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• Drum Brakes - Ford Ka 5 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  figured out that a spring on the automatic adjusters had stretched and was stopping the adjuster working correctly. I manually adjusted the shoes and the brake passed (hand and foot) with flying colours. The original problem was the shoes - I just created a new one by not recognising the inpact
• Laguna accident +Brakes 15 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  marks on the front bumper (must have been about 10mph speed) so it survived really well. EXCEPT THE BRAKES They didnt feel right while standing on them during accident and now seem distinctly odd to me. I can sit in the car with the engine running, and press the brake pedal hard, and it will slowly
• Ford Escort brakes/suspension 14 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Following all the problems I have been having with my polo being set on fire (incidentally, I took it back at the weekend and asked for it to be fixed), I went out and bought a '98 Ford Escort to get me to work and back every day. After a few days, there was a severe vibration on braking
• Nissan Primera III - Can a wheel bearing only make a noise under braking? 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  First, some background. My Primera (2000/X, 260,000 miles) has had, in the last 20,000 miles on the front near-side corner: 1 CV joint replacement due to ABS ring wear-out; 1 wheel bearing; 1 lower wishbone and drop-link from where I kerbed the car in inclement weather; New brake discs and pads
• How to drive an autobox 15 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Tried to email this to HJ direct from his on-line Telegraph column this week, but the system confused my computer. Answering one guy, HJ once again insisted that left-foot braking is best when driving an automatic because, as I understood it, autos cover more ground during an emergency stop
• Dacia Sandero - servicing rear drum brakes on my Dacia Sandero 29 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  What is the tightening torque of the centre retaining nut?
• brake caliper fiesta 8 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  is it an allen bolt that holds the caliper together under those plastic caps if so what size are they thanks? fiesta mk3 (need to change pads)
• Nissan Almera - Almera MOT Brake trouble!! 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  miles or so, I noticed the brake warning lamp had illuminated. I was unaware at the time that it was for the main brakes, and I had always assumed it was a handbrake light for the handbrake system only. (Silly I know-never assume check!!!!!)  So I slowed right down and gently applied the handbrake
• Warranty and Brakes 11 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  My car is still under its manufacturer's warranty and I need the brake pads replacing on the front and possibly rear.  I am pretty reluctant to pay inflated dealer prices but have read conflicting statements as to whether using non-OEM pads (for example) would invalidate the manufacturer's
• BMW 3 Series - Handbrake light stays on? 16 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  My BMW 320d handbrake light stays on even when the handbrake is down. The dashboard says 'braking system drive moderately' with the handbrake sign next to it, the brake pads need doing & it says that on the vehicle status so not sure if the dashboard message has anything to do
• Automatic Ford Galaxy Zetec diesel 2014 - Exorbitant price for replacement foot brake rubber 22 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Ford quoted me £37 just to supply replacement cover pad on my foot brake & I can't find a cheaper equivalent on Ebay or Amazon that will fit. Measurements of pedal are approx. 11cms. wide at top tapering to c. 8cms. at bottom. Length is c. 7cms. Anyone able to help?
• Dodge Challenger 2015 - What brakes do I need to replace? 1 May 2021 (Forum)
  Recently took car in for recall, and they gave me this piece of paper: https://i.imgur.com/eSntAEF.jpg I'm a complete i****, can someone tell me:  - What brake discs I should replace  - What bake pads I should replace Guessing all of them?  Just
• Volvo XC90 - Volvo XC90 - faulty brakes 25 May 2019 (Forum)
  -morley-investigates-new-volvo-xc90-faulty-brakes-could/ This is what motoring journalism should be. Not fawning over the latest model and soft-touch plastics, but giving credit where it's due, and outing bad design/build when it's clearly evident.   
• VW Polo - Emergency braking engaged for no reason 23 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Coming home this evening, I was rounding a corner at 30mph when the emergency braking kicked in for a second. It scared me witless. I should have a dashcam video. I will report this to the manufacturer. However, I’ve had a stream of faults from my car, a new VW Polo, and a loaner while mine
• Any - Automatic Braking 16 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  We all welcome safety improvements.  I notice an increasing number of cars with collision avoidance automatic braking of the car if a crash is likely. The theory seems excellent.  But what happens after a few years to its reliability ?  How do garages check it's state
• Autos L. Foot braking 22 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  the natural thing for me is to operate the brake with the R foot and surely instinct in that situation has to be right. Any thoughts?
• Audi A3 Sportback - Brake disc discolouration 18 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I have had a brand new Audi A3 Sportback for about three weeks. It is kept outside and has only done about 250 miles. From day 1, the brake discs have shown signs of yellowy discolouration, such that the front discs now appear almost gold in colour. I assume that this is an oxidation/rust issue
• Rover 25 1.4 year W reg 2000 - Brake warning light flashing ocassionally only 20 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    The red warning brake light has recently earlirer this week started to light up ocassionally on the instrument dash board panel, but the red light does not stay on. Is this a warning indicator light and does it apply to the front pads on front wheels or the shoes on rear
• What cars have electronic parking brakes? 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  My gf has covered 60k totally reliable miles in her '07 Passat Tdi and we had a brief look at the new Skoda Superb. She refuses to drive an estate, and a hatch would be very useful in her next vehicle...company or otherwise. The electronic parking brake is a must, she is addicted to it now!! What
• vauxhall Meriva lite 54 plate 1394 cc 58000 miles. - steering/brake failure 23 May 2013 (Forum)
  Had total steering and brake failure on tight corner, went though showroom forecourt missing two rows of cars,  out of petrol forecourt the wrong way ,hit car coming from left on a main road. Could be a right-off, Is this how you get rid of merivas.