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• Brakes squealing - Mercedes 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  My MB E320 CDI has developed a horrific brake squeal. Unless you are braking very softly the brakes will squeal. The car is only just over a year old and has only covered 22,000 mls. What causes this and what are the remedys?
• Audi A4 brake lights light on their own 25 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Hi My Audi A4 Avant has recently developed an odd habit. Overnight, the brake lights come on on their own and stay on until I depress the brake pedal. On one particular occasion, I know that the brake lights were NOT on at 2 in the morning, but at 6, they were. I've had a look at the brake pedal but all seems OK.
• Ford Mondeo mk3 (2004) diesel 130 ghia. - Brake light. 22 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Anyone any idea,why the hi level brake light is illuminating when i switch on the main lights? The brake lights are fine,when no main lights on,and just the side brake lights come on when brakes applied with main lights on, as hi level is already on!
• beingo van hdi1.6 - bleeding brakes 18 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Took to garage to have rear brake cylinders replaced a couple of days later brake pedal nearly touches the floor  if you lightly push pedal released and apply brake pedal all OK thought might just want bleeding. Took it back to garage they say they can't bleed the be makes maybe  master cylinder or brake servo anyone have any ideas
• Volvo V50 2007 - Judder when braking 30 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I had new set of brake pads and discs fittted at quick-fit sinve when when I brake gently thewre is a judder, which doesn't happen when I brake hard. Went to Volvo main agent in Birmingham and they said although brake pads and discs were good because they were not Volvo parts is the reason for the judder.Is this likely to be the case?
• Nissan Micra C+C - Brake Imbalance in Rear Brakes 1 May 2010 (Forum)
  Car is an Nissan Micra 1.0  year is 1998. Car failed NCT( MOT ) on rear brake imbalance on the rear axle and the handbrake. The handbrake cable  and wheel cylinder have being replaced. wheel cylinder had being leaking. Could this be due to worn brake shoes or would it also include springs.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99t 1.9td hand brake not applying 23 May 2008 (Forum)
  hi on my 306 the hand brake does not appear to be affective on a hill i have had front brakes replaced and the hand brake was tightened up but it has come loose being a novice i would appreciate any help and suggestions is this just simply a case of replacing the rear brakes or something more?
• Nissan Note - Brake Lights 25 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Brake lights have stopped working although the high visibility brake light works fine? Any ideas?
• Ford escort 1990 1300cc - Changing rear brake cylinders 7 May 2011 (Forum)
  My rear brake cylinder was leaking.   How long does it take to change each of the rear brake cylinders  and do I need new rear brake shoes due to contamination ?
• Vauxhall Corsa - brakes and hand brake 30 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  There is loud scretching noise coming from the back of the car mostly on the drivers side. The hand brake is really hard to pull up? And there is leaking fluid from the back of the car from underneath?   Can someone give me some advice -
• Siezed Brakes. 10 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  The rear Brakes on the Bike aren't feeling very sharp. Is it possible for brakes to partially sieze in such a way that braking is only slightly worse? What should I use to clean the pistons? Is there anywhere else they bind?
• any - Braking systems 16 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Thoughts on this electronic braking control system from Brembo (looks good imo) The Biggest Change in Car Brakes in 40 Years - YouTube  
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  Noisy brakes after brake work 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I stripped down the brakes on the front of my Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 2004 reg to clean up and replace the sensor. Ever since this on the drivers side front...
• Ford Mondeo Estate - Hard brake pedal momentary loss of brakes 9 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  My car has an intermittant fault on the brakes. The brake pedal goes rock hard for about 1 second meaning no brakes. My mechanic changed the vacuum part ( don't know what it is ) but it has not stopped the problem, I took it back and he found a split pipe which he has fitted but the problem is still there, he has not got a clue as to what is causing it and I keep paying for his latest diagnosis....can anyone help as to what it is, it very scary when it happens.....
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  Can not driving a car enough cause brake pad and rotor issues? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My five year old Mercedes-Benz E550 has done 17,000 miles and has had the brake pads replaced and now the rotors. Apparently the reason for the rotor failure...
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  What's caused a brake failure in my 2001 Ford Mondeo? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2001 TDDI Ford Mondeo. Driving in very heavy rain, I approached traffic lights which changed to red and I hit the brakes. The car stopped as normal...
• leyland daf 45 - brakes failed mot help please 20 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  The lady who i bought it from has had the following done Replace brake pipe to load valve Free off load valve new rear adjusters,new shoes, new handbrake cables, set up brakes and handbrake and bleed brakes The handbrake when released takes approx 30 seconds to release when let off and front brake still has low effort just wondered if anyone has any suggestions they can give as to the possible cause I am very handy mechanically but have never worked on air brakes before.
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  Do brake lights come on when automatic cruise control slows down? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  When you set auto cruise control and it reads ahead to slow down do the brake lights come when slowing?
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  When we turn the lights on our car - the brake lights come on instead? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a Renault Clio Mk2 and has noticed a fault with his rear lights. When he turns his lights on, the brake lights are coming on instead and do...
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  Why are my Citroen Xsara's brake discs wearing faster than the pads? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso (1.6i petrol) and recently took it for its second service. The dealer has informed me that the brake discs are worn...