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  Handbrake seized 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can adjusting the handbrake cause the rear calipers to seize? The reason i'm asking is that I had the handbrake adjusted on my MR2 and I was told the brakes...
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  Which diesels have torque convertors? 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You replied to DLR from Sevenoaks that the way to avoid DMFs on diesels is to get one with a torque converter. Can you suggest some? We'll replace our...
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  Do all Audi A3 automatics suffer from jerky pickup when accelerating? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Audi A3 2.0TDI 170 with the DSG gearbox bought from an Audi dealer nearly a year ago. I have had continual dissatisfaction with very jerky...
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  Why are speed humps installed in places where slowing down can encourage pedestrians to cross the road? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a near miss last week due to a speed hump. The ones near where I work in Kempston have tiled tops and are breaking up. I braked approaching one and...
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  It’s only rock n’ roll 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-year-old BMW 320D with automatic transmission. Recently I have noted that occasionally the car rocks from side to side, as if being subjected...
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  News summery 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Both Motorpoint and Bob Gerard admit that their “new” S2000s were manufactured 9 months or so ago. Motorpoint’s are registered from Nov 2008, which is...
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  Koroda? 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Skoda Octavia has done 21,000 miles and is still under warranty. One of the rear brake discs has developed rust over part of the surface, evenly...
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  Leak prospects 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.2 petrol. I have just been told that intermittent electrical fault - causing 'Brake System Defective' message to appear...
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  Calls for 20mph limits to be introduced around all UK schools 15 Jun 2023 (News)
  
• Cleaning alloys - Mr Muscle? 30 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Apparently Mr Muscle oven cleaner does a great and easy job of cleaning brake dust from alloys. Is there any risk of damage to tyre or lacquer/wheel?
• Honda Civic - Engine performance 16 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  My Civic handbook shows the engine performance in PS and Kw. I am familiar with the use of BHP (Brake Horse Power) and kW but what is PS. royl
• Ford Focus saloon - Fuse blowing 16 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Bizarre situation: When headlights are switched on, fuse for brake light blows.  It hardly seems believable, any ideas??????? Need sanity saver...........................................mw
• Pressure bleeder question 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  when using a pressure brake bleeder does it matter if the drain hose is not submerged in fluid? cant really see why it should be , but i've noticed to "how to's" say it should be
• Runnning new pads in. 17 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Do I need to run new brake pads in? What's the best way to do it? -- Parp, Parp! Note: All Toad posts come with an implied smiley.
• Renault Clio - Creaking noise when steering to park or drive out 12 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Same goes when I do the opposite of that to take out the car from the driveway. The car comes with hill start assist, electronic hand brake and autohold as it is an automatic. Just wondering if the sound is normal as there is always some sort of braking action compounding with so much steering. I don't hear it when steering left or right on normal speeds.
• Can I roll down without a traditional hand brake? 15 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  I parked somewhere and a large van parked 5 inch next to the driver side door. I could not open the door, when I got back to my car.  The obvious...
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  Can a hybrid be modified? 13 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Can the 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid get a factory upgrade to improve top speed and performance or is it permanently limited?
• One wheel harder too turn than the other side 31 May 2021 (Forum)
  I have installed a new caliper and regreased all the parts that need greasing and the wheel is still hotter than the other side. The only thing that hasn't been replaced is the brake hose.    I have jacked it up and spun the wheel and it is definetely harder than the other side, however when the engine is on and I spin the wheel its easier? Could this be a brake hose problem, because when the engine is on the servo is releasing some pressure from the hose?
• MK4 Golf 130TDI - Brake Disc Rubbing on Calliper Bracket 24 May 2021 (Forum)
  Hi I have recently fitted new front pads and discs however, the back of the disc is rubbing against the calliper bracket. The disc looks identical...
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  Is there any point in servicing a low mileage car? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My MoT is due next month and a year will have passed since its service. Due to Coronavirus and personal reasons, it has only done 965 miles. Is there any...