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• VW PASSAT 2.0TFSI - 2006/56 - Passat Parking brake fault 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  stuff brakes thinking the brake pads were worn out. Took it to the mechanics, he said the pads are fine, take the others back. He couldn't see any obvious signs of wear on the disc but the noise carries on. It only happens when the engine is warmed up and stops when i press the brake
• Ford Galaxy - Brakes fault finding master cylinder calipers 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  In recent weeks, when braking the brake pedal gave very slightly. I assumed this was the master cylinder, as I had been advised to change it some months back, by an RAC mechanic that checked the fluid and found it in extremely poor condition. Then I bled the fluid right through, but couldn't
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  What's causing my Volkswagen Polo's brakes to stick on? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The brakes on my 2005 Volkswagen Polo are grabbing on at the front after driving for a short distance. The callipers and pistons are fine, I've changed...
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  Does our Vauxhall Meriva have a faulty parking brake? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Vauxhall Meriva with a push button brake. Three times now we have pranged it when moving off on an incline. On one occasion I had to get out...
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  Half braked 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had a similar experience to AF (Honest John July 25) with her Golf, which was 6 months out of warranty. The ABS pump failed and the VW dealer...
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  Padding done, bare 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I had the rear brake pads and discs replaced on my 2007 Vectra. Am I correct in thinking that the discs only get damaged and hence need replacing if the...
• Citroen - 98 1.9D LX- braking issues 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  in the car there was far more travel in the handbrake than there was before. It was now coming up 8 clicks. Anyway- I changed the pads and discs with no dramas but when I checked the brakes they took quite a few pumps to build up pressure. Once pressure was built up the pedal still seemed to be creeping
• Golf Mk 4 Rear brake binding 17 May 2004 (Forum)
  Have done approx 78,000m from new in 2001MY 115PS TDI PD. My driving style is very light on brake use, plus main jouney is m/way. Original pads and discs stll have plenty of meat left. Rear brake squeal occasionally evident over approx last 30,000m. Today I had the OSR tyre renewed
• Mondeo H/Brake Adjustment 16 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Anyone know where the adjuster for the handbrake is on a R-plate 2.0 16v hatchback is? I expect it's under the exhaust heat shields. Thanks
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  What has caused scoring on the brake discs of my Audi Q3? 12 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My 2019 Audi Q3 had its first big service a few weeks ago. They found all brake discs needed replacing due to them being scored. Is this normal as I've...
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  Should my SEAT Ibiza's brake discs have warped after just 11,000 miles of urban driving? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The local dealership where I bought my SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI 2 years ago has given up the franchise. I now have to travel an hour to a SEAT dealer. That would...
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  Golf Bluemotion automatic 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just taken delivery of a 1.6 Golf Bluemotion automatic as a company car. As I've driven countless automatics over the last 30 years I didn't anticipate...
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  Warp speed 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my 406 automatic, petrol engine, new in June 2000 from a main dealer in France. After about 6 months and coming down an incline on a Spanish...
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  Please release me, set me free 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd be grateful for your advice and guidance regarding a brake issue I have with my VW Golf Mk6 GT TDI 140PS which I bought in March this year. The brakes...
• Renault Scenic '05 - rear brake squeal 29 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  ), and yet again, I'm at the hands of the wonderfully competant Renault support staff. Around 16,000 miles, the rear brakes started to squeal under moderate braking. This was most noticeable when braking up to a roundabout under normal conditions; the squeal started at around 30-40mph, and continued until
• Chevrolet Cruze 1.6s saloon 2011 comments - MOT 9 May 2014 (Forum)
   0.27% fail on Battery (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)  0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp  0.27% fail on Stop lamp  4.0% fail on Brakes  2.1% fail on Hub components
• Ford Mondeo - Severe brake vibration 24 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a year 2000 Mk2 Ford Mondeo with a brake problem. Firstly, I have upgraded to 300mm discs that were standard on Mk3 Mondeos, and Mk3 front calipers.  I know these aren't standard parts but I don't believe in any way that this is the cause of my problems. I started
• My Almera brakes are worn out already 2 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  to wait until I have time to slow to crawl speed before turning in. However, the bad news is that the Nissan dealer tells me that my front and rear brake disks are badly corroded and worn, and need replacing: the bill (with pads and labour) looks likely to top £400. Ouch! If they need replacing
• 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T - Safety Issue - Rear Disc Brakes 12 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Nissan dealer has informed us that the vehicle requires new rear brake discs and pads. The dealer has said the vehicle is not safe to use, the brake pads are completely worn away, and the discs heavily scored. We are therefore left with no option but to leave the car at the dealership. Nissan UK
• Peugeot 106 - Peugeot 106 1.4 (1997) - Front RHS brake binding 20 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  , After a recent driveshaft/wheel bearing change on my R-Reg 1.4XR, I found that the OS brake is now binding. I have checked/replaced several parts and found that the caliper piston is causing the inner brake pad to act on the disc; it's not fully binded, but drags on the disc and causes a loud noise when