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• Volkswagen Passat - How Can I tell they changed the brake fluid? 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I recently purchased a three year old VW Passat     from the main VW main dealer. They carried out the three year service as part of the purchase contract. When I studied the service schedule the brake fluid change was ticked not changed
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 01 2.0 Fire Problem 21 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  flames coming from what I think is the Brake Servo or that area. I switched the engine off and extinguished the flames with a jug of water. A threw another just of water in the same area a few minutes later and the water just evaporated. I suspect that the Servo was faulty or had been effected
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  How can I clean brake dust from my Volvo V70's wheels? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best method for cleaning the wheels on my new Volvo V70? I guess it's residue from the brake pads. My high pressure cleaner that will punch...
• Ford Escort 1.6 16V 1998 - Whirring noise on acceleration 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  noise at the back has become apparant. It is silent on idle but starts once you reach about 10 mile ph and gets louder the faster you go. On braking the back brakes sound like they are grating (Brake shoes replaced approx 9 mths ago) about 2 months after they were fitted they were grating so
• Garage fraud advice 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  brakes started screaming the moment I left the garage. I suspected they may have changed one of the pads on the rear side for a worn one. I am not a mechanic so waited until I could afford to have them replaced elsewhere and sure enough, the rear left brake pad was completely worn while the other pad
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - Brakes : MOT vs AA inspection 17 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I bought a Picasso recently with a 12 month MOT, as well a 12 month warranty. The car was needed somewhat urgently due to family circumstances, so for piece of mind I booked a AA inspection. A few minor things came up, along with the more disturbing "those front brakes are an MOT failure
• Mk1 Punto new front brake pad binding 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  My son recently had the front brake pads and discs replaced at a fast fit operation as the pads were on their way out. Now the new front offside pads keep binding sporadically after the car has been driven a couple of miles as shown by the wheel heating up and a burning smell. Once cold I don't
• Servo/M Cylinder 1995 Audi A6 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I have an odd problem with an Audi petrol A 6 Avant. When reversing recentlly the brake pedal went almost completely to the floor but recovered to normal at once. It did it again moments later so we recovered it by RAC to home. I have looked for anything amiss and can find nothing obvious. I
• Voiding warranty - can they do this? 11 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I have a 2 and a half year old Clio 172 and need to get all the brake discs and pads changed. I can either get the parts and do it myself or have other contacts that can do it for me fairly cheaply. However, when I questioned my local dealer I was told that if the work was NOT carried out
• Renault Trafic Rear Brakes and MOT 19 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone please help me? I have a problem getting my trafic van through an MOT at the moment. I am really desperate because I need this van to move materials and tools away from my property I have nearly finished and into my garage. The previous MOT has expired. The rear brakes
• Ford focus style (100) 1.6 petrol year 1999 - FORD FOCUS PARKING HANDBRAKE 14 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    I am informed  by one self employed mechanic ( that because the car hand brake only just holds when the handbrake is fully  pulled up to the last link, that the car rear brake shoes would need replacing. How can I check  the shoes to confirm this  and how
• Aygo 2014 - old style - Aygo brake disc condition 15 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Just got my car serviced and am being told that my discs are in need of urgently being replaced. I'm being told that they are heavily corroded and...
• Toyota Auris - Squeaky noise from one rear wheel 10 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  the brakes are applied. It's disc brakes all round I was thinking a worn disc, but I don't know. Any ideas welcome? Many thanks
• Saab 93 Vector - Advice needed 1 May 2015 (Forum)
  issue i have now is that when i apply the brake i get the same kind of noise as the flat spot (front left n/s brake)   Any ideas as to why it could
• Honda Civic 1.8 Petrol 'S' type 2006 - Workshop/Repair Manual 11 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hello,can anyone help me find a workshop manual for the 's' type Civic.I've been in touch with Haynes and they don't have a manual in print (amazing considering the number you see on the roads),so I'm looking for alternatives.I'm going to have a go at the front and rear brake pads first
• Peugeot 307 - Peugeot 307 Clutch/Brake Pipe Leaking 24 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi guys ive posted a picture ive circled the pipe that is leaking, which has been caused by the airbox rubbing against the pipe for a prolonged period...
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  ABS light on Alfa 159 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We own an Alfa Romeo 159 JTDm lusso 58 plate. ABS not available has flashed up on the dash display. What could this mean before we take it to a garage?
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  Winter tyres all year? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Are there disadvantages of remaining on winter tyres all year round for standard motoring, mixed town and motorway driving. (noise, wear, braking, handling...
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  Reversing sensor problem 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The reversing sensor warning (in the offside 'B' pillar?) sounds when using the indicators and when braking. Any suggestions?
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  Winter tyres for an Audi A3 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can I use 205/55 R16 winter tyres on 16" rims in place of current set up - 225/40 R18 tyres on 18" alloys?