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  Mazda 6 problems 19 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2014 Mazda 6 auto Tourer now for nearly a year and travelled over 20k in this time. I have had a couple of issues. Firstly, prior to...
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  Braking pointers 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please clarify the position regarding the use of automatic transmission when stationary at traffic lights. I seem to recall your advice given...
• Legal Advice Sought 22 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Then staff were friendly and carried out a standard free brake inspection. The next day I was informed a brake hose needed replacing - I asked for a quote and was told the manager would contact me on the Monday. Monday came and I was informed the job couldn't be done in isolation and £570 of work was needed (i.e. change all the brakes - apparently this is a common thing with this establishment!).
• FIAT 500X 1.4 Multiair - Brake/clutch fluid change 5 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Anybody know if there's anything special needed to change the fluid, or can I just use tried and tested method with a helper pushing the pedal while I...
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 94 1000cc under powered brakes 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  can anyone tell me if i can adjust the servo pressure on my 106,as i have read it on the car by car breakdown. if this is possible how do i do it?
• FIAT Panda 4x4 (2005 - ) - (2005-) Retracting Rear Brake Piston 19 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The Panda 4x4 has rear discs and I will want to replace the pads soon. Not sure which piston retraction tool will fit this car and wonder if anyone has...
• Zafira front brakes 1 May 2007 (Forum)
  Good morning.. Thought I'd do my front discs and pads soon - couple of questions: Do you need to fit new caliper bolts / pad retaining springs? Set of...
• Toyota Yaris rear brakes locked 11 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  My daughter has a "W" reg Yaris automatic. I washed it a couple of days ago and left it on the drive. Now this morning the rear wheels are locked solid....
• Ford Focus brake light bulb replacement 2 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me how to replace it, and maybe save me some time. I guess the whole light assy has to come out? How? It is a 5 dr hatchback. Thanks for...
• Fiat Uno 93 1.0i Fire 24 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Experienced problems with brakes. Symtoms synonymous with air, have changed fluid and bled but still requires extra pump to stop effectively. I understand there are problems with the rear brake adjusters on this model. Could this be contributing to the problem?
• Toyota RAV4 Rust on brake drums 4 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  This vehicle was new in February this year,so called new,makes you wonder whether it was standing in a field prior to delivery? What treatment is recommended...
• Fastfit brakes 14 Dec 2000 (Forum)
  My 74500 mile 1998 Fiat Bravo needs some new pads. It may possibly need some discs too. Is 74500 miles a reasonable mileage to replace the discs? Are...
• Daihatsu Skywing (Like G11 Charade, mostly) - Did I just buy asbestos brake shoes? 16 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  A brake lining detached from a shoe again. This has happened 3 or 4 times, suggesting that, even for the Skywing it might be worth buying brake parts from known manufacturers, IF I knew where I could get them.
• Citroen Berlingo 1.9D 54 plate - Very strange occurance - brakes/engine? 24 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Anyway I thought I'd check the wheels for temperature and the front nearside/left wheel was noticeably hotter than the right/offside. So, the brakes must have been sticking at speed, but it is easy enough to push round 'by hand', even full of all my tools. I took it into a mechanic near the job I was working, and he said that disc was blued that side, slightly less the other and that it could be brake hose or pads not seated properly.
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  Peugeot 206 misfires only brake is applied 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 206, which misfires when the breaks are applied. The car then has to be shut down and restarted for it to stop. The ECU, throttle body...
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 1999 1.3 MOT fail - fix or ditch 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3) Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3) Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3) Nearside Rear from hose to wheel cylinder Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Offside Rear from hose to wheel cylinder Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Nearside Front from hose to limit valve Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Both front to rear brake pipes badly corroded Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Advisory Notice issued Advise slight dampness at both front shock absorbers Apart from these bits the car is good cond and a good engine, gearbox clutch etc 84000 mls and suits me for my needs.
• Peugeot 306 locked brakes 23 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  They eventually turned up 2.5 hours later - they couldn't find Asda in a town where there is only one Asda!!! LOL. He drove the car back and realised that the back passenger side brakes had locked. He took the wheel off to try and release the brake disc etc, it had pretty much ceased on. They eventually then (another 2 hours later) sent a tow truck and has dropped my car at the local garage.
• ABS fault - VW LT28 van 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  The ABS works as it should under heavy braking, and the warning light works normally. No fault codes are recorded after a road test. If the ABS is disabled, the brakes work normally, but without the thud. I've replaced the ABS unit, (with a known good one), bled the brakes, and adjusted the n/s/r sensor to ring clearance.
• Brake pad/caliper rust (Peugeot 306) 12 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  As a non-mechanically minded girl I happily take my car to the garage and let them get on with things. However... In January all my brake pads were replaced. In June the front left brake pads had to be replaced again as the calipers had rusted and they had worn away the brake pads. What I am wondering is whether the garage should have noticed a build up of rust back in January - surely rust can't develop from no where in just 6 months?
• Volkswagen Passat Brake problem 5 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  The car has had a thorough brake test by a local brake centre including an ABS diagnostic check and no faults were found. This is obviously an intermitent fault. I have been told that the ABS Modulator may be at fault and this would not have been apparent on the diagnostic check.