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• Mercedes E320CDI Brake Pump Noise 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Room I have a 6 month old MB E320CDI and the hydraulic pump that operates the braking system seems rather noisy. After 3 pumps on the brake the pump starts up for about 3 seconds then shuts off. When the engine is running its not so intrusive however it often starts first thing in the morning when I put the key in the ignition (priming itself I guess!)
• Bleeding brakes - \'94 Passat 1.8 petrol 26 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I\'ve just replaced the brake fluid on my car using a Gunsons easibleed kit. The difficulty I had was getting the fluid to flow at a reasonable rate from the rear brakes. Afterwards I thought it might be something to do with the compensating valve.
• Touching brakes every 5 seconds/less - Nissan Leaf 1 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  It’s a 2 pedal car . He’s probably using both feet.
• bmw brake light on 16 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi,ive just done the pads on a 94, 316i,my problem is that the light on the dash is still on.do i need to take it to a dealer?thanks for the help.
• VW Passat brake wear 13 Jun 2005 (Forum)
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• Jerky brakes 18 May 2003 (Forum)
  No matter how gently I come to a stop, my X-reg. CVT Punto always ends with a jerk. The supplier can't find anything wrong. Suggestions welcomed!
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  Will driving with the handbrake accidentally on cause damage? 11 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  While I was driving the red brake system warning light came on so I turned round and headed for home. When I got home I discovered I'd been driving with...
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 16-11-2019 Part 2 17 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  The pads need to come out (highly likely the dealer only squirted brake cleaner at them) and be inspected, upon which there will probably be a shiny section or two to show where this high frequency rubbing is taking place, the answer is a proper clean up followed by the application of the correct brake grease on those parts.
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  Will fitting nudge or bull bars affect the brake assist function of my van? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If I fit bull or nudge bars to the front of my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, will it affect the function of its brake assist?
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  What are my rights over my car's faulty brakes? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How many miles is it reasonable for disc brakes to last on a Suzuki Swift? It passed its MoT five days before we purchased it, only to find that it needs...
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  Toyota Prius brake repair 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and son in law have a 5 year old Toyota Prius which they bought 3 years ago. They have just been quoted £2700 to repair a brake actuator problem....
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  Lack of engine braking 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 63 reg new model Nissan Note diesel which doesn't slow down when you take your foot off the throttle, so approaching corners and bends I am braking...
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  How often should I change the brake fluid? 6 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can I ask two questions: 1. How often does brake fluid need replacing? 2. If my Aircon is working fine, does it need any routine servicing?
• Toyota Auris - Part Exchange Vehicle - False MOT and Service 27 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  The car has only done 300 miles since the MOT/Service and a noise is now coming from the brakes, the brake discs are badly worn out and also the brake pads. I checked back on the vehicle's MOT history (online) and I was alarmed to find out that worn brake disks had been reported on advisories since 2012, the latest MOT had no advisories.
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  Should my Daihatsu Terios' brake pads have been changed with 3mm pad depth remaining? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 6-year-old Daihatsu Terios (47,000 miles on the clock) has just had an annual service and MoT test. During this I was informed that the front brake...
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  Rear Brakes and Discs Peuegeot 307 cc 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Still very pleased with my 307 cc which I bought after receiving your great advice four years ago. The back brakes are worn and make a screeching noise,...
• VW PASSAT 2.0TFSI - 2006/56 - Passat Parking brake fault 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  It only happens when the engine is warmed up and stops when i press the brake, but it also happens when i turn right. Mostly its happening in traffic and i won't hear it over 30mph but the noise is getting embarrasing. Ok, thats that - now, today on the way to work luckily only 5 mins away i had 2 warning lamps appear, one was the "P" to state a parking brake fault and the other is the ESP.
• Ford Galaxy - Brakes fault finding master cylinder calipers 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  In recent weeks, when braking the brake pedal gave very slightly. I assumed this was the master cylinder, as I had been advised to change it some months back, by an RAC mechanic that checked the fluid and found it in extremely poor condition.
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  What's causing my Volkswagen Polo's brakes to stick on? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The brakes on my 2005 Volkswagen Polo are grabbing on at the front after driving for a short distance. The callipers and pistons are fine, I've changed...
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  Does our Vauxhall Meriva have a faulty parking brake? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Vauxhall Meriva with a push button brake. Three times now we have pranged it when moving off on an incline. On one occasion I had to get out...