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• Passat 1998 - brake warning lights 28 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I have an intermittent fault, I hear 3 beeps, the ABS warning light comes on and the brake warning light flashes. It happens only when the car is warm or if I go to start it when it's been standing in hot sun. Thanks for any clues
• Citroen C3 preparing to do rear brakes 1 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone out there done rear brake discs and pads on a C3? Specifically, how does one back off the handbrake adjusters so the new pads will fit in? Or will it be blooming obvious? Any words of wisdom much appreciated. Hawkeye ----------------------------- Stranger in a strange land
• "Screaming" brake pads 11 May 2005 (Forum)
  SWMBO's car went into the garage today because of ringing sound on the front pads, which came on and off when I braked. Garage fitted new pads. I was told that this is a new wear warning mechanism when the pads are on their way out. Whatever happened to the old warning light mechanism?? H
• Golf Mk IV brake fluid change 22 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  It's almost 2 years since the brake/clutch hyraluic fluid was changed in my MK IV golf and this time I've decided to do this myself. Can anyone tell me how much hydraulic fluid I will require for this operation. Many Thanks
• Corsa brakes - how many miles? 9 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have a Corsa which is exactly 2 years old ('52 plate) - how many miles should I do before getting the brake pads, drums, discs changed? Is there a Vauxhall standard? Is a Vauxhall dealer the best place to get this done if its needed?
• Brake pad asbestos 12 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Good afternoon folks. Can someone answer me a question please? Do brake pads still contain asbestos? I only ask because I thought they didn't but I saw some the other say that said "Asbestos Free" leading me to believe that others aren't. Thank you, Milhouse
• Rover 414 Brake Pads. 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  The wear indicator warning system [1] on my Rover 414 brake pads went off today. I shall be popping new ones on tonight. It looks simple enough but does anyone have any words of warning/advice? Thanks in advance. Dave [1] A grinding noise.
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 - Mercedes E class brake issues 1 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Everyone should stop driving their car in the wet for fear of warping a brake disc!!!!!! I personally think there is a defect with the braking system if all pads and discs now need changing after 44k miles, especially with the huge deterioration from 30k miles to 44k miles, have any other E class drivers had any issues with their brakes?
• 98 S Vx Astra Estate 1600 Brake Failure 2 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  The supposition was that the rear brakes had been binding, overheated,and caused fluid to boil. The brake fluid was changed and the car has been ok since. The questions that arise are Has any one experience of brake fluid boiling as the result of binding rear brakes?
• Agila 1.2L auto 63 plate - Problem with brake fluid change 6 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  Im 76 and know little about my subject above. Had brake fluid change. Day after brake light Dashboard light flickered when I reversed onto road ( handbrake was off). I called back head mechanic and he said that the fault was not his mechanics fault and checked it over.
• Honda Jazz Hybrid - Multiple Honda 2020 model Brake Servo failures 20 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  I called into Honda agent to query delay in getting my CR-V Hybrid back on the road (see other thread) and on looking around the parking lot saw two other vehicles (both Honda 2020 Jazz) parked alongside my car with windscreen sticker “Do not drive – Brake Servo Module failed”  Queried this with service manager, “Yes, we’ve got three more in our other branch, all with failed Brake Servos and Honda UK are denying liability” This seems to be much more widespread than my own experience - and a very serious safety issue with brakes failing - yet Honda UK denying liability as all these vehicles are just out of warranty.
• Brake judder! 6 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Went back to the garage again, they confirmed that I need new disc because of the old suspension has effected the brake disc alignment.   He wants £145 with vat! Is that true the bad suspension will affect the disc alignment to become unsmooth brake? I am going to do myself to save money with Hayne manual book, do I required new pads?
• Brake Fluid Change or Test? 28 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  The general view on here is, I believe, that brake fluid changes every 2 years is just a profit generating exercise by main dealers when in fact the fluid only really needs changing if the moisture content is too high. So does anyone here own/use a brake fluid tester?
• MOT Testing & Brakes 19 May 2017 (Forum)
  Incidentally, no mention of it was made nor any attempt to flog me new brake discs, although it was tested towards to the end of the day.
• fiat punto 1.2 acive 2005 - brake light coming on 26 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  HI great site.... i have a fiat punto and had the clutch replaced and the car dropped off today. As soon as i drove it off the brake warning light came on and goes off and on intermittently when driving but in particular when I am accelerating or stopping. The clutch and brakes feel fine and work ok and I have checked the brake fluid which is right up to the top of the reservoir but its a bit dark so i cant see at what level its at and I definately cant seet this filter which apparently stops it filling up.
• FIAT Doblo (2001 - ) - 2003 1.9 JTD Diesel - Brake Light Issue 29 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  After driving straight for a moment, the light will go off. The brake fluid reservoir is shared with the hydraulic clutch, according to the hand book. Any idea what is causing this??? Steven
• Nissan Primera III 51 plate 1.8s 95k miles - horrible grinding taking forever to brake 13 May 2010 (Forum)
  the above car is taking forever to brake and the makes a VERY loud juddering/grinding noise upon braking, the driverside CV joint was replaced last week, also i am not convinced the brakes are an issue as before this saga they were working absolutely fine, the pedal judders almost as if the abs is kicking in but i find this hard to believe as most of the time this is happening in the local streets driving any suggestions or help wopuld be greatly appreciated also could you give any approximate values for a repair job as if too costly it might be heading to the sc*** yard!
• mondeo 03 reg - brake prob? 27 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I had the front discs and pads replaced dec 09 as they were worn and it sailed through it's mot at end of Dec 09 with no advisories. I have now noticed what I can only described as a grating sound? This is present on braking but also intermittently when driving along, as though the brakes are binding somehow (and this may sound stupid but is when driving is is more pronounced when the car is driving left round a bend!)
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - 08 1.4 Brake failure on 4 month old car 14 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Yesterday on the way home from work, the ABS warning light came on. On getting the car home, the driver braked, a lound thud then came from somewhere in the rear of the car, and lost all braking capability, including operation of the parking brake. The car is currently propped against the rockery (driveway is sloped, this semi-auto box has no Park option), waiting for the dealer to collect it.
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1997 1.8TD Where is the brake proportioning valve? 23 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I have bought a '97 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TD LX estate, and it came with an MOT failure sheet stating "little or no operation of nearside rear brake". The previous owner had the car looked at by a garage, and the paperwork from them says faulty brake compensator valve. I have bought the part to replace it, but I can't seem to find it anywhere on the car.