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• vw passat - brake pad warning light wont go off 10 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  light is on and wont go off i have replaced the pads checked and double checked all connections but still on       ...
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.8 Rear brake assembly 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  I'd like to know what is the purpose of the two rivets that go through rear frame/chassis (not sure of the correct name), into the backplate when there...
• Mazda - Brake pad compatibility 17 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if Mk.1 MX5 rear pads will fit our old 323F GT? Some suppliers suggest they will, but my Mazda garage simply says, cryptically, that they...
• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 2003 1.8 Noise when cornering 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  When turning left I'm sometimes getting a squealing noise from the front nearside. Sounds like brake squeal, but brakes are not applied when it happens. Any ideas what's causing this ?
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 1998 60S - Changing brake pads & shoes. 15 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Mrs. H's Punto 60S (1998 vintage) needs pad and shoe change. Any previous experience/likely pitfalls please? i have placed large hammer out of reach!...
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 1.8 petrol Brake pads 8 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I intend replacing both front and rear pads this weekend. Is there anything I should look for and are any special tools required? Also do the caliper...
• Brake pads and discs - 2002 corolla 12 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Just got my pads and discs for a 2002 corolla back today, now for some reason, the pads are slightly smaller than the disks, like 3mm each side, so the...
• Automatic Parking Brake - Renault Scenic 11 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  We have a 1.9 dci Scenic 2004 - Ocassionaly the automatic handbrake doesn't release on driving off. So far, this has only happened when my wife is driving...
• front disks at 80% need replacing?? 2 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My wife's Scenic, just over 3 years old with 24k on the clock, the majority shortish journeys. Goes in for a service, with squeaky brakes - result new front disks and brakes down to 80%. Should they be safe for another year, or better safe than sorry and change them??
• I had to smile ..... 27 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Following an old Nissan Almera this morning, I noticed a sticker on the bumper which proclaimed 'WATCH OUT - for the idiot behind me'. Mmmm...I wondered, what sort of driver would put that on their car - then when they braked, I saw they only had one brake light working. Question answered!
• Vectra Cruise Control 6 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Do any of the Auto Electricians out there know if the brake lights affect the working of the cruise control on a Vectra? My friends Vectras CC was not working, he noticed that a brake light had popped, he replaced it and lo and behold the CC now works. Regards John R
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  Where can I get a Ford Ka 2010 rear brake drum ABS sensor? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We have been looking everywhere including on Ford website and can't seem to find the ABS speed sensor ring that goes on the rear brake drum hub. The brake...
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  Can you extend the range of an electric car by driving economically as you can in a petrol or diesel car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car?
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  BMW refuse to give me a goodwill contribution for my disintegrating brake pads - is this a lost cause? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have an ongoing dispute with BMW about my 2013 BMW 320D Touring. The brakes (original - total miles 32,000) suddenly started juddering on a journey and...
• Any (old) drum brake equipped - Coke Can for Brake Drums 6 May 2017 (Forum)
  Encouraged by the rave reviews for "Coke Can for Brake Disks", here's a sequel.   Rusty brake drums don't seem to be as much of an issue / MOT inspection fail point as rusty disks, though they can make it difficult to get your wheels off.   Exhibit A : Mucky
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  New Ford Fiesta - what's the gentle clicking noise when braking at low speed? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can help? I collected a brand new Fiesta Titanium 1.0 Ecoboost Auto from a main dealer 18 days ago, and it's since only done 300 miles....
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  Audi Q5 auto surging issue 12 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Audi Q5 and recently was involved in a serious single-car accident. I was parking my car and moved my foot to brake when the car surged forward...
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  Does the MkVII Volkswagen Golf DSG automatic still suffer from hesitation under acceleration? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In 2006 when I lived in Spain I bought a Mark V Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with DSG gearbox. I liked the car very much although the engine was rather noisy...
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  ABS fault on a 4500-mile-old Fiesta - is this acceptable? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In 2006 I bought a brand new Ford Fiesta Studio. I have now been told by a Ford garage that my ABS braking system unit has now packed up. I am very angry...
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  Faults alarm 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used Ford Ka 2009 from a Vauxhall dealer, less than 2 months ago. I am a relatively inexperienced/new driver so perhaps I am not as aware...