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  What can I do about premature brake wear on my Renault Grand Scenic? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic since new that has done 21,504 miles. It has been serviced by a Renault dealer since new and I have just been told...
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  Stopper 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Toyota Prius in July 2008. My driveway is on an upward incline. When I apply the parking brake, select 'Park' and turn off the ignition...
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  Asbos makes the brakes last longer 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have answered readers’ complaints about rapid wear of brake discs with an explanation that corrosion due to light usage is the cause. Whilst this has...
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  Handbrake stopped working on Renault Scenic 13 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The handbrake on my Renault Scenic has stopped working after my wife pulled it in whilst driving along. Now the brake symbol flashes and it doesn't work....
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  Is it time to change my Hyundai i30 brake pads? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My local dealer reports that my brake pads are 70% worn and advises all round replacement. The car was registered in March 2010 and has done 49,000 miles....
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  Should I have the brake fluid changed in my Honda Jazz? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had an intermediate service of my four-year-old 15,000 mile Honda Jazz. The workshop said that as it was so low mileage, an intermediate was...
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  Rear brake discs needed after 15,000 miles 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Honda Jazz with 15,000 miles is 4 years old needs new rear brake discs. There is a very distinctive lip around the circumference of the discs, but...
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  Poor link 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When looking at the link -- BRAKE DISCS AND PADS. How can I save money replacing them? It does not connect with the relevant page. Can you assist me with...
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  De-feeting the object 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How should automatics be driven, right foot only or both feet?
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  Should my car have passed its MoT if the brake shoes are falling apart? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The garage I use doesn't have someone that does MoTs. So my garage took my car to a different garage and it passed. However, later that day it started...
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  Left-foot braking 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have read many times in your Saturday column about left-foot braking with automatics. As you suggested, I tried it on a quiet road and I'm glad I...
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  How can I get my imported car through the emissions and brake efficiency tests? 11 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have imported my car from the Middle East to the UK, and it has had to go for the IVA test for type approval. Among the other things that it failed on...
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  Do you recommend disengaging the electronic handbrake to prevent brakes locking? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I read that it's advisable to disengage electronic handbrakes, on those cars having them, to prevent possible locking of brakes - especially where some...
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  Dual clutch autos 16 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard of problems with VW's DSG transmissions - hesitating when pulling onto roundabouts or at junctions, apart from more fundamental problems....
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  Is it worth fixing my Ford Ka? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can I get some advice on some MoT advisories on my Ford Ka - how much will they cost and do they desperately need doing? 001 front brake disc worn 002...
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  What could have caused the ABS to fail on my wife's Skoda Fabia? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Skoda Fabia 1.2. Yesterday on a downhill slope she braked hard and it seems as though the ABS did not operate and she had to pull on the...
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  Any ideas what's causing a 'clunking' noise from my Volkswagen Passat's front brakes? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just changed the front disks and pads on a 2002 Volkswagen 2.0-litre petrol Passat. All the bolts and guide pins on the caliper and clamp are tight...
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  Redisculous 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  At 4,800 miles and one year my X-Trail required new discs and pads on the front. The technician who diagnosed the fault said that I had not really used...
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  Why does the Ford Fiesta have sensitive brakes? 27 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol and it has pretty sensitive brakes - they suddenly grab and it's hard to avoid stopping far more quickly...
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  When should I change my brake pads? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just had my BMW X6 serviced. They stated that my four brake pads are between 5.6 mm and 9mm and that BMW recommends changing them at 5mm. What is...