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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - can't believe it! More ford brake pads after 13000 11 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  a car fail on brake pads being worn? and finally, if you book a car in for service and mot, surely they should service and prepare vehicle to pass mot? any thoughts gladly received, before m0nday showdown. (left carless for 4 days due to it failng mot on brake pads!!!)
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 1999 1.8 auto g'box interlock / brake lights 29 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Our W-reg Zafira MkI Auto has had a problem disengaging from Drive. As a temporary fix a local garage disconnected the interlock solenoid but I found out today that now the brake lights don't work! This is a major problem as we need to use the car over the Christmas holiday and we want
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2000 2.0HDI Noise when stopped from brakes 31 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi peeps, i get a sort of kettle whistling noise from my brake system when i turn the engine off (unless i stop it with my foot on the brake).I can stop it after by pumping the pedal.I have popped the bonnet and the sound appears to be coming from one of two small units tucked under the vent under
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1999 1.8 TD Car shakes when I apply the brakes 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  All, I have a Ford Mondeo diesel, 1.8. It now shakes quite a lot when I apply the brakes and if the car is travelling at about 40-60mph, especially the steering wheel there the shaking is most prominent. Below this (say at 20mph), there is no shaking when I brake. Does anyone know what is causing
• Complete Brake Failure - Volvo 240SE 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  The wife was about 18 miles from home in her trusty 1993 Volvo 240SE estate when she applied gentle brake pressure as the lorry in front of her was slowing due to traffic on the dual carraigeway. The pedal went to the floor, nothing. Spotting a layby she headed into and using the handbrake stopped
• Mercedes E320CDI Brake Pump Noise 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Room I have a 6 month old MB E320CDI and the hydraulic pump that operates the braking system seems rather noisy. After 3 pumps on the brake the pump starts up for about 3 seconds then shuts off. When the engine is running its not so intrusive however it often starts first thing in the morning
• Bleeding brakes - \'94 Passat 1.8 petrol 26 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I\'ve just replaced the brake fluid on my car using a Gunsons easibleed kit. The difficulty I had was getting the fluid to flow at a reasonable rate from the rear brakes. Afterwards I thought it might be something to do with the compensating valve. As the rear of the car was jacked up, the valve
• Touching brakes every 5 seconds/less - Nissan Leaf 1 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  It’s a 2 pedal car . He’s probably using both feet.
• bmw brake light on 16 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi,ive just done the pads on a 94, 316i,my problem is that the light on the dash is still on.do i need to take it to a dealer?thanks for the help.
• VW Passat brake wear 13 Jun 2005 (Forum)
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• Jerky brakes 18 May 2003 (Forum)
  No matter how gently I come to a stop, my X-reg. CVT Punto always ends with a jerk. The supplier can't find anything wrong. Suggestions welcomed!
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 16-11-2019 Part 2 17 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Braking Bad. Unless you are travelling on unusually gritty surfaces, the chances are its high frequency vibration of the pads causing the squealing, it's not usually the pad vibrating against the disc, but the pad vibrating against the piston or sometimes the edges of the pad backing plates
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  Will fitting nudge or bull bars affect the brake assist function of my van? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If I fit bull or nudge bars to the front of my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, will it affect the function of its brake assist?
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  What are my rights over my car's faulty brakes? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How many miles is it reasonable for disc brakes to last on a Suzuki Swift? It passed its MoT five days before we purchased it, only to find that it needs...
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  Toyota Prius brake repair 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and son in law have a 5 year old Toyota Prius which they bought 3 years ago. They have just been quoted £2700 to repair a brake actuator problem....
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  Lack of engine braking 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 63 reg new model Nissan Note diesel which doesn't slow down when you take your foot off the throttle, so approaching corners and bends I am braking...
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  How often should I change the brake fluid? 6 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can I ask two questions: 1. How often does brake fluid need replacing? 2. If my Aircon is working fine, does it need any routine servicing?
• Toyota Auris - Part Exchange Vehicle - False MOT and Service 27 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  if the vehicle had any mechanical issues. The service and MOT was carried out by the main dealer when they were in possesion of the car, it was a part exchange vehicle. The car has only done 300 miles since the MOT/Service and a noise is now coming from the brakes, the brake discs are badly worn out
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  Should my Daihatsu Terios' brake pads have been changed with 3mm pad depth remaining? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 6-year-old Daihatsu Terios (47,000 miles on the clock) has just had an annual service and MoT test. During this I was informed that the front brake...
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  Rear Brakes and Discs Peuegeot 307 cc 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Still very pleased with my 307 cc which I bought after receiving your great advice four years ago. The back brakes are worn and make a screeching noise,...