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• Seicento sporting 2003 - Brake failure on cliff side road 14 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, my brakes have had a lot of work done over the past couple of weeks. New discs and pads on the front and (I quote this from the garage invoice) "stripping, freeing + rebuilding rear brakes and front callipers". This evening I was driving a very windy and steep road around the local
• 2004 Ford Focus CMAX 1.8 Duratec HE Petrol Manual - Brake Light Fault 14 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  First post, hello all. I've been offered a c-max 1.8 duratec petrol which has a few issues. Messages 'brake light fault' and 'engine systems fault' when
• Renault Clio Sport. Brake problem 9 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Got home from work, and decided to wash my car. After I washed it, I took it down the road, and when turning back into my road, from the main road, I was braking from about 80/90 leptons (not excessively hard) and thought, the brakes felt a little wierd. Coming along my road, and tried them from
• Volkswagen Golf Mk 5 - Brake Pedal Issue 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Vehicle was taken to local Vw dealership for handbrake issue 3rd visit as on 9 notches. New cables were fitted 6 months ago. Transpired not only had the calipers failed but the rear discs and pads required replacing.Before the visit the brake pedal had a short travel before the brakes
• Toyota Yaris Verso [2000 model, 119,000 miles] - Braking issue 20 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  My car [owned from new] has always been serviced at recommended intervals by either franchised dealers or trusted independents. Just lately, applying very light brake pressure when coming to a halt [2/3 mph] has led to what may or may not be the ABS system kicking in - a sort of light
• Mercedes CLK 4.3 2001 - Brakes seizing 23 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  The brake pedal seemed to stick own without warning and although I tried to lift it up the brakes had locked on. (The handbrake was definitely off!) We stopped as quickly as possible on the narrow busy road but the discs were very hot and the front offside was beginning to smoke. We were
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 2.0 over revving on braking etc 16 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, my Focus is over revving when coming to a stop. Hitting the brakes sends the revs really high, and the only way to cure it is to brake sharp, take foot off the brakes and then brake again to bring revs back to normal. Makes me look like a boy racer and frightens anyone crossing the road
• Volkswagen Beetle original (1946 - 2003) - 1978 ? Brake problems 3 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I am having a terrible time with fixing my brakes. We have replaced the Master cyl 3 times and each wheel cyl. It still feels like there is air in the line. We have bleed the brakes so much I should invest in the brake fluid company. We see nothing leaking. If my husband puts a shim where
• Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - 1991 - rear brake drum back plate problem 28 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 1991 VW Passat which just failed its ITV (MOT here in Spain) because of low reading for rear left brake and handbrake. The brake drum seems fine although a bit pitted (meaning maybe it hasn't been functioning properly for a while). The brake shoes are only slightly worn. I haven't
• Discovery TD5 auto y2000 - brakes 11 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I would be grateful for any feedbck on brakes & perfomance. I have had the car for 3 years, and has 30K on the clock. I dont tow, and no major probs so far. I live by the sea, and my brake discs go rusty in 48 hours. The car rarely travels more than 20 miles per day, at no more than 40mph
• Golf brake problem 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Hello everyone - I've got a problem and I wonder if anyone can help me out with it. I have a 1994 VW Golf Mk3 1.4CL with a recurring noise from the brakes. The problem is not when I press the brake, more when I don't or (especially) when I go round right hand turns - there is a squeal from
• Xantia Estate : Brake Squealing 16 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I have a 1.9TD Xantia Estate (1996/N) which has done 126K miles without any major problems. I recently had a major service done where the front brake pads where renewed and the rear brake discs and pads where renewed. Since then there seems to be a very loud squealing noise every time I press
• 2010 Kia Sorento - Brake repairs 22 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  My 2010 Kia Sorento petrol suddenly needs both front and left rear brake disks and pads replaced. Is this a common problem? What can I do to get a fair deal in repairing them? Glynn.
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 1997 1.1 brake lights failed 31 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  The brake lights have stopped working, I've checked the bulbs and the fuses and they're ok, is there a switch somewhere I can/should investigate? And suggestions welcome.
• Delphi Lockhead brake discs 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  These any good?
• Jaguar XK - Repeated brake light bulb failure 4 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Can anyone shed any light on why my brake light bulbs keep failing? I've replaced the left one twice and the right one three times in the last 9 months.
• Brake fluid change 12 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  What is the current view on brake fluid changes? Most handbooks seem to specify every 2 years.  Could this be safely extended to 3 years? In the distant past, I never changed the fluid, except when topping-up after work on the hydraulic system.    
• Honda Stream 2.0 V-Tec petrol 2002 - Brake caliper carrier/bracket 7 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Trying to get hold of Rear Both Sides Brake Caliper Carrier/Bracket. Searched net but no luck, any ideas. Thanks
• Volkswagen Polo 51 Reg - Rear Brake Disc 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I,m about to change the rear brake discs on a 51 Reg 1.6 L Polo. Does the hub nut have to be removed, or does the disc alone come off the same as the front ?
• Brake caliper position 30 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Most makers seem to put front calipers ahead of the axle, but some place them behind: there must be a difference in the direction of the forces acting on the caliper (and thus suspension) when brakes are applied, does this have significant effects or is position purely a matter of convenience