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• Mazda 626 (2000 - 2002) - 00 2.0 How does my handbrake work??? 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Having never owned a car with rear discs before I'm wondering how exactly my handbrake works as it's performance is a tad lacklustre. I can see the usual cable pulls a short lever in an arc. Does this then operate a cam onto a reversed hydraulic piston which pushes the brake fluid trapped
• B/Hol quiz - `Virtual motoring tour` 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Cathedral. A descriptive motoring tour then. Anyone who names it outright steps on a snake and goes to grease Rattles brake pipes. As that would ruin the `virtual motoring tour` http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sglass.jpg Pic up for a week or so.. regards
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2002-2005) - 02 1.2 Changing light bulbs and plugs 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Apologies for basic questions following. Not familiar at all with MK4 Polo, its my gfs. Mines a MK2 Golf .... much simpler :-)) Any gotchas to be aware of when changing main head light bulb, small light bulbs, parking light bulbs, brake light bulbs ? How do I change the plugs ? How od I access
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 00 2.0 poor fuel economy 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Please anyone any ideas why my mondy is doing so bad on fuel,I used to get just over 300 mls out of a tank while pottering about but a lately its been more like 220ish. i`ve checked brakes not binding/replaced lamda sensor/cleaned the idle speed control valve.changed all the filters air/fuel/oil
• Handbrakes 15 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  What are the rules on applying handbrakes in stationary traffic? Anyone got a section from the highway code or from the police? I'm having a discussion at the moment, I'll be honest it's one of my pet hates people sat for long periods, say in standing traffic on a motorway with brake lights
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8d constant squealing noise and poor starting 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 52 reg 1.8 Focus TDCI 100, had number of problems including new brakes new turbo etc in last few months, however recently the engine makes a constant squealing noise. This lasts the entire journey no matter of length and is very noticeable. I don't know whether it is tied
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 02 1.25 Rear Wheel Noise 1 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, my Fiesta has recently started making a creaking type noise that seems to be coming from the rear wheels when braking. The noise only happens when stopping from low speeds (eg pulling up on the drive) or when stationary. When the handbrake is applied no noise is made. A couple of weeks
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1998 2.0 abs unit 28 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Please help! My car ford mondeo won't pass the MOT, because the ABS anti braking light doesn't work. According to the mechanics, the cables were cut (I bought this car in May of this year), they said they tried reconnecting the cables, and then changing the light bulb, but it still doesn't work
• Stopping at Giveways 10 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Has something changed in the way drivers are taught to stop at giveways? We now have a culture whereby drivers are actually in such a hurry that they do not stop at giveways unless they really have to by braking at the last minute. Why? Do they always anticipate there is no traffic in the road
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.3 needs new clutch cylinder 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have just been told the cause of a severe brake fluid leak is the clutch master cylinder. I have been quoted £100 labour plus parts and possibly a new clutch to repair. However the MOT is also due soon, my machanic reckons we should take it for the MOT and see what happens. What do others
• Daewoo Lanos (1997 - 2002 ) - 97 1.4 clutch wear in general 27 May 2008 (Forum)
  is there any way of knowing how much clutch you have left? pedal travel (bite) or is it just luck taking into factors like how many miles the car has done , would 70k be about normal for a medium car ? i once saw a car program that suggested putting the car in 4th or 5th gear with the hand brake
• "Black boxes" in vehicles. 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  . In the event of a crash, it freezes and stores the information at the point of impact, giving the car's speed, engine speed, the angle of the brake and accelerator pedals and what gear the car was in. As it detects impact, it shuts off the fuel tanks, helping to prevent an explosion." Full version: http
• Audi A8 (1994 - 2003) - 96 4.2 quatt rattling front pads/caliper carriers 9 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  96 'P' 4.2 Quattro. Front pads or callipers are rattling when going over badly surfaced roads. Pads are new and feel snug enough, presume callipers are old, but brakes all work OK. Is the only cure to replace the whole calliper or can I do the carriers separately? New callipers are a whopping
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1999 ST24 - abs problem 7 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  hi I have a mondeo st24 1999 and nearly every time i apply the brakes and am virtually stopped a noise from the front like apump comes on for about 2 seconds does anyone have any ideas of how to cure this {year & engine details added to the subject header. Obviously being Friday the 3 separate
• Land Rover Range Rover 'Classic' (1970 - 1995) - 1990 3.9 - Keeping used ABS Parts for spares 19 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  to the nature of brake fluid Any advice would be welcome Thanks MM
• Mazda Mazda 3 (2004 - 2009) - 04 '3' diesel - cost of replacing cam-belt ? 17 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have just bought a mazda 3 diesel (54 Plate) its done 100k and iam guessing its due a new cam belt and was wondering how much this would cost???? Also how much roughly are new rear brakes and tyres on this car Many Thanks in advance Rob Williams Seeing as we're so very vague on asking
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - '05 TDCi (130 bhp) Replacing pads - open nipple? 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Pushing back piston. - Open bleed nipple, or not? Haynes manual says open bleed nipple when pushing / winding back piston in brake caliper, to avoid damaging seals elsewhere in the system (master cylinder, I think). Front and rear pad change on MkIII Mondeo in this month's Car Mechanics makes
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - Clutch R&R on 2001 Fabia 1.9tdi - Cost 26 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  - assuming sensible driving - i.e. no boy racer stuff, no clutch riding, but using engine braking, with suitable revs adjustment, as a norm?
• Hyundai Accent (2000 - 2006) - (00-06) Maintenance questions 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all I wonder if you would be to help me with the following questions: 1. DO I have to reset the car alarm or anything when I replace the car battery? 2. How often does the battery need to be changed? 3. Are there different types of coolants? 4. I have not changed the gearbox and brake
• Was truck blocking outside lane of broken down? 13 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  and then been unable to restart. Parking brake stuck on? Half-shaft snapped? Gear linkage broken? Clutch gone? These things happen. I've come across several cases of vehicles broken down in lanes 2 or 3 of motorways including a Cadillac!