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  Concern Over Brake Disc Quality 31 May 2008 (News)
  Brakes on some modern vehicles wear out faster, warp and lose their braking performance earlier because car manufacturers are cutting corners claims a new report. Mail Order specialists, Car Parts Direct claims that more motorists are replacing their original brakes earlier than ever
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  Lowest Rossini Brake Disc Prices and Free Caliper Paint 21 Feb 2008 (News)
  www.carparts-direct/brakes.co.uk is offering the renowned multi drilled Rossini replacement brake discs at the best prices in the UK. They guarantee to refund double the difference if you can buy better
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  Cut Price Brake Discs Could Save Lives 14 Apr 2004 (News)
  at speed and sudden braking takes place brake fade can occur. The vehicle simply will not stop as quickly as it should. This happens because the brake discs heat up and the hot surface of the brake disc glazes the friction material of the brake pads. In wet driving conditions the brake pads can lift from
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  Brake Survey: Which Discs Are The Worst 7 Jun 2008 (News)
  An online survey is under way to discover which vehicles have the worst brakes on British roads - our readers have been asked to help. According to the Department for Transport 1-in-3 road accidents happens because a vehicle fails to stop in time. This survey could reveal why some
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  Top Stopping Power at a Rock Bottom Price 29 Mar 2005 (News)
  www.carparts-direct.co.uk is offering the renowned multi drilled Rossini replacement brake disks at the best prices in the UK, and adding £25 of red high-temperature calliper paint free of charge. Rossini discs give
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  Jaguar most likely to suffer brake failure according to Warranty Direct 21 Feb 2010 (News)
  Jaguar has been revealed as the car manufacturer most likely to suffer brake problems, according to automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct. The performance of brake systems has been in the spotlight since Toyota announced it is planning to recall several hundred thousand of its
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  Some Britons 'travelling with faulty brakes' 18 Mar 2008 (News)
  Road users in the UK are continuing to drive despite having faulty brakes, according to new research. Statistics from Kwik-Fit show that 51 per cent of motorists took to the road for a month even though they had such problems. It added that seven per cent continued to use
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  Honda develops ‘City-Brake Active’ for next Jazz 2 Apr 2013 (News)
  The Japanese version of the next generation Honda Jazz – called Fit in its home market – will be fitted with a collision-mitigating braking system called ‘City-Brake Active’ when it goes on sale in Asia in late 2013. The system
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  Coated Brake Discs Prevent Unsightly Rust 18 Mar 2011 (News)
  Federal-Mogul’s Ferodo brakes product range now includes a range of premium coated brake discs engineered specifically for vehicles equipped with 'see-through' alloy wheels. The new Ferodo COAT PLUS brake discs are available immediatelythrough distributors. Ferodo COAT PLUS brake
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  Upgrading brakes 'a good idea' 12 Dec 2007 (News)
  A vehicle accessories company has commented that motorists in the UK should look to improve their brakes as the wet weather increases over the next few months. Car Parts Direct described 'brake fade', where moisture and gases seep onto pads, as one particular problem people could
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  Toyota Prius Formally Recalled over Braking Issue 9 Feb 2010 (News)
  are affected by this latest recall action in Europe. Toyota GB would like to apologise to its customers for any concern this issue has caused. The recall is being taken in response to reports of inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady braking on bumpy or slick road surfaces when
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  Insurance falls on Volvo cars with City Safety 24 Jul 2013 (News)
  The insurance groupings that apply to Volvo models fitted with City Safety Autonomous Emergency Braking have dropped, which means potential insurance savings for buyers. Depending on the model, Volvo
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  TOYOTA EVALUATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION COMPLAINTS IN REMEDIED VEHICLES 5 Mar 2010 (News)
  of the vehicle electronic throttle control system, the recent recall remedies or the brake override feature. TORRANCE, Calif., March 4, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has received verifiable information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about some
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  Brake supports more penalty points for illegal phone use 17 Jul 2014 (News)
  Brake, the road safety charity, has welcomed reports that the government is considering doubling penalty points for using a mobile phone while driving. The reports say the move has been recommended by Metropolitan Police chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe and Transport
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  Half of drivers drive too tired, says Brake 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  Road Safety charity Brake has warned that drivers are taking too many risks when it comes to tiredness. In 2011 there were 84 deaths and 420 serious injuries in tiredness related crashes in the UK, yet according to Brake half of male drivers are happy to drive more than
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  January 2018 DVSA recall round-up: Nissan Qashqai recalled due to brake fault 10 Jan 2018 (News)
  result in brake fluid leakage. According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the wheelarch protector may contact the brake hose at motorway speeds and result in excessive wear to the protective cover. If left untreated, this could result in fluid leakage and loss of braking
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  Road safety group launches pledge to cut road deaths 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  It’s Road Safety Week this week - 21-27 November - and Brake has launched its annual awareness campaign to cut the number of deaths on Britain’s roads. According to Department for Transport figures, there were 186,000 reported casualties and 1732 deaths
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  How To Deal With a Stuck Accelerator 7 Feb 2010 (News)
  Stephen Mead, IAM Assistant Chief Examiner, said: “Keep calm – surprisingly the perception of the average driver with a stuck accelerator is that they can’t brake either, but this is a misconception brought on by panic. “Press the brake firmly
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  'Urgent action' required to combat car tyre and brake dust pollution 11 Jul 2019 (News)
  Government ministers are urging the automotive industry to cut pollution caused by brakes and tyres. Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey and Transport Minister Michael Ellis are leading the push, following warnings in a new report published today by the Air
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  SPECIALLY ADAPTED NOTE AT MOBILITY ROADSHOW 2 Jun 2006 (News)
  at the UK’s largest outdoor mobility event. Some of Nissan’s best selling cars have been fitted with an array of extras, like pedal transfer and push-pull hand operated brakes and accelerator levers, designed to keep people with disabilities mobile. Physically impaired drivers