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• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 2001 1.4 Brake discs 19 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  The front pads need changing (after 15000 miles) and the discs have a noticeable lip on them, although they are not scored or cracked. Total mileage of...
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 04 2.0 Rear brake pad service 10 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  i am told that after 40,000 miles, my rear pads are 85% worn and need replacing. My dealer is quoting £145 to do this. is it safe to use another firm,...
• Lexus GS 300, 430, 460 (2005 - ) - 07, weak parking brake. 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, my 2007 model Lexus GS 300 has a foot operated handbrake, the handbrake fails to hold the car on moderately steep hills, when operating the handbrake...
• Brakes, can technology help? 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Contemplating taking the rusty rear discs off the C3 for the second time in 58K miles and looking at a £50 bill from Andrew Page, I wondered if technology...
• Citreon Xantia no ABS?? 31 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi , My Dad has owned a Xantia LX Turbo diesel 1995 for six months, when we went to change the brakes we noticed it has ABS sensors fitted to each wheel.We did not think the car had ABS. We checked the manual and it says all xantias have ABS fitted. There are no warning lights on the dash or any problems with the brakes (except no ABS) will this fail the MOT as it booked in next week.
• 1995 Rover 418 TD (square shape) 31 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  On a drive back from the "Auld country" the old girl has developed a braking problem.As the brakes are applied it takes progressively more effort to stop and the pedal gets harder.After releasing the pedal the normal feel returns.I've tried to find a Haynes manual today but there doesn't seem to be one to cover this model (diesel) so I'm reluctant to fiddle about at the moment.Any help/diagnosis much appreciated
• Volvo 740 brakes 21 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  The time is rapidly approaching when I will have to change the front disks. The car is a saloon, 1997cc "F" reg but an '89 model. In theory, the disks...
• 306 Meridian Spec 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Have tried looking for a site with a full spec but can't find one...can anyone help? Cheers, P.S. I did try an emergency brake and the car did brake without any squeal so thought it did have ABS...but the discs/pads were changed recently so not necessarily true.
• Bahill Horse Trailer 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Could anyone please tell me where to get instructions for overhauling the brakes and wheel bearings on a Bahill 2-horse trailer? There is an override feature allowing the trailer to be reversed without locking the wheels, but I'm not sure whether the brakes are working at all.
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  Should the garage have to cover the cost of repairs for my low mileage Honda Civic? 23 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Honda Civic failed its MoT on 'excessive handbrake travel'. I've been told by my local garage that it will cost in excess £850 but they will pay...
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  Brake caliper rust on BMW 5 Series 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In September 2016 I bought a brand new BMW 530D M sport. It was a big purchase for me. After around 6-7 months I noticed surface rust on the brake calipers...
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  Why does Volkswagen Auto Group exclude shock absorbers from its warranty? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We started a thread in the Backroom (/www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/posts/?t=93339) complaining about VAG excluding shock absorbers from its warranty and...
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  Institute of Advanced Manslaughter 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I quote from the IAM handbook - "Advanced Driving - the essential guide" in which and I quote, from page 46: "As a rule, left foot braking is best avoided,...
• Load Transfer 14 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Having seen a couple of threads where some confusing information has been given about load transfer under braking and cornering, I thought I might have a go at clarifying the subject. Firstly, I want to restrict the post to steady state behaviour - by which, I mean once the car is settled into the corner, or has been braking for some time, and the car body is no longer continuing to roll or pitch any further.
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  Is a road test mandatory after brake repair work has been carried out? 8 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it illegal for a garage not to road test a customer's car after a brake overhaul?
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  How does hill start assist work? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Ford Ka + but don't fully understand how 'Hill Start Assist' works, being reluctant to release the handbrake on a hill before increasing...
• 'Keepers' - preservation of brake pipes, etc. 15 Mar 2023 (Forum)
    Excellent for brake pipes.   I've always just painted old engine oil on springs and subframes every three years or so.  The only mechanical immobilisation I had on my first Audi (100 2.0E) was when the front anti-roll bar broke.
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  Can electric vehicles tow a trailer? 7 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are electric cars able to tow caravans and trailers?
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  Should I be in Drive or Neutral at traffic lights? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2018 MINI Countryman auto. I've read that the gearbox allows for stopping at lights while still in Drive. But I've also read that it's best to...
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  My car is stuck in park - what's the solution? 23 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo automatic is stuck in park and will not start. The engine will only turn over once then it sounds like a starter motor noise. It will only...