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  Why don't drivers of vehicles with stop-start use their handbrakes to save fuel? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiesta with EcoBoost 100 averaged 48.5mpg on one long journey, while the on-board computer shows 37.4mpg overall, mostly on short local trips along...
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  Is it possible for Skoda Citigo brake discs to warp in 11,000 miles? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter’s 2012 Skoda Citigo recently developed steering wheel judder when braking. She took it to a Skoda dealer who charged her £189 to replace pads...
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  Is the electric parking brake fault on my Passat common? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The electric parking brake started to play up almost immediately after the three year warranty expired. It works intermittently....
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  Why doesn't Vauxhall's service plan include brake fluid? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder why a pre-paid Vauxhall Servicing Plan would exclude brake fluid? I've spoken to Vauxhall "Customer Care" whose attitude was that it is a matter...
• Jaguar XK - Repeated brake light bulb failure 4 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Can anyone shed any light on why my brake light bulbs keep failing? I've replaced the left one twice and the right one three times in the last 9 months.
• Brake fluid change 12 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  What is the current view on brake fluid changes? Most handbooks seem to specify every 2 years.  Could this be safely extended to 3 years? In the distant past, I never changed the fluid, except when topping-up after work on the hydraulic system.
• Honda Stream 2.0 V-Tec petrol 2002 - Brake caliper carrier/bracket 7 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Trying to get hold of Rear Both Sides Brake Caliper Carrier/Bracket. Searched net but no luck, any ideas. Thanks
• Volkswagen Polo 51 Reg - Rear Brake Disc 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I,m about to change the rear brake discs on a 51 Reg 1.6 L Polo. Does the hub nut have to be removed, or does the disc alone come off the same as the front ?
• Brake caliper position 30 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Most makers seem to put front calipers ahead of the axle, but some place them behind: there must be a difference in the direction of the forces acting on the caliper (and thus suspension) when brakes are applied, does this have significant effects or is position purely a matter of convenience for servicing?
• Nissan Altima - 03 1.5 Brake Caliper Lubricant 2 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Could anyone recommend a lubricant to use on a suspected sticky brake caliper? Was advised copper grease but subsequently put off it by someone else, so can anyone help? Thanks flatcap
• Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - '00 1.8. Rear brake pad change 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Can anyone tell me how to retract the piston into the rear brake calliper on a 2000 Accord 1.8, please. Thanks
• Corsa 1.4 Brake Replacement 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm trying to change the brake pads on my '95 1.4Si Corsa. However I'm struggling with the size of the caliper bolt located behind the two dust covers (rear of the caliper) anyone know the correct allen key size? Ian
• Pug 406 Brake Judder. 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Again, same Pug 406 estate "W" plate with occasional judder when braking. It feels like an overactive ABS, but its not skidding, or Icy. has anyone else experienced this, and what was the prognosis and cure, many thanks once again
• fiat scudo o/s/r brake 14 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  fiat scudo o/s/r brake has just failed test on low pressure ,is it just a case of re bleeding ,theres no leaks just low pressure ,any advise would be most welcome
• Clio Mk 2 High Level Brake Lights 4 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Does anybody know if is it possible to replace the bulb's/led's in this unit. None are working at the moment, although the other brake lights are working Thanks {Shouting, ie, upper case, amended. DD}
• Brake Imbalance - Micra 18 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  When I had the car tested today the mechanic said the front service brake had an imbalance of 25% which was on the legal limit. Can anyone tell me what this means, what causes it, how it affects the car and how you correct it. Thanks.
• Front/Rear Brake Caliper positioning? 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  A rather trivial question but one that sparked my curiousity; Why is it that when a vehicle is fitted with disc brakes all-round the front calipers are usually located at the "3 o'clock" position and the rear calipers at the "9 o'clock" position? Chad.
• Laguna brake bleeding 15 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  A friend of mine owns a 98 renault laguna. The haynes manual says that to change the brake fluid i need a special renault diagnostic tool. Is it not possible to use a pressure bleeder or more traditional methods, or do i need to go to the renault dealer?
• conflicting advice 10 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Intriguing to see that, contrary to our tame DT guru ('brakes are for stopping, gears are for going'), the current AA mag says: 'anticipate braking and change down, so its done gently and with the aid of the engine - you can double the life of your brake pads and disks this way.'
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  Should I replace the brake discs on my Volkswagen Tiguan? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan with 39,500 on the clock had a service and MoT in July at the Volkswagen dealership from which it was bought. The report said...