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Why do some automatic drivers still not use left-foot braking, especially when starting the engine? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
A friend came to see us. When leaving he sat in his new-to-him, 2008/58 Mercedes-Benz A180 diesel auto. Without putting his legs anywhere near the pedals... -
I've been left-foot braking since I first drove a go-kart. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I first drove a go-kart, I discovered that the brake pedal was on the left and the accelerator on the right. It struck me what excellent control this... -
What caused my Honda Civic's brakes to squeal? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently tried to take my 2005 Honda Civic 1.6 Vtec (9000 miles) out after five days in the garage, only to find a very loud screeching noise coming... -
Half braked 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 4 year-old Fiat Punto with 14k miles on the clock was recently put through the MOT test and failed. I was contacted by the garage (Arnold Clarke, Newcastle... -
Padded sell 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought I would update you on the situation with my Hyundai i10 brake discs and pads that needed replacing at just 3,000 miles. A little over a week... -
Pits stopper 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an 11,000 mile 2007/57 Mercedes CL63 AMG from a private seller. After taking it to the main dealer for a service and reporting a judder... -
Braking news 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2.0 TDi SEAT Altea Sport on a 54 plate. We bought this four years ago at 10 months old, registered by SEAT but with only delivery mileage on... -
I have an issue with constantly sticking rear brakes. Can you help? 18 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai i10 and am having a problem with constantly sticking rear brakes, to the extent that once I was not able to get the car to move. I experience... -
What's the best budget £5k small auto? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What small automatic can you recommend? My precious Toyota Yaris has just failed its MoT and needs work that is more than the car is worth. My budget is... -
Is my car likely to fail the new MoT? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have two old cars registered with your website (2008 diesel Ford Focus and 2005 petrol Nissan Almera). I would like to know if they will likely fail... -
Why are my Mondeo's rusty brake calipers not covered by the warranty? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a nearly-new 2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6 Ecoboost in June 2012 with 3500miles on the clock. The car is parked on my driveway at all times when not... -
How can drivers be encouraged to drive more carefully in fog? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
It seems that fog is a 'blind spot' to perhaps most drivers. Last night we drove for miles in thick fog, from London along the A303. Basically there was... -
What's the point of automatic braking? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
As someone with more than 50 years driving experience I am appalled at the thought of handing over control of my vehicle to Automatic Emergency Braking.... -
Which Sedan have dual or 4 piston brakes, advice.. 1 Nov 2021 (Forum)
Gs is discontunued and hard to find but so far i have not seen other car with more adjustments... So requierments 4 brake piston calipers brakes like gs, comfortable seats, good reliability, and it should be quick as well at least 0-60 at least 6-7 seconds... not 9-10 or more... Every advice is welcome car must be 4 seated sedan car. -
51 plate Ford Fiesta Zetec. - Replacing both rear brake pipe sections. 6 Jun 2013 (Forum)
Replacing both rear brakes pipes sections from the fuel tank back to the rear wheels. The runaround failed it's MOT due to both rear brake pipes needing replacing due to corrosion - 'in the Garages opinion'. -
Citroen C4 EGS questions 1 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Xsara Picasso with manual gears. My wife has shattered her left wrist and will be unable to use the gears or handbrake. We are looking at a Citroen... -
Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - 91 1.3 Lack of Power, Carb Spitting, Poor Braking 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
It sounds a little bit like a motorbike but I can?t find anything wrong, but I?ve noticed when testing it back and forth that the brakes are not as good. I'm wondering if the vacuum servo might have some thing to do with the carb's spitting. I've done the test as in pump the brakes and start the engine and I?m sure the pedal goes down slightly. -
Subaru Impreza II fl 2 (2006 - 2007) - Subaru Brakes 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
Once the brakes have been used a couple of times they are great. Why would this be? I have looked at the discs and they seem to be bright and shiny. I have also checked the servo operation, by holding the pedal down and then starting the engine, you can feel it sink. -
Renault Master - Renault Master MOT 22 Mar 2023 (Forum)
Hello, MK1 1994 Renault Master failed its MOT on the following and I am wondering if it’s an expensive fix; Repair immediately (major defects): Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): n/s/f ans o/s/f inner wings correded n/s/f and o/s/f drop link bushes perished heavy under seal on repaired areas -
Nissan 100NX 2.0 litre GTI (1992) - Nissan 100NX brake compensator valve EPDM seals 23 May 2022 (Forum)
Hi, I have a 1992 LHD Nissan 100NX 2.0 litre GTI which has failed it's MOT because of leaky brake compensator valves. Nissan do not supply these parts any more (and even when they did, they cost more than £1000 each !). I can't find any valve assemblies in the UK, France, Germany, Austria.
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