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• brakes nissan primera est auto. 28 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  hi people i hope some one can help me here. car in question is a T reg primera estate 2.0 slxi. just lately i have found that when i apply my brakes at lower speeds and then release it feels as if the handbrake has been applied then after a while of varying periods it will come off. indeed
• brake squeak 27 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I recently had new rear brake pads on my clk230 and from the start they have made a noise on braking. I have now travelled about 800 miles and the brakes still make a loud squeak, I was told by the MB garage that I should allow 1000 miles for them to bed in and then was told that I was using
• Air in brakes. 8 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Just looking at a ZX with "pedal to to the floor syndrome", as bad as I've ever known apart from moving the Land Rover last week forgetting it had no brake shoes or wheel cylinders fitted....we do get so used to a brake pedal with some action under it. Anyway this is a well maintained car
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  Do brake lights come on when using adaptive cruise control? 27 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a car which is the first one I have had which has adaptive cruise control. The car has sensors which cause the car to automatically...
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  When should I replace the brake hoses on my car? 7 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  After enquiring about a service for my six-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (at 42,000 miles) my local dealer advised that Land Rover recommends changing...
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  Should brake fluid in a new car be changed after three years? 14 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken my 2016 Ford Kuga in for its three year/30,000 mile service. Ford apparently does not change the brake fluid unless you specifically...
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  Will the automatic Renault Kadjar hold on a hill with no brake applied? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Renault Kadjar automatic a true automatic? Meaning will the car hold on a hill with no foot brake or hand brake applied or would it be like a 2008...
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  Brakes 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had the brakes serviced on my Zafira and ended up having new discs on the front and new pads all round. £300 later and my car was far worse...
• Brake fluid shelf life 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Although it's common knowledge that most brake fluid deteriorates in use through hygroscopic action, what is the 'shelf life' of brake fluid still sitting in its original sealed container?
• Micra Pull to Left when Braking 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I have a Micra 2000 and it seems to be pulling to the left a little under heavy braking, the brake pads are about a year old and I was just wondering what the cause of this is.
• MOT failure? no brake bleed valve? 15 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  the rear bleed valve on my car has sheared off is this an MOT failure? no brake fluid is leaking and the brakes perform fine. the car is a 1990 Mk2 golf 1.3.
• Rav4 Brake Lights. 6 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I have noticed that the brake lights, on my 2002 RAV4 still work with the ignition off. Does anyone know if this is mormal. The brake lights on all my previous cars only operated with the ignition on.
• Brake Fluid Rising & Pedal Sinking 8 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Vauxhall Vectra 2.5l GLS 1997 Petrol. Can anyone advise why the brake fluid level (master cylinder) should rise over the months. I have noticed this particularly over the last couple of years but it may have done this since the car was new. I have to syringe out every few months to stop the fluid
• 2004 Polo 1.4 brake deglazing ? 19 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  After 3 days in the garage I am told that my Polo squeak ( http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=37755 ) in the offside front wheel area is "probably" caused by the brakes needing deglazing due to "driving style". This will cost £220 as it is not covered by the warranty. Head office
• Rover 25 1.4 Year 2000 - rear brakes 10 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I think my rear cylinder may be leaking onto brake shoes. When I brake I hear a slight noise.  Does not happen every time. How big a job and how long would it take a garage to change the two rear brake cylinders and shoes on both rear wheels.
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  Clunky BMW 1 Series brakes - why? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There's a clunking sound when braking on my BMW 1 Series - any ideas?
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.6 rear brakes 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  hi ron from edinburgh here, am trying to sort the rear brake pads on a ford c-max 04, 1.6. Can anyone tell me how you retract the brake cylinder after changing the old brake pads for new ones
• brakes sticking - Peugeot 205 11 May 2006 (Forum)
  I am thinking of buying a 205 diesel. The owners say the only problem with the car is that occasionally the brakes stick on when braking. (and to solve the problem they just brake again) Is this a problem which can be easily rectified? or is it an expensive fix. The car is good value N Reg
• improving brake performance - Pug 306 td 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  just wondering how i could go about improving my brakes? ive replaced pads, discs,drums, shoes and fluid. The pedal feels good....no juddering but just feels like theres no bite there. I dont think its brake fade either because it does it when brakes are hot or cold. Thanks
• Mondeo - brake light flashing 18 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  All, My 'V' reg modeo has had a flashing brake light for about 3 months - I top up the brake fluid, and the light goes away - after about 4-5 weeks, it flashes again, and I add more brake fluid. Could this just be a leakage issues, or is this a symptom of some other problem? Thanks in advance.