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• Urgent Question - Brake Problem. 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I am a non-technical person so need comments, please, on the following fairly basic question. This morning I had some work done on N/S/R brake drum. The mechanic took O/S/R wheel off as well and later told me that he had adjusted both brakes. I then did a 50 mile high speed journey before calling at a tyre depot. The fitter there drew my attention to the fact that O/S/R wheel was very hot...binding brake??!!
• Hyundai i20 2009 - Front brake calipers mounting bolts removal. 7 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  I went to replace the front brake pads and brake disks on my car for the first time since buying it. The bottom bolt is standard hexagonal head and the top bolt is a completely round head. I thought the top bolt was damaged, so i checked the bolts on the other caliper and they are exactly the same, hexagonal head on the bottom bolt and the top bolt is completely round.
• VW Passat B7 - hand brake module 2 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all, I've read about the passat electronic hand brake module (which includes the buttons for auto hold and ABS) - mine works but the hand brake button has become loose so the button stays down and you have to pull it back up.  I can't find anywhere that sells new units, only one in Lithuania, the rest are used ones on ebay.
• Hyundai i40 Tourer - rear Brake Pad fitting 8 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Has anyone any experience in fitting these brake pads? If so Can it be done outside the dealers workshops and if so how do you readjust the handbrake.?
• Mitsubishi Outlander - brake calipers seizing 9 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  have been told it might be some kind of an active brake system applying to much pressure and not fully releasing espacially as its front and rear opposing calipers. No faults showing on dash.
• Honda Accord - Park Brake Efficiency fail 22 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hello Eveyone :-) Failed MOT on Park Brake efficiency. i.e. Handbrake isn't holding well enough. Have rear discs fitted on this car. MOT guy suggested there could be an issue with the calipers sticking/not working properly. Now surely if that were the case the brake pedal test would have failed also, no?
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  Can you help with this Renault Trafic brake problem? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1990 Renault Trafic 2.5 diesel and my brake pedal is rock hard. I have bled the system OK, but pedal is still rock hard.
• Skoda Fabia - Vibrations Through Steering Wheel when Braking 5 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  My Skoda Fabia 1.9 SDI had vibrations though the Steering Wheel when Braking Softly at low speeds. There was no vibration through the Brake Pedal. I was advised to get my Discs and Pads Changed so I got this done and the Vibrations are still there. There is also a clunking noise when I hit a bump and the Front left tyre is worn on the inside each.
• Skoda Fabia 1.9 SDI 2001 - Refurbishing Rear Brakes and Drums - Cleaning 25 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I have just dismantelled the rear brake drums and shoes as the wheel cylinder had bust and fluid got contact with the shoes. How do I go about cleaning out the the rear brake system? I have took it all apart and have cleaned the automatic adjuster etc but still has some rust patches on it.
• FIAT Grande Punto - Brakes self - applying during a journey 27 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  For no apparent reason my Grande Punto (1.9 turbo deisal) applies the brakes and stops during journeys. If I turn off the engine and wait 5 or 10 min you can then drive again. Have changed the brake hoses, the Calipers and had it checked on a number of occasions by Fiat and Halfords.
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 - Brake Problem MECHANIC STUMPED 23 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a 2003 Diesel Mazda 6. At low revs the brake pedal goes rock hard which is cured by revving the engine a couple of times. My local garage has already replaced the Master cylinder, Servo Unit and Vacuum Pump. There appears to be no problem with the brake lines or pads etc.
• Renault Scenic - Renault Scenic 1.5 dci Brake problem 15 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I helped my dad change the front brake pads on his Scenic and after we had finished, we tested it and found the brake pedal had become spongey. We completely bled the system so it now has nothing but fresh oil in it and it is still spongey.
• Peugeot 306 HDI 2.0 2001 - brake pressure 9 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Amongst many ongoing ECU/Limp mode problems my most concerning is this: The brakes are often a bit jammed when starting a journey with a little jolt sensed as you move off. As well as this the brake pedal is hard and much less effective for a few minutes and then returns to normal operation.
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  Which fuse relates to my Citroen Xsara's brake lights? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2000 Citroen Xsara's brake lights are out and I don't know which fuse to check, as there a lot of them.
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 01 1.9 No brake lights 23 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  SWMBO's 01(Y) Berlingo has no brake lights - inc high-level array. No fuse is shown in handbook for brake lights so have checked them all visually. Have also checked conventional bulbs as I'd heard one of these blowing could put the whole circuit out.
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 brake pad sensor light showing 17 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hello there. I have had the front pads replaced but now the sensor light is showing when I touch the brake. I have checked and the sensors are connected.Also when I'm braking I get the feeling that the pads are worn but they just got replaced last week. I just got the car last week so still getting the feel of it but this is annoying!
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 03 1.8 Brake disc diameter 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I am having problems buying after market front and rear brake pads for my 1.8 mx5 sport as all dealers need to know the diameter of the front and rear disc's other than taking my wheels off measuring them and putting back on, then going to the suppliers. Could you advise me what are the diameter of the fornt and rear brake disc's.
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.6 brake bleeding problem 6 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  hi all sons escort had brake problem had to change front hose now it wont bleed properly tried using old way and eezibleed way but brakes still spongey after bleed ok but when start engine pedels drops again and has to be pumped to get pressure now could it be master cylinder if so how to test or servo same question any ideas would help
• Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 1999 1.8 20v - brake warning light and abs light 7 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi we have a 99 passat 1.8 20v that has an abs brake warning light a brake warning light like the fluid level is low and also a beeping sound.Have carried out a plug in and no codes showing up,has anyone come across this problem? {year & engine details added to subject line, as per the 3 separate ignored requests}
• MG - 1974 1275cc. Midget - Hard brake pedal 21 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Yesterday I replaced the battery and put some fuel into the empty fuel tank and it fired up straight away after it chugged for a bit. The brake pedal is as hard as a rock. What kind of work will be required to get the brakes working again for an mot. All help appreciated. -- (iam not a mechanic) Martin Winters