Refine by channel:  Forum (6046)    Ask HJ (2091)    News (824)    productReview (91)    Article (50)    FAQs (10)    Reviews (6)    Good Garages (3)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 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.
• 
  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
• rover 214, squeeling brakes 29 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have been told that it's commoan for the pads to stick and some copper grease spray should help. It doesn't seem to be effecting the braking and light braking actually reduces the noise. Anyone had any experience in this? Is it an easy job to get to the right areas to spray the grease? No exsperience in mechanics as you may have guessed, so give it to me simple!
• Brake development 28 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Was just wondering that on many cars there have been huge developments in braking quality over the years with the development of discs, ABS and now all sorts of Emergency Brake Assist. Is there further development out there to make cars stop even quicker or are we now at the stage that they are going to be as good as they get?
• Not So Intelligent brake lights from BMW 9 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Morning all, Something weird just happened, got to work this morning been in about 20mins when mate rang and said my brake lights were on!!! When I went and looked sure enough the proper brake lights were on, even the high level one, I unlocked the car and they went off????? Is this some sort of parking light thing I dont know about?
• Brake fluid change at 2 years? 17 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  When do others change their brake fluid? Thanks John
• Ford fiesta whistle on braking 20 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I noticed last night whilst stationary my 96 1.25 ford fiesta made a strange whistling noise if I pressed the brake pedal lightly. If I then pressed it a little harder the noise stopped. If I then turn the engine off I hear a noise like a balloon going down for maybe 5 or 6 seconds, pressing the brake pedal makes the noise stop sooner.
• Citroen and stop/start Eco C3 5 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I read somewhere that Citroen are launching a C3 with Eco feature, this being that as soon as the car stops and providing you keep your foot on the brake, the engine cuts out. The engine restarts in 0.4 secs as soon as you release the foot brake. What does the law say on sitting in traffic with just your brakes applied, and what would you feel about being stuck behind a car that has their brake lights on for ages whilst waiting in traffic?
• Renault Clio 1996 - Brake light problem 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  My sister's clio has developed an intermittent fault with brake lights. They will either flicker on and off or stay on while the brake pedal is not being used. I only noticed this recently because I was following her car I assumed it was the earth on the rear light clusters but they looked like new and were tight connections.
• How long do brake pipes last? Ducato Van 29 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I\'ve got a Fiat Ducato van for work. Its 6 years old and done 77k. Driving home tonight, I lost most of my brakes. It turns out one of the metal brake pipes at the rear of the van is rusted and bubbled and its got a hole in it!! How long should pipes last?? No other vehicle I\'ve had, and I\'ve had a few bangers, has had this!
• 106 xs brake fade 15 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  my 98 peugeot 106xs suffers from front brake fade when driven hard. I have renewed the front discs and pads as well as rear shoes but the front still overheat when driven hard resulting in nasty brake fade. I was surprised to find that the discs are solid and not vented.
• All - Emergency brake assist 12 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9128987/Rural-road-block-triggers-emergency-brakes-cars-forcing-drivers-skid-road.html      Technology!  I found this article reported from Somerset which will amuse some, unless perhaps you are following close behind.