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• Honda Accord Saloon 2007 - Honda Accord - Rear Brake Wear 21 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I wonder if anyone on the forum has come across this before. I have an Accord that I bought in May 2008 at 12 months old. In February 2009 at 21000 miles I had a severe grating noise from the brakes and had to have Rear Discs and Pads fitted. The car has been in for a service this week and I
• Nissan Micra S 54 - Short brake pedal travel 12 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Have recently bought a Micra S 1.2 manual, 46000 on clock.  The problem I have is that the brake pedal seems to have a very short travel which means I have to slow down well in advance of junctions etc to save being propelled forward if I touch pedal too firmly.  Am experienced driver
• 306 Hdi - Handbrake slipping 8 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I have posted about this problem before but still I am struggling. I have replaced all parts on the rear brakes on my 306 estate.  This has had new pads/discs (mintex) re-con calipers, brake fluid and handbrake cable etc. The brakes have been adjusted up properly as far as I
• FIAT Doblo (2001 - ) - 07 1.3 Issue with topping up brake fluid 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  My work van is leased so it doesn't get the attention it should get, anyway, driving along and the brake warning light comes on at the dashboard, although not all the time. Brakes work and feel fine by the way. Checked the reservoir and it was barely on minimum! Now the reservoir is a fairly
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 1997 1.2RL Brake and rear wiper problems 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  My Renault Clio (R Reg 1.2RL old shape 37k) has recently developed this strange grinding noise from the rear passenger side when I touch the brakes. It is not the brake discs or shoes as I've had 2 different mechanics look at it and there is loads of life left on them. It seems to be a lot worse
• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 06 1.4 petrol brake noises 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  unable to find anything wrong other than the need in the near future of front pads and discs. Questioning new discs were told these were heavily scored!!! I am a careful woman driver with IAM qualification and tyres are still the originals pointing to careful motoring and not heavy braking. Back brakes
• astra 53 burning smell/hot o/s front 27 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  again and saw a little smoke, later realised the os front brake is sticking, car is heavy to pull away so I went to a slight hill when we got home and car barely rolled! when we pulled on the drive hudcap is very hot and ns hudcap is cold. Car has had new front brakes fitted in the summer by vhall
• tempted to drive into car in front 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  of lanes at high speed. he over took me and swerved into my lane, nearly hitting the front of my car, then slaming on the brakes straight away to stop for the lights. i had to brake hard to prevent running into back of him. i had a young kid in the car and was very angry , i was about to get out to have
• brake discs on 206 cc 9 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My g/f drove home with a 'funny noise' coming from the brakes. In the morning I had a look ad driver side...disc worn but drivable to garege (I thought) till I looked at passenger side. The disc is the twin vented type and one half has completely sheared off. After I'd recovered from the shock
• gap between brake and gas pedal 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Right, there I am thinking I've got meself a safe, comfortable car for the price of a new Almera. Volvo S80, and it is lovely to drive around. However, now that I'm driving it for longer periods, I noticed something potentially unsafe!!!!!!! It's and auto, and when I press the brake pedal
• Ammo's VR6 Question - lets try again 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  just pleased with his new car and wants help. Right - Ammo is concerned about his traction control or loss of braking control. My first thoughts are braking pressures on each wheel and make sure the ABS is not disconnected. Mine was on the Xantia and the light didn't show up. Ammo, get yourself down
• Bus question for the legal eagles 6 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  One for DVD, David HM et al, Today I was allocated an 'R' reg Volvo double decker that is fitted with a retarder on the gearbox which aids braking. Basically, the retarder slows the bus through the gearbox until the final 15mph when the foundation brakes cut in. On this particular bus
• Brake Fluid - "Pumpin' or Blowin'"? 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Folks, I see from another thred that opinions are divided on the method of changing brake fluid. I am struggling to understand how simply topping up and pumping (with care with the pedal) would cause the brakes to subsequently be soft. Surely one stream of fluid is simply following another
• technical question - unwanted steering 24 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  hello i have a problem with my car that when i brake the car trys to steer to the left, and it is a bit of a problem, especially on the motorway as it can catch you off guard. the car doesn't have abs or any fancy brake equipment, just a diagonally split system with discs and drums. so far
• Ford Ka - Putting noise 17 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I am getting a putting noise from the rear left side when braking.  The car has just passed the mot and nothing was mentioned although I suspect the exhaust is on it's way out.  Could the noise be from the exhaust or is it likely to be from the brakes?   Thanks.
• Escort Estate 2000 - Brake System Warning Light 17 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  This warning light glows slightly all the time-works correctly on handbrake/low fluid-obviously a minor short somewhere in the loom but how to find it-pulled/pushed...
• BMW 320D 2004 - Problem with teves mk60 6 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I am aware with the brake pressure sensor with the teves mk60, but I have two external brake pressure sensors. So my question is can I just replace the external sensor or there is another internal sensor which breaks?
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2005, 3rd Brake Light stopped working 1.4 TDCi 1 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Anyone know what would cause the tailgate stop light to stop working, all the led's are out. The main stop lights are ok, as is their fuse.
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - EBC Brakes 30 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Looking to source a new set of front pads and discs for our Galaxy. I seem to have a choice of Ford/Motorcraft, Mintex or EBC. I've heard of EBC but...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 2.0tdci Front brakes 20 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  My front discs and pads are due change soon, are there any that are better than others, I remember someone recommending some exotic brand as being superb...