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• Saab 900 convertible 1993 - ABS light sometimes on sometimes off 9 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Sometimes the ABS light comes on and stays on, sometimes it comes after I've been drving for a bit, sometimes it comes on and then goes off the next time i start up.  Once i had a stiff brake pedal and other times the car inches forwards when I break.  But mostly it brakes OK.  Just a little unnerving!
• Peugeot 206 - Brake Drum Removal Problem 5 May 2012 (Forum)
  I'm having a huge problem removing a rear drum. The shoes are causing the drum to bind a little so something is amiss? I've used a puller without success,...
• Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 03 1.6 Squeaky front wheel 4 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  It appeared to start after I had jetwashed the crud off the front suspension, so maybe Ive washed the grease out of a bearing? Dont think its brakes coz it carries on when the brakes are applied, but any other ideas would be welcome.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 Rear brake pistons. 29 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I,m trying to change the rear pads and discs on myGolf MK4 53 reg. I can't get the piston to rewind i've disconnected the handbrake cable and loosened...
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.3 Rear Brake drum replacement 17 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hello All, Non ABS Fiesta - 3 door hatchback - endura engine. I've got new drums for the back cause the old ones were slightly oval and rubbing - plus...
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 2001 1.4 Brake discs 19 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  The front pads need changing (after 15000 miles) and the discs have a noticeable lip on them, although they are not scored or cracked. Total mileage of...
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 04 2.0 Rear brake pad service 10 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  i am told that after 40,000 miles, my rear pads are 85% worn and need replacing. My dealer is quoting £145 to do this. is it safe to use another firm,...
• Lexus GS 300, 430, 460 (2005 - ) - 07, weak parking brake. 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, my 2007 model Lexus GS 300 has a foot operated handbrake, the handbrake fails to hold the car on moderately steep hills, when operating the handbrake...
• Brakes, can technology help? 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Contemplating taking the rusty rear discs off the C3 for the second time in 58K miles and looking at a £50 bill from Andrew Page, I wondered if technology...
• Citreon Xantia no ABS?? 31 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi , My Dad has owned a Xantia LX Turbo diesel 1995 for six months, when we went to change the brakes we noticed it has ABS sensors fitted to each wheel.We did not think the car had ABS. We checked the manual and it says all xantias have ABS fitted. There are no warning lights on the dash or any problems with the brakes (except no ABS) will this fail the MOT as it booked in next week.
• 1995 Rover 418 TD (square shape) 31 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  On a drive back from the "Auld country" the old girl has developed a braking problem.As the brakes are applied it takes progressively more effort to stop and the pedal gets harder.After releasing the pedal the normal feel returns.I've tried to find a Haynes manual today but there doesn't seem to be one to cover this model (diesel) so I'm reluctant to fiddle about at the moment.Any help/diagnosis much appreciated
• Volvo 740 brakes 21 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  The time is rapidly approaching when I will have to change the front disks. The car is a saloon, 1997cc "F" reg but an '89 model. In theory, the disks...
• 306 Meridian Spec 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Have tried looking for a site with a full spec but can't find one...can anyone help? Cheers, P.S. I did try an emergency brake and the car did brake without any squeal so thought it did have ABS...but the discs/pads were changed recently so not necessarily true.
• Bahill Horse Trailer 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Could anyone please tell me where to get instructions for overhauling the brakes and wheel bearings on a Bahill 2-horse trailer? There is an override feature allowing the trailer to be reversed without locking the wheels, but I'm not sure whether the brakes are working at all.
• Load Transfer 14 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Having seen a couple of threads where some confusing information has been given about load transfer under braking and cornering, I thought I might have a go at clarifying the subject. Firstly, I want to restrict the post to steady state behaviour - by which, I mean once the car is settled into the corner, or has been braking for some time, and the car body is no longer continuing to roll or pitch any further.
• 'Keepers' - preservation of brake pipes, etc. 15 Mar 2023 (Forum)
    Excellent for brake pipes.   I've always just painted old engine oil on springs and subframes every three years or so.  The only mechanical immobilisation I had on my first Audi (100 2.0E) was when the front anti-roll bar broke.
• Vauxhall Insignia 1.4turbo - Residue from new brake discs/pads 18 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  I've searched for both parts in an attempt to ascertain with what the discs are coated, but could only find general information about Bosch components. I even tried to contact Bosch, but they never replied. The brakes seem fine (and we're still going easy on them), but as I lost a close family member in a crash, I get a bit nervous. Many thanks to everyone. Have a lovely day :-) Lily    
• Ford Ka - Brakes & discs needed at a ridiculous cost 11 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I recently passed my test and was bought a Ford KA (53 plate) I don't drive often as I don't need to but last week when I started my car and drove off I noticed the brakes were quite unresponsive. My boyfriend (who works away for 2 months at a time and has just gone back) had a quick look and said that the brake pads and discs looked like they needed doing. I duly took my car to Halfords who said the car was dangerous to drive and that I needed the pads and discs replaced before I drove it again.
• Peugeot 406 2.2 HDi - Anti Pollution Fault 7 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I have since taken the car into a garage and have they have replaced the brake servo and vacuum pump. The brakes are working fine again! Problem solved.. Errr No. When I took it in I asked them to look at the fault codes, they say there were none, I assumed it was all related to the servo failure.
• Ford Focus Saloon 2006 - sticking calipers 24 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I recently took my car for a service to local main ford dealer I explained I had a problem with the front brakes the n/s seemed to be binding. I collected the car and was told the fault was due to brake dust, the problem never improved and when I checked on the internet sticking calipers seems to be a common problem.