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• Vectra Brake Squeal 4 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone suffer from undue rear brake squeal on light braking on their previous model Vectra ? Mine's a 2001 2.2 with disks all round. It only happens when the brakes are warm, ie after normal driving for half a mile or so. Washing/hosing seems to make no difference, and it happens both
• HYUNDAI i10 - Dangerous brakes POOR HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE 12 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I purchased a new Hyundai i10 in December 2014. The rear brakes were sticking on right from the first mile. I have taken it back several times and asked at the anual service for the brakes to be checked. the problem persists three years on. I have communicated with several other owners
• 'Performance' brake discs 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone with a automotive engineering background give a view on 'performance' brake discs and whether it is worth upgrading for the average motorist. I'm thinking of the discs that have grooves and/or holes in the discs. Call my cynical but I can't see them improving braking performance by very
• Audi A4 brake vacuum pump 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have just had an 80,000 mile service on my 2003 A4 Avant. I have an extended warranty and was told the diagnostic check had revealed a faulty brake vacuum pump and that it needed replacing. This was duly done under warranty. But after a little think, I realised that I do not know anything about
• braided brake hose burst?? Golf mk2 12 May 2006 (Forum)
  i have a set of braided brake hoses on my car, i got them beacuse i understood they were pretty much bullet proof and would last way longert than standard rubber ones today on the mot brake tester one burst..it spilt open! anyone heard of them failing before? i half worried that another might
• Brake fluid and bad luck 29 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Last week me and my mate traveled in the very early morning to work, we came to a small empty junction (in Leeds) and when I tried to brake the Micra brakes pedal went all the way to the floor (basically no brakes). We were going only 27 mph and the junction was empty so we were lucky enough
• diesel corsa brakes 17 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Today, only a few days after its first MOT at 4 years/50k miles, my 1.7 Corsa lost its brakes just after I pulled out of a tight parking slot in Belfast. I noticed that the brake pedal stayed firm but that the battery discharge light stayed on, there was no useful residual braking left. I
• Hyundai i10 and probably other models. - Sticking rear brake solution from Hyundai 18 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi I have been informed by DVSA that Hyundai have recognised a problem following a number of complaints of locking/sticking rear brakes. Hyundai have developed a new compound for the brake pads and these are now ready for supply into service. If you have had a problem with your
• Honda Civic - Brake Wear 6 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, we have a Civic Type S GT 2.2 Diesal, less than 2 years old with 34,000 miles on the clock and full Honda Service history.  Last service was September 2009 when there were no issues. We've noticed some 'rubbing' sounds when braking, and so took it to a dealer who informed
• 2003 Renault Scenic (old shape) - Car Pulling to Left Under Braking 3 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got a 2003 Renault Scenic 1.4 (old shape), which is pulling to the left under medium braking. Light braking, it's fine, heavy braking, it's fine, but under medium braking, it seems to dive down a bit at the front, along with wallowing
• Toyota Prius II (2003 - 2008) - 03 1.5 CVT transmission and engine braking 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Moving to 'B' from 'D' in a Prius II introduces a slight engine-braking effect. On any significant downhill incline, however, the car will accelerate more than engine braking can prevent and braking is required when for any reason, such as a limit, congtrol of pseed is necessary. I use the example
• Vectra C rear brakes 8 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Evening everyone. My Vectra (2.0T model) is now 13 months old and has 15k on the clock. Now it may just be me but it sounds like the rear brake pads may be getting down to the backing material. When I brake and gently come to a standstill the rear wheels make that noise similar to a dinghy being
• Rover 416 Braking Problem 13 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  is a noise coming from what sounds like the rear wheels when braking. Its not a metallic screeching noise, or a grating noise which would be associated with pad wear, but a kind of "shhh" noise, with no vibration at all felt through the pedal. Any ideas what this could be? It was sold with a brand new MOT
• Ford Mondeo Mk4 2L Diesel - Unusual sound when braking 4 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, For the past few days I have noticed an unusual sound when braking. It seems to come from the rear of the car, and my wife swears that it is only from the right side (although I'm not sure). When I start braking the sound is not there, but as I brake harder, the sound suddenly
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 2000 1.4 brake light switch problems 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Been having problem with the brake light switch which controls all 3-rear brake lights. About 2 months ago i noticed all 3 light were on even when the brake pedal was not pushed, i adjusted the switch so that they come on when the pedal is pressed- all ok for a few weeks, then one day i noticed
• Fiesta Brakes 28 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  My girlfriend has a 2000 X Fiesta Zetec with 25,000 mls on it. The brakes have always felt quite spongy but have always stopped well. She had to perform an emergency stop the other day and only just made it, she says that the brakes have been getting poorer. I took it out last night on a bit
• Vauxhall Astra 2017 - Brake Lights problem 13 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hi Dash alert stated brake lights out. Checked and left bumper out. Replaced. Drove 20 mins. No problem. Stopped. Went about business. Start car. Alert back on. Brake light not working again. Any ideas? I cannot believe its the bulb as it was brand new!
• Honda Civic - Honda Civic Brakes 14 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Had a car accident with my Civic, I was driving by 130mph down by the East London, and some b****** ran from the left side. Thanks to God I'm alive and I dont know how, but brakes turned out to be very good. I have never thought Civic may have such powerful brakes.
• nissan x trail 2006 - nissan x trail brakes 14 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  After fitting new front discs and pads, we are having a problem with the front LHS tening to bind slightly and over heating the brake. it seems that the hydraulic cylinders are not retracting after the brake is applied, before buying a new cylinder i would welcome your opininion on this. Slade
• Rover 414 brake lights... strange!! 2 May 2005 (Forum)
  I notice yesterday when I parked in a underground car park that my brake lights came on my Rover 414 (n reg new shape) even when the key was out the ignition. Put my foot on the brakes and both lights came on. Is this normal on these rovers or have I got a problem? Regards, Dave