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• bmw 316i brake pad sensor 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  hi i just changed the pads on my bmw and tried to clear sensor warning light on the dash, it cleared but came on again any ideas.thanks
• Peugeot 207 - Braking fault 18 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi guys , So I’ve had a 207 . 2007 plate running fine had ABS braking system faulty continued to use until garage had space, got told possibly 2 sensors gone wrong but it’s being told faulty information from the abs computer or module and only way was to send off get checked to see if repairable
• Toyota Yaris - sticky/locking brakes 23 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  My wife bought a 2nd hand Toyota recently. When driving it at low speed or in slow moving traffic it locks the brakes almost just by looking at the pedal.  I only have to press a little for them to come on fully I can't seem to be able to press and have the car slow down properly
• Vauxhall Corsa D - Brakes grinding when hot 27 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  As a lifelong worrier, I have naturally been worried about the forthcoming MoT on my Corsa D 1.4SE auto. The brakes have started making a grinding noise once they have warmed up in stop/ start traffic. There looks to be plenty of life in the pads. The discs and pads were replaced by the dealer
• Mercedes 220 diesel - Dual clutch transmission 31 May 2016 (Forum)
  to be taken off the brake pedal with the engine running, rather like neutral position on a manual gearbox. However, if I hold the brake pedal down, the engine continues to run and the car is stationary. As the transmission is mechanical, without oil to shear
• Ford Fiesta ecoboost - new brake discs, pads & shocks-price? 17 May 2016 (Forum)
  other work needed. At my last service the mechanic recommended new front brake discs and pads and new shock absorbers. He has quoted me £840 for a full service and the work done (a full service is £280, the brakes and pads are £250, shocks £310), I
• Toyota IQ - Used car deposit 31 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I put a deposit down with a credit card, went see the car but the brake disc were very corroded and they said it had full service history, but it was missing a service. They said they will check the brakes before I collect the car and give me a new MOT, i took pictures and showed
• Ford Fiesta Saloon 2004 Petrol - Front brake rattling 12 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I have this strange rattling sound coming from the front offside wheel area, it's more obvious when I go over small bumps in the road. I notice that if I brake gently it stops the rattle, also after I brake I get a slight pad rubbing, maybe this is connected? I've had the wheel off
• Ford Focus Estate Mk1 - Replace Front Brake Hose 21 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Need to replace drivers side front brake hose for MOT, have seen various descriptions on the web and dont have a manual, questions are   1 What size spanners are required, assume ring spanners would be best. 2 When bleeding, do all wheels have to be done or just front 2
• BMW 318 Touring (2004) - Brake sensor warning light not clearing 14 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Brake sensor light came on recently as rear pads were worn.  Had the pads and sensor replaced but the sensor light would only clear until the car moved away then come back on.  I took it back to the garage (national tyre, exhaust & brake chain, not BMW) and asked them
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 brakes knock 6 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  My mrs focus recently hand new front discs and pads, about a week later there was a knock/click each time you pressed the brake pedal. Took it back to the guy who fitted them and he said it was the anti rattle clips not having enough tension in them? which he fixed and has been fine until now, its
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 03 1.6 Brake caliper - replacement isn't correct 10 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My Mazda 323 2003 1.6 GSi is currently in an ATS garage. The front driver's side brake calliper has failed. The replacement part that ATS sourced wasn't the right one, and they were having problems finding the correct type. So I bought a recon calliper from Brake Parts Superstore in Rotherham
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Plastic brake pipes - safe? 24 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I noticed on the last MOT the advisory said the brake pipes needed doing, I checked the state of them before they bought the car and discovered they looked brand new, he said he couldn't remember what work was done but they did all the advisories. However they seemed to be made out of some kind
• Honda Civic UK (1995 - 2000) - 1996 Concealed Rusting Brakepipes (& Rover 400) 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  A word of warning for anyone with a 5-door Civic and I'm fairly sure this will also apply to the later model, 95 onwards Rover 400. I suffered a brake failure this morning due to a rusting brake pipe blowing. The car passed its MOT last year without them being mentioned. A post mortem
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.9td Brake Fluid changes - £50! 14 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me the frequency of which brake fluid should be changed? Is it two or three years? My car is booked in for a service, but got a call from the garage asking if I want brake fluid changed as they havent got a record of it being done in two years. I know that its hyrdoscopic (?spelling
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - Brake fluid type / general fluid change discussion 6 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hello, I am going to change the Clio brake fluid when I change the discs and pads (I know I got the new discs and pads a couple of months ago, just haven't had time!) The Clio handbook does not quote fluid spec, nor does Haynes from what I can see, the only info I have is the lid of the master cyl
• Ford Focus brake pad wear indicator? 1 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know whether a 4 year old Focus has a warning light (or possibly audible warning) for front pad wear? Reason for asking is that my Sister-in-Law's car failed it's MOT allegedly for worn front brake pads. The Ford dealer insisted that the pads would need replacing for the car to pass
• Astra 1.7 TD '98 - Brake pedal creep 2 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Recently noticed when stopped in traffic, particularly facing downhill, my brake pedal slowly creeps down to the floor. I know its not really good practice to sit with footbrake on and not use handbrake, but who doesn't? Checked fluid levels several times in last 2 weeks and doesn't seem
• Coolant and brake fluid questions? 4 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Planning at some point to change the coolant and brake fluid on the Mondeo, Clio and Kawasaki ZRX, a few questions: 1/ According to Haynes Ford original fit coolant is OK "for the life of the car", I have had it from new so I know it has not been changed for an inferior type or diluted, any
• 1999 Polo ABS Light 31 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Folks, Help needed again. The ABS light on my daughter's Polo occasionally stays on after starting the engine. The front discs and pads have recently been (professionally) changed. As soon as she brakes at the top of the road the ABS light goes off and stays off. I did notice