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• Ford transit mk 5 - Dodgy brake lights on mk 5 transit 1 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Hi I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction, I've got a mk 5 transit and one of the stop lights was out, I changed the bulb and both stop...
• Ford focus - Hand brake only just holds car when parked on slig 5 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Bought car from second hand dealers.  The dealer agreed to put full M.O.T on car on 25/10/2018. Noticed that the handbrake only just holds car...
• Ford Focus 1.6L - 2004 - Cost of repair 6 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Car has just failed its MOT for the following: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2) Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)   Has anybody any ideas for the cost to correct these? Location: North East of England
• Vw golf gtd - Electric hand brake 2 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Failure car rolled into field garage not standing over the fault. Left car parked 5 people got out 3 cricket bags removed 5 doors closed car remained...
• Hyundai IX 35 1.7 CRDI 2011 - excess wear rear brake pads 10 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I have covered less than 10000 ten thousand miles from new. Just had service and been advised that rear brak pads are 90% worn but front are only 50%...
• 2007 Ford S-Max - Problem Replaced offside rear lamp and stop bulb 6 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  The stop bulb also was out, so I replaced that too. After fitting the new lamp and stop bulb, the stop lamp is on full brightness even when the brake is not depressed. Nearside works fine: i.e. it brightens when brake is pressed. Any ideas what I've done wrong?
• Ford Focus Auto 2003 - Storing a car for 12 months 21 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I will be storing my car in a 20 x 8 foot container for 9-12 months. Is there a way I can leave my car without the brakes being locked? To get my ignition key out I have to put the car in Park and this locks the brakes. Also I read it is best not to leave petrol in the tank, why is that? Does every last drop need to come out?
• 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!