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  • Golv v 1.6 2004 model - Warning sign of break fluid 9 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    I have changed the rear break pads and after i have changed the brake pads and refilled the break fluid. i get the warning sign of Stop break fluid owners manual. how to clear the warning sign?
  • Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Rattle from rear 11 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    I have a 2002 passat and there is rattle coming from the rear which loud and irritating. When i touch the brake it stops. I have had the types off and checked but everthing seems ok. The noise only occures when the car is moving.
  • Mazda 626 (1997 - 1999) - 99 2.0 clutch replacement 16 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    I have had the clutch changed recently on my car , and it seems ok , now the brake fluid warning light has come on twice in the last week and i have had to add fluid , this cant be right can it???? Any advice???
  • Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 03 2.0D Electrical Problems 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    These Problems came at the same time. Remote C/Locking wont lock but will unlock, Engine dissabled and brake fault warning,dash lights for indicators and seat belt and lights on not working, Is there a module that affects all these ? Would be very gratefull for any help
  • Leaving lights on 8 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    I was stuck on the North Circular-London-for 2.5 hours the other day, I also use the Blackwall Tunnel, with all it's problems. Why oh! why do people leave the headlights, fog lights and brake lights on when stationary? Has anyone done the math as to how much fuel is being used by 240 watts
  • Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2001 2.0 epc warning light on 12 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    hi i have recently replaced a brake master cylinder on my passat 2001 2.0 petrol but the EPC warning light went on is there any way to to fix this light thing with the ignition key and a combination of buttons.thanks in advance T
  • electrical fault mondeo lx estate 20 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    hi folks can anyone help please i have a fault with my mondeo estate, my dash stays lit and brake lights stay on unless i take my bulbs out then dash is fine does anyone know how to fix this problem please thanks
  • Ford Ka engine just turning off 26 Jul 2005 (Forum)
    I am having a problem where I am brakeing to a stand still and the engine cuts out. It mainly happens when I get to a roundabout and i need to then turn the ignition off then back again and it starts straight away. There is no shuddering or any thing. HELP HELP
  • Wheel trim cleaner 1 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    And the best wheel trim cleaner on the market for getting rid of brake dust which looks like its been there for 9 years, and what can only be described as nicotine stain yellow is...... ? (I know I could just buy new ones, but these are the original Rover ones which i'd like to clean up
  • Uneven light intensity. Vauxhall Omega 20 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    Vx. Omega 2.0L 16v auto box 1994 97K Hi guys, I've checked the contacts (there's no corrosion) & replaced bulbs, but I still can't get my brake lights or rear headlights to be of equal brightness. What should I look at next ? Cheers, Pete
  • leak in peugeot 406 9 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    I have an x reg 406 and its leaking water in the passenger footwell. I have taken it to an independent garage and they put a hose on the engine and the water was found to be leaking around the brake servo unit. They advised me to take it to a peugeot dealer where the dashboard might have to come
  • New Polo problems 6 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    I bought the new model Polo last December. Has anyone had problems with either squeeky brakes or water ingress/leakage into the hatch (if leakage, may be from rear wash-wipe). I'll get them done under warranty - but I'm just interested to know if others have experienced this. Best wishes
  • Safety Recalls 24 May 2003 (Forum)
    Is there a "non-trade" IE consumer accesible website that details safety recall campaigns that are live at present. I have summat very odd happenning to the brakes on my 2001 Ibiza and would like to find out if there is a more widespread issue. my garage (not a dealer) said that the part should
  • Rover 'knocking' noise 22 May 2003 (Forum)
    I haven't driven my car for a while (Rover 220sdi) and after jacking up the car and checking the front brakes, following a post yesterday, I took it for a spin. As soon as I pulled away there was a loud knocking noise coming from the rear of the car - this lasted a while but has now dissapeared
  • Front discs 13 Dec 2002 (Forum)
    Anyone know what causes front discs to rust? Just had to change my Peugeot 205 XLD front discs after an MOT failure due to rust. They were only two years old and I have done 15,000 miles on them. Perhaps I don't use the car enough or brake hard enough? Thanks.
  • Jeep Recalls 2 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    Anyone see/hear this article on the news this lunchtime? I just caught the end of it. Looked like problems with brake hubs shearing. Trouble is I couldn't make out whether it was just Cherokees or Grand Cherokees as well. Either way I'd better book my next service early if the garage is going
  • Shock absorber replacement 16 May 2002 (Forum)
    My MK2 Golf GTI has failed MOT due to failure of near side front shock absorber (as well as near side rear brake caliper). Are shock absorbers best replaced in pairs, or would one be OK ? Oh, and the exhaust is knackered as well so it's gonna be pricey. Matthew Kelly No, not that one.
  • New Punto bulb replacement 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    Can any one advise me how to access the rear of the nearside light cluster to change a brake light bulb on the 5 door New Punto?. I can find one release nut at the top, but not one lower down. (On the offside I can find two nuts) Thanks John
  • powetrain components 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    just a quick question: has anyone used powertrain brake discs, and if so, are they good, bad, or indifferent? is it worth paying slighty extra for a lucas disc? also mintex pads or powertain pads? it seems that several nationwide motor factors (partco, brown brothers, etc) sell them... any
  • Ford Focus TDCI Mark 2 - Ford Focus Steering wheel vibration 22 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    I am hoping someone can give me some idea of what to do, I feel like I have run out of options with this. I know it goes on a bit but please bear with me. Back in March 2008 it got to the point where the when braking there was a lot of noise from the back indicating
 

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