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  Will hill parking damage my car's handbrake? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The short front drive to our house is on a 10-15 degree downhill slope. I am interested to know what the best way to park there is. Is there a risk to...
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  Is this too expensive for my service? 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a second hand car from Honda main dealer for £8k Jan 2011. 19000 miles on the clock. Took it for first service recently at 29,000 miles. Needed...
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  Jammed caliper on a Passat 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised VW dealer (Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher...
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  Audi Electric Parking Brake 12 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John My local Independent Garage has diagnosed faulty motors on my A6 electronic parking break. It says both motors need replacing. This seems like...
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus 02 - Recurring brake shudder 15 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I have a very frustrating situation.  I have a recurring brake shudder. It has happened three times and I am onto my third set of discs in 10 months.  I originally replaced discs and pads with Mintex (front only) which cured the vibration completely.  3k
• Citroen ZX 1.9D 1997 (Non Turbo) - Changing Bendix Calliper on a Citroen ZX 1.9D 1997 20 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Hello all, I'm a newbie to both motoring and car maintenace and in need of some assistance with regards to my ZX. I have been faithfuly getting help from both this site, (your good selves!) and a Haynes manual, but have recently come acropper! I have had very spongy brakes on the old ZX
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  Thanks for suggesting left-foot braking for drivers of powerful automatics, like my Maserati. 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Thanks for your advice on left-foot braking on automatics. I recently purchased an automatic Maserati and so far I have nearly crashed three times whilst...
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  My Renault Scenic's parking brake has failed - is this common? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Scenic recently had an issue where the handbrake cut in and would not allow the car to move. After contacting the dealer we were told to drive...
• Nissan Almera N16 (2003) - Nissan Almera Brake Problems? 25 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  pitched groaning as if something is rubbing. This groan soon turns to a whirring noise as the car speeds up. At higher speeds, I hear more of a squeel whilst the wheels are turning.   I hear none of these sounds when applying the brakes.  I let the car roll
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  Do we have a basis for a warranty claim for a faulty brake pad sensor in my daughter's Mazda 5? 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My step daughter has a Mazda 5 registered in June 2007. It has had an annoying squealing noise from the brakes. The noise comes of its own accord - touch...
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  Bad news to brake 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volvo S40 with 1.6 diesel engine. You suggested this engine in preference to 2.0 litres. It has been economical (average of 48mpg for mixed...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Squealing disc brake. 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Have had this car for a couple of months now, 90k on the clock but in beautiful condition. Since having this car I have noticed a noticable squeak when braking, not all the time, and the brakes work perfectly too, no fluid loss or anything like that. At first I put it down to damp on the discs
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  Brake snores power 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst searching for a replacement car, I have been confused by a proliferation of terms used to describe engine power. I have seen: Brake Horsepower,...
• P Reg Accent Brake disk replacement. 7 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have been looking at my neighbour's 1.3, 115K Accent. The brake disks are worn and one is scored - Nothing left on the pads after 17K. I said that I should be able to replace them for him but after an enquiry on the Accent owners club, am advised that special tools are required. Can anyone
• vauxhall vectra brakes binding 8 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, i have a 2002 vectra 1.8 sxi, lovely car, but the brakes have started to bind. The offside front is worse, tho it`s still affecting the nearside front. This is an intermittent problem, when get in car first thing, the brake pedal will travel to near the floor, after a couple of pumps, you can
• brakes that don't brake, but break 29 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I'd be grateful for comments on the following: The car is a '97 fiesta with solid 240mm front discs, and I've had nothing but grief with the brakes. The car has covered 73K miles under my ownership, and to say it eat discs is a huge understatement. I think it is on the 5th set of discs
• Golf 1.4 Mk7 - Break pad wear at 27k miles 13 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  I have just had the three year 27k service on my Golf. The VW garage rang leaving a message that the brakes would need attention in another month. I assumed they meant pads but when I got there it turned out they meant the brake fluid change was due then. The pads were (drum roll) only 10
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  What does B stand for on my hybrid's gearbox? 14 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Jazz hybrid. What are the options on the gear lever (RNDB)?
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  Why does my car continue to run even when the key is removed from the ignition? 10 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Escort 1.8 TD but the ignition lights are on even when the key is not inserted. It goes out if the brake pedal is depressed. The engine continues...
• Porsche Boxster Sport 2008 - Bafflement 15 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  to operate now and then. Went round the back and the brake lights were on! Turned the ignition on and lowered the spoiler and the brake lights stayed on. Turned the ignition off and the spoiler went up with the brake lghts still on and the roof motor trying to operate. Decided to go for a short drive