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• Peugeot 405 brake bleeding 29 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I tried to bleed my brakes on my pug 405, but when i tried to loosen the nipple in the front caliper, the nipple just snapped. I don\'t want to try the other side incase i do the same again. I tried to loosen the nipple by the usual fashion of unscrewing anti-clockwise.
• What paint for brake drums? 4 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  The brake drums on my Mondeo are not looking too pretty. They rather detract from the alloys. I would like to improve the general appearance by restoring the drums to a black / matt black finish. What is the best paint for drums?
• Omega back brakes 20 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I am having great difficulty in extracting the inner back brake pad on the drivers side of my omega - it just dosent seem to want to budge. Any help would be gratefully received. If I could get it out I can push back the piston ok. my difficulty is in shifting it initially so that I can extract it.
• Brake Pipes 7 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Normally if I need to replace fixed brake lines I get one made up (in copper) at the local motor factors. Last time I looked though I saw cupro-nickel pipe for the same purpose. What's the difference? I thought the addition of nickel would be to prevent corrosion, but copper doesn't, so I'm not sure I see the reason for a copper-nickel mix.
• Handbrake 'failure' 4 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  The footbrake seems to be affected, it bites normally then fades. I realise the handbrake cable is attached to the rear brake shoes but can someone explain how it affects the brake pedal? I would have thought the brakes would be applied via the handbrake and 'bypass' the pedal.
• Brake squeal / cleaning alloys 22 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  You lot seem unusually sharp by comparison to the 'net norm so here's a quick theory question: Why does grease on the back of pads stop brake squeal? I've cured it a few times in my life but can't figure out why it happens in the first place...... Also, does anyone have a recommendation for cleaning alloy wheels that doesn't cost £14.99?
• MR2 pulling when braking 8 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Dear all, If you recall some weeks ago l posted a problem with my lady's MR2 pulling to the right when braking. I've been on holiday, come back and thought l would find out what was up with it, (she had had it serviced in my absence). Oh she said, only seems to happen on the same turn in the road. (turns out the camber caused this effect, but the synchronicity had escaped her logic for some weeks!!)
• peugeot 406- 2.1 diesel estate - disc brakes 9 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi How easy,or hard is it to put new  front discs on the 406/2.1 diesel estate Cheers
• Who stepped on the gas not the brake big time ? 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Not a retired person, Oh no ! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8275944.stm One life less for the passenger?
• Brake Pads for Vectra Sri 04 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone suggest what would be classed as "good" pads for the front of my Vectra? Are the Dealer's pads as good as any at comparible cost?
• VW GOLF MK4 2003 pd 130. engine code ASZ - Brake ABS Hydraulic Unit 15 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I have lost my trusted independant mechanic and about to arrange a fluid service on my 11 year old Golf ( that I have owned from new). I know the clutch & brake hydraulics share a common master cylinder. I obviously want the brake & clutch fluid changed correctly,( not just the brakes bled) however  I have concerns about the bleed order of the wheels.
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  Why are the brake discs wearing so fast on our Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class brakes have started to 'judder' and, after its latest major service by the main dealers, the discs were found to be...
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  Should the brakes wear so soon? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What should I expect to happen after owning a BMW which is just 12 months old which has been found to need all discs and pads renewing? Mileage is...
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  Why does my friend struggle to left-foot brake in his wife's Skoda Yeti DSG? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who, having spent the 1970s in the USA, has always driven with two feet. He does this today with his Nissan Micra. His wife has recently...
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  Are KIA Sedonas known for having poor brakes? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are experience a continuing groaning noise when bringing our 2004 KIA Sedona automatic to a stop. We have been back and forth to our local dealership...
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  Regeneration game 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a Honda Civic hybrid loaner whilst my CR-V was being repaired at which time the road condition was snow covered. On 4 occasions as I braked on approach...
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  Foot bawl 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Might I just chime in on the debate of left foot braking in automatic cars. I started left foot braking shortly after buying my first automatic and, save...
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 02 1.3 MOT - Brake Pedal Travel 30 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  ?hand brake borderline pass? and ?rear brake efficiency borderline pass?. The guy at the garage said it was probably a case of adjusting the rear shoes. I have read on a couple of other forums that the rear self adjusters can be inaccurate ?
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 06 1200 Brake / Steering Squeal 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, I just recently had a full service on my car, which included having the rear brakes cleaned out and new pads being installed to the front brakes. Since this was done (at a garage in Cheshire), I drove back over to the other side of the country where I live and all seemed to be fine.
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  Is there a known brake disc wear issue on the Ford Kuga? 11 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is there an issue with the Ford Kuga electric hand brake causing scoring on the rear wheel discs? I bought this brand new car exactly 12 months ago at...