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• Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.8 squeak after changing gear 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  it may be that a slower clutch return helps reduce the squeal, but I couldn't swear to it. the car has recently had a full service in which all brake pads and discs were replaced -- the brakes had been binding. could it be brakes binding again? Or does it sound like something else? cheers
• FORD FOCUS GHIA 1.8 V REG - MOT FAILURE ON PARKING BRAKE ADVICE NEEDED PLS 9 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  My car has just failed its MOT on Parking Brake: efficiency below requirements, and recording little or no effort. When i asked what could cause this i was told the carwould need to be inspected at a cost of 30 quid, and could be due to a variety of causes but wouldnt specify a) what, b) minimum and maximum costs involved and c) could it simply be that the handbrake needs tightening?
• Rover 25 - slight judder from pedal when applying foot brake 3 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  It feels like a slght juddering from pedal when braking. Never happens first thing in morning or later in evening. It seems to only happen when driving car l ater in the day around mid day, when it has been hotter in past week or so I had new pads fitted on front wheels 7 weeks ago and only just having this problem in the last week.
• Audi A3 8PA 2005 1.9tdi - Changing front dics and pads 16 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  As discs have an outer lip it's difficult to extract pads so would normally push in caliper piston with the bleed valve open and brake hose clamped. Just worried now after looking at a VAG diagnostic meter as it stated, amongst other things:- -" Deactivates and re-activates brake control system - Retracts calipers for brake pad replacement (open and close ) - Advances calipers after servicing to the original position without affecting the current calibration - Initializes the wear indicator if new pads installed" Question is, can I change the front discs/pads without a meter or must I get this done at the garage with the proper diagnostic equipment?
• SEAT Alhambra - G201 ESP brake pressure sensor 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I am trying to make sense of an ESP light coming on. The dealer has told me it is a G201 fault code which apparently is a brake pressure sensor. They say "the warranty company" it is not covered by my JCT600 platinum warrnty (nothing seems to be). I thought it was a JCT600 warranty but they always talk about them as if they are a separate entity.
• Vauxhal Vectra C - Brake Light Warning 17 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hi I've a Vectra C Estate CDTi SRI 150 (2008/58) I've just got a brake light warning come on and found out which light it was, yes one of the hardest to get too!  In the tail gate.  Well got to it and found the bulb intact.  Checked it with a voltmeter nothing wrong.
• 306 estate - help with mot and rear brakes 26 May 2011 (Forum)
  Just got my car through its mot (just) and have a few quick questions. Firstly my rear brakes need replacing.  Im wondering if I should get OEM pads / discs or go for good aftermarket? Ive always used ferodo or mintex but ive always struggled to get the handbrake through the mot.
• Panda 4x4 2008 model - Panda 4x4 brakes 23 May 2011 (Forum)
  At 19000 miles I was told that the rear brake discs and pads were completely worn out. Fiat says they are wear items so not covered by warranty. The Fiat dealer chief mechanic told me that this was not unusual and that the rears can wear out before the fronts.
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - Good price? 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Nissan Micra 1.2 tekna 2008 £6995 8000 miles Main dealer 16'' alloy wheels 6 CD autochanger Air-conditioning Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Automatic lighting system Automatic rain sensing wipers Battery Save Bluetooth integration Body coloured bumpers Body coloured door handles Body coloured door mirrors Body coloured roof spoiler Brake Assist Central door locking Drive computer Driver's and passengers airbag Electric Brake Distribution (EBD) Electric door mirrors Electric front windows Engine immobiliser Friendly lighting system Front fog lamps Headlamp levelling Keyless entry with superlocking Power assisted steering (PAS) Rear Park system Tilt adjustable steering wheel Tinted front headlamp covers
• Skoda - My Car Is Too Dangerous To Drive! 9 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  An old & respected friend sat in my new Octavia after I'd sat in his new BMW. He said that he would not be able to drive my car safely , as he could not reach the brake pedal without lifting his foot off the floor. The brake pedal is indeed a couple of inches above the accelerator even at rest. In the BMW you just slide across to the brake pedal , keeping your heel on the carpet.
• Audi Allroad (2000 - 2006) - 00 2.7 New brake discs and pads 20 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Have just bought an Audi Allroad. Really happy with the car but took it in for an Audi inspection and it turns out the brake discs are 70% worn at the front and 90% worn at the back so I need a new set of pads and discs. Audi have quoted me something like £1000 which seems very steep. Anyone know where I can get this done much cheaper??
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.2 How do you inspect disc brakes? 10 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I am a bit confused because my brakes are making a scraping noise even though the pads were renewed 1000ish miles ago. I was told on another forum to check my discs and I have done they are smooth but the very outer bit sticks out a bit.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1998 New hub or just new ABS sensor? 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Also is it likely to be an ABS sensor problem? (i'm not so sure because the brake warning light is on as-wel)
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 2.0 Brake discs and pads 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Just back from Kwik Fit where they've confirmed I need new brake discs and pads front and rear. It's a Ford Focus 2.0 Zetec first registered April 2001. They've quoted £302 to do the job and I nearly fainted. I've been looking around to see how much it would cost to buy the parts and a Haynes manual to do it myself.
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 04 1.6 Centre upper brake light 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  1st of all this is my first use of a forum so please excuse any faults, I own a 04 reg 307sw 1.6 110 HDI. My problem is I am trying to remove the rear upper centre brake light to replace some bulbs. I have followed the manual and also a haynes workshop manual, these tell you to use two screwdrivers and press down on some lugs beneath some trim inside door frame to release the light unit.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 tddi - noise from front on braking/accelerating 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi there, hope someone can help me as i am a honest john virgin.I have a mondeo mk3 2.0 tddi and every time i accelerate or brake i get a loud noise coming from the front of the car.The noise sounds as if something metal has snapped and does only happen on acceleration and braking.Just wondering if any of you out there have had the same with your mondy as i don't have the spare cash to go down the elimination route.I have already spent £1400 on hp pump , injectors and starting motor.I love the drive of this mondy but it has to be the biggest lemon i have ever bought....cheers....Steve.
• Volkswagen - "German" brake discs 3 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Bought some brake discs for a Golf from a well-known motor factor chain - "Zimmermann" branded. The box had 'Germany' written on it in several places and German text. The casting and machining looked rather poor when I took them out of the box, I was a bit suspicious, so I took them back.
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - MX5 brake pad shims 19 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I've just replaced all four discs and pads on SWMBOs Mazda MX5 as it failed its MOT on these items. I have been unable to get the brake shims back in despite making sure that the pistons in the calipers are fully home. I have been doing jobs like this for years and usually manage to get them back in with a bit of juggling! So option one is to use the car for a few miles and see if the initial wear allows sufficient room for the shims which of course they eventually will (the new pads had some abrasive compound on them to clean an old disc.
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 98 T-sport Brake light problem-tracing? 26 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all I've finally figured out why I was getting flashed by other drivers - the brake lights aren't working. I've checked fuses and bulbs (didn't think it would be a bulb as all 3 lights are out and there's no warning signal on the dash). I suspect switch, but would like to make sure there's nothing else I should check or try prior to getting and fitting.
• C8 rear brakes shot at 20K 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  The car has warranty until October this year. I'm reticent about taking the car to the dealer with a warranty claim because traditionally brakes are consumable items and they'll sting me for pads and discs while the car is in the garage. But for one pad to wear while the others have meat on them? What do I do, take it on the chin or stamp my foot and say the uneven wear must be caused by a fault?