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• Ford Fiesta - Brake pedal feel changed 28 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  I have recently put some mintex m1144 pads on my car with new discs and did the bed in procedure. After this the pedal felt solid and the brakes came on almost instantly when pressing the pedal. Now after a couple of weeks, the pedal feels softer. There is no air or anything in the lines because
• Ford fiesta mk6 zetec s 1.6 petrol - One side brake hotter than other side 20 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hello, I have noticed recently that the passenger side front brakes are getting around 6-7 degrees hotter than the drivers side front. I took the brakes on that side apart and checked the caliper and it goes in and out easily no problem. I regreesed the slider pins and made sure the ears
• Daihatsu Skywing - Assymetric flow in the braking system 23 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Using a syringe to flush and bleed the rear brakes, it'll suck OK but it blows very slowly, Stripped and cleaned both wheel cylinders. They weren't bad, and it didn't make much difference. Connecting syringe directly to the brake pipe going forward gives fast bi-directional flow
• Honda Jazz - Rattling noise from rear tyre when brake 18 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  from the rear tyre side when I brake the car. The noise is more obvious when I drive the car down the hill. What problem could it be? Why there is a rattling noise? Could it be a parking brake problem? Please advise. Thank you.
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus - Rhythmic noise when braking / coming 13 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  sound like the brake pads although, naturally,  the brakes are being applied at this point. Any ideas what it might be? The car is going back to the garage today and I don't want to be fobbed off as I have just bought the car from them and want the issue resolved. Cheers.
• Dazzling Brake Lights 23 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Following someone in traffic who insists on holding the car stationary on the footbrake so the brake lights dazzle peircingly, is really annoying. One tip I can pass on is putting main beam on thereby flooding the back of their car with light, which helps much reduce the contrast
• Agila 2006 1.2 Twinport - Loud high pitch squeak from rear wheel ... 26 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Got a Very high piched Squeek ( like abird chirping ) from rear wheel .. Not a Rumble / not brake shoe noise / much higher pitch noise . Can be more noticable at very low speeds even at 1 mile per hour and a t the point of driving off from standing ..   Noise
• Ford Focus Estate - 2015 Focus 1.6 TDCi Brake Fluid Reservoir Leak 17 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hi folks I own a 2015 Focus 1.6 TDCI estate with 18k miles. Over the past few days I've noticed brake and clutch fluid seeping out from under the reservoir cap. (The reservoir is shared for both systems). The level is just above the minimum and the amount coming out is small
• Audi A4 - Brake warning light on startup 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  My 2003 A4tdi has recently started showing a brake warning light on strt up. This goes out when I press the brake peel and dons,t come on again until the next time the car has been left overnight. I initially thought it was down to the car being left on a slope but this has now been dis proved
• Vauxhall Insignia Sport Tourer 2010 - Brake Discs / Pads 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I have been getting a slight grinding sounds from OSF wheel area when turning right on smaller roundabouts and tighter junctions.   This morning there was quite strange noise from the OSF brake when using a slightly heavy braking to a junction. Possibly a grinding sounds
• 2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 (55 PS) - Handbrake Cable Adjustment 31 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  My car went into the garage last week for the rear brake drums servicing (the brakes were binding). The mechanic said the handbrake cable on the driver's side is stretched so it might be worth replacing both completely - the passenger side is stretched but not as bad. Anyway, he adjusted
• Ford MondeoLX 2005 hatchback - Front suspension/Brakes 7 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  ABS warning light comes on mainly after an hour of fast driving without touching the brakes.    On other occasions when I brake I hear a graunching noise from the front accompanied by small jolts from the front as if the car was tripping over a step accompanied by the ABS light
• Peugeot 307 - Brake fluid sensor fault code 5383 8 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  My 10 yr car has an intermittent fault displaying low brake fluid. My local garage has diagnosed as fault code 5383, brake fluid sensor electrical fault. No live feed is reaching the sensor. It has been suggested to take my car to peugeot as there could be a wiring loom issue. This sounds
• BMW 320d 04 - Knocking noise when braking 18 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, just wandered if someone can give me some pointers. A short while ago I had the front wishbones replaced in my car as the rubbers were worn and I was getting alot of knocking sounds, along with a knock when I applied brakes, and thought this was all linked due to the worn links. Everything else
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  Engine management light illuminated after brake change 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I changed the brake pads on a Mazda6 2008 2.0d sport and after this the engine management light came on. Would this have anything to do with changing the...
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  Handbrake comes up too high - why? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my handbrake come right up sometimes until I give the footbrake a pump, when it reverts to the normal five notches?
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  Peugeot 1007 automatic fault 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  While driving the car stopped and on the screen it came up automatic fault the car wouldnt go into gear i switched off the engine and restatred it it was...
• Peugeot 307 SW - Peugeot 307 SW -brake fluid leak 2 May 2011 (Forum)
    hi, had a warning light come up on my 307 sw 1.6 diesel   checked and my brake fluid in the reserve tank had gone. topped it up and all seemed ok   couple days later the warning came back on again, topped up again and checked for leaks
• Did the garage con me? 11 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I took my car in for new brake pads and a brake fluid change to a garage (well known chain) - which shall remain nameless for the moment - in November. I went back a few hours later and paid for the work, assuming they had done their job correctly. However, I went to my usual garage
• ford fiesta 1.3 1995 n reg - how to test electrics as no brake lights 21 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  could you help me to pinpoint what is wrong with Ants car. his brake lights are not working. i checked the bulbs with a meter, 21w 5 and they both are ok. no voltage to the light fittings when pressed.  disconnected the brake light switch, shorted the switch on both sides