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• Nissan Primera III - Can a wheel bearing only make a noise under braking? 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  First, some background. My Primera (2000/X, 260,000 miles) has had, in the last 20,000 miles on the front near-side corner: 1 CV joint replacement due to ABS ring wear-out; 1 wheel bearing; 1 lower wishbone and drop-link from where I kerbed the car in inclement weather; New brake discs and pads
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  Disc fever 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After its last service at our local Honda dealer, my wife was told her November 2004 Jazz (37,000 miles) needed new rear pads and discs, pads through wear...
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  Brake back mountain 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new model Audi A4 2.7TDI auto, which I bought new last April. I have had automatics for over 30 years, and when taking your foot of the throttle...
• How to drive an autobox 15 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Tried to email this to HJ direct from his on-line Telegraph column this week, but the system confused my computer. Answering one guy, HJ once again insisted that left-foot braking is best when driving an automatic because, as I understood it, autos cover more ground during an emergency stop
• Dacia Sandero - servicing rear drum brakes on my Dacia Sandero 29 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  What is the tightening torque of the centre retaining nut?
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  Volkswagen vans get automatic braking as standard 31 May 2017 (News)
  
• brake caliper fiesta 8 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  is it an allen bolt that holds the caliper together under those plastic caps if so what size are they thanks? fiesta mk3 (need to change pads)
• Nissan Almera - Almera MOT Brake trouble!! 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  miles or so, I noticed the brake warning lamp had illuminated. I was unaware at the time that it was for the main brakes, and I had always assumed it was a handbrake light for the handbrake system only. (Silly I know-never assume check!!!!!)  So I slowed right down and gently applied the handbrake
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  Total de-feet 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You seem to be stressing the use of left foot braking whilst manoeuvring only, where I can see your point if you have to use the accelerator. However,...
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  Why has the brake booster failed in my wife's brand new Audi TT? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently purchased a brand new Audi TT 2.0TFSI Coupe. After just 800 miles, a constant hissing noise developed from around the brake pedal. We...
• Warranty and Brakes 11 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  My car is still under its manufacturer's warranty and I need the brake pads replacing on the front and possibly rear.  I am pretty reluctant to pay inflated dealer prices but have read conflicting statements as to whether using non-OEM pads (for example) would invalidate the manufacturer's
• BMW 3 Series - Handbrake light stays on? 16 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  My BMW 320d handbrake light stays on even when the handbrake is down. The dashboard says 'braking system drive moderately' with the handbrake sign next to it, the brake pads need doing & it says that on the vehicle status so not sure if the dashboard message has anything to do
• Automatic Ford Galaxy Zetec diesel 2014 - Exorbitant price for replacement foot brake rubber 22 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Ford quoted me £37 just to supply replacement cover pad on my foot brake & I can't find a cheaper equivalent on Ebay or Amazon that will fit. Measurements of pedal are approx. 11cms. wide at top tapering to c. 8cms. at bottom. Length is c. 7cms. Anyone able to help?
• Dodge Challenger 2015 - What brakes do I need to replace? 1 May 2021 (Forum)
  Recently took car in for recall, and they gave me this piece of paper: https://i.imgur.com/eSntAEF.jpg I'm a complete i****, can someone tell me:  - What brake discs I should replace  - What bake pads I should replace Guessing all of them?  Just
• Volvo XC90 - Volvo XC90 - faulty brakes 25 May 2019 (Forum)
  -morley-investigates-new-volvo-xc90-faulty-brakes-could/ This is what motoring journalism should be. Not fawning over the latest model and soft-touch plastics, but giving credit where it's due, and outing bad design/build when it's clearly evident.   
• VW Polo - Emergency braking engaged for no reason 23 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Coming home this evening, I was rounding a corner at 30mph when the emergency braking kicked in for a second. It scared me witless. I should have a dashcam video. I will report this to the manufacturer. However, I’ve had a stream of faults from my car, a new VW Polo, and a loaner while mine
• Any - Automatic Braking 16 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  We all welcome safety improvements.  I notice an increasing number of cars with collision avoidance automatic braking of the car if a crash is likely. The theory seems excellent.  But what happens after a few years to its reliability ?  How do garages check it's state
• Autos L. Foot braking 22 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  the natural thing for me is to operate the brake with the R foot and surely instinct in that situation has to be right. Any thoughts?
• Audi A3 Sportback - Brake disc discolouration 18 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I have had a brand new Audi A3 Sportback for about three weeks. It is kept outside and has only done about 250 miles. From day 1, the brake discs have shown signs of yellowy discolouration, such that the front discs now appear almost gold in colour. I assume that this is an oxidation/rust issue
• Rover 25 1.4 year W reg 2000 - Brake warning light flashing ocassionally only 20 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    The red warning brake light has recently earlirer this week started to light up ocassionally on the instrument dash board panel, but the red light does not stay on. Is this a warning indicator light and does it apply to the front pads on front wheels or the shoes on rear