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My new Vauxhall Corsa's brakes are making a strange noise - will it be repaired under warranty? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 59-plate Vauxhall Corsa with 2000 miles. It seems a nice car and is a 1.4 Design, but when driving in low gears there is a grinding squeal-like... -
Ford Focus MK1 - Changing Rear Section of Brake Cable 28 Jul 2019 (Forum)
I need to change just the rear part of one of the brake cables. The part which attaches to the brake shoes and exits the back plate and then joins with the rest of the hand brake cable. The problem is where it joins with the rest of the brake cable via a metal sleeve. -
Is it okay to paint brake calipers? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has an Abarth 595. She wants to paint the brake calipers red. Is that safe to do? If so, what sort of paint is needed and are there any special... -
All automatics and DSG - Left foot braking automatics pointless & dangerous 7 Jul 2016 (Forum)
I'm very upset by articles advocating left foot braking in two-pedal cars, ESPECIALLY by the older generation. My father, who is now 84 and has in the past 10 years only driven DSG cars, has taken up this practice (for some reason I cannot talk him out of) and as a passenger, I can tell you it's a genuinely horrible experience; lousy control, jerky braking, sudden stops, occasional ABS activation for no good reason, actually hitting objects at low speed from time to time, and all because of poor brake control. -
Are Honda Civics prone to brake problems? 25 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My dealer says that the rear brake calipers on my 2012 diesel Honda Civic are worn and may need replacing at a cost of about £1000. Can this be possible... -
Brake judder on Vauxhall Insignia VXR 28 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR from a Vauxhall dealer with 7000 miles on the clock. The front brakes developed a judder which was severe at 40-50mph.... -
Are brakes covered in the sales of goods act? 6 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought an '06 ML350 from a main dealer and after 4 months/4500 miles they are saying it needs new pads and disks all the way round. Would this be covered... -
Why does the stop/start system only work with the foot brake? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have the stop/start system on my Honda and am reasonably satisfied. But why does it only work on the foot brake? At traffic lights, etc, I want to engage... -
Going nowhere 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have designed and fitted an inertia switch into my rear high-level brake light, so that under braking it lights in the normal way. However, when stationary,... -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Front brake noise 11 Oct 2008 (Forum)
Now when I drive the car either first thing in the day or initally after it has sat for a while and apply the brakes, I notice some squeaking from the brakes which seems to disappear once I have driven a mile or so. Do you think this is normal and if not should I go back to the garage again ?? Thanks ps Do you think the calipers need attention -
Renault Modus / Alfa brera recalls 24 Apr 2007 (Forum)
Renault has found that the electrical switch operating the brake lights can melt, causing overheating of the floor around the pedals, the release of smoke into the passenger compartment and the failure of the brake lights. Alfa Romeo is contacting the owners of 51 Brera coupes manufactured between June and August 2006. -
Renault Megane - squeaky brakes 4 Mar 2003 (Forum)
"Don't worry Sir, they are safe, but will squeal under light braking until the lower edge of the pads wear to the contour of the disc". Well, the brakes do work fine - but they do squeal under light braking. I've now done 900 miles since the job was done. Most of my current driving is motorway BTW - I don't know if this makes any difference. -
Look, no brakes. 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
I went for the full all-singing all-dancing wash with added gusto and vim. Imagine my surprise when I left the place and went to brake for the next turning. I'd have stuffed someone up the backside (oo-er!) if it had been a traffic queue rather than merely slowing for a turn. No brakes at all for a second or two (i.e. an eternity of panic time). -
BMW X1 - Front brake shows replace in 2000 miles 30 Jan 2024 (Forum)
Hi All The menu shows replace foot brakes in 2000 miles I was just wondering how accurate it is. I have a quote from a local garage at £105 and dealer wants £226 lol -
Peugeot 308 SW - Rear brake styrup 14 Jul 2022 (Forum)
Hello. I'm having terrible trouble trying to remove the rear brake caliper carrier from the hub. Can anyone advise the alen key size. Rudted solid and not budging with mole grips and plus gas. Any advise please. Thanks.ike -
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BMW 730dse 2014 - Min brake pad thickness 17 Jan 2016 (Forum)
The vehicle needs new brake pads. The discs are clean and not scored. The main agent says that because the disc thickness' are 34mm front and 22mm rear that they should be replaced too. Do you agree - or is he trying it on ! -
BMW 5 Series E39 - Brake fluid top up by mistake in PAS reservoir 15 Sep 2015 (Forum)
Just realised I topped up my PAS reservoir with brake fluid. Siphoned out the contents of the reservoir and intend to repeat the process. Grateful for your advice. -
Vauxhall Agila rear brake valve. 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
Further to the posting on the thread started by KathyD, can anyone please advise if the valve in the rear braking system which compensates for the weight of back seat passengers and luggage, is a separate item or would you have to break into the hydraulics to remove/service it? Thank you. -
Peugeot 307CC - Rear brake caliper rewind tool 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
I am looking to busy a rear brake caliper rewind tool for my Peugeot 307cc 2004 model , I see there are right and left handed ones. Does anyone know if the threads are right or left handed ? Thanks
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