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• Peugeot 307 1.6 SW 2003 Petrol - Default Brake related question! 10 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hello all, I have a feeling that my brake pedal is harder than it was before. This happened recently and when I press the brake pedal, the pedal itself make a kind of noise as well. There is no noise coming from the wheels when I apply brake. Today I
• Discovery 200TDi braking problem 20 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  The fault is this: When the footbrake is used it works fine, however when I take my foot off the brake, the pedal is reluctant to come beck up to its normal position and the brakes continue to apply themselves, but do not sieze. Only by lifting the brake pedal up with my right toe can I make
• Audi S£ - MOT Brake Test Quattro transmission 2 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Can someone explain why the Quattro transmission allows the brakes to be tested on a brake tester, when other 4WDs have to be tested with a declerometer, (Tapley meter)?
• N/A - Brake disc horror story. 21 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  MOT tester wanted to check the condition of the brake disc - but couldn't find it!! https://mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/horror-story-brake-disc/ Hopefully there is some set procedure for impounding a car that is found to be in this state.
• Toyota Auris and Auris HSD - brakes 2 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  when i apply the brakes whilst turning left there is a squeal from the front passenger side brake but no squealwhen in a straight line or turning right.there is no judder or vibrations what could be the problem?
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 99 1.8 Front Brake caliper 15 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  The piston in the front driver side brake caliper appears to be seized. This is causing the brake to overheat. Is this a repairable unit or is it a replacement job?
• Check Brake Pad Light - VW Passat 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  On my vw passat the front brake sensors have been taken of and the wires have been joined together yet the check brake warning light is still coming on ?
• Peugeot 206 brake lights 30 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Brake lights always on on the above car (2000 model). First thoughts were faulty brake light switch; but it doesn't appear to have one ! Any ideas welcome, especially from 206 experts.
• brake problem - Pug 405 td 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  when i press the brake pedal i hear a sound like a hissing noise,in morning on a cold start the brake pedal is really hard,any suggestions car is a pug405 td
• Citroen ZX brakes 27 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  We have a Citroen ZX in the family with about two inches of free travel on the brake pedal,Ihave replaced the brake fluid with no change in the amount of free travel,does anyone have any ideas please tonyh
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  Toyota Yaris Cross - when should I use regenerative braking? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The handbook for my Toyota Yaris Cross advises only using regenerative braking when on a long descent. Does that mean I shouldn't use B mode all of the...
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  Is it unusual for the rear brake pads to wear before the front ones? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  In November 2019, I purchased a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace 2.0-litre petrol with 6000 miles on the clock from a main dealer. It now has just over 12,000 miles...
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  Brake failure on Ford Transit - is my garage to blame? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Transit van recently had its 120,000 mile service and MoT by a local Ford agent. The garage fitted new rear wheel cylinders because the old ones were...
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  How can I prevent foxes chewing my brake lines? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I started a new job in Ealing in Autumn 2002. On driving the minibus the brakes failed. The repairers said it was down to foxes chewing through the brake...
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  Does my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid really need new brake fluid at its next service? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Civic Hybrid (07) and the car is due for it's three-year basic service very soon, and at £275 it seems a tad excessive. Anyway, the car...
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  Why is my Vauxhall Calibra's brake warning light illuminating? 9 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1992 Vauxhall Calibra has the brake system light and the alternator light coming on, and the worn pads light as well. The brake light and alternator...
• Toyota Yaris - Brake Wear on Automatic Car.... 13 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, I am thinking to purchase Toyota Yaris Hybrid as my next car.  It will be my 1st car fitted with a CVT transmission gearbox.   Can I assume if brakes(pad/disc) in Automatic/CVT cars wear out faster than cars with manual transmission ? I bet it lacks
• SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 00 - Bleeding brakes with ABS. 8 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me how to bleed the brakes on a 7 year old leon with ABS. The rear calliper has been replaced but the brake pedal isn't as firm as it use to be. I am told that I might have to take it to a dealer for it to be put on the computer to activate the ABS pump whilst bleeding the brakes.
• 306 brake vibration 7 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I have replaced the standard steel wheels on my P reg 1997 for a set of 306 alloys. They are the same diameter, 14". Now when i have to brake harshly the whole car vibrates. I think this is coming from the rear drum brakes as when i tested by pulling on the handbrake while moving, the vibration
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  Electric parking brake accident – can I hold the rental company liable for not telling me how to use it? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently hired a Vauxhall Zafira from a national chain. I am 68 years old and have been driving 50 years, but have never driven a car with an electronic...