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  The brake pads in my Nissan Navara only last 10,000 miles - where can I find better quality ones? 30 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I can't find anywhere that sells front brake pads for my Nissan Navara. I would prefer to get better than standard, as they are rubbish and have not lasted...
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  What is causing our Volkswagen Polo DSG to hiccup when pulling away? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2010 Volkswagen Polo with DSG has shown exactly the same bad characteristics as AD of Chorley has experienced. The problem, which took ages to...
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  New tyres affecting steering 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Cooper S with Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres (run flat) on. I had the o/s/r changed for new as I had a puncture. The n/s/r is part worn with...
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  I've found an easy way of repairing the hydraulic master cylinder on classic cars such as Minis. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  One of your readers couldn't get his 1962 Mini's master cylinder replaced. You suggested changing the anterior running gear with that from a later Mini...
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  Should the brakes on a 2007 Volkswagen Polo be seizing on because of rain? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My granddaughter has a 2007 Polo 1.4. Two days ago she started the car as usual and endeavoured to drive off. She released the handbrake and found that...
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 93 1.9D Grinding clattering noise on braking! 18 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I have this grinding noise when I brake that gets louder and deeper the more I push the pedal ending in a kind of grinding clattering noise as I stop. I have had the problem with the brake calipers seizing before which made a similar noise but I had them replaced (and all the other bits
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  Should I swap my Kia Sportage for a Dacia Duster? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia Sportage, which is reliable but expensive to insure and service. I am considering a near-new Dacia Duster as a swap, would this be a good replacement?...
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  When replacing brake discs, can I reuse the brake pads? 22 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the front discs on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class as they've worn below the minimum thickness. When I measured them, I saw that the pads still...
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  The brakes are not working properly in my new car - what could be the problem? 17 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my Citroen C3. We just bought it last week and I have noticed that every so often (usually when in 1st or 2nd gear) the brakes virtually...
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  Megane brake fault - Should I expect Renault to pay for the repair? 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Renault Megane was serviced three weeks ago. The brake pedal was falling to the floor, they ran a diagnostic test and replaced the pipe. Unfortunately...
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  Should my Porsche be fixed under warranty? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Porsche Cayman S will be three years old in several days time and so earlier this week I had JCT600 in Newcastle carry out an 'end of warranty...
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  Brand new car, engine cuts out, no brakes, no steering! 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My good friend recently took delivery of a brand new Mercedes-Benz saloon car. With just 35 miles on the clock. Going down hill at 60mph and approaching...
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  Thanks for advising left-foot braking when driving automatic vehicles. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  It is rare that I use the left-foot braking advice that you give for driving automatics. However, I am sure it saved me from an accident recently when...
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  I have a brake fluid warning light in my Peugeot 306 but the brakes feel fine. What's wrong with it? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a warning light on my 1996 Peugeot 306 diesel turbo. I know that the warning light indicates a low brake fluid level. When I first found the problem...
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  Convertible to cash 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Redundancy and a change of lifestyle are forcing me to part with my BMW 330Ci Sport coupe. I purchased the car, new and to my own loaded spec, in March...
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  Worner bothers 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My problem concerns my 2007/57 Audi A8 3.0 TDI, which has covered 31,500 miles. Recently, the brake wear indicator flagged that I needed new front at rear...
• Diesel on road 3 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Just got back from an extremely unpleasant episode on the A38 in Devon. It's dual carriageway, but has lots of hills. I came over the crest of a hill near Exeter at about 65MPH, only to see the traffic in front of me stationary. I stamped hard on the brakes, only to find the car (Xsara
• Golf brake failure 3 20 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I always welcome the end of the story from other backroomers so here's mine. The story so far. VW Golf Mk 4 with a brake fluid leak from the left rear brake pipe where it joins the caliper. There were no pipes in the UK apparently even though this is a known fault with Audi A3s according to HJ. Had
• Nissan Qashqai - Pitted brake discs on 4 year old car 11 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, We purchased a 2012 Qashqai at the turn of the year. My wife mentioned the there was a slight judder when braking. My own fault but I kind of dismissed it at the time. Recently I drove car and I could feel it more. So I called the dealership we bought it from and they advised
• Any - Bubble Bubble, Boiling Brake Fluid Trouble. 8 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Been having some discussion/argument elsewhere on this.  http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=149612#p1692651 Current issue is a bit of a 'tis/t'isnt on whether brake fluid boiling in, say the rear brakes is likely to kill the master cylinder (I assume