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Why did VOSA take my boat trailer off the road after temperature-checking the brakes? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
A reader recently wrote of the ridiculously heavy-handed way some VOSA inspectors check on MoT stations. Your readers might be interested in how the VOSA... -
Crusty rear brakes 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I would like your opinion on the rear discs replaced on my car at a main dealership. The car has covered 33,560 miles. I have measured the disc and the... -
Why are my Ford Fiesta's brakes whirring? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 58-plate Ford Fiesta Zetec S (new shape) in May 2010. It has been great, however I've noticed that when I'm braking there is an odd whirring-type... -
Why does my Vauxhall Vectra slow down sharply when I take my foot off the accelerator? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I take my foot off the gas, my Vauxhall Vectra drops speed as if I'm pressing the brakes. I've checked the brakes aren't sticking, there is no free... -
Does my daughter's 2005 Clio really need a coolant and brake fluid change at 13,000 miles? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
A Renault main dealer is suggesting that my daughter's 2006 Clio (1.4 petrol) needs a coolant and brake fluid change (mileage is about 13,000) - they are... -
Engine management light illuminated after brake change 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I changed the brake pads on a Mazda6 2008 2.0d sport and after this the engine management light came on. Would this have anything to do with changing the... -
Handbrake comes up too high - why? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Why does my handbrake come right up sometimes until I give the footbrake a pump, when it reverts to the normal five notches? -
Peugeot 1007 automatic fault 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
While driving the car stopped and on the screen it came up automatic fault the car wouldnt go into gear i switched off the engine and restatred it it was... -
Where can I get brake pads for my 2005 Vauxhall Monaro? 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (5.7-litre, 333bhp version) which needs new front brake pads. Do you know if there is a source other than Vauxhall for these? -
My used car needs the brake pads changed after 13,000 miles - should the dealer have replaced them before it was sold? 20 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class not too long ago. I've since discovered the brake discs and pads were subject to concern on a previous MoT. With... -
Our Isuzu D-Max has gone through four sets of brake pads in four months - is there a known issue? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've had a reoccurring brake wear issue with pads and drums on our Isuzu D-Max (changed four times between March 2016 and December 2017. The vehicle is... -
How long should brake discs last? 20 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently had my 5 year old Kia Sportage AWD serviced and MoTd and athough it passed I was told that the brake discs were pitted or scored and would have... -
Are worn brake discs an MoT failure? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car passed an MoT in early June this year. Six weeks later a main dealership inspected it (as part of service) and told me the front 2 brake discs were... -
Why won't the brakes on my Morris Minor work? 19 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1970 Morris Minor truck. I have fitted a new master cylinder and renewed all of the brake lines. When I pump brakes I have nothing, I have rebuilt... -
Sticky situation 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last Monday my husband washed the car and then put it into the garage. He did not use it again until Friday. When he tried to back it out of the garage... -
As a manual driver for 52 years, I am struggling to learn to left-foot brake when driving an automatic. 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
While your advice to use both feet may be perfectly sensible for many drivers, for someone like me, 70 years old, an owner and driver of cars - mostly... -
Disc fever 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
After its last service at our local Honda dealer, my wife was told her November 2004 Jazz (37,000 miles) needed new rear pads and discs, pads through wear... -
Brake back mountain 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a new model Audi A4 2.7TDI auto, which I bought new last April. I have had automatics for over 30 years, and when taking your foot of the throttle... -
Total de-feet 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
You seem to be stressing the use of left foot braking whilst manoeuvring only, where I can see your point if you have to use the accelerator. However,... -
Why has the brake booster failed in my wife's brand new Audi TT? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently purchased a brand new Audi TT 2.0TFSI Coupe. After just 800 miles, a constant hissing noise developed from around the brake pedal. We...
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