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  • Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 03 1.8 Brake disc diameter 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    I am having problems buying after market front and rear brake pads for my 1.8 mx5 sport as all dealers need to know the diameter of the front and rear disc's other than taking my wheels off measuring them and putting back on, then going to the suppliers. Could you advise me what are the diameter
  • Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.6 brake bleeding problem 6 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    hi all sons escort had brake problem had to change front hose now it wont bleed properly tried using old way and eezibleed way but brakes still spongey after bleed ok but when start engine pedels drops again and has to be pumped to get pressure now could it be master cylinder if so how to test
  • Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 1999 1.8 20v - brake warning light and abs light 7 May 2008 (Forum)
    Hi we have a 99 passat 1.8 20v that has an abs brake warning light a brake warning light like the fluid level is low and also a beeping sound.Have carried out a plug in and no codes showing up,has anyone come across this problem? {year & engine details added to subject line, as per the 3
  • MG - 1974 1275cc. Midget - Hard brake pedal 21 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Hello. I have a 1974 midget 1275 in my garage that I have not driven for 7 years. It has just been left and not started. Yesterday I replaced the battery and put some fuel into the empty fuel tank and it fired up straight away after it chugged for a bit. The brake pedal is as hard as a rock
  • rover 214, squeeling brakes 29 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    I have a 1996 214 and have constant rotational squeeling sound after about 15mins of driving. I have been told that it's commoan for the pads to stick and some copper grease spray should help. It doesn't seem to be effecting the braking and light braking actually reduces the noise. Anyone had any
  • Brake development 28 Oct 2005 (Forum)
    Was just wondering that on many cars there have been huge developments in braking quality over the years with the development of discs, ABS and now all sorts of Emergency Brake Assist. Is there further development out there to make cars stop even quicker or are we now at the stage
  • Not So Intelligent brake lights from BMW 9 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    Morning all, Something weird just happened, got to work this morning been in about 20mins when mate rang and said my brake lights were on!!! When I went and looked sure enough the proper brake lights were on, even the high level one, I unlocked the car and they went off????? Is this some
  • Brake fluid change at 2 years? 17 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    Just booked my Seat Toledo TDi in for its 20,000 service with the dealer. Was informed when booking in that it "requires" a brake fluid change at 2 years old, and did sir want this doing at the same time as the service (the car will be 2 years old in June). Price quoted is £41 (for the fluid change
  • Ford fiesta whistle on braking 20 Jan 2005 (Forum)
    I noticed last night whilst stationary my 96 1.25 ford fiesta made a strange whistling noise if I pressed the brake pedal lightly. If I then pressed it a little harder the noise stopped. If I then turn the engine off I hear a noise like a balloon going down for maybe 5 or 6 seconds, pressing
  • Citroen and stop/start Eco C3 5 Jan 2005 (Forum)
    I read somewhere that Citroen are launching a C3 with Eco feature, this being that as soon as the car stops and providing you keep your foot on the brake, the engine cuts out. The engine restarts in 0.4 secs as soon as you release the foot brake. What does the law say on sitting in traffic
  • Renault Clio 1996 - Brake light problem 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    My sister's clio has developed an intermittent fault with brake lights. They will either flicker on and off or stay on while the brake pedal is not being used. I only noticed this recently because I was following her car I assumed it was the earth on the rear light clusters but they looked like
  • How long do brake pipes last? Ducato Van 29 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    I\'ve got a Fiat Ducato van for work. Its 6 years old and done 77k. Driving home tonight, I lost most of my brakes. It turns out one of the metal brake pipes at the rear of the van is rusted and bubbled and its got a hole in it!! How long should pipes last?? No other vehicle I\'ve had, and I\'ve
  • 106 xs brake fade 15 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    my 98 peugeot 106xs suffers from front brake fade when driven hard. I have renewed the front discs and pads as well as rear shoes but the front still overheat when driven hard resulting in nasty brake fade. I was surprised to find that the discs are solid and not vented. Presumeably
  • All - Emergency brake assist 12 Jan 2021 (Forum)
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9128987/Rural-road-block-triggers-emergency-brakes-cars-forcing-drivers-skid-road.html
  • SEAT Ibiza Front Brakes 16 Apr 2020 (Forum)
    I will shortly have to replace the disc pads and understand that three different manufacturers supply the full brake assembly to SEAT and that replacement disc pads are not fully interchangeable. The caliper has FS 111 or lll on the casting. Can anybody help by identifying the manufacturer
  • Brake Pads - Ford or Motorcraft - What??? 2 Jun 2018 (Forum)
    So a main dealer gives me two prices for a set of brake pads.  One is a Ford part and the other Ford Motorcraft.  Ford part is considerably dearer.  I was told they are the same just in a different box.   What is going on here?    
  • Volvo C30 2007 diesel - Brake Failure Warning/Speedometer stopped working 16 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    Last night Brake Failure Stop Safely came up on my info.  The speedometer stopped working.  I fear a horrendous bill.  Could it be something simple ?
  • VW Sharan - brake pushback tool 15 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Please can anyone tell me if the brake pushback tool with right hand thread available at Halfords will do both sides of the vehicle as I have heard some cars have left hand thread on the near side, thanks, Mike.
  • Escort TDI 2000 - Flickering brake warning light 25 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Brake warning light flickers-handbrake switch and fluid level switch checked-both OK-appears to be intermittent short in main loom-has anyone else experienced it or could give likely location.
  • BMW 5 Series E60 - BMW 5 series front brake reset 27 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    Hi All    How do i please reset the computer, after having new front brake pads and discs.   Thank you in advance   MP
 

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