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  Should I allow my Lexus RX300 automatic's brakes to cool before using them to hold the car stationary at traffic lights etc? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought an automatic Lexus RX 300 (2003, facelift, 5-speed auto). In many ways a silly concept, I am delighted with it, because the large number...
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  Why does the Skoda Enyaq have drum brakes on the rear? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The spec for the Skoda Enyaq says that it only has disc brakes at the front and that the rear are drums. That seems like a throwback to the 1970s. Is it...
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  What can I do about premature brake wear on my Renault Grand Scenic? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic since new that has done 21,504 miles. It has been serviced by a Renault dealer since new and I have just been told...
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  Stopper 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Toyota Prius in July 2008. My driveway is on an upward incline. When I apply the parking brake, select 'Park' and turn off the ignition...
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  Asbos makes the brakes last longer 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have answered readers’ complaints about rapid wear of brake discs with an explanation that corrosion due to light usage is the cause. Whilst this has...
• Toyota Verso - service enquiry 5 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  If its only brake fluid I  think any local garage could do it  for less quote if I would provide proper fluid like I did recently  with spark plugs and brake pads. Is it  real need to replace brake fluid now, with brake discs by the way(heavily lipped) or just can wait another 5000 miles to save money for another full toyota service ?
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  Handbrake stopped working on Renault Scenic 13 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The handbrake on my Renault Scenic has stopped working after my wife pulled it in whilst driving along. Now the brake symbol flashes and it doesn't work....
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  Is it time to change my Hyundai i30 brake pads? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My local dealer reports that my brake pads are 70% worn and advises all round replacement. The car was registered in March 2010 and has done 49,000 miles....
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  Should I have the brake fluid changed in my Honda Jazz? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had an intermediate service of my four-year-old 15,000 mile Honda Jazz. The workshop said that as it was so low mileage, an intermediate was...
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  Rear brake discs needed after 15,000 miles 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Honda Jazz with 15,000 miles is 4 years old needs new rear brake discs. There is a very distinctive lip around the circumference of the discs, but...
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  Poor link 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When looking at the link -- BRAKE DISCS AND PADS. How can I save money replacing them? It does not connect with the relevant page. Can you assist me with...
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  De-feeting the object 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How should automatics be driven, right foot only or both feet?
• Help C5 brake pads gone wrong 27 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hello I have just changed my front brake pads on my 2003 citroen C5. Everything seemed to go OK wound the caliper pistons back in Near side clockwise Offside anti clock wise no problems I gad some brake fluid come up out of the resevoir as I wound the pistons in but thought no problem that is normal.
• Mixing/changing Brake fluid 26 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have a '30s car fitted with pre-war hydraulic brakes (originally from a Triumph Gloria). The restorer of the car (pre my ownership) used silicon brake fluid, which is a pain - its very expensive and not easy to find when you need it. I asked around - including a couple of manufacturers - and was assured that modern DOT4 fluids are compatible with silicon, so I used some (months ago).
• Mercedes-Benz EQE - Emergency Brakes Applied - without warning 16 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Driving on a A class road approx 55mph. Warning on display “Emergency Brakes Being Applied” then Emergency Brakes applied, air bags exploded and came to a halt. Luckily no other vehicle around. No serious injuries apart from a sore head hitting the steering wheel. All this for no reason just happened with nothing around etc.
• Volvo c30 - Screenwash in brake fluid 25 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Obviously brakes are something that shouldn’t be messed with, so want to make sure I’ve done it right. Cheers.   
• Peugeot 307 - Rear brake disk hot/smelly 25 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Any suggestions? The smell could be the brake pads although it has a rubber/plastic smell. Thanks
• Ford Focus hatchback, Mk 1 - Brake disc and pad changing 14 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  The  Haynes manual for the Focus Mk 1 advises that when changing pads, you should clamp the brake hose and open a bleed nipple when pushing back the caliper piston  rather than simply opening up the reservoir cap and letting the pressure go that way. This is apparently because with the latter method, there's a chance that the master cylinder seals would reverse and you would lose braking.
• Toyota Corolla - abs always activates at slow speed even in the dry 20 May 2012 (Forum)
  The braking effect still seems to be effective and not diminished Many thanks
• Mercedes ML270 - bas ets abs epc 7 brake warning lights illuminated 1 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Any idea why the above lights keep coming on every now and again and go out when I pull off? My local indie MB man just wants to change the brake switch all the time. I have noticed also that when this occurs in traffic that the brake travel seems to go further under my foot and every now and again there is a graunching noise when I pull off.