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  • 1 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    I wish HJ would stop banging on about left-foot braking, amongst other things. By his logic, manual car drivers must be lethal yet we never hear of such a case. It is just a case of old people driving automatics who should not be driving.
  • LDV Maxus 2007 - Fuse 6 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Anyone help me identify the correct fuse for the middle brake light, on the back door of a Maxus mini bus. I've tried utoob and tinternet to no available. Any help much appreciated please.
  • any - Obstructions on hills 10 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    If there is an obstruction on a steep hill, the convention is that the vehicle coming uphill has priority, irrespective of which side of the road the obstruction is on. Does the same rule apply to trucks? Which is the bigger problem for HGVs-brake fade or clutch wear?
  • MoT Data for Perth 5 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    Agree. A good car should have a secure interior and exterior. This is not just about the vehicle wrapping perth but also how safe you are on the road. The percentage of brakes failure is alarming. It is good to know that officials are doing
  • Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - 05 1.2 handbrake travel 23 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    could you please tell me how to limit the hand brake travel prior to mot test thanks john
  • rover 214 i clutch 6 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    any one help? i have a 93 rover 214 8 valve and have just put a new clutch in it. but the pedal still seems to be higher than the brake pedal. is there any adjustment anywhere for this?
  • PS = HP ? 31 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    Hi Can someone tell me if Ps is the same measurement as HP? e.g 110Ps = 110 HP. And also, whats the difference between HP and BHP? I Know that BHP is more but what dose BRAKE mean, or is it BREAK........?
  • Handbrake Stuck! Pug 306. 6 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    When I release the handbrake the brakes are still on. I\'ve tried gently going back and forward to release them but no joy yet. Its a N reg Peugeot 306 by the way. Any ideas?
  • Quick Saxo Query 5 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    Hi guys. Got my sisters car to service now and i was hoping someone in the know could tell me what the minimum brake disc thickness for this model is? it's a 1998 1.1l saxo. Cheers Richard
  • What will this little lot cost? 24 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Hi, How much roughly do you think the following would cost on a 528i bmw? repair of rust to rear spoiler (small amount) Service interval 2 by BMW New rear brakes
  • Citroen ZX handbrake 30 Jan 2001 (Forum)
    When the back of my ZX hatchback is loaded and I go over a bump the back brakes come on. I can feel this through the handbrake lever when the car is 'bounced' when stationary. Any ideas?
  • 2010 Toyota Avensis Tr 2.0 D-4D - can someone please help with buying car 12 Jan 2021 (Forum)
    certificate Mileage98,218 miles MOT test number6069 3847 6434 Test location View test location Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii
  • Mini Cooper S Coupe - Second hand car problems from purchase 30 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    ’. On the test drive the concern regarding noise from the brakes was highlighted to the sales person who stated it will be due to the vehicle standing for a time. Agreement was reached to purchase this vehicle but when it was due to be picked up (Friday
  • 24 May 2019 (Forum)
    "It takes several seconds to move a right foot from accelerator to brake". HJ, you know that's not true, so why write it? Perhaps you could also finally explain why drivers of manual transmissions don't appear to suffer "pedal confusion" to the same lethal degree?
  • Another Skoda for Avant? 26 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Sadly, I think that, like me, he's probably too old. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2377951/Skoda-unveils-gigantic-man-pram-complete-20-inch-alloys-brake-lights-hydraulic-suspension.html
  • Tractors get speeding tickets too. 11 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/7178917.stm "1957 Ferguson ....It looks lovely and shiny but it doesn't have any brakes or lights and a top speed of 3mph," he said.
  • New M6, Colt 3-dr, Lancer, Passat 16 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    I've read elsewhere that the new Passat will have "an electronic parking brake". Not seen any more detail than that, but I don't feel entirely comfortable with the idea...!
  • pug306td 96 electrics 6 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    Please could you help with this problem, my rear back lights are blinking like a xmas tree. Indicator flashing but goes off when brakes are pressed this happens when main headlights are on. Dashboard lights dim as well.
  • Any - Latest Wheeler Dealers 4 Jan 2024 (Forum)
    I love this programme but just wondered how that guy can change the brakes without getting a spot of dirt on his white t shirt when I get covered in oil just pulling the dipstick out!
  • Chevrolet Epica Vcdi manual - CSC hydraulic fluid 29 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    Where is the hydraulic fluid reservoir for a clutch system? is it drawing from the PAS reservoir?   Ive got brake reservoir and PAS reservoir and washer bottle, nothing else   cheers      
 

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