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• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 2000 2.0 TD - rear brake calliper leaking fluid 1 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  just changed my rear brake pads and have noticed that one of the rear brake calipers is leaking brake fluid can i still use the car or is it to dangerous to drive with a leaking calliper {memo to site designer. Make the request under the subject header to include year and engine size LARGER
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 - Brake grinding noise 13 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Ive got a problem with my 1999 Ford Focus 1.8, if I turn into a fairly hard corner and apply my brakes I get a grinding noise coming from the back. If I apply the brakes normally there is no noise at all, ive had a look at the brake pads and they seem to be ok but im no expert. The discs don?t
• 2000 Vaux Vectra ?Brake pads 22 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The past 2 days I've noticed a strange smell coming from my front wheels post driving. The pads were changed in May of this year and although there is no problem with braking I'm thinking that the brakes are rubbing, although I'm not sure. Any suggestions? If this is the case how much should I
• SEAT recall Brake Vacuum Pipe 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  FOR INFORMATION Daughter has just receieved a recall notice from SEAT in respect of her X Reg Ibiza (but the letter is also headed Cordoba/Vario, Inca, Leon/Toledo). Excerpt follows: "The brake vacuum pipes may leak due to a production fault. If the pipe leaks, the brake servo loses it's function
• Vectra C brake noise 13 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi chaps, Just bought a Vectra C on a 04 plate, 14000 miles. The problem i have is that when braking at slow speeds i get a grating noise, almost like the pads are worn to the metal, no noise at higher braking speeds. The car was bought from a main dealer last saturday and had a service, i'm
• Skoda Octavia Brake Lights problem 2 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, Well this is a new one on me - this evening both brake lights ceased to work on my '01Y Octavia estate (not bulb failure), however the LED 3rd brake light above the back window still lights up fully when braking, but it remains dimly lit all the time the engine is on. Where do I start
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Brake Pads and Discs 28 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, I'm a long time lurker who doesn't post very often...but I have a concern that I hope you can help with. Today I had new brake pads and discs fitted to the front of my Corsa. The brakes had been grinding for a few miles, so both pads and discs were required. When i picked the car
• Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 2004 1.7 cdti Brake constantly squealing 11 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Something is amiss with the rear nearside brake on my car. Afer three miles or so, when "something" has got hot and expanded, there is a constant high pitched squeal from this one wheel. Applying the brakes makes it stop - if they were worn i'd expect the opposite ! Its done 40000 miles
• Ford Ka - smell on braking/manoeuvring 12 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I have a Ford Ka, 2 years old, 12000 miles. The other day, I drove 20 miles, and then had to do a multi-point turn to get into a tight parking spot. Up to that point, there had been no smell in the car, but as I braked, reversed, braked, went forward, etc, the cabin filled with an unpleasant
• MG - EV brakes fail on 6 month old MG 4 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/oct/04/man-forced-to-drive-electric-car-into-police-van-in-scotland-after-brakes-fail Do EV's have dual circuit brakes as all other modern ICE cars have?
• Ford Focus 1.6 auto 2003 - One brake does not work when lights are on. 4 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Both brake lights work fine during the day when the lights are not in use but when the lights are on the left hand side brake light does not work.   Any idea what the problem could be?
• VW Golf MK6 TSi 1.4 manual - Fierce brakes 26 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  We have recently purchased this car and have experienced very aggressive brakes. I have been used to Mercedes cars which have excellent brakes but the sharpness on the Golf is almost toooooo much. Is this usual and can anything be done? A.H.
• Volkswagen Golf V - Best alternative to ATE brakes? 24 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for some brakes and tyres, but prices vary immensely. Can anyone recommend what alternative to genuine ATE brakes that VW use. Reading various forums and articles, Mintex seem to be OK but Im not prepared to mortgage my house for a new set!
• 2006 Peugeot 307sw - Intermittent brake lights 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  My parents think the brakelights do not work when the vehicle first moves off. They live at the top of a hill and at the first bend the brakes are applied, but no rear lights show and there are no warning lamps on the dash. On arriving at the destination the brake lights function normally
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 04 1.6 brakes 11 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  My daughters brake pedal has plenty of travel in it, i have adjusted the rear brakes, checked the pads, they are ok, the servo is working ok, must be the master cylinder??? is this a common fault on these cars or could it be something else? thankyou.
• MoT query 20 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  hi room, i noticed the other day as the misses stopped at the top of the road that the high brake light didnt come on as she stopped, the other 2 brake lights were fine, is this an issue with the mot or are 2 brake lights sufficient, or could the high brake light have been disconnected on purpose
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 02 1.9 Squeeking /air leak from from rear of brake 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Any ideas! After braking, there appears to be an air leak from behind brake pedal causing an annoying squeeking noise. Renault Scenis 1.9 DCI.
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - Brake Warning Light 3 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  My 198 A4 Avant brake warning light illuminates whilst the brakes, fluid and lines are all OK, having passed the MOT in this condition. Audi want the usual fortune to replace faulty parts; is there a cheaper way? I am not mechanically minded.
• When braking front side lights come on ? 24 May 2007 (Forum)
  Just purchased a 1994 Renault clio for my daughter as a first car. The problem she has is that when she brakes the brake lights light up as they should but the front sidelights also light up ? Any ideas what could be causing this ? Also how to check or fix it...
• Seat Alhambra - rear high brake light 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  AS above "V" '99 model,rear high brake light stopped working.The fuse is ok cus it run all the rear brake lights,and they are ok.I changed all 5 bulbs 12v 5w,but still no luck.I'm not into car electrics.....so I'm stuck.............................HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!