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• 97 Astra Rear Drum Size 8 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  97 P Astra LS Estate GM Turbo Diesel Having returned from 3 weeks away, the Astra Started fine, but my wife had parked it with the handbrake on, so there was a little friction from the sticking handbrake (I normally park in with the brake off following advice from other threads on this forum). This released and the car drove fine all day, but the following morning the left rear wheel was jammed solid - nothing would shift it. Dismantling it yesterday evening with judicious use of soft faced mallet and sharp edged tongue revealed the brake lining had seperated from the shoe in one piece (possibly in drum extraction process), so new shoes required.
• Corolla brakes down - gearbox broke ! 28 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Oh, what a fun day I had yesterday ! Early morning to work, my Corolla 2001 (incorporating noisy gearbox, as posted previously) decides today is the...
• Cost of covering high mileages in cars 9 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  High mileages means around 80,000 miles+, and it may also be interesting to see how many miles owners of such cars get from brake pads, disks and tyres. In my case, I own a 1987 Toyota Camry turbo diesel (2.0 litre engine); mileage 100,000 miles Parts changed or repaired: Head gasket, alternator, radiator. Tyres last 37,000 miles; Brake pads 40,000 miles
• Red Light Cameras 28 May 2003 (Forum)
  The offence took place on a Friday evening, at 6pm rush hour, in extremely heavy rain. As the lights started their green->red sequence she braked from 40 down to the 19.2 mph that the camera recorded, but due to the closeness of the vehicle behind she decided that to brake any harder could cause an accident should the driver behind not be able to stop in the same distance on the wet road.
• omega problems? I'm not sure! 12 May 2003 (Forum)
  THE PROBLEM - when driving at all various speeds the car handles a treat until you take your foot off of the accelerator, then the rev counter immediatley drops back down to idle speed (around 700 rpm) and there appears to be no engine braking at all, Down hills especially with foot covering brake pedal it feels like car is in "n" position and coasting. (there is no pulling back from the engine, like clutch is depressed) When travelling on a flat road at about 50 mph I took my foot off the accelerator and down went the needle to 700 rpm then replace foot and needle returns to previous position with no apprent loss of power ????
• Clutch questions 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I usually do the first bit in neutral because I don't need any acceleration and I can then give all my concentration to the brake and the mirrors, rather than having to think about the clutch as well. I know if my foot slips off the brake there is nothing to stop me, but if I was in reverse gear would the situation be any better?
• Million mile Honda Accord 20 Aug 2023 (Forum)
    Title says it all, but the pertinent facts are that it is on the original engine, transmission and various other parts (including brake calipers)!. Only been on a tow truck once due to a fuel pump failure at 741k miles. Interior also looking remarkably good for such a huge mileage.   
• Another automatic question 10 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  I've always wondered whether, when you're waiting at a junction or in a traffic jam, it's best to put the car into neutral or leave it in Drive but put your foot on the brake or apply the handbrake?
• Honda C50 etc. - Honda C50/C70/C90 Or Similar 9 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Are they still made anywhere? I quite fancy another one in my old age, maybe with better brakes....
• VW Sharan - ABS air gap 2 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with the air gap dimension of ABS sensor to ring on my 2002 VW Sharan 1.9 TD? Replaced sensors on both side, fail light extinguished but brake pedal is pulsing below 10mph on breaking from speed, any other ideas welcome, thanks, Mike.
• Red light camera flashed me! 16 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I was travelling towards the M3 in a 70 limit. The lights changed, I slammed on the brakes and came to a stop a few feet over the line. The camera flashed twice,probably showing that I was in the same place on both photos. Do you think I will get done? Thank you!
• Golv v 1.6 2004 model - Warning sign of break fluid 9 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I have changed the rear break pads and after i have changed the brake pads and refilled the break fluid. i get the warning sign of Stop break fluid owners manual. how to clear the warning sign?
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Rattle from rear 11 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 2002 passat and there is rattle coming from the rear which loud and irritating. When i touch the brake it stops. I have had the types off and checked but everthing seems ok. The noise only occures when the car is moving.
• Mazda 626 (1997 - 1999) - 99 2.0 clutch replacement 16 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I have had the clutch changed recently on my car , and it seems ok , now the brake fluid warning light has come on twice in the last week and i have had to add fluid , this cant be right can it???? Any advice???
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 03 2.0D Electrical Problems 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  These Problems came at the same time. Remote C/Locking wont lock but will unlock, Engine dissabled and brake fault warning,dash lights for indicators and seat belt and lights on not working, Is there a module that affects all these ? Would be very gratefull for any help
• Leaving lights on 8 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I was stuck on the North Circular-London-for 2.5 hours the other day, I also use the Blackwall Tunnel, with all it's problems. Why oh! why do people leave the headlights, fog lights and brake lights on when stationary? Has anyone done the math as to how much fuel is being used by 240 watts of lighting?
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2001 2.0 epc warning light on 12 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  hi i have recently replaced a brake master cylinder on my passat 2001 2.0 petrol but the EPC warning light went on is there any way to to fix this light thing with the ignition key and a combination of buttons.thanks in advance T
• electrical fault mondeo lx estate 20 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  hi folks can anyone help please i have a fault with my mondeo estate, my dash stays lit and brake lights stay on unless i take my bulbs out then dash is fine does anyone know how to fix this problem please thanks
• Ford Ka engine just turning off 26 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I am having a problem where I am brakeing to a stand still and the engine cuts out. It mainly happens when I get to a roundabout and i need to then turn the ignition off then back again and it starts straight away. There is no shuddering or any thing.
• Wheel trim cleaner 1 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  And the best wheel trim cleaner on the market for getting rid of brake dust which looks like its been there for 9 years, and what can only be described as nicotine stain yellow is...... ? (I know I could just buy new ones, but these are the original Rover ones which i'd like to clean up if possible)