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• brake discs on 206 cc 9 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My g/f drove home with a 'funny noise' coming from the brakes. In the morning I had a look ad driver side...disc worn but drivable to garege (I thought) till I looked at passenger side. The disc is the twin vented type and one half has completely sheared off. After I'd recovered from the shock
• gap between brake and gas pedal 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Right, there I am thinking I've got meself a safe, comfortable car for the price of a new Almera. Volvo S80, and it is lovely to drive around. However, now that I'm driving it for longer periods, I noticed something potentially unsafe!!!!!!! It's and auto, and when I press the brake pedal
• Ammo's VR6 Question - lets try again 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  just pleased with his new car and wants help. Right - Ammo is concerned about his traction control or loss of braking control. My first thoughts are braking pressures on each wheel and make sure the ABS is not disconnected. Mine was on the Xantia and the light didn't show up. Ammo, get yourself down
• Bus question for the legal eagles 6 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  One for DVD, David HM et al, Today I was allocated an 'R' reg Volvo double decker that is fitted with a retarder on the gearbox which aids braking. Basically, the retarder slows the bus through the gearbox until the final 15mph when the foundation brakes cut in. On this particular bus
• Brake Fluid - "Pumpin' or Blowin'"? 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Folks, I see from another thred that opinions are divided on the method of changing brake fluid. I am struggling to understand how simply topping up and pumping (with care with the pedal) would cause the brakes to subsequently be soft. Surely one stream of fluid is simply following another
• technical question - unwanted steering 24 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  hello i have a problem with my car that when i brake the car trys to steer to the left, and it is a bit of a problem, especially on the motorway as it can catch you off guard. the car doesn't have abs or any fancy brake equipment, just a diagonally split system with discs and drums. so far
• Ford Ka - Putting noise 17 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I am getting a putting noise from the rear left side when braking.  The car has just passed the mot and nothing was mentioned although I suspect the exhaust is on it's way out.  Could the noise be from the exhaust or is it likely to be from the brakes?   Thanks.
• Escort Estate 2000 - Brake System Warning Light 17 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  This warning light glows slightly all the time-works correctly on handbrake/low fluid-obviously a minor short somewhere in the loom but how to find it-pulled/pushed...
• BMW 320D 2004 - Problem with teves mk60 6 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I am aware with the brake pressure sensor with the teves mk60, but I have two external brake pressure sensors. So my question is can I just replace the external sensor or there is another internal sensor which breaks?
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2005, 3rd Brake Light stopped working 1.4 TDCi 1 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Anyone know what would cause the tailgate stop light to stop working, all the led's are out. The main stop lights are ok, as is their fuse.
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - EBC Brakes 30 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Looking to source a new set of front pads and discs for our Galaxy. I seem to have a choice of Ford/Motorcraft, Mintex or EBC. I've heard of EBC but...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 2.0tdci Front brakes 20 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  My front discs and pads are due change soon, are there any that are better than others, I remember someone recommending some exotic brand as being superb...
• Anti-lock braking in ice and snow. Who likes it? 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I haven't had a car with ABS before. Now I have, and have experimented a little in Winter conditions. I don't like it. I wish I could switch it off. Do...
• VW Passat Brakes 2 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Bought new rear pads for my Passat (54 Plate). Was trying to change them but could not get the pistons to go back. I think I will need a tool to do this....
• MOT brake question 21 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  My Corolla needs an MOT shortly, and the front Pads are worn, and the discs have some corrosion - how can I tell if they are worn enough to fail an MOT...
• If you could make a camera.... 22 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  What would it be for? Kids in back without seatbelt. Broken brake light camera. and my favourite: Dodgy brake and tyre cam. This weeks Autoexpress has an interview with an ex traffic cop (now on regular duties) as gatsos now do all traffic work. Ben
• Vauxhall Astra - New Brake Pads/ Discs 7 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Any advice from anyone with any car/ mechanical knowledge would be a great help here. My wife took her car to a local garage for an MOT. It failed on a tyre and I quote - “service brake fluctuating front”. So two reasons. She queried what that would be to fix this and they stated they didn’t know
• Brake Pedal Creep on Vauxhalls 21 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  For reasons that become obvious below, I would like as many as possible to do the following test and reply here:: 1/ Sit in the driver's seat with the engine running. 2/ Press moderately hard on the brake pedal - and keep the same pressure applied for up to a minute. There are only two possible
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  EAT6 gearbox - do I use neutral when stopped at traffic lights? 1 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought a 2019 C4 cactus 1.2 petrol with the EAT6 automatic box, our first automatic. I believe it’s actually a manual with an automatic clutch really....
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  Where can I find brake disc parts for my Mitsubishi Colt - can you help? 24 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mitsubishi Colt GLX Mk2 and I can’t seem to find replacement rear brake disc splash/backplates as mine are rusted through. Are there compatible...