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• Transit 190 LWB Stiff Brake Pedal 9 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Basically driving back from a long trip got to a set of traffic lights started to try to depress brake pedal. Extremely stiff. Never went down hardly at all. Hard to brake with my heal. Works if I press extremely hard with my heal. I checked the brake fluid level and it is full... any ideas anyone
• chevrolet captiva 2009- - brake lights not working 27 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Both my rear brake lights do not work when the brake pedal is pressed but the rear high level brake light works ok. I have checked all the fuses and they are ok. I have been told it could
• Toyota Avensis - brake problem 18 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  h i can any one help i have a toyoya avensis 2003 d4d problem is with braking brake peddle goes rock hard when decendingsteep hilly roads ok on flat roads orgoing down less steeper hills i,ve had the brake vacume pump replaced made no differance the pads are ok new discs also anyone out
• ford focus ghia - Whats the cost of replacing brake discs and pads 10 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi,   I've just had an MOT on my S reg Ford Focus Ghia 2.0 and it failed because of the rear brake discs and brake pads are badly corroded. They have quoted £260 to replace them.   My question: Is this a reasonable price for replacing the rear brake
• Jaguar - Is this a ceramic brake?? 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Stopped at lights on Sutton bypass/M6 Toll this morning, LHD Jaguar XF on trade plates pulls up beside me followed by a Jaguar coupe also on trade plates (not unusual around here - aabout 2 miles from the factory) It had a blue assembly in place of the front brake disk about 10" in diameter
• FIAT Panda (2003 - ) - 06 1.1 Changing Brake Fluid 31 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  When I used to exchange a car's brake fluid using a workshop manual there was always a correct order in which to bleed each of the brakes. I want to replace the brake fluid on a New Fiat Panda but don't have this information. Is it still normal practice to follow a particular order and, if so, does
• 1999 Peugeot 306 XS brake lights out 22 May 2007 (Forum)
  After swapping the brake servo on the weekend I discovered that my brake lights are now not functioning. Does anyone know where the sensor is on this car. I hope to be able to reconnect it before driving it home. I have a haynes at home but hope to reconnect before driving home with no brake
• Loss Of Brakes - 2001 Citroen Xsara 9 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi All, Coming home this eve and attempting to turn into estate I suddenly found that I had no or almost no brakes. The pedal is rock hard. Will brake slightly when forced. Does this mean the servo is gone? or could it be the master cylinder. The car is a 01 xsara HDI 105k miles brakes normally
• VW Golf VR6 Mk3 - grinding brakes 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I have noticed for a while now that when I set off for work in the morning, everytime I press the brakes I hear a grinding / scraping noise from the rear brakes. However after braking a few times the noise disappears and will not return until the next morning. Any ideas what could be causing
• scimitar brakes sticking on 12 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 1974 reliant scimitar gte se5a. It has a lockheed remote servo on a single line braking system. When i press the brake pedal lightly, they stick on slightly and eventually (3secs or so) come off again. Alternatively, when they are slightly stuck on I can release them by pressing hard
• Poor brakes on my 306td 8 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I recently renewed all of my brake components on my 306td front discs and pads and rear shoes and drums, i also renewed and bled the brake fluid but my brakes still aren't brilliant. im wondering if there is anything else i can do to improve them? Also what is the best way of increasing MPG
• Peugeot 406 Brake lights 3 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  The two main brake lights on my 406 have stopped working. I have checked all the fuses which are intact and the brake switch is ok. The high level third brake light still works so I am at a loss as to the cause of this. Can you shed any light on this please as I tearing my hair out in great lumps
• Escort Binding Brakes 26 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I have a problem which is driving me mad - if anyone can help save what is left of my sanity, it\'d be greatly greatly appreciated. The brakes on my escort are binding and the passenger side brake disc keeps warping (had 4 new pairs of brake discs in the last 12 months). I have even had
• Brake pad change 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Quick question for the mechanical experts. I'm about to change the brake pads on my Audi Coupe (1991, twin pot front calipers, ABS). I have read in a couple of places that with ABS systems you should not force the pistons back into the brake caliper unless the brake bleed nipple is open
• Lexus RX350 - Brake Disc Wear 30 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  My local dealer is telling me my RX350 requires a second set of replacement brake discs in less than 50k miles. Is ~25k miles reasonable mileage for a set of brake discs on an RX?
• Brake fluid 11 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Heres a short question How often should brake fluid be changed. Thanks
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  Controlled sub-stance 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been following your various comments over the years on left foot braking and was interested to see the one headed "Science friction". You stated,...
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  Should the Audi warranty cover warped brake discs? 22 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi Q3 has 20,600 miles and is still within the three year Audi warranty. I noticed there was a vibration when braking from above 60 mph. I took the...
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  At what mileage should I replace brake pads and discs? 14 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 6 is just under three years old with 24,000 miles on the clock. I was told that the pads and discs need to be replaced all round. My first service...
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  What's causing a brake malfunction in my Toyota Hiace? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had to pull up sharpish yesterday in my 2000 Hiace van after a dodderer pulled out. My brakes felt rubbish and I only just stopped in time. Afterwards...