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  Ford Mondeo ST brake problems 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 55 plate Mondeo ST TDCI has a problem. It starts ok but when I pull away the ESP and ABS light comes on. The hand brake light also starts flashing on...
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 2000 1.4 brake light switch problems 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Been having problem with the brake light switch which controls all 3-rear brake lights. About 2 months ago i noticed all 3 light were on even when the brake pedal was not pushed, i adjusted the switch so that they come on when the pedal is pressed- all ok for a few weeks, then one day i noticed
• Fiesta Brakes 28 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  My girlfriend has a 2000 X Fiesta Zetec with 25,000 mls on it. The brakes have always felt quite spongy but have always stopped well. She had to perform an emergency stop the other day and only just made it, she says that the brakes have been getting poorer. I took it out last night on a bit
• Vauxhall Astra 2017 - Brake Lights problem 13 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hi Dash alert stated brake lights out. Checked and left bumper out. Replaced. Drove 20 mins. No problem. Stopped. Went about business. Start car. Alert back on. Brake light not working again. Any ideas? I cannot believe its the bulb as it was brand new!
• Honda Civic - Honda Civic Brakes 14 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Had a car accident with my Civic, I was driving by 130mph down by the East London, and some b****** ran from the left side. Thanks to God I'm alive and I dont know how, but brakes turned out to be very good. I have never thought Civic may have such powerful brakes.
• nissan x trail 2006 - nissan x trail brakes 14 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  After fitting new front discs and pads, we are having a problem with the front LHS tening to bind slightly and over heating the brake. it seems that the hydraulic cylinders are not retracting after the brake is applied, before buying a new cylinder i would welcome your opininion on this. Slade
• Rover 414 brake lights... strange!! 2 May 2005 (Forum)
  I notice yesterday when I parked in a underground car park that my brake lights came on my Rover 414 (n reg new shape) even when the key was out the ignition. Put my foot on the brakes and both lights came on. Is this normal on these rovers or have I got a problem? Regards, Dave
• Polo Rear Brakes 11 May 2004 (Forum)
  G Plate 1.3 Polo Sport. My son tells me after he changed the rear wheel bearings that there were no automatic brake adjusters in the rear drums. Is that correct. The MkII golf had them and the later Polos 91/2 on. It appears, he says, to rely on the hand brake adustment to take up the wear
• FIAT Panda - Brake Pad Shims Query 9 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Hi All In need of a bit of advice on brake pad shims, hoping someone can help me out. I started changing the front brake discs and pads yesterday evening on my Panda 1.2 Dynamic Dualogic as one disc is warped. I got to the point on the first wheel where I rotate the caliper
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  Does a used car warranty include brake discs? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class six months ago. The vehicle is a 2010 250 diesel estate, with 27,000 miles on the clock. However, when I put the...
• MkII DCi - Scenic - Parking brake fault after pads changed! 20 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Folks, 2006 Scenic Mk II Dci. (this has the servo parking brake) - Rear pads noticed to be approx 2mm at MOT today (46000 miles).  Changed by experienced independent garage, by disabling parking brake. (lever in boot?), pads replaced, all normalised.  Now, have
• Ford Focus groaning brakes 16 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, I took my mate to pick his new car up yesterday and naturally, came a scenic route back. Because of this, I asked a fair bit of the brakes. I was coming down the East Lancs road (big straight dual carriageway) and had to brake fairly hard when someone cut me up. When this happened, I
• Vauxhall Astra - Brake pad problem 7 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  and that the rear pads had 40% of the lining worn.  At the time of the service, the mileage was 13962.   On 1st August, the car passed it's MOT but I was advised to get the rear brake pads replaced.  I took it to Kwik Fit on 6th September for a brake inspection (I had only used my
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  Why must I pay after my brakes were damaged during an MoT test? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A garage is trying to rip me off. I took my car in for a service and MOT, but when it came back it couldn't be driven because the handbrake was stuck on....
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  Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Is left foot braking safe? 3 May 2024 (News)
  
• mondeo 2002 - mondeo rear brake cylinder cut out 1 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  why is it important to position the rear brake cylinder cut out in line with the pip
• ford 02 mondeo - 02 mondeo rear brake cylinder 1 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  why is it necesary for the rear brake cylinder cut out to line up with the pip
• Volkswagen - T25 Camper - 1990 1.9 Brake lights 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Just bought a Volkswagon T25 camper yesterday and the brake lights aren`t working.Any ideas.
• Peugout 405 front brakes 22 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I have a K reg Peugout 405 TD estate. Is there any special procedure for pressing back the pistons in my front brake calipers?
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  Electric parking brakes make me uneasy - are they as effective as a handbrake? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at the latest Vauxhall cars and to my astonishment they have no handbrake, only a button. To me this is extremely dangerous as I rely...