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• Renault Modus / Alfa brera recalls 24 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Renault has found that the electrical switch operating the brake lights can melt, causing overheating of the floor around the pedals, the release of smoke into the passenger compartment and the failure of the brake lights. Alfa Romeo is contacting the owners of 51 Brera coupes manufactured between June and August 2006.
• Renault Megane - squeaky brakes 4 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  "Don't worry Sir, they are safe, but will squeal under light braking until the lower edge of the pads wear to the contour of the disc". Well, the brakes do work fine - but they do squeal under light braking. I've now done 900 miles since the job was done. Most of my current driving is motorway BTW - I don't know if this makes any difference.
• Look, no brakes. 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I went for the full all-singing all-dancing wash with added gusto and vim. Imagine my surprise when I left the place and went to brake for the next turning. I'd have stuffed someone up the backside (oo-er!) if it had been a traffic queue rather than merely slowing for a turn. No brakes at all for a second or two (i.e. an eternity of panic time).
• BMW X1 - Front brake shows replace in 2000 miles 30 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Hi All  The menu shows replace foot brakes in 2000 miles I was just wondering how accurate it is. I have a quote from a local garage at £105 and dealer wants £226 lol   
• Peugeot 308 SW - Rear brake styrup 14 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  Hello. I'm having terrible trouble trying to remove the rear brake caliper carrier from the hub. Can anyone advise the alen key size. Rudted solid and not budging with mole grips and plus gas. Any advise please. Thanks.ike  
• BMW 730dse 2014 - Min brake pad thickness 17 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  The vehicle needs new brake pads. The discs are clean and not scored. The main agent says that because the disc thickness' are 34mm front and 22mm rear that they should be replaced too. Do you agree - or is he trying it on !
• BMW 5 Series E39 - Brake fluid top up by mistake in PAS reservoir 15 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Just realised I topped up my PAS reservoir with brake fluid. Siphoned out the contents of the reservoir and intend to repeat the process. Grateful for your advice.  
• Vauxhall Agila rear brake valve. 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Further to the posting on the thread started by KathyD, can anyone please advise if the valve in the rear braking system which compensates for the weight of back seat passengers and luggage, is a separate item or would you have to break into the hydraulics to remove/service it? Thank you.
• Peugeot 307CC - Rear brake caliper rewind tool 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I am looking to busy a rear brake caliper rewind tool for my Peugeot 307cc 2004 model , I see there are right and left handed ones. Does anyone know if the threads are right or left handed ?   Thanks
• Audi a4 03 tdi - brakes intermittantly applying themself's 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  The brakes on this audi intermittantly apply them selfs scanner says wiring problem. I'm just wondering has any 1 come across this problem any feedback greatly accepted Regards Mickeybo
• Nissan qashqai - Brake discs and pads 15 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  They said they need to replace the discs and pads before we test drive. Is this too soon to need replacement brake discs and pads? Could there be issues with the rest of the car? Please advise...
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol 1.8 16v x reg - back brake 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  hi  one back caliper sticks on after the handbrake has been on, mainly in cold weather as  now, no problems when braking is this a caliper fault or somethng else tom50
• Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 98 1.9 abs .judder when braking 11 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I was a passenger in my friends passat and noticed a judder when braking ,also the abs light was appearing on and off through most of the journey .any thoughts anyone thanks . Martink
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 Brake loading sensor location 7 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Can anyone tell me where the brake load sensing valve linkage is located as it has failed the MOT on it. Thanks Roy
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 1986 1.6 rear brake drum 28 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Handbrake is seizing on right hand side. Presumably I need to remove the brake drum to free/ lubricate. How do I do that? Or is there another likely cause? Thank you Stevie
• General Question - Brake pad shims 28 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I notice when buying brake pads that often shims are no longer supplied. Is this because they are not deemed necessary anymore? I always fit the old ones. Is this correct? had to put Citroen because computer asked for a make but this is a general question.
• pug 106 new brake pads/shoes 1 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi, ive been asked to renew the brake pads / shoes on a peugeot 106, is it a straight forward job or do i need special fitting tools ,i havnt been to the library yet for a haynes on the subject,any help appreciated,thanks
• dot 4 brake fluid 24 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Got some dot4 brake fliud yesterday to do fliud change in vw polo, noticed the container had synthetic on the side.Has dot 4 always been synthetic?have not noticed on previous containers-says its compatible with dot 3 and dot4 -- rustbucket (the original)
• C3 brake pad replace - any pitfalls? 15 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Just about to replace the front pads on a 2002 Citroen C3 1.4 HDi and bleed the brakes. Straightforward or problematic? I've no manual but some experience. Is bleeding straightforward or is there a secret nipple eg on the ABS block? TIA. Hawkeye ----------------------------- Stranger in a strange land
• brake caliper - Fiat Coupe 15 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I seem to have a partialy seized brake calliper on the rear nearside wheel of my car. The offside disc is working ok and is shiny.Do i need to change both callipers,or can i get away with changing just the faulty one? Thanks for any advice.