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• 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.
• SEAT Ibiza Front Brakes 16 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  I will shortly have to replace the disc pads and understand that three different manufacturers supply the full brake assembly to SEAT and that replacement disc pads are not fully interchangeable. The caliper has FS 111 or lll on the casting. Can anybody help by identifying the manufacturer? Thanks
• Brake Pads - Ford or Motorcraft - What??? 2 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  So a main dealer gives me two prices for a set of brake pads.  One is a Ford part and the other Ford Motorcraft.  Ford part is considerably dearer.  I was told they are the same just in a different box.   What is going on here?
• Volvo C30 2007 diesel - Brake Failure Warning/Speedometer stopped working 16 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Last night Brake Failure Stop Safely came up on my info.  The speedometer stopped working.  I fear a horrendous bill.  Could it be something simple ?
• VW Sharan - brake pushback tool 15 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Please can anyone tell me if the brake pushback tool with right hand thread available at Halfords will do both sides of the vehicle as I have heard some cars have left hand thread on the near side, thanks, Mike.
• Escort TDI 2000 - Flickering brake warning light 25 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Brake warning light flickers-handbrake switch and fluid level switch checked-both OK-appears to be intermittent short in main loom-has anyone else experienced it or could give likely location.
• BMW 5 Series E60 - BMW 5 series front brake reset 27 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi All    How do i please reset the computer, after having new front brake pads and discs.   Thank you in advance   MP
• citroen c5 - rear brake anti rattle clips/springs 9 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  could any one please enlighten me for the correct fitting of the anti rattle clips/springs for the rear brake pads on a 2002 citroen c5  2.2 hdi. a diagram would be very helpfull.
• Hyundai Accent (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.5 handbrake failure 6 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  over christmas my rear brakes stuck and would not release so we changed the rear brake pads and now my hand brake wont work, can anybody help me
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.4 Brake pedal switch 1 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I believe I have a faulty brake pedal switch. Can anyone offer advice on how to access/replace. Many thanks Ian
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 01 2.0 Brake fluid change, how often? 18 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Nowadays how often should the brake fluid be totally changed? eg. a family car on average mileage & conditions