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  A faulty brake light switch was causing the EPC light to come on in my Volkswagen Polo's dash. 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The EPC light was illuminated my 2005 Volkswagen Polo's dash. I started messing about with it and found it was the brake light switch was the problem.
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  Will fitting nudge or bull bars affect the brake assist function of my van? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If I fit bull or nudge bars to the front of my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, will it affect the function of its brake assist?
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  What are my rights over my car's faulty brakes? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How many miles is it reasonable for disc brakes to last on a Suzuki Swift? It passed its MoT five days before we purchased it, only to find that it needs...
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  Toyota Prius brake repair 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and son in law have a 5 year old Toyota Prius which they bought 3 years ago. They have just been quoted £2700 to repair a brake actuator problem....
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  Lack of engine braking 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 63 reg new model Nissan Note diesel which doesn't slow down when you take your foot off the throttle, so approaching corners and bends I am braking...
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  How often should I change the brake fluid? 6 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can I ask two questions: 1. How often does brake fluid need replacing? 2. If my Aircon is working fine, does it need any routine servicing?
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  Should my Daihatsu Terios' brake pads have been changed with 3mm pad depth remaining? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 6-year-old Daihatsu Terios (47,000 miles on the clock) has just had an annual service and MoT test. During this I was informed that the front brake...
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  Rear Brakes and Discs Peuegeot 307 cc 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Still very pleased with my 307 cc which I bought after receiving your great advice four years ago. The back brakes are worn and make a screeching noise,...
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  What's causing my Volkswagen Polo's brakes to stick on? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The brakes on my 2005 Volkswagen Polo are grabbing on at the front after driving for a short distance. The callipers and pistons are fine, I've changed...
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  Does our Vauxhall Meriva have a faulty parking brake? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Vauxhall Meriva with a push button brake. Three times now we have pranged it when moving off on an incline. On one occasion I had to get out...
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  Half braked 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had a similar experience to AF (Honest John July 25) with her Golf, which was 6 months out of warranty. The ABS pump failed and the VW dealer...
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  Padding done, bare 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I had the rear brake pads and discs replaced on my 2007 Vectra. Am I correct in thinking that the discs only get damaged and hence need replacing if the...
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  What has caused scoring on the brake discs of my Audi Q3? 12 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My 2019 Audi Q3 had its first big service a few weeks ago. They found all brake discs needed replacing due to them being scored. Is this normal as I've...
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  Should my SEAT Ibiza's brake discs have warped after just 11,000 miles of urban driving? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The local dealership where I bought my SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI 2 years ago has given up the franchise. I now have to travel an hour to a SEAT dealer. That would...
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  Golf Bluemotion automatic 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just taken delivery of a 1.6 Golf Bluemotion automatic as a company car. As I've driven countless automatics over the last 30 years I didn't anticipate...
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  Warp speed 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my 406 automatic, petrol engine, new in June 2000 from a main dealer in France. After about 6 months and coming down an incline on a Spanish...
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  Please release me, set me free 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd be grateful for your advice and guidance regarding a brake issue I have with my VW Golf Mk6 GT TDI 140PS which I bought in March this year. The brakes...
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  Why are the brake discs wearing so fast on our Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class brakes have started to 'judder' and, after its latest major service by the main dealers, the discs were found to be...
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  Should the brakes wear so soon? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What should I expect to happen after owning a BMW which is just 12 months old which has been found to need all discs and pads renewing? Mileage is...
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  Why does my friend struggle to left-foot brake in his wife's Skoda Yeti DSG? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who, having spent the 1970s in the USA, has always driven with two feet. He does this today with his Nissan Micra. His wife has recently...