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• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 06 2 Electronic Handbrake Towing issues 19 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi there, I'm a new member with an issue regarding the Electronic hand brake on my C-Max. I've recently had the Alternator go which has then cause the battery to die and after taking it to a very unhelpful garage (no courtesy car and a 1 MONTH window for fixing it) I'm going to be forced to jump
• Puzzling driving test question 21 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My son is about to sit his driving test and we've been going through the practical questions that now form part of the test. Most are sensible (how to check levels, tyres etc) but one seems really odd to me - Question "Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear." Model answer
• Daewoo Nubira (1997 - 2003) - 51 Reg 2.0 Litre - Creaking Noise O/S Wheel area 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi When I brake there is a creaking/ grinding noise coming from the front passenger side of my Daewoo Nubira Estate... It isn't the brake pads as these have been replaced and in the past it has been regreased around that area (under tyhe car) and been ok for a while however it is back
• Almera rear brakes 20 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  2000 Turbo Diesel After my wife reported that ominous grinding sound, I bought a set of pads and tried to fit them last night - a half-hour job I thought. The...
• Skoda Elegance 1.9TDI 5/2003 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  to ask local Skoda garage if they can consult their computer to check if brake fluid etc has been done. Was considering oil & filter change, brake fluid swop (DOT4?), Coolant change (probaly 5 year anti-freeze). When is the cambelt due on these, and do you require tensioners etc (405 still on original
• VW Golf lights problem, Please Help ! 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hope anyone out there can help with a problem on my MK 4 VW Golf TDI 130. Have noticed both brake light bulbs blown & the high level light is lit slightly at either end. I have not yet replaced the blown bulbs cause just seen this evening. When the brake is applied the high level light works
• ABS Fault - Renault Scenic 1.8 Ltr 12 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Has anybody else suffered a fault in the Antilock Braking System on their Renault Scenic? And if so, were you able to obtain redress from Renault ? - 45,000 miles - 52 Reg. but just out of warranty - Paid £1,009 to have ABS Control Unit replaced. Started car on my drive and the brake warning
• Golf III ABS exchange 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I've had to replace the ABS ECU on my Golf III VR6 and bought it (used) complete with the pump. Yesterday I removed the old one and fitted the new one in it's place. I used a pressurised bleed kit and pushed all the air out of the system, but still there the brakes are not fully working as I can
• Vauxhall Corsa - Can't Get Drum Off! 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone I have the rear binding brake issue on a Corsa that all Vauxhalls seem to suffer from. I have a high pitched squeeling from the left rear and a deep rumble when applying brake pressure. This was supposedly sorted out by my local garage six months ago, but the car is now parked 20
• VW Golf TDI 130 Mk4 30 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  2 incredibly annoying problems have just turned up separately on my 2002 Golf....... The first one started this morning when I opened the front door to see the car with the brake lights all lit up! Tried the fuses but no difference and then gently pulled the brake pedal (its not loose
• VW Golf - Rear Wheel Bearing Question 19 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  that this click sound is due to the torque setting of the hub nut, is this a correct assumption? My rear wheels have drum brakes. A quick glance in a haynes manual shows that the taper bearing is held in place by this hub nut plus a lock ring and pin. The torque applied to the hub nut seems quite low considering
• VW Passat 97' sport saloon 23 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  to move when u look at it but I can feel it with my foot. Only other way I can describe it is when my old Vectra had ABS problems and I pressed the brake peddle it used to judder as the brakes came on/off. It's like that but only a slight movement. Don't know what it is ut would like to know If I'm
• Newton's third law takes a holiday 20 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  MoT time came round recently and I found myself at the test station in a pit with the tester looking at the Synergie's brake disks. The Lucas brakes have a single piston in a floating caliper. The rods on which the caliper floats are shiny, greased and protected by intact gaiters, and the caliper
• Engine running away 24 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 18 month old Ford Ka and the engine has started to accelerate unexpectedly. When I brake to walking pace and then change down to second, on releasing the clutch the car accelerates away. I have to keep my foot on the brake when in a 30 zone to avoid speeding. Also when I press the clutch
• Mondeo ABS - symptoms of failure 5 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  The car is a 97R Mondeo Ghia 2.0 Estate - 85,000 miles. Some time ago, I asked if backroomers had experienced a squawk from under the bonnet (when starting off, after braking sharply, or latterly when going over a bump). The suggestions of incorrect belt tension and worn bearings proved negative
• Slowing down with Cruise Control on..? 4 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  at the "top" and it started to gather speed fairly quickly, even in a manual car you'd have to use the brakes or shift down, not to exceed 80+'ish at the bottom. (Though the roundabout there helps prevents this too!) How would a modern cruise control system cope with conditions like this (assuming you don't
• screeching noise from front 8 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Fiat tipo turbo diesel 1991 Recently had brake pipes renewed as well as front caliper on off side. However I still have this problem after driving for approx 15 mins a screeching noise appears to come from the offside front wheel. This seems to only happen when the steering is slightly turned, when
• Cost of Tyres 20 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Took my car to a nationwide fast fit place for them to check the brakes and tracking yesterday.(The one with the dancing fitters from a few years back) Nothing wrong with the brakes but the fitter pointed out a nail in one the rear tyres, which was also a bit low on tread. He quoted me 91 pounds
• Citreon C3 Picasso - Citreon C3 Picasso Dual Mass Flywheel. 20 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Does the 1.6 hdi 90 brake version have one fitted? Many thanks. 
• Espace IV Handbrake release 21 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I need to change the pads on my Espace latest generation, can anyone tell me how to keep the brakes released when I turn off the engine?