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  Volkswagen vans get automatic braking as standard 31 May 2017 (News)
  
• brake caliper fiesta 8 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  is it an allen bolt that holds the caliper together under those plastic caps if so what size are they thanks? fiesta mk3 (need to change pads)
• Nissan Almera - Almera MOT Brake trouble!! 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  The brake fluid level was on the min level. So I put into the sat nav the nearest petrol station, which was 1.5 miles away. I drove very carefully to the petrol station and bought 1l of brake fluid at £7!!
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  Total de-feet 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You seem to be stressing the use of left foot braking whilst manoeuvring only, where I can see your point if you have to use the accelerator. However,...
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  Why has the brake booster failed in my wife's brand new Audi TT? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently purchased a brand new Audi TT 2.0TFSI Coupe. After just 800 miles, a constant hissing noise developed from around the brake pedal. We...
• Warranty and Brakes 11 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  My car is still under its manufacturer's warranty and I need the brake pads replacing on the front and possibly rear.  I am pretty reluctant to pay inflated dealer prices but have read conflicting statements as to whether using non-OEM pads (for example) would invalidate the manufacturer's warranty.
• BMW 3 Series - Handbrake light stays on? 16 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  My BMW 320d handbrake light stays on even when the handbrake is down. The dashboard says 'braking system drive moderately' with the handbrake sign next to it, the brake pads need doing & it says that on the vehicle status so not sure if the dashboard message has anything to do with that? It did recently have an MOT done with one of the advisories being 'parking brake travel getting high'.
• Automatic Ford Galaxy Zetec diesel 2014 - Exorbitant price for replacement foot brake rubber 22 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Ford quoted me £37 just to supply replacement cover pad on my foot brake & I can't find a cheaper equivalent on Ebay or Amazon that will fit. Measurements of pedal are approx. 11cms. wide at top tapering to c. 8cms. at bottom. Length is c. 7cms. Anyone able to help?
• Dodge Challenger 2015 - What brakes do I need to replace? 1 May 2021 (Forum)
  Recently took car in for recall, and they gave me this piece of paper: https://i.imgur.com/eSntAEF.jpg I'm a complete i****, can someone tell me:  - What brake discs I should replace  - What bake pads I should replace Guessing all of them?  Just want to know what to instruct garage to do.
• Volvo XC90 - Volvo XC90 - faulty brakes 25 May 2019 (Forum)
  Rather impressed by The Telegraph for publishing this...hopefully Volvo will not let this happen again https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/katie-investigates/katie-morley-investigates-new-volvo-xc90-faulty-brakes-could/ This is what motoring journalism should be. Not fawning over the latest model and soft-touch plastics, but giving credit where it's due, and outing bad design/build when it's clearly evident.
• VW Polo - Emergency braking engaged for no reason 23 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Coming home this evening, I was rounding a corner at 30mph when the emergency braking kicked in for a second. It scared me witless. I should have a dashcam video. I will report this to the manufacturer. However, I’ve had a stream of faults from my car, a new VW Polo, and a loaner while mine was being repaired.
• Any - Automatic Braking 16 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  We all welcome safety improvements.  I notice an increasing number of cars with collision avoidance automatic braking of the car if a crash is likely. The theory seems excellent.  But what happens after a few years to its reliability ?  How do garages check it's state ?  Are some makers better than others ?
• Autos L. Foot braking 22 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Some folks may find it ok but my R foot feels to have control while the L is like bowing a violin with a hammer. In an emergency the natural thing for me is to operate the brake with the R foot and surely instinct in that situation has to be right. Any thoughts?
• Audi A3 Sportback - Brake disc discolouration 18 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I have had a brand new Audi A3 Sportback for about three weeks. It is kept outside and has only done about 250 miles. From day 1, the brake discs have shown signs of yellowy discolouration, such that the front discs now appear almost gold in colour. I assume that this is an oxidation/rust issue, and if so, is it normal and what (if anything) should I be doing about it?
• Rover 25 1.4 year W reg 2000 - Brake warning light flashing ocassionally only 20 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    The red warning brake light has recently earlirer this week started to light up ocassionally on the instrument dash board panel, but the red light does not stay on. Is this a warning indicator light and does it apply to the front pads on front wheels or the shoes on rear of car.
• What cars have electronic parking brakes? 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  She refuses to drive an estate, and a hatch would be very useful in her next vehicle...company or otherwise. The electronic parking brake is a must, she is addicted to it now!! What other vehicles have this? Removed make and model as not relevant for question, Rob.
• vauxhall Meriva lite 54 plate 1394 cc 58000 miles. - steering/brake failure 23 May 2013 (Forum)
  Had total steering and brake failure on tight corner, went though showroom forecourt missing two rows of cars,  out of petrol forecourt the wrong way ,hit car coming from left on a main road. Could be a right-off, Is this how you get rid of merivas.
• 02 Honda crv - Problem bleeding brakes 31 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hi just fitted new rear dusk and pads to my car. Also new n/s rear caliper. Problem. Cannot get a brake pedal, it's goes to the floor when pressed. Have run at least 3 litres of fluid through it using 2 man bleed. Have tried it with new master cylinder fitted, still same. Any ideas TIA
• Citroen C5 - Annoying "squealing" from rt. front Brakes. 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  This C5 car has the Bosch Brake System. This squealing has persisted over a few months and it was suggested I change from "Hard" Pads to softer ones. I replaced with Metelex Pads but the noise persists. (the old pads were hardly worn).
• Toyota Avensis 08 2.2 estate - Front/ Rear Brake Pads 6 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, Just thinking ahead but do you need any special tools when replacing the rear brake pads? I know on some vehicles you need to wind the piston in as it doubles for the handbrake - is this the same? I'm unable to get a manual for this 08 model otherwise I'd have gone and bought one.