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• Golf brake failure 3 20 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I always welcome the end of the story from other backroomers so here's mine. The story so far. VW Golf Mk 4 with a brake fluid leak from the left rear brake pipe where it joins the caliper. There were no pipes in the UK apparently even though this is a known fault with Audi A3s according to HJ. Had
• Nissan Qashqai - Pitted brake discs on 4 year old car 11 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, We purchased a 2012 Qashqai at the turn of the year. My wife mentioned the there was a slight judder when braking. My own fault but I kind of dismissed it at the time. Recently I drove car and I could feel it more. So I called the dealership we bought it from and they advised
• Any - Bubble Bubble, Boiling Brake Fluid Trouble. 8 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Been having some discussion/argument elsewhere on this.  http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=149612#p1692651 Current issue is a bit of a 'tis/t'isnt on whether brake fluid boiling in, say the rear brakes is likely to kill the master cylinder (I assume
• Ford Ka - Brake performance 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Been trying for some weeks to improve the brakes on my daughters 2004 Ka. The pedal travel seems excessive and the braking efficiency seems poor. Took many attempts to remove the front bleed nipples. Been soaking in penetrating fluid every weekend with no success. Finally resorted to heating
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.25 Multiple bulbs light on braking 11 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Something for the electrically minded..... My wife was following me yesterday and noticed that my rear off side indicator glowed when braking. On further inspection today, I can see that that all three off side indicator bulbs glow constantly when the brakes are applied, as does the off side tail
• Daihatsu Charade (2003 - 2006) - 03 1.0 Brakes still sticking 5 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I posted a while back about sticky brakes. Well the problem still persists. It started 3 months ago when I drove through a deep puddle on the first proper cold day we had. After that, the NSF wheel started squeaking and there was noticable drag up hills. I had it in the garage, they said yes
• Mini TLC servicing - what is missed? 11 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  . Reason? Brakes - a piston in a rear caliper has seized and only one side of the disk is contacted by the brake pads. Result - poorer braking (not noticed by the driver as ABS etc looks after this aspect and driver does not brake heavily normally) The result of this is a corroded disk and a a re-test
• Peugeot 406 1.9TD 1996 Brake Servo 6 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  challenge, I want to change the brake servo as the brake pedal sinks slowly to the floor with the engine running and I have heard in a few places this is a likely cause (I've redone all of the brakes and checked most other things). I'll do a few more checks this weekend (it's off the road 'til I'm sure
• Ford Mondeo Estate 06 2litre petrol - Brake light problem 19 May 2013 (Forum)
  The brake lights come on briefly each time I depress the clutch. If I pull back on the brake pedal with the toe of my shoe, the problem goes away briefly but returns at some point after braking again. I think there is a sensor issue, but I've taken it into Frauds who, typically, found no problem
• Ford Mondeo ST 2.2 TDCi - Brakes 4 May 2012 (Forum)
  Decided to refurb and clean up the calipers on my Mondeo ST (07 plate).  Took calipers off, cleaned, painted, renewed all seals, put calipers back on.  Repeated on all four corners then bled the system - no brakes.  Bled several more times - still  no brakes
• Nissan Primera II (1996 - 1999) - 99 - ABS problem 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I own a Nissan Primera '99 2.0 Sport which recently had an unusual major brake problem. As far as I understood - I had a problem where my brake fluid dropped without any warning. The whole system on one side of the vehicle was replaced and new brake pads were put on the back. This cost me c
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.8T After new timing belt & clutch, brakes fau 29 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  After having shelled out loads of dosh for a new timing belt and tensioner and a new clutch yesterday you can imagine my dismay when the brakes started applying themselves out of the blue. i.e. I was driving along as normal and all of a sudden it was as though someone else was braking at random
• Rover 600 brake lights 29 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Hiya all, My father has a Rover 98R 620SLi. He has owned the vehicle nearly all its life. He always seems to have problems with the brake light bulbs. When one fails, he'll replace it. Then a few days later one may fail on the other side. It'll then be fine for months. Then the first bulb replaced
• Rover 416 Brake Problem 14 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  like the rear wheels when braking...Its not a screeching noise, nor is it a heavy grinding noise usually associated with worn pads...its difficult to describe in words but more of a "shhh" kind of noise with no vibration or grating felt through the pedal. It was sold with a new MOT and has only done
• Hyundai I10 - Halfords - Warped Disc brake 16 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  for work rather than anything serious but as it related to brakes she is a bit worried Any thoughts      
• Ford Focus C Max - Scraping noise when braking 21 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi My car is making a God awful noise when braking. It sounds like a barrel being dragged along under the car and its really loud. It also sounds like a monster belching (only way to describe it).  Apart from that it runs fine.  Thank you, any advice is appreciated.
• Toyota Corolla Verso - Brake and Power Steering Fluid Advice 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  My car manual says "only use dot3 brake fluid and dexron 3 power steering fluid".Just checked the prices at the toyota dealership and they are too expensive;halfords don't seem to have any off these.Does anyone know where i can get these for cheap or any alternatives. Cheers
• 2005 vw sharan 1.9 tdi - Brake pads 28 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Had the check brake pad warning message come up on dash today. and am wondering how easy a job is it to replace the front and rear pads? Also the drivers side middle cv gaiter needs replacing. and was wondering whether the shaft is held in by a circlip or spring clip??. any advice
• Vauxhall Astra - Brake lights 13 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  This is a note to all drivers of 10 reg Astras.  I have been behind a few at lights and junctions and have noticed the brake lights flickering.  It only seems to be 10 reg models. I assume its a faulty switch, so just to let anyone who drives one to check your
• Ford Mondeo 2002 - Brake light constantly on fault.. 9 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi i am looking for some help after a near miss (slammed on the anchors!) my brake lights are on constant. Have tried to remove the switch that is situated above the pedal and lights go out. Then when plugged back in they are on again.   Any ideas? If the switch whats