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• Using brake anti-squeal grease? 13 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Some main dealers will not use a copper-based anti-squeal grease (e.g. Copaslip istr) on the back of the pads. I used to do this when I did my own servicing...
• Rubbing/Grinding sound MK2 Golf 18 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone, Under braking I get a rubbing or grinding which sounds like brake pads worn to the metal - Ive checked all four and there is plenty of meat left on them. It seems to be coming from the rear nearside of the car - im out of ideas?
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  Can I manually disable an electronic handbrake? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Corolla and I'm trying to find out if it's possible to park up without the electronic handbrake engaging. With current lockdown in place,...
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  MINI Cooper D gearbox rattle 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In 2012 I bought a new MINI Cooper D. After just 12 weeks of ownership the car developed a rattle when changing gear. The MINI dealer replaced both the...
• Ford Ka - front brakes 9 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  I noticed straight away though that the brake pedal had virtually no play in it. It hadly compressed at all, maybe about half an inch. It was solid. I live in a quiet street so I decided to take the chance and go for a drive. When I braked the pedal was the same, hadly any play at all.
• Honda crv - Halford's Autocentres 22 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Expensive items to replace. We took the car to our local garage who did a brake and clutch fluid flush and replace. This seemed to sort the issue of excessive creep of the brake pedal to the floor. However, the car still failed the retest. We took the car back to the garage for a new MOT test ... and it passed with an advisory about the brake pedal showing some creep.
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  I've got handbrake problems on my 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa. 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa SXI. If it's parked on a hill the handbrake goes up eight clicks before it will even begin to hold the car. I know they're...
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - Hearing air when I press the brake pedal 24 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I have bought a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Zetec in the last few days and last night I started to notice the following issue: 1) I turn the engine on 2) When I press the brake pedal I can hear air being released (while the pedal is going down, not once it stops moving) 3) I turn the engine off 4) I press the brake again a few times and hear air then it stops and the pedal stiffens up (so that it hardly presses down) 5) If I restart the engine I hear air again when I press the pedal Does that sound normal?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 ABS and Brake warning light 1 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  The ABS light sometimes comes on on start up (test) and sometimes not. It sometimes comes on and stays on or is intermittant while driving and occaisionally the brake light does the same, together or on their own. (I thought the brake warning light was just for the handbrake and fluid level.) It can also be ok for days. Brake fluid level is ok. I have checked the instrument cluster for signs of corrosion which there isn't, and sprayed contact cleaner on the plug before reconnection.
• BMW 5-Series E34 (1987 - 1996) - 89 3.5 535 Sport ABS Issue 16 May 2008 (Forum)
  ive fully bled the brakes several times and can't get any air out but there culd be some trapped in the various valves within the abs unit. the brakes themselves work quite well but the abs is very easy to set off without having to stamp right on the brakes so im sure something isn't right but not sure on what step to take next.
• How much for a £295 service - £398 18 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  In the end after spinning it out for 3 calls - my son gave in and offered to pay for the brake fluid as a gesture of goodwill but not the time @ £85 / hour they asked for. At this the service manager gave in and gave the brake fluid for free, as a gesture of goodwill. I surmise that the thought of a customer who spent £22,000 18 mths ago was worth more than an argument over the rights & wrongs of a brake fluid change.
• Bleeding brakes 19 May 2002 (Forum)
  Even after bleeding the breaks were far too spongy. Upon slackening the retaining bolts on the master cylinder, a quantity of brake fluid ran out - clearly the seals had gone on the master cylinder. I did the same on the Volvo, no fluid is present at the back of the master cylinder. I?ve checked he whole braking system - no evidence of fluid loss anywhere.
• Unintentional Acceleration Syndrome 6 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  The one and only way to retail full control of an automatic at all times is to use the left foot for the brake (or, if the driver is disabled, to have an extra hand control for the footbrake). Left foot for the brake, right foot for the accelerator prevents the right foot hitting the accelerator pedal with the force needed to brake a car.
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  Dead legged 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  About 20 years ago I was doing auto safety research related to an auto safety-braking device my brother had recently patented in the U.S.A.. One thing...
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  Problem with RS4 bought from main dealer 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an Audi RS4 from Leicester Audi in March 2012. I quickly noticed an intermittent juddering from the brakes so contacted the dealer. They told...
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  My Suzuki Vitara makes a strange noise when braking in reverse, should I be worried? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this...
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  Should I use one pedal driving on my EV on motorways? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota BZ4x with one pedal driving. Should this be used on a motorway or dual carriageway? When I switch it on I can feel a retardation which...
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  Mercedes A-Class driveshaft issue 11 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 38-month A-Class, two months out of warranty and 39000 on the clock, has been diagnosed with driveshaft failure. Last month, the nearside front brake...
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  Why are my Volvo SC60's brake calipers corroding so badly? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The brake calipers of my Volvo XC60 are heavily discoloured and corroding, particularly those on the front. The car is only seven months old and I've owned...
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  Peugeot 5008: instability and vibration when braking on motorway 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my car for about 8 weeks. It became obvious on a trip to France that the steering wheel vibrates heavily if you attempt to brake when travelling...