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Peugeot 406 1.9TD 1996 Brake Servo 6 Dec 2013 (Forum)
I glad to report that this advice was excellent and (knock on wood) we have now done 40,000 miles on that repair with no trouble. Anyhow- to today's challenge, I want to change the brake servo as the brake pedal sinks slowly to the floor with the engine running and I have heard in a few places this is a likely cause (I've redone all of the brakes and checked most other things). I'll do a few more checks this weekend (it's off the road 'til I'm sure it is OK) but I'd love to hear from someone that has changed a brake servo on a 406 diesel. -
Ford Mondeo Estate 06 2litre petrol - Brake light problem 19 May 2013 (Forum)
The brake lights come on briefly each time I depress the clutch. If I pull back on the brake pedal with the toe of my shoe, the problem goes away briefly but returns at some point after braking again. I think there is a sensor issue, but I've taken it into Frauds who, typically, found no problem... -
Driving an automatic car - why use neutral? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
You mention the advantage of the Mercedes auto box is that the shifter can be moved from neutral to drive without pressing the brake pedal. I have covered... -
My Vectra loses power after braking. 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Vectra 2-litre diesel 1998 loses power for a few seconds after braking, and the engine management light comes on intermittently but goes off when brake... -
Ford Mondeo ST 2.2 TDCi - Brakes 4 May 2012 (Forum)
Took calipers off, cleaned, painted, renewed all seals, put calipers back on. Repeated on all four corners then bled the system - no brakes. Bled several more times - still no brakes. Eventually got to a point where there were some breaks but after a point the pedal lost all pressure and fell away. This lead me to suspect there was a problem with the master cylinder. -
Why did VOSA take my boat trailer off the road after temperature-checking the brakes? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
A reader recently wrote of the ridiculously heavy-handed way some VOSA inspectors check on MoT stations. Your readers might be interested in how the VOSA... -
Crusty rear brakes 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I would like your opinion on the rear discs replaced on my car at a main dealership. The car has covered 33,560 miles. I have measured the disc and the... -
Why are my Ford Fiesta's brakes whirring? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 58-plate Ford Fiesta Zetec S (new shape) in May 2010. It has been great, however I've noticed that when I'm braking there is an odd whirring-type... -
Nissan Primera II (1996 - 1999) - 99 - ABS problem 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
Hi, I own a Nissan Primera '99 2.0 Sport which recently had an unusual major brake problem. As far as I understood - I had a problem where my brake fluid dropped without any warning. The whole system on one side of the vehicle was replaced and new brake pads were put on the back. -
Why does my Vauxhall Vectra slow down sharply when I take my foot off the accelerator? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I take my foot off the gas, my Vauxhall Vectra drops speed as if I'm pressing the brakes. I've checked the brakes aren't sticking, there is no free... -
Does my daughter's 2005 Clio really need a coolant and brake fluid change at 13,000 miles? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
A Renault main dealer is suggesting that my daughter's 2006 Clio (1.4 petrol) needs a coolant and brake fluid change (mileage is about 13,000) - they are... -
Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.8T After new timing belt & clutch, brakes fau 29 Nov 2008 (Forum)
After having shelled out loads of dosh for a new timing belt and tensioner and a new clutch yesterday you can imagine my dismay when the brakes started applying themselves out of the blue. i.e. I was driving along as normal and all of a sudden it was as though someone else was braking at random. Taking my foot off the accelertor and slowing down momentarily got things back to normal, although as I drove back home after it started happening, it felt as though there was continually some light breaking being applied as well as the intermittent heavier braking. -
Rover 600 brake lights 29 Jun 2004 (Forum)
Anyway, the other night around 2200 the car was moved approximately 10mtrs. At around 0400 my father noticed that the brake lights were still illuminated. He went to check the car, and found the brake lights giving off a lot of heat. After checking that the brake pedal wasn't stuck. He checked the clusters by banging them one by one. -
Rover 416 Brake Problem 14 Jul 2003 (Forum)
It was sold with a new MOT and has only done 200 miles since so there's no way the pads should have worn....any ideas what it could be? It hardly sounds with light braking in traffic, and not really at all with heavy emergency type braking, only really with normal braking...and gets slightly louder as the car comes to a halt...The only thing I could think it was is dust maybe but after that small amount of mileage even dust shouldnt be a problem should it? -
Modern cars - Phantom braking 10 Sep 2025 (Forum)
I've read a couple of reports of sudden unexpected braking resulting in rear end shunts in cars equipped with this, er, 'safety' feature and wondered if this is becoming widespread? I haven't seen it mentioned here, but I guess most posters, like me, only have four or low five figure 'investments' in our wasting assets which thankfully lack this frightening (in)capability. -
Hyundai I10 - Halfords - Warped Disc brake 16 Jan 2024 (Forum)
I suggested to her that as it passed its MOT it is Halfords looking for work rather than anything serious but as it related to brakes she is a bit worried Any thoughts -
Ford Focus C Max - Scraping noise when braking 21 May 2016 (Forum)
Hi My car is making a God awful noise when braking. It sounds like a barrel being dragged along under the car and its really loud. It also sounds like a monster belching (only way to describe it). Apart from that it runs fine. Thank you, any advice is appreciated. -
Toyota Corolla Verso - Brake and Power Steering Fluid Advice 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
My car manual says "only use dot3 brake fluid and dexron 3 power steering fluid".Just checked the prices at the toyota dealership and they are too expensive;halfords don't seem to have any off these.Does anyone know where i can get these for cheap or any alternatives. -
2005 vw sharan 1.9 tdi - Brake pads 28 Jun 2011 (Forum)
Had the check brake pad warning message come up on dash today. and am wondering how easy a job is it to replace the front and rear pads? Also the drivers side middle cv gaiter needs replacing. and was wondering whether the shaft is held in by a circlip or spring clip??. -
Vauxhall Astra - Brake lights 13 Mar 2011 (Forum)
This is a note to all drivers of 10 reg Astras. I have been behind a few at lights and junctions and have noticed the brake lights flickering. It only seems to be 10 reg models. I assume its a faulty switch, so just to let anyone who drives one to check your lights as they will be under warranty and most drivers would never otherwise notice.
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