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  BMW 5 Series brake problem 31 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a new F10 550iSE about a year ago. At 11600 miles under braking I began to get a shuddering through the steering. Was advised by the BMW garage...
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  Why are my BMW X3's brake discs wearing as fast as the brake pads? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW X3 automatic has covered 38,000 miles from new in my ownership and recently had an inspection and brake fluid change at Sytner High Wycombe. The...
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  What's wrong with my Skoda Octavia's brake lights? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The other day I found that all three of my brake lights have stopped working. I've done the usual checks - fuse, bulbs. No other lights are affected -...
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  Why is my Peugeot 306 leaking brake fluid? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 306 and I have just replaced the brake pads and discs. I noticed the hub under the right wheel arch is wet and fluid is pooled under the...
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  Why are my brakes overheating on one side? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my car for a drive and, by the end of it, my front driver's side brakes were screeching and red hot. I let them cool down and on the return...
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  How do I descend a hill in a car with an automatic gearbox? 15 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 71 plate BMW 118i with a steptronic gearbox. My question is what is the best way to use the auto gearbox going down steep hills....
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  How often should flexible brake hoses be replaced? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is a reasonable point at which to replace flexible brake hoses? I have a low mileage 1998 MGF in excellent condition and with a well documented service...
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  Should I buy a car with poor brakes? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just viewed a used (2008 model) Citroen C5 which was great apart from the brakes, which needed constant pumping to operate. The car has had...
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  Do modern automatics offer any engine braking? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going...
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  Why are my rear brake pads wearing so fast? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've done just over 30k miles in my SEAT Exeo, but I am getting what I consider to be unusual brake pad wear. The front brake pads are 20 per cent worn,...
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  Are my rear brake discs wearing prematurely? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need some guidance on the expected life of the rear brake discs on my Lexus LS600hL. The car is three years old, has just completed 30,000 miles and...
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  Unbroken brakes 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read in last weeks Saturday motoring section, your reply to a motorist who complained about having to replace brake discs and pads after only 19,000...
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  Brakes have failed - can I reject this Hyundai i10? 30 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought Hyundai i10 from new. 33 miles on the clock and the brakes failed completely. An hour later they were working. I suspect the cold may in some...
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  Hand brake problems on a 306 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I Have an R reg Peugeot 306 GLX Auto and it seems when I pull the hand brake on one of the sides on the rear of the car lifts up. Also, just to get the...
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  Why are the brakes on my dad's Citroen Saxo sticking? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Citroen Saxo for my elderly father. When he only travels for a mile or so, the brakes on the driver's side stick and he needs to stop while...
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  What's causing the front brakes to seize on my Mercedes-Benz CLK ? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The front brakes have suddenly locked on my Mercedes-Benz CLK for no apparent reason. I’ve checked the pads, callipers, brake fluid, linkages and master...
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  Should I replace brake discs before my next MoT? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 64 reg Hyundai i10. On the last MoT in August last year there was an advisory which said that both rear brake discs were ' pitted or scored but...
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  How do I reverse uphill using an electric parking brake? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3 manual which has an electric parking brake which I haven't used before. I park my car facing downwards on a steep 1 in 3...
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  Uneven brake pad wear on Honda Civic Tourer 19 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2015 Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 diesel has just had a 25,000 mile service. The dealer found the rear brake pads to be 70 per cent worn on both inner...
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  What's caused a total brake failure on my Peugeot 406? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just suffered a total brake failure on my Peugeot 406. I pumped the brake as fast as I could and yanked on the handbrake, then the brakes went back to...