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  Any tips to help me replace my Renault Scenic's rear brake discs? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to replace the rear brake discs on my Renault Scenic. It looks pretty straightforward, but has anyone done it before and have they learnt anything...
• Vauxhall Zafira B - Brake and rear lights not working? 23 May 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all, my 55 zafira 1.6 life (petrol) has all of a sudden developed an issue I really can't seem to solve.  Everything electrical works perfectly except yesterday I noticed the main brake lights had stopped working, bulbs are fine, all connections I can check easily are good
• Honda Stream CRV - Hot brake discs 27 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  . However when I took the car in for a brake test on a rolling road  (Kwik Fit) I was told that everything was a 'pass' including the 'brakes binding' test.  The MOT is not due till the summer. Should I just keep on driving and not worry? Driving an import, I am rather anxious about anything
• Vauxhall Zafira B-Brake and rear lights not work? 4 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi all, my 55 zafira 1.6 life (petrol) has all of a sudden developed an issue I really can't seem to solve. Everything electrical works perfectly except yesterday I noticed the main brake lights had stopped working, bulbs are fine, all connections I can check easily are good and the high
• Ford transit - Brake problems 17 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Hello. I was wondering if you might be able to confirm what the ford technician told me.  I have a 2010 3.5 tonne hi roof ford transit which has developed a worrying symptom. While heavy and trying to slow from motorway speeds, the brake pedal slowly travels down to the buklhead
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 29-07-2017 Part 2 7 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  I'm not convinced by this "always left-foot-brake in automatics" notion. It may be fine and dandy if you never again have to drive a manual car, but if you do, your feet will be confused, your reactions slowed and the risk of an accident increased. And a lot of us drive both manuals and automatics
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  Is it risky to buy a high-mileage car? 27 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is it wise to buy a Ford Mondeo (2010 model) with 155,000 miles on the clock?
• Brake disc problems 11 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I've been contemplating how frequently folk on this forum complain that they have been advised by a dealer or at MOT to have brake discs replaced due to wear, pitting, corrosion etc. Now, the integrity of these simple components is essential in ensuring that your vehicle stops rapidly
• Honda Civic 1.8 VTI - Possible Causes of Rear Brake Disc Corrosion? 28 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  My car last year failed the mot because there was corrosion on the rear brake discs causing a band around the disc. The brake pads were replaced previously but as it failed the mot they were replaced again by the garage but again there is still a band around the disc. So if I take it back again
• Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 2003 - Healthcheck Warnings - Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 13 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I have recently got Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 from private seller which is 53 reg and 38,500 miles. I have got major service done from Ford. They have given me amber warnings on following:   Timing belt change  Front Brake rusting Brake Fluid Change
• VW GOLF 5dr mk 4/IV - Shuddery Brakes - vw golf mk 4 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Abouy a year ago my brakes felt juddery, like the discs or pads had worn right down. I had them replaced but it's happening again and obviously the pads and discs aren't worn down. Car had tracking done which was minimal You can basically feel the rotation of the brakes as you press down n
• Citroen C3 03 plate 1.4Hdi - Citroen C3 Brakes - advice from Kwik Fit 2 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  How often do my discs and drums need replacing on my Citroen C3? A brake check at Kwik Fit on Saturday revealled that I need both replacing.  They were both replaced by Kwik Fit in 2008 following a service and MOT. In the meantime I have done 40K miles, mainly on the motorway. However I
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  Jerking sound in the rear while braking 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car will give a jerk (one time jerk) each time it is coming to a standstill. The jerk is coming from the rear portion. It is also giving a vibration...
• VW Passat 2007 2L Diesel - Brake caliper replacement cost for VW Passat 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised dealer in Southampton(Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher the error code using their devices. I could hear the motor rev on one of the sides not on the other. They say that brake
• Toyota Celica - Grinding noise on stopping 11 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Mr B has just had his back brake discs and pads replaced (he grudgingly paid up as he wouldn't have passed his MOT; the fanbelt was cack too but that's another story) He is now concerned that, when he rolls to a stop without touching the brakes, he is stopping earlier than he should do
• Peugeot 205 - MOT Fail 16 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, car had its MOT yesterday and failed reasons being  1) Offside rear brake binding 2) Front brake imbalance 27% 3) Rear exhaust has major leak 4) Exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified
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  No connection 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your response to PB's letter on 19 June states that "in an automatic, left-foot braking is the only way to remain in full control of the vehicle at all...
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  A faulty brake light switch was causing the EPC light to come on in my Volkswagen Polo's dash. 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The EPC light was illuminated my 2005 Volkswagen Polo's dash. I started messing about with it and found it was the brake light switch was the problem.
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 97 1.5 Brake calliper sticking on (offside front) 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  I am at my wit's end with my car. I know it's old but has only done 70k miles. I have an intermittent fault with the brake sticking on and the wheel getting red hot. The garage replaced the calliper only 200 miles ago. (it had a new wheel bearing at the same time). Now it is happening again. I have
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 hdi Squealing brakes 6 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all. Whenever the temperature drops to 5oC or below, my front brakes start to squeal? They start to squeal after I have used them, and can keep squealing for 300 yards or so, when driving through town. When on a A-road or M'way, above around 50mph, the squealing stops. During the Xmas holidays