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• skoda octavia vrs tdi - brake caliper bracket bolts tool 5 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  
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• Renault Clio - Rubbing noise when braking at low speed to stop 26 May 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, I have started to notice a new faint rubbing sound on my brand new clio when braking from low speed of about 5 mph to come to a full stop. The car has done about 1600 miles so I assume the brake should be bedded in by now. It doesn’t sound like metallic which could happen if a pebble would be stuck in dust shield.
• VolvoXC40 auto - Uneven braking 26 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  Bought in late 2019 prior to the pandemic has kept our mileage low at 9000 so far. Very early on we experienced a hunting/ hopping feel when braking or coming to a full stop. Reported at each of the 2 services. Initially we were told that rust had built up on brake discs because of the low mileage and that this would disappear. We were told the next year that a software upgrade would fix it.
• Vauxhall Zafira B - Brake and rear lights not work 25 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Everything electrical works perfectly except yesterday I noticed the main brake lights had stopped working, bulbs are fine, all connections I can check easily are good and the high level brake light works? I then realised the rear lights are also not working (same bulbs) as I said everything else is fine, all front lights, hazards all round, fog light and reverse lights.
• Volkswagen Golf - VW Brakes Pulling Unpredictably 18 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  In the 1980s I owned, I think 3 new Polos and 3 new MkII Golfs over probably 6 years . I did a lot of M6 cruising and always the brakes pulled unpredictably to one side or the other (wet and dry) when braking behind the frequently stationary traffic. I never hit anything or lost control completely but it was alarming. Subsequent MkIII , Mk IV Golfs seemed not to suffer neither have a Passat or Skoda Octavias.
• Focus mk1 - Ford focus mk1 brakes 17 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  I had my mot 2 days ago it failed on two front hoses which I'm cool with. But also failed on imbalance brakes on the rear local garage took them apart cleaned them had a look etc all looks fine as they did them 12 months ago. I had a look myself today and everything seems fine. But when i had a look around the brake pedal i saw fluid leaking slowly out of something I'm unsure off.
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  50p tyre wear? 26 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 A1 TDi recently had a service. I have been advised that the tyres are wearing like a 50 pence piece. What could be the reason for this?
• 2003 VW polo 1.4 - Rear brake rip-off? 24 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, Just went to the garage and my rear off side brakes were all corroded.  They said the wheel wasn't turning properly.  I know nothing about cars but it looked pretty rusty.  Apparently it needs full new assembly - housing, discs calipers etc.
• Ford Fiesta 1998 - Replacing Brake caliper 15 May 2013 (Forum)
  Ford Fiesta has a seized piston so I have brought another second hand hoping to replace the seized one.    However I have fallen at the the first hurdle, The purchased brake caliper has come with the flexi brake pipe attached where they have just cut the hose. I am struggling to remove this pipe.  The picture should demonstrate my problem http://s23.postimg.org/goutqz82z/IMG_20130513_211545.jpg T he bolt is a 11mm however I have been working at removing it for a while and it has gone some way to being rounded now.
• Ford Ka, 2010 model - brake pad/ disc replacement 2 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All Son's girlfriend needs brakes and pads replacing on a 10 reg Ka, and because she's skint I may volunteer to take it on myself. Could someone please tell me whether Ka brake replacement is any trickier than the relatively simple procedure on the Focus; and if so, why?
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  Restoring brakes on an old car 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am restoring a 1965 Morris Minor. All brake cylinders have been replaced due to corrosion. Should I use this opportunity to change to silicone based...
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  Yaris Disc brakes 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 52 yaris and the front discs are quite rusty and need changing. Is there a disc that is more tolerant to getting wet? I use the car quite infrequently...
• Mini cooper S 2006 - Bleeding brakes 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  Ive just replaced all the Brake pads on Mini cooper S 2006 model. I had to strip the rear calipers to free the adjuster for the handbrake. ive re filled with fluid and bled the rear brakes but they still feel spongey.
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 96 1.6 Car been runnning on low brake fluid 9 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Is this correct and have I done any damage? Can I just top it up with new fluid? This does explain why there is a lot of travel when braking.
• Do cars need rear brakes? 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  No doubt those with greater knowledge will point out some compelling reasons why they do, but on a motorcycle I never used the back brake at all except when it was very slippy and I used it instead of the front, the same applies when I am riding on a bicycle. Many racers on both powered and unpowered two wheelers are of the same mind, the theory being that the rear brake is pretty useless as when you apply the front the rear wheel goes light, locks easily and contributes nothing to the stopping power.
• Audi 80/90 Mk 1 (1986 - 1991) - brake assembly paste 22 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where I can get the white (lithium based?) grease used to lubricate the caliper slide pins on the brakes? It's the stuff that comes in a small foil sachet with the caliper overhaul kits. Audi are willing to sell me the stuff for £35 VAT for 100gms. I would prefer to pay less. It doesn't seem to be stocked by the local motor factors, and I don't need anymore brake overhaul kits.
• clutch bleeding..before or after brakes 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  ok i changed a caliper and have now got spongey brakes and a wierd clutch( only bled the one caliper so far) so i know the sequence for doing the 4 wheels bleeding , but when do i do the clutch or doesnt it matter when? it shares the resovuior with the brakes , and has what i believe is called a master cly( bit attached to pedal) and the slave (attached to g/box) , id also like to know what order theyre are bled in ?
• Rear brake pads.Softer Compound? 19 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi,this may be a shot in the dark,I own a Rover 96 420 TD,my other form of transport which is used only in the summer is a 1100 Honda Trike.My question is this,I have fitted a thumb rear brake and as a consequence of that the rear brakes aren't as good as they might be,they are NOT servo assisted.I was wondering if I fitted SOFTER pads this would probaly make it better,ie the pads would grip the discs better.Has anyone got any ideas which pads I might go for?
• which brake pads for my Pug 306? 8 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  just wondering whats the opinion on good makes of pads are about for a 306. I dont want to spend loads but i know theres pads with reduced brake fade and dust etc. Thanks everyone