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• When to change brake discs 1 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  On my car I have had a couple of sets of pads but not any disks yet. Car had done 30K, but I have not measured the disk thickness yet. Pads were changed...
• Megane MOT Woes 5 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Dropped my megane of for its MOT last monday, running pretty much perfectly apart from slightly spongy feeling brakes. MOT failed because the brake compensator was jammed and emmisions were too rich. To rectify the emissions they replaced the O2 sensor. Since collecting the car I've had to top up the radiator twice in 7 days (never had to do this in 7 years), returned to the garage today to get them to rectify what I felt they must have broke (pipe burst\loose).
• Sailing Dingies 18 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I was motoring through the Cotswolds in the early 1980s, in a company Cortina. You know the sort, disc brakes but no servo. The weather was too beautiful, apple blossom everywhere; quite delightful. Red light ahead, so I start to pull up behind the car in front; suddenly realise that it is towing a sailing dingy with mast horizontal and pointing my way.
• punto brake discs 23 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I have a punto mk11 it's 2 years old this month and has done 33,000 miles. I have just had my 3rd set of pads fitted (which were very worn - but I managed...
• Disputed MOT 16 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  My Galaxy failed its MOT yesterday at the local Ford main dealer ("significant braking effort recorded on all 4 road wheels even though brakes are not applied") - which I thought was a load of bull as I'd have noticed it in everyday use, plus the computer would have shown increasing fuel consumption.
• New Mondeo Brakes 29 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 new shape Mondeo 1.8LX, 24K miles. It's been a great car since I bought it 10 months ago, and the only thing I've added to it is Ghia alloys...
• Oh no!!! Not more Astra problems?..... 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Have just found that the brake lights and reverse lights on my Astra have stopped working. Tried changing a bulb or two, but makes no difference and anyway all the bulbs look ok. HWMO took a look at the fuse box, and couldn't find a section for a fuse controlling both brake and reverse lights, but he's sure there must be one or at least hopes so, otherwise there could be a more sinister problem.
• Strange Noise 28 May 2003 (Forum)
  The sound drops away when i drop speed to about - 30, and is inconsistent as sometimes it is there, somtimes not. I have recently changed all the brakes and the noise does not seem to be related to the brakes anyway. would appreciate any ideas cheers!
• Pre purchase banger checks. 25 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Drive Shaft Boots Compression test (Is this over kill?) Listen for rattles at all revs Coolant Oil Brake noise Does it drive straight with hands off wheel Ditto under braking. -- These are my own opinions, and not necessarily those of all Toads.
• VW MKIII GTI ABS Fault 15 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  The ABS warning lamp illuminates for no apparent reason with no other symptoms noticed. 2. The ABS operates when braking gently at low speeds in dry conditions with no warning lamp illuminated. 3. The ABS operates when braking at low speeds in dry conditions followed by the warning light being illuminated. Turning the ignition off/on resets the warning light and the problem may not come back for a couple of days.
• Skoda Disc Brakes 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Can I have a sanity check please from you guys. Yesterday I went to the main dealer as my disc calliper "slider" on the front offside has partially seized...
• Hyundai Genesis - Accident 9 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  How did Tiger Wood manage to crash a modern car with so many electronic aids? Why didn't the car apply auto emergency braking?
• Rover 214 1997 2 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  The front o.s. brake pads wear at a considerable rate more than the n.s. I have replaced cylinders but no better can anyone help Mikel
• classic car MOT,s 25 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  My1949 Roadster was manufactured with only one rear brake light,no seat belts or hazard warning lights.Does anybody know the rules?
• Nissan Micra K14 2018 1.5 diesel 2018 - Multiple Warning Lights all at once 28 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  However now they have all come back on and have been on for a couple of weeks as I have checked everything I can check. Obvious wiring faults, reconnected all connectors I can reach, brake fluid level, OBD2 checker showing no faults (a small Sealey unit about 10 years old). The car is still running great giving great MPG, braking well and performing as it should. One thing I will mention which might be a clue or just a waste of time is that the windscreen was changed about a month beforehand and I think cameras and radar may have to be refitted.
• Vauxhall Meriva - How do I tackle issue with local garage? 30 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    I took it to my nearest Vauxhall main dealer this time, and they have fixed the issue with the power steering, but as part of their checks they advised me that there is "brake fluid around the bottom of the gearbox - possibly due to slave starting to leak" - and told me that the gearbox likely needs replacing! When I explained to them that the gearbox was replaced earlier this year for the same issue (brake fluid leak) by my local garage - they seemed surprised, and told me that I should go back to my local garage to get it checked out by them.
• MK3 Mondeo tddi - Really strong vibration 6 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I'm thinking that it could be something to do with a driveshaft, but could it be the gearbox mount causing this ? The brake pedal was pulsing under braking previously which made me think it was a warped disc, but it doesn't appear to be now. Any advice or help would be much appreciated, regards, Dave.
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  CR-V is making a strange noise while reversing 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Honda CR-V 2.0 auto has been making a strange noise while reversing. I do not know why this has been happening. Also when you brake there is a...
• Volkswagen Polo III 2001 1.4 Petrol 8v - Brake pad and disc confusion 1 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I'm trying to buy parts to replace the front discs and pads on my 2001 1.4 8v petrol VW Polo.  Engine code is AUD. There are a number of different braking systems fitted to this year of Polo and I'm getting confused as to which type I have. The caliper is marked with a code "216214" which seems to relate to a Kelsey Hayes or Bendix caliper. So far so good.
• Audi A3 Cabriolet - How to deal with possible fake jobs?? 1 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  But no. Cost £200. I said I had a tyre and id drop it in. Upon getting there I'm told my LED brake light strip is not working and needs replacing at a cost of 130.00. This was working definately the day before as I had been stopped by a bored copper to inform me my brake light was out yet as I had a visual LED strip I was advised to go on my way and get it repaired ASAP.