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• 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.
• Judge John Deed.. 21 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Watching the programme last night I noticed that Judge Deed had changed his car from Audi S3 to Porsche (or does he have both?) Anyway..the Black Hats cut the nearside front brake pipe, causing Jo Mills to crash whilst chasing the baddies. Question - don't most modern cars (especially luxury sports) have a back-up system working on diagonally opposing wheels, allowing the car to brake safely?
• Modified Cars? 15 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Boosted engine performance would clearly require reporting. But what about less obvious modifications such as the drilled and grooved brake discs HJ has included in his news column? What about spoilers, lowered suspension, wider low profile tyres etc etc? Obviously there is an argument that spoilers, discs, tyres etc could improve handling and braking.
• PUG 206 Diesel Left wheel grinding... 18 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hello Folks, When I let the car cruise (at low speeds), not accelerating, no radio etc there is a grinding noise from the left (passanger side wheel). I took it back to the dealer and they replaced the brake pads and the discs (which I found rather surprising as the car has only 12,000 on the clock). I am sure however that it sounds like the brakes are not releasing? What could it be? By the way huge amount of threads relating to peugeot's...or is it just me...?
• Help me Mondeo Issue 28 May 2003 (Forum)
  On Sunday afternoon I parked my Mondeo 2002 2.5L on an 8° hill, obviously I engaged first gear and hand brake. After 10min, I went back to my car, only to realize that it was 50m downhill embedded with a telephone post. The hand brake lever was still on position. Can anybody help me? I can\'t understand what happened.
• Fitting rear brake pads - Seat Alhambra 2 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Can anybody help? I have just removed the rear disc pads on my Seat. I cannot force back the piston because the handbrake must have some sort of ratchet...
• Which make of brake pads? 26 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I bought a set of PowerTrain pads from Partco and was fine after 3000 miles of normal driving. I took it to road rallying last Friday and it overheated...
• Backroom victory 30 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  My Audi Coupe is now back on its wheels after some confusion over brake hoses (20V owners note - the German & Swedish parts catalogue lists the wrong front brake hose). The effect of fitting the new wishbone bushes is amazing - I hadn't realised just how bad the old ones had got.
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  My Ford Puma rear discs are suffering from repeated corrosion, what could be the cause? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my new Puma in October 2020. At the two year service, I was advised the rear discs were badly pitted and corroded, and as I noticed some uncomfortable...
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  Why is my Meriva's warranty invalid following a service performed by a local garage? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Meriva from a Vauxhall dealer two years ago. It came with a lifetime warranty and has 12,000 miles on the clock. It has just had its second...
• How (not) to use a gearbox to slow 3 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Unfortunately it has some disadvantages, namely: 1. Unless you have a 4WD, it means you are effectively braking (via engine compression) with the two driven wheels only. (The foot-brake works on all four wheels.) 2. Changing down through the gears to lose speed can cause unnecessary mechanical wear on a number of engine and transmission components. 3.
• 2005 Dacia Logan - Problems after replacing brake discs 20 May 2021 (Forum)
  I'm almost sorry I changed the brakes, the old ones were worn out but did not have this problem. Has anyone else experienced something similar?  
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  There's an intermittent noise coming from underneath my car - what is it? 4 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Kia Picanto, 58,000 miles. For the eight years I have owned it, it's has been more or less problem free. Now, after I've been going for about...
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  How do I recommission my Mercedes-Benz after two years in a garage? 3 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Two tears ago I threw my (until then) well maintained late 2006 Mercedes E-Class 320 CDI Avantgarde estate with 140K miles into a garage without any preparation....