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• Skoda Fabia - Siezed rear brake drum 2 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I recently was charged by my hgarage for freeing rear brake drum clogged with brake dust after the brake had siezed. The vehicle had annual service at that garage at end of March. Should not the brake drums have been inspected and cleaned out at that time?
• Renault Megane RN Paris brake problems 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I've just bought a 1996 R reg Renault Megane 1.4 RN Paris. The brakes are making a really loud scraping noise and when I apply the brakes the pedal goes almost to the floor with no braking then the brakes seem to slam on fully. As a result, it feels really difficult to brake in a controlled
• Ford Fiesta 2004 Finesses - Replacement brake pipes 31 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have a 2004 ford fiesta which has today failed its MOT on corroded rear brake pipes and main break pipes. The reason for the failure is following: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c
• Land Rover Discovery Sport - Brake Pad Replacements 10 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  Would brake pads required to be replaced AGAIN in less than 4 weeks (580 miles)? This is what I was told by garage: The brake pads are required with the new discs due to existing brake disc condition (Pads used 500+ miles could prematurely wear/damage new brake
• 1 in 3 Brakes could fail 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Brakes seem to be my subject this evening. The attached is an intresting article on the quality of brakes and fluid recently inspected. www.carpages.co.uk/news/brakes-09-11-06.asp It does lead me to ask a question though. I did have a saab once where the dealer stated 'dirty brake fluid
• brake noise 13 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Hello, I have a curious problem with my car. When my brakes are warm, after say a sustained brake down a hill, at speeds over 60mph, a droning noise is set up and is damned annoying. there is no vibration, the braking potential doesn't go (i.e. no fade), and it is possible to push through
• Replacement rear brake pads 29 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I know that new brake pads need time to bed in properly. Does the same rule apply to rear brake pads - they aren't used as much as the fronts during regular braking so should I still brake gently for 200 miles or not bother?? Any help would be much appreciated
• Air in brake system bother 4 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Changed pads\discs all round on my golf mk2 at christmas. Also had to replace both rear brake calipers. After this, the brakes rocked! Then about a week later, the brakes were spongy & alot of travel on the pedal. Re-bled the brakes & the rear ones had air in them. After this brakes back to good
• clio brakes 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  My wife has a 94 clio 1.4 automatic,and every time the car is driven from being stood,there seems to be a lot of travel on the brake pedal & very little braking effect.Once the brakes are pumped several times they feel fine & work well.I have had the brakes bled & pads & shoes are fine,iam
• Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 - Brake problem 27 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  This brake problem is on a 2007 Landcruiser, 3.0l diesel automatic. The brake pedal nearly goes to the floor, although it does continue to stop the vehicle. I have bled the brakes with no noticeable effect. There appears to be no brake booster fitted, having just
• Vauxhall Agila - Brakes 20 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  I have an intermittent brake issue. My Agila has recently visited two local garages who both say the brakes are fine - but they aren't. Most of the time, the brakes respond as they should but, every couple of weeks, I have to press the pedal right to the floor if I'm braking as the car goes over
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (2003) Hatchback - Third brake light (center) not working 10 May 2010 (Forum)
  I recently noticed that my third brake light at the top center of the rear screen is not working, although the left and right brake lights work perfectly. What could the problem be?  Firstly is the center brake light powered by globe(s) that can be replaced or LEDs?  The manual
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 2002 1.8 petrol - brake pad replacement 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I have just replaced both front and rear brake pads on my Vauxhall Zafira with no problems on fitting. However, I am now experiencing excessive brake pedal travel. I have tried to rectify this by bleeding the front brakes which has helped a little. I have checked the brake fluid reservoir level
• Have A Brake Problem! Please Help 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I have a shadow 1 (1972) with a brake problem that I am unable to solve. Can anybody give me any advice please? I replaced the two n/s/r flexi brake pipes closest to the calliper. Unfortunately there was a fluid leak o/night which emptied both reservoirs. On bleeding the system fluid was drained
• Peugeot 106 - MOT Brake Failure 1 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  My 1998 106 has just failed the MOT on the following. Service brake efficiency below requirements [3.7.A.9] Offside Rear brake recording little or no effort [3.7.A.4a] The RBT Service Brake Efficiency was recorded at 49% The MOT Tester said that it probably only needed
• Try Your Brakes! Really? 8 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Is it really necessary to "try your brakes" after driving through a few inches of water?  Surely this dates back to the days of water pooling in drum brakes and isn't necessary with modern disc brakes otherwise you'd have to "try your brakes" after every rain shower?  Is it just a case
• Ford Ka 2004 - Braking Performance 23 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Any suggestions how I can improve the braking performance of my daughters Ford Ka In my opinion there is too much travel on the brake pedal before anything happens. I have had the brake fluid changed on a regular basis also the brake pads checked. Any help/comments would
• Brake pedal query 17 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I hope you understand this problem to comment on it. Following application of the brakes, which work fine and efficiently, and when say the car is completely stationary at a junction, in traffic, etc.,and the hand-brake is not applied, and the foot remains on the brake pedal, I can 'feel
• Golf mk 3 brake conversion 7 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  hello all , i have two mk2 16valve golfs one is a 1990 with the big brakes the other is a 1987 with the small brakes , can i swap the brakes i want the big ones on the old car as i am scrapping the newer one. the old brakes are differant to the new ones, i would have to change the whole hub
• Dumb brakes question - Citroen Xsara 24 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Should it be possible (with servo assistance) to push the brake pedal right down to the floor with a bit of effort? Was bored while sitting at traffic lights and gave the pedal a good shove, and distinctly felt it hit the stop. Brakes feel as sharp as they ever did. Car is a Citroen Xsara