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  I disagree that left-foot braking is safer than right-foot braking. 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I think it is bad advice to suggest drivers use their left foot for braking. While using your left foot may be result in shorter stoppage distances in...
• clio brakes 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  My wife has a 94 clio 1.4 automatic,and every time the car is driven from being stood,there seems to be a lot of travel on the brake pedal & very little braking effect.Once the brakes are pumped several times they feel fine & work well.I have had the brakes bled & pads & shoes are fine,iam
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  After having the alternator on our Hyundai Santa Fe replaced, our brakes failed - could this be linked? 20 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We had an alternator replaced recently on our Hyundai Sante Fe. This morning the brakes failed completely and I crashed into another car. Brake fluid...
• Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 - Brake problem 27 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  This brake problem is on a 2007 Landcruiser, 3.0l diesel automatic. The brake pedal nearly goes to the floor, although it does continue to stop the vehicle. I have bled the brakes with no noticeable effect. There appears to be no brake booster fitted, having just
• Vauxhall Agila - Brakes 20 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  I have an intermittent brake issue. My Agila has recently visited two local garages who both say the brakes are fine - but they aren't. Most of the time, the brakes respond as they should but, every couple of weeks, I have to press the pedal right to the floor if I'm braking as the car goes over
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (2003) Hatchback - Third brake light (center) not working 10 May 2010 (Forum)
  I recently noticed that my third brake light at the top center of the rear screen is not working, although the left and right brake lights work perfectly. What could the problem be?  Firstly is the center brake light powered by globe(s) that can be replaced or LEDs?  The manual
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 2002 1.8 petrol - brake pad replacement 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I have just replaced both front and rear brake pads on my Vauxhall Zafira with no problems on fitting. However, I am now experiencing excessive brake pedal travel. I have tried to rectify this by bleeding the front brakes which has helped a little. I have checked the brake fluid reservoir level
• Have A Brake Problem! Please Help 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I have a shadow 1 (1972) with a brake problem that I am unable to solve. Can anybody give me any advice please? I replaced the two n/s/r flexi brake pipes closest to the calliper. Unfortunately there was a fluid leak o/night which emptied both reservoirs. On bleeding the system fluid was drained
• Peugeot 106 - MOT Brake Failure 1 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  My 1998 106 has just failed the MOT on the following. Service brake efficiency below requirements [3.7.A.9] Offside Rear brake recording little or no effort [3.7.A.4a] The RBT Service Brake Efficiency was recorded at 49% The MOT Tester said that it probably only needed
• Try Your Brakes! Really? 8 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Is it really necessary to "try your brakes" after driving through a few inches of water?  Surely this dates back to the days of water pooling in drum brakes and isn't necessary with modern disc brakes otherwise you'd have to "try your brakes" after every rain shower?  Is it just a case
• Ford Ka 2004 - Braking Performance 23 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Any suggestions how I can improve the braking performance of my daughters Ford Ka In my opinion there is too much travel on the brake pedal before anything happens. I have had the brake fluid changed on a regular basis also the brake pads checked. Any help/comments would
• Kia Sorento KX2 2011 - braking 25 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  Recently my brakes started behaving strange. If I braked hard the car seem to go ok but it was obviouly dragging on the brakes because the fuel consumption started falling on the computer read out, but once home and left overnight the car drove fine the next day with consumption rising again, I
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  What causes this brake pedal issue on my Xsara Picasso? 24 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my brake pedal feels as though its joined to other pedals with a bar when I apply the brakes?
• Toyota Yaris 1.0 - Brake replacement costs 16 May 2014 (Forum)
  Took my 2002 Yaris in today for MOT + servicing. Examination has revealed some brake problems. Squeak from back turned out to be a leaking brake cylinder. Front pads seriously worn. Front discs corroded.   How much for this lot, do you think? Here
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  Brake drum service 1 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Two year old Hyundai i10 does it require a Brake Drum Service ? Main dealer wants £60.00 for the work
• Ford Fiesta - Some brake questions...... 23 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hello. The brakes on the fiesta are 'adequate' (that spelling looks wrong) rather than reassuring. There are various suppliers of 'our brakes work better than standard' on offer, have people found that these are worth the extra money?  I asked a local garage how much
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  What's your view on electric parking brakes? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been reading the forum items on electric parking brakes and some people are very much against them. Have you got a view?
• Golf mk 3 brake conversion 7 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  hello all , i have two mk2 16valve golfs one is a 1990 with the big brakes the other is a 1987 with the small brakes , can i swap the brakes i want the big ones on the old car as i am scrapping the newer one. the old brakes are differant to the new ones, i would have to change the whole hub
• Dumb brakes question - Citroen Xsara 24 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Should it be possible (with servo assistance) to push the brake pedal right down to the floor with a bit of effort? Was bored while sitting at traffic lights and gave the pedal a good shove, and distinctly felt it hit the stop. Brakes feel as sharp as they ever did. Car is a Citroen Xsara
• Brake pedal query 17 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I hope you understand this problem to comment on it. Following application of the brakes, which work fine and efficiently, and when say the car is completely stationary at a junction, in traffic, etc.,and the hand-brake is not applied, and the foot remains on the brake pedal, I can 'feel