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• when to change brake pads 2 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I,m taking my car in for sevice next week, with 12k service intervals in mind, at what size should the garage change my brake pads? also, how thick should the discs be before changing. The garage has said that alot of cars now need new pads at 24k and are regularily fitting discs at anything from
• Upgrading brake disks 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi all! Is there a real benefit in changing the original brake disks with "upgraded" disks of the same diameter? I mean do the extra line patterns and holes make any difference? I know that patterns are supposed to take the pad-powder away, and holes help cooling down the disk. But do they make
• 308D - Mercedes 8 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Could anyone tell me how much Brake Fluid is needed to flush thru the brakes on a Merc 308D. Thanks very much.
• Automatics - [P] vs [N] + parking brake 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  What is the difference between these two and which is better option while standing stationary in traffic?
• 2005 Corsa Front Brake Pads 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I intend to change the pads on my niece's car at the weekend. Any special tools/hints required?
• Ford Focus 2015 1.5 tdc - Ford Focus 2015 1.5 tdci brake fluid disappearing 30 May 2024 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, longtime reader occasional poster here. My neighbour has a ford focus 1.5 tdci 2015 with approx 50'000 miles on it, It has started loosing brake fluid, not loads, possibly needs topping up by 100ml twice a week. There are no visable leaks from any calipers, brake hose
• Hand brake clicks 8 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  I understand from my sister that takes her driving test soon that the tester expects her to lift the hand brake without clicks (pushing the little button in while pulling up or releasing the handle). Her driving instructor and also other ADI's tell the same thing to their learners as they claim
• Mini cooper d 13 - Cause of brake judder 23 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Hi. Hoping someone can figure out the cause of this brake judder. So I changed the front pads only and immediately got judder. This judder is through the pedal and not the wheel and can also be felt though the handbrake. To describe the judder, it's at all speeds and is quite severe
• Toyota Auris hybrid Icon Plus Hatchback - Brake click 27 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Well I have had this car on a 15 plate for around 5 weeks now. Generally I am happy except for an annoying brake click. When travelling at high (50mph or low 10mph) the brakes work without a click. But if I am braking from say 30 mph then I get a click similar to lightly dropping a ball bearing
• Ford Transit (2006 - ) - Bad Mechanic, what now? 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I?ve a 1972 Ford Transit Camper. I was having a brake problem with loosing fluid so called out a mobile mechanic. He diagnosed a problem with the rear brakes, asking me to get the parts. As instructed I bought, shoes, fit kit, cylinders for both sides and he came and rebuilt the brakes. Less than
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 01 1.6 Warning lights illuminated - Brake problem? 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm posting this on behalf of my friend's 2001 model year mazda 323. Every now and then there's a vibration through the brake pedal and a few warning lamps lightup on the instrument bridge. Those lamps which lightup: The yellow ABS warning lamp, the TCS lamp and the handbrake
• SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - 04 2.0 EGR and Brake faults 28 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Our 2.0 FSi petrol Altea is showing its engine management light, I attached a code reader and it reports three faults: 17887 Brake Boost Vacuum System: Mechanical Failure 17811 EGR System: Regulation Deviation 17808 EGR Valve Circuit - Electrical Malfunction A After resetting the faults the 17887
• Citroen AX (1987 -1997) - 1989 1124 Brake lights stopped working, any clues/ 28 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Happy Christmas everybody. I hope somebody can point me in the correct direction? I just noticed that the brake lights on our old AK have stopped working, (both stop lights). As it would unusual for both bulbs to fail simultaneously what is the most likely cause? Is it a fuse? If so can you tell
• 99 Megane - fog lights on when braking 7 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hello all, I'm a first time poster, but a long time reader. I've just been out in my 1999 Megane hatch, and the first time I have used it in the dark for ages. When braking the rear fog light telltail dimly lights up on the dash - indicating the fog lights are "sort of" on. I've asked the missus
• 1982 Porsche 928S - no brake lights 28 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all Guess what - my 1982 Porsche 928S has developed an electrical problem (what a suprise!). The brake lights won't come on when the brake pedal is pressed. They have worked perfectly since I bought the car, but they have just packed up (I have got the stop light warning light on the dashboard
• BMW E39 Brake and side lights issue 20 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I have a '97 R 523i SE. I have got the display showing the outline of the car and both light indicators at the rear of the car, which according to the manual means brake lights fault (can also be actual lights as well). When I have checked , I found the brake light bulbs out. So, quick trip down
• xsara 2.0hdi estate brake problems 7 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi , I have had various problems with my brakes on my front drivers side pads . What it is doing is brakes are binding slightly on this side , so wearing the pads down to metal after 3-4 months , Passenger side all ok no problems . I have replaced the caliper and discs/pads , no fix ,.So booked
• Brake squeal Clio 1.4 Sport (R-Reg) 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all This question has been posted on a sperate forum, however further thought suggests this might be a more appropriate place for it. I've recently replaced the pads and discs on a friend's R-plate 1.4 Clio Sport. Previously there was a periodic squeak coming from the brakes and my friend
• How much should it cost?... 9 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have been putting off having my brake pads on my P reg. ford fiesta replaced, and today, the noise of scratching forced me down to my local garage to have them dealt with. Even when driving with out brakes engaged, they scratch occasionally, especially when turning. So i had to have them done
• Jaguar MK2 servo 3 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I have recently restored a 1960 MK2 and installed a new remote servo (Lockheed) together with new master cyl, brake lines and hoses and new calipers. The system is filled with Castrol brake fluid (not silicon). The problem I am having is that at the first application of the brakes there seems