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• any - Braking systems 16 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Thoughts on this electronic braking control system from Brembo (looks good imo) The Biggest Change in Car Brakes in 40 Years - YouTube  
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  Noisy brakes after brake work 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I stripped down the brakes on the front of my Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 2004 reg to clean up and replace the sensor. Ever since this on the drivers side front...
• Ford Mondeo Estate - Hard brake pedal momentary loss of brakes 9 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  My car has an intermittant fault on the brakes. The brake pedal goes rock hard for about 1 second meaning no brakes. My mechanic changed the vacuum part ( don't know what it is ) but it has not stopped the problem, I took it back and he found a split pipe which he has fitted but the problem
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  Can not driving a car enough cause brake pad and rotor issues? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My five year old Mercedes-Benz E550 has done 17,000 miles and has had the brake pads replaced and now the rotors. Apparently the reason for the rotor failure...
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  What's caused a brake failure in my 2001 Ford Mondeo? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2001 TDDI Ford Mondeo. Driving in very heavy rain, I approached traffic lights which changed to red and I hit the brakes. The car stopped as normal...
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  Do brake lights come on when automatic cruise control slows down? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  When you set auto cruise control and it reads ahead to slow down do the brake lights come when slowing?
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  When we turn the lights on our car - the brake lights come on instead? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a Renault Clio Mk2 and has noticed a fault with his rear lights. When he turns his lights on, the brake lights are coming on instead and do...
• leyland daf 45 - brakes failed mot help please 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi everyone hope someone can help have just bought a daf 45 130 turbo horsebox that failed mot a couple of jobs The brake test was as follows service 48% FAIL secondary 26% PASS secondary 22% FAIL parking 15% PASS Basically it says service brake low
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  Why are my Citroen Xsara's brake discs wearing faster than the pads? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso (1.6i petrol) and recently took it for its second service. The dealer has informed me that the brake discs are worn...
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  Computer says brake and accelerator are incompatible 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When I brake, the brake lights stay, if I pull the pedal back, the lights go off but the engine starts reving its head off. It's the same when driving:...
• Hyundai i30 - EBC Brakes 10 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Sooner rather than later i will need to replace the brake pads and discs on the front of my Hyundai. I'm wanting to go with a British brake manufacturer and preferably one who manufacturers in the UK. EBC are a British manufacturer. How are the quality of there brake components
• Seat Cordoba - Brake Lights Not Working 9 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 96 Cordoba and the brake lights are not working. Have checked the fuses and they are ok and have also changed all the bulbs. Thought it may have been the brake light switch so replaced that but still have no brake lights. Any ideas?
• Bleeding brakes - mondeo 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Just read another post about bleeding the clutch when you do the brakes. I am about to bleed my brake system and refill with new fluid. How does one bleed the clutch on an 02 plate TDCi mondeo? Presume it shared same system as brakes?
• citroen zx braking problem 25 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  i replace my front brake pads about a month ago and the car has started to pull to the side upon braking, if i pump the pedal a few times it wil brake straight otherwise it will pull to the side , can anyone give me some info?
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  How long to brake discs last? 26 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  How long would you expect brake discs on any modern car to last before replacement?
• Peugeot 307 - Issues with brakes after new rear discs and pads 14 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all,  I recently had my MOT where I had both my rear brake discs and pads replaced (Peugeot 307). Since I have had the car back I've noticed the braking feels quite different to how it did before.   The brakes feel fine if I gently ease on the brake pedal
• 2006 Prius - Prius brakes 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  2006 Prius brakes squeak intermittently during normal driving then scream blue murder during braking. Any ideas ?
• Mazda MX5 - Brakes sticking - should my mechanic have spotted? 4 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Just been told my MX5 has failed its MOT as the front offside brake is sticking. I'm worried that my mechanic should have already spotted this, as I took my car in just 12 days ago because the brakes weren't working (barely any resistance on brake pedal, plus swerving when braking
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  Renault Scenic rear brakes not working after change 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I fitted new pads to the rear brakesof my Renault Scenic, freed off the pistons but still got no brakes. I have been told it could be the compensator not...
• Fiesta brakes 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  This may seem like a strange post, but I'm curious as to why , under heavy braking (ie emergency stop scenario) the brakes on my 98 Fiesta (solid disc front,drum rear,no ABS) DON'T lock up! Every other car I've had (all sizes, apart from ABS equipped ones obviously) lock their brakes in the dry