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• Laguna Brakes 27 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 99 T Laguna 1.6... .I have noticed lately that when I brake hard such as coming down from 60mph to stop for a roundabout, the steering wheel judders ever so slightly. I used to have a Cavalier and as far as i can remember i didnt do this.. is this normal or is it a sign that somthing major is going to happen to the breaks. if you break lightly it\'s ok.
• Rover Electrics 1 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I have a 1992 rover 416, I noticed recently when braking my hazard indicator lights on dashboard would glow smetimes. Now what happens is that when indicating and applying brakes the indictors speed up, but work normally again when I release brake. It also happens when I put car in reverse.
• Peugeot 207 - braking system faulty 4 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all Driving home this evening when a message flashed on the centre consol saying 'Braking System Faulty'.  The ABS light along with a 'STOP' light came on on the dash,  Brakes working perfectly, nothing has been done to them recently.  Shortly after another message appeared saying 'power steering faulty' but I still had power steering.
• Ford fiesta - Car feels like it's skidding under hard braking 18 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  I then went onto a b road and tried braking from high speed again and it feels the same. Almost like the wind is pushing against one side of the car and its making me countersteer against it. It only does this when braking hard at high speed (60mph+) the abs is working properly as I did an emergency stop the other day and I heard the pump activate and no skidding.
• Any disk equipped, especially Volvo's - PTFE in brake grease 18 May 2018 (Forum)
  A bit lof poking around on the internyet suggests that brakes in competition use could reach 500C,  but if Volvo aren't worried.....   ...OTOH, they ARE Chinese now.  
• Mitsuoka Viewt (Nissan Micra) - Brake and tail light problem 20 May 2016 (Forum)
  All was working fine until I took a look at the wiring for the rear lights, as I wanted to fit a high level brake light. I didn't unplug anything, but after removing the trim to get to the wiring, the car has developed a fault. I haven't added the high level light yet. The brake lights work ok with the headlights off, but if I turn on side or headlights and brake, the left tail light goes out, but the right one gets brighter.
• Fiat Ducato eurmobile Camper - brake and electrical problems, please help. 25 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I have 2 issues with my recently purchased camper that i would really appreciate help/advice with.   The first is a problem with leaking brake fluid,  I have just come back from a trip and i lost by breaking power, I have recently discovered a leak on the left hand side of the camper at the back wheel, what looks like a brake cylinder that has 2 brake pipes going into it then another pipe that looks like it travels along the rear beam to serve the other rear wheel, the cylinder is covered in a rubber outer and it this is where the leak is, i have looked online and cant find the part.
• Squeaking Front Wheels -SEAT Leon 1.9tdi 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  It doesn't happen when the car is cold (i.e if stationary for a few hours) but once warmed up for 10mins of urban driving the noise appears. This has lead me to beleive that it's a brake issue? It happens under braking which would lead to the usual suspects (dirty or fading brakes etc) but more worryingly it starts to happen everytime I turn right (again only once the car is warmed up).
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - vibration 23 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I'm taking it back to the garage, but would like to have an idea in advance as to what they should be considering, as so far I have had to have a number of things done on the car in the first 2-3weeks of owning it, and at the moment I haven't gone one week where I have not had to take the car back yet! Also when I test drove it I noticed the brakes were seriously screeching when I braked, they said they checked the brakes and dusted them down, but they have started again, and its becoming rather annoying, as I have never had previous problems with such bad screeching brakes before, its every time I brake.
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 01 1.9 Brake pad stuck 1 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I'm going to fit new discs and pads on the front but i'd like to know what has caused this, could it be that the brakes have overheated causing the pad to get stuck? Cheers Jon
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 06 1.4 Intermittent Brake Lights 14 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  The brake lights on my wife?s Peugeot 307 (06 registration) are only intermittently coming on. I have bought new bulbs and installed them, I have checked the bulbs in the brake light strip at the top of the hatchback and they are all working.
• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - 2007 1.8 - Spongy brakes 20 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I've tested an emergency stop and it seems to be okay. Brake fluid level is where it should be. I'll be bringing the car back to be checked out next week but I wonder if this is a characteristic of the Avensis. For such a big and almost new car I would expect excellent braking power.
• Toyota Corolla (1997 to 2002) - 01 1.6 Squeaking sound from front brake 10 May 2008 (Forum)
  Just got the car back from service & MOT. The mechanic suspect it might have something to do with brake disc being distorted perhaps? He hasn't fixed it as he couldn't work out why after checked and polished brake pad etc.. What else? It passed MOT as it worked perfectly then! The mechanic works from his back garden workshop, but has been really good all along.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2002 2.0TDCi 130 Estate Rear Disc Brake Banjo Size 25 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I rang Goodridge to check on the fitment and they say i have the right one. I haven't really bought the hoses to improve brake effectiveness as the brakes are spot on but i'm planning on renewing the brake lines and thought that i'd do the hoses at the same time. Does anyone know the (thread size and pitch)for the banjo bolts that i need off hand.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - (98-04) Cracking appearing on Front Brake Pads 8 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Just had a service on my car. The dealer has advised that the Front Brake Pads have become cracked, the discs are showing a blue streak and should be replaced. The pads and discs where previously installed by Ford and i have done 5000 miles on them. Ford have advised that this could be down to overheating, they also blamed alloys for allowing water to get onto the brakes causing the pads to cool down quicker and forcing the pads to become brittle.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - Leaking brake servo hose 1.4 petrol 25 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  First can this section be replaced on its own or does the complete hose connection from the inlet manifold to the brake servo need to be completely replaced. Second leaving aside the issue of safety which I fully appreciate would a slight vacuum leak make the engine run rich. Before anyone replies I fully appreciate brake safety issues.
• Audi - A4 New Disc/Calliper/Pads now noisy. 10 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  We have an Audi A4 which had new calliper discs and pads fitted in April 07. Since then, we've done 1500 miles, which should be plenty to bed in the new brakes. However they still make a squeaking/whining noise and the brake warning light comes on intermittently. We've taken it back to the place it was serviced at twice now, and they've sprayed the brakes with silicon, and say they can't find any other problems.
• Ford Focus collapsed brake pads 3 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Just had a scary experience in my 2002 Focus TDDI. I came up at lowish speed to a T junction and pressing the brake pedal only resulted in a crunch, and lots of grinding noises. Limped the car home, stripped the brakes down to find one pad on one side had completely lost its friction material! Now, I regularly service (over-service generally!)
• Mondeo Servicing and brakes 21 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  air filter? im not to sure these days. Then I asked them to quote me to change my front and rear brake pads, £167.36. I thought that was bit steep? Used to have my clios brakes done £35 for front and £40 rear at kwik-fit or £22 in total if I did them myself. I know at Ford all the parts will top notch own brand but do you think thats a bit steep?
• Peugeot 205 Gentry - Rear Drums 20 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I recently upgraded my discs and pads from standard to EBC Turbo Groove discs and Greenstuff pads. The change has gone well and as the brakes are bedding in, the braking is improving - with little or no brake dust. Thanks to those who contributed! Now, I am looking to tackle the rear brakes, which are drums/shoes set up. I have never owned a car with drums/shoes on the rear so this is a novelty for me!