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• beingo van hdi1.6 - bleeding brakes 18 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Took to garage to have rear brake cylinders replaced a couple of days later brake pedal nearly touches the floor  if you lightly push pedal released and apply brake pedal all OK thought might just want bleeding. Took it back to garage they say they can't bleed the be makes maybe
• Volvo V50 2007 - Judder when braking 30 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I had new set of brake pads and discs fittted at quick-fit sinve when when I brake gently thewre is a judder, which doesn't happen when I brake hard. Went to Volvo main agent in Birmingham and they said although brake pads and discs were good because they were not Volvo parts is the reason
• Nissan Micra C+C - Brake Imbalance in Rear Brakes 1 May 2010 (Forum)
  Car is an Nissan Micra 1.0  year is 1998. Car failed NCT( MOT ) on rear brake imbalance on the rear axle and the handbrake. The handbrake cable  and wheel cylinder have being replaced. wheel cylinder had being leaking. Could this be due to worn brake shoes or would
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99t 1.9td hand brake not applying 23 May 2008 (Forum)
  hi on my 306 the hand brake does not appear to be affective on a hill i have had front brakes replaced and the hand brake was tightened up but it has come loose being a novice i would appreciate any help and suggestions is this just simply a case of replacing the rear brakes or something more?
• Nissan Note - Brake Lights 25 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Brake lights have stopped working although the high visibility brake light works fine? Any ideas?
• Ford escort 1990 1300cc - Changing rear brake cylinders 7 May 2011 (Forum)
  My rear brake cylinder was leaking.   How long does it take to change each of the rear brake cylinders  and do I need new rear brake shoes due to contamination ?
• Vauxhall Corsa - brakes and hand brake 30 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  There is loud scretching noise coming from the back of the car mostly on the drivers side. The hand brake is really hard to pull up? And there is leaking fluid from the back of the car from underneath
• Siezed Brakes. 10 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  The rear Brakes on the Bike aren't feeling very sharp. Is it possible for brakes to partially sieze in such a way that braking is only slightly worse? What should I use to clean the pistons? Is there anywhere else they bind? -- Parp, Parp! Note: All Toad posts come with an implied smiley.
• any - Braking systems 16 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Thoughts on this electronic braking control system from Brembo (looks good imo) The Biggest Change in Car Brakes in 40 Years - YouTube  
• Ford Mondeo Estate - Hard brake pedal momentary loss of brakes 9 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  My car has an intermittant fault on the brakes. The brake pedal goes rock hard for about 1 second meaning no brakes. My mechanic changed the vacuum part ( don't know what it is ) but it has not stopped the problem, I took it back and he found a split pipe which he has fitted but the problem
• leyland daf 45 - brakes failed mot help please 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi everyone hope someone can help have just bought a daf 45 130 turbo horsebox that failed mot a couple of jobs The brake test was as follows service 48% FAIL secondary 26% PASS secondary 22% FAIL parking 15% PASS Basically it says service brake low
• Hyundai i30 - EBC Brakes 10 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Sooner rather than later i will need to replace the brake pads and discs on the front of my Hyundai. I'm wanting to go with a British brake manufacturer and preferably one who manufacturers in the UK. EBC are a British manufacturer. How are the quality of there brake components
• Seat Cordoba - Brake Lights Not Working 9 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 96 Cordoba and the brake lights are not working. Have checked the fuses and they are ok and have also changed all the bulbs. Thought it may have been the brake light switch so replaced that but still have no brake lights. Any ideas?
• Bleeding brakes - mondeo 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Just read another post about bleeding the clutch when you do the brakes. I am about to bleed my brake system and refill with new fluid. How does one bleed the clutch on an 02 plate TDCi mondeo? Presume it shared same system as brakes?
• citroen zx braking problem 25 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  i replace my front brake pads about a month ago and the car has started to pull to the side upon braking, if i pump the pedal a few times it wil brake straight otherwise it will pull to the side , can anyone give me some info?
• Peugeot 307 - Issues with brakes after new rear discs and pads 14 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all,  I recently had my MOT where I had both my rear brake discs and pads replaced (Peugeot 307). Since I have had the car back I've noticed the braking feels quite different to how it did before.   The brakes feel fine if I gently ease on the brake pedal
• 2006 Prius - Prius brakes 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  2006 Prius brakes squeak intermittently during normal driving then scream blue murder during braking. Any ideas ?
• Mazda MX5 - Brakes sticking - should my mechanic have spotted? 4 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Just been told my MX5 has failed its MOT as the front offside brake is sticking. I'm worried that my mechanic should have already spotted this, as I took my car in just 12 days ago because the brakes weren't working (barely any resistance on brake pedal, plus swerving when braking
• Fiesta brakes 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  This may seem like a strange post, but I'm curious as to why , under heavy braking (ie emergency stop scenario) the brakes on my 98 Fiesta (solid disc front,drum rear,no ABS) DON'T lock up! Every other car I've had (all sizes, apart from ABS equipped ones obviously) lock their brakes in the dry
• Renault Scenic 2008 - SWITCH HAND BRAKE LEVER PARKING BRAKE SCENIC II 16 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  GY58Neu   SWITCH HAND BRAKE LEVER PARKING BRAKE SCENIC II GRAND SCENIC II   Guys n Gals I am looking for this part, please help need this to get the car past its mot.  Renault say 2 weeks to 3 mths, and cannot give a del date.