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  • 1992 Escort - Front Brake Discs 5 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    Dear Forum, While under the car, I noticed the front discs are past it, and I need to change them. In the past, I have had great difficulty getting rusted...
  • Rear drum immovable - bmw 518 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    I was told by my garage that they coudn\'t get one of the rear brake drums off to check the brake linings, as the linings had probably scored their own groove into the inner of the drum. The handbrake now doesn\'t seem to work on this side. Can anyone tell me if this means that the whole drum
  • Jaguar (Avant, Shooting Brake, Touring)? 28 Jul 2002 (Forum)
    Dear all Yesterday I saw an XJ6 with an estate back end. Was this ever released or has someone chopped around with it? It had the double headlights...
  • Astra 1.6 2011 - False electric hand brake warnings 16 Aug 2022 (Forum)
    Hi, After a recent flat battery i am getting false "take handbrake off" warnings when travelling at low speeds. I'm assuming this is a symptom of...
  • Aluminium Anti Seize V Copper V Ceramic Grease. 2 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    For years I used Copper Anti Seize on brakes  then after all the bad press I purchased Aluminium Anti Seize but before I got around to using any of it on my brakes I have now purchased Ceramic Grease.. is there any reason not to use Aluminium Anti Seize?
  • BMW E90 320D - Brake caliper rewind 3 Nov 2018 (Forum)
    I need to change the rear discs and pads on my wifes BMW 320D. I have a caliper rewind tool somewhere but can't find it. Can the pistons just be pushed...
  • Volkswagen Touran MPV - Brake Calliper fixings 19 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    I have a 2004 VW Touran 1.9 TDi. I am going to replace the rear discs and therefore need to remove the callipers. The callipers appear to be secured...
  • Skoda Fabia 1.9 diesel - Rear brake pads and Drums - Fitting Kit needed? 15 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    I am going to replace my rear shoes and drums as they are making a scrapping noise when i apply the footbrake. Is it advisable to buy a new fitting kit....
  • FORD FOCUS ESTATE 2L - REAR BRAKE DISKS & PADS 2 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW HARD IS IT TO CHANGE THE REAR DISCS & PADS ON MY 02 FOCUS ESTATE ALSO THE SPRING HAS SNAPPED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SUSPENSION...
  • Nissan Almera - When to replace brake discs 17 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    Hello, I'm interested in buying a particular Nissan Almera, and when checking the rear discs I noticed that there is a little lip on the face of the...
  • VW corrado 1992 with ABS - Brake master cylinder 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Can't seem to find a master cylinder for the above which seems more difficult due to ABS being fitted. Ones with ABS have 2 ports and others have 4 ports....
  • Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - 05 2.0 independent supplier - brake pads & discs 6 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    I need to buy some new discs and pads for my 55 plate Legacy 2.0R. Are there any independant outlets for these parts, (like Swedish, German, French who...
  • Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 06 2.2 locked on brake 23 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    My left front disc appears to be stuck on leading to wheel wobble. I limped home on a slow speed, no warnings on the dash. Has any body experienced this...
  • Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - VW dealer recommendations 2 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    Ventura park Sutton Coldfield have quoted me £160 all in for my golfs first varible service and £35 all in for brake fluid chnage. Can someone recommend them or avoid? Next cheapest was VW dealer in Stourbridge £190 for service and £55 for brake fluid change. Simon
  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - adjusting handbrake (with rear disc brakes) 28 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    I have a 306 estate with rear discs and could do with adjusting it slightly as its starting to slip on hills I have done this via the centre console but...
  • Nova sticking front brakes 28 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    89 Nova - OS front wheel got very hot on a five mile journey. Jacked up the front, and the OS wheel is very sticky to rotate compared to the NS. Clearly...
  • punto jamming up 5 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Hi all,My girlfriend has a 95 punto 1.1,when you touch the brakes(the pedal feels very tight)the brakes jam up and stick to the road with a sudden clunk.Then you have to reverse to free it.The clutch pedal too feels a bit strange too,and there is a looseness feel through the car as if the front end
  • S type rear brake pad fitting 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    2001 3.0 V6 sport. Handbrake actuates the pads in the caliper itself, not like the good old Vauxhall seperate shoes within disc/drum setup. Tried to...
  • Disc\'s and Brake pad\'s - VW Bora. 4 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    Anyone got any advice with regards to the above, I have a 4yr old VW Bora and have a full service history. Would it be just as cheap to go somewhere else...
  • My brake discs and pads only lasted 24,000 miles. Is this acceptable wear and tear on a brand new car? 17 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
    My 2019 Skoda Kodiaq is at 24,000 miles and I've had to replace both the front brake discs and pads, which I consider unacceptable wear. Before the Kodiaq,...
 

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