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• Remote brake servo question 7 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Re the above, can anyone pleae advise if it is necessary to mount a remote servo before the master cylinder, or could it be fitted in the line after the...
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  Does the weight of items placed in the van affect how quickly the brake pads and disks wear down? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Does the weight of items placed in the van affect how quickly the brake pads and disks wear down?
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  Uneven Rear Brake Wear on a MINI - what to do? 25 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's MINI display console indicated worn rear brakes recently. I had a look, as did a neighbour who is a garage mechanic, and the pads looked good...
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  Should I have the brake fluid changed in my Ford Focus? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving for 45 years. Normally I buy new and trade in or sell after four or sometimes five years. I do a low annual mileage, a max of 10,000...
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  Feetal position 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Being arthritic, on your advice I bought a Mazda 2 Auto. After 250 miles I have to say it is the best car I have ever had. Many thanks. From time to time...
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  Cool and groovy 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Citroen C4 Cool edition in July 2007. It was due its first service in July for 2 year's use or 20,000 miles. I had only done 10,000 miles...
• Renault Zoe - Rear brake discs 8 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  I've got a Zoe with around 25,000miles at under 2 years old. I heard a rubbing noise from the back brakes so took it into the dealer for them to have a look. They have diagnosed that both rear discs need replacing due to severe corrosion and scoring and quoted £480 for the work. They told
• jaguar xf 2011 facelift - brake pedal switch 1 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  I had new EPB cables fitted for MOT recently now EPB fault warning on dash. took car back and been told it is the park brake switch at fault but they are reluctant to do it because its a major job apparently (steering column off etc.)  I've do some looking and it may not be that hard
• VW Polo 2006 - Passenger side rear and brake lights not working 7 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all My passenger side brake and rear light have suddenly stopped working. Obviously changing the bulbs hasn’t worked and the fuse for those lights is for both sides so have ruled that out. Any ideas on what could be wrong? Not sure if this is relevant but the cabin light no longer switches
• Renault Scenic 2005 1.9 diesel - Electronic ignition problems 14 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Just joined the forum, searched but cant find an answer. My renault has a push start electronic ignition. insert card, depress clutch or brake, push button to start. This morning it wouldnt start, seemed like the system couldnt recognise that the clutch or brake was depressed. I usually use
• Honda Accord - Honda Accord seized rear brake calipers 25 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  for £80. Might highlight the need to strip and clean the brakes on these cars more often to spot damaged caliper seals before they sieze.
• VW Golf MkV - How long should it take to replace brake callipers 22 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hi Alan,   One of the front brake callipers on my MkV Golf has seized and I am quoted £700 to replace both front
• Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost - Brake Fluid & Engine Flush 18 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I had my car in for it's 2nd service yesterday and although I have a service plan with Ford I was informed when I arrived by the garage that th evehicle needs an Engine Flush and also the brake fluid requires changing, this seemingly is Ford's recomendation.  Bearing in mind the car has
• Peugeot 207CC (2007 - ) - Rattling roof, sticking brakes, & ECU problems 19 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? I purchased a new peugeot 207cc in may this year and so far it has been in the garage 11 times!!!!!! I have a very loud rattling roof, a problem with sticking brakes and has had 3 engine management failures in the last 2 weeks! The garage say their is nothing wrong with the car
• Toyota Carina E (1992) - Toyota Carina E - the brake pedal mystery 13 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hello Backroomers. I have a 1992 Carina E 2.0i petrol vehicle, and I note that when I have the front headlights turned off and press the brake pedal, the front light turns on (to dipped beam). With the lights are turned on, this does not happen. What may be the cause of this fault. In light
• Vauxhall Insignia - electric brake 25 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi can anybody help me?? I have just been given a company car which has a electric brake. It took me a few days to get used to it, however I live on a steep hill and I'm struggling to reverse up to get out of a parking space in the mornings . What am I missing???  I do the usual, reverse
• Volkswagen Golf MK5 - Slight Juddering when breaking 19 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi All, When just lightly applying the brakes I experience a sort of judder. Imagine how it feels when something is catching, its that type of problem, I get it worse at high speed but its also noticeable when crawling along with the brakes lightly applied. I have brand new O.E discs
• Audi A4 2005 TDI - ESP Fault & Brake Warning fault 26 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I have recently had a Cambelt and timing kit change on my car. Driving home from the garage a ESP Fault appeared on dash and stayed there continously. When turning ignition off & on fault clears, but after driving for a few min re appears continous. Also on ignition get a red brake warning
• ford focus 1.6 zetec - engine run high when brake pedel is pumped 25 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  hi hope someone can help. when you press the accelerator pedal and let go the revs stay high then  goes back down slowly to 800/900 revs i have read on here about trying pressing the brake pedel so i have tried this and it revs up till about 1300/1400 sometimes 2000 revs can anyone tell me
• Peugeot 106 - help with rear brakes 9 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi im in need of help with the shoes on a 106 1.5d with 4 stud drums. I have replaced the shoes and cylinder on the passenger side as well as the bearing.  The brakes have been bled and drums are on but dont bind. The handbrake cable was re-connected and with the handbrake