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• Toyota C-HR 2018 Hybrid - Rear brake pads worn out faster that front ones 25 May 2021 (Forum)
  Having done some research online it looks like the rear pads may wear faster due to using the hill hold function or the auto electronic parking brake.  Have any of you guys faced something similar? Just a bit confused as I thought the front ones would be the first to be worn out. Also when replacing the rear pads should I get the discs done as well?
• Peugeot 2008 - Mot failures 17 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Obviously these have been fixed as it passed last Mot but not sure if any faults might happen again Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
• Replaced warped disc, change 500 mile old pads? 19 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  So I put some pads on my car as the brakes were juddering when breaking hard and the pads that were on were worn down to the metal. Drove it about 500 miles to bed the new pads in and obviously as I hadn't slammed on the brakes during the bedding in period, it was then that I noticed they were still juddering.
• Toyta Yaris 2002 1.0 - rear brakes grinding noise 6 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Recently car started to make grinding noises in the rear when coming to a stop. Went to my local garage, they said they'd look at the brakes for me (the car passed mot with them a couple weeks before with no advisories). After checking they said they couldn't find anything wrong and that they cleaned them. Paid £40. Car still making same noises.
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - 04 1.4 Handbrake efficiency 2 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  My Jazz had an 'advisory' on its last MOT, the parking brake efficiency was low at 16%. Now it's never been (since new) the best parking brake I've ever had, but it does the job. MOT time has come around again and as there was some corrosion on the discs and the pads were getting ready I decided to change the discs and pads.
• pulled out in front of me, now im being prosecuted 2 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    i do not know why the charge is being brought against me, is it possible that my tyres/brakes were below the legal limit and could this be classed as the above offences rather than drivng with defunct tyres and /or brakes.  or is it because the driver of the other car has said that i was speeding?
• Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.8 squeak after changing gear 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  it may be that a slower clutch return helps reduce the squeal, but I couldn't swear to it. the car has recently had a full service in which all brake pads and discs were replaced -- the brakes had been binding. could it be brakes binding again? Or does it sound like something else? cheers
• FORD FOCUS GHIA 1.8 V REG - MOT FAILURE ON PARKING BRAKE ADVICE NEEDED PLS 9 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  My car has just failed its MOT on Parking Brake: efficiency below requirements, and recording little or no effort. When i asked what could cause this i was told the carwould need to be inspected at a cost of 30 quid, and could be due to a variety of causes but wouldnt specify a) what, b) minimum and maximum costs involved and c) could it simply be that the handbrake needs tightening?
• Rover 25 - slight judder from pedal when applying foot brake 3 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  It feels like a slght juddering from pedal when braking. Never happens first thing in morning or later in evening. It seems to only happen when driving car l ater in the day around mid day, when it has been hotter in past week or so I had new pads fitted on front wheels 7 weeks ago and only just having this problem in the last week.
• Audi A3 8PA 2005 1.9tdi - Changing front dics and pads 16 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  As discs have an outer lip it's difficult to extract pads so would normally push in caliper piston with the bleed valve open and brake hose clamped. Just worried now after looking at a VAG diagnostic meter as it stated, amongst other things:- -" Deactivates and re-activates brake control system - Retracts calipers for brake pad replacement (open and close ) - Advances calipers after servicing to the original position without affecting the current calibration - Initializes the wear indicator if new pads installed" Question is, can I change the front discs/pads without a meter or must I get this done at the garage with the proper diagnostic equipment?
• SEAT Alhambra - G201 ESP brake pressure sensor 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I am trying to make sense of an ESP light coming on. The dealer has told me it is a G201 fault code which apparently is a brake pressure sensor. They say "the warranty company" it is not covered by my JCT600 platinum warrnty (nothing seems to be). I thought it was a JCT600 warranty but they always talk about them as if they are a separate entity.
• Vauxhal Vectra C - Brake Light Warning 17 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hi I've a Vectra C Estate CDTi SRI 150 (2008/58) I've just got a brake light warning come on and found out which light it was, yes one of the hardest to get too!  In the tail gate.  Well got to it and found the bulb intact.  Checked it with a voltmeter nothing wrong.
• 306 estate - help with mot and rear brakes 26 May 2011 (Forum)
  Just got my car through its mot (just) and have a few quick questions. Firstly my rear brakes need replacing.  Im wondering if I should get OEM pads / discs or go for good aftermarket? Ive always used ferodo or mintex but ive always struggled to get the handbrake through the mot.
• Panda 4x4 2008 model - Panda 4x4 brakes 23 May 2011 (Forum)
  At 19000 miles I was told that the rear brake discs and pads were completely worn out. Fiat says they are wear items so not covered by warranty. The Fiat dealer chief mechanic told me that this was not unusual and that the rears can wear out before the fronts.
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - Good price? 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Nissan Micra 1.2 tekna 2008 £6995 8000 miles Main dealer 16'' alloy wheels 6 CD autochanger Air-conditioning Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Automatic lighting system Automatic rain sensing wipers Battery Save Bluetooth integration Body coloured bumpers Body coloured door handles Body coloured door mirrors Body coloured roof spoiler Brake Assist Central door locking Drive computer Driver's and passengers airbag Electric Brake Distribution (EBD) Electric door mirrors Electric front windows Engine immobiliser Friendly lighting system Front fog lamps Headlamp levelling Keyless entry with superlocking Power assisted steering (PAS) Rear Park system Tilt adjustable steering wheel Tinted front headlamp covers
• Skoda - My Car Is Too Dangerous To Drive! 9 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  An old & respected friend sat in my new Octavia after I'd sat in his new BMW. He said that he would not be able to drive my car safely , as he could not reach the brake pedal without lifting his foot off the floor. The brake pedal is indeed a couple of inches above the accelerator even at rest. In the BMW you just slide across to the brake pedal , keeping your heel on the carpet.
• Audi Allroad (2000 - 2006) - 00 2.7 New brake discs and pads 20 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Have just bought an Audi Allroad. Really happy with the car but took it in for an Audi inspection and it turns out the brake discs are 70% worn at the front and 90% worn at the back so I need a new set of pads and discs. Audi have quoted me something like £1000 which seems very steep. Anyone know where I can get this done much cheaper??
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.2 How do you inspect disc brakes? 10 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I am a bit confused because my brakes are making a scraping noise even though the pads were renewed 1000ish miles ago. I was told on another forum to check my discs and I have done they are smooth but the very outer bit sticks out a bit.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1998 New hub or just new ABS sensor? 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Also is it likely to be an ABS sensor problem? (i'm not so sure because the brake warning light is on as-wel)
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 2.0 Brake discs and pads 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Just back from Kwik Fit where they've confirmed I need new brake discs and pads front and rear. It's a Ford Focus 2.0 Zetec first registered April 2001. They've quoted £302 to do the job and I nearly fainted. I've been looking around to see how much it would cost to buy the parts and a Haynes manual to do it myself.