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• 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...
• Ford Focus Mk 2 - ESP light on dash 9 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hi,I had a problem with my Focus mk2 1.6l 2010,I started it and the ESP (skidding car) light came on with "reduced acceleration" on the display.So I limped home fearing the worst,I restarted engine and all was back to normal,no lights and normal acceleration.This was 3 days ago.Today I put a OBD2 tester on it and it showed no fault codes or pending codes.One thing I have noticed recently is when I reverse down my sloping cul de sac street,when I brake there is a bit of a grinding noise from the rear wheel (not sure which one yet) but braking in forward makes no noise,I will check the shoes asap but do you think this could be the cause of theESP light coming on?
• Audi A6 2005 - New Duel mass and clutch kit fitted making noises 28 May 2019 (Forum)
  I have put a new clutch in my Audi A6 while I was on I did the Duel mass flywheel and the clutch slave cylinder replaced the brake fluid (as it shares a tank with the clutch slave cylinder) and blead the brakes and the new slave cylinder. When the car runs at idol it sounds like a squeeky/ grinding mettle on mettle noise when dipping the clutch and putting it in gear the noise remains but gears do select and wheels turn.
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  Where can I buy parts for a 1940s Morris? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have found a Morris 8 Series E 1946 that has been locked away in a garage for 20+ years. Where can I buy parts i.e brake cables, fuel pump and a new...
• Lexus CT 200h - Auto Gearbox Best Practice 10 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  ***If I do put the handbrake on when parked, is there a best practice sequence to this? Eg, brake to a halt, apply handbrake, select ‘P’ or some other sequence of doing this? ***Is there a best practice driving off sequence after parking up? Thanks all for your info!
• Citroen C3 - Fix or sell 25 May 2018 (Forum)
  There's  an issue with excessive travel on the handbrake too which I think is linked to an emergency rear brake replacement at Kwikfit over xmas last year. It's an 08 plate with 112,000 miles on the clock but currently feels fine to drive although I realise that not all problems show.... is this a fair quote?
• Chrysler PT cruiser - AM I mad? 12 May 2018 (Forum)
  About £300 +vat for calipers, discs and brake pads, and will give it an oil change and fresh MOT.   Service history complete with tons of bills, EVERYTHINg that was needed was done.   will pass along to other friend if he wants it...
• Any - No MOT For Cars Over 40 years Old? 17 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I'm concerned about all classic, vintage and veteran cars coming on to the road without any kind of compulsory  safety inspection. I realise that modern emissions criteria and brake efficiency tests can't be applied to older vehicles. A major question is what construction and usage regs will apply? I recall older cars having no or one brake lights from new and  only one headlight opeating on dip.
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  How much does it cost to repair an ESP module? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've got an ESP light on the dashboard of my 2007 Volkswagen Golf TDI. Where can I get this repaired and what will it cost?
• 2009 Seat Ibiza - Caliper Pins loose and turning but not coming out 15 Sep 2015 (Forum)
   I've tried getting a screwdriver in through the brake caliper and pushing on the end of the screw but I can't get enough force. Not a big fan of this caliper pin design!!! I don't know if the thread on the pin is stripped.  What can I do to get the pins out?
• Renault Megane Dynamique 2007 mk2 - Renault Megane 1.6 2007 starter problem 9 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Recently we have had issues when starting the car. It has a push button start key.  When we press brake & start the engine appears to whirr for about 10-15 seconds. This would happen 2-3 times before the engine actually successfully starts up. Sometimes when the engine whirrs, a message saying braking fault would appear on the dashboard; and the ABS light will light up also.
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  Does the Renault Scenic have any common faults? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2007 Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 DCI. Is there anything I should watch out for on this model?
• Ford Zetec. Petrol. 1.4. 2004 year model. - Rubbing noise at low speed from engine. 21 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    The car has recently passed its MOT and had the clutch replaced at Ford Service centre outside Nottingham. I do not think it is the brakes as car brakes quite normally and does show any odd characteristics when driving. Low rubbing noise is intermittent usually when you take foot of accerallator pedal. Not when acellarator pedal is depressed or going at speed at all.
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  Best wheels and tyres for BMw 535d? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What are the right rim size and wheels to buy for my BMW 535d E60 for summer? I want to improve the ride and comfort.