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  How long should a set of brake pads and discs last? 5 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How many miles should the brake pads and discs last with normal driving on my 2018 Dacia Sanders?
• Toyota MR2 - brakes - hot rear discs 8 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  However, since the two discs were changed they have both been running constantly hot - over a distance of 12 miles and moderate braking you can burn the skin off your fingers, and hear the tink, tink, tink of cooling brake discs after the car has stopped. The discs heat up even if I don't use the brakes, or use them very gently. The calipers have been stripped down twice and the handbrake cable adjusted as well.
• B6 2.0TFSI 2006 - VW Passat & Its problems.... 20 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I found a temp. solution to the brake lights which makes me think its the multi-function module which controls parking brake, cruise control etc and is locatewd behind the dash....when i start the car up the brake lights are always on, leaving the car on i remove both power connectors to the left and right, obviously the lights turn off and i get a warning on the dash, put them back in and they work as normal....but turn the car off, i have to repeat the same.
• corsa 1.2 - MOT failure brake application imbalance 21 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I'm wondering if anyone can make some suggestions as I'm a bit stumped with this one. My daughter's corsa failed its mot on ' 3.7.A.5C rear brake application uneven'. The readings given were: Front 300 300 Rear 90    160 Handbrake 120 140 I first stripped down and cleaned the rear brake and changed the slave cylinder as it was a bit sticky.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - yr2000 1.4l - brake pedal force (not ABS) 30 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, When I brake in my car, the force required on the brake pedal often varies between journeys. This can range from it being almost like a non-power assisted system which feels very dull (I went straight over a small zebra crossing at uni when it was first starting to happen and I wasnt prepared for it!)
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  Using left-foot braking in an automatic is much more efficient in traffic, and faster away from the lights. 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I passed my IAM test in 1985. I had arranged a test at short notice and was tested by the chief examiner who remarked that he had never seen anyone braking...
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  Any tips to help me replace my Renault Scenic's rear brake discs? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to replace the rear brake discs on my Renault Scenic. It looks pretty straightforward, but has anyone done it before and have they learnt anything...
• Vauxhall Zafira B - Brake and rear lights not working? 23 May 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all, my 55 zafira 1.6 life (petrol) has all of a sudden developed an issue I really can't seem to solve.  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.
• Honda Stream CRV - Hot brake discs 27 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  The rear wheels are fine but both front wheels are heavy to turn. I assumed both front calipers were sticking. However when I took the car in for a brake test on a rolling road  (Kwik Fit) I was told that everything was a 'pass' including the 'brakes binding' test.  The MOT is not due till the summer. Should I just keep on driving and not worry?
• Vauxhall Zafira B-Brake and rear lights not work? 4 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi all, my 55 zafira 1.6 life (petrol) has all of a sudden developed an issue I really can't seem to solve. 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.
• Ford transit - Brake problems 17 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    I have a 2010 3.5 tonne hi roof ford transit which has developed a worrying symptom. While heavy and trying to slow from motorway speeds, the brake pedal slowly travels down to the buklhead. This takes around 5-10 seconds and when the pedal is released, it resumes braking again. It still moves slowly down.  It was in the Ford  dealership today and they replaced the fluid.
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 29-07-2017 Part 2 7 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  And a lot of us drive both manuals and automatics. When I drive an automatic, I brake with my right foot and follow a very simple rule: my right foot is always on the brake unless I'm actively pressing the accelerator. I reckon that's the safest way because my foot can rest gently on the brake pedal as I coast in any situation with a potential for risk. .
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  Is it risky to buy a high-mileage car? 27 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is it wise to buy a Ford Mondeo (2010 model) with 155,000 miles on the clock?
• Brake disc problems 11 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Brake discs are fairly simple cast metal components that are relatively cheap to buy and easy and cheap to replace (compare, say, with the price of a tank of fuel). Skimming discs should be confined to the history of motoring.
• Honda Civic 1.8 VTI - Possible Causes of Rear Brake Disc Corrosion? 28 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  My car last year failed the mot because there was corrosion on the rear brake discs causing a band around the disc. The brake pads were replaced previously but as it failed the mot they were replaced again by the garage but again there is still a band around the disc. So if I take it back again they will fail it again.
• Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 2003 - Healthcheck Warnings - Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 13 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  They have given me amber warnings on following:   Timing belt change  Front Brake rusting Brake Fluid Change Advice rear brake clean and adjusted Front brake clean up reqd. Rear suspension coil spring rusting Coolant pressure cap stains/leak     Please can you advise to what extent i should be worrying to get these jobs done and which needs priority?
• VW GOLF 5dr mk 4/IV - Shuddery Brakes - vw golf mk 4 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Abouy a year ago my brakes felt juddery, like the discs or pads had worn right down. I had them replaced but it's happening again and obviously the pads and discs aren't worn down. Car had tracking done which was minimal You can basically feel the rotation of the brakes as you press down n the pedal.
• Citroen C3 03 plate 1.4Hdi - Citroen C3 Brakes - advice from Kwik Fit 2 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  However I have just moved to the country, don't go above 50 and use my brakes much more often! As I am a single girl, I just want to try and make sure that Kwik Fit aren't trying to pull a fast one!
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  Jerking sound in the rear while braking 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car will give a jerk (one time jerk) each time it is coming to a standstill. The jerk is coming from the rear portion. It is also giving a vibration...
• VW Passat 2007 2L Diesel - Brake caliper replacement cost for VW Passat 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised dealer in Southampton(Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher the error code using their devices. I could hear the motor rev on one of the sides not on the other.