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• Vauxhall zafira b 2006 - Winter tyres 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I want to put on a set of winter tyres and have been offered a set of 15" steel rims that supposedly came off a scrap zafira.Will these rims fit my car? I have my doubts because I've measured the gap between my brake calipers and the original alloys and it is about 8 mm. Surely smaller diameter steel rims are going to foul the brakes?
• peugeot 307 sw hdi estate 2003 - ABS fault on dash display 22 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  could any of you good people give me some advice I have recently purchased this car and this ABS fault notice comes on when I start the car. and their is an illuminated symbol on the dash continually. I was informed that it was nothing serious but  there is obviously some issue with the brakes although it drives and brakes perfectly. any suggestions as to what the possible cause/remedy is would be  most apriciated. thanks. 
• ford fiesta 1.25 zetec 1997 - enigine braking 3 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  the other night i was on the motorway and when took my foot of the accelerator pedal the engine took ages to slow down,this happend for the whole time,when...
• Nissan Primera P11 - Creaking steering/brakes 11 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hello...need a bit of help here as I have never come across this ever. At low speeds there seems to be a "creaking" or vibration when I turn the steering...
• 2002 Ford focus mk1.5, 1.4I CL - fitting new Stub Axle+drum housing 5 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  i have just bought 2 new Rear Brake Drums with fitted bearings,,,just need to no if i need to oil the stub axle before fitting it to new bearing housing on the drum? and any other tips..i no i just have to remove the 4 pins at the back of the brake housing,,,pull the drum off, and make sure i torque the nuts correctly.
• toyota avensis 2.2 d-cat - starting problem 30 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  The dealer said the car was OK accoring to their test codes. The dealer is now going to replace the brake light switch. Can anyone help
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 05 2.0 Rear brake pads 28 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Having serviced my son's Mazda 6 Diesel at the weekend, I noticed the rear pads will soon need replacing. To change these is it a simple job of push back...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 2.0 how to remove rocker cover? 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  on my 306 cabriolet as I appear to have an oil leak from the back. I am struggling to get the cover past the brake cylinder for what seems like an eternity now. Any ideas? I have undone the brake cylinder so that it has some movement but this does not appear to have helped.
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 02 2.0 Unexplained slowdown 24 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I've been experiencing occasional brief slowing down when driving as if I've applied the brakes momentarily. I've also been told of my brake lights flickering. Since I believe this subject has come up before (Linesman in March 09 I believe) I'd be grateful for any information to explain this experience and, hopefully, a cure for the problem.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 Faulty wires ? 7 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  hi i have a problem with my mondeo, i recently changed a brake light that had gone and i changed it for the exact same bulb, then i noticed that when i brake the front side lights come on and so do all the interior dashboard lights, at the same time the cruse control stopped working and it seem to struggle starting.
• Renault - 95 2.5d Master - burning from o/s front 20 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Burning smell after some moterway running - traced the smell to the aforementioned wheel. Quite a large initial smell, but died down a bit. Brakes not especially hot when we'd stopped - though it did take a few minutes to park and find the affected area. I assume its likely to be brakes? I guess bearings would make a whine? Cheers, James
• Peugeot Partner Combi (2001 - 2004) - 2001 2.0 vibration/knocking noise 9 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  hi. when driving and only steering to the right direction i would get this problem, a slight vibration and sound, and only recently when braking to a stop i would get a squeaky noise, sounding like brake pad wear. can you point me in the right direction please!. {Added model from a search of previous postings, as you'd left it off}
• Ford Fiesta (1989 - 1995) - 1995 - Handbrake stuck. 1 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have a MKII ford fiesta and tonight the handbrake got stuck, not the actual lever but the breaks. My partners father tried to sort it but when I got in it the car didn't feel right; as if the brakes were still on. Also I think there might be some brake fluid leaking. I'm not sure if its because of the cold weather but if anyone has any suggestions that'd be much appreciated as I have a long journey next week!
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - '03> - Changing rear brake disks and pads 10 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I have successfully changed the pads and discs on my C-Max. Fronts only. I used the G clamp to push the pistons in. Can you use this procedure on the rear...
• Toyota Corolla Saloon (2002 - 2007) - Brake pads.. Dealer v Kiwik fit 15 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  My 2003 corolla apparently has 85% worn pads according to the dealer at it latest service. This will be its second set in 2 years/ 40 K miles. He quoted...
• mgf handbrake 10 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  heelo my x plate mgf has failed its mot becaude the parking brake is showing no reserve travel and only showing about 8% stopping power. I have replaced the discs pads and brake cables still no change also both calipers seem to be working has anyone got any idea whats wrong.
• Polo Twist 2004 1.4 squeak 4 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I have had the above car in the VW garage 3 times and they have finally decided that a squeak in the axle areas when moving is caused by the brakes needing deglazing (?) - not sure that is the right term. They said it could be because I brake too softly (!). They are asking £220 to do this which seems exorbitant and more like the cost of replacing them altogether.
• Personal best wheelspin 18 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  The garage under my apartment is huge and has a really shiny concrete surface. By holding the car on the foot-brake, revving hard then releasing the brake, I can do fantastic wheelspins. Yesterday?s rubber marks were about ten metres long before I bottled out (heading for concrete wall). I know I can beat that though, I?
• C5 - Air in brake fluid?? 2 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Dealer has just changed the front pads, they weren't down to metal, but not much life left in them. Now the pedal feels spongy. Never had that problem...
• VW Passat (1995) master cylinder 4 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know a source please for repair kits for my brake master cylinder? The car has covered only 37000 miles in ten years with fluid changes so a repair kit should do the trick for my mushy brakes. Replacement cylinders that I am offered all have four exit ports whereas mine has only two.