good and the high level brake light works? I then realised the rear lights are also not working (same bulbs) as I said everything
• Volkswagen Golf - VW Brakes Pulling Unpredictably 18 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  After many years I'm just wondering if anyone else had a problem. In the 1980s I owned, I think 3 new Polos and 3 new MkII Golfs over probably 6 years . I did a lot of M6 cruising and always the brakes pulled unpredictably to one side or the other (wet and dry) when braking behind
• Focus mk1 - Ford focus mk1 brakes 17 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all first time on anything like these sites. I had my mot 2 days ago it failed on two front hoses which I'm cool with. But also failed on imbalance brakes on the rear local garage took them apart cleaned them had a look etc all looks fine as they did them 12 months ago. I had a look myself
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  50p tyre wear? 26 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 A1 TDi recently had a service. I have been advised that the tyres are wearing like a 50 pence piece. What could be the reason for this?
• 2003 VW polo 1.4 - Rear brake rip-off? 24 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, Just went to the garage and my rear off side brakes were all corroded.  They said the wheel wasn't turning properly.  I know nothing about cars but it looked pretty rusty.  Apparently it needs full new assembly - housing, discs calipers etc.  The bloke told
• Ford Fiesta 1998 - Replacing Brake caliper 15 May 2013 (Forum)
  Ford Fiesta has a seized piston so I have brought another second hand hoping to replace the seized one.    However I have fallen at the the first hurdle, The purchased brake caliper has come with the flexi brake pipe attached where they have just cut the hose. I am
• Ford Ka, 2010 model - brake pad/ disc replacement 2 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All Son's girlfriend needs brakes and pads replacing on a 10 reg Ka, and because she's skint I may volunteer to take it on myself. Could someone please tell me whether Ka brake replacement is any trickier than the relatively simple procedure on the Focus; and if so
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  Restoring brakes on an old car 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am restoring a 1965 Morris Minor. All brake cylinders have been replaced due to corrosion. Should I use this opportunity to change to silicone based...
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  Yaris Disc brakes 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 52 yaris and the front discs are quite rusty and need changing. Is there a disc that is more tolerant to getting wet? I use the car quite infrequently...
• Mini cooper S 2006 - Bleeding brakes 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  Ive just replaced all the Brake pads on Mini cooper S 2006 model. I had to strip the rear calipers to free the adjuster for the handbrake. ive re filled with fluid and bled the rear brakes but they still feel spongey. Would i be as well bleeding the whole system( front
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 96 1.6 Car been runnning on low brake fluid 9 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Only had my car 2 weeks but a garage pointed out that the brake fluid level is insufficient. It is just below the min mark but should be nearer the max mark. I have been told that whilst driving with low fluid air could have got in to the system and it would need bleeding at a cost of £25
• Do cars need rear brakes? 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  No doubt those with greater knowledge will point out some compelling reasons why they do, but on a motorcycle I never used the back brake at all except when it was very slippy and I used it instead of the front, the same applies when I am riding on a bicycle. Many racers on both powered
• Audi 80/90 Mk 1 (1986 - 1991) - brake assembly paste 22 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where I can get the white (lithium based?) grease used to lubricate the caliper slide pins on the brakes? It's the stuff that comes in a small foil sachet with the caliper overhaul kits. Audi are willing to sell me the stuff for £35 VAT for 100gms. I would prefer to pay less
• clutch bleeding..before or after brakes 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  ok i changed a caliper and have now got spongey brakes and a wierd clutch( only bled the one caliper so far) so i know the sequence for doing the 4 wheels bleeding , but when do i do the clutch or doesnt it matter when? it shares the resovuior with the brakes , and has what i believe is called
• Rear brake pads.Softer Compound? 19 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi,this may be a shot in the dark,I own a Rover 96 420 TD,my other form of transport which is used only in the summer is a 1100 Honda Trike.My question is this,I have fitted a thumb rear brake and as a consequence of that the rear brakes aren't as good as they might be,they are NOT servo assisted.I
• which brake pads for my Pug 306? 8 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  thanks to everyone for the replies regarding my 'poor braking' on my 306. Im glad to say ive improved them a little by adjusting the shoes up and then tightening the handbrake. As ive only got budget pads on the front i think i might upgrade them (even though they have loads left in them)i kinda