How do I adjust the handbrake on my R-reg Ford Mondeo?

Can you please confirm that the handbrake on an R-plate Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX is auto-adjust? If it is not, can you please tell me how to adjust it?

I had my Vauxhall Zafira's brakes changed but still have no handbrake. Any ideas?

I have a 1999 1.8 Vauxhall Zafira. I recently had new brake pads, discs, callipers and finally a complete set of cables. I still have no handbrake, any ideas?

Why are the brakes on my dad's Citroen Saxo sticking?

I bought a Citroen Saxo for my elderly father. When he only travels for a mile or so, the brakes on the driver's side stick and he needs to stop while they cool down. It has had new discs, new calipers...

What's causing my Volkswagen Polo's brakes to stick on?

The brakes on my 2005 Volkswagen Polo are grabbing on at the front after driving for a short distance. The callipers and pistons are fine, I've changed the master cylinder and its still not making any...

I've got handbrake problems on my 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa.

I've got a 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa SXI. If it's parked on a hill the handbrake goes up eight clicks before it will even begin to hold the car. I know they're meant to self-adjust and only go up three clicks....

I have a brake fluid warning light in my Peugeot 306 but the brakes feel fine. What's wrong with it?

I have a warning light on my 1996 Peugeot 306 diesel turbo. I know that the warning light indicates a low brake fluid level. When I first found the problem about a month ago, I just filled it up and then...

How do I know which pads to buy for my Volkswagen Golf III?

I have a 1996 Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 SE and need to change the front brake pads. Volkswagen fitted two types of calliper - their own brand, and Girling. How can I tell which is fitted to my car, as this...

Did a DSC/ESP fault cause our BMW 1 Series' brakes to fail?

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning light recently illuminated on the dashboard of my wife's BMW 1 Series. We consulted the manual which stated the car was still safe to drive. As the car was under...

Is there something wrong with my Honda Jazz's brake discs?

We bought a 2007 Honda Jazz in May from a Honda dealer, and so far I am very pleased with it. However, whilst we were on holiday recently, a friend noticed a soot-like deposit on the front wheel hubs,...

I bought a Mercedes-Benz A-Class 10 months ago and it's failed its MoT - can I go back to the dealer?

I purchased a secondhand 51-plate Mercedes-Benz A-Class from a main dealer 10 months ago. I have only done 1300 miles in it since then. I have taken it for an MoT today and they have informed me the car's...