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Redisculous 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
At 4,800 miles and one year my X-Trail required new discs and pads on the front. The technician who diagnosed the fault said that I had not really used... -
Saab - Halfords own brake discs HBD316 - for which car??? 5 Jul 2012 (Forum)
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Why does the Ford Fiesta have sensitive brakes? 27 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol and it has pretty sensitive brakes - they suddenly grab and it's hard to avoid stopping far more quickly... -
When should I change my brake pads? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just had my BMW X6 serviced. They stated that my four brake pads are between 5.6 mm and 9mm and that BMW recommends changing them at 5mm. What is... -
Kia Rio 2 - Kia Rio 2 brakes sticking 19 Jan 2023 (Forum)
My friend has a 13 plate Kia Rio 2. No sooner has he paid for the back passenger side brake to be sorted then within a couple of weeks it's sticking again. Any advice would be appreciated as it is a very costly exercise. -
Hyundai i10 2011 1.2 - rear highline brakes 21 Feb 2020 (Forum)
rear highline brake lights not working. both side lights ok, checked all bulbs &connections. footbrake switch good, all other lights & electrics working fine. suggested the ECU or BCM module reset. how would that effect just some of the lights? -
Mercedes - Brake caliper Identification 24 Oct 2017 (Forum)
Hi, Is it possible to identify some brake calipers from a manufacturers reference number only? I think they are Merc van with twin fluid pipe input. If so, the ref Numbers are 40444135 & 40444136 Can you tell me what they are and indeed what they fit please? -
Landrover Freelander - Landrover Freelander 2007 Rear brake calliper 12 Jul 2017 (Forum)
Hi I am wanting to replace the rear brake pads on my 2007 Landrover Freelander. My question is Do I need a special winding back tool or can I use a g-clamp to take the piston back? Thanks for any info. -
ford fiesta zetec 06 - brake lights are not working 15 Mar 2015 (Forum)
Hi. Today I noticed none of the brake lights are working including the one in the bake window. Can someone please help so I can resolve this problem. It's becoming a nightmare. I don't have the car Manuel either so I'm in the dark. -
Cruze/Orlando Front brake pipes - Recall 12 Mar 2015 (Forum)
Just in case any owners reading this, I have received a recall notice for my car concerning a defective front hose on the braking system. The Parts are not currently in stock. Have forwarded to the garage who took my car as px after calling them, and they were very grateful! -
Rover 600 - hand brake adjustment at caliper 14 Apr 2012 (Forum)
Hi all can any1 tell me how to adjust the hand brake at the caliper as the arm on the caliper travels around an inch before the pads start to move and when they do start to move the arm on the caliper is at its limit thanks in advance for any info kind regards Neil -
Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - 99 1.9 Air hissing from brakes in car 28 Oct 2009 (Forum)
I have an air noise sometimes coming from the brake pedal, but it goes if I gently "TAP" the pedal. It doesn't seem dangerous, what is the problem and is it expensive to cure, please. many thanks Del. -
Renault Espace (1985 - 1997) - 94 2.0 Which brake fluid?? 20 May 2009 (Forum)
Hi all, Can anyone tell me which type of brake fluid I shoudl use on this vehicle please? Need to top up as a temp measure before changing pads and don't know which DOT to use. Thanks! maceman -
Volkswagen Polo IV (2002-2005) - 03 1.2 Front brake wear sensor 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
The brake wear sensor light came on, I changed the front pads, the sensor light stayed on. I disconnected the sensor cable, the light stayed. on it's on all the time. There are no sensors on the rear shoes.Help please. -
Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 02 2.0 C5 HDI brake fault - ABS fault 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
Brakes working and ABS seems to be also but this fault stays on the display. Could it be a simple cure or do I have to spend £70 on having it wired upto the diagnostic at my local Citroen dealer??? -
Jaguar XJ8 and XJR8 (1997 - 2003) - 02 3.2 'Check rear lights' msg when brakes applied 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
when i apply brakes message ;check rear lights ; comes up. checked all bulbs and connecting plug. all ok. any suggestions? -
Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.3 Light problems 5 Jan 2009 (Forum)
When the lights are off (daytime) everytime i press my brakes my headlights and dashboard come on for as long as i press the brakes. At night when all the lights are on this doesn't happen but my brake lights don't work Any help would be great -
brakelight stays on peugeot 206 27 Apr 2007 (Forum)
Hi, everyone the brake lights on my peugeot 206 stay on. I've changed the flexi hose pipes, i've changed the callipers cause the brakes was binding. The switch is ok. Anymore suggestions please. Many thanks. P.S I've noticed a few more peugeots with the brake lights on. -
pug 306 thudding noise on braking 19 Apr 2005 (Forum)
When braking from speed there seems to be a thudding noise coming from the rear of the car. its not just a single thud, its quite a rapid thud until the car is at stand still. just wondering if anybody has any clues to what this could be. any advise would be greatly recieved.
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