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  When do brake pads need replacing? 18 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 65 plate Volkswagen Up! It has 25,000 miles on the clock. My local garage says it will need new brake pads in six months, is this correct?
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  Matiz brake problems - what are my rights? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In Nov 2012, my Matiz was recalled for a brake fluid change. I have persistent brake problems which my local garage thinks is related to the original brake...
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  How long should rear brake pads last? 9 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently discovered my rear brake pads on my Volvo XC40 had worn down to the rivets at 37,000 miles, why is this? My fronts were only half worn.
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  Left foot braking 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have long disagreed with your assertion that the left foot should be used to brake when driving an automatic, mainly because the distance ones foot is...
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  Land Rover Discovery electric parking brake problem 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Why does the electronic park brake make a screaming noise and stick on?
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  Strange braking issue with a Peugeot 406 7 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 406 has a braking issue which seems really odd. When braking quite hard the pedal goes down but the servo keeps on operating even as your...
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  Problematic automatic transmission 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Car transmission working well from P to other gears but after using the brakes car the car won't change from D or R and won't 'creep' unless I step on...
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  Brake issues 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Almera 2003, recently there has been a bit of judder on the brakes, this has now been replaced by a strange 'beep' as I take my foot off...
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  Up the creak 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  When we stop our 2007 VW Golf Plus and put the brakes on there occurs quite a substantial 'creak' when we get out. ie when the load is reduced. If the...
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  Why have electric parking brakes replaced handbrakes when they are useless for slowing down in an emergency? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  IB of New Milton referred to electric handbrakes. They may be more efficient as a ‘parking brake’ but, at a stroke, car manufacturers are disposing of...
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  I had my Vauxhall Zafira's brakes changed but still have no handbrake. Any ideas? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 1.8 Vauxhall Zafira. I recently had new brake pads, discs, callipers and finally a complete set of cables. I still have no handbrake, any...
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  Do brake lights come on when using adaptive cruise control? 27 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a car which is the first one I have had which has adaptive cruise control. The car has sensors which cause the car to automatically...
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  When should I replace the brake hoses on my car? 7 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  After enquiring about a service for my six-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (at 42,000 miles) my local dealer advised that Land Rover recommends changing...
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  Should brake fluid in a new car be changed after three years? 14 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken my 2016 Ford Kuga in for its three year/30,000 mile service. Ford apparently does not change the brake fluid unless you specifically...
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  Will the automatic Renault Kadjar hold on a hill with no brake applied? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Renault Kadjar automatic a true automatic? Meaning will the car hold on a hill with no foot brake or hand brake applied or would it be like a 2008...
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  Brakes 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had the brakes serviced on my Zafira and ended up having new discs on the front and new pads all round. £300 later and my car was far worse...
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  Clunky BMW 1 Series brakes - why? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There's a clunking sound when braking on my BMW 1 Series - any ideas?
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  What's causing our Opel Corsa's brakes to seize on? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm writing from Portugal where we are having some problems with the brakes on our Opel Corsa D 1.3 75cv CDTI. From time to time, when you put your foot...
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  What's causing my brakes to make a hissing noise? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro has started making a hissing noise when the brake pedal is depressed. It recently had a service, with new discs and pads...
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  Why is my Land Rover Discovery 4 steering wheel wobbling when I brake? 15 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Land Rover Discovery 4 steering wheel wobbles at braking from 70mph to 50mph. The dealer replaced the front lower arms bushes but the problem came...