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• Brake disc problems 11 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I've been contemplating how frequently folk on this forum complain that they have been advised by a dealer or at MOT to have brake discs replaced due to wear, pitting, corrosion etc. Now, the integrity of these simple components is essential in ensuring that your vehicle stops rapidly
• Honda Civic 1.8 VTI - Possible Causes of Rear Brake Disc Corrosion? 28 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  My car last year failed the mot because there was corrosion on the rear brake discs causing a band around the disc. The brake pads were replaced previously but as it failed the mot they were replaced again by the garage but again there is still a band around the disc. So if I take it back again
• Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 2003 - Healthcheck Warnings - Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 13 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I have recently got Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 from private seller which is 53 reg and 38,500 miles. I have got major service done from Ford. They have given me amber warnings on following:   Timing belt change  Front Brake rusting Brake Fluid Change
• VW GOLF 5dr mk 4/IV - Shuddery Brakes - vw golf mk 4 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Abouy a year ago my brakes felt juddery, like the discs or pads had worn right down. I had them replaced but it's happening again and obviously the pads and discs aren't worn down. Car had tracking done which was minimal You can basically feel the rotation of the brakes as you press down n
• Citroen C3 03 plate 1.4Hdi - Citroen C3 Brakes - advice from Kwik Fit 2 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  How often do my discs and drums need replacing on my Citroen C3? A brake check at Kwik Fit on Saturday revealled that I need both replacing.  They were both replaced by Kwik Fit in 2008 following a service and MOT. In the meantime I have done 40K miles, mainly on the motorway. However I
• VW Passat 2007 2L Diesel - Brake caliper replacement cost for VW Passat 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised dealer in Southampton(Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher the error code using their devices. I could hear the motor rev on one of the sides not on the other. They say that brake
• Toyota Celica - Grinding noise on stopping 11 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Mr B has just had his back brake discs and pads replaced (he grudgingly paid up as he wouldn't have passed his MOT; the fanbelt was cack too but that's another story) He is now concerned that, when he rolls to a stop without touching the brakes, he is stopping earlier than he should do
• Peugeot 205 - MOT Fail 16 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, car had its MOT yesterday and failed reasons being  1) Offside rear brake binding 2) Front brake imbalance 27% 3) Rear exhaust has major leak 4) Exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 97 1.5 Brake calliper sticking on (offside front) 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  I am at my wit's end with my car. I know it's old but has only done 70k miles. I have an intermittent fault with the brake sticking on and the wheel getting red hot. The garage replaced the calliper only 200 miles ago. (it had a new wheel bearing at the same time). Now it is happening again. I have
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 hdi Squealing brakes 6 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all. Whenever the temperature drops to 5oC or below, my front brakes start to squeal? They start to squeal after I have used them, and can keep squealing for 300 yards or so, when driving through town. When on a A-road or M'way, above around 50mph, the squealing stops. During the Xmas holidays
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - can't believe it! More ford brake pads after 13000 11 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  a car fail on brake pads being worn? and finally, if you book a car in for service and mot, surely they should service and prepare vehicle to pass mot? any thoughts gladly received, before m0nday showdown. (left carless for 4 days due to it failng mot on brake pads!!!)
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 1999 1.8 auto g'box interlock / brake lights 29 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Our W-reg Zafira MkI Auto has had a problem disengaging from Drive. As a temporary fix a local garage disconnected the interlock solenoid but I found out today that now the brake lights don't work! This is a major problem as we need to use the car over the Christmas holiday and we want
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2000 2.0HDI Noise when stopped from brakes 31 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi peeps, i get a sort of kettle whistling noise from my brake system when i turn the engine off (unless i stop it with my foot on the brake).I can stop it after by pumping the pedal.I have popped the bonnet and the sound appears to be coming from one of two small units tucked under the vent under
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1999 1.8 TD Car shakes when I apply the brakes 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  All, I have a Ford Mondeo diesel, 1.8. It now shakes quite a lot when I apply the brakes and if the car is travelling at about 40-60mph, especially the steering wheel there the shaking is most prominent. Below this (say at 20mph), there is no shaking when I brake. Does anyone know what is causing
• Complete Brake Failure - Volvo 240SE 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  The wife was about 18 miles from home in her trusty 1993 Volvo 240SE estate when she applied gentle brake pressure as the lorry in front of her was slowing due to traffic on the dual carraigeway. The pedal went to the floor, nothing. Spotting a layby she headed into and using the handbrake stopped
• Mercedes E320CDI Brake Pump Noise 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Room I have a 6 month old MB E320CDI and the hydraulic pump that operates the braking system seems rather noisy. After 3 pumps on the brake the pump starts up for about 3 seconds then shuts off. When the engine is running its not so intrusive however it often starts first thing in the morning
• Bleeding brakes - \'94 Passat 1.8 petrol 26 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I\'ve just replaced the brake fluid on my car using a Gunsons easibleed kit. The difficulty I had was getting the fluid to flow at a reasonable rate from the rear brakes. Afterwards I thought it might be something to do with the compensating valve. As the rear of the car was jacked up, the valve
• Touching brakes every 5 seconds/less - Nissan Leaf 1 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  It’s a 2 pedal car . He’s probably using both feet.
• bmw brake light on 16 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi,ive just done the pads on a 94, 316i,my problem is that the light on the dash is still on.do i need to take it to a dealer?thanks for the help.
• VW Passat brake wear 13 Jun 2005 (Forum)
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